Junior Hi Tournament Opens in Beckley With 12 Teams
Beclley hosts a two day junior high basketball tournament bringing together 12 teams from four counties including Mt. Hope Pineville Mark Twain Pax Eccles Glen White Lester Wade and Ramsey. Opening game Mt. Hope vs Pineville at 1 30 p m with finals scheduled for 2 30 p m tomorrow. Beckie Junior Hi flormen mocked as favorites after two losses this season.
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Mt. Hope
Pineville
Helen
Killarney
Mark Twain
Pax
Eccles
Glen White Lester
Baseball buzz as Kelsey Jennings eyes winter season with Black Knights
In Beckley Kelsey Jennings, long time Black Knights’ top pitcher, hints at readiness to resume throwing as fan interest grows. Doc Daniel says MA race plans soon unfold with over a dozen manager applications pending, with a decision expected in a few days.
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Kelsey Jennings
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Kelsey
Black Knights
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Enduring Careers in Wrestling Defy Short Span
The piece notes wrestlers often face brutal action yet may sustain long careers. It highlights Zbysko around 50 top level after 30 years, Londos peaking after about ten years with years ahead, and comments on the resilience despite constant body-on-floor punishment and facial expressions as key factors shaping longevity in the sport.
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Londos
Dempsey Finds New Ring Life as Referee Draws Crowds
Former champion Jack Dempsey has banned reentry to boxing and thrives as a referee. He stays in shape by being in the ring for several appearances, drawing sellout crowds and earning more than many fighters he guides. The roving life keeps him energized and avoids the sport’s nervous strain.
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Jack
Eagles Face Final Two Games of 1931 Schedule
The Flying Eagles travel to Hinton to face the Bobcats tonight and finish the season at home against Mark Twain Authors tomorrow. Beckley seeks two victories to end 1931 on a high note, while Mark Twain eyes another win to claim two season wins over the Eagles. Both teams aim to boost confidence before next week's sectional tournament.
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Reemsnyder
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van Metermen
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Alway
Intra mural games close with mixed results
Northwest ern defeats Purdue 26 to 17 and Indiana trounces Michigan 24 to 10 in boys intra mural basketball. Virginia dominates California 30 to 4 and Kentucky defeats W and L 23 to 20 in the Little 6. Tanganyika territory linked by new Africa route to Britain’s London Cape Town service.
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Northwestern
Perdue
Indiana
Michigan
Virginia
California
Kentucky
Egypt
Tanganyika
Africa
British Air
London
Cape Lown
Higuins
Tolley
Robins
Meadows
Pi Pugh
Pugh
Bragg
Williams Thornton
Y Ricker
Basham
As Little
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Riddick
Bigas
Amato Roberts
Burkett
Light
Murray Davis
Shockleyv
Michael
Guard Wins Close Game at Beckley Armory
Beckley National Guard Co H edged Oak Hill Black Hawks 27 to 24 after leading 11 2 early, with Malone scoring 14 for Co H and Sawyer leading Oak Hill with 7. The Beckley girls beat Cirtsville 15 to 13 in a tense preliminary, rallying in the final period.
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Sawyer
Oak Hill
Malone
Sarratt
Sarrait
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Loftus
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R Sawyer
Garritt
Scozza Beats Shucco In 10 Round Bout In Boston
Associated Press reports Lou Scozza of Buffalo won a decision over Tony Shucco of Boston after a 10 round light heavyweight fight. No knockdowns occurred. Scozza weighed 172 pounds, Shucco 168 and one half.
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Associated Press
Boston
Lou Scozza
Buffalo
Tony Shucco
Lou
Shucco
Golf statistics reveal Colonel Rutherford’s extensive play
The Tampa Daily Times recounts Colonel Horace Rutherford of Temple Terrace Golf Club who has compiled 700 rounds at Temple Terrace, totaling 62,548 strokes and 22,897 putts. His best 18 holes see 24 putts, with 12 one putts and 6 two putts. He logged 3,409 pars and 261 birdies, averaging near 90, and noted 19 consecutive pars on the fourth hole and on the fifteenth.
