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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1933

Page

3

Princeton Quintet Defeats Beckley 29 to 20 in Key Showdown

Princeton’s balanced attack over Beckley’s erratic handling led to a 29-20 victory. Harless led Beckley with seven points as Princeton’s Whittaker duo, Kyle, Honey, and Bishop shared scoring duties and steady ball handling powered the win. A junior varsity win and a late Beckley overtime triumph followed the main game.

Beckley Princeton Flying Eagles Harless Lilly M. Whittaker Bishop Tolley Roney Saunders Beckley Cagers Cipolat Anderson Mercer Mountains Kyle van Meter Calloway Miller Whittaker Honey Beckley Jayvees Ay M. Whittaker Crumpecker L.whittake Hoke Cipolal Poling Concord

Mingo County Sectional Basketball Tournament Set

Matewan West Virginia February 11 The Mingo county sectional basketball tournament will be held here March 3 and 4 Participating teams include Charley Cho Challeoy Dingess Kermit Williamson Gilbert Lenore and Matewan

Associated Press Matewan W. Va Mingo County Chaliaroy Dingess Kermit, Williamson Gilbert Lenore

Open tennis tournament approved by USLTA in 1920s era

The United States Lawn Tennis association approved holding a national open championship this year with one dissenting voice. Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia earned the open championship, while Longwood Cricket Club in Boston was awarded the national men's and mixed doubles. The meeting also set rankings review and tightened amateur rules, naming Harry S. Knox as president and awarding the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills events.

Associated Press New York United States Lawn Tennis Association Holcombe Ward Eastern Association National Association Germantown] Cricket Club Philadelphia Longwood Cricket Club Boston Helen Wills Moody United States Sidney B. Wood, Jr Frank Shields Harrys. Knox Chicago West Side Forest Trills England

Beckley Collegians Run Sixth Straight Win Over Pas Alumni

The Beckley Collegians defeated the Pas Alumni 60 to 28 on the Armory floor, extending their winning streak to six. All regular Beckley players scored, led by Malone with 20 points, Brubeck 16, and Carter 12, while Mumphreys topped the losers with 13.

Beckley Collegians Pas Armory Pax Cagers Beckley Malone Pax Carter J Humphreys Lively S. Brubeck i Feazelle Lively Rappold Toney

Fayetteville to host Fayette county sectional tourney

The Fayetteville High School was selected to host the Fayette county sectional basketball tournament set for March 2 3 and 4. Teams listed include Fayetteville Pax Gauley Bridge Mount Hope Lookout Ansted and Oak Hill.

Oak Will W. Way Fayetteville High School Fayette County Teas Sre Fayetteville Pax Gauley Bridge Mount Tope Lookow Ansted Oak Hl

Many Games In Section Last Friday

Collings and Colcord high schools split two games on the Collins floor with Colcord girls winning 19 16 and Collins boys taking a tight 9 7 decision. Referee Norton officiated the double bill as fans saw a pair of close outcomes on Friday night.

Cagers of Collings Colcord Collins Collins Lassies Pas G Hale Smith Barlow Kinder N. Hedrick JC Gogus Amato Douglas Hedrick Fraley McGraw Norton Shady

Pax High Wins Three Games in Triple Header

Pax High school teams won three games on their floor Friday night. The Wildcats rallied to beat Trap Hill 21 to 19 in the main event, Pax girls overwhelmed Trap Hill 53 to 19, and Pax Juniors defeated Lester Juniors 20 to 13. B Humphreys stood out for Pax, with Herron guiding Trap Hill.

Pax High Sehool Wildcat Trap Hill High Cagers Pax Girls Trap Hill Girls Pax Juniors Lester Juniors Pax Surveyor Lads B. Humphreys Herron Trap Hill McKinney F Keesee H. Humphreys Spencer Evans C Ierron

Mount Hope Defeated by Charleston Mountain Lions

Charleston dominates Mount Hope 26 to 13 on the capital city floor after a scoreless first quarter by Mount Hope. Key players include Tyler and Kessler, with substitutions from both teams noted. refereeing by Calvert.

