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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1933

Page

12

Racing Secretary Sandy McLennan Dies at 56

Joseph Sandy McLennan a renowned racing secretary for major tracks in the United States died in his sleep after a brief illness. Born in Glasgow he came to America as a child stowaway and rose from telegraph operator to racing secretary at Arlington Hawthorne and other top venues. Wife Bertha and son Charles planned to attend funeral arrangements in the wake.

Miamy Joseph Sandy" McLennan United States McLennan Sandy Joe Glasgow Scotland Sandy McLennan Ar‘yroath Abbey Forfarshire Harry McLennan Lauder America Chicago Larnin McKennan Arlington Hawthorne Detroit Jamaica Aqueduct New York Harpe de Grice Bowien Maryland Charlestown West Virginia Bialesn Bertha McLennan Charles

Cadet Fighters Prep for Season

Lewisburg December 21 Coach Lithgow has begun training its boxers for a demanding schedule. Greenbrier Military School cadets will meet Augusta Military Academy Armstrong Junior College Washington and Lee freshmen and Plebes of the United States Military Academy at West Point NC. Returning veterans include Bantamweight Bruno Welterweight Red Rhoads and Frank Crawford. New talent remains to be discovered.

Lewisburg Lithgow Mittmen Greenbrier Miliary School Bors Augusta Military Academy Armstrong Junior College Washington and Lee United States Military Academiy West Foint N. C Bruno Red Rhoads Prank Crawford Fay

Walker Cup and British Amateur Date Changes Announced

The Royal and Ancient club of St Andrews moved the Walker Cup dates with the United States from June 14-15 to May 11-12 and shifted the British Amateur from May 28 to May 21 at St Andrews. The changes respond to several requests and affect all sessions of the events.

ST. Andrews Scotland The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of United States

Ansted Beats Montgomery 17 15 In Tight Hoops clash

Ansted Highlanders defeat Montgomery 17 to 15 in a hard fought game after a 6 6 halftime tie. R Martin Skaggs and Parrish starred for Ansted while Powers led Montgomery. In the prelim Ansted juniors beat Charleston Junior Reds 21 to 2. Referee Wharser officiated.

Art Rezzonice Ansted Highlanders Ed Seibert Montgomery R. Martin Skaggs Parrish Powers Ansted Charleston OiRienarcs Olaarzotis

Glent Names New Lineup For Opener In First Fall Drill

Coach Glent announced a tentative starting five for the opener with Albert Cole Wank of Morgantown and Jess Weiner of Paterson at forwards Joe Stydahar Shinnston center Andy Mestrovic Weirton and Bul Kley Gary Ind guards. Stidaker was the only regular from last year in the group with Klug back from 1922 and Mestrovic a sophomore. The second team featured last year’s regulars including football men rejoining after ten days of practice.

Glent Albert Cole Wank Morgartown Jess Weiner Paterson N. J Joe Stydahar Shinnston Andy Mestrovic Weirton Bul Kley Gary Ind Fig Joe Stidaker Klug Weiner Coebank Mestrovic Williikely

West Virginia to Meet Fordham Rams on Nov 10 at Polo Grounds

W V U and Fordham will clash in football at the Polo Grounds New York on November 10 marking the sixth meeting in seven years. The announcement by H A Stansbury notes previous tight scores with WVU holding a 197% era, and Fordham seeking a strong return in 1934 schedule planning.

Polo Grounds New York Organtown West Virginia Fordham Universiies H. A. Stansbury Ders Fordham Rams Cavanaugh Mountaineers Jimmy Crowley West Virginia Nosethey Stangbury Morgantown Wesleyan Duquesne Pitt Wash-Lee Charleston Temple Parkersburg Macon

Collier's All-America Eleven Names Eastern Player

Collier's selects the 1933 All-America team with one Eastern player, highlighting end Sklasany of Pittsburgh and center Bernard of Michigan. Other named players include Tackles Wistert of Michigan and Rosenberg of Southern California, guards Cordes and Warturrion, plus quarter Warner of Southern California and several Western, Midwestern, and Southern players.

Collier's New York Cullier Nyted Khidaily Pitts Wurghene Crow Mid-West Trim Sklasany Pittsburgh Staunton Rosenberg Califort Center Bernard Mienaan Quarterhay Warturrion Eailfarnsia Malshiteks Purvis Poetic Yullinek

Hawley Takes Lead In City League Scoring

Clyde Hawley of Company B tops the St. Albans City edge league scoring after scoring six field goals and two free throws. Miligan drops to second as Ike Cowl rises to third behind Hawley and Miligan. A pivotal clash looms Tuesday as C and O face Company B for possible first place and a share of the first-half title.

Gazettes St, Albans Clyde Hewley Company B Leo Milligan Ace St. Albans Milind Railroad Lneup Howley White Millgan Fom C. É Ike Cowl Spring Hill Caw Falls Milligen Hustey Hawley, Company Michigan Comc. Co McCracken M. Cunningham cCue

Bowling Scores and Injuries Highlight City Meet

The report notes players like Fred Morrison and Craig Wood performing at the end of play while a youth injury occurred to a player listed as Menane janat or similar. It mentions Denny Shute and Leo Diegel among open competitors and references team standings and individual scores such as 725 by Craig Wood and 8713 by an unnamed shooter.

Clyde LHS Rerthat Menane Janat Yao Brien Denny Shute Bit Menlhorn Leo Diegel Trafing Fred Morrison Pasadena Craig Wood Dealh N. Z Archie Hambrick Zanes- Ville Qu Star

Kanawha College Triumphs Over Nitro In Tight Battle

Kanawha College defeated Nitro 20 to 12 in a hard fought game highlighted by strong defense from both sides. Parley led Nitro with nine points while Ernie Byrd and Baby Lanham each scored six for Kanawha as the locals rallied in the second half to seal the win ahead of upcoming games with Ravenswood and Beckley.

Kanawha College Nitro Cricxeberger Amos Powder City Parley Theigh Lestion Arking & Josey T

Scarlet Hurricane to Meet Bucknell in First Meeting

The Scarlet Hurricane of Davis Elkins will visit Lewisburg September 28 1924 for a football game with Bucknell’s Bisons marking the first athletic clash between the two schools. Elkins officials announced additional 1925 games and a full schedule soon.

Euleins Davis-Elkins Lewisburg Bucknell’s Bisons West Virginia Wesleyan Salem College Elkins West Virginia University Morgantown Thames College Scranton

Tod Sloan Death Claims Noted Jockey on Coast

Tod Sloan, famed jockey known as Todhunter Sloan, died in a Los Angeles hospital at 59 after cirrhosis. He faced hardship with cheerful grit, had a long racing career with 26 winners, and left behind marriages to actresses Julia Sanders and Bettie Maloney.

Los Angeles Tod Sloan Jorsey King Commoner Milionaire Moother Williem B. Carr Sylvan Lodge Hospