Parkersburg Crowned State Basketball Champions
Parkersburg high school defeated Buckhannon 29 to 17 on the West Virginia Wesleyan College floor to win the state title, earning the silver trophy and gold basketballs for Buckhannon. Parkersburg led 15 to 8 at halftime and pulled away in the second half amid a fierce final, with Bell and Crawford starring for Parkersburg and Ross for Buckhannon.
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Free hitting win for Cleveland Americans over New Orleans
The Cleveland Americans defeated the New Orleans team 6 to 3 in an exhibition game. Pitchers Hag n and Jones, Mort on and O'Neil worked the mound as Cleveland produced a free hitting contest with multiple field goals and substitutions throughout.
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Parkersburg Trims Elkins In Tri Final Excitement
Parkersburg defeated Elkins 48 to 20 in the first afternoon game to reach the semi finals, with Parkersburg’s speed overpowering Elkins. Jimmy Knight starred for Fairmont as they beat Thomas in the trifinals. Buckhannon overwhelmed Charleston 85 to 24 in another tri final, as Buckhannon outclassed Charleston in every phase.
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Pioneer Club Suspended Over Boxing Scam At Willard Training
New York March 11 The Pioneer Sporting Club where Jess Willard trained for the Moran fight was suspended for 30 days by the state athletic commission. They were accused of fooling the public by advertising a Willard Reich bout with 25 cents admission and failing to stage the event. Chairman Wanock said Willard declined to meet Reich. a sign warning against boxing Reich should have been posted. Willard cannot charge admission to his training quarters until the suspension ends.
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West Virginia Bookkeepers rout Salem All Stars in low scoring game
In a Salem Saturday night contest the West Virginia Business College Bookkeepers defeated the Salem All Stars 55 to 5. McMillan Crammitt and Chenoweth starred for the winners with strong teamwork and sharp passes drawing applause from the crowd.
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Best Teams Win In The Semi Final Games
Fairmont loses to Parkersburg in a fast, exciting semi final. Parkersburg's defense and quick scoring ended Fairmont’s run as the speedy Fairmont five were repeatedly checked and beaten at key moments.
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Transfer Completed For Cleveland Club In Final Lease Deal
Transfer of the Cleveland American Association club was officially made here this afternoon as the bankers' committee acting for President Somers handed the property to the Caution-Thuroe Company, the holding firm to operate the club in Tokalo. The club has taken a ten year lease on Swayne Field at Toledo.
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Meredith Ups 600 Yard World Record At Meadowbrook Meet
Olympic champion James Meredith of the University of Pennsylvania set a world best in the Meadowbrook Meet posting 1 minute 2 2 seconds to 1730 2 6 for 600 yards and missed the outdoor record by one second. Caldwell placed second and Maker third as Meredith led the field from start to finish.
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Pirates Leave for Dawson Springs for Spring Training
The Pittsburgh Pirates depart tonight for Dawson Springs Kentucky to begin preliminary spring training. The five players aboard are under the supervision of Habs Wigner and will be joined by others along the route. The players and raiders have been in Dawson Springs for days and the full squad will later move to Hot Springs for further sessions.
Perfect scores sweep Intercollegiate rifle meet
Washington March news reports perfect scores of 1000 by rifle teams from Michigan Agricultural College and Washington State College in an Intercollegiate match under the National Rifle Association. Other colleges listed include Norwich, West Virginia 998, Naval Academy 995, Cornell 993, Vermont 992, Notre Dame 990, Michigan 989, Yale and State University of Iowa 988.
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Louisville Fat N Ball Club Members Rostered
March 11 report lists seven members of the Louisville Fat N balls club, detailing their names and affiliations within local bowling circles.
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Fifty six Derby nominations loom in Blue Grass race
Fifty six nominations for the 1916 Kentucky Derby were announced by the Louisville Jockey Club. The list includes twelve imported thoroughbreds and seven trained by leading breeders, with plans to attract foreign breds and several American stars aiming to win the Derby.
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Bradley Signs with Colimbie Upperioan Team Debut
Bradley former Milihure Federali star known as Bradley joined the Colimbie Upperioan club. He previously played for Pittburgh Shedera and Toronte union, with Major league connections. The announcement notes his role as first base in the club lineup.
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Columbus team coach leaves for Dawson Springs camp
Mulawitt, manager of the Columbus American Association club, heads to Dawson Springs Kentucky with pitchers Davis O Toole Curtis George and Bruck. Ling and Moora will meet in Louisville tomorrow morning. Catcher Goleman Pratt and Paynter travel direct from Illinois. Other squad members to join next week.
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West Virginia Triumph In Ragged State Final
West Virginia defeated opponents 43 to 29 to claim the state championship in a rough title game. Tuckwiller starred for the Mountaineers with swift drives and key plays, while Davis-Biicios and Little Dilek Hamilton contributed fast breaks and defense. Cumberland, Md led Maryland railway in a preliminary 67 to 23 win, as Brinmary and Weimer led for the losers.
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Senators Defeat Try Associated Parse
In a muddled wire service style snippet, Washington arena and Harvard are referenced with scattered names and numbers. The readable fragment shows a defeat by Senators and mentions Harvard players Callin Sloan Calloway Wield and Cambridge in an unclear tennis context. Names and places are fragmented and uncertain.
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