All-State Scholastic Football Selections Named
Huntington and Hinton share top honors as two players from each school earn first team spots. Reece Gorman of Huntington, Wade Pepper of Clarksburg, and Fred Pendleton of Welch headline the first team with other positions split among Wheeling Parkersburg Huntington and Clarksburg. The article lists second and third teams with numerous players from Beckley Parkersburg Wheeling and more.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Huntington
Hinton
Pony Express
Jackie Hunt
Buller
Wheeling
Reece Gorman
Wade Pepper
Clarksburg
Fred Pendleton
Welch
Harry A. Stansbury
West Virginia University
Golden
Parkersburg
Dutton
Weston
Franklin
Thompson
Lipscomb
Antoline
Elkins
Toothman
Clarksburg Victory
Hughes
Washington- Irving
Butler
Torma
William“son
Hunt
Hanson
Beckley
Ramsey
Northfork
Anderson
Mt Hope
Gorman
Moundsville
McNeely
Oak Hill
Fitchko
Gary
Ruby
Butts
Martinsburg
Thacker
East Bank
Montgomery
Keyser
Lassack
WVU Fans Hear Sun Bowl Action From Fairmont Station
West Virginia University fans unable to attend the Sun Bowl in El Paso can hear a close up play by play on WMMM Fairmont at 3 45 p m Eastern time. Van De Sauters will announce with two portable mikes along the sideline and a full reading for AP members statewide.
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Associated Press
West Virginia University
el Paso
WMMM
Fairmont
Murrell Poor
Texas Tech
van DeSauters
South West
WIMMN
Mountain State
Jane Greere Morgantown
West Virginia
College Offers Sports Course in Ashland
Ashland college students may count winter sports toward graduation. Prof. George H. Donges, director of physical education, proposes the program to curb accidents from hunting fishing skating skiing and hiking through formal training.
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Ashland, O
Ashland College
George H. Donges
Invitation to Hunters Draws Big Crowd in Woodsfield
John B. Mogue invites hunters to the Woodsfield area with a public notice reading Hunt all you please and when the bell rings, come to dinner. The appeal centers on both game and meals for the season, drawing attention in local newspapers.
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Woodsfield
John RB. Hogue
Mecca
John B. Mogue
Sports Figures of 1937 Banquet Headlines Exposed
A quiz lists 38 sport figures honored in 1937 headlines. From horse racing to boxing, golf to football, the items reflect champions, coaches, and record setters across major leagues and events.
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Milton Morris
Colorado
Joe Louis
Washington
Ranger and Endeavour I Are Yachts of the Year
Harold S. Vanderbilt skippered Ranger to an 18th defense of the America's Cup with four straight wins over Endeavour I. Ranger set elapsed-time and windward-course records off Newport Rhode Island, while Endeavour I endured a tow-line break and a dangerous Atlantic voyage back to Gosport England. Captain Ned Heard survived being washed overboard during a hurricane.
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Yankees
Ranger
Endeavour II
Brooklyn
Boston Bees
Giants
Washington
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Drew Middl
Associated Press
New York
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
T. O. M. Sopwith
Endeavor JI
Newport
Rainbow
Endeavour I
U. S
England
Atlantic
Viva II
Endeavour T
Gosport
Eng
J Sail
Ned Heard
Endeavourt
Snead Wins Miami Open With Record 267 and 2500 Prize
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia surged to a Miami Open victory posting a 267 tournament record 13 under par to win 2500. Horton Smith and Ralph Guldahl finished two strokes behind with 272 while Smith and Guldahl shared second place money of 350 each.
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Associated Press
Miami
Snead
Horton Smith
Chicago
Ralph Guldahl
Smith
Guldahl
Willie Klein
Miami Beach
Stanley Horne
Ottawa
Horne
West Virginia
California
Harry Cooper
Henry Picard
Sam
Doc Spears Endures Old-Fashioned Trickery in Modern Football
Doc Clarence W. Spears, 43, Toledo University athletic director, defends a traditional single wing style and argues for rule changes to open the offense. He cites past coaching stints at Dartmouth and West Virginia, and notes his team at Toledo has risen to Ohio football power. He criticizes overreliance on lateral passes and favors a quicker, smarter game with onside kicks and ball movement.