Mount Slope Charleston Mountain Lions Capital City Mustangs Charleston Fayette Mountain Lion Hudson Mount Hope Fet Tyler Kessler Mt. Hope Snyder F Kessler Gardner R Bailey CR. Anderson Sodaro G Thompson Stanton Filkoskey Riley Scott Camp Corey McClung Howard C. Warless Bryant Calvert East Bank

Mt. View Basketeers Earn Double Win Over Glen White

Mt View Junior High boys claim eighth straight victory on Glen White floor defeating Glen White 28 to 14 with Webb scoring 10 points. Girls win over Grant White 19 to 11. Next Tuesday Mt View hosts Lester Juniors on their home floor.

Basketeers Mt. View Junior High Glen White Mount View Boys Webb Mt. View Grant White Mt. View Hays Lester ME View

Lester Juniors Triumph Over Stove Juniors 43 to 15

On the Lester floor Lester Juniors defeated Stove Juniors 43 to 15. Overhay led the winners with 18 points while Walker paced Sloca with 8. In the same evening Lester Independents beat Nirly Vive 43-15.

Lester Juniors Stove Juniors Lester Overhay Walker Sloca Lester Independents Nirly Vive

College Basketball Scores From Various Games

A compilation of college and high school basketball results with numerous teams and scores across multiple venues. Notable college games include Ohio State over Army, Cornell over Penn, Vanderbilt over Florida, Dartmouth over Yale, Princeton over Slates, and Notre Dame dominating Dickinson. High school results feature Greenbrier Military and Parkersburg among others.

College Army Ohio State University Pennsylvania Cornell Williams Wesleyan Washington and Lee Maryland Minnesota Indiana Vanderbilt Florida Syracuse Rochester Wisconsin Iinois Johns Hopkins Washington College Michigan Michigan State West Virginia Duquesne Dartmouth Yale Texas Christian Texas Nebraska Oklahoma Purdue Iowa Georgia Tech Kentucky Carnegie Tech Western Reserve Lafayette Princeton Duke North Carolina Newberry South Carolina

Juniors Win at Mullens Defeat Mullens 29 to 19

Beckley Central School Juniors secured their 18th win of the season defeating Mullens Junior High on Mullens floor 29 to 19. Missing two regulars Adomas and Misco, Beckley relied on Wiley Gresko Ballard and J Ruby to lead. Mullens' Blankenship and Neal stood out for the home team.

Beckley Central School Mullens Adomas Misco Iinemen Eillie Rebels Beckley Wiley Gresko Ballard J. Ruby Blankenship F J. Ruby Azzarree F Neal Wing Ballardi Kindsley Lq'leary

West Virginia Ping Pong Tourney Opens Feb Twenty One

The first state ping pong tournament in Charleston West Virginia begins February 21 at the Unique Club. The event is open to all players with no entry fee and runs about two days. Marty Whittington leads a strong field as state champions compete for a perpetual trophy for three successive titles, plus yearly and runner up cups. Sponsors seek sanction from the American Ping Pong Association and expect broad future growth.

Charleston W.va West Virginia Unique Marty Whittington

Metcalfe Wins 70 Yard Dash in WV Indoor Games

Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette equalled the world record with a 7.0 second 70 yard dash. The West Virginia indoor meet featured top finishes from Michigan, Pitt, Michigan State, Geneva, and West Virginia in sprints, hurdles, relays, and field events held at the Field House.

Associated Press Storaonianit W. Va Ralph Metcalfe Marquette West Virginia Metcalfe Ward Michigan Woodford Egleston Pantland Evans Geneva Howell Hurd Michigan State Denver Warner Bailey Doyle Princeton Turner Lemon Wilson Chew Field House Schram Baer Marshall SCC Likens Ross McIntyre Vanvoorhis Spencer Kleinheisel Smith Cambrick Graham Allegheny Mountain A. Alu Heinz Cincinnati Dennison Eric Connelly Pittsburgh Erie Academy High Ames Carr Owens Wright Moundsville Charleston Pleasant Pitt McMunn Barnum Owen Bixler Coltreal West Oneacre Audin Sussano Uniontown Silcott Grafton Hird Iuehes Gardner Strong Vincents High Erie Bixier Pill Freshmen

Crippled Duquesne Team Beats West Va

Duquesne, hampered by injury, edged West Virginia Mountaineers 42 to 30 in Pittsburgh. Marty Reiter drew a controversial no foul call as the Dukes maintained the lead, with Brenner scoring 11 and Stydahar 10 as top performers.

