Grafton High Bearcats Edge Bridgeport In Slugfest
The Grafton Bearcats narrowly defeated Bridgeport Indians 35 to 32 in Riverside Drive gym. Dilmore led Grafton with 15 points, O Conner added 11, Graham 9, while Buckhannon looms next after their 44 to 4 win.
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Bridgeport
Graf- Ton
Riverside Drive
Bearcats
Soaing
Pat Hull
Here
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Grafton
Redmen
McKinney
Hullman
O'Conner
Dilmore
Inj Sebbing
Graham
Bill Graham
Ralph Bunner
Marion Bolyard
Leroy ‘Swisher
Charlie Bell
George Hamric
Buckhannon
Elkins High
Fiapinato Rying
Mountaineers favored in 36th WVU Tech basketball clash
Morgantown January 8 WVU faces Carnegie Tech in a heated 36th series meeting dating to 1915 with both sides at 17 wins. WVU hopes to regain the lead after Tech’s six game streak and recent midseason form led by Stark Tampane and freshmen Ruch Bark and Chepko with Brooks dominant at center. Tonight’s 8 o clock showdown follows a 7 o clock freshman tilt.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Carnegie Tech
Skibos
Mountaineers
Skiros
Tech
Jimmy Tampane
Duke Raese
Jimmy Ruch
Ruby Bark
Associated Press
New York
Fred Apostoli
Mountaineer
San Francisco
Melio
Homer Brooks
Beacon
Bethany
Marietta
Reese
Pro Football Head Sees Progress for 1940 Era
In a yearly forecast from Columbus on January 6 1940 the NFL plans to boost attendance above 1 500 000 for 55 games and aims to maintain its status as everybody s varsity The league expects possible franchise moves with Boston Cincinnati St Louis and Los Angeles among cities cited Attendance rose 12 3 percent to 1 312 611 in 1939 Giants set home crowd records with 233 301 across six games Several NFL records were broken in 1939 including most offensive records and several passing and scoring marks while a handful of field goal records were eclipsed or tied
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Colmbus
National Football League
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Los Angeles
New York Giants
Washington
Bears
Detroit
Boxing Results From Several Cities
In Minneapolis Johnny Hans defeating Crawford by knockout? over Crawford 183. In Cleveland Mike Gamiere outpointed Wesley Ramey. Pittsburgh fighter Hary Bobo stopped Al Hart. West Palm Beach Jimmy Shepard outpointed Hobo Williams. El Paso Billy Pryor drew with Paul Cortlyn.
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Cleveland
Mike Gamiere
Wesley Ramey
Grand Rapids
Mich
West Palm Beach
Fla
Jimmy Shepard
Springfield
Hobo Williams
Alexandria
EL Paso
Tex
Billy Pryor
Pueblo, Colo
Paul Cortlyn
Jersey City
N. J
Drew
Long Losing Streak Ends for Clearfield Hoops Team
Clearfield High ended the scholastic basketball longest losing streak in the region with a 25 to 12 victory over Curwensville this week, breaking 32 straight losses that began in February 1937.
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Clearfield
Clearfield High
Curwensville
Boxer Jim Lindsay in Critical Condition After Brain Surgery
Boxer Jim Lindsay, 25, slipped into unconsciousness in Pittsburgh today as his wife rushed from New York after relatives said his condition worsened 24 hours after removal of a brain blood clot. Lindsay had just suffered a hit to the temple during training with Billy Conn, reportedly causing a cerebral contusion.
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Pittsburgh
Jim Lindsay
Billy Conn
Lindsay
New York
Jim
Post Season Pro Game Set For Tomorrow At Gillmore
In Los Angeles on January 6 the Green Bay Packers meet the National League All-Stars in the second annual postseason professional grid clash at Gillmore Stadium. Virtually every star in the National Pro League is expected to play with Parker Hall Davey OBrien and Frank Filchock among the noted passers slated for action.
