Locals Beat Industrial School In Fast Parochial Gym Win
Jim Cockrell sparked St Augustine with 17 of his team’s points as the Saints held off West Virginia Industrial School 25 to 15 in a Parochial gym showdown. Duffy and Huston added key baskets in a second-half burst while Desist’s squad used substitutes to try and stem the tide.
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St. Augustine Fighting Irishy
West Virginia Industrial School
Core
Pruntytown Boye
Jim Cockrell
Saints
Cockrell
Button
Industrial School
Bill Zomar
Roward
McCoy
Buxton
Jim
Duffy
Huston
Joe Barlow
Otndéa Clengy
Dick Gerkins
Uke
Cacept
Desist
Gt. Augustine
F. Toton
Aeet
Whelan
Fender
Omhbal
F.G. F
Micha Doe
Adel Os
Evans
O'Conci
Seeded Players All Are In Running in Net Play
Nearly all seeded stars remain in contention as national junior and boys indoor tennis resumes to trim fields to 16 per division. William Winslow Jr. of Lawrenceville, seed 10, fell to Marvin Kantrowitz of New York 6 4 6 3 in the junior first round while Alan Fleming of East Orange seed five for the boys lost 6 3 6 7 6 1 to Henry C. Van Rensselaer of Kent School.
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New York
Willam Winslow, Jr
Lawrenceville
Marvin Kantrowitz
Alan Fleming
East Orange
N. J
Henry C. van Rensselaer
Kent School
Growth of Minor Leagues Predicted for 1937 38
Columbus Ohio December 27 Joe F Carr promotional head of organized baseball predicts the next two years will bring the greatest growth in the history of the minor leagues. There are 21 minors now and the aim is 60 in operation when 1938 starts. An eight league expansion is planned east of the Alleghenies with new circuits forming from Blue Ridge League territory and Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia. Carr said most new leagues will be ready for 1937 races though some may wait.
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Columbus
Joe F. Carr
Carr
Eduth
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
West Virginia
Tennessee
Red Wings Manager Demands Open Hockey Rethink
Detroit December 27 Jack Adams manager of the Detroit Red Wings complains visiting teams play too defensive in Detroit and refuse to give local fans action He critiques the New York Rangers as the only club that plays open hockey on the road and threatens to park the entire team in front of the goal to disrupt play if the problem continues.
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Detroit
Jack Adams
Detroit Red Wings
New “York Rangers
Ted Turner Aims for British Open Title Next Spring
Pinehurst North Carolina December reports Ted Turner of Pine Valley New Jersey pro who tied for second in the Miami Biltmore golf event plans to contend at the British Open next spring. He expects to face questions about his course and involvement with the Walker Cup and other affairs.
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N.C
Ted Turner
Pine Valley
Miami-Biltmore
Westin State Hospital staffing changes announced
Emmlet F. Miges of Bliefeld and Miss Alice F. Burdett of Point Pleasant took over duties at Weston State hospital effective January 1. They replace Leo Fleming of Morgantown and Miss Martenwy of Buckhannon in a realignment of staff as of December 21.
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Weston
W. Va
Emnlét F. Migés
Bliefeld
Alice F. Burdett
Point Pleasant
Weston State Hospital
Leo Fleming
Morgantown
Martenwy
Buckhannon
Braddocks Ten Face New Year with Cheerful Plans
In Woodcliffe New Jersey on December 27 three Braddock children predict their father, James J Braddock, will defeat Joe Louis in 1936. The family outlines 1936 hopes with James J Jr starting school and a birthday celebration for Howard. The Braddocks say they are financially secure and plan to save for an annuity while continuing to live in their modest Yonkers area apartment.
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Woodcliff
N. J
Braddocks
Joe Louis
Jim Braddock
Max Baer
James J. Jr
Howard
Louis
Braddock
Rosemary
Baer
May Braddock
Coury
Yankee Lake
N. Y
Jim
Stanford in Dandy Shape for Rose Bowl Game
Stanford head coach Claude Thornhill says the team is in top physical condition for the New Year’s Day clash with Southern Methodist in Pasadena. A week more of practice boosts conditioning and mental attitude, with light training ahead of tapering off after Sunday.
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Pasadena
Calif
Stanford
Southern Methodist
Claude
Tiny) Thornhill
Brookside Park
Columbia
Alabama
Tiny
Thornhill
Bev Iri
James (Monk
Serip
Slayer of hubby? Woman surrenders after fatal shooting
Mrs Collins walked to Deputy Sheriff Stanford White's home where she surrendered and told of the shooting. Funeral services for Collins, a fireman at the Red Jacket Coal Company mine, will be held today.
St Augustine's High Triumphs Over Industrial School 25–16
St Augustine's High defeated Industrial school 25 to 16 last night led by a fast start and strong team defense. The crowd was small but the game impressed, with coaches noting clean play and a snappy basketball style. Alumni games and barnstorming plans dominate the local schedule with Elkins, Davis-Elkins, and other squads featured in coming nights.
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St. Augustine’s High
Industrial School
Pruntytown Boys
Desist
Elkins
Oglethorpe University of Georgia
Davis- Elkins
Southerners
Salem College
Salem
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Seaboard
M Avoy Abandons Hunt For John Henry's Honors
New York December 27 British champions Jock McAvoy and light heavyweight contender John Henry Lewis had been slated for a world title bout. McAvoy sailed for England citing homesickness after two impressive wins, planning a speedy return.
