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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1933

Page

3

Mustangs Defeat Beckley In Low-Scoring Varsity Showdown

Mount Hope High edged Beckley Flying Eagles 18 to 13 in Fayette County. Kessler and Thompson led Mount Hope with strong defense and timely baskets as Lilly and Harless provided late push for Beckley. Jayvee Beckley beat Mount Hope 33 to 29 in a separate preliminary game.

Jayvees Beckley Mount Hope Little Mustangs Beckley Cagers Ceserato Eagles Lacy Ferri Perty Varaily Berkley Webb F Blake Jacy C Norton Nickels Perry Huffman Bernath Mount Howe Romine

Big Reds of Parkersburg Rout Beckley Flying Eagles 47 to 32

Parkersburg’s Big Reds defeated Beckley 47 to 32 behind Leonard Barnum’s standout play and Jackson’s guarding. Beckley led early 7-1 before Parkersburg surged to a halftime lead and controlled the second half. Harless Lilly Miller and McQuade contributed on defense and offense.

Paul Steinbicker Big Reds Parkersburg Beckley Flying Eagles Leonard Barnum Spark Plug Jackson Vetcran Big Red Harless Lilly Miller McQuade Sayre Freed Fiae McGee Null Dixon Barnum Barker Ohne Golden Smith Il Cipolat Anderson Saunders Calloway Snuffer—Beckley

Colcord High Tops Milam In Low-Scoring Game

Colcord High defeated Milam 31 to 20 on Colcord floor behind a fast first half and 17 points from Simmons and Smith. Manning added seven as Colcord controlled the pace and defense. Garten starred for Milam. In a preliminary, Milam girls edged Colcord 26 to 25.

Red” Cook Milam Simmons Smith Manning Garten Milam Girls Colcord Girls

Pax Chalks Up Victory Over Nuttall District High

Pax remains undefeated in Midland Trail league with a 28 to 23 win over Nuttall District High on their floor. H Humphreys led Pax with 13 points, Lafferty anchored defense, while Boley starred for Nuttall. In the opener Pax girls beat Nuttall 23 to 10.

Pax Nuttall District High School H. Humphreys Lafferty Boley Nuttall Pax Girls Nuttall Girls McKinney Karvasky H. Humph Brown Reys B. Trumph Reys McAlister A. Lively Wiseman L. Lively Treadway Polson Amick T. Wiseman Munson

Corbett to Fight Fields in San Francisco Feb 22

Jack Kearns signed for a title bout between Jackie Fields welterweight champion and Young Corbett of Fresno. The 10 round match at San Francisco baseball park will occur February 22 after California athletic board approval. After $6,500 gate expenses, Fields earns $35,000 and Corbett splits the remaining gate 50 percent. Corbett currently holds a 10 round decision over Fields.

Franz Oakland Cal Jack Kearns Jackie Fields Young Corbett Fresno Calif San Francisco California State Athletic Board Fields Corbett California Field

Reserves Win At Montcoal

The Woodrow Wilson High School junior varsity lost 19 to 17 to Marsh Fork reserves on the Montcoal Y M C A floor. Dietz led with 10 points, E Dickens added 9, Webb had 9 for Beckley, and Marsh Fork faces Colcord and Trap Hill in county league games this week.

Woodrow Wilson High School Marsh Fork Montcoal Y.M. C. A Dietz E. Dickens Webb Beckley Colcord Montroal Trap Hill F Cesarato FE Webb M. Dickens CG Nichols Paltigrew Bragg Tallerico Walker J. Bradley Cantley Bradley Hullman Lacy Romine Ellison Cook Bailey

Princeton Wrestler Hurts Neck But Leads Tigers to Navy Win

Reginald Bassett of Princeton, injured his neck after a minute in the match with Navy's Kane. He continued to wrestle for nine more minutes, enabling Princeton to win 16 to 4 and secure their first victory over Navy in years.

Associated Press Annapolis Reginald Bassett Princeton University Naval Academy Bassitt Dover Del Tigers Navy Kane Bassett Hollobaugh

Collins High defeats Shady High 20 to 12 on Winding Gulf floor

Collins High beat Shady High 20 to 12 with C Hale and Hedrick scoring 6 and 8 points. Starting lineup lists Collins Wale Pugh Barlowe Elliott Hedrick Shoemaker Hale Martin Amato Terry. Substitutions include W Mc Graw Hedrick Maloney Thompson Hutchinson. Referee Wilson-Montcoal.

Collins High Shady High Winding Gulf School Shady C. Hale Hedrick Collins Shady Springs C. Wale F Pugh Barlowe F Elliott N. Hedrick Shoemaker J. Hale Martin Amato Terry I Collings W. McGraw P. Hedrick L. Maloney Thompson Hutchinson Wilson Montcoal

Raleigh County Basketball Tournament Set for Beckley

The eight Raleigh County high schools will compete in Beckley at Woodrow Wilson High on March 3 and 4. A blind draw will replace seeding, eight players plus a coach per team, and 12 free tickets per school. Tickets cost 1.00 for season and 0.50 for single sessions.

