Mitch's Musings on Football Bets and Week's Upsets
The column reviews a week of football picks with a batting average near .682 and a season record 8% correct, 92% wrong. It notes upsets like Iowa beat Purdue and Dartmouth surprising, while predictions include Harvard over Brown and Notre Dame over Northwestern, with a few ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Purdue
Boilermakers
Aic
Oregon State
Uurph
Fordham
Cornell
Dartmouth
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bobcats
Carnegie Tech
Georgetown
Colgate
Syracuse
Harvard
Brown
Alabama
Georgia Tech
John Carroll
Muskingum
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Princeton
Navy
Tulane
Kentucky
Pitt
Nebraska
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Wesleyan
Marshall
Buckeye Conference Title Hangs On Thanksgiving Day
Ohio University and Cincinnati share Buckeye title hopes after Cincinnati’s 2 0 win over Ohio. Miami and Xavier also factor as teams jockey for position with remaining league and non conference games. Wooster, Carroll, Baldwin Wallace, and Denison keep pennant chances alive as schedule winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Cincinnati
Buckeye
Cincinnati
Ohio
Linemen
George Smith
Frank Buck
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan
Athens
Wesleyan
Marshall
Xavier University
University of Indiana
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ohio Stadium
Joan Carroll
Muskingum
Carrol
Case
Baldwin Wallace
Wooster
Denison
Carroll
Heidelberg
Tiffin Bext
Tid Bits From Everywhere Collected by Col McLemore
Henry McLemore surveys athletes moving from track to football naming Purdue Purdue Duane Purvis hammer champ Pete Zaremba N Y U Ivan Fuqua Indiana Willis Ward Michigan Glenn Hardin L B U Jack Torrange and others plus colorful anecdotes about Ralph Metcalfe Bob MacAllister and more including boxing and Olympic lore from ancient times and Alfred Jochim of Union City N J holding his seventh national all around title and three Olympic teams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Duane Purvis
Purdue
Pete Zaremba
Ivan Fuqua
Indiana
Willis Ward
Michigan
Glenn Hardin
Jack Torrange
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette
Bob MacAllister
Bob
Mountain Dean
Moss Beard
Chicago Blackhawks
Church Gardiner
Max Baer
Hollywood
Jack Dempsey
Army
Harvard
Melancoma
Titus
Alfred Jochim
Union City
N. J
Grid Heroes of the Week Highlight College Gridiron Stars
Francis Land of Minnesota starred in a 0-0 tie with Michigan with 102 rushing yards and 16 kicks. Other top players include Joe Laws Purdue Iowa, Red Franklin Oregon State, Jack Buckler Army, South Beattie Feathers Tennessee, Millard Howell Alabama, Bill Smith Washington, Bob Stansberry Montana, Charlie Casper Texas Christian, Bill Couser Texas A&M.
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Chicago
U.P
Francis
Pug) Land
Minnesota
Michigan
Land
Norman
Red
Charlie Casper
Texas
Bill Couser
Texas & M
Rice
Pro Grid Loop Surprises as Giants Top Bears 3-0
In NFL action the New York Giants edged the Chicago Bears 3-0 on a late second-quarter field goal by Ken Strong. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cardinals also won, while Boston routed Green Bay 20-7 and Cincinnati beat Portsmouth 10-7. Philadelphia moved atop the Eastern standings with a 25-6 win over Pittsburgh.
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Chicago Bears
New York Giants
Ken Strong
Giants
Brooklyn
Chicago Cardinals
Herman Hickman
Boston
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Musick
Pinkett
Hinkle
Green Bay
Portamouth
Cincinnati Reds
Corzine
Lee
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Joe Carter
Hansen
Woodruff
Brovetti
T ' New York
Boston Philadelphia
WEST
Portsmouth
Chicago Cards
New York
Philadiepnia
Bartlett Triumph Over Ames-Bern 30-18 in ABAT League
Bartlett High School defeated Ames-Bern 30 to 18 in ABAT League action. Ellis led Bartlett with five field goals while Webster Rudolph and Newton each added three two-pointers. Kennedy contributed in the win.
