Wingate Spartans
A History of Wingate Athletics
The Gymless Wonders
Friday, July 15, 2011
Wingate High School, Wingate town sign and Wingate gym. The Wingate gym was built in 1917 as a stable. It was converted to a basketball court in 1925.
Roy MeHarry is shown
with the his invention.
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The sign proclaims " Welcome to Wingate State Basketball. Champs 1913, 1914. National Champs 1920. 3 Hall of Fame members and 2 Football Hall of Famers. First electric scoreboard in the nation. Made by two local men.Mechanical part by Lee Haxson. Electrical part by Roy MeHarry.
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