Knight Team Starts Spring Practice At KR Park
Manager Frank Welch and 22 players begin spring training for the Black Knights at KR M I park with two daily sessions starting tomorrow. Harris Wisrock and Milner arrive to join efforts. Reese and Bassett released. new infielders Chiozza Jones signed. several pitchers including Bobo Upchurch and Hampton join the roster.
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Cardinals Obtain Rochester Outfielder Pepper
The St. Louis Cardinals announced they acquired Ray Pepper star outfielder of the Rochester club from the International League in exchange for Bob Parham. Pepper provides left field depth if Ripper Collins cannot play and replaces the holdout Chick Hafey. Pepper batted .356 last season, just behind Ike Boone.
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Basketball Schedule For 1933 Announced
Woodrow Wilson High School Flying Eagles basketball schedule for 1933 announced by Coach J. R. Van Meter. Fifteen games planned eight at home with three open dates.
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Logan
Woodrow Wilson High School
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Mark Twain
Princeton
Parkersburg
Bluefield
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Mullens
Charleston
Central Junior High honors basketball players and staff
Friday assembly at Central Junior High awarded letters to eleven ninth grade basketball players including Capt Willard Webb and Ross Romine along with Mary Scott and Calvin Burr for cheerleading and management. Eighth graders Bill Ballard Pat O Leary John Davies and George Rahall also earned future eligibility letters. Homeroom 4- emerged volleyball champions in a tight three day tourney defeating 9 1 15 2 13 15 and 15 14 to claim the banner.
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Willard Webb
Ross Romine
Barnard Walker
Gordon Grisinger
Americo Cesarato
Jack Ellison
Clyde Knighton
Bill Ballard
Pat O'Leary
John Davies
George Rahall
Mary Scott
Calvin Burr
Cards Open Season With 5 2 Win Over Browns in St Louis
St Louis Cardinals defeated the Browns 5 to 2 in the home opener of the intra city series. Frisell belted a sixth inning homer driving in two, and Collins also homered for the world champions. Rhein Carleton Wilson Mancuso Stewart Blaeholder Cooney Farrell pitched for St Louis and Cleveland.
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Phillies win city series on Deshong ninth
Philadelphia pitcher Jimmy Deshong worked out of a bases loaded tie in the ninth, forcing home Al Todd for a 3 to 2 comeback win over the Athletics. The Phillies claimed the final game as the M's won only one of five in the series.
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Stanford sprinter Eastman breaks 880 yard record
Stanford University star Hen Eastman set a world best in the 880 yard run in Stanford by clocking 191.38 but officials noted timing differed from English records. A.A.U. officials timed Eastman as the event drew national attention.
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Central Junior High Grid Team Opens Spring Practice
Junior grid candidates begin spring practice at 1 pm on Kanawha street school athletic field as Central High prepares for a 1932 season aiming for a tough schedule. Four letter men return as Irle rebuilds around Misco Fink Ballard and O Leary with roughly 35 prospects kept on the squad.
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Barnett
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Warden
Wiley
Underwood
Red” Underwood
Beckley
Stamford
McKinney
Ronceverte Guardsmen Basketball Champions
National Guard Company F won West Virginia guardsmen basketball title by defeating Morgantown HQ squad 28 to 22. F company from the 100th regiment led early and held the advantage, with Kramer scoring eight and Clifford six for F while E Lepera led the Headquarters team with seven and J Lepera had four.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Win Stanley Cup In 6 4 Victory
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the New York Rangers 6 to 4 to claim the Stanley Cup, securing a third straight win over New York.
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Town University Tops Western Conference Rifle Championship
The University of Town secured its fourth consecutive Western Conference rifle championship, extending a dominant streak with consistent team scores, led by standout shooters and strong steady performances across the season.
Giants Beat Tigers 7 to 2 In Exhibition Game
New York Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 7 to 2 as six of eight Giants hits came in the sixth and seventh innings. Fred Fitzsimmons pitched nine strong innings, allowing seven Tigers hits, while Bill Terry highlighted the offense with a three ribbie homer in the sixth.
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Eight amateur champions crowned in West Virginia tourney finals
Clarksburg hosts the first AAU sanctioned amateur boxing tournament in the state. Morgantown wins three titles while Clarksburg Fairmont Marion Bridge Charleston and Salem share the remaining five. Results include Kaiser over Duvall in the 12 pair, Bartolo forfeit at 118, and Kline of Fairmont stopping Feathers.
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Salem
Seotlie Tiffle
Detroit Acquires Harry Davis From Toronto League
The Detroit Tigers announced the purchase of first baseman Harry Davis from the Toronto International League club. Davis will report immediately and is expected to play in the opening game against Cleveland. Proceeds from the season finale hockey game at Alauis were donated to local players.
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Boston Braves edge Red Sox in season opener
Five Boston hurlers looked sharp as the Braves beat Boston Red Sox 2 to 1 in the unofficial season opener. Danny MacFayden, the Red Sox ace, allowed both Braves runs while Betts Frankhouse and Hargrave contributed at the plate. More than 4,000 fans braved drizzle for the start of the Boston Major League season.
