Five Princeton Grid Stars Dominate 1932 Beaver All-Opponent Team
Princeton players occupy five of eleven positions on the Beaver All-Opponent grid team chosen by twelve 1932 Beaver squad members. Tony Francs and Frankie Iafolla are unanimous selections. Bob Kyle narrowly misses. Crumpecker named alternate as voting tightens with remaining ballots.
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Rivefield
LI le Bee
Beaver
Princeton Grid
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Welch
Northork
Hinton
Beckley
Gary
Oak Hill
Stoddard
Hatcher
Salt
Povlich
Grablick
Lipscomb
Underwood Beckley
Woodrum
Roney
France
Northfork
Iafolla
Kyle
Princey
Crumpecker
Prince
Tony Francs
Frankie Iafolla
Bob Kyle
Francs
Frankie
Bill Roney
Anderson
Beavers
Four Nebraskans Named to All-Big Six Honor Group
Four Nebraska players earned spots on the Associated Press all star first team from the Big Six after votes by coaches athletic directors and sports writers. The list includes Nebraskas Steve Hokus Walter Zeckser Corwin Hulbert Lawrence Ely and George Sauer with others from Kansas Kansas State Missouri Oklahoma and Iowa State also receiving recognition. A second team honors Nebraskas Lee Penney and fullback Bernie Masterson among others from Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Iowa State.
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Kansas City
Nebraska
Associated Press
Gafidiron
New
University of Kansas
Kansas State College
Oklahoma
Missouri
Steve Hokus
Pete Mehringer
Kansan
Walter Zeckser
Kan State
Lawrence Ely
George Atkeson
Kansas
Corwin Hulbert
Charles Schiele
Oen Oklahoma
Elmer Schaake
Leons Graham
George Sauer
Lee Penney
Percy Gill
Warren Debus
Patt Young
Ellis Bashara
Neil Weybrew
Kan
Smith Watkins
Bernie Masterson
Christ Mathis
Dick Grefe
Iowa State
Dougal Russell
WVU Quarterback Eck Allen Expected to Leave Hospital
George Eck Allen West Virginia University quarterback injured his ankle in the Washington and Lee game on November 12. A blister from tight bandages worsened and an operation was performed at Ohio Valley hospital. Doctors said he is making rapid progress and should leave the hospital late this week.
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Wheeling
W. Va
George (Eck) Allen
West Virginia University
Allen
Washington and Lee
Washington and Jefferson
Sundey Allen
Ohio Valley Hospital
Bowie track shows profit for 1932 season
The Bowie racecourse in Maryland likely posted the state’s only profit in 1932 after 98 days of racing. The Bryan and O’Hara Memorial handicap at Bowie capped the season with strong parimutuel betting, aided by free tickets to draw crowds despite broader state losses. A proposed ten percent tax on winnings threatens next year’s prospects, drawing opposition from officials and fans.
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Maryland
Bowie
Free State
United States
Havre de Grace
Laurel
Pimlico
Cumberland
Marlboro
Timonium
Hageratown
Gallimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Reds trade Babe Herman to Cubs for Moore Richbourg Smith Hemsley cash
Sidney Well president of Cincinnati Reds announces a deal sending star outfielder Babe Herman to the Chicago Cubs. In return Cincinnati acquires Johnny Moore Lance Richbourg pitcher Bob Smith and catcher Rollie Hemsley along with cash.
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N Baseball
Sidney Well
Cincinnati Reds
Babe Herman
Chicago Cubs
Johnny Moore
Lance Richbourg
Bob Smith
Rollie Hemsley
Reds
Moore
Richbourg
Remsley
Massively Built Football Guard Captures Attention
A vivid verse recalls a colossal football guard whose broad shoulders span a yard and who towers over the field. A playful maiden admires him, whispering that he is cute as she gazes up from the stands.
War Owls Endure In State Race Amid Claims Of Title
War High School Owls along with Moundsville and Huntington claim top state honors after remaining undefeated in major eliminations. Huntington declined a post season challenge from Big Creek, while Moundsville earned its flawless record by a forfeit from Benwood.
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Big Creek
West Virginia
Moundsville
Huntington
War
Ed Crow
Ton
Pony Express
Seli
Benwood
Voundeville
Bill Ellis
Kerr Whitfield
Davis and
Likins
Harry Stansbury
Manndeville
Spears and Shroyer Ban Scrimmage Work Across Seasons
Montgomery West Virginia reports Dr C W Spears Wisconsin coach and Ken Shroyer New River State Golden Bears coach both banned scrimmages through their 1932 seasons. The two longtime friends first met in 1921 at a national basketball tournament. Correspondence continues about their past experiment and its noted success.
