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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1933

Page

12

Brooklyn Buys Bob Edwards From Albany Club

Brooklyn National League club confirms the purchase of pitcher Bob Edwards, former Bluefield College star and Albany club signee, after he helped Dublin Virginia and Albany this season. A broad major league reshuffle later shows heavy movement and rookies entering the big leagues.

Brooklyn Bob Edwards Bluefield Albany Bluefield College Bluefird Edwards Dublin Peke Whalen Bob Phil Sage Searle Chicago Charles Chuck” Klein Philadelphia Benny Tate Montreal Roy Joiner Oakland Augie Alan San Francisco

All-America Team Chosen by 100 Coaches and Critics

Parke H. Davis leads a consensus selection with a panel of over 100 college coaches and many newspaper men naming the first consensus All-America football eleven. The chosen players include Ends Skladany and Geisler, Tackles Ceppi and Schwammel, Guards Corbus and Rosenberg, Center Bernard, Quarterback Montgomery, Halfbacks Buckler and Purvis, and Fullback Feathers. Gulf Refining presents engraved gold footballs to each member.

Parke H. Davis Famous Football Authority Bernard Michigan Montgomery Columbia Buckler Army Purvis Purdue Feathers Tennessee The Gulf Refining Company

Baseball Trade Roundup Involves Koenig Hendrick And More

The report outlines multiple baseball trades and acquisitions. Dick Ward departs Los Angeles as Mark Koenig Harvey Hendrick and Ted Kleinhaus head to Philadelphia while Frank Demaree Jim Mosolf and Roy Henshaw move to Los Angeles. Philadelphia adds Koenig Hendrick Kleinhaus from the Cubs and Jimmy Wilson from St. Louis along with Dana From Portland, sending Klein Davis Delker to St. Louis. St. Louis acquires Wilson, Davis, and Delker, while Pittsburgh brings in Piet Comorosky Spencer and Veltman amid trades with New York Oakland and Pittsburgh. Donie Bush exits as manager with Bob O’Farrell eyed as successor. Boston reports a cash deal to acquire Chick Hafey from Cincinnati.

Dick Ward Los Angeles Mark Koenig Harvey Hendrick Ted Kleinhans Atlanta Philadelphia Frank Demaree Jim Mosolf Roy Henshaw Koenig Hendrick Kleinhaas Cubs Jimmy Wilson St. Louis Dana Portland Klein Virgil Davis Eddie Delker Davis Delker Wilson Cincinnati Tony Piet Adam Comorosky Pittsburgh Glen Spencer New York Red Lucas Wally Roettger George Grantham Donie Bush Bob O’farrell Roettger Art Veltman Oakland Piet and Comorosky Grantham Joe Bowman Spencer Boston Chick Hafey

College Scores Roundup From Various Games

Waynesburg 32, Duquesne 52. Westminster 26, St Thomas 29. Pittsburgh 27, Purdue 33. Beckley 31, Capital City Charleston 14. Kansas 34, Kansas State 20. Hillsdale 19, Detroit City College 25. Albion 25, Notre Dame 48. Jamestown 18, North Dakota 44. Duke 33, Baltimore 25. Yankton 21, South Dakota 33. Central College 19, Drake 28. Catholic 24, St Joseph 21.

Waynesburg Duquesne Westminster St. Thomas Pittsburgh Purdue Beckley College Capital City Charleston Kansas Kansas State Hillsdale Detroit City Col Albion Notre Dame Jamestown North Dakota Duke Baltimore Yankton South Dakota Central College Drake Catholic St. Joseph

South Charleston tops Alumnae in high school basketball

South Charleston defeats Alumnae 39 to 26 in a high school basketball game.

South Charleston Alumnae

California Open leads as Coltrin fires 68 at Lakewood

Ben Coltrin of Lake Merced, San Francisco, carded 34 34 68 four under par to take a two stroke lead in the California open on the Lakewood Country club course in Long Beach. Leo Diegel and Olia Dutra tied for second after 35 35 70 while Archie Hambrick Lew Lynch and Ky Laffoon tied for fifth at par.

Long Beach Calif Ben Coltrin Lake Merced Country Club San Francisco Lakewood Country Club Cliff Baker Portland Ore Coltrin Leo Diegel Philadelphia Olia Dutra Santa Monica Abe Espinosa Chicago Fith Archie Haimbrick Young Bluefield W. Va Lew Lynch Dallas Tex Ky Laffoon Denver Fred Morrison Pasadena MacDonald Smith Nashville Tenn Mortie Dutra Detroit Harry Cooper Jimmy Hines New York

Ace Bailey in critical condition after skull fracture

In Boston Irvin Ace Bailey a Toronto hockey player remained in a coma after a major operation to relieve brain pressure from a skull fracture suffered Tuesday when knocked to the ice by Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins. Doctors held hope for recovery as league officials prepared to discuss Shore and Red Horner suspensions.

Boston Irvin Ace” Bailey Toronto Bailey Eddie Shore Boston Bruins Donald Munro Shore Red” Horner League

Couzens Proposes Penalizing Purchasers of Bootleg Liquor

Washington Senator Couzens urges an amendment to the liquor tax bill to treat the buyer of illegal alcohol as equally guilty as the seller. He notes municipalities seek a share of liquor revenue and cites debates in the senate finance and house wage committees over tax distribution and state refunds.

Couzens Washington Michigan Senate Finance Committee United States Conference of Mayors Senate Finance House Wage and Means

Williamson pug loses verdict to Ohio mug

Danny O'Keefe of Cincinnati outpointed Custer Perry of Williamson in a fast 10 round lightweight title bout. Kid Cook and Charley White drew in the 10 round semi final. Nger Hairston of Charleston defeated Joe Hyde in the preliminary.