Raleigh County Beckley Woodrow Wilson High School W. R. Fugitt Mr. Fugitt Randolph Norton Shady High James L. Hornbeck Marsh Fork High Raleigh County High School League Pauley Stoco Mark Twain Trap ‘Hill Marsh Fork Colcord Collins Shady Fugitt Fay Harper C. J. McQuade Register

Trap Hill HI Wildcats triumph in fourth league win

Trap Hill High School beats Collins 31 to 19 at home to claim a fourth Raleigh County league victory. Keesee and Spencer lead with 24 points for Trap Hill while G Trail shines on defense. Collins’ Hale and Barlow contribute scoring, Amato adds defensive work and 3 points.

Trap Mill Wildcats Collins Trap Hill Grimm Keesee Spencer G. Trail C. Hale Barlow Amato Pos

Penn State Beats Washington and Jefferson 47 to 21

In State College Penn State overpowered Washington and Jefferson 47 to 21. McFarline scored 13 points for Penn State and President's forward Leiber added 12 as Penn State extended a three game win streak against the opponents.

Associated Press State College Washington and Jefferson Penn State McFarline Leiber President

Mark Twain Beats Stoco High 40 to 26 on Stotesbury Floor

Mark Twain Authors topple Stoco High 40 26 led by Hancock 16 and Sloboda 14. Stoco held a 5 3 first quarter edge before Mark Twain surged, 17 11 at halftime, then widening the margin through the second half. Clark led Stoco with 10. Gunter Oshinsky Lore and Placidi contributed on defense and offense.

Hancock Stoco High Stotesbury Sloboda Stoco Indians Clark L. Placidi Lore Mark Twain G. Placidi F Stephens F Clark Gunter L. Placidi

Trap Hill HS Holds Lead In Raleigh County League

Trap Hill High School basketball remains atop the Raleigh County league after two wins this week. Surveyor jads beat Marsh Fork to seize first, then Collins stopped by, while Collins dropped to third after losing to Trap Hill. Shady fell to 0 5 in league play as standings show Trap Hill at 4 1, Marsh Fork 3 1, Collins 2 3, Colcord 1 2, Sloco 1 4, Shady 0 3.

Trap ‘Hill Wildcats Raleigh County Surveyor Jads Marsh Fork Collins Shady Tigers L Pet Trap Hill

Wesleyan Football Sets Eleven Game 1933 Schedule

West Virginia Wesleyan announces an eleven game 1933 football schedule. Games include Duquesne in Pittsburgh and NYU in New York, with matches at Buckhannon against Geneva Davis and Elkins Bethany Glenville State and Marshall. Dayton WVU and others on the road.

Associated Press Buckhannon W. Va West Virginia Wesleyan College Duquesne Pittsburgh Geneva New York University New York Davis and Elkins Salem College Clarksburg George Washington Washington Bethany College University of Dayton Dayton West Virginia University Morgantown Glenville State Teachers’ College Marshall College Huntington Georgetown Army Bobeals

Stoco Girls Triumph at Marsh Fork in Raleigh County Play

The Siocon girls basketball team defeated Marsh Fork 23 to 18 on Marsh Fork floor, building a big first half lead as the home squad rallied for nine points in the final period. Robinson of Stoco beat Lamb of Marsh Fork 14 to 12 for scoring honors. Also noted is a 63 year marriage by Mr and Mrs John Schmidt of Hickey Tl.

Siocon Marsh Fork Robinson Stoco Lamb of

College Basketball Scores From Various Games

A compilation lists numerous college and high school basketball results. Notable scores include Texas 38 over Texas A M 31, Michigan 36 over Chicago 18, Georgia 39 over Florida 40, and Ohio State 32 defeating Cincinnati 28.

Temple Georgetown Furman Presbyterian North Carolina Wake Forest Lynchburg Elon Mississippi State Tulane Carson-Newman Emory and Henry Mercer Georgia Tech Waynesburg Bethany Pikeville Bluefield Swarthmore Lafayette Texas Texas A. & M Brigham Young Montana State Utah State Utah Ohio State Cincinnati Michigan Chicago South Dakota State North Dakota U Western Reserve Colgate Michigan State Olivet Georgia Florida Mlinois Northwestern Muskingum Oberlin Meiji University Japan St. Thomas University of Pennsylvania Navy Western Maryland Washing College Princeton Dartmouth Wesleyan Amherst

Parkersburg Wins Again in Southern West Virginia Play

Parkersburg High, led by Leonard Barnum, defeated Princeton 33 to 25 to cap a successful southern trip. Barnum totaled 14 points, with five in the final minutes as Parkersburg held off a late Princeton push. After the game, Barnum leaves Parkersburg for Pittsburg University.

