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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

12

Old Connie Mack Declares Sales Are Not Breaking Up His Philadelphia Club

Connie Mack at Shibe Park states he is not breaking up the Athletics despite key trades. He cites funds to rebuild and vows no current star will be sold before 1934, seeking a first class catcher and more pitchers as he plans a pennant pursuit after the 1933 season upheaval.

Uefield Telgraph Bluefield W. V Connie Mack Philadelphia Shibe Park Athletics Chicago A's Mickey Cochrane Detroit George Earnshaw Chicago White Sox Lefty Grove Rube Walberg Max Bishop Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Grove Cochrane Earnshaw Walberg Bishop Mack Charles Berry Roy Mahaffey

New Brown Prexy Strong for Rajah

Louis B. Von Weise was elected president of the St. Louis club of the American baseball league, pledging to rebuild the Browns into a profitable, winning team. He called himself a 100 percent Hornsby man and said funds would be at Hornsby's disposal within reasonable limits, denying sale rumors and continuing Ball era plans. Hornsby, previously involved in trades at the Chicago meeting, intends further swaps to energize the Browns.

St. Louis Hornsby Louis B. von Weise Philip de Catesby Ball American Baseball League Browns Boston Red Sox Sforts Ball Rogers Hornsby Chicago Browies

Daily Telegraph All-State Eleven Released Saturday

The Daily Telegraph will publish its All West Virginia high school football selections on Saturday morning, one day before Stansbury’s squad. Leading coaches and state officials helped select honors for the most deserving players, with prominent grid officials and coaches from each section cooperating with the paper.

Daily Telegraph Stansbury All West Virginia High School

A’s Manager Mack Details Trades and Pitching Plans

In a candid meeting Mack outlines player moves and salary talks. Walberg Earnshaw Cochrane Bishop express desire to depart or be traded. He aimed to build a pitching staff around Lefty Grove, recounting Grove’s refusal to accept a pay cut and departure. He denies bankers influenced the sale, claiming it was his decision.

Mack Cochrane Bishop Walberg Earnshaw Mickey Tigers A's Lefty Grove Grove

Leaders Retain Cage Loop Pace in Sunset News Twin Bill

In Ramsey gym last night Wesleyans toppled National Guard 26 23 and Bookkeepers beat Baracas 37 35 in a thriller. Both leaders held top spots at midseason as comebacks defined the tight finishes. Tonight Beaver high gym hosts another twin bill with National Guards versus Wholesalers and Highlanders against Baracae in renewed cage action.

Wesleyans Baracas Beaver Ramsey Gym National Guard Beaver High Gym Ramsey National Guards Highlanders Baracae

Middies May Get New Coach for Grid Squad

Annapolis authorities declined to comment on a report that Lieut. Thomas James Hamilton of San Francisco may become football coach at the United States Naval Academy. While some say Hamilton could direct physical training, others doubt Miller will depart. Oversech will leave at year’s end. the football council meets early next year. Hamilton, a 1927 Naval Academy graduate, is from Columbus, Ohio.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy Thomas James Hamilton San Francisco Hamilton Edgar E Rip) Miller H. EB. Oversech Academy Athletic Council Department of Physical Training John H. Brown Oversech Academy Naval Academy Columbus Ohio

Marshall Selects John Zontini Captain for 1934 Team

Huntington W Va Dec 18 John Zontini of Seth star halfback was elected captain of the Marshall college football team for 1934 succeeding Marvin Wooley of East Liverpool C Letters were awarded to twenty players and the team manager Don Burns of Huntington

Huntington W. Va John Zontini Seth Marshall College Marvin Wooley East Liverpool Don Burns

Vines Critiques Amateur Tennis Ruling and Davis Cup Plans

A candid appraisal of amateur tennis governance sparks dispute as Hils worth Vines accuses officials of dictating articles to discourage open tournaments. He argues autonomy for stars, questions U S Lawn Tennis Association power, and doubts American Davis Cup prospects while Prentice offers cautious optimism for 1934 with Wood Shields Lott and Van Ryn as a core.

High Command Fimnes America Bill Tilden Vines Tilden Vinnie Richards Frank Shields Sidney Wood T'S Bernon Prentice United States Wood Shields Lott van Ryn Austin and Perry Mercer Beasley H. Ellsworth Vines Denmark

Boxing Ratings Reveal 1933 National Boxing Association

Providence December 18 Vince Dundee rises to middleweight top while Lou Brouillard moves to light heavyweight. Rat ings list champions and top contenders across heavyweight to flyweight with several changes and noted ties.

