Beckley Flying Eagles Win Regional Basketball Showdown
Beckley and Woodrow Wilson High School defeated Richwood 27 10 in a double overtime regional final to secure a spot among West Virginia’s eight state contenders at Buckhannon. Be maligned by ejections, Beckley persevered with substitutions as Lilly, Miller, Delamore, and Tolley sparked a comeback and tied the score 26-26 at the end of regulation, then Cipolat sealed the win in the second overtime. Richwood’s Delamore starred with 25 points as Beckley coach Van Meter led the team through a tense, spirited victory for the title.
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Beckley Flying Eagles
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley
Richwood
van Metermen
West Virginia
Buckhannon
Beckley Court
Woodrow Wilson Flight School
van Meter
Miller
Tolley
Delamore
Cipalat
Gainer
Lilly
Delamere
Velamore
Saunders
Hiin
Cipolat
Morris
Vicking
Riehwoo
Soli
Vor Berkley
Gues
Berkley
Lille
Reads
Anderson
Faway
Tirless
Cipeobit
Thei
Hinton
Marlinson
Tourmient
Ie] Petits
Ty Simmans
Marktiogtou
Sssoen Red
Fairmont
Atkins Wish
West Fairmont Tigh
Phares
Ai State Guard
Elkins
West
Fairuont
Beckley Juniors Triumph in Whitesville Tournament
Beckley juniors defeated Martinton with Richwood scoring 18 points from 7 field goals and 4 free throws. Stine Spring added 8, while Brown and Alltop impressed on defense. Weber led the Bobcats with 8 as Berkles's Flying Eagles opened strong, Van Meter rotating starters to build a 21-8 halftime lead before Beckley pulled away. Leslie Tilly scored six field goals and six free throws for 16 points, while Saunders and Parkes also contributed scoring.
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Richwood
Stine
Spring
Brown
Alltop
Bobcats
Weber
Berkles
Flying Eagles
Marhaton
Beckler
van Meter
Becklevea
Martinton
Leslie Tilly
Sts Chiakes
Parkes
Sever
All-Tourney Team Selected by Four Coaches
After last night’s final game the All-Tournament teams were announced by the four coaches. First team includes Lilly Beckley forward Stinespring Richwood forward Anderson Beckley center Miller Beckley guard Brown Richwood. Second team features Weber Hinton forward Harless Beckley forward Simmons Marlinton center Moore Marlinton guard Lipscomb Hinton guard. Richwood received a runners-up trophy and the team received a clock plaque from the state athletic association. Richwood also received the ball used in the finals as a consolation prize.
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Wolverton
Jacks
Delamere
Lilly
Delamore
Anderson
Richwood
Miller
Harless
Beckley
Brown
Anderson Raok
Newt
Lily
Bne
Grown
Cipalas
Stinespring
State Atheletic Association
Into
Eight regional winners named for state scholastic title
In Charleston on March 11 eight regional winners were named to decide the state scholastic basketball championship at Buckhannon the following Friday and Saturday. Ceredo Venova edged Point Pleasant 28 to 25 for the regional crown while Martinsburg topped Pureon 47 to X in Group No 1 action and Bluefield region saw Gary defeat Beaver 41 to 35. Elkins won at Fairmont 28 to 26 as West Fairmont fell short, and other regional champs included Wheeling Lip and Huntington, with Bluefield and Wellsburg advancing alongside Charleston and Beckley from the week’s play.
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Charleston
W. Va
Buckhannon West
Corella Kenova
Huntington
Beckley
Gary
Bluefield
Clesbings Wellsburgh
Wheeling
Martinsburg
Elkins
Fairmont
Ceredo-Venova
Lftintington
Sturby Point Pleasant
Spears
Logan
SL Albans
Pure’son
Martinsburs
Bodes
Turward
Lanors
Vantage
Perseus
Sncpio Nepeantedh
Marek
W. Welloburn
Warwood
Weirton
Parkersburg
Warnoul
Pirates Rally To Top Giants In Exhibition Bout
Pittsburgh Pirates defeat San Francisco 8 to 6 as Pirates capitalize on wild pitching. Padden leads with a triple and two singles driving in two runs, while Stynes and Smith pace the offense. Giants struggle with early errors and late rally falls short.
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San Francisco
Mareb
Pittsburgh
Pirates
San
Tour Padden
Tirate Calehoer
Jwas
Switssmith
Wittswargh
Krench
West and Wadden
Staly
Stine and
Wallgren
Kenihe
Ping Pong Champion From State Defeated
The report recounts Beckley and Richwood teams earning a shot at the championship after a night session with ties and wins. Hinton led off strong, Beckley staged a comeback, while Summers County faced a steady Websters front line. The night ended with Delamere and Whittington noted as key figures in the Chicago based recap.
