Foxx Out In Front In 1932 Batting Race
Jimmy Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics led the American League in runs 151 and home runs 58 with 438 total bases in 1932. Dale Alexander of the Red Sox finished first in batting average at .367, with Foxx second at .364. Ruth hit 41 homers and Gehrig and Manush also ranked high as the Athletics led team batting at .290.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
New York
U.P
Maryland
Babe Ruth
Jimmy Foxx
Philadelphia Athletics
Dale Alexander
Boston Red Sox
Ruth
Foxx
Alexander
Boston
al Simmons
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Heinie Manush
Washington
Jimmy
Roger Cramer
Athletics
Ou Gehrig
Philadelphia
Bob Lowe
Ed Delehanty
Ben Chapman
Yankees
Gerald Walker
Detroit
Cleveland
Sues for Services In Dry Ice Concern
James E. Anderson sues J. S. Belt and A. J. Kelly in 108th District Civil Court seeking 16 percent of an estimated 100000 unsold shares or 100000 dollars in cash for services promoting the J. S. Berg Helium Interests tied to dry ice. Anderson seeks injunctive relief and a receiver before incorporation. Belt claims stock sales totaling about 500000.
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James E. Anderson
Belt Company
Belt
Anderson
Dry Ice Corporation of American
Louisiana
U. S. Supreme Court
Louisiana Dry Ice Corporation
Kelly
National Billiard Play Enters Its Final Week
The national pocket billiard championship in New York enters its third and final week with Ralph Greenleaf leading by one game over Pasquale Natalie of Chicago and Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland. Greenleaf has won six straight games, with margins from 64 to 110 points in 125 point matches, facing Natalie Rudolph and 22 year old Jinny Caras of Wilmington as the main rivals.
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New York
Ralph Greenleaf
Pasquale Natalie
Chicago
Erwin Rudolph
Cleveland
Greenleaf
James Mills
Walter Franklin
Frank Taborski
George Kelly
Bennie Allen
Andrew Ponzi
Natalie
Rudolph
Jinny Caras
Wilmington
Del
Harpster Returns as Carnegie Tech Grid Coach
Howard Harpster is named next spring the Carnegie Tech grid coach succeeding Bob Waddell. The former Tartans quarterback and 1928 Skibos standout will lead the program, with Clar ence verend announcing the appointment after a Tech athletic board session.
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Harpster
Carnegie Grid
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Howard Harpster
Bob Waddell
Clarency
Verend
Tech Athletic Board
Nott Dame
Corsicana Masonic Home to Decide Title Game Location
Corsicana High School and the Masonic Home of Fort Worth will toss a coin to decide the site of the state high school football final on December 26. Dallas officials and coaches sought Dallas Fair Park, but conflicts with an all star game may force the game to be staged in Corsicana or Fort Worth.
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Corsicana
U.P
Fort Worth
Masonic
Corsicana High School
Dallas
Corsicana Tigers
Houston
John Reagan
Tigers
Pierce
Russell
P. C. Cobb
Jordan Ownby
Dallas Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee
Dallas Fair Park Stadium
Cobb
Masons
Pitt Panthers on Trek West for Rose Bowl Clash
Pitt's 36 undefeated Panthers depart Pittsburgh bound for the Rose Bowl meeting with Southern California. They will train 10 days in Tucson after a snow bound prep, stopping briefly in St Louis and Dallas en route to Arizona.
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Tucson
Rose Bowl
Pittsburgh
Pitt
Panthers
Blue Pacific
Southern California
Pullmans
Troy
Ariz
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
Jones Keeps Socks Lost as UC Loses Close Semi-Final
In Los Angeles on December 19 Howard Harding Jones, famed USC coach, is lampooned as absent-minded in a profile with his wife Jane. The piece highlights his forgetfulness, late shopping, and a habit of dropping ashes, while noting his focus on football strategies and a New Year’s Day game against Pittsburgh.
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George H. Beale
United Press
Henry McLemore
Los Angeles
Howard Harding Jones
Coach Jones
Jones
Jane
Notre Dame
Scots Triumph Over Carnegie in 7-0 Edging
Geneva College coach led the Beaver Falls Scots to a decisive 7-0 victory over Carnegie in a tough afternoon clash. The season saw strong performance from the Scots as they shut down Carnegie’s offense and secured a notable win.
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Geneva College
Beaver Falls
Carnegie
Invited by Lions Sandstorm players to dine at club meeting
Sandstorm football squad, narrowly edged by Masonic Home 10 6 to enter state final, will be guests at the Lions Club Tuesday noon. Club president Dr. S P Vineyard says approach mirrors support for strong finish.