Paul Steinbicker Parkersburg West Virginia Princeton Montgomery Beckley Mercer Countians Barnum and Company Leonard Barnum Barnum Pittsburg University Freed J Hoke I Whittaker Magee Bishop Barnum Jackson Kyle Barker Roney Miller Bluefield

Trapshooter Sets New World Record in Ohio Match

Vandalia Ohio January 21 A D Stauber of Los Angeles Calif set a new world's trapshooting season record by winning the high average line of North America in 1932 with a .9940 mark on 1000 targets. The official release came from the Amateur Trapshooting Association, which governs registered shooting in the United States Canada and the Panama Canal Zone.

Associated Press Vandalia Stauber Los Angeles Calif North America Amateur United States Canada Panama Canal Zone

Mullens Rebels roll to sixth straight win over Mark Twain

In front of a big Booster Night crowd Mullens defeated Mark Twain 44 to 31. Reid led Mullens with 21 points while Sleboda scored 16 for Mark Twain as Mullens led 22 to 15 at halftime and built the margin in the second half.

Mullens Rebels Mullens Reid A. Sleboda

Juniors Win Eighth Game On Beckley Floor

Beckley Juniors defeat Whitesville Junior High 37 to 12 on Beckley floor. Gresko 7 and Adomas 8 lead scoring. O Leary 3, Misco 3, Ballard 6. Whitesville 12 points all on free throws. Substitutes listed.

Beckley Whitesville Wiley Azzare Hawley McKinney Warden Warper McCartney Canterbury West Nichol

Final Charity Football Game Sets Stage in San Francisco

Final contest of the 1932-33 season features Harold Red Grange and Ernie Nevers in a charity game in San Francisco. Green Bay Packers vs Pacific Coast All-Stars with Grange as a Packers left half back and Nevers at fullback for the All-Stars. Packers enter as strong favorites after a full pro season, while coast players have had only two weeks of practice.

Associated Press San Francisco Harold Red" Grange Ernie Nevers Green Bay Packers Pacific Coast All-Stars Grange Packers Chicago Bears Nevers Stanford All- Stars

Colonel Robins To See Hoover In Coming Days

Colonel Raymond Robins a noted prohibition leader and social worker who vanished while en route to present to President Hoover is expected to meet the president soon with no definite date set. He was located in the North Carolina mountains in November after a lengthy search and reported memory loss.

Associated Press Washington Raymond Robins Hoover White House Colonel Robins New York White Hose Florida North Carolina

Athletics release catcher John Hoving to Toledo club

Philadelphia January 21 The Philadelphia Athletics announce the outright release of catcher John Hoving to the Toledo club of the International League. He joined the A s two seasons ago coming from the Boston Red Sox by waiver.

Heving Associated Press Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Today John Hoving Toronto A's Boston’Red Socks

Major League Salaries Rise As Clubs Sign Key Players

New York reports a surge in contract signings in the first week of the major league salary push. Stars like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Heinie Meine, Goose Goslin, Charlie Gehringer, Joe Vosmik, Lefty O’Doul, Glenn Wright, Bill Tekulsky, and the Waner brothers are already under contract or nearing terms. The Yankees and Giants move to stabilize rosters while others like the Pirates and Senators avoid heavy disputes. Carl Hubbell signs with the Giants after strong compatibility with last season’s success, and Merrit Hubbell may join the club for a Los Angeles tryout.

Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig George Earnshaw Ballyhoo Ruth Gehrig Babe Ed Barrow Washington Senators Pittsburgh Pirates Waners Larry French New York Giants Signi Carl Hubbell Hubbell Len Warneke Cubs Freddie Fitzsimmons Giants Merrit Hubbell Los Angeles

Glen Rogers Owls dominate Pineville in 42 23 win

Glen Rogers Owls improve to undefeated with a 42 to 23 victory over Pineville Minute Men on Glen Rogers floor. F Crews scores 20 points to lead the Owl attack while McNish adds solid defense and 10 points. Rose leads Pineville with 10 points.

Glen Rogers Owls Sé Twins Pineville Glen Rogers Owls F. Crews McNish Rose Barrett E. Crewes R. Cook Botney F. Cook H. Crewes OG Morgan G McGoy Flatt Ball Phillips McGoy Morgan Lewis

Boxing Team Opens Season With West Virginia Wesleyan

Morgantown West Virginia Jan 21 1933 West Virginia University boxing coach announces the Mountaineers will open their season next Wednesday night against West Virginia Wesleyan at home. The team will travel to Pittsburgh Saturday for the first conference meet of the 1933 season.

Associated Press Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Harry Stansbury Mountaineers West Virginia Wesleyan West Virginia Panther Pittsburgh

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