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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
8
A York opinion piece argues that all-American football selections are a newspaper driven racket. It claims selections reflect newspaper markets and presses, not true merit, and notes Walter Camp’s decline left a sectional, business driven practice.
In Cincinnati a decision on managing the Reds for next season is due next week. General manager MacPhail narrows candidates to Sonny Bottomley Marty Jethro and Travis Jackson with a final choice after further review.
A garbled 1633 fragment cites diet terms and scattered names such as Gere Chapmanerillie and Buech RF. The text includes odd measurements and unclear references to totals and individuals, with several unreadable sections.
Clarksburg December report notes Farley W. Bell coach of Victory high school leads Northern team planning to face Southern in a charity football game in Charleston New Year’s Day. Bell opposes selecting only seniors for both squads and urges considering juniors despite committee leaning to senior players.
The West Side Dashetball League begins Tuesday at Lincoln Junior High with three games: Boyd vs Bream, Calvary against Schwamb, and Central vs Humphreys. Dink Westfall will referee all games as the belt season runs to February with a city championship likely.
Three West Virginia university football players Bob Allen Cap tain Art Swisher and Angelo Onder received honorable mention in the Associated Press All American selections announced Saturday Allen Swisher and Onder earned praise from observers for their season long performances at quarterback guard and end respectively Allen in particular drew compliments from Fordham coach Jimmy Crowley who called him one of the three best backs he had seen.
First annual North-South high school game at Laidley Field on New Year’s Day will reward all 44 players and coaches with four and one half inch shields instead of gold footballs. An advisory committee will distribute proceeds to charity with later consideration of scholarships for top players.
Knight column discusses an upcoming West Virginia All-State football team selection, naming Charleston high standout candidates and noted players like Sammy Gardner and David Tesac. It reflects on coaching opinions, past selections, and parallels with Notre Dame and Army coaching histories.
Ty is 18, 149 pounds, six two, the lone state tackle with three touchdowns this year. The all-state list may decide the four players to be invited to the North South charity game New Year’s afternoon. Stansbury mailed ballots early to ensure first team invitees aren’t left out, with all state and all northern southern teammates also in consideration.
Notre Dame defeated Army 19 to 12 in New York, ending Army’s unbeaten run. The game highlighted personalities Humie Andereason for Notre Dame and Lieut. Gat Davidson for Army as Davidson, new West Point coach, faced skepticism yet led a strong Cadet squad.
Columbia football clears a late hurdle as Joe Richavich, a 200 pound tackle, passes mid year exams and earns eligibility to join the Lions in Pasadena for the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl game. Coach Lot Little’s squad prepares for practice while awaiting return of key linemen and shifting personnel.
In Bluefield on December 5 Azhiey Dixon 15 of Rhodell defeated Pike 314 of Bluefield in the state amateur boxing tourney. Dixon won the three round bout while Pike, a Davis-Elkins College football star, was favored but outpointed. Semifinal results included Charlie Whitman defeating Martin Petit. Other bouts listed feature Russ Jones and Bob Lalance scoring knockouts and more.
Griffithsville High School continues an undefeated untied streak dating back to 1931 with no football toss since November 6, 1931. The team reportedly beat Militan 20 to 41 this year, despite a previous misreport of Griffittsville defeating La Milton.
Washington and Jefferson college athletes pivot from football to winter sports. Basketball action lists numerous away dates at Bethany, Geneva, Bucknell, Penn State, Carnegie Tech, West Virginia, and Duquesne with home games against Waynesburg and West Virginia. Boxing and wrestling schedules show meets with Duquesne Pitt West Virginia Carnegie Tech Tempie Buckner and others through February and March.
New York Giants pace the NFL in scoring with 294 points in 13 games, 60 clear of the next team, while the defense yields about six points per game. The Bears lead rushing yards with 2870 in 12 games. Green Bay allows 2770. Brooklyn tops in passing with 78 of 16. A London charity show featured beetroot grown atop Manaton House.
Recap shows the Far West posting a .750 winning percentage with 6 wins, 0 losses, and 2 ties across the season, ahead of the Midlands and East. Notable results include Southern California 10 0 over Notre Dame and 31 0 over Georgia, Stanford’s draw with Columbia in the Rose Bowl preparations, and Army’s strong interregional record despite mixed outcomes.
A meeting of coaches from teams in the Y M C A basketball league is set for tonight at eight at the Y W C A. Officials include secretary Miss Gertrude Drasmin and treasurer Miss Mina Switkheimer.
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