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Los Angeles
Green Bay Packers
Gillmore Stadium
Parker Hall
Davey O'Brien
Frank Filchoch
Local High School Basketball Scores Report
A sequence of scores from multiple games lists Grafton 35 over Bridgeport 32 W on 34 Morgantown 33 Philippi 49 over Jane Lew 28 Shinnaton 31 over East Fairmont and West Fairmont 49 to 31 Victory 31 Buckhannon 44 over Elkins 34 Terra Alta 35 over Newburg 28 Aurora 30 over Masontown 26 Arthurdale 20 over Tunnelton 17 Bruceton 40 over Fellowsville 27 Kingwood 27 over Rowlesburg 17 Kelly Miller 36 over Logan 18 Beverly 34 over St Augustine 20 Wheeling over West Liberty 19.
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Westside Fairmont
East Fairmont
Grafton
Bridgeport
Ewisher
O'Conner
Slack
P. Graham
Shaffer
Ae Enowey
Chiero
F. Dilmore
Lang
Fernandez
J. Dilmore
C Keister Fc
Ribas
Wentz
Green
W. 1
Philippi
Jane Lew
Shinnaton
West Fairmont
Victory
Buckhannon
Elkins
Terra Alta
Newburg
Aurora
Masontown
Arthurdale
Tunnelton
Bruceton
Fellowsville
Kingwood
Rowlesburg
Kelly Miller
Logan
Beverly
St. Augustine
Wheeling
West Liberty
Young Hurler Not Fretting Over 1940 Baseball
Freddie Hutchinson the 20 year old Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher speaks of his future with quiet confidence. Traded from Seattle for about 80000 in cash and players he faced intense pressure in 1939. He struggled in spring training, was sent to Toledo where he won nine games and lost nine, then returned to Detroit for a 3 6 record. He denies changes to his pitching style.
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Gail Fowler
Seattle
Wash
Freddie Hutchinson
Detroit Tiger
Tigers
Hutch
Detroit
Yankee
Yanks
Apostoli Back In Ring In Narrow MSG Decision
Fred Apostoli, heavier but still dangerous, returned to Madison Square Garden to defeat Melio Bettina in a bruising 12 round bout. The crowd of 7,707 booed the verdict, with one judge for Bettina, one for Apostoli, and AP had them even. Blood flowed from Bettina and both fighters wore crimson as fatigue set in.
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New York
Fred Aspostoli
San Francisco
Ceferino Garcia
Madison Square Garden
Melio Bettina
Beacon
Apostoli
Belvina
Associated Press
Bettina
Johnny McAvoy
Pass Rule Revisions Considered by InterSchool Body
Chicago Jan 6 Additional proposals to revise the high school football playing code were considered after adopting two alterations at the annual meeting of the National Interscholastic Rules committee. The group, spanning 26 states, discussed removing limits on re-entry and allowing a second forward pass on the same down if thrown from behind the line. Changes include allowing a receiver to complete a pass after it is touched by an eligible offensive player and clarifying end zone pass rules. Penalties for end zone plays remain tied to the original spot on the first three downs and always back on fourth down.
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Chicago
National Interschoolastic Rues Committee
Igame
Schmidt Gets Coast Offer
New York January 6 A sports blurb notes Francis Schmidt may take the Stanford job with Ohio State likely to pick Clark Shaughnessy of Chicago. L W St John Buckeye athletic director has long supported the Irishman. Rankings and rumors include Moran and Mack as Reds substitute first baseman prospects.
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New York
Francis Schmidt
Stanford
Ohio State
Clark Shaughnessy
Chicago
L. W. St. John
Buckeye
Rodney Ross
South High School
Columbus
Buddy Hassett
Tom Sweeney
Worcester
Mass
Miversing Gazette
Loyola
Baltimore
New Orleans
Moog
Nathan Moog
Augura
Dean Refuses Cubs Pay Cut Amid 1940 Contract Talks
Dallas reports Jerome Dean, star pitcher, says he will not sign a 1940 Cubs contract calling for a 50 percent salary reduction from $20,000. He concedes his 1939 work dipped but argues $10,000 cut is too steep and expects to rebound strongly next season.