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Senvie
Beckley
Richwood
Hichwood
Haten
T Marien
Hinton
Limiherjacks
Weber
Neely
Websters Nielokis
Liquoits
Bobcats
Summers County
Chicago
Tarry Delamere
Furl Whittington
West Virginia
Atule
Dodgers blank Athletics in spring opener
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 6 to 0 in the opening game of their spring exhibition schedule. Mahaffey, Cain, Peterson and Madjeski contributed on offense with solid support from Heimach and Laas. The Athletics struggled to score, with key moments not converting and a double play ending the ninth inning.
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Miami
Fla
Mareh
Peterson
Madjeski
Helps
Heimach
Laas Aul Subefarth
Picinieh
Ping Pong Champion Defeated In National Tournament
The West Virginian fell to Grote Littell of Chi town in Chicago at the national ping pong championship. Littell won 21 18 21 16 and 41 18 in a decisive match.
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Chicago
Accormle
Grote Littell
Chivawa
Pax Scouts Capture State Tourney Title In Thriller
Pax Scouts from Pax won the championship game of the state tournament at Pax, defeating Mount Hope 36 to 23 after two overtimes in the semifinal. The All Tournament team included Warden Beckley and Blake Pax, Barrell, Glen White, Anderson Mr Hope Lafferty Pax. Referees were Rutledge and Binford. The 20th Annual State Tournament draws were set for Wesleyan Gym with Buckhannon hosting, eight regional teams, and officials Camiletti and Pugh.
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Troop 93
Pax
Mount Hope
Pax Lads
Beckley
Helen
Warden
Blake
Barrell
Glen White
Anderson
Mr. Hope
Lafferty
Raleigh
Iser
Ansted
Pelish
Oak Hill
Scarborough
Gauley Bridge
Rutledge and Binford
W. H W. Thrasher
R.E. Tissue
Hope Dr
Austed
Berkley
West Virginia
Wesleyan Rym
Arthur Simons
Buckhannon
Paul Camiletti
Warren Pugh
Wheeling
Arthur H. Simons
Fred Pepper
A. Aylesworth
R. Scott
Roy McCuskey
Myron B. Iymes
Chamber of Commerce
Frank B. Mutchinson
The
Lions Club
Ross Bonar
Rotary Club
Cobe Buss
West Virginia Wesleyan
Leading Pros Playing Golf at Suwannee Open
Leading professionals at the Suwannee Open in Jacksonville at halfway, with 70s on day one. Olin Dutra and Paul Runyan tied at the top, joined by Espinosa Wood Smith and other former champions. Several players shot subpar rounds, with a tight leaderboard and $800 prize to the winner tomorrow after 18 holes.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Abusoy
Olin Dutra
Los Angeles
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N.Y
al Espinosa
Akron
Ohio
Craig Wood
Peal
Nod
Horton Smith
Chicago
Walter Jkigen
Delroity Johnny Rouse
Larry Cooper
Florida Country Club
Denny Shute
Cleveland
Star
Dim McKenzie
Pennsylvania Stages Upset Beating Tigers
Pennsylvania defeats Princeton 28 to 28 in a high scoring Eastern Intercollegiate basketball climax. The win prevents a Yale versus Princeton playoff, capping Yale’s season as Penn clinches the title in a crowded arena with over 6,000 spectators.
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Pennsylvania
Tigers
Philadelphia
Princeton
Yale
Penn
Grimm Reaper Cubs Top Giants As Root Shields Victory
The Cubs defeat the Giants led by pitching from Maul Ling and Babe Herman supporting. Root dominates the mound for Chicago as Grima Reapers, Real New York, and Gay Hush contribute key plays in a decisive win.
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Real
New York
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Mare LaChicago
Grima Reapers
Gay Hush
Charlie Root
Giants
Pitcher's Mound
Babe Herman
Local Notes From Mabscott and Nearby Areas
Mabscott and Mullens area residents share visits and illnesses. Davis family travels to Stanton after sister Birdie Blevins dies in Stanton. Davis and Davenport families host guests from Mulless, South Charleston, and Charleston. Visitors include Kirk, Birk, Flatt, Marvin Steppe, Melton, Hedrick, and Gravely households. Illness confines several locals to home or Beckley hospital. lectures and church events noted at First Baptist and Fidelis class.
