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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1932
Page
3
The Parkersburg High School basketball team won the West Virginia school boy championship at Buckhannon in an AP report. The sturdy Mountaineer squad defeated Strong McDowell County in the final to claim the title tonight.
Princeton captured the Winding Gulf tournament title in Mullens after beating Oceana 34 to 25 in the final. The event featured second class high schools and junior varsity squads from first class schools, with Princeton reaching the final again after last year’s loss to Beckley JV and avenging a narrow earlier meeting.
Parkersburg and Huntington reach the final with Huntington’s mastery led by Dils Barnum and Jackson. Parkersburg defense stalls late, Jackson seals win as Huntington holds 15-14 in a guard led attack. William Barnum named best all-around player, ceremony notes and cheerleader honors listed.
The Itmann Independents rebounded after a first round loss to navigate eight team bracket sponsored by Monteval YMCA. They beat Montcoal 45 to 25 in the final after earlier wins, while Tiniana, initially defeated 31-30, earned redraws and victories over Glen White and Beckley Black Knights to reach the final. Beckley’s Linda Sarrett led in Beclley play, earning second team honors and a medal in the foul shooting contest with 16 of 20.
New York reports the start of the thirty third annual indoor tennis tournament in the Seventh Regiment armory. About forty eight matches unfolded as round one concluded and the field narrowed to thirty two for the third round. All thirteen seeds advanced easily, with four stars advancing twice to set Monday’s lineup.
Biloxi Miss March 12 Clark Griffith seeks a first class pitcher to bolster the Washington Nationals mound staff He offers 50 000 cash for a winning pitcher who can win ball games His dependable list includes Lloyd Brown Carl Fischer Fred Maceberry Alvin Crowder Bobby Burke and Monte Weaver He hopes two more rookies will be dependable to reach a nine man staff for this year’s American League pennant race.
In Vineville West Virginia on March 12 Princeton Junior High defeated Queen Junior High 46 to 25 to win the Winding Gulf Junior High basketball tournament. Beckley Lodge Loyal Order of Moose officers predict a highly interesting meeting this afternoon with a large admission class expected. SMM members urged to attend and each member asked to be present for admission. The lodge will meet at 11:30 o clock.
Gary, in red and black, crushed Eccles Juniors 42 to 8 to claim the Central Junior High Third Annual tournament title. Machalski led Gary with 14 points as the defense held Eccles to two field goals in 32 minutes and Gary built a 23-4 halftime lead.
Gary 36 Whitesville 15 after a strong first half. Gary’s lineup, led by Markalski and Blaha with 7 points each, outplayed Whitesville with balanced scoring and stout defense. Eccles edged Helen 32 16 with Werron and Lucas pacing the winners.
William Smith Banks of Hume Court earned a boxing numeral at the University of Virginia, one of 15 first year boxers to win rewards. West Virginia peers John M. Woods of Charleston and Mark H. Russell of Williamson also won numerals. The Virginia varsity claimed the Southern Conference title for the third time as boxing grew in popularity, drawing thousands to Memorial Gym and the Yale meets.
Frank Bugger Welch, top home run hitter of the Middle Atlantic league last year, signed to manage Beckley Black Knights for 1932. The deal, finalized at a March meeting with stockholders J. E. McCreery, Dr. D. D. Daniel and E. T. Stromp, also confirms two returning players Sam Rainey and Welch as new leadership. Additional rookies from Auburn College and others from Franklin Ky and Quinnwood W Va will join training beginning April 1 at R. M. I. park, with more pitchers and catchers advancing first.
London report details Cambridge victory over Oxford in the annual track meet, Cambridge securing six firsts to five. Notable wins include W D Beaker vaulting 11 feet 5.5 inches for pole vault, W Monroe winning the quarter mile in 51.2, and J W Fellowes edging Oxford’s dark blue in a tight finish. Denison clocked 14:00.8.
Eugene Oregon March 12 Dr Clarence W Spears Oregon football coach delays decision on Wisconsin offer saying he will consult friends and assess security after state education board consolidation. He calls Wisconsin proposal tempting as he weighs broader physical education prospects. More than 400 applicants sought Duluth fireman civil service jobs.
Three Middle Atlantic League class of 1931 graduates draw attention as they train in the Southland and Far West. Wilbur Dumford, praised by Connie Mack, could stick with the A’s. Denny Gatehouse and Mike Delaney draw attention from Earl Walgomat and Walter Johnson. Max VPosnack, ineligible for Lou Gehrig’s spot, is a prospect bat 333 for the Colts. The circuit’s post season may feature many grads in higher company. Montana School of Mines offered a six week prospectors course attracting diverse trades and experts.
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