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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

7

Rumors Rampant About Rickey's Future Plans

News reports from New York outline strong speculation on Rickey, general manager of the Brooklyn Badgers, as he weighs options to buy the St Browns or acquire stock in the American club to become its general manager. Some think he may instead take GM duties in Pittsburgh with John Galbreath backing him.

New York Rickey Brooklyn Badgers St. Browns Lock Rolio Pittsburgh John Galbreath

Wake Forest 1950 Deacons Strengthened by Sophomores

Wake Forest under coach D C Walker rebuilt with sophomores and last year non lettermen. Through four games the 1950 Deacons show three wins and one tie, with Ed Kissell leading as quarterback and notable improvements in passing and running play.

Richmond Wake Forest Demon Deacons D.C. Walker Deacons Walker Ed Kissell Kissell Larry Spencer Guido Scarton

Pitt Steelers Have Top Passer Leads NFL in passing for second straight week

Pittsburgh's Joe Geri, a Georgia and Phoenixville product, tops the NFL in pass attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns with 44 attempts, 22 completions for 377 yards and 3 TDs. Harry Gilmer trails with 416 yards on 19 of 52. Norman Van Brocklin ranks third with 60 completions.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League NFL Joe Geri University of Georgia Phoenixville Geri Harry Gilmer Washington Gilmers Norman van Brocklin Los Angeles Rams

Scarbath Named Soph of the Week

Maryland quarterback Jack Scarbath repeats as Southern Conference soph of the week after scoring the clinching touchdown in a 25-14 win over Georgetown. Highlighted alongside are Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Duke players earning honors. Loss from livestock in transit nears 25 million dollars annually in the U S.

Deacon Wake Forest Walker Ken Bridges Jack Lewis Wood Beasley Bert Johnston Ernie Fitzgibbons Clyde Pickard Bill Finnance Bill Link Bob Gaono Terry Gwin Bob Jones Deacons North Carolina State Wolfpack Maryland Raleigh Elmer Costa Tom Tofauote Clemson South Carolina Billy Eanes Duke Blue Devils Richmond University Ralph Shoeraker V.M.I Virginia William and Mary Virginia Tech Allan N. C Jack Scarbath Associated Press Southern Scarbath Jim Tatum Terrapins Michigan State Georgetown North Carolina Larry Spencer Bud Wallace Chalmers Port Bill Keziah

Local Bowling League Edges For Three Way Tie

Orts Sof Spun and L and M Buses split a tight set as L M tops Lions Club. Romick opens with 152 for Orts as scores ripple through the night at the Monday league play.

Secasteopes Lions Club Buncutter Tire Co No. Va. Power Co O'Sullivan Plent American Legion Home Beneficial List Sarah Zane Fire Co O'Sullivan National Fruit John Romick the Clevenger Riley Loy Lester Elliott Irwin Hoke Lester Keller Orts Ralph Lamp Legionnaires Jess Kiracofe Willie Slonaker Kenny Lake Firefighters Shirley White Northern Virginia Harold Dawson Mason Home Beneficial Life Insurance

Army's Elmer Stout Named AP Lineman of the Week

Army lineman Elmer Stout, a 20 year old junior from South River New Jersey, starred as Army defended against Michigan last Saturday earning him AP lineman of the week honors. Stout led defensive pressure and was praised by coach Red Blaik for his calm alert play as Army remained unbeaten.

Ted Meier New York Michigan Elmer Stout Army Associated Press Ann Arbor Stout South River N. J Pol Red Blaik California Bill McColl Stanford Santa Clara

Virginia Prepares To Meet VMI Squad

Virginia readies for a homecoming clash with VMI led by Rufus Barkley Jimmy Lesane and Charlie Harding as pass defense and ground threats from Papit Stump and others shape the big game. Gov Battle attends Commonwealth Day amid hotel and prep notes from Virginia Virginia Tech and W&L activities.

Virginia VMI Squad Richmond Rufus Barkley Jimmy Lesane Charlie Harding Cavaliers Charlottesville Tom Nugent Nugent Cavalier Barkley Lesane Harding Art Guepe Johnny Papit Papit Washington and Lee Ted Joe Stump Governor Battle Steve Osisek Bobby Pate Billy King Norman Scott Chuck Dininger George Chumbley

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