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Ames-Bern High
Ellis
Victors
Webster
Rudolph
Newton
Kennedy
Bartlett
Ancuscsasmqrascees
Ccewinsapolicemace
Rugcipa
Acaivassecuscne
Cercimscomicemmae
Heibel
Marietta
Portsmouth Upset Loss to Reds 10-7 in Cincinnati
Portsmouth Spartans missed a chance at first in the Western Division as Cincinnati Reds won 10-7. Corzine scored a late touchdown for Cincinnati, with Clark adding the extra point and Lee kicking a field goal in the second period. Presnell tallied Portsmouth’s touchdown and extra point, while Gutowsky and Presnell helped drive the Spartans late, but were unable to overcome the Reds’ defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Washington
Bob Stansperry
Montana
Stanford
Southwest
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Spartans
Reds
Burdick
Spartan
Lefebvre
Clark
Corzine
Tuckwell
Cadell
Lee
Presnell
Mooney
Gutowsky
Mike Palm
Neenieey Christensen
Emerson
R.G
Cayw
Cnmeneye
Tackwell Breen
Cotaneade Pki
Wolisesake Ampkin
Song Schehas Seawe
Baush
Abruzbino
Tron Man Lund Pug Lund Seen Valued Gopher Player
Minnesota back known as Tron Man Lund has played 795 minutes in 14 games across the last two seasons for the Gophers. The note highlights his sustained presence and role on the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pug’ Lund
Minnesota
The
Gophers
Bruni Converts Nineteen Short Yardage Plays This Season
Rutgers fullback Art Bruni powered through three yards or less for first downs or touchdowns on nineteen occasions this season, matching a recurring feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Bruni
Rutgers
Wolves Stull Favorites To Capture Title
Michigan and Minnesota lead a four team chase for the Big Ten title with four days left in the season. Ohio State Illinois and Wisconsin also in the mix after upsets altered the race. A Michigan loss or tie or a Minnesota win could reshape the standings as Ohio State and Illinois clash at Columbus.
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Chicago
U.P
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio State
Illinois
Linois
Columbus
Wisconsin
Purdue
Iowa
Indiana
Bloomington
Dartmouth
Nebraska
Duke
Hal “Astern
Georgia
Army
Princeton
Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Columbia
Syracuse
New York University
Carnegie Tech
Georgetown
West Virginia
Lehigh
Lehigh- Lafayete, and Temple-Villa Nova
Midwest
Northwestern
Michigan State
Drake
Iowa State
North Carolina State
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Tulane
Sewanee
Louisiana
Mississippi State
Mississippi
Centenary
Stanford
California
Palo Alto
Oregon
Washington
Washington State
St. Mary's
Heavies Clash In Blockbuster Boxing Schedule
This week’s boxing slate features Ray Impellettiere against Tommy Loughran in a 10 round main event at the New York Coliseum. The card lists bouts across multiple cities with several notable heavies and light heavies, including Neusel, Poreda, Gainer, and Brouillard. The schedule spans tonight through Friday with international and regional contenders in action.
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Ing
New York Area
Ray Impellettiere
Tommy Loughran
Impellettiere
Primo Carnera
Loughran
New York Coliseum
Boston
Winston
Hartford
Conn
Dick Madden
Holyoke
Mass
Jackie Davis
Cleveland
Junior Weiter
Frankie Carlton
Jersey City
New York
Walter Neusel
Stanley Poreda
New Jersey
Los Angeles
Bobby Pacho
Peter Jackson
Junior Weiters
Portland
Ore
Young Firpo
Burke
Idaho
Wesley Woods
Yakima
Wash
New Haven
al Gainer
Joe Sekura
Dayton
Ray Impeliettiere
Cold Springs
N. Y
Philadelphia
Tony Canzoneri
Kid Chocolate
Lou Brouillard
Worcester
Tony Shucco
Hollywood
Cal
Tommy Paul
Buffalo Feather
Abie Israel
Seattle
Levinusky Division Contested Ownership Split
Pete Reilly controls 25 percent of King Levinsky with Lena Levensaky 15 and Harold Steinman 10. The remaining share belongs to the fighter himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Reilly
King Levinsky
Lena
Harold Steinman
Unwinding Horses in Thoroughbred Training
Training notes explain that conditioning a thoroughbred takes about eight weeks and tapering him off uses a similar period. The text defines unwinding as the tapering phase after peak conditioning.
