West Virginia High School Wrestling

East Fairmont High School Named 1936 State Championship Wrestling Team

March 12, 1936

Notes on the 1935 and 1936 State Champion Wrestling Team...

East Fairmont finished their 1936 with a 9-1 record, with a single defeat by Weston. Harrisville had a similar record, with also a single loss to Weston.

A match at a neutral site was arranged and held at Salem College on March 12, 1936. Sistersville Coach and former WVU wrestler Floyd Schwartzwalder served as referee. East Fairmont was coached by George Hill. East Fairmont prevailed by a score of 21-10, winning 5 out of 7 matches.

It was noted that East Fairmont won the title in 1935 and Harrisville was the runner-up.

From The Pakersburg News, 3/9/36From The Pakersburg News, 3/12/36

Thanks to Brent Sams, Parkersburg WV
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