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WW. L. Davis
Stanton
Birdie Blevins
Roger Davis
Joan of Mulless
Dirk. Sullivan
J.B. Kirk
Mary Spangler
Peterstown
Nelle Snyder
Malden
Perery Melton
Charleston
G. 2
Hedrick
Glen Hedrick
Eliza Carper
Mull” Davenport
Woody Cook
Athens
We Mf
Davenport
Grace Davenport
Margaret Sullivan
Gladys Davenport
Lewin Gravely
Agar
First Baptist Cuel
Mit Hope
Baptist Churel
Waddell
Beckley Hospital
Edith McCue
Canton
Ohio
GM. Brown
Mt. Hope
W. TH. Davenport
Burton Gravely
Besa
Metcalfe Breaks 60 Yard Dash Record at Notre Dame
Metcalfe of Marquette University, a sensational Negro sprinter, eclipsed the world's indoor 60 yard record in the Central Intercollegiate Conference championship at Notre Dame. He won the event in one tenth of a second faster than Loren Murchison's 1923 mark.
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Associated Cross
South Bend
Tada
Metcalfe
Marquette University
Notre Dame
Loren Murchison
Batter’s swing levels New Yorks in Wrigley tilt
A batter with his bat leveled off the New York team in a 4 run output at Wrigley Field today.
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New Yorkers
Wrigley Field
Mount Hope Mustangs plan spring football reshaping
Mount Hope announces 132 players expected back as the Mustangs prepare a six week spring practice starting early April. Four varsity berths remain open after graduation while Wingrove moves from fullback to tackle to replace veteran Merry. Blake and Spessard compete for the left back spot alongside Bailey’s heir apparent. The rough schedule lists home games against Gauley Bridge Welch Sway Shady Spring Mullens Northfork and Beckley with several away games including Montgomery Fayetteville Oak Hill and more listed.
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Mount Hope
Merry
Wingrove
Blake
Spessard
Esee
Bailey
Dai Tora
Gauley Bridge
Welch
Sway
Clinton
Shady Spring
Mullens
Hoame Qel
Northfork
Montgomery
Fayettevile
Beckley
Oak Hill
Iere
State Boxers Defeat Pitt 4 3 in WVU Victory
Morgantown West Virginia March 11 The West Virginia University boxing team closes its season here tonight with a 4 3 victory over Pitt The Mountaineers undefeated and uncontested In the Intercollegiate Boxing Conference Weale Virginia forfeited both the 115 and 16 pound bouts and lost a close decision in the 15 pound encounter Giannali of Pitt defeated Neely The entire Mountaineer team likely to compete in the conference tournament here March 17 and 18 Boxing summary lists forfeit wins and decisions for several weight classes with WVU and Pitt names and outcomes
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W.va
West Virginia University
Pittshburgh
Mountaineers
Weal Virginia
Giannall
Pill
Neely
Mountaineer
Marcel
Pennsylvania Relay Team Sets New Indoor Record
The University of Pennsylvania quartet anchored by Gene Venzke smashed the world indoor record for the four mile relay at the Niagara AA Cup, finishing in 17 minutes 247 seconds to beat the previous mark by nearly 22 seconds. Carl Coal clocked a 42 second mile split as Venzke led the surge.
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Buffalo
N.V. Mareh
University of Pennsylvania
Wibh Carl Coal
Seattle Indians Defeat Giants in Coast League Tilt
The Seattle Indians of the Pacific Coast League defeated the New York Giants second team by a wide margin. Leiber batted left, contributing key plays as Seattle piled up a 6 to 2 lead, while Giants players Salverson Pinball and Daining, with Caster Freitas and Cox also noted, helped New York in a late rally.
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Seattle Indians
Pacific
New York Giants
Fayieyd
Leiber
Fieltey
Giants
New York
Radie
Seattle
Salverson
Mo Pinbbel
Daining
Caster
Freitas
Cox
Beckley Triumphs Over Pratt In District Junior High Final
Beckley juniors coached by Ross Irle edge Pratt 21 to 19 to claim the Southern West Virginia district title at Whitesville. Gresko shines for Beckley with key plays in the fourth as OLeary and Savilla anchor the win with solid guard work.
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Ross Irle
West Virginia
Whitesville
Pratt
Cabin
Beckley
Glen White
Devils Park
Omar
Ballard
Gresko
Bill Gresko
Pat O'Leary
Scipio
Dunbar
Mesleo
Savila
Vealt
Cemter
Dard
Holden
Unul O'Leary
Kingston
Iseckley
Pratt di Gresko
Adamos
Mose Ballard
Savilla
Misco
Carberth O'Leary
Cash Keckley
Wiley
Logan
East Bank
Onaroly Monteval
Reckley OU
Prath
Searbru
Lesley
Colcord
Tri-Vinals
Devils Fork
Scarbro
Lester
Donbar
Recklex
Fayetteville Class Tournament Planned in Week
Fayetteville high school will hold a boys and girls class basketball tournament. Boys enter but girls will enter three teams. Tournament runs Monday afternoon and night and Tuesday night with a small admission for the two night sessions.
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Fayeteville Wigh School
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