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New York
Jock McAvoy
John Henry Lewis
Jack
England
Miner slain in Welch knife attack alledges slayer to be tried
Dec 27 mining town Welch reports Jack Hanson will be given shearing on charges of slaying Ed Miteslkt a 40 year old miner who died from knife wounds after an altercation at his home.
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Welch
Jack Hanson
Ed Miteslkt
Joe Wolcott Hunted Across Cities In Mystery
Associated Press report tracks former welterweight champion Joe Wolcott missing since September after leaving Philadelphia for Hollywood with his manager. At 62, Wolcott won the world title near the century’s turn. his daughter in Philadelphia is worried as missing persons bureaus search.
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Bob Cavvagnaro
Associated Press
New York
Joe Wolcott
Joe
Philadelphia
Motor
Hollywood
Mansfield
Walcott
Roy Decker
Chicago ‘Cubs
Woodley Abernathy
Baltimore Orioles
Phillies
Auburn
Madison Square Garden
Ruppert
Santa Claus
Babe Ruth
Bambind
Nick
Jake” Ruppert
Kink Richards
New York Pro Giants
Sammy Mandell
Billy Celebron
Rockford
Joe Humphreys
Willam Shakespeare
Notre Dame
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Northwestern
J. Fenimo
SMU Eleven Heads West for Rose Bowl Fight
Southern Methodist University football coach Matty Bell led the Mustangs aboard the Rose Bowl-bound train on December 27, predicting the team would be in the right frame of mind for the New Year’s Day matchup with Stanford. Bell tempered optimism about Stanford star Bones Hamilton and noted open running could decide the game, as he prepared his squad to counter Stanford’s power plays and Bones Hamilton’s blocking.
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Southern Methodist Mustangs
Matty Bell
Southern Methodist University
Stanford
Bell
Bobby Wilson
Bones” Hamiton
Hamilton
Truman Spath
Stat Mustang
Wrestling Results From Last Night
Ireland's Toronto Danno O'Mahoney defeated Lou Plum in South Bend Indiana via two straight falls. Kansas City's John Pesek tossed Jack Vincent in Ravenna Nebraska. Bull Martin defeated an opponent in Boston.
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Toronto
Danno O'Mahoney
Ireland
Lou Plumpee
South Bend
Ind
Kansas City
Kas
John Pesek
Ravenna
Al Krueger Tops Field In Pasadena Open
Pasadena Calif Dec 27 Crack golfers aimed at a sparkling low score 68 as first round play continued in the Pasadena 4000 open tournament Al Kruger Beloit Wis who spends part of his time pitching baseball and the rest smacking a golf ball hung up the mark three strokes below par George Schnetter Ogden Utah pro was one behind with Mangrum Pittsburgh Les Madison Hollywood and Henry Batista Pasadena amateur also in the mix
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Pasadena
Calif
al Kruger
Beloit
Wis
Brookside
George Schnetter
Ogden
Utah
Sub Mangrum
Pittsburgh
Les Madison
Hollywood
Henry Batista
State League Recognized by National Catholic Association
Morgantown December 27 recognition came for the West Virginia Parochial Inter Scholastic Athletic League by the National Catholic High School Athletic Association. Member schools St Peter’s Fairmont St Mary’s Clarksburg St Augustine’s Grafton St Francis Morgantown will affiliate. others may join after applying and meeting eligibility rules. Plans to hold a March state tournament to select a rep for Loyola Chicago hosted National tournament.
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Morgantown
West Virginia’ Parochial
National Catholic High School Athletic Association
Harry J. Schenck
Joep
St. Peter's
Fairmont
St. Mary's
Clarksburg
St. Augustine's of
Grafton
St. Francis of
National Association
United States
West Virginia Parochial Inter-Scholastic Athletic League
Schenck
Loyola University
Chicago
All-Negro Boxing Card At Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden hosts an all Negro boxing card headlined by Jimmy Johnston, with ten four round bouts and 40 rounds total. The card includes emergency fighters ready for knockouts and a proposed battle royal among winners was vetoed to avoid a long show.
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New York
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Grid officials discuss pay and penalties at holiday meetings
New York dispatch reports a dozen athletic groups convene for football talks. Key topics include pay for officials, spectator conduct, and rule-change suggestions channeled through written notes. National College Athletic Association expected to revisit subsidies and spectator behavior amid dues and sanctions debate.
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New York
Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football
Sportsmanship Brotherhood
National Collegieat Athletic Association
William R. Crowley
Eastern Officials Group
Actress Carmen in resumed hearings on Todd death
The article notes Carmen, a former actor and intimate of the comedienne, testifying as a witness in the resumed hearings. Miss Toddarty was seen with a man on Hollywood yard the night of Sunday, Dec. hours before her death from carbon monoxide poisoning. West and Pasquale DiCo, divorced husband of Miss Todd, were due before the jury.
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West
Jemen
Carmen
Comedienne
Toddarty
Hollywood Yard
Miss Todd
Pasquale Dico
Miss
Lane Resigns Managership and Plans New Shops
Former Fort Pitt manager B. L. Lane resigns to focus on a complete women and children's shop plan featuring wide width kiddie shoes and later men’s and boys’ footwear at popular prices. The Sentinel notes support from friends as Lane pursues future business ventures in Fairmont and Marion county.
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T. B. Lane
Lane
Ana My. Lane
Fort Pitt
Stor
Grafton
Sentinel
Green
Field
Fairmont
Marion
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