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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1933

Page

12

Beavers Edge Elkhorn 24 21 In Tough Beaver Gym Battle

Gene Studebaker led the Beavers with seven of their opening tallyes and seven more in the close, lifting Beavers to a 24 to 21 victory over Elkhorn Indians. Elkhorn captain Shuman Richman and Liss scored all 21 for the visitors as Brown’s Beavers stumble with weak defense and slumping offense despite late speed from Whitey Jarrett.

Beavers Gene Studebaker Bob Brown Beaver Gym Hold Bridesroom Brown Elkkhorn Elkhorn Dikhorn Interat Beaver Boys Gene Studebaker Beaver Cholly McMillan Rascal Indians Red Cross Whitey Jarrett Jarrett Shuman Richman Liss Garr Bub Ole Virginny Roanoke Rickman Kirk C i Kaluk Zulick Konemr-eee Charley McMillan

College Sport Body Opens Annual Meeting In Chicago

The athletics association gathers in Chicago for its OSB annual session to address sustaining fall programs amid ongoing financial strains in college sports. Officials discuss revenue, budgeting, and support measures to keep athletic departments solvent.

Chicago Alecussion Athletics Association OSB

Levinsky Beats McCorkindale in One-Sided Bout in Chicago

Chicago December 29 King Levinsky dominated Don McCorkindale of South Africa in ten rounds winning a unanimous decision. Levinsky scored seven knockdowns, knocking the Britisher down in rounds one four eight and ten. McCorkindale offered little offense and was never ahead. The 12,000 spectators paid about $19,000 to see the bout.

Chicago King Levinsky Don McCorkindale South Africa McCorkindale Levinsky Tommy Thomas

Neusel Earns Nod In Heavyweight Bout At Garden

Walter Neusel, a blonde German heavyweight, defeated Ray Impellittiere over ten rounds in New York City. The match drew a rough showing as Impellittiere clung and pushed to survive, while Neusel dominated with relentless aggression and two prior knockouts in his American debut.

New York Waltter Neusel Germany Ray Impellittiere Garden Battle Pit Neuse Walloper Impellittiere Tommy Loughran New York State Bim Arthur Donavan Pettifer Giant Walter Neuselittiere Pete Rayfer Dixon

Shawkey Named Manager of Newark Bears

Robert J. Shawkey, former Yankee strikeout king, is appointed manager of the Newark Bears for one season. George Weiss announces the choice as Shawkey moves from Scranton to Newark, succeeding Albert Mamaux after three successful seasons. Shawkey had considered retiring to develop a Canadian gold mine.

OB Shawkey Newark New York Yankee Weiss N. J Robert J Bob” Shawkey New York Yankees International League Newark Bears Yankee Shawkey Yanks Miller Hmugeins George Weiss Bears New York Newark Random Babe Ruth Scranton Canada Albert Mamaux Mamaux

Bell Moves North Grid Squad Out of the Snow

Clarksbury W Va Dec 29 In an effort to escape ice and gain a few workouts before the New Year game Bell moves the North football squad to Charleston. The party rode by bus, will train at Charleston Middle Atlantic league park, with twenty two players, two injuries, and Bell denying a favored-7-5 Charleston report.

Clarksburg W. Va Farley Bell Charleston Bell West Virginia Transportation Company Holly Hotel Ted Leadder Harry Minter Forest Poling Roy Straight Randolph Straight D. and E. College Stozenbels Grafton Nebera Fairview

Grslinger Out For Charity Game In Charleston

In Charleston on December 29 the South team practiced for the New Year charity game with a split squad of northern high school players. Beckley star Gordon Grinsinger suffered a neck injury and was ruled out, with Robert Biggs moving to Grinsinger’s center spot. The North team planned practice to start the next day after traveling to avoid snow and ice.

Charleston W. Va Glenn Gordon Grnsinger Beckley Robert Biggs Clarksburg

College Basketball Scores Highlight Narrow Games

Adrian beat Duquesne 49 to 17 while Nebraska trailed North Dakota 22 to 650 in a puzzling, fragmentary recap of college basketball scores.

Adrian Mich Duquesne Nebraska North Dakota

Annual Sports Review From Sunday Telegraph 1933 Feature

The Daily Telegraph will publish its fifth annual sport review in Sunday's issue. It includes a nationwide and local roundup for 1933, with more than a page and a half of photographs of year’s stars, a complete champions summary, and a national year in sports section.

Daily Telegraph Daily Telegraph Sports Department

Ted Sloan Turf Legend Dies After Turbulent Life

The obituary recalls Ted Sloan, famed 19th century race rider, who died after a life of flamboyant racing, European triumphs, and lavish living. It chronicles his rise from rags to riches, the forward seat riding style that shocked Britain, lavish spending, episodes with hotels, and later years ending in hospital and jail. Sloan’s career included 21 wins in 49 starts and a famed return to the U.S. in 1900 amid turf rivalries between Whitney and Keene. He remained a volatile, colorful figure until death.

Ted Sloan Doc Pittsburgh Phil” Smith Sloan James R. Keene Darby Prince of Wales Charlie Dwyer Dwyer Brothers New York United Keene Los Angeles Betty Saxton Maloney Jim Coffroth Tia Juana Border San Diego Hollywood Sylvan Lodge Hospital Ted

Little declares Covad 19 ready for rose game

Tucson dictated report quotes Lou Little stating Columbia football is injury free, well conditioned, and ready for the Rose Bowl game against Stanford on New Year’s Day. He notes Stanford’s potential edge but believes Columbia has outfight and discipline, with cautious preparation due to limited reserves and possible weather effects in Pasadena. The Lions travel by special train to Alhambra, California, arriving Sunday morning.