Associated Press Pittsburgh I ‘Oh Duequesne West Virginia Mountaineers Dukes Marty Reiter McGeever Brenner Stydahar

Rebels triumph over Athens 42 to 23 on Mullens floor

Mullens Rebels outscored Athens 25 to 6 in the final period to pull away for a 42 23 win on Mullens floor. Ruby led Mullens with 16 points while Simms scored 10 for Athens and Via shone on defense. DAntoni and Dooley contributed strong efforts as Mullens and Mark Twain games push their total to 99 points over two nights.

Mullens Rebels Athens Cagers Mercer Countians Mullens Rebels Wooddellmen Ruby D'Antoni Dooley Athens Simms Dos Repass Reid

Mark Twain Takes Game From Stoco Team

The Mark Twain Authors beat Stoco 22 to 4 on the flot last night. The first period was 4-4, halftime 14-11, then Clark was fouled out after the third period started. Love led with 11 points, Sloboda had 6, while Clark O Shinski and Shafer each added seven for Stoco.

Rebels Mullens Rebels D'Antoni Reid Jigs Shoals Mullens Sloboda Mark Twain Jenetta G Placidi KF Hancock Ruby Dooley G L Price G Love Worley Lisogar Karbonit Adams Hoberts Irle Beckley Stoco Cage Tean Stoco Clark Love O'Shinski Shafer Pos Sloco F Clark Stephens C O'Shinski G Shafer G Ruben Mancock Gunter Hayworth Malone

Marsh Fork Defeats Pax In Raleigh County clash

Marsh Fork High boys and girls defeated Pax High in Midlands Trail League play. Marsh Fork boys won 25 to 15 with VY Webb scoring 10 and W Webb 9. Pax center B Humphreys stood out. Marsh Fork girls edged Pax 22 to 20 led by L Pettry scoring 20. Pax defenders, all around play by Humphreys, and Jarrells strong defense noted. Referee Grinun from Trap Hill officiated.

Marsh Fork High School Raleigh Pax High School Midlands Trail Legue Monteval Pax Marst Fork Girls VY. Webb W. Webb Jarrell Humphreys Pettry Marsh Fork Brantness Umphreys Acord McKinney IL Dickens Vamphreys Webb Uumphreys Darrell G Williams LafVerly A. Lively Grinun Trap Hill

Schaaf In Hospital After Fight With Carnera

Ernie Schaaf remains in Polyclinic hospital with left side paralysis from intracranial hemorrhage after last night’s 13th round knockout by Primo Carnera. Doctors report slight mental improvement but serious overall condition as investigations and critics debate if the bout was a setup or genuine contest.

Associated Press New York Ernie Schaaf Polyclinic Primo Carnera Ernie William V. Healy Cai Nera Jack Sharkey Sharkey Garnera Schaaf Healy Hal‘lelmn Wilson Phillip Goodhvart Miami Lucy Schaal Boxer Providence Garden Ring Carera Tyne John J. Phelan New York State Athletc Commission

Luke Sewell Signals Willingness to Sign with Senators

Former Cleveland catcher Luke Sewell indicates willingness to sign with the Washington Senators for this season after accepting the salary offered. Only Heine Manush remains unsigned among first-string players. several pitchers including Bob Burke and Moe Bors have not accepted terms.

Associated Washington Luke Sewell Washington Senators Sewell Heine Maneush Bob Burke Hoh Friederich Galeh Moe Bors

Bottomley Signs With Reds At More Salary

The Associated Press reports Jim Bottomley former St Louis Cardinal first baseman accepted a higher offer from the Cincinnati Reds. Reds increased their 1933 salary to 10000 dollars, up from 8000. Bottomley and his wife recently married, with friends noting his 18,000 dollar previous season earnings.

Associated Press Loais Pastttecaion Today Cincinnati Reds Jim Bottomley Bottomley Jim

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