Beckley to Attend Mid-Atlantic Meeting for Baseball Franchise
Beckley Black Knight president Dr D D Daniel and star Eli Warris will represent Beckley at the Middle Atlantic League meeting in Wheeling this afternoon. Fans have pledged financial support to keep Beckley in fast-time baseball, with a public donor list to be released next week. League interests include Wheeling Clarksburg Johnstown Charleston and Beckley as stable members, with Altoona returning after a one year absence.
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D. D. Daniel
Beckley Black Knight Baseball Club
Eli Warris
Beckley
Wheeling
Beckley Moguls
Clarksburg
Johnstown
Charleston
Altoona
County Girls Tie In Thrilling Stonecol High Matchup
Colcord High girls and Stoco girls deadlocked 36 to 31 on Stonecol High's floor Friday night as both teams eyed league supremacy. The outcome reshapes standings with Steca Hoopsters closing in on third, while Colcord faced a potential tie for second by season’s end.
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Stonecol High Sehiol
Brilliant Girls
Colcord High School
Torcers
Sgirls
Raleigh County League
Stoco Girls
Stoco
Colcord
Marsh Fork Girls
Trap Hill
Neural
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Stace
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Steca
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Wildcats
Smith
I Stevens
Kinder
Vr Clark
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Rubin O Phelps
G O'Shinski
Fraley
Shafer
Bow
Stoca
Douglas
Hayworth
Gunter
Metcalfe Sets 60 Meter Indoor Word Record At AAU Meet
Madison Square Garden New York February 25 Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette surged from behind to defeat Eminett Toppine of New Orleans in world record 6.7 seconds for the 60 meter final at the National Indoor Senior AAU championships. Frank Wykoff of Southern California placed third.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Ralph — Metcalfe
Marquette University
Eminett Toppine
New Orleans
Frank Wykoff
Southern California
Red Sox Change Hands as Yawkey Buys Club
Boston February 2 1933 Associated Press reports Thomas A Yawkey a New York financier buys the Boston Red Sox from Bob Quinn who apologizes for past failings Quinn will serve as president with Eddie Collins as vice president and general manager Marty McManus remains manager heading to Sarasota training camp next week Quinn says Yankees had no financial stake and vows continued effort to restore the team to prominence
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Associated Pre
Boston
Boston Baseball
Boston Red Sox
Bob Quin
Thomas A. Yawkey
New York
Detroit Tigers
Yawkey
Quinn
Edward Trowbridge
Eddie” Collins
Athletics
Collins
Marty McManus
John ‘Shane” Collins
Sarasota
Fla
Red Sox
New York Yankees
Aston Publi
Duinn
Mullens beats Pineville in big rival win at home
Mullens Rebels shattered Pineville Minute Men by a record margin as Ruby led with 16 points and D Antoni 13. The opening 16-6 run set the tone, with Mullens extending the lead through the game and substitutions noted. The Rebels dominated rebounding and scoring in a season finale at home, with key fills from Vineville, Reid, and McCoy as Pineville struggled to close the gap.
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Mullens Rebels
Pineville
Mullens
Otters
Webels
Lus
Willy
Asialck
Rebels
Ruby
D'Antoni Will
Herd
Rose
Vineville
D'Antoni
Ir Cook J Reid
F Weaver
C S. Cook
Nooley
G Morgan
Price
G McCoy
Gosceee
Wiley
Pinevilles Hose
Philips
Nteferees Miller—plueftelu
Gary Junior High Wins Beckley Tournament Title
Gary Junior High team won the Beckley Junior High tournament held in Bluefield, defeating Fair View Junior High 58 to 23 in the final after a field of sixteen teams. Staley County and Beckley Juniors exited early with losses to Berwind and Wade of Bluefield, 24 to 12 and 18 to 8 respectively.
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Beckley
Bluefield
McDowell County
Fair View
Staleigh County
Berwind
Stocy
Wade
Blues
Glen White Independents Defeat Cirtsville for Eighth Win
The Glen White Independents beat the Cirtsville Independents 184 to 0 on their home floor to extend their streak to eight wins. Hollaway led Glen White with 19 points while Maynor added 8. Cirtsville top scorer was Maynor with 8. Substitutions listed and referees Strawn noted.
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Glen White Independents
Cirtsville Independents
Glen White
Hollaway
Maynor
Cirtsville
Girtsville
Barrett
Holloway
W. Maynor
Mullins
Spangharts Thomas
Williams Walthews
O. Maynor
Norton
Ginmeringa
Lass
Pars Ris
Bent
Strawn
Mountaineer Boxing Team Wins 6 1 Victory
West Virginia’s Mountaineers defeated Duquesne 6 to 1 in the intercollegiate boxing conference clash. Moore, captain of Duquesne, won in the 14 pound class, but the Mountaineers held the lead and a win over Temple next Wednesday would clinch the conference title.
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Associated Press
Mallrgantown
W. van
West Virginia
Husky Mountainseers
Duquesne
Moore
Jukes
Hamilton
Invaders
Temple
Mountaineers
Lexington Race Dates Set For April 22 and Latonia Dates
The Kentucky State Racing association fixed the Lexington track dates for April 22 and Latonia for June 21 to July 20 inclusive. The Lexington media date was moved up to capitalize on a lull in eastern racing. Churchill Downs in Louisville hosts April 20 to May 20.
