Brown Busy Preparing Beavers For Lid Opener
Coach Bob Brown works to form a new Beaver basketball squad for the opening game against the Alumni on Christmas night. The roster draws mainly from junior high, with few varsity veterans, including Fortune, Jarrett, Purdue, Peters, Studebaker, Lazenby, Harrison, and Smith, as potential starters.
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McComas Juniors Defeat Ramsey Shooters 9-6 In Close Mock-Game
McComas junior high edged Ramsey 9-6 as a fast start gave McComas a lead that Ramsey erased to tie 6-6 before McComas scored late baskets. Peters tied Ramsey with a field goal but Borish and Weeks answered to seal the visitors win at Ramsey Gym.
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Ace Bailey Remains Critical After Life Threatening Injury
Boston December report on Irvin Ace Bailey of Toronto still critical with fractured skull after surgery. Dr. Donald Munro notes slight gains but no real improvement. Bailey feeds via IV and nears normal chart readings. Eddie Shore, shaken Bruins star, seeks retirement plan while keeping Bailey’s condition first.
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Red” Horner
Toronto Maple Leafe
National Hockey League
Birdies Needed for Pros to Pluck Plums
In Los Angeles top pros chase a $26,500 tourney purse this winter as players like Leo Diegel advocate aggressive play. Diegel shot three under par to win the Southern California Open and then secured the California Open title at Long Beach six under par.
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Wilmer Institute Ophthalmology Director William H Wilmer Retires
Baltimore note announces the retirement of Dr. William H. Wilmer from July 1 as director of the Wilmer Institute of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The news came from his office in Baltimore.
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William H. Wilmer
Wilmer Institute of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Helen Jacobs Named Outstanding Girl Star of 1933 Sports Poll
Helen Jacobs, United States tennis champion and Wightman cup star, is tied with Carl Hubbell as a top 1933 sports performer in the AP poll. The complete list places Jacobs first among women with 64 votes, followed by Virginia Van Wie, Lenore Kight, Katherine Rawls, and others, with several notable names earning single votes.
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Great Britain
Carl Hubbell
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Helen Wills Moody
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Babe) Didrikson
Alice Marble
Anne Townsend
Joyce Wethered
Glenna Collett Ware
Sarah Palfrey
Willie Kamm Sets Only WEW Record
Willie Kamm of Cleveland set the only new individual fielding mark for third basemen in the 1933 American League season with a .984 percentage across 379 chances. Dick Porter tied the major league outfield record at .996, sharing the honor with Sam West. Detroit led doubles with 167. Chicago topped putouts with 4194 assists at 1934. Washington’s Joe Kuhel led first basemen at .996 with 126 double plays, while Merv Shea of St Louis led catchers at .996. Cleveland pitchers Clint Brown and Wesley Ferrell posted flawless fielding in 32 and 28 games respectively. Washington tied its 1932 team fielding at .979 to lead, narrowly missing the Athletics’ 1932 world record.
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Athletics
Jimmy's Restaurant Offers Free Eats Downtown
A note describes Jimmy's Restaurant providing complimentary meals to shoppers downtown, inviting the public to stop by during their shopping trip. The offer emphasizes free food served at the venue's downtown location, encouraging foot traffic.
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Lions Head West for Rose Bowl Battle
Columbia's football team leaves New York for Pasadena to face Stanford in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Lou Little leads 30 players plus coaches, wives, and reporters amid a raucous sendoff at Pennsylvania Station with Mayor O’Brien and local officials in attendance. The trip includes stops in St. Louis, Dallas, El Paso, and Tucson for practice before the Pasadena game.
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Lions of Columbia
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Pennsylvania
California
Chick” Meehan
St. Louis
Dallas
el Paso
Tucson
Joe Ferrara
Little
Naval School Officials Retain Miller as Coach
Annapolis announces E. E. Miller will return next fall as head football coach for a third year. Reappointment confirmed by Captain John W. Wilcox Jr. changes include Lieut. Comdr. John H. Brown Jr. as director of football and Lieut. Thomas J. Hamilton as assistant director. Captain Wilcox to be succeeded by Captain Robert C. Giffin as head of physical training and athletics.
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Edgar E
Rip) Miller
Notre Dame
United States Naval Academy
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John W. Wilcox Jr
Department of Physical Training
E. E. Miller
Wilcox
John H. Brown Jr
Thomas J. Hamilton
Robert C. Giffin
U. S
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Department of
Virginia Athletics Boss Denies Southern Move Rumor
Sally Miles, veteran athletic director of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and president of the Southern Conference, says reports Virginia will leave the conference are false. He notes VPI’s athletic program will run about $8,000 in the red for the year, including staff pay, and recalls a lively Emory Richmond game visit with Richmond University officials and fans.
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Southern Conference
Charlottesville
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Pedre
Roy Marshall
Kegley
George Washington U Emerges as DC Football Power
George Washington University climbs to the forefront of Washington DC sports culture challenging Georgetown University as the city’s premier athletic program. The report notes GWU’s rising profile and mentions plans for seventy five athletic scholarships next year.
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Georgetown U
George Washington
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Georgetown
College Basketball Scores Across Teams in Numerous Matches
Indiana beat St. Louis 47 to 32 while Wittenberg led Depauw 24 to 26 and Centre trailed Louisville 30 in overtime. Purdue lost to Notre Dame 28 to 39 as Ohio University defeated Wilmington 42 to 21. Xavier led 50 to 1 percent against Kentucky Wesleyan and Fordham posted 35 while Yale 29 and SMU 28 faced Oklahoma 36. St Thomas 42 Geneva 27.
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Yale star Perry Hale calls for outside coach to win
Portland Conn December 19 Perry Hale, a one time All American fullback now tax collector, argues Yale should seek a coach from outside the college to restore its gridiron prestige. He recalls Yale’s 1900 battles and says football should be won not used to build friendships. Hale blames current Yale losses to Army Harvard Princeton on internal meddling and tradition.
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Westrope Finally Wins At Houston After Narrow Losses
Johnny Westrope, top American jockey, breaks a drought at Epsom Downs by winning with Winifred Ann in the last race at Houston. He had two seconds and a fifth, while outsider Chief's Ranger paid $99.40 for $2 to win the third race, and High Bottom paid $12.40 to place.
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Fans Boo Rosenbloom Over Split Decision Loss
New York December 19 Massera of Pittsburgh won a split decision over light heavyweight champion Max Rosenbloom in ten rounds at Ridgewood Grove A C. Rosenbloom weighed 181 1 2 and Massera 182 1 4. Fans booed the verdict as referees ballot and judges disagreed.
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Senators Road Success Boosted by Away Wins in 1933
Washington Senators built their 1933 title run partly on strong road records. They won 53 away games and 28 losses (.697), while at home they were 46-30. Babe Ruth led in runs batted in with 163, ahead of Lou Gehrig and others. Foxx led in home runs? and Ruth topped with 114 bases on balls.
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Senators
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Athletics
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Joe Kuhel
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Tony Lazeri
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Max Bishop
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Jead
Guard Five Drops Another Thriller
The Sumset News cage league opened with a 31 28 win by the National Guards over Beaver High in a three period battle. Baracas defeated the Highlanders 26 12. Bluefield Virginia joins the league replacing the Bankers after forfeits, as St Clair’s of Bluefield meets Y M C A and Rockies face Wesleyans at Ramsey gym tonight.
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