Rear of Cager House
Block 45 Lot 7 5402 Cleveland Ave Carl Cager et al.
Block 45 Lot 7 5402 Cleveland Ave Carl Cager et al.
Four of the five news clippings are names of team members (from Parkdale and other schools) in different basketball leagues. These leagues include AA, All Metropolitian, All-County, and AA finalists. The final clipping is a Parkdale win against Mackin on Parkdale's floor 83-56.
In a PG County basketball tournament, Parkdale is continuing to prevail within it. Parkdale v Whitman is supposed to take place. Mentioned are other details about Whitman and the tournament players.
Jeffrey Briscoe, Douglas Few, James Gray, and George Randall were Lakeland’s favorite sons in 1971, when they led Parkdale High School’s Panthers to a state basketball title. Briscoe, Gray, and Randall were members of the first class of Lakeland students to attend the new high school. They had sharpened their skills in Lakeland’s schoolyard and as teammates at Greenbelt Junior High School.
George Randall was six months
Parkdale makes a play for DeMathas number 1 ranking but leaves defeated. In a game, 71-54 DeMatha keeps its record intact.
Parkdale, Fairmont Heights, Rockville, Win State Titles
Roster names James (Chink) Gray, Gary Silver, George Randall, Micky Corbin, Rich Thomas, Doug Few, Tommy Jones, Rick Holt, Jeff Briscoe, Sonny Green, Scott Foncannon, Dean Shifflet, Derek Zimer
The Baltimore Afro American September 24, 1927 p 16 Lakeland, Maryland On Monday schools opened. Attendance was good. On Tuesday several residents traveled to Laurel for the six-part joint school meeting. Attendees from Lakeland were Ellen Johnson, Ellen Briscoe, Mamie Weems, Chesley Mack, Cornelia Jiles, George Randall, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. James Gray. Mr. and Mrs. George Randall hosted the sister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Randall, Mr. and Mrs. McLeod from New York City. The list of sick in the community includes Hattie Burke, Eliza Bowie, Fannie Brown, Thomas Johnson, and James Singleton. Yesterday Bessie and Julia Mack returned to Bowie Normal School. Pauline Gray is back home after a two month stay in Atlantic City, NJ. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Spriggs made a visit to Thomas Greene who is ill in Crownsville, Md For the last week Georgianna Stewart has been ill. She is getting better. Last Sunday Benjamin Thomas was hurt when he was hit in the head with a baseball bat by his brother. He is unwell. On Friday night the Union Band of Lakeland will have a regular meeting at Embry AME Church.
George Randall, Ellen Hunter Randall, and their three eldest children--Lucy, Dessie, and Victor, left to right--in about 1913.
George Randall was on his college basketball team at St. Mary's Maryland. Picture was taken 1971
Jeffrey Briscoe, Douglas Few, James Gray, and George Randall were Lakeland’s favorite sons in 1971, when they led Parkdale High School’s Panthers to a state basketball title. Briscoe, Gray, and Randall were members of the first class of Lakeland students to attend the new high school. They had sharpened their skills in Lakeland’s schoolyard and as teammates at Greenbelt Junior High School.
LCHP Sports Card Basketball 1971 State Championship, All County, All Met Track Long Jump State Champion, Held State Long Jump Record for 5 years
George Elliott Randall was six months old in 1954, when this photograph was taken. “What a time we had getting him ready for this picture,” his mother remembered. “His sister Janet walked him up and down the street and fed him plenty of Sugar Babies.” This photograph of young Randall was taken by Verdell Nesbitt, Lakeland’s own photographer.
News reports on Parkdale basketball games. A win against Crossland and a loss against St. Anthony's. In the game against Crossland, Jim Gray is mentioned as a significant player. The longest clipping details a tournament between many Prince George's County schools plus Parkdale. The Parkdale team won their portion of the tournament against Arundel.
In a game against DuVal, Parkdale won 75-50 after a stern talking to by the team coach at half-time.
The largest clipping declares another win for Parkdale against Potomac. But that doesn't divert from the concern that the Coach has for the team. The array of games is to determine what team will be the leader in the PG AA. The other clippings are of polls that were created for players with school ranking and player names.
The first clipping recaps a Parkdale basketball game. Parkdale v. Crossland, Parkdale wins 61-31 in an AA basketball game. The clipping heavily praises James Gray as he executes many gameplays. The following largest clipping is a list of the squad from Prince Goerges AA team. The teams are composed of students from all over the Maryland area, including students from Parkdale. Another clipping describes a Parkdale v. Bowie game and Parkdale wins. The last clipping is a gam average for teams in the DC and Maryland areas.
Lots of commentary from Parkdale team about the game they played against Whitman. Parkdale won the Maryland state AA title with a score of 87- 72. Another story on the page is about McKinley High School's game and season.
After a game with St. Anthony, Parkdale wins against Suitland with a 22-point lead. This win allows them to stay on top of the PG AA basketball ranking. The shorter clipping Parkdale the second in ranking with the Star's High School Poll. And Ballou is the first ranked.
Fast Pace Returns, Parkdale Steps on Gas Buckley Fires Bladensburg In Stunner Over Parkdale Parkdale Overcomes Suitland