Rescue of Girl Rescuer Leads to Arrest for Harassment

In New York an elderly investment broker Clarence Thorne was jailed on $500 bail for writing letters to Mrs. Evelyn Sharp. Thorne claimed a 20 year old river rescue by John Cavanaugh inspired him to help the rescued man with funds but Mrs. Sharp alleges the letters demanded a trust and included a threat of a lecture tour about her lack of gratitude.

New York Clarence Thorne Thorne Evelyn Sharp Thue

Gary Cooper Marries New York Debutante Sandra Shaw

Gary Cooper wed Sandra Shaw in a New York hotel ceremony at 2 p m. The couple left for a honeymoon in Phoenix, with plans to resume film work afterward. Shaw, debutante Veronica Balfe, is the daughter of Mrs. Paul Shields, a social figure.

New York Gary Cooper Strong Talking Pictures Sandra Shaw The Filme Cooper Phoenix Ariz Sofpware Veronica Balfe Paul Shields Society

Cooper Appears in Dozens of Pictures in Three Years

The actor has acted in more than 30 talking pictures over the past three years, reflecting a busy screen career and growing prominence in film.

Cooper

Clue to Missing Brinks Agent Spurs Bank Cash Heist Plot

In Chicago a pencilled note, found in a Brinks Express truck, hints that Albert R. Hammel may have stepped out moments before disappearing with $39,000. Investigators seek witnesses to an alleged abduction while Hammel’s note remains the only clue. The money had just been picked up from First National Bank.

Chicago Albert R. Hammel Brinks Express Company Hammel

Chase National Bank to Change Capital Structure

New York Dec 15 changes in Chase National Bank capital structure will be considered at the next directors meeting. The bank would issue preferred stock that may eventually be bought by the BR. F. C., as stated by Winthrop W. Aldrich, chairman.

New York Chase National Bank United States BR. F. C Winthrop W. Aldrich

Tony Canzoneri Beats Cleto Locatelli in Ten Rounds

New York December 15 Tony Canzoneri defeated European lightweight champion Cleto Locatelli in ten rounds in a fierce bout. Canzoneri controlled early and middle rounds, but Locatelli showed courage and stamina, bleeding from cuts yet lasting the distance. The decision keeps Canzoneri’s winning streak intact while Locatelli earned praise for a tactical, hard fought debut in America.

New York Tony Canzoneri Cleto Locatelli Tony Cleto Canzoneri Locatello Vas Quietus Rep van Klaveren Francois Sybille Belgium Kid Chocolate Cecil Payne Locatelli Emashesa Barney Rose Chicago

Alumni Favor Bach as Duquesne Coach

Duquesne University has not named a successor to Elmer Layden. Alumni dinner sparked uproar at Bach’s name. Bach, Notre Dame man, has been Layden's line mentor. University president ill. salary talks and 100 applications delay decision. Layden praised by crowd. team captains named for 1934 season. Football results Miami 0 Tampa 0.

Pittsburgh Duquesne University Elmer Layden Joseph Anthony Bach Bach Notre Dame Layden Hank Anderson J. J. Callahan Duquesne Post Duquesne George Rado Brookfield Ohio Eastern Guard Art Strutt Mingo Junction

West Virginia Cagers Open Campaign Against Wesleyan

Morgantown W Va Dec 15 West Virginia university opens its 1933 34 basketball season tomorrow night at home versus Wesleyan in the closing feature of an all day coaches and officials court clinic The Mountaineers coached by Marshall Glenn known as Little Sleepy seek to reverse a series deficit against Wesleyan Glenn introduces a sliding zone defense and pivot man offense marking a new era for the team

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Wesleyan Quint Marshall Glenn Francis Stadsvold West Virginia

Michigan Coach Kipke Helps Columbia Study Stanford

In New York on December 15, Harry Kipke, Michigan coach, aided Columbia in studying Stanford’s attack for a Rose Bowl prep. Kipke joined Lou Little and Columbia staff at an armory drill to analyze Stanford’s offense and help shape a defense for the Lion varsity. Practically all drills focused on defense as Columbia prepares for Pasadena.

New York Harry Kipke Michigan Columbia Stanford Pasadena Cal Kipke The Armory Lou Little Northwestern Cardinals

Greenleaf Turbulence Costs New Yorker In Pocket Billiards

Ralph Greenleaf failed to finish in the top five after a temper eruption in his match with James Caras. Referee forfeited the game as Greenleaf argued a foul claim, leaving Caras tied for second with Erwin Rudolph. Bennie Allen upset George Kelly in 16 innings to widen the race.

Chicago Ralph Greenleaf James Caras Wilmington Del Caras Joseph Ferguson New York Erwin Rudolph Cleveland Andrew Ponzi Philadelphia George Kelly Bennie Allen Kansas City Allen Kelly

Carnera to Mia with old Tommy for title bout

Primo Carnera and Tommy Loughran agreed to fight in Miami on February 22 for the heavyweight championship. The bout would be the first in Florida since 39 years ago and would require Louis Soresi’s approval in Italy. Carnera aims to fight Baer next if successful.

New York Primo Carnera Tommy Loughran Miami Florida Jim Corbett Charlie Mitchell Jacksonville Loughran Carnera Madison Square Garden Italy Louis Soresi Bill Duffy Primo Conte de Savoia Max Baer Trick Baer Garden Jack Sharkey Phil Scott Miami Beach Tex Rickard Sharkey Young Ray Impellittiere Rickard Soresi

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