AP Names Houston Harvard Guard Lineman of Week
In a weekly AP roundup Virgil Keaton recalls historic county league power Lillybrook Reds and a 31 to 5 game, noting an all time scoring mark. Beckley lineman J D Kidd earns top honor for dominating play against Charleston Mountain Lions.
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Mountaineers Face Gloom as WVU Seeks Turnaround
West Virginia University prepares for a tough Charleston game against Washington and Lee under new coach George Barclay and a revised system. The Mountaineers, still rebuilding after a loss to Ohio, face doubts about their aerial attack and punting strength while Washington and Lee, led by Barclay, looks for another upset in this 33rd meeting dating back 54 years.
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Harvard Lineman Houston Named Top Blocker of Year
Harvard lineman Howard Houston, 200 pounds, from Haverhill Massachusetts, named the top lineman of the Associated Press poll after a 90 percent tackle rate against Stanford. Georgia Tech guard Ewell Pope, Michigan State guard Ed Bagdon, and other notable players from Colorado A&M, Army, UCLA, Minnesota, and Texas Christian also received high praise.
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Texas Christian
Mustangs Face Hinton Friday in Mt Hope Bowling
Mt Hope Mustangs meet Hinton Bobcats after strong win over Fayetteville and Ansted. Coach Mandich lists key players returning from illness as they aim to improve, with Quality Lumber and Moose Club among top teams in standings. Highs: team series 2719 by Quality Lumber, individual Sam D Alessandro 825, team game 1004.
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Dempsey Protege To Stand Exam After Poor Show
Clarence Henry, protege of A. Abraham, and heavyweight hopefuls weigh in as Jack Dempsey's ally faces medical exam following a lackluster bout. The event at the Olympic featured Bivins and others in a full card with observers noting limited impact from the exchanges.
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Mt Hope Hinton grid clash draws large crowd
The lineups mix Liptrap Pearl Kizar Czixor Wood Ash ley and Collier Ash at center with Hinte Hin te at quarterback. Backfield features Henry Hin te Stone Dixon and Duran. Probable Hinton lineup lists Eads Gunoe Phipps Lilly Lilly Lurber Moore Jenkinson. Pollock leads backfield with Woods Carden Surbaugh. Beckley and Oak Itill play Thursday night. tickets on sale at Beverley Drug Mt Hope and at Hinton. Mt Hope and Hinton bands to perform at halftime.
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Statewide reporting of West Virginia wild turkey kills approved
The West Virginia Conservation Commission will switch to statewide reporting of wild turkey kills rather than by county. It cites under reporting in the eastern panhandle and reminds that state law requires reporting within 10 days. Penalties include fines from 20 to 100 dollars or jail time of 10 to 100 days.
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Grid Expert Tabs Northwestern Purdue Ilinois and Ohio State
W L Primes Passing Arm For Mounties Washington and Lee will air the attack against West Virginia after scouting reports. Gil Bocetti and end targets will anchor the aerial plan. West Virginia’s big line requires overhead gains.
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Ohio State
Major League baseball and tennis titles noted
A compilation of 1940s baseball leaders across the National and American Leagues highlights: Kiner leading RBIs for Pittsburgh, Robinson and Munitz sharing hits, Ennis and Robinson tied for doubles, Musial top triples, Roe strong catching, Spahn high strikeouts, Williams strong in both runs and RBIs, Mitchell excelling in hits and triples, Dillinger and Big Louis noted for steals, plus pitching and batting leaders. The record closes with four-time tennis champion Alice Marble winning the United States championship.
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Seth and Dorothy Clash in Playoff Opener
Seth and Dorothy meet tomorrow night in the Coal River Baseball League playoff opener as three games decide the title. Seth, first in regular play, faces Dorothy, second, with prospect of a Whitesville location for Game 2 and a possible Sunday rubber. Charlie Linkous leads Seth with a 17-1 record and may start in Game 1 while Rennie Salters and other local players prepare for a tense series.
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Tech Bears Open Season in Lopsided Win at Shepherd
West Virginia Tech coach Herb Roger expressed confidence despite a 71-23 season opener victory over Shepherd. Several players saw action, with plans to rest injuries and prepare for Friday’s road test against Fairmont. Tickets for the Fairmont game go on sale Wednesday in Montgomery.
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Ronald Gregory
Hugh Rosely
E. W. Kelly's
Henderson's Drug Store
City Softball League Ends 1919 Season at Banquet
The City Softball League closed its 1919 season with a Moose Club banquet attended by about 50 players officials umpires and guests. Awards went to John Scott of Beckley College as top hitter and Ray Pack of the Moose Club as top pitcher. Beckley College received the championship trophy with a runner up honor already announced. The league also donated 101.78 to Bill Justice to help cover costs of his bone grafting operation after a leg injury in the 1948 season opener.
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John Scott
Acckley College
Ray Pack
Beckley College
Bill ‘Justice
Harvey College Faces Davis and Elkins In Afternoon Tilt
The State College Conference game between Alorris Harvey College and Davis and Elkins shifts to Saturday afternoon in Elkins. Coach Red Brown announced the change. Morris Harvey officials in Charleston confirmed agreement.
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Red) Brown
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Broyles Injured In W and L Drill
Randall Broyles the Beckley West Virginia halfback will miss Washington and Lee University freshman football debut against Richmond College yearlings at 3 30 Friday after injuring his leg in a Monday practice. Colin Campbell of Birmingham Michigan is favored to replace him as Becktley star. Don Hodson will start at left half in the opener, with the squad in good spirits for the first contest. A later-season meeting with West Virginia University freshmen is set for Oct 22 in Beckley.
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Randall Broyles
Beckley
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Washington and Lee University
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Don Hodson
West Virginia
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Wheeling Downs Set To Close After 55 Day Meet
Track Auditor Henry B. Wessel Jr announced that Wheeling Downs will record a mutuel handle exceeding 10 million dollars by the end of the 55 day meeting this Saturday.
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Associated Press
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