Notre Dame Scores Early Touchdowns After Five Games 1933
Punch misses Notre Dame tallying two touchdowns in its first five games of 1933. The team gained 1254 yards, averaging 627 yards per touchdown.
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Notre Dame
Conacher Versatile Star Shines In Chicago Sports
Lionel Conacher emerges as a versatile athlete for the Chicago Blackhawks. He plays defense in hockey and excels in wrestling and football, underscoring his multi sport talents.
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Lionel Conacher
Chicago
Three unbeaten teams remain in national race
Army and Princeton stay undefeated as Duke also lines up for a key test. Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska, and Georgia fall from title contention while Navy, Rutgers, and Yale seek upsets in a busy Saturday slate across the East, Midwest, and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Princeton
Duke
Michigan
Oregon
Nebraska
Georgia
Navy
Rutgers
North Carolina State
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
America
Tigers
A. A. U Opens 45th Annual Convention in Pittsburgh
The Amateur Athletic Union begins its 45th annual convention in Pittsburgh with amendments and proposals from about 30 committees. Changes expected include boxing rules and event measurements, with metric measurement favored for international uniformity. The Middle Atlantic Association backs heavier boxing gloves and longer rounds. The national records committee presents 119 new records for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.P
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Middle Atlantic Association
National Records Committee
May Meet Maxie Rosenbloom for Title Defense
Maxie Rosenbloom may defend the light heavyweight title against Boston fighter Tony Shucco. Shucco holds one decision over Rosenbloom in a prior bout that was contested at an overweight limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxie Rosenbloom
Boston
Tony Shucco
Tony
Maxie
Two praying teams meet as Centre and Sooners share pregame prayers
Centre College's Praying Colonels and Oklahoma Sooners both begin games with prayer led by Casey Cason, the tackle, highlighting a ritual before kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre College
Oklahoma
Casey Cason
West Virginia U Wins 26 13 Over Wesleyan In 1933 Action
West Virginia University defeats rival West Virginia Wesleyan 26 to 13 in a late season college football game. Davis Elkins posts a 53 0 blowout over Albright to raise its season total to 372 points. Bluefield College beats Shenandoah 26 7 as New River, Shepherd also win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan
Davis Elkins
Albright College
Little Bluefield College
Enht
Shenandoah
Marshall College
Buckeye
Ohio Wesleyan
Thundering Herd
Ohio
Bethany College
Allegheny
Bethany
West Liberty
Salem
New River
Armstrong
Shepherd
Galladuet
Davis-Elkins
St. Vincents
Latrobe
West Virginia
Georgetown
Washington, D. C
Morris-Harvey
Barboursville
Wesleyan
Glenville
Buckhannon
Orehead
P. Op
Bluefield
Vccdencchdaudec
Fairmont
Sicis
Marshall
Glenville Comtittnnes
Ee Prong
Wm West. Va. Univ
Ial Wesleyan
Botrony
Ohio State Faces Minnesota in Key Nonconference Clash
Ohio State seeks to rebound after a rough stretch with two decisive losses in recent nonconference play. Minnesota handed Ohio a tough defeat, while Wisconsin pulled away in a separate tilt. Rosequist, Ohio’s star, exited with an ankle injury and may miss the next test.
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Rosequist
Ohio
Wisconsin
Dick Back
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