Flying Eagles Fall to Bluefield in Overtime Style Loss
Bluefield High School Beavers led by Lucas toppled Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles 95 to 34 on the local floor. Beckley trailed early, rallied, but could not overcome the visitors as Lucas scored 17 for Bluefield and Harless led Beckley with 14.
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Bluefield High School
Lucas
Woodrow Wilson High School
Flying Eagles
Beckley
Turner
Oak Hill Red Devils
French
Bostic
Adkins
Austin
Charley Marless
Nee Jey
Eagles
Charles Harless
Harless
Bluefield
Neff
F Adkins
P. Harless
Fo. Jarrett
Cc Taylor
Worth
C. Harless
G Tencas
Neeley
Lace
Studebaker
Chipfield
Princeton
Beckley Triumphs 28-26 In Defensive Tight Match
Beckley edged Oak Hill 28 to 26 after a tight defensive battle. Otis Terry led Oak Hill with 11 points while Neff added six for Beckley, as Turner hit the decisive field goal in the closing seconds of regulation and Grablick shone on both ends.
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Beckley
Red Devils
Olis Yerry
Sam Turner
Eagle
van Metermen
Charley Harless
Otis Terry
Terry
Eagles
Mohler
Neff
Turner
Bostic
Fed Devils
John Grablick
Grablick
Ned Devils
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F Rippetoe
Bastic
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Deaviese
C. Harless
R. Frantz
Tansky
Duncan
Oak
Embieton
Charleston
Charity Gridiron Clash in San Francisco Sponsored Event
Knights of Columbus host a charity football game in San Francisco with Frank Garsden leading a Notre Dame Santa Clara West Point Purdue UC St Marys all star squad against pro team captain Ernie Nevers. The 1931 Big Six basketball race opened with three top teams losing to the Witce.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus
Frank Garsden
Notre Dame
Santa Clara
West Point
Purdue
University of California
St. Mary’s College
Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Witce
Mountaineers Defeat Tech In Lively Morgantown Boxing Meet
West Virginia University boxers edged Carnegie Tech in Morgantown as Hawkins in the 175 pound class secured a technical knockout over Croissant. WVU won several bouts by technical knockout or forfeit, while Carnegie Tech took the 144 pound decision and 115 pound forfeit.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W. Wa
West Virginia University
Carnegie Tech
Leonard Hawkins
Croissant
Carnegie
Hawkins
Simindinger
West Virginia
Morrison
Mountaineers
Bob Latham
Wertz
Fisher
Atlas
Neely
Hellegarf
Carr
Hamilton
Burke
Latham
Wilson
Mount Hope Falls to Montgomery in Close Basketball Tilt
Mount Hope High School lost to Montgomery High School 28 to 27 in a tight game. Four sophomore Mustang players helped keep Montgomery’s seasoned lineup within reach as the visitors pulled away in the final period and the Mount Hope defense battled hard. Allen led with 12 points on a late free throw. Smith scored five field goals. Referees: Irle and Fugitt Beckley.
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Montgomery High School
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Mustangs
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Allen
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Irle
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Beckley
Hack Wilson Traded to Brooklyn Robins from Cardinals
Hack Wilson, former Cubs star with 59 home runs in 1930, is traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Brooklyn Robins for cash and Bob Parham. Brooklyn business manager Dave Driscoll confirmed the deal at Norfolk during the Eastern League meeting. Wilson voiced no contract objections and said he is in good shape while awaiting terms.
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Associated Press
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Brooklyn Robins
Hack Wilson
St. Louis Cardinals
Dave Driscoll
Brooklyn
Wilson
Robins
Bob Parham
Hartford
Conn
Driscol
Cardinals
Frederick
Parham
Georgia Tech
Chicago Cubs
Burleigh J. Grimes
Portsmouth
Martinsburg
W. Va
Zack Wilson
St. Louis
Hack
Bluefield Beats Pineville in Scrappy 31 25 Victory
Bluefield Beavers edged Pineville 31 25 on the road in a hard fought game. Adkins led Bluefield with 9 points as Jarrett and Lucas added nine and three respectively. Pineville was ahead at halftime but Bluefield surged late to seal the win.
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Pineville
Beaver
Beavers
Morgan
Bluefield
Adkins
F Gunter
Jarrett
R. Cook
Taylor C
Green Worth
Cank
Lucas
G Bailey
Studebaker
Purdue
Lisk
Gatt
Three Giants Holdouts Trimmed After Jackson Contract
New York reports that only three Giants regulars remain holdouts after Travis Jackson signed. Jackson sent a note stating complete satisfaction with his 1032 salary.
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Associated Press
New York
Giants
Travis Jackson
Beckley Junior High defeats Ramsey 38 to 21 in Bluefield
Beckley led 15 the first quarter and 19 14 at halftime then pulled away 30 19 after three quarters. Cesarato led Beckley with 9 points while Walker and Knighton added 8 and 6 respectively. Ramsey was paced by R Bailey with 10 points and Buzzo with 4 points. Tomorrow Beckley travels to Mark Twain at Stotesbury for a doubleheader.