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Montgomery
W. Va
C. W. Spears
Wisconsin University
Ken Shroyer
New River State
Golden Bears
United States
Doc Spears
Chicago University
Shroyer
Spears
Pearisburg Five Wins Giles County Laurels
Pearisburg high school, led by Martin, defeated Glen Lyn 40 to 32 in the Giles County tournament opener. Elimination games listed include Newport 18 White Gate 15 Glen Lyn 20 Pembroke 10 Pearisburg 41 Kimparton 27, Glen Lyn 28 Eggleston 14, Pearlsburg 26 Newport 20.
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Narrows. Va
Pearisburg
Martin
Glen Run
Gilles County
Johnson Brothers
Glen Lyn
Newport
White Gate
Pembroke
Pearlsburg
Kimparton
Eggleston
Jacques Named to Succeed Ramsay as USGA President
Herbert Jacques of Boston, a former Harvard track star, was nominated to succeed H. H. Ramsay as president of the United States Golf Association. The election will occur at the annual meeting in New York on January 7, replacing the late Robert M. Cutting who died last week.
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New York
Herbert Jacques
Boston
Harvard
H. H. Ramsay
United States Golf Association
Jacques
Robert M. Cutting
Melvin A. Traylor
Ramsay
Reds Trade Babe Herman to the Cubs for Four Players
Sidney Weil, Reds president, announced Babe Herman is traded to the Chicago Cubs for four players and cash. Cincinnati receives Bob Smith Johnny Moore Lance Richbourg Rollie Hemsley while Wally Gilbert and Ernie Lombardi go to Brooklyn. The deal follows Herman's .325 season and his prior March trade from Brooklyn.
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Cincinnat
Sidney Weil
Cincinnati Reds
Babe Herman
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Bob Smith
Johnny Moore
Lance Richbourg
Rollie Hemsley
Herman
Brooklyn
Redy
Wally
Reds
Hafey
Weil
Glendale
Cal
Prospects Bright for Michigan to Land Game Prospects Bright for Michigan to Land Game
Alumni in the West hope to lift a post season ban to allow Michigan to play Southern California in the Rose tournament at Pasadena on January 2. Middlewest reports credit rising Big Ten faculty support with the chance of seeing the unbeaten Wolverines on the West Coast. Trojan officials wait for Big Ten action before inviting any opponent.
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Big Ten
Far West
Michigan
Southern California
Pasadena
Middlewest
Wolverines
West Coast
Trojan
Colgate
Pittsburgh
Finnish runners invited to compete in the United States
Wauri Virtanen, a standout Finnish distance runner, agreed to compete on American tracks this winter under A A U jurisdiction. Lauri Lehtinen and Volmari Iso Heliof may join if they accept. The trio must obtain Finnish union permission and would race under A A U authority while in the United States. Virtanen has Olympic 6000 meter and marathon experience, replacing Paavo Nurmi in the marathon.
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Helsingfors
Wauri Virtanen
Amateur Athletic Union of
United States
Lauri Lehtinen
Victor
Ralph Hill
Volmari Iso- Hoiol
Finnish Athletic Union
Dan Ferris
Virtanen
Paavo Nurmi
Advertising to sales ratio held steady in 1932 survey
The National Industrial Advertisers association released a budget survey of 160 firms showing advertising expense as a share of total sales costs at 2.36 percent in 1932, above 1929 and near 1928 levels. The report called this encouraging and noted ongoing appreciation of industrial advertising despite cost cuts.
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Chicago
Slaying Man Sentenced in Trace Creek Killing Case
W. B. Dempsey was sentenced to 18 years for second degree murder in the Estepp shooting on Trace Creek. He claimed Estepp threatened him with a rock during the Estepnew Taccoon hunt incident several months earlier in Williamson West Virginia.
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Williamson
W. Va
W. B. Dempsey
Trace Creek
Dempsey
Esteppa
Rock
Football scoring tumbled to new low in 1932 season
The Associated Press compiled records from 159 teams showing an average of 12.83 points per game, the lowest in 11 years. Texas Christian led scoring with 283 points in 11 games, while Colgate allowed no punts and averaged 29.8 points in nine games. West Liberty Teachers posted 32.2 per game. Nebraska held Pitt to scoreless tie and went 7-6 against Minnesota in eight games.
