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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
11
York December 28 AP reports coaches favor amendments to the football code proposed by Joe McKenney of Boston College. Changes include back on the goal line costs, forward passing from scrimmage, defensive team to recover a fumble, and clarifications of forward progress and penalties. Coaches expect to vote at the annual rules session.
The Temple Owls, undefeated and a bit rain battered, prepare for the Inaugural Sugar classic in New Orleans. Weather and wet field conditions loom as the team, with Philadelphia training roots, seeks to maintain an unblemished record against a damp, challenging gridiron.
Prof Floyd H Eastwood of New York University urges a six point program to cut football fatalities in high and preparatory schools. The proposal calls for a HS coaches association, higher coaching standards, safer tackling, thorough physicals, on field first aid, and proper warm ups plus safer equipment.
Candle light service was held at the Presbyterian Church in Harrisonville. Rev. David Williams led the program. Christmas visitors included Henry Wyatt of Athens and Mr and Mrs Glenn Haning of Downington visiting the Wyatts.
Pasadena report cites Stanford coach Tiny Thornhill calling his Rose Bowl team the finest in a decade with Bobby Grayson leading passing and laterals. Alabama workouts under Coach Frank Thomas show full strength, with a projected starting lineup including Ray Francis at center and Dean Hutson at end preparing for the January showdown.
Detroit plan contemplates an international speedboat regatta on the Detroit River to replace the Labor Day Harmsworth Trophy. With Gar Wood unlikely to defend next year, the American Power Boat Association proposes four international events featuring pilots from Canada France Italy Sweden and the United States. The main event would award the Ebenburn Memorial Trophy for a new 225 cubic inch class akin to Europe’s four litre class.
In Chicago tonight Max Baer will box King Levinsky in a four round exhibition at Chicago Stadium. The Illinois State Athletic Commission says the world heavyweight title is not at stake though a knockout by Levinsky would boost his claim. The bout uses six ounce gloves and shortened tape. No official decision will be given, but writers may vote if both boxers stay on their feet. About 18,000 spectators are expected with receipts near 30,000.
Notre Dame President John F. O’Hara told a Town Halls Club audience that football’s college role remains secure if public interest pays dividends. He urged sportsmanlike education and faulted teachers for publishing contracts and society ties, claiming children’s development is at risk.
Delegates from 17 counties in Southeastern Ohio gather in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Security Bank Building to organize and consider a code of ethics. Alfred Campbell of Oak Hill is district chairman and Neil Thomas is Athens County chairman. John W. Dowler and J. W. Wilson represent this county as delegates.
National Football Rules Committee chair Walter Okeson says safety remains the priority while considering more use of the lateral pass. He notes 1934 season had exciting games and fewer injuries, with kickoff punting improving despite a thinner ball. Debate centers on how to handle accidental forward passes and rules on stopping progress.
New York December 28. Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals won the NL pitching honors with 30 victories and 7 losses and led in strikeouts with 195 while Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants dominated earned run average. Dean and Hubbell shared several league-leading stats and Dean recorded seven shutouts and 25 complete games.
Indianapolis report states Chuck Klein, 1938 NL batting champion, says he has no intention of being a holdout in 1935. Rumors claim Cubs players may face pay cuts when 1935 contracts go out around January 10. Klein batted .301 last season after a .368 year in 1983.
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