Joe Louis Plans Three Bouts for Title Shot Return
Joe Louis, 36, aims to win another heavyweight title by fighting Cesar Brion in Chicago on Nov 29, then Lee Oma in Detroit and Rocky Marciano in New York. A victory run could lead to a rematch with champion Buzzard Charles at Yankee Stadium while TV and radio deals tempt with large purses.
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Handley Blue Streaks Hampered by Injuries Ahead of Annual Game
Handley High School’s Blue Streaks face Harrisonburg with key injuries and uncertain starters. Jimmy Deter may return at right guard, Addison Bell doubtful after Clifton Forge injury. Several seniors, including W. C. Reilly Billy Dover and Howard Whitmore, are poised to graduate next June.
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Claude Warren
Claude Milam
Harrisonburg
James Wood High School
Jimmy Deter
Lee High-Harrisonburg
Winchester
Addison Bell
Clifton Forge
Handleyigh
Davy Gilmer
W. C. Reilly
Billy Dover
Husky Howard Whitmore
Wreck of German battleship Admiral Graf Tirpitz found
The sunken battleship lies in a Norwegian fjord near Hakoya island about 3 miles north of Tromso.
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Colonels Edge Buena Vista 20-13 In Friday Football
James Wood Colonels defeated Buena Vista 20-13 as Bobby Franklin scored twice and Bailey added a rushing TD. Hartless of Buena Vista answered with a 25 yard TD run, and Richards Dick connected with Bill Nicholson for a late score. James Wood travels to Clarke County High next week at Berryville.
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Bobby Franklin
James Buena Vista
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Bill Nicholson
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Winchester
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Clarke County High
Berryville
Legion Sponsors Auto Races At Winchester Airport Speedway
The Conrad Hoover American Legion Post No 21 sponsors a major Midget Auto Race at Winchester Airport Speedway on Sunday afternoon October 29. Six Offys and 25 Fords form the largest car field ever seen there with thousands expected. noted drivers include Doug Bailey Shorty Bowers Carl Anderson and Jimmy Reed. Tickets available from Legionaries and local merchants.
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Winchester
College football scores recap from yesterday
East Fordham 26 over Boston College 6. West Chester 39 over Lock Haven 21. St Bonaventure 25 over Boston University. Alabama 34 over Furman 6. George Washington 42 over Virginia Tech 7. Midwest Marquette 27 over Detroit 14. Southwes T Midwestern Tex 7 over North.
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Strasburg Falls 20 0 to Eagles in Berryville Clash
The Eagles defeat Strasburg 20 0 as Crim connects for a 63 yard score and Flynn catches a late touchdown. Clarke rushes 42 yards and passes for 196, while Feagans adds a 20 yard run and a safety. Eagles improve to 2-0 and prep to meet James Wood at Berryville next Friday.
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Illinois Routs UCLA 14 6 as Raklovits Runs Bold
Illinois defeated UCLA 14 to 6 in Los Angeles. Fullback Dick Raklovits charged 76 yards for a decisive touchdown after a 1 yard first down try. Tony Klimek scored on a pass and led defense. Fred Major Jr. threw the scoring toss.
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Walk-Over Racing Explained With Example Stakes
A walk over race occurs when all horses except one are withdrawn, leaving that single entrant to ride the distance for an automatic win. In the sample, Texas 1 Far West Illinois 14 and UCLA 6 show that results may vary, while Utah 14 Denver 14 appear as placeholder scores.
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Utah
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Washington and Lee Generals at Virginia Cavaliers clash
Washington and Lee visits Richmond to face the University of Virginia in a key gridiron showdown. The Generals, undefeated with three wins, rely on Gil Bocetti and Ray Leister as leaders, while Virginia counters with Johnny Papit and strong passing from LeSane and Barkley.
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Lee
Generals
University of Virginia Cavaliers
Big Blue
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George Barclay
Ray Leister
Dave Hedge
Bob Thomas
Talbott Trammell
Virginia
Cavaliers
Jimmy Lesane
Rufus Barkley
Steve Osisek
Johnny Papit
Vira
Panthers Fall in Hard-Fought League Match
Panthers and Eagles split the two games in a James Wood High School Girls League clash Tuesday. Betty Keller 113 Barbara Wolfe 107 led Panthers in game one 451 422. Mary Renner 191 Nancy Baker 189 Betty Keiter 108 paced Inds. Score totals show other inner-team results across multiple leagues and teams including Squirrels Rabbits and Cubs with varied victories and near upsets in the B League as Valley Service and Valley Fruit & Candy posted wins.
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James Wood
Betty Keller
Barbara Wolfe
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Mary Renner
Mary Hermanson
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Army Tangles with Michigan in N Y
Army and Michigan clash at Yankee Stadium as Notre Dame awaits Tulane after Purdue snapped their 39 game unbeaten string. The Army-Michigan game is billed as the nation’s top test with Army seeking to remain No. 1 and Michigan aiming to upset the Cadets. Notre Dame faces Tulane in Dallas with high hopes of rekindling a new streak after their loss.
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Local league bowling standings and scores
Dr. Pepper sponsored B League standings show Glaize and Bro leading with 18 wins and 5 losses, followed by Valley Service 19, Coca Cola 11.9, Snapp's Foundry 11.7, Columbia Baking Co 11.9, Va Woolen Co 10, Bell Clothes 10, Clearbrook Woolen 10, Elks Club, and Valley Fruit and Candy. Individual game and set tallies list Gilbert Lineburg 144, Dick Renner 140, Richard McIntyre 138. set leaders Richard McIntyre 363, Jim Fiddler 360, Dick Renner 355, Smith 355, Jack Billmyer. Team game leaders Snapp's Foundry 587, Glaize & Bro 576, Valley Fruit & Candy 557. Team set leaders Snapp's Foundry 16 58, Glaize & Bro 1633, Columbia Baking Co 1601.
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World Series money divided among players in 1949
The Yankees split World Series winnings among 32 full shares worth 5 737.95 each after winning the title. Philadelphia Phils shared 32 full shares worth 4 081.34 each, with others receiving partial shares. Baseball secretary Mullory called the total “a little on the low side,” while the Indians set a higher record at 6 772.05 per winner.
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New York Yankees
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Philadelphia Phils
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Phillies
Walter Mullory
Cleveland Indians
Oklahoma Faces Texas in Big Rivalry as Polls Stay Quiet
The week’s Associated Press poll sets Oklahoma at No. 3 to clash with No. 24 Texas in a key showdown while No. 2 Southern Methodist holds a 21 point edge over Oklahoma A and M. About 130000 fans expected at the Cotton Bowl for the doubleheader. other games lack major stakes.
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Sooners
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Barone Tops Beau In NY Ring Bout And Other Notes
Nick Barone from Syracuse defeats Jimmy Beau of Norwalk by ten count in a New York St Nicholas Arena bout. Rudy Castanon stops 125 1 2 pounds with an 8 count in Hollywood. The 1918 Philadelphia Phillies hit .247 as a team but secured the National League flag.
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Syracuse
Jimmy Beau
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Castanon
Mexico City
Garcia
Los Angeles
Philadelphia Phillies
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