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Toledo University
Spears
Santa
Dartmouth
West Virginia
Minnesota
Oregon
Wisconsin
Toledo
Rockets
Ohio
George
Patsy) Clark
Kewanee
Devils to Play Pax Cage Game
OAK HILL The Incal Red Devils will face the Pax basketball team next Tuesday, December 28, according to coach Russ Parsons. Little is known of the Devils strength this year and Parsons has made no predictions, though several lettermen remain on the squad.
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Oak Hill
Red Devils
Pax
Russ Parsons
Devils
Parsons
Nurses Are Continued From Page Two
Names of several women are listed as guests and attendees in a social note. The section names OY Graybear and Mrs Sam Hoye among others, with additional guests Miss Velvia Kincaid and Miss Frances Hankins appearing in the record.
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Oy Graybear
Sam Hoye
Merle Evans
George Daniels
Misees Nell Dearing
Ruth
Mildred McDowell
Leota Foster
Ellen Quesenberry
Sarah Knight
Stella
Aldene Arrington
Sally Swoope
Roxana Marcum
Dorothy Toney
Harwood James
Velvia Kincaid
Frances Hankins
Japanese Apology and US Note on December 24
The Japanese government explains its conclusions from its investigation into the incident and references the US Navy court of inquiry findings. The United States hopes Japan’s steps will prevent further attacks or interference with American nationals, interests, or property in China. A psychologist notes pianists can perform up to 55 mental operations per minute in complex pieces.
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United States
Court of Inquiry
United States Navy
China
Canadian Welterweight Bland Beats Zivic in 10 Rounds
Tommy Bland of Canada outpointed Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh in a 10 round holiday bout. Zivic, once on oxygen after pneumonia, was knocked down in rounds one and three but returned to win four rounds before tiring. Bland carried two of three judges votes, a draw by the other. Other matches included Tommy Spiegal stopping Harry Krause and Emil Joseph defeating Carmen Notch.
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Britain
Fisth Hope
Welchman
Joe Louis
California
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Eathern
War Admiral
Old Westbury
Cleveland
Washington
Redskins
Chile
U. S
Don Budge
von Cramm
Lou
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Tommy Bland
Fritzie Zivic
Zivic
Bland
Tommy Spiegal
Uniontown
Harry Krause
Emil Joseph
Millvale
Carmen Notch
Big Jim Thompson
Buff Mellinger
McKeesport
Navy shipbuilding policy echoed in Washington
The article discusses how German and Italian naval policies influence U S thinking and suggests an impending expansion of naval construction in the United States as a continuation of the broader trend described on page one.
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Washington
Violence and arrests reported in local notes
Violent incident results in charges against Harvey Haggar 33 of Charleston and a juvenile. N S Gregory released on 14 cents bond for petty larceny. Virgil Adkins accused of maiming his father with a knife. Clyde Cook cited for firing firecrackers on city streets. James Walker held without bond on bad checks. Zerin Snow fined 25 dollars and costs for drunken driving by Justice Stewart.
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Harvey Haggar
Charleston
N.S. Gregory
Virgil Adkins
C. ©. Walker
Killarney
Clyde Cook
James Walker
Zerin Snow
F. H. Stewart
Clear Fork
Death ends tot s search for Santa in department store
Six year old Charles Cooper died in Pittsburgh when the department store elevator he rode during a Santa search crushed him against the shaft. Phyllis Crowe said he had gone toward Toyland as detectives noted the operator likely started the lift before the safety door closed.
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Pitsburgh
Charles Cooper
Santa Claus
Phyllis Crowe
Dennis Timpona
Eagles and Pirates to clash in new Collins gym opener
The Collins High School dedication for a modern gym at Winding Gulf is announced by Principal G Curtis Turner. The Pirates coached by Lester Ingram face the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles in the first regular county ping game starting at 8 45 after a 7 30 dedicatory ceremony led by D W Bryson. Admission is free for the program and fifty cents for the game. seating for 300 for games and 500 for stage events.
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Collins High School
Winding Gulf
G.curtis Turner
Pirates
Lester Ingram
Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles
Beckley
D. W. Bryson
Raleig County High Schools
Cecil Swim
Turner
Swim
Tdes
Eagles
Collins
Gradson
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