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Associated Trees
Covington
Lexington
Latonia
Kentucky State Racing Association
Churchill Downs
Louisvile
Primo Carnera Sails for Italian Home
Primo Carnera, absolved of blame for the death of Ernie Schaaf after a bout in Madison Square Garden, sailed today for a vacation in Italy. He plans to visit his mother in a new home built in Venice and will return there.
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Primo Carenera
Ernie Sehaaf
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Italy
Carnera
Venice
Ale
College and high school basketball scores from various games
Pittsburgh 31 Navy 20 and several college games with mixed results including Indiana Chicago Northwestern Wisconsin West Virginia Davis Elkins Kentucky Florida Morris Marvey New River Penn State Carnegie Tech Michigan State Marquette Duke Washington and Lee Miami Cincinnati Minnesota Illinois Ohio State Iowa Princeton Cornell Michigan Purdue South Carolina North Carolina overtimes Fairmont Bethany Mountain College West Liberty and numerous high school scores from Beckley Mark Twain Oceana Sandyville Walton Oak Hill Gauley Bridge Ansted Ronceverte Moundsville Martins Ferry Linsly Bridgeport Warwood Follansbee and more district results.
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Miami
Cincinnati
Minnesota
Illinois
Ohio State
Iowa
Princeton
Cornell
Michigan
Purdue
South Carolina
North Carolina
Fairmont
Bethany
Mountain College
West Liberty
Beckley
Mark Twain
Stolesbury
Madison
Oceana
Sandyville
Walton
Oak Hill
Montgomery
Gauley Bridge
Ansted
Seth
Trap Hill
Charleston
Louis Charlesn
RaineHe
Ronceverte
Moundsville
New Martinsie
Wheeling
Benwood Union
Lucas Refuses Reds Offer and Holds Out
Nashville, Feb. 25. Charles Ned Lucas, ace of the Cincinnati pitching staff, will not sign while the club contends with a $2,000 salary cut. He cites a recent letter from President Sidney Weil claiming unfair treatment and notes his 28 complete games and sub three ER A last season after a $2,400 reduction. He will stay in Nashville rather than report to Tampa until the dispute is settled.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Charles
Ned) Lucas
Cincinnati
Sidney Weil
Lucas
Weil
Reds
Tampa
Fla
Oak Hill Juniors Win Championship at Fayette County Tournament
Oak Hill juniors captured the county title by defeating Layland 27 to 10 in the final at Oak Hill. The Oak Hill squad had earlier beaten Montgomery 40-23 in the opening round and Mt Hope 29-18 in the semifinals, with Layland noted in the championship effort.
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Fayette County
Oak Hill
Oak Wht Tunings
Layland
Pax
ML Hope
Montgomery
Searbro
Kingston
Gauley Bridge
Mt. Hope
Oak U
Charles Munson
Marsh Mork High School
Pitt Football Player In Serious Condition
Johnny Lieh of Warwood West Virginia, a Pitt football player, lies critically ill after a gall bladder operation and subsequent peritonitis. Doctors report delirium and fear for his life as his parents are at his bedside.
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Pitt
Pittsburgh
Johnny Lieh
Warwood
W. Va
University of Pittsburgh
Luch
St. Francis Mospifab
Faith
Lick
A. To Shaner
Training in April for June heavyweight title bout
The fighter will train through April in preparation for a scheduled heavy weight match with Jack Sharkey in June.
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Jack Sharkey
Jones Leads in Agua Caliente Tourney
Jones shoots 73 one over par at Agua Caliente golf course in Mexico to lead the motion picture tournament. He teams with George Marshall for Warner Brothers against Leo Diegel and Frank Craven. Marshall carded 82 while Craven and Diegel posted lower scores. The event marks Jones's first tournament since relinquishing amateur status after winning the British and American Open and amateur titles. The tourney continues tomorrow with Eddie Quillan posting the lowest score among actors in the first 18 holes.
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Associated Press
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Lobby Jones
Jones
Amalteur
George Marshall
Warner Brothers Stiving
Leo Diegel
Frank Craven
Marshall
Cravay
Diezel
Eddie Quillan
Mt View Juniors Defeat Collins Juniors 26 to 10
Mount View Juniors beat Collins Juniors on the Wind ing Gulf floor Friday night 26 to 10 after leading 12 to 4 at halftime. Webb and Tabor each scored eight to pace the winners. In a preliminary game, Mt View junior girls defeated Collins 28 to 3 for their 10th straight victory.
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Mt. View
Webb
Tabor
Mt View
Pos. Collins
Fr Patrick
Thompson Milam
Cubs Permitting Second Cell of Camp Under Cuyler Lead
Kiki Cuyler led the second Cubs squad westward for camp with news his ankle and knee are in excellent shape again. He said his injuries from last year are healed and, along with Babe Herman and Turvy, he believes they will boost the club this season. Joined by Jurges Parton Del Young Mike Kreevich and Paul McCarren, the group departed with optimism for the pennant chase.