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Tampa Daily Times
Sam Gunby
Bill Gunby
Horace Rutherford
Temple Terrace
Kid Boots
Rutherford
Kidd Boots
Sandy Ford Wins Again At Hialeah Park
Sandy Ford ridden by 118 pounds romps to the key west handicap at Hialeah Park in Miami, defeating Raccoon and Kil Weir as favorites miss. Young John scores a huge payout at nearby meets with Woodgam and Dr Parrish also lighting up the tote.
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Associated Press
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Willie Shea
Hialeah Park
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Kil Weir
Young John
Shea
Woodgam
Dr. Parrish
Oriental Park
Havana
F. C. Dunn
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L. Mascia
Ulverston
Fields Wins Judges Decision In 10 Round Bout
Jackie Fields former welterweight champion wins a 10 round decision against Jackie Brady of Syracuse before about six thousand fans in Syracuse New York. Fields dominates all but two rounds delivering a clear victory.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Jackie Fields
Jackie Brady
California
Hoyt Aiming For 20 Wins In 1931 Season
Waite Hoyt, acquired from the Yankees to the Detroit Tigers, hopes to win 20 games in the 1931 season. After a poor 1930, he began conditioning in mid winter and now leads teammates in readiness as he rounds into form in Sacramento.
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Associated Press
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Cal
Waite Hoyt
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Hoyt
Latzo wins ten round decision in Bethlehem bout
Pete Latvo of Scranton former welterweight champion defeated Sam Weiss of Allentown in a ten round decision in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Both fighters weighed 175 pounds and there were no knockdowns.
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Associated Press
Bethlehem
Pete Latvo
Scranton
Sam Weiss
Allentown
Petrolle To Battle Tut Sixth Time At Madison Square Garden
New York notes a sixth bout between Billy Petrolle and King Tut in a ten round match at Madison Square Garden. Tut leads 3-2 in prior encounters though their last St Paul clash ruined forecasts. Petrolle just halted Jimmy McLarnin, while Tut rose to prominence with a St Paul upset. Baby Joe Gans meets Bucky Lawless in a ten round welter semifinal.
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New York
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Petrole
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Bucky Lawless
Syracuse
Billy Light
Eddie Ran
O Farrell Starts Work Early By Mistake
San Antonio reports catcher Bob O Farrel of the New York Giants misjudged his start, thinking he was four days late while actually beginning work three days too soon. Manager John McGraw indicated they expected him next Monday. O Farrel lamented what a fine sap he turned out to be.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bob O’farrel
New York Giants
Bob
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O'Farrell
Bowling Green Wins Northwestern Ohio Conference Title
Defiance Ohio February 27 Bowling Green college clinched the Northwestern Ohio conference basketball championship with a victory, sealing top honors in the league.
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Associated Press
Defiance
Ohio
Bowling Green College
Narrow Victory Over Defiance Reveals Low-Scoring Match
A tense game concluded with a one point margin as Defiance fell 15 to 14 to their opponent last night. Key players included several unnamed scorers from both sides, with the outcome decided in the final moments of the low scoring affair.
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Defiance
Robins Practice Art of Running The Bases
Wilbert Robinson gave the Brooklyn Robins a lesson in base running in Clearwater Florida. The team has long had odd ideas about running bases and they frequently passed one another while on the paths. Robby aims to curb reckless behavior with brief, formal instruction.
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Clearwater
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Robby
College Scores Span Narrow Basketball Contests
Oberlin defeated Mount Union 23 to 42 while Drake fell 21 to 39 against Town State. Muhlenberg triumphed 35 to 33 over Gettysburg, Centenary lost 21 to 20 to Birmingham Southern, Appalachian State 33 over King 29, and Louisiana Normal 39 over Western Kentucky 34. University of Detroit 24 edged Dayton 22, Philippi 31 beat Bridgeport 17, Salem 27 defeated West Milford 16, and Cairo topped Pennsboro 32 to 31.
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Mount Union
Town State
Drake
Muhlenberg
Gettysburg
Centenary
Birmingham Southern
Appalachian State College
King College
Louisana Normal
Western Kentucky
University of Detroit
Dayton
Philippi
Bridgeport
Salem
West Milford
Pennsboro
Cairo
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