College Football Attendance Rises 13 Percent in 1933
Attendance for 1933 rose about 13 percent from 1932, signaling a recovery after the prior decline. The gain is led by the middle and western regions as prices fell and interest revived, with notable totals from Navy, Army, and Southern California events.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
York
Hi Sport
Clibé
Free
Pordham
St. Mary's
Santa Clara
Middle West
Duke
Washington
Andes
Kentucky
California
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Navy
Army
Gompattood
East Wessee
Far West
Mid-west
All-State Bid King Dunlap Stars South Charleston Line
Dunlap a senior at 18, 180 pounds and six feet two inches, is a rugged tackle for South Charleston High School. He repeatedly breaks through to batter opposing punts, ranks as top blocker and second high point man, and has been a rallying force for Coach Omer Young's team.
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King Bunlap
South Charleston
Black Eagles
Dunlap
Omer Young
Co B Victor Over C and C in Cage League Thriller
In a conference match at St Albans Company B held off C and C 23-19 after a tight first half. Deluxe and Band both posted key wins in other third round games as Spring Hill and Zenith battled for second place while Alumni moved up in a night cap.
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T. Albans
Alumi
Zenith
Tr Barr
Frylor
Totade Fey
DeLave
Ita McCracken
Z Vyrracier
Charleston Boys Win in Tourney
BLUEFIELD December 6. Calvin Belcher of Princeton wins two bouts to reach the lightweight final in the state Amateur boxing tournament. Charley Whitman of Bluefield knocks out Staley Cullop in the welterweight semifinal. Final bouts set for tomorrow night with several other winners advancing to finals.
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Bluefield
Calvin Belcher
Princeton
Belcher
Zara Johnson
Richwood
Kyle Bateman
Nuriva
Whitman
Staley Cullop
Apacs
Russ Jones
Charleston
August Bishop
Budd
Athletic Commission
Billy Miller
St. Athans de
Don Estep
Huntington
Jim Bona
Paul Sheridan
Jimmy Pezinate
Keyser
Joe Roberts
William Bent
Glen White
St. Albens
Battaeweight
Techard Fersinger
Dutch McCaffrey
Glenn O K Plans Seniors Only For Charity North South Game
Frank A. Knight reports Glenn O K says sophomores and juniors should not be selected for the charity North South football game. He argues seniors only will form the two squads of 22 at Lindley Field New Year’s Day with coaches Conn Van Meter Thom Borchardt and Bell aiding. The plan aims to avoid disrupting regular high school programs and keep the event aligned with the Knights of Columbus and The Gazette sponsored tilt.
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Frank A. Knight
the Gazette
Albert
Big Sleepy
Clarksburg
Tits Glens
Glean
Charleston High
Charleston
Glenn
Janine
Bell
Farley W. Bel
Victory High
Ted Leader
Roosevelt Whson High
Harry Minter
Tueniag
Fower
Harry A. Bransbury
West Virginia University
Parkersburg
Morgantown
Rocco J. Gorman
Taberski Wins Opening Match in Pocket Billiards Tourney
Griego, Der 6, reports Schenectady veteran Taberski, known as the old gray fox, defeated Charles Senback of Astoria 125 to 0 in two innings in the world pocket billiards tournament opening round. Taberski made a high run of 26 while Senback scored 64 in the second frame, but a late temperamental flare in the fourteenth inning influenced the outcome.
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Gricago
Frank Taverski
Gray Fox
Schenectady
N.Y
Charles Senback
Astoria
N. Y
Tabersk
Seeback
Harmon Fired as Boston Coach After Turbulent Season
Boston University announces John M. Harmon is relieved as head football coach amid a season of athletic upheaval. He will remain athletics director and help recommend a successor after criticism over allowing an injured player to play in the final game against Tufts.
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Bhorton
Boatsn University Today
John M. Harmon
Inttet
Athietis
Terriers
Haroon
Tufte
Malden Eyes Air Attack for Laidley Showdown
Malden Feathers ride an undefeated schedule into a Saturday clash with the 1922 state champs Laidley Lions. Captain George Moore leads the scoring with 14 touchdowns as Malden's defense has allowed only 13 points all season, with Berwer Campbell and Hummel also contributing key TDs.
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Cogch
Harry Douglas
Malden Feathers
Laidley Feld
Bleepy Glenn
Mountain Lions
Sacred Heart
Douglas Craw
Feen
St. Albans
Elkview
Hurricane
Lookout
Gauley Bridge
Madison
Ripley
Buffalo
Panthers
Buffalo Bisons
Panther
Bisons
Maidenites
Malden
George Moore
Charley Ber~ Wer
Decasiana
Charles Campbell
Charles Hummel
Moore
North-South Charity Football Game Ticket Application
Citizens may order tickets for the first annual North-South charity football game in West Virginia. Tickets cost $1 each, with checks or cash accompanying applications payable to Kot Football Committee. Apply by mail to 188 Charleston, WV. Tickets are limited and issued on a first come basis as printing completes.