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Associated Tress
Chicago
Kiki Cuyler
Cubs
Cust
Babe Hermim
Turvey
West Virginia Wrestlers Defeat Chicago 16 1
Morgantown West Virginia State wrestlers crushed the University of Chicago 16 to 1 in a varsity meet. Meide and Uedeava earned pins while Bern stein wrestled to a draw, producing all of Chicago points.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W.va
West Virginia
Grapplers
University of Chicago
Meide
Uedeava
Bernstein
al of Chicago
Ryder Team Selected for Year 33 Biannual Match
New York Feb 25 selections named nine American pros for the 1933 Ryder Cup with Walter Ingen as captain. Olin Dutra Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Densmore Shute Craig Wood Ed Dudley Lev Diesel Horton Smith join, plus a possible tenth if an American wins Chicago nationals in June. team sails June 14 from New York for practice ahead of matches June 26-27 at Southport against Great Britain.
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Walter Ingen
George Ki. Jacobus
Poga
Olin Dutra
Los Angeles
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Great Britain
Gene Sacazen
Densmore Shute
Cleveland
Craig Wood
Deal
N. WL
California
Ed Dudley
Augusti Gamaticns Golf Club
Lev Diesel
Agua Caliente
Horton Smith
Chicago
Jacobus
Sebring
Fla
P. G
England
Southport
Johnny Farrell
Columbus
Ohio
Wilfy Cox
Bill Burke
al Espinosa
Sylvia school PTA to stage play Tuesday evening
East Beckley West Virginia reports the Sylvia School Parents Teachers Association will present a play and additional entertainments at the school building on Tuesday night February 28. Admission is ten cents for all. proceeds fund last year’s expenses.
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Sylvia School
Association
Mrv
W. A. West
Net ‘Tie King
Kathleen Perkins
Holl
Fayette Vills
HL. W. Doolittle
Raleigh General Hospital
Margaret Lawcatehie
Logan
George Butdiss
Mead
Dohy Burdiss
James Burdiss
Denzel Palmer
Iftar Ghent
DP. A. Lovell
Charles Durham
Buddy
Thintington
Huntington Memorial Hospital
LT McDaniel
Roy Mall
Houis Clirksen
Charleston
Revo
T. Gayhart
Buena Vista
Virginia
WA. West
Drawings for Fayette county sectional tournament released
Drawings for the Fayette county sectional tournament set for Fayetteville next week were announced. Pax Wildcats face Ansted Highlanders in the opening game, with Mount Hope vs Lookout in the top bracket. Oak Till Red Devils meet Ganley Bridge in the bottom bracket, Fayetteville has a bye, and Montgomery may join Fayetteville if placed in their meet.
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Fayetteville
Pax Wildcats
Ansted Highlanders
Mount Hope Meeting Lookout
Oak Till Red Devils
Ganley Bridge
Montgomery
Fayette
Red Devils
Mount Hope
Lookout
South Carolina and Duke In Southern Conference Final
South Carolina beat North Carolina 34-42 in two OTs to reach the finals of the Southern Conference tournament in Raleigh. Duke defeated Washington and Lev 92-41 in the other semifinal and will face South Carolina on Monday night. North Carolina led by Wilmer Hines with 15 points, while crowd noise and a disputed call marred the late stages of the Carolina game.
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Associated Press
Auditorium
Raleigh
N.C
South Carolina
North Carolina
Duke
Washington
Lev
Carolina
Sheppard North Carolina
Jet Bennie Tompkins
Gamecock Guand
Wiluer Hines
Mount Tabor Preacher Draws Large West Virginia Crowd
Mount Tabor West Virginia reports Rev Lacy Basham preached Sunday morning and night to a large audience. Numerous locals and visitors attended services and several residents were noted visiting churches and social circles during the day.
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Eizabudt
Elizabeth Reed
Billie Reed
Res
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Frank Harper
Barney Ferris
Carl Phipps
Bluefield
James Godbey
Perkley
Joh Reed
Jama
Betty Joe
Pemberton
Sneyder Phipps
Thedford Stanley
Janes Brierly
Alfred Smith
Berkley
Joseph A. Boland
Lete Cook
Mariscoll
Richard Adkins
Familys
Eccles
Clarkson Phipps
Beckley
Paul Cate
Kirzpatrick
Dorsey Harper
Delphia Lively
Lanark
Edith Stanley
Locals Triumph as Beckley Flying Eagles Defeat Authors 34 to 18
Beckley Flying Eagles overwhelmed Mark Twain Authors 34 to 18 before a large home crowd. The win, the team’s tenth of the season, showcased balanced team play and fast, clean ball handling led by all nine players under Coach Van Meter, setting them up as strong favorites for the sectional tournament.
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Flying Eagles
Charleston
Bluefield
Mark Twain
van Metermen
Dope
Raleigh
Fas
van Meter
Tthe Ci
Anderson
Lilly
Calloway
Saunders
Will
Eagles
Miller
Sebo
Harless
Hall
Lestie Lilly
Slobodit
Karbonit
Steboda
Dishmee
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