Grafton High Bearcats Edge Alumni in Opening Game
Scotty Hamilton led the Veterans with 11 points as the Alumni edged the Grafton Bearcats in Riverside drive field house 44 to 38. Leroy Swisher and Bill Graham led the varsity scoring while Ed O Connor struggled with scoring. The game featured former all state players and Buckhannon finalists aiding the Alumni, with Roosevelt-Wilson of Clarksburg slated next.
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Grafton High School
Riverside Drive
Rads
Grafton
Buckhannon
Scotty
Swisher
Hamilton
O'Conner
Ed O'Connor
John Lobis
O'Connor
Bolyard
Hamilton and Company
McKinney
Roosevelt-Wilson
Clarksburg
Bearcats
Bill Bolyard
Night sports rise in present year as editors note trends
New York sports editors tally shifts in year as night sports and professional football gain ground. They cite more attention to baseball and a strong box office year, with Fifty or so developments across football and other sports, including changes to farm systems and a leveling of regional dominance.
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Ise
Sioner Kenesaw M. Landis
Moran
Canfield
Jenkins
Hebb
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
In Chicago Joe Sutka knocked out Paul Pirrone in the fourth round. In Newark Henry Cooper outpointed Buddy Knox over ten rounds. In Pittsburgh Harry Bobo stopped Don Merritt in two rounds. Frankie Trova and Jackie Shakey drew in Baltimore in ten rounds. Games of Every Kind at Turners. 217-71.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joe Sutka
Wyandotte
Mich
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland
Newark
Henry Cooper
Brooklyn
Buddy Knox
Dayton
Pittsburgh
Harry Bobo
Don Merritt
Baltimore
Frankie Trova
New York
Jackie Shakey
Drew
Marshall Mines Nice Revenge In East Tour Wins
West Virginia teams split four games with out of state opponents. Marshall Big Green crushed Roanoke 53 26 in Salem Virginia. Morris Harvey beat Rio Grande 45 38 at Charleston. Davis Elkins lost to St Francis 47 43 in Brooklyn. Mt Union defeated Bethany 58 32 in Alliance. Marshall to meet Loyola Baltimore. Shepherd faces Rider in Trenton.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Marshall
Big Green
Roanoke
Salem
Virginia
Morris Harvey
Golden Eagles
North Carolina
Rio Grande
Charleston
Rob Starrett
Davis Elkins
St. Francis
Broklyn
N. C
Mt. Union
Bethany
Alliance
Loyola
Baltimore
Shepherd
Rider
Trenton
N. J
All-State Scholastic Football Team Named To Be Announced
Charleston reports the 1939 all-state scholastic football selection board met yesterday with Roy M. Hawley of West Virginia University as chairman. The team will be announced in newspapers on Sunday December 24.
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Charleston
Roy M. Hawley
West Virginia University
Snead praised as greatest driver by golf club members
In Miami after the $10,900 Miami open Sam Snead won the 72 hole event by 9 under par. Gene Sarazen and others debated his status as the longest hitter with Armour claiming Clarence Gambler once hit 320 yards. Cyril Walker recalled past wins as the group discussed Snead's 385 yard No 18 tee shot.
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Miami
Fla
Sam Snead
Gene Sarazen
Snead
Craig Wood
Jimmy Thomson
Gam
Cyril
Sarazen
East West all star game nets over half a million for charity
Chicago December 19 More than 500000 has been raised for crippled children by the East West all star football games in San Francisco over the past 14 years The Shriners started the event to benefit their crippled children’s hospital and it has become a prominent post season grid classic played on New Year’s Day Last year the game netted sixty dollars to the Ladies God Pocketbooks at Turners 217-7
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Bill Patterson
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Northwesten University
Kerr
San Francisco
Kings
Chicago
Shriners
Crippled Children's Hospital
Pacific Coast
Glass and Springs for All Cars at Vandergrift Garage
Vandergrift Garage of Grafton West Virginia offers a complete stock of safety glass for modern cars and a full line of springs for all vehicles. Located at 216 East Main Street, the business advertises ready availability and service. The notice notes a visitor staying in the area around December 13.
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Vandergrift
Main Street
Grafton
W. VA
STYDAHAR 10 PLAY IN BOWL
The New York Giants join Green Bay Packers in the second annual pro bowl game on January 7. Promoters announce an all star lineup with stars from the Bears Cardinals and Washington, though Baugh and Osmanski miss due to injuries.
