Olympics Set to Open as Lake Placid Faces Delays
The Lake Placid games advance toward the opening with weather and a bobsled protest altering plans. Foreign entrants, including Hungary, push the event toward postponement as snow and wind push officials to delay. The controversy in bobsled registration adds to the tense buildup for the Games start.
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Placid
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Amateur Athletic Union
Lake Placid
Hobsleigh
Ralph J. Ury
Adirondack
Jay O'Brien
United States
West Virginia knocks off Ohio State in wrestling showdown
Morgantown W V December 80 West Virginia University wrestling team extended its winning streak by defeating Ohio State 13 to 4. In prelims the Little Mountaineers beat East High of Fairmont 23 to 15. West Virginia's four unbeaten wrestlers Fletcher Schweizer Schwarzwalder and Ward won their bouts. Schweitzer heavyweight went to two extra periods to defeat Blaricom. Ward needed overtime to beat Wilson of Ohio State. West Virginia next faces Indiana at Bloomsburg Ind February 4.
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Hia State
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Wilson
Ohio State
Indiana
Bloomsburg
Ind
Oceana Defeats Pineville in Close High School Thriller
Oceana High School edged Pineville 48 to 47 on Pineville floor in a late rally after trailing 33 to 26 at halftime. E Cook scored 17 as Shaney and C Walker added 16 and 4. J Cook led Pineville with 17, followed by Gunter and T Cook with 8 each.
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Scarlet Hurricane
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Shaney
C. Walker
J. Cook
Gunter
T. Cook
Elf
Beckley Juniors Rally to Defeat Bluefield 22 15
Beckley Central Juniors erased an early 10-0 deficit to beat Wade High of Bluefield 22 to 15 on Friday. Cesarata led Beckley with 6 points as O Leary and Ballard contributed key baskets in a second half comeback, while Bluefield's Booth topped scoring with 6.
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Beckley Central
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Itrlemon
Starpshooters
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O'Leary
Bishon
Walker
Bishop
O’leary
Iilemen
Ballard
Yeasece F
Melcher
Grimm
Trap Hill
WVU and Wash. and Lee to Meet at Woodrow Wilson Gym
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Beckley Drug Co for the boxing night between West Virginia University and Washington and Lee University at Woodrow Wilson High School gym. All seats are reserved with a $1 admission for all patrons. The gym seats about 950, first come, first served.
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Washington and Lee University
Beckley Drug Co
J. R. van Meter
Beckley Flying Eagles
Unpaid Fairmont M A Men Are Free Agents
The Fairmont Middle Atlantic League team players unpaid in full for last season automatically become free agents. It is unclear how many will exercise the option. Reports say a major league club may use Fairmont as a farm team this season, influencing some players to wait on free agency.
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Pax High School wins two of three at Montcoal
Pax High School teams won two of three games at Montcoal last night. The Wildcats beat Monteval 34-19 in the feature game to claim their tenth win, with Pax girls the Kitsens also prevailing 34-19. Montcoal juniors edged Pax Whelps 11-7. Key Pax scorers included B Humphrey and B Lively, while Monteval top scorers were Stamper and Long. Referee: Grimm-Tran Hill.
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Monteval Boys
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Dempsey Banned by National Boxing Association
Chicago January 30 Jack Dempsey former heavyweight champion was barred from all NBA territory for involvement in a Columbus Mississippi show in November 1930. The Mississippi commission fined him for debts of 84000 tied to the promotion. Dempsey and manager Leonard Sachs deny promotion role and say he acted only as referee. Sachs offered to pay hearing expenses. NBA head General John W Clinnin says settlement should be between Dempsey camp and Mississippi commission. Dempsey stated in Sacramento he is not worried and tour should not be affected.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
National Boxing Association
Columbus
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Leonard Sachs
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John W. Clinnin
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Middlewest
Montgomery Ward Reports 1931 Loss
The Associated Press states Montgomery Ward and Company reported a loss of 8,712,023 for 1931. The write-down of 5,300,000 on inventory and reduced volume and prices contributed to a tough year with current assets at 164,478 and current liabilities at 7,155,686.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company
Hinton Bobcats Triumph Over Northfork in 30-21 Victory
Hinton Bobcats defeated Northfork 30 to 21 on their home floor in a competitive display. Stoddard of Hinton and Anderson of Northfork starred at centers, with Stoddard scoring 15 for Hinton and Anderson 12 for Northfork. Pitzer and Oliver contributed strong team play, marking a clear improvement for Hinton versus their prior home game. Northfork remains a top McDowell county league contender with Elkhorn sectional prospects.
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Curry Attends Farmer Confab at Morgantown
E. D. Curry county agricultural agent will travel to Morgantown for a farmer and stockmen conference. State county agents will assemble in connection with the meeting, and Curry believes no other Raleigh county agriculture men will attend.
