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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

5

Cubs and White Sox intrigue over Chuck Klein and wind

The article discusses Chuck Klein’s trade rumors and public handling by both the Cubs and Nationals, noting Klein’s strong 1936 batting and his quiet nature. It mentions Comiskey Park wind affecting fielding and Simmons as a prominent White Sox decision maker predicting hitters like Berry, Dykes, and Red Kress will shape next season.

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Boston official renominated amid 8 percent Golf Association ties

The Boston figure tied to the 8 percent Golf Association has been renominated, signaling continued support within local sports circles. Details on positions or next steps remain forthcoming from party officials.

Tt of Boston Golf Association

Princeton Tigers Crowned Nation’s Unbeaten Major Team

Nassau’s Princeton University finished the 1983 season undefeated and untied, the only major eleven to complete its schedule without a loss. They beat Yale 27-2, allowed just eight points all season while scoring 217, and earned praise for Fritz Crisler’s coaching and a sophomore backfield.

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Expect East's Roses Eleven To Be Named

Stanford officials weighed five eastern rivals for the Rose Bowl with Army, Princeton, Columbia, Michigan and Nebraska discussed as possibilities. Army may be ruled out by postseason travel limits, while Columbia and Nebraska gain due to recent results and constraints on Princeton and Michigan.

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No Place Like This Home On Winter Golf Tour

Roland Mackenzie, former amateur golf star turned pro, carries his apartment on the winter tour. The trailer home is built into his car and he enjoys a lunch prepared by the Missus.

Roland Mackenzie

West's Derby Hopes Rise as Western Juveniles Dominate

The East trails as Mata Hari and Bagnar head the western crop of two-year-olds, with Baz aar strong in filly races. Jabot and Chickstraw lead Eastern hopes, while Mata Hari wins Arlington Lassie and Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, Bazaar claims Hopeful Stakes, and Chickstraw earns early-season speed.

New York Ladysman Mata Hari Bagnar Jabot Chickstraw Matt Hari Peter Hastings Man O' War Whitney Bazaar Bradley Col. E. R. Bradley Cavalcade Vicar Signalman East Hindu Queen Shapdash

Jimmy Foxx Tops Slugging in American League Record Year

Philadelphia Athletics star Jimmy Foxx led the American League in power and set marks in 1933. He drove in nine runs in one game and seven in another, hit five for five games, and achieved four home runs in a double header. Foxx also tied and set multiple AL records while eclipsing Babe Ruth’s recent dominance, as the sport highlighted Foxx as the league’s top bat.

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Denny Shute Wins Two Up for World Golf Championship

Denny Shute, British Open champion, captured the Col. Henry L. Doherty gold cup by defeating Johnny Goodman 2-up on the 72nd green. Gene Sarazen presented the trophy as Shute edged ahead after a tough final 36 holes. Goodman fell five down after the first 36 and rallied late but could not overcome Shute.

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Bears Cinch Western Pro League Title

The Chicago Bears and New York Giants will meet in a December 17 playoff for the NPFL championship after clinching titles on Sunday. Chicago beat Portsmouth 17-7 to win the Western Division while New York crushed Pittsburgh 27-3 to claim the Eastern title.

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Notable sports misc highlights mix of athletes and anecdotes

Nuvolari backs Primo Carnera as relief driver for a big race next April. Stanford reportedly backs Michigan for the Tournament of Roses. Among athletes, swimmers Holm and Poynton are cited as the prettiest, while track stars are called less attractive. Former Olympic figures Vidal Goodwin Barbuti Schultz Lassister and Yale Princeton clash produce a notable moment before the big laugh.

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Ohio Conference picks 1933 all star centers guards and ends

Ohio Conference honors include nine centers and many guards and ends with Case fullback Dave Samuelson as captain and top vote getter. Standouts include Sparhawk Akron Denison Gorby Mount Union Landrum Capital and Wing Baldwin Wallace along with Haynam Case and Payne Dayton on the first team.

Sparhawk Tom Ferguson Denison David Gorby Mount Union Dick Bechmittgen Baldwin- Wallace Jack Landrum Capital Stan Corbett Dayton Ralph Clelan Ashland Hugh Glover Otterbein Ed Smith Wooster Dave Samuelson Case Samuelson Leonard Muskingum Swanson Kenyon McIntyre Hiram Berry Watts Ohio Northern Hamm Seifert Stephens Bowling Green Hubn Karussi Kent State Rogala Heidelberg Reifensnyder Hickel Marietta Murray Thom Heller Gideon Baldwin-Wallace Brownsberger Shadle Driesbach Akron Foster Herschman Rupprecht Dawson John Carroll Schott

The Autogiro Banner and Fights that Made Headlines

Autogiro flies low over the bowl towing a sign urging Send your son to Harvard. King Levinsky, known as Kid the Dropper in boyhood, earns a KO record by felling Leo Lemski fifteen times in his first pro bout. Leon Lee plans a book The Inside Story of Primo Car era. Millner’s punt against Army proved decisive, saving Notre Dame’s season and derailing Army’s title hopes and Hank Anderson’s job.

Harvard King Levinsky Chicago Kid the Leo Lemski Leon Lee Primo Carera Millner Army Notre Dame Hank Anderson

Minnesota Freshmen Gridiron Pool Attracts 107 Players

Minnesota programs report 107 freshmen turned out for football this year, signaling strong depth for 1034 with ample sophomore material anticipated as veterans depart and newcomers compete for positions.

Minnesota

Wilberforce Repeats as Only Unbeaten Ohio Team

The 1933 Ohio football season saw Wilberforce College as the sole undefeated team with seven wins and one tie, while Ohio State, Wooster, and Rio Grande each lost only once. Ohio University led in scoring with 278 points, Wilberforce 244, and Miami 225, as Dayton closed the season with a 21 to 0 victory over Denison in a charity game.

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Four Champs On Ring Card This Week in Boxing

National boxing program features four champions this week. Vince Dundee defends his middleweight crown against Andy Callahan in Boston Friday night. Maxie Rosenbloom meets Wilson Dunn in Fort Worth in a 10 rounder. Kid Chocolate faces Frankie Wallace in Cleveland, Freddie Miller vs Paul Dazzo in Cincinnati, and other regional bouts across Muncie Peru Newark and Los Angeles.

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