Providence R. I Vince Dundee Lou Brouillard National Boxing Association C. Foster Foster Rhode Island Commission Brouillard Dundee Primo Carnera Max Baer Max Schmeling Tommy Loughran King Levinsky Johnny Risko Don McCorkindale Jack Sharkey Patsy Peroni Lee Ramage Paulino Uzcudun Maxey Rosenbloom Joe Knight Tony Shucco John Henry Lewis Harry English Bob Goodwin al Gainer Clyde Chatelain Lew Scozza Fred Lenhart Teddy Yaroz Young Terry Jimmy Leto Jackie Davis Cerefino Garcia Barney Ross Wesley Ramey Tony Canzoneri Lew Massey Lou Amber Sammy Fuller Peter Jackson Cocoa Kid Benny Bass Steve Hallake Frankie Klick Freddy Miller

Ramsey Juniors to Play McComas Quint Today

Ramsey junior high five faces Mc Comas junior high this afternoon at Ramsey gym. Coach Lawton Gills protege squad meets Mc Comas at 3 30 oclock with local boys expected to have their hands full.

Ramsey Junior High Ramsey Gymnasium Lawton Gills Mc Comas

Bucknell Susquehanna Game Scores Snapshot

Bucknell 31 Susquehanna 25. Michigan 25 Maryland 29. Princeton 37 Rutgers 26. Waynesburg 40 Fairmont 30. Colorado 22 Kansas State 24. Union Ky 29 Louisville 32. Pitt 24 Butler 35. Wittenberg 25 Evansville 50. Syracuse 49 Toronto Ont 22. Geneva 48 Eurekas Windber Pa 15.

Bucknell Susquehanna Michigan Maryland Princeton Rutgers Waynesburg Fairmont Colorado Kansas State Union Louisville Pitt Butler Wittenberg Evansville Syracuse Toronto Ont Geneva Eurekas Windber

A Rare Treat For the Seafood Lover at Jimmys Restaurant

A seafood lover’s highlight appears at Jimmy's Restaurant with a rare treat on the menu. The item showcases fresh catches, prepared to emphasize natural flavors and regional seafood traditions. Local diners await the chef’s signature dish and potential daily specials.

Jimmy

Hubbell Tops National Pro Football in All Sports Poll

New York December 18 Carl Owen Hubbell the southpaw ace of the New York Giants was named man of the year in all sports by a nationwide panel of sports editors and writers. He led with 56 votes and headed a list dominated by baseball figures Hoover with six major leaguers among the top votes. Jack Lovelock Johnny Goodman and Fred Perry followed in the final ranking with strong showings in track golf and tennis.

New York Carl Owen Hubbell Associated Press Pepperty New York Giants Jack Lovelock Oxford New Zealand Bill Bonthron Princeton Lovelock Johnny Goodman Omaha Frederick J. Perry Hubbell Joe Hauser Minneapolis Southern California Cotton Warburton Army Jack Buckler Carl Hubbell John Goodman Fred Perry Bill Terry Glenn Cunningham Barney Ross Densmore Shute Chuck Klein Irvine Warburton

Coaches of District Schools OK Rules for Football

Philadelphia December 18 A survey of 75 district coaches from New York New Jersey West Virginia and Pennsylvania shows broad support to keep current football rules. Majority back dead ball rule retention 48 to 8 changing it. Opinions vary on goal line move knee rule forward pass liberalization and fumble advancement with most favoring no change or retention of current provisions.

Philadelphia New York New Jersey West Virginia Pennsylvania Football Coaches’ Association Harvey Harman University of Pennsylvania

Grant And Groan Artist Sues For A Half Million

Everett Marshall, Colorado wrestler, plans to file a 500000 damage suit against the Pennsylvania athletic commission. He was suspended after a match in Philadelphia for a mental relapse. Marshall says the insanity accusation gave him a black eye and he plans legal action.

Kansas City Everett Marshall Colorado Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Marshall Jim Landos Philadelphia

North-South Grid Fargas Gala Event in Charleston

Charleston hosts the first annual North-South Charity high school game on New Year’s Day with 22 players per side. West Virginia Coaches and Football Officials associations will meet, possibly jointly, to discuss the event. College mentors from five states and notable alumni are expected. Gov. Kump will attend in a special box.

Charleston West Virginia Charles J. Hodges Virginia Ohio Kentucky Western Pennsylvania H. G. Kump West Virginia University

Fisher Father of Wheeling Magistrate Dies at 70

Ferdinand Fisher aged 70, father of Magistrate Carl Fisher of Wheeling, died in Wheeling, West Virginia, on December 13. The passing was reported in local notices.

Wheeling W. Va Ferdinand Fisher Carl Fisher

Aged Man Struck by Car. Driver Not Held

An elderly man was killed today after stepping into a vehicle. Witnesses said John Phemeater, the driver, was not charged as the man walked into the street in front of the car.

John Phemeater

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