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New York
Associated Press
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Nebraska
Pittsburgh Machine
Minnesota
Texas Christian
West Liberty
Little West Virgin
Cy Young Named Coach Of General Cagesters
Richmond Virginia November 30 Washington and Lee's basketball varsity will be coached by Harry K Cy Young one of the universitys outstanding athletes Ellerman steps down after a period of service Young returns to his alma mater in 1930 as freshman coach He has good prospects for the team this year
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Richmond
Washington and Lee
Harry K
Cy) Young
Young
Ray Ellerman
Quint
Ellerman
Wisconsin Ator
Freshaw
Greasy Neale Won't Give Speeches This Winter
Morgantown West Virginia November 30 Earle Greasy Neale head coach of football at West Virginia University will not give speeches this winter He has spoken at many banquets the past two years but after the season he is tired and plans to visit his parents in Parkersburg for a two week stay then retire to Lost Creek He will speak at WVU sports banquet on December 12 only.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Earle
Greasy” Neale
West Virginia University
Neale
Parkersburg
Lost Creek
Bancroft Named Minneapolis Manager for 1932 Champs
Dave Bancroft to manage the Minneapolis club for 1932 after signing a one year contract. The former shortstop star with the Phillies Nationals and Giants follows Donie Bush as head of the American Association champions. Club President Mike Keiley did not disclose salary, but writers expect top minor league pay.
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Donie Bush
Millers
Minneapolis
Dave
Bancroft
Gdées
Cincinati Reds
Philadelphia Nationals
New York Giants
Mike Keiley
Spors
All-Southern Conference Football Team Picks
Jimmy Hitchcock of Auburn and Don Zimmerman of Tulane drew heavy praise on the eighth annual AP All-Southern ballot. The vote shows a tight race among stars Beattie Feathers Tennessee Dixie Roberts Vanderbilt John Cain Alabama and others with Hitchcock favored at quarterback and Zimmerman listed at halfback.
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Jimmy Hitchcock
Don Zimmerman
Auburn
Tulane
Associated Press
Hitchcock
Zimmerman
Bucks
Beattie Feathers
Tennessee
Clyde
Dixie” Roberts
Vanderbilt
John Cain
Alabama
Arial
Leyendecker
Vandy
Feathers
Tenn
HB Cain
Rupert
Kentucky
Rossiter
Duke
Bill Brinns
Malcolm Aitken
Marion Talley
Eugene Hite
Howard Neblett
Georgia Tech
Lowell Mason
Clyde Roberts Vandervilt
Norman Mott
Georgia
Ralph Kercheval
Navy grid squad in good condition for Army clash
Annapolis Md Nov 30 Navy enters the Army game in Philadelphia Saturday with several varsity players injured but Coach Rip Miller provides a probable lineup. Campbell at fullback Berries and Clark at halfbacks Slack at quarterback Murray left end Brooks left tackle Reedy left guard Harbold center Byrne right guard Kane right tackle Prayer Miller right end Chung Hoon not listed but likely a key offensive cog.
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Navy
Army
Philadelphia
River Severn
Rip” Miller
Miller
Campbell
Berries
Clark
Slack
Murray
Brooks
Reedy
Harbold
Byrne
Kane
Prayer Miller
Chung-Hoon
Army Navy practice drills reveal returning players eyeing Saturday game
West Point reports Abe Lincoln and Pete Kopesak back with Army for Navy gate prep. Most released by doctors to play part time as workouts continue. Vidal has not yet reported. Scrimmage emphasizes Lawlor Edwards Burlingame Kendrick with drills halted for corrections. team to Valley Forge for seclusion until Saturday.
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West Point
N. Y
Abe Lincoln
Pete Kopesak
Army
Navy
Pick Vidal
Groy
Lawlor
Edwards
Burlingame
Kendrick
Sasse
Dorn
Valley Forge
New River Star Fritz Named All South Player for Dec 10 Game
Eugene Fritz, all state tackle for West Virginia University, chosen for All South in the All South vs All North game at Baltimore Stadium on December 10. The Tulsa native, 6'2", 212 pounds, finishes his fourth year with the Golden Bears and will train in Baltimore under Dick Harlow. He previously starred at Haskell Institute and is set to head coaching at a top Pennsylvania preparatory school after graduation.
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W. Va
Eugene Fritz
Golden Bears
West Virginia
Baltimore Stadium
Fritz
Baltimore
Dick Harlow
Ken Shroyer
Western
Golden Bear
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kansas
Schoos
Pennsylvania
Haskel Institute
Haskell
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