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Dallas
Jerome
Disty
Dean
Chicago Cubs
Wesleyan Five Loses Opener in Early Season Slate
In a six game weekend program the Wesleyan five opened 1940 with a 73-55 loss to Waynesburg at Waynesboro. Mt. St Marys defeated Potomac State 63-37 in Emmitsburg. West Liberty fell 61-38 to Davis and Elkins. Concord beat King 48-24 at Athens. Glenville over Fairmont 61-40. New River beat Charleston School 44-40. Virginia teams offer a busy next slate including WVU facing Carnegie Tech. Marshall vs Salem. Wesleyan vs Washington and Jefferson. Davis Elkins vs Bethany. Potomac vs Loyola. Shepherd vs Wyomissing Poly.
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Associated Press
Mountain State College
West Virginia Wesleyan
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets
Waynesborg
Potomac State
Emmitsburg
Tech
West Virginia
Salem
Huntington
Wesleyan
Washington and Jefferson
Washington, Pa
West Liberty
California
United States Golf Association Elects Harold Pierce President
Harold W. Pierce of Boston elected U S G A president at annual meeting succeeding Archie Reid of New York. Pierce chaired the championship committee and served on the executive committee and as vice-president. Reid long headed the association. Open and women’s events dates and venues noted as part of the year’s schedule.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Harold W. Pierce
Boston
Archie M. Reid
Pierce
Reid
Set Reid
Erat
Jyne
Ronnies Cee Cluf
War
Ying Toudds
Amnabelir
Wianet Foss Galf
del Monte
Calif
Rackham
Detroit
Beverly Wins Easy Contest Against St Augustine's
Beverly defeated St Augustine's Catholic High School 34 to 20 on the Washington street floor. Hilbourn led Beverly with 20 points, matching the entire Grafton team's total. Prey had eight for Grafton, with Lalley and Turner scoring six each. Tonight Coach Joe Barlow plans to face Pruntytown Industrial School.
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St. Augustine's Catholic
Beverly
Washington Street
Hilbourn
Grafton
Prey
Lalley
Turner
Joe Barlow
Pruntytown
Industrial School
St. Augustinio
F. P. Pumner
Fond
Oy Malley
Cre
Cree
Gerkins
Janes
Hillbourn
Bennett Gere
Cover
Ben
Tasker
Wehrle Leads Los Angeles Open in Second Round
Wilford Wehrle, Wisconsin born amateur now based in Chicago, led the Los Angeles open after a three under par 67 in the second round at Los Angeles Country Club. A star-studded field included Marvin Ward and defending champion Jimmy Demaret, with several pros within striking distance and strong amateurs in the mix.
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Los Angeles
Wilford Wehrle
Chicago
Marvin
Bud) Ward
Spokane
Wash
Whirlin’ Wherle
Dutch Harrison
Jimmy Jilpes
Fiwo
Big Olin Dutra
al Krueger
Beloit
Wis
Pign Byron NI
Ralphoe
Ward
L. A
Jimmy Demaret
Seine
Paul Runyan
Horton Smith
Higpiner
N. Epee Oea
Former G-Man Selected Director of Conference
Los Angeles January 5. The Coast Conference of 10 colleges ended a four day session with no new operational order after exposing faults and enforcing integrity. Edwin N Atherton was appointed as an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation following a two year probe into the athletics setup. Violations involved on and off campus finances recruitment and improper use of scholarships and subsidies for athletes.
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Los Angeles
Coast
Sehder SP Ue
G-Mah
Edwin N. Atherton
Federal Bureau of In
Atherton
Jooregs
Bill Kern Undecided on Coaching Future
Pittsburgh report cites Bill Kern returning from the west coast saying he has not decided whether to stay at Carnegie Tech next season. He was linked with a coaching vacancy at West Virginia University or a professional end job, but Kern stated he has not made up his mind yet.
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Pittsburgh
West Coast
Bill Kern
Carnegie Tech
UNC Quarterback James Lalanne Suspended In Honor Case
UNC authorities suspend star quarterback James Lalanne after an irregularity under the honor system. Lalanne, a junior, will be barred from football practice and must seek readmission after the spring term.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
University of ‘North Carolina
James Lalanne
Lalanne
Economic policy and tax reform discussion in 1910s speech
A fragmented report discusses proposals on old age pensions housing and soil conservation and a goal of seven million dollars in revenue if prosperity returns. Taft comments question spending desires and a committee urges practical revision to government plans with shorter terms and fiscal restraint.
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Jadar
F.D.B
Taft
Congress
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