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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1955
Page
7
Princeton eyes an upset at home against Beckley’s Flying Eagles after Beckley suffered a close defeat to Charleston last week. The Tigers hope Beckley underestimates them amid Princeton’s long losing streak and home-field edge.
Historical series results show Beckley winning 11 games to Princeton 8 with one tie. Beckley triumphs in 1924, 1929, 1940, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 and Princeton wins in 1926, 1928, 1941, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1949, 1950, plus a 6-6 tie in 1927.
Beckley eyes a 5th straight win in the long series as Woodrow Wilson’s 11-8 edge over Princeton stands after four straight Beckley victories. The 21st meeting Friday at 7:30 pm features a stronger Princeton team than last year’s 42–0 loss, with coach Brown relying on juniors and new sophomores.
Mount Hope prepares for a key local tilt as undefeated Hinton Bobcats face the once unbeaten Mustangs at 8 p.m. at Mount Hope. Bobcats boast wins over Montgomery Mullens and Lewisburg, led by Charles Shrader with standouts Wilbur Phillips Jerry Timberlake and Tommy Ferrell. Mustangs beat Nuttall Princeton and Montgomery but lost to Fayetteville, with Virgil Dillon returning at quarterback amid an injury disrupted start for Mount Hope.
George A. Barton former president of the National Boxing Assn and longtime watchdog on racketeering withdrew from the NBA investigating committee after two years of what he called a one man job. Barton 70, said he received no help from others and could not continue without cooperation. He offered to testify before any congressional inquiry and noted the committee’s work would continue under new leadership.
Concord and Tech meet in the Civitan Bowl at Woodrow Wilson Stadium on Saturday night to battle for a share of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference lead. A win secures at least a first place tie with the Rams. Tech holds 110.0 and Concord 100.0 averages, with both teams coming off league losses to non conference opponents. The game features a wide open, high scoring clash with a large crowd expected and elaborate halftime ceremonies planned including Queens from area high schools.
S C grid notes say West Virginia reserves outplayed the first string in scrimmage while preparing for Saturdays test against Wake Forest. Coach Art Lewis shifted Ron Klim to center with Barry Blake out. Virginia Tech scouts expect tough defense from W and M in Charlottesville against Virginia.
In Holyoke Willie Pep outpointed Henry Gault in a 129 pound bout while Tanny Campo bested Baby Moe Mario at 118 pounds in Stockton. A scheduled Irving Steen bout in Akron was cancelled.
Instructs a quarterback on play choices with options for slant, option, and deep passes. Emphasizes gaining five yards, completing a safe throw, and minimizing interceptions. Encourages quick yardage and decisive decision making under pressure.
West Virginia held a rugged scrimmage as the second team outpaced the first in snappiness. WVU aims to improve conditioning before Saturday’s Wake Forest game while coach Art Lewis reshuffles the lineup at center and notes captains Bruce Bosley and Bob Moss.
West Virginia University earned its first Southern Conference victory with a 46 to 7 win over the University of Richmond. This game marked the Mountaineers’ 1950 season as their opener in the conference.
ATLANTA. About 600 friends saluted Bob Jones at a stag dinner marking the 25th anniversary of his National Amateur win that completed a grand slam. Eisenhower sent a congratulatory letter. Jones, 53, retired in 1930 and later endured back problems.
Huntington coach Herb Rover contemplates a backfield change for Marshall's football clash with Morris Harvey in Charleston Saturday. He will keep the Big Green line unchanged. Hellyer and Freeman have alternated at left half and Don Adkins remains regular right half. Hellyer, a former Roger from Logan High School, returned to Marshall this fall after two years in the service. Freeman hails from Proctorville, Ohio.
Government Printing Office advertises a free actual Cabinet Report copy for readers. No charge, request by mailing to Room 711, 143 Liberty Street, New York.
Gene Fullmer a 23 year old from West Jordan Utah rides a 37 1 record with 19 knockouts into a nationally televised 10 round middleweight bout against Chicago contender Bobby Boyd 20 a 2 to 1 underdog Boyd holds 4 wins 6 losses 2 draws and faces a tough test as Fullmer has beaten Peter Muller Gil Turner Del Flanagan Al Andrews and Garth Panter with a lone loss to Turner avenged three months ago in Chicago tonight ABC carries the fight from Stadium.
The season highlights include Adkins posting the best individual rushing average for the squad as a sophomore in 1954. Adkins, a junior, played his high school ball at Stonewall Jackson.
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