Tucson Ariz Lou Little Columbia Stanford Coach Little

Stanford Prepares For New Year clash with Columbia Lions

Pasadena brief notes Stanford coach Tiny Thornhill orders two days of quick study on Columbia. Star player Bobby Grayson out with a cold but expected to start, with Monk Moscrip and Wes Muller likely to suit up. Thornhill plans to expose formations rather than imitate opponents. Columbia to reach Pasadena Sunday morning. Lions will have a brief Rose Bowl workout.

Pasadena Battle Field Stanford Indians Columbia Tiny Thornhill Lou Little Lions Redskins Bobby Grayson Grayson Monk’ Moscrip Wes Muller Thornhill Reds Varsity Rose Gowl

Uncle Donald Wins Narrow Front in New Orleans Feature

Uncle Donald a three year old trained for Mrs. R. T. Flippen came from behind under Apprentice A. Williams to win the one and one sixteenth mile feature at Jefferson Park New Orleans finishing three lengths ahead of Little Lad. Flying Cadet was third in a seven horse field.

New York Donald R. T. Flippen A. Williams Jefferson Park New Orleans Vulcain J. J. Robinson F. Burks Flying Cadet Jack Westrope Epson Downs Wayne Wright H. Jacobs Wright Westrope Sarilia Moralist Jacobs Quick Step Frank K

Frankie Parker Reaches Semi final in Indoor Junior Tennis

New York December 29 Frankie Parker of Milwaukee swept into the semi final of the national indoor junior championship by defeating Robert Madden of Pittsburgh 6 1 6 2. Parker faces Jack Behr of Roxbury tomorrow as Gilbert Hunt Jr of Massachusetts Tech beat George Ball 6 1 6 2 and advances to face Joseph Abrahms who beat Lester Steifberg 6 2 4 6 6 4. Behr earned his spot by defeating Russell Ball 4 6 6 1 6 3. Melvin Lapman of New York toppled Lyman Crossman Jr the No 1 favorite in three sets 8 6 3 6 6 2. In doubles Parker and Phil Osborne Lawrenceville top seeds moved to the semis with a straight set win and will meet Rodman Hunt.

New York Frank Parker Milwaukee Robert Madden Pittsburgh Jack Behr Roxbury Gilbert A. Hunt Jr Massachusetts Tech George H. Ball el Paso Texas Joseph L. Abrahms Lester Steifberg New York University Behr Russell Ball George Melvin Lapman Lyman W. Crossman Jr

Dunlap Good in Traps and Wins Pinehurst Title

George T. Dunlap Jr. the national amateur champion, defeated Dick Wilson of Southern Pines 2 and 1 to win the Pinehurst midwinter golf title for the eighth time in nine years. Dunlap trailed early after four trap shots but recovered to lead the back nine square with Wilson, who missed several short putts. Dunlap used steel shafted clubs once owned by Tommy Armour, having previously used hickory shafts.

Pinehurst N. C George T. Dunlap Jr Dick Wilson Southern Pines Dunlap Wilson Georgetown University Tommy Armour

Cunningham Wins Sullivan Memorial Medal in Closest Vote

Glen Cunningham of the University of Kansas won the 1933 James E. Sullivan memorial medal by a single vote over Princeton star Bill Bonthron in a contest decided by six hundred voters. The award honors amateur athletes who advance sportsmanship and was decided by a tribunal of sport leaders from across the country. Bonthron had previously edged Jack Lovelock in a famed one mile race at Princeton last summer.

New York Glen Cunningham University of Kansas James E. Sullivan Cunningham Bill Bonthron Princeton Bonthron Jack Lovelock New Zealand

EastWest charity game drills in steady rain at San Francisco

In heavy rain on February 29 a Cal and Stanford field soaked as East coach Andy Kerr and West coach Percy Lacey drilled players for the New Year’s Day East West charity game. Kerr announced four starters Ceppi Schammel Gailus Walton. Westerns, led by Lacey, said they would suffer less from rain and rely on a stronger backfield for the ground game.

San Francisco Pec Andy Kerr Dick Hanley Kerr Monay Charley Soleau Colgate Paul Pacdonner Purdue Beattie Feathers Tennessee Herman Everhardus Michigan Mike Sebastian Pittsburgh Joe Laws Iowa Nick Lukats Notre Dame Ed Danowski Fordham Charles Ceppi Princeton Francia Schammel Joe Gailus Ohio State Frank Walton Stanford University University of California Percy Lacey Orin Hollingberg Loce

Mercer and Morgantown rifle and pistol clubs clash in pistol match

The Mercer Rifle and Pistol Club faced Sabra ton Rifle Club of Morgantown in a pistol match held under National Rifle Association rules. Teams shot from four positions. top Mercer scores were Udy 359 Shrewsbury 355 Platnick 352 Smiley 341 Helm 338 out of 400. Morgantown results were not yet received.

Mercer Rifle and Pistol Club Sabraton Rifle Club Morgantown National Rifle Association Mercer Club Udy Shrewsbury Platnick Smiley Helm

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