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Carnegie Tech Rifle Team Wins Three-Way Match
The Carnegie Tech varsity rifle team won a three-way match against the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University in Pittsburgh. Carnegie Tech scored 1,377 to West Virginia 1,346 and Pitt 1,314. Individual high man was Seherba with 286. Parsons contributed to West Virginia’s score.
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Carnegie Tech
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West Virginia University
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Pitt
Seherba
Parsons
Trap Hill teams sweep Glen Rogers in close district clash
Trap Hill boys edged Glen Rogers 16 to 12 to avenge an earlier loss as Spencer scored nine and Trail added key baskets. Shumate and Weaver fouled out late first half. Trap Hill girls beat Tassies 18 to 7 with Jarrell scoring ten as Surveyor girls led 10-2 at halftime.
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Wade Boys Fall At Glen White In Narrow Defeat
The Wade Junior High lost to Glen White 28 to 22 in Glen White. Stover led Glen White with 12 points while Pittman added seven. G Bishop scored eight for Wade and Sneed, Sanger, Booth, and Melcher contributed, marking Wade’s fifth straight on the home floor.
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Bottomley Signs Up To Play For Cards
Sunny Jim Bottomley, star first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, accepted 1932 salary terms in a conference with President Sam Breadon. It was not announced if a pay reduction was requested to fit major league payroll cuts. The contract will be mailed to Bottomley in Nokomis, Illinois for his signature.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Bottomley
Nokomis
Eagles Lose at Parkersburg in 44 33 setback
Beckley Flying Eagles fell 44 to 33 at Parkersburg as Parkersburg Big Reds built a ten point first half lead. Barnum led Parkersburg with 14 points, Jackson added 11, while Beckley battled back late but could not overcome the gap.
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Mullens Triumphs Over Pineville In Close Home Clash
Mullens High School Rebels topped Pineville Minute Men 42 to 36 at Mullens on Friday night. D Antoni led Mullens with 18 points, Dooley added 12, and Lucas contributed strong defense. For Pineville, Gunter scored 15 and Ray Cook 2, while substitutes Price and Ruby appeared for Mullens and T Cook for Pineville. Referee Jake Miller officiated the rough but fair game.
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College Basketball Scores Across Teams and States
A crowded slate of college and high school results lists scores for Michigan State versus Colgate and several other matchups. Notable higher totals include Newberry 92 over Citadel 26 and Westminister 53 over Waynesburg, with many regional teams such as Parkersburg and Nitro yielding tight finishes.
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Authors Beat Collins High in Second Twain Victory
Mark Twain High School authors edged Collins High 122 to 17 on Collins floor last night. Leeher led with 9 points including several near center shots as Twain built an early lead and held it, with Sleboda and Lilly among top scorers for their teams. Referee Norton officiated. also notes Washington State college players aged 19 are listed in the latter portion.
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Collins Weigh Basketeers
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G. Justice
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Speed Effort Postponed For Miss America IX
Miami Beach, Fla. Gar Wood postpones next week’s attempt to set a world speedboat record with Miss America IX. The craft was readied at Wood’s private dock on Indian Creek but not launched today. Wood aims to top 110.223 mph set by Kay Don with Miss England II at Lake Garda. Earlier this week Wood hit 110.785 mph on the water, but officials said the run failed to exceed Don’s mark by the required half mile per hour. Hull changes to lower the nose may boost speed by around a mile per hour if conditions favor next week.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
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Gar Wood
Wood
Indian Creek
Detroit Sportsman
Kaye Don
Lake Garda
Italy
International Yachtman’s Association
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Eccles Juniors Beat Mark Twain in Narrow Victory
The Eccles Junior High team defeated Mark Twain 22 to 16 at Stolesbury School Friday night to raise their season record to 13 wins and one loss. Verron scored 11 and Justice 7 as top scorers. Brumfield and Karbonett led Mark Twain.
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Justice
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Karbonet
Mark Twain
Johnson
Lucas
Kovach
Herron
OG Brumfield
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Mark ‘Swain
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Neferes
Reemsnyder
Markwain
Fields After An Opponent In Welterweight Title Quest
Chicago January 30 Nackie Fields holder of the world welterweight championship sought new challengers with Young Corbett of Fresno as a primary target. A San Francisco bout set for February 22 was near finalization though minor details remained. Corbett had previously defeated Fields after Fields lost the title, while Fields, having reclaimed it by knocking out Louw Brouillard, claimed to have found a solution to counter southpaw fighting styles.
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Chicago
Nackie Fields
Young Corbet
Fresno
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Fields
Corbett
San Francisco
Hausing
Louw Brouillard
Waner Declines Pirates Contract Offer
Ada Oklahoma reports Lloyd Waner, Pirates outfielder, returned a second unsigned contract to club officials. He called terms unsatisfactory and did not reveal the figures offered.
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Lloyd Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
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