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New Football Rules Scrimmage Tested at Two Colleges
On April 9 New York college football teams Columbia University and Manhattan College tested new rules before coaches officials and observers. Officials noted minimal disruption in play and demonstrated rule applications including dead ball timing massing restrictions and the new punt handling.
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Chick) Meehan
Walter Okeson
Eastern Intercollegiate Association
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Local Social News From Mabscott Area And Surroundings
Mabscott and nearby towns report visitors and family gatherings. Guests include J B Kirk and son James in Princeton hosted by Bert Strand, Mauris Richards family visiting Charleston, D R Sullivan visiting from Carleston, and Alma Davenport with Miss Margaret Rich in Princeton. The Medscott school PTA meets April 14 at 7:30 pm for a student program. Various residents assist or host events at Charleston, Princeton, and local homes. Panald Gwynn has mumps. many residents are hosting and attending social events.
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Bert Strand
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Medscott School
Ro A. Davenport
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Ian Billy
Panald Gwynn
Alma Davenport
Mernaret Rich
A. Tay Wink
HW. &. Mellon
W. Mfadely
Wardell
Kester Thompson
Thompson
George Daniels
W. M. Daniels
Opening Day Poised to Launch Major League Baseball
Major league baseball prepares for a gala opening with President Hoover throwing the first ball in Washington. Sixteen clubs begin play Tuesday amid parades and large crowds as teams overhaul rosters in hopes of closer pennant races and stronger fan appeal. The Cardinals, Athletics, Yankees, and Giants are favored by many, while Chicago Cubs and Washington seek challenges with new lineups.
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Club Player Out
Kansas City brief reports shortstop Wendy English suffered a broken finger and will miss games for about a month as Cub A reevaluates her fitness and lineup.
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Kansas City
Cuba
Wendy English
Felix Farris Seeks Penn Relays Relay Honors
Felix Farris, former Woodrow Wilson athlete now at Catholic University, prepares for the Penn Relays at Franklin Field on April 29 and 30. The two mile relay race spotlight follows his Meadowsbrook performance where Farris won the 1000 yard event in 22 22.4 with teammate Conner second.
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Woodrow Wilson
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
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College boxing crowns awarded in National event at Penn State
Night of dramatic bouts as 8 champions crowned by the National Collegiate Association. Temple's Pete D'Allesandro and Penn State's Al Lewis won by knockout, with Hill of Tulane and Wertheimer of Syracuse among new holders. New England's Theofher Wageman claims 175 pounds as 6 final bouts proceed.
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al Lewis
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Joe Remus
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Robert Goldstein
Virginia
Bob Taylor
Dennis Flynn
Loyola
New Orleans
Joe Moran
Dave Stoop
New England
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France to Send Team to Los Angeles Olympics
Paris April 9 The French Olympic committee announced that France would participate in the tenth Olympiad at Los Angeles next summer and send a team of 60 to 70 competitors. Tentative plans call for the team to sail July 4 on the LaFayette.
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French Olympic Committee Today
France
Los Angeles
California sprinter ties world record in 1 yard dash
UC sprinter Rob Kiesel clocked 9.4 seconds for the 1 yard dash in a meet with Southern California junior colleges, tying the world record. USC’s Frank Wykoff is reportedly challenging for a 9.4 second mark.
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University of California
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University of Southern California
Moose meet to admit new class at Moose Hall
The Beckley Lodge Loyal Order of Moose will hold a special session this afternoon at 2 30 in the Moose Hall on Neville Street to admit a new class. Members should attend and bring nine men for admission. Three Ohio State indoor teams fencing polo and swimming have unblemished dual meet records.
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Moose Hall
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Managers to Meet Friday In Beckley
A meeting of representatives of teams entered in the New River-Winding Coal Field league will be held in Beckley on Friday April 15 at 7 45 PM in the Beckley Newspapers Corporation office. Each manager must present a full list of eligible players and bring league by laws, forms to be signed, and details for the upcoming season. Training opens Monday as clubs begin preparations and Glen White plans a practice game on their home field today.
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Timpires
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Richmond
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Tamsy T. Tobin
J. Spiak
Lillybrook
Fireco
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Sprague
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G. Shultz
Dr. Bowles
Scarbro
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Hot Coal
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E. Pauley
Kingston
Tragne
Fridday
Center Line Rule Adopted by Joint Basketball Committee
New York April 9 a center line rule to end stall ing was adopted by the joint basketball committee. The panel also curbed blocking pivot defined blocking as any personal contact and ruled face guarding a foul. J F Boller Portland Ore named to officials committee F A Rowe Cleveland and Dr Walter E Meanwell Wisconsin to questions committee. Next meeting in New York April 9 and 10.
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New York
Joint Basketball Committee
J. F. Boller
Portland
Oreg
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Cleveland
Walter E. Meanwell
Western Amateur Golf Tournament Set for Rockford
The 33rd Western Amateur Golf Tournament will be held at Rockford Country Club from August 29 to September 3. The club was organized in 1900. Fourteen youngsters signed by Oakland Coast League teams have been sent to Bisbee in the Arizona Texas circuit for seasoning. In two years of college baseball, Charlie Griffin of Michigan has won 15 games and lost three.
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