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March 2, 1933
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
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In a hard-fought basketball game last Saturday, the local Red Devils team nearly matched the visiting Quality Shop quint from Portsmouth, Va., losing 36-45 with strong defense. Fletcher Dickens scored 22 points for the locals, while Buddy Dunn led visitors with 18.
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Dickens Stars For "Devils" Last Sat.
Playing a hard fought game of basketball here Saturday night the Red Devils cage team held the fast traveling Quality Shop quint of Portsmouth, Va., to a 36-45 score.
The visitors scheduled to "do things" in a scoring way met a "snag" in their return match with the Devils as the locals showed the best defensive form seen this season.
At the half way mark, the locals were just two points behind, the score being 19-21 in favor of the Tide-Water leaders and City Champions of Portsmouth.
Buddy Dunn, cagy little forward of the visitors, tossed 18 points into the basket.
Fletcher Dickens was the locals whole show ranging 22 points with Cheek credited with 6.
Captain Nig Lee, and Sidney Weed were also ace performers for the visiting quint.
Playing a hard fought game of basketball here Saturday night the Red Devils cage team held the fast traveling Quality Shop quint of Portsmouth, Va., to a 36-45 score.
The visitors scheduled to "do things" in a scoring way met a "snag" in their return match with the Devils as the locals showed the best defensive form seen this season.
At the half way mark, the locals were just two points behind, the score being 19-21 in favor of the Tide-Water leaders and City Champions of Portsmouth.
Buddy Dunn, cagy little forward of the visitors, tossed 18 points into the basket.
Fletcher Dickens was the locals whole show ranging 22 points with Cheek credited with 6.
Captain Nig Lee, and Sidney Weed were also ace performers for the visiting quint.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Basketball Game
Red Devils
Quality Shop
Portsmouth Va
Fletcher Dickens
Buddy Dunn
Defensive Play
What entities or persons were involved?
Fletcher Dickens
Buddy Dunn
Cheek
Captain Nig Lee
Sidney Weed
Where did it happen?
Here, Portsmouth, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Fletcher Dickens
Buddy Dunn
Cheek
Captain Nig Lee
Sidney Weed
Location
Here, Portsmouth, Va.
Event Date
Last Saturday
Story Details
The Red Devils basketball team played a defensive game against the Quality Shop quint from Portsmouth, Va., trailing by only two at halftime (19-21) but ultimately losing 36-45. Fletcher Dickens scored 22 points, Cheek 6; Buddy Dunn led visitors with 18.