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Ramsey
Bluefield
Johb
Itlemen
Stotesbury
Eam
Mark Twain Junior High
Buzzo
Knighton
Workman
Walker
M. Bailey
Adamos
Ballard
Romine
Rahail
Jackson
George, Beckley
Princeton Hi Debates Here Beckley Hosts Night Program
Beckley high schools host a dual debate on February 11 with Woodrow Wilson and Princeton High, marking Beckley’s first night event in years. The topic will be compulsory unemployment insurance with Beckley negative here and Princeton affirmative there, at 7:30 P.M. Two more debates against Trap Hill District High at Sturrier are planned the following week, date to be announced.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Princeton High School
Beckley
D. W. Bryson
Beckley School
Princeton
Trap Hill District
Sturrveyor
Pepper Martin Re-Signs with Cardinals in 1932
St Louis January 23 Pepper Martin known as the Wild Horse of the Osage signed for the coming year with the Cardinals in Branch Rickeys office. The exact amount was not disclosed but expected to be near double last year’s 4000. Martin praised Rickey and voiced pride in remaining the same player despite his success. He earned over 11000 from appearances and endorsements plus a 500 bonus and 4484 World Series share. His 1931 income topped 20000 with investments in Oklahoma City real estate.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Martin
Rickey
Sports Edioirs
Pepper
John Martin
United States
Cardinals
Oklahoma City
Mountaineers Triumph Over Army In Collegiate Wrestling Meet
West Virginia University defeated Army 18 to 0 in West Point with six wins in nine weights. Gadet McCrary edged Macklin at 135 pounds, a Cornell import, in a 3:50 time advantage. Other WVU winners included 118 Sharpeck, 126 Fletcher, 435 McCrary, 145 Ward, 143 Schwarzwalder, 163 Johnston, and 435 Pressell. Unlimited class saw Schweitzer prevail for WVU in 6:27.
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Mountaineers
Gadet McCrary
Macklin
Army
McCary
Cornell
Sharpeck
West Virginia
Nowning
Fletcher
Monin
McCrary
Ward
Speiser
Schwarzzwalder
Thompson
Johnston
DeGavre
Pressell
Devine
Schweitzer
Spengler
Eccles Juniors Win Fifteenth Victory at Helen
The Fecles Junior High School basketball team won their 15th game of the season, beating Helen Juniors on Helen floor last night by 31 to 21. Herron led scoring with 18 points for the winners, while Marlin topped Helen with 12 points. Bays starred on defense for Fecles and Gray had steals for the losers.
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Fecles
Helen
Feeles
Herron
College Basketball Scores Across Regions Include Close Contests
A wide rundown lists college and high school basketball results with numerous institutions like Illinois Chicago, Ohio State, Duke, Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Missouri, and Washington and Lee posting varied margins. Several games extend into overtime and denoted scores reflect regional play and prep school results.
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Depaul University
Cat University
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
University of Maryland
Johns Hopkins
Texas Tech
Texas Chii \University
Bethel
Kansas Wesleyan
College of Emporia
Emporia
West Virginia Wesleyan
Salem
Drake
Grinnell
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Washington and Lee
Ginia Tech
Rice
Texas
Baylor University
Texe and
Missouri
Creighton
Georgetown College
Louisville
Mullens High dominates Trap Hill in 152-34 rout
Mullens High crushes Trap Hill 152 to 34 on Mullens home floor. Pantoni leads Rebels with 26 points while Dooley adds 13 and Spencer 10. Mullens sinks 14 of 19 free throws to edge Trap Hill 12 of 26. Referee Golt officiated. game notes include lineups and scoring details. Louisiana State University to play a non-conference schedule next fall for first time in years.
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Mullens High School
Trap Hill
Pantoni
Dooley
Dooley Hill
Spencer
Keesee
Mullens
Dantoni
Nooley
Kesec
Lilly
C Shumate
Reid
G Canaday
Lucas
Griffith
Golt
Bluefield
Louisiana State University
Sharkey and Schmeling Set for June 16 Title Fight
Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey are slated for a June 16 heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. The match follows Schmeling’s captivity of the crown since 1930 with Sharkey seeking revenge. Training sites discussed include Endicott New York for Schmeling and Saratoga for Sharkey as promoter Jimmy Johnston eyes a possible $1,000,000 gate.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Germany
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Knickerbocker
Schmeling
Sharkey
Teuton
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Bill Stribeling
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Hamas Loughran
Jimmy Johnston
New Garden
Endicott
N. Y
Saratoga Jbake
N.Y
Mark Twain Triumphs Over Mullens High In Tight Clash
Mark Twain High edged Mullens High 25 to 21 on Friday night led by A Sleboda and Dooley with key defense and timely shooting. Mullens struggled at the charity stripe making 11 of 27 while Mark Twain hit 1 of 7 free throws. King Placidi and Lore supported the Twain effort as Dooley led Mullens with 11 points.
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Mark Twain High
Mark Twain
Rebels
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Rovers
Dooley
A. Sleboda
King
Vr Placidi
Lore
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Placidi
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Sloboda
Shumoate
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Fugit
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