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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
3
A national coaches group moved to audit charges of unfair dismissals and publicize cases, naming a committee to report to college presidents. They debated rule changes for 1924, including sideline distance and scoring rules, with no firm decisions yet.
Eastern football held a vigorous 60 minute scrimmage at Stanford as part of preparations for the New Year’s charity game against the West. Dal Marvis recruited a district squad to oppose the East team, with coaches Dick Henley and Andy Kerr noting flaws but stressing the session’s value for Warner system acclimation. Injuries to guards Tom Hinke and Joe Gallus were not considered serious, while lineup remained unsettled with Charley Soleau and Paul Paydonner rotating at quarterback.
Agriculture Commissioner Mo Laughlin reported the state earned three percent of the waters track tote, totaling 29,600 dollars from the first race meet begun December 3. The meet included Charity Jay, with Brule taking a 24,000 dollar share of the pari mutuel handle.
John J McGraw selects Matty Wagner Jennings Frisch Kelly Speaker Hornsby Cobb and Cobb as core of perfect ball player with heft on speed arm and fielding. He cites Simmons Hubbell as closest current imitator and notes Ruth lacks added value to the ideal.
The Minnesota Gophers suffered a narrow 28 to 23 loss to Pitt as Cribbs of Pitt and Norman of Minnesota led scoring with eight points each. Cribbs added three goals while Norman tallied two goals and four fouls.
George T. Dunlap Jr national Amateur title-holder moved near the eighth mid winter championship by defeating F C Robertson Manchester 6 and 4 in the first round. He meets R P Davidson Washington next. Dick Wilson Southern Pines beat Jack Rudel Montreal 7 and 6 as the best play of the day. Erla D Thompson Beat Halbert J Blue 3 and 4. Davidson edged D N Tallman 8 and 4.
New York, Dec. 27. Jimmy Hunter brilliant apprentice jockey led a Shandon Farm double at Jefferson Park, winning three of four races as the Chicago stable’s horses swept the program. Hunter rode Skirt, Six Bells, and La Gallia, giving Shandon a triple and two wins in the feature mile event won by La Salle.
The Chicago Bears and New York Giants, leading the Eastern division, place three players each on the first all league team voted by NFL coaches. New York claims four second team slots to Chicago's three, with Packers Dodgers and Spartans also represented. Bill Hewitt of the Bears posts a perfect five vote first team tally.
Officials of the Charleston Senatore baseball club in Charleston West Virginia said they were open to a development plan with the Cincinnati Reds. Reds rookies would go to Charleston for development and the Reds would gain first call on any promising Charleston player. Talks have started between Reds GM Larry MacPhail and Len Barringer of the Charleston club.
Pittsburgh Pa December 37 The Duquesne University football team led by coach Elmer Layden will depart for Florida tomorrow to face the University of Miami in the Festival of the Palms game on New Year’s Day. An official party of 40 with 34 players will travel and arrive in Miami at 7 45 am Saturday after a final local workout. Layden steps down as head coach at Duquesne to assume athletic director duties at Notre Dame.
In the opening city league game at Rameey gym the St Clair outfit joined the Nations Guards for a 21-13 victory, their first league win as St Clair jumped to an early lead and held it. Patrick and H Stevango aided scoring while Stupalsky led with nine points for St Clair. Highlanders fell behind after a strong first half, then the Wholesalers surged to 34-23 to pull even with Y M C A. Lawrence scored 18 for the Wholesalers, shaping a tight race as Beaver gym hosts another pair of games tonight.
Charleston officials announced the North South high school charity football game referees and officials for New Year’s Day. Senator Charles B. Hodges of Morgantown is named the referee with Dele Kate Beacom of Huntington as umpire and Dr. Carl P. Schott of Mountaineown as head linesman, among others.
Bruce L. Whitehead, 28, an insurance salesman in Charlotte, disappeared after leaving the Continental Life Insurance office. Police say the case has been reported to the department of justice as a kidnapping. no further sightings or clues have been found.Frank N. Littlejohn, chief of detectives, reported the case to the bureau of investigation.
Columbia's football team finishes a rigorous workout in Tucson as coach Lou Little plans tactics to counter Stanford in the Rose Bowl. The Lions focus on defense and kicking, while Stanford prepares with changes and reserve action in Pasadena ahead of the New Year game.
A plan was proposed to establish a plant by the White Bailey company, replacing a previously abandoned slags facility. The article notes the total world population was about 600 million at the start of the 18th century.
In frigid Clarkabore West Virginia Coach Farlay Bell directed a 22 man North Squad through two indoor workouts at Victory High School Gym. He noted all players reported in good shape with no injuries after two scrimmages and said first team selection would wait until later in the week. Assistants Ted Leader and Harry Minter helped run sessions.
A weather forecast notes indoor work activity planned for tomorrow with emphasis on planned programming and work sessions. The notice highlights indoor conditions and scheduling for the day, indicating controlled environments and preparation for the upcoming tasks.
New York Giants and Yankees reveal spring training schedules with distinct itineraries. Giants set forty games mainly against American League foes including fourteen with Cleveland, while Yankees play twenty six with twelve against major league clubs. First pitching unit reports to Joe McCarthy in St. Petersburg on March 4, second squad arrives March 11, with return home on April 1.
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