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Laidley Gell
Uckers
Charleston
W.va
Survey Shows Decrease In Deaths On GridIron
AP survey finds 26 direct football deaths and 10 doubtful fatalities this season down from 50 in 1891 and 98 last year. High school and sandlot players drive the totals while college deaths remain few. Notable case: 13 year old Wilma Kelly of Helena Montana dies after a fractured nose infection.
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York
Sandiot
Associated Press, Jr
Floyd & Easterword
New York University
Bureay of Casualty
Wilma Kelly
Helens
Mont
Littlefield Resigns Texas Coaching Post
AUSTIN Texas Clyde Littlefield resigned as lead football coach at the University of Texas after being reelected by the university athlete council. He will remain head track coach at his own request with an unstated salary. The council delayed final action until after the national football coaches meeting in New York later this month.
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W. E. Metxenthis
New York
Central West Virginia high schools select mythical football team
The All Central West Virginia team honors Sutton, Gasna way, Richwood and Glenville with four players each. Others like Webster Springs, Summersville and Cowen place single representatives. Names include Wolverton at QB and Sutton, Summersville, Glenville among first team, with multiple backs, ends and linemen listed.
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the Gazette
Button
Sutton
Gasnaway
Richwood
Glenville
West Virginia
Webster Springs
Summereville
Cowen
Riffel
Goosavey Jode
Richwood Moors
Hayburgt
Cowri
Rexroad
Summers
Summerseille
McCourt
Weester Springs
R. Ouftied
Gasaasay
Mick
Burnsville
Hipkell
Webster
Pullen
Collins
Buripville
Whitman
Brown
Jamison
Beall
Humrick
Hamrick
Rader
London
Mohammed Tulla
Europe
All-Southern Football Team to Be Announced by Gazette
The Gazette will reveal its second annual All-Southern West Virginia high school football team on Sunday December 17. Russell Rat Thom compiles the mythical eleven with a detailed season summary and an eight column first-team picture. Southern schools including Beckley Charleston Huntington Williamson Princeton Oak Hill and others are noted for strong seasons and intersectional wins.
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The
Gazette
Russell
Rat) Thom
Thom
Acme
Nere
Charleston
Beckley
Best Bank
Welch
War
Hinton
Gary
Huntington
Williamson
Princeton
Malden
Griffithshille
Oak Hill
Mt. Hope
Clarksburg
Washington-Irving
Parkersburg
Morganqown
South
All-Southern
Cotchee
West Virginia
Shute Defends Links Crown At Miami Open
Denny Shute, the world champion, leads the Miami Biltmore $10,000 open as it begins Friday. The event looms as a pivotal test for Shute to defend his title or for a new champion to claim the crown. Gene Sarazen and Shute, past winners, showcase the field in the fourth annual Biltmore classic.
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Miami. Fla
Denny Shute
Shute
Gene Saracen
Hubbell Stars With 1.66 ERA In National League
Carl Hubbell, Giants left hander from Oklahoma, posts a league best ERA of 1.66 per game in 45 appearances. He also led in innings pitched with 209, wins with 22, and shutouts with ten, while setting a 46 scoreless-inning streak.
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New York Mound
York
Oklahoma
New Yorke Giants
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Hubbell
Wienen
Grover C. Alexander
Hubbel
Eircuit
Aow
Ed Ruefbach
Cubs
Lear
Lyle
Bud
Tiaming
Chicago
Banky Ben Cantwell
Beetan
Jez
Jerome Herman
Dircy
Dean
Tis
St. Louis Cardinals
Mide
Whitting
Chicago Cube
Dixay
Warneke
Adolph Sisks
Phillies
William E. Ehrhardt
Brooklyn
Siska
Dunbar High Archaic Football Banquet Planned for Friday
Special to The Gazette from Dunbar notes the annual football banquet for the Dunbar high football team will be held Friday night in the Union district high school auditorium. The Dunbar Lions Club sponsors the event and a program is being prepared with W. C. Noyes and Coach Shorty Fields coordinating with the Lions club.
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Dunbar
Dunbar High Archaot
Union Distriet High School
Denbar Lions Club
Viana
W. C
Doc) Noyes
Shorty Fields
Lions Club
Central Officials To Meet Saturday
Central West Virginia high school athletic conference holds its annual meeting at Sutton high school Saturday afternoon. D B Dean of Richwood schools presides as talks by Mac Bowlea Earl Boggs Hubert Huall and Mike Leatherwood precede a six o clock banquet. Officials will discuss assigning officials for the coming season and a permanent conference organization.
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Gazette
Botton
Central West Virginia High School Athletic Conference
Sutton High School
St Ong
D. BE
Richwood Schools
Mac Bowlea
Cowen High School
Earl Boggs
Glenville High School
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