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LIONS
Sandstorm
Masonic
Lions Club
Dr. S. P. Vineyard
H. E. Smith
L. F. Hamersley
YT. E. Johnson
Cal Davis
Ross Rogers
Parents Seek Missing Daughter Caroline In Playful Search
In a tense scene a mother asks authorities for the third time in 15 minutes about her 5 year old daughter Caroline who is said to be out playing. The father, Coach Jones, admits he had forgotten the detail.
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Caroline
Mrs. Jones
Coach Jones
Craig Wood Repeats in Pasadena Open Victory
Craig Wood won the Pasadena Open with a 278 total six under par to claim his second consecutive title and the $1,000 prize. Harry Cooper and Eddie Loos tied for runner up at 282, each earning $500, while Dick Metz placed fourth at 284 for $350.
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Pasadena
Calif
Craig Wood
California
Hollywood Country Club
Deal
N. J
Wood
Chicago
Harry Cooper
Eddie Loos
Dick Metz
Hollywood Club
Jefferson Gridders Return to Work for Pro Battle
The undefeated Rangers of Jefferson University resumed practice today preparing for a January 2 home game against the Portsmouth Spartans of the National Professional Football League. All key players from the season will be ready, Coach Nick Dobbs announced.
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Dallas
Rangers
Jefferson University
Portsmouth
Ohio
Spartans
Nick Dobbs
Carnera to Box Merriott in Galveston Charity Card
Primo Carnera the Italian heavyweight meets Jimmy Merriott of Tulsa in the main bout of a Galveston charity boxing card tomorrow night. Carnera, en route to Mexico, appears in the second of two Texas ring appearances.
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Galveston
Primo Carnera
Jimmy Merriott
Tulsa
Okla
Carnera
Mexico
Texas
Amarillo Masons Narrow Defeat At Fort Worth Game
The Amarillo Masons pushed Fort Worth to the limit in a tough high school contest. Breaks decided the result as a large Amarillo crowd traveled with pep squad members and band students attending on their own initiative.
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Masons
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Martha Davis
Margaret Hill
Florence Hill
Ruth Sullenger
Elizabeth Reynolds
Jamell Brock
Ursula Angel
Jack Richards
Charles Nash
Edwin Town
Albert Lair
Bobby Haines
Sarazen Heads 1932 U S Outstanding Athlete Poll
Gene Sarazen leads the Associated Press national poll for the year's outstanding athlete with 53 votes, defeating tennis star Ellsworth Vines and other top names. Ellsworth Vines and Eddie Tolan follow, while Babe Ruth gains ground in a tight ranking among track, boxing, and baseball luminaries.
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New York
Associated Press
Gene Sarazen
Bill Carr
Babe Ruth
Ellsworth Vines
Eddie Tolan
Jimmie Foxx
Jim Bausch
Harry Newman
Lou Gehrig
Tony Canzoneri
Tolan
Carnera Makes Texas Fight Debut in Fort Worth
Primo Carnera the giant Italian heavyweight will fight Joe Rice in a scheduled 10 round Texas debut in Fort Worth. Carnera arrived Saturday with promoter and entourage and spent time sightseeing. he stands six feet seven inches and weighs 267 pounds.
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Fort Worth
Primo Carnera
Mammoth
Texas
Joe Rice
Carnera
A. Ortolani
Nor ton burial marked by cherry trees at grave
In London two cherry trees were planted at the grave of J. J. Norton instead of a traditional headstone, as a simple tribute reported by W. P. Mount. The arrangement reflects a personal, understated memorial choice by survivors.
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London
W.P
J. J. Norton
Missouri Cagers To Greet Former Coach
Missouri basketball veterans who played with or for Craig Ruby will be guests of honor at a homecoming for the former Missouri star now coaching Illinois. The event centers on the Missouri Illinois game in Columbia Wednesday night. Ruby starred from 1918 to 1920 and coached 1921 1922, during which Missouri posted a 34 game win streak with only two losses. Players invited here Wednesday.
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Columbia
U.P
University of Missouri
Craig Ruby
Ruby
Illinois
Missouri
Local figures Harry Viner and Eric Schroeder cited
The report notes Harry Viner of Houston Texas and Eric Schroeder of San Antonio Texas linking to the case. Authorities continue investigations and statements reference both men as involved parties in the emerging matter.
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Harry Viner
Houston
Texas
Eric Schroeder
San Antonio
Scorer for Pirates for 40 Years Dies
John H. Gruber aged 79, official scorer for the Pittsburgh Pirates for four decades, died at his home from bronchial pneumonia. He helped shape modern baseball statistics by tabulating batting averages and advancing sports writing toward data work.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
John H. Gruber
Gruber
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