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Los Angeles
New York Giants
Mel Hein
Green Bay Packers
Perry Schwartk
Brooklyn
Bill Smith
Chicago Cardinals
Joe Studahar
Chicago Bears
Bruiser Kinard
George Musso
Bears
Byron
Faked Fight Probe Grows Much Hotter
A Chicago investigation into a supposed fake boxing fight intensifies with multiple suspects named as involved in alleged deal talks at a hotel conference. Key figures include Nate Lewis and Jo Jacobs, while Major John L Griffith plans a February return after a October heart attack. University and college figures, along with Tennessee and Southern California links, appear in a broad sports and coaching overview.
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Charles Dunkley
Eddie Eric
Chicago
Harry Thomas
Max Meling
Tony Galento
Umds
Themis
Nate Lewis
Jo Jacobs
Manger
Schmelng
Gelento
Zuppke
John L Griffith
Griffith
Bob Zuppke
University of Illinois
Keatny Michigan
Arizona
Southern California
Tennessee
Trojans
Klinos
de Correvant
Jim Rike
Bob Foxx
Knoxville iTenn
Jackgram
Jacobs
Auburn
St Augustine Girls Open Basketball Season
St Augustine High School girls basketball opens their season this evening at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. The red team features Connie Limbers Mary K Cannon Bernadine Dorsey Mary Jo Bradford Marie Forcello Alice Reed Rita Hussion Ruth Lowther Charlotte Rose Letsinger Bonnie Ford and Mery Jo Manaer. The white team includes Josephine Lopez Jd Clair Wright Helen Smith Mary Jean Smith Peggy Smith Helen Hussion Betty Lou Sorge Doris Stevens Pauline Robinson Betty Cennon Jo Claire Lalley.
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St. Augustine High School
St. Augustine School
Connie Limbers
Mary K. Cannon
Bernadine Dorsey
Mary Jo Bradford
Marie Forcello
Alice Reed
Rita Hussion
Ruth Lowther
Charlotte Rose Letsinger
Bonnie Ford
Mery Jo Manear
Josephine Lopez
Jd Clair Wright
Helen Smith
Mary Jean Smith
Peggy Smith
Helen Hussion
Betty Lou Sorge
Doris Stevens
Pauline Robinson
Betty Cennon
Jo Claire Lalley
Lewis Denies Fake Charges In Boxing Inquiry
Chicago December reports Nate Lewis former Thomas manager calls claims of fake fights with Max Schmeling and Tony Galento untrue. He testified at the Illinois Athletic Commission hearing and will add to testimony at Thursday resumption. Thomas had alleged prearranged fights and affidavits had circulated.
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Chicago
Harry Thomas
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Nate Lewis
Thomas
Lewis
Illinois Athletic
Schmeling
New York
Galento
Philadelphia
Chicago Tribune
Joe Jacobs
Thomas Schmeling
Marines Plan Campaign To Secure 500 Recruits
A West Virginia recruiting drive aims to enlist 500 Marines. The campaign starts next month with 23 one day stops, including a visit to Grafton on Monday January 22. Clarksburg and Charleston recruiting posts cooperate in the effort.
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West Virginia
U.S. Marine Corps
Grafton
Clarksburg
Charleston
Census man Stanard resigns as Huntington census supervisor
Oscar L. Stanard of Huntington resigns as fourth district census supervisor citing conflict with his personal business. He sent his resignation to Representative Johnson of Virginia who had recommended him for the post.
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Huntington
Oscar L. Stanard
Doctor Ward Kidd Dies in Beckley After Illness
Dr Ward Kidd aged 59 died in Beckley following a three year illness. He was a practicing dentist for over 30 years in Raleigh and Wyoming counties. He served in the region and was renowned for his professional work and community involvement.
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Beckley
Ward Kidd
Raleigh
Wyoming
Former Grafton Man Nabbed For Non-Support
Odbert Flybarger, formerly of Grafton, was arrested in Elkins on a non support warrant served by Sheriff Herbert Evans. He posted bond before a local justice of the peace to guarantee appearance before Sheriff Hoye G. White, Sr. The complaining witness is his wife Elma Flybarger of Grafton.
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Herbert
Evans
Odbert Flybarger
Grafton
Elkins
Connie Mack names son Earlie to take over Athletics
Philadelphia December story profiles Connie Mack choosing his son Kane to succeed him as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. Mack, turning 77, signals plans to step aside only when ready and emphasizes building a winning team rather than chasing a pennant. He recalls health scares yet remains hopeful on the team’s future and his own role.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athens
John H
Philadelphia Athletics
Eale
Mack
Shibe Park
Critcal
Connie
Child Dies After Gas Heater Blaze in Charleston
In Charleston on December 19 a gas heater ignited the dress of 2 year old Janet Ruth Dixon causing fatal burns. Her mother Mrs Clifford Dixon was burned while trying to smother the flames last night.
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Charleston
Janet Ruth Dixon
Clifford Dixon
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