Eagles Cop Region Five Title From Richwood 65 to 29
Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles trounce Richwood 65 to 29 to claim the Region Five crown and advance to Morgantown for the state tournament. Goldsmith injury hampered Beckley early. Greene led scoring with 18, Ashworth and Hope added double digits. All tournament team selections include Beckley trio Bakalis, Goldsmith, and Greene.
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Normantown Upsets Washington and Irving in Regional Final
Normantown High School stunned Washington Irving of Clarksburg 34 25 in a Region 2 upset to advance to the West Virginia state tournament at WVU next weekend. Warwood edged Parkersburg 69 62 as Edgar Martin scored 29 and Buzz Berry 25, joining Morgantown Kingwood Beckley Stonewall Jackson Logan Bluefield as regional winners.
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Regional high school basketball results and state bid note
A collage of regional tournament scores from Wheeling to Bluefield lists wins by Morgantown Elkins Keyser Beckley and others with multiple region winners advancing toward a state bid. A narrative mentions Bluefield reaching the state tournament for the first time in 15 years and recalls their 1930 appearance.
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Northwestern Wins Youth Loop Title
Northwestern annexed the second half title at Beckley Junior High, winning 21 to 9 over Army to claim sixth win in the last half. Mountaineers took the first half, Navy and Dodgers trailed in a tight standings race as Great Lakes beat Dodgers 29 to 15 and Notre Dame fell to Mountaineers 24 to 10. Joe Conte led winners with 16 points while Robinette had 10 for Northwestern
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Elementary School Cage Meet Slated
Drawings were held for a grade school basketball tournament at Shady Spring high school gym. Beaver opens against Sylvia Wednesday with the winner facing Mabscott Thursday. Other Thursday games include Stamford versus Daniels and Cirtsville against Institutte and Cliff Top versus Sprague in lower bracket. Winners meet Friday for the title.
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Baseball Preseason Trips Canceled to Cut Travel
The National and American league presidents will urge cancellation of long preseason exhibitions to reduce mileage. Ford Frick and Will Harridge announced after meeting Col. J Monroe Johnson, aiming to juggle schedules and avoid trips between camps. Intra camp, direct-route and intra city games may still occur if transportation is provided.
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Ex Major Loopers To Play In Mexico
In Mexico City a half dozen former major league players plus several minor leaguers will start the Mexican major league season next week. Cuban Tomas De La Cruz, a former Reds pitcher, 33, is reported signed by the Mexico City club which also features Cuban brothers Oliveira and outfielder Roberto Ortiz who played for the Washington Senators last season.
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Rezzonico Of Mullens Also Makes The Grade
Bluefield leads first eight with three men, Keatley, Mr. Hope, and Gilley on Mullens second team spots. Greene of Beckley placed on third squad. Brown and Gergely on first team. Beaver dominates with three first-team picks. Mullens, Princeton, Gary win remaining spots. Henry Kinzell key for Beaver, Louis Rezzonico tops Mullens scoring and rebounding. Nicky Bakalis stars for Beckley as a quick scorer and playmaker. Tom Wallingford and Bob Goldsmith noted among repeat selections.
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League Leaders Eye City Church Championship
Episcopal and First Baptist meet at Beckley Junior High for the last half title in the city church league. If Baptist win, they secure the crown. if Episcopal wins, a deciding game will be needed to determine the league champion. The girls’ Woodrow Wilson game leads into the event.
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