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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
3
A recount of Princeton's 21 6 victory over Beckley highlights Sammy Sizemore's remarkable performance. He scored all three Princeton touchdowns and amassed 131 rushing yards, delivering a dominant display that eclipsed Beckley’s defense. The piece also notes upcoming WVU West Virginia University clashes and spreads a long list of game predictions.
Sammy Sizemore powered Princeton to a 21 6 victory over Beckley in a muddy Mercer County clash. Sizemore scored all three Princeton touchdowns and churned up yardage as the Tigers improved to 3 1. Beckley suffered a third straight loss as Sizemore repeatedly broke through Beckley tackles and generated the decisive scoring drives in front of about 2 000 fans despite miserable rain and mud.
Mt Hope ChiBois Highs Little Blues defeat Douglass High 13 to 7. Brown and Banks spark the winners with a 65 yard scamper and a four yard rush for the first score. Princeton defense jars Douglass late as Mickis fumbles and Beckley recovers, preserving the home win.
The Associated Press reports Notre Dame and Michigan as clear favorites to stretch their unbeaten runs in weekend college football action. Michigan aims for a 25th straight win versus Stanford while Notre Dame holds a strong 27-point edge over Washington at Seattle, with other top teams like Army Oklahoma and California also favored in varied matchups.
The Conservation Commission announced a bow and arrow deer season at Holly River State Park from October 17 to 29. Hunters may harvest one deer of either sex during this limited state park season. Regular deer season begins November 28. Squirrel, ruffed grouse and wild turkey seasons start October 15 with turkey ending November 5 and squirrels and grouse extending to November 19.
Princeton 21 Beckley Bramwell 6 Oceana 0 Victory 0 Weston 0 Lumberport 20 Thomas 7 Dulliis 13 Douglas 7 Lincoln 12 Conley Negro. Collegiate West Liberty 13 Calif Pa Twhrs.
In Philadelphia Ermina Ho netti 194 faces Hummy Collins in a six round outpoint win. In Rome Beppe Colasanti defeats Guillermo Mines to claim a lightweight bout. In Portland Hermie Freeman wins over Willie Beltram in a senior match.
Brooklyn leads with 9 wins and a .632 winning percentage. St Louis sits at 93 wins 36 losses and a .628. Remaining schedules show Brooklyn at home against Philadelphia, St Louis at home against Chicago, and Boston vs New York with limited away games. New York and Boston hold strong with several home and away pairings through the rest of the season.
West Virginia Tech and Fairmont State clash tonight in a key SIC game that could shape conference title chances. West Liberty beat California Pa and other shale teams play Thursday and Friday as Fairmont and Tech lean on top ball carriers Keener and Cooper while Fairmont’s line holds a weight edge.
Scholastic gridiron action opens with four games last night and a 19 game weekend docket. Key event is Shady Spring High hosting Stoco Indians, plus Mt Hope at Hinton and Mullens at Gray in County League play. Oak Hill faces Fayetteville at City Park. Beckley Junior High Eaglets meet Mt Hope Mustang Colts at Woodrow Wilson High. Heavy rain has disrupted several games but forecast looks brighter with Washington High London favored 26-0 over Bolling after a 7-7 tie.
Weekend schedule covers Mt Hope Jrs at BJHS Hinton at Mt Hope Mullens at Gary Trap Hill at Mark Twain Sophia at Man Meadow Bridge at Alderson Byrd Prillerman at Excelsior Frankford at Greenbank Glen Rogers at Burd Marlinton at Hilshoro Kingston at Madison Lewisburg at White Sulphur Lookout at Rainelle Rupert at Renick GMS Colonel at Richwood Ronceverte at Summersville Tondon at Stratton Sharples at Seth Logan at Montgomery Fayetteville at Oak Hill Marsh Fork Clear Fork Whitesville. Dedication Night features elaborate halftime ceremonies for Shady Stoco game Beaver field officially named Bartlett Stadium. W. K. Fugitt to officiate. Tigers and Indians clash in county league with 2-6 and 3-1 records respectively. Marc at Stoco. Trap Hill vs Mark Twain at Tams. Clear Fork and Marsh Fork at Whitesville. Sophia at Man.
Charleston reports West Virginia and Washington and Lee arriving for the annual Laidley Field game. WVU practices on field after behind locked gates. W and L hampered by rain. Generals may be without Henry Mastmann and Talbot Trammell. WVU seeks its 25th win in the series, last loss to W&L in 1939.
Lincoln Highs Wildcats beat Conley High Mullins with two second quarter touchdowns and a late score. Ed Hargo opened the march with a 20 yard TD run, Rennie Gore returned a kickoff interception for a TD, Crawford and Gore connected for another score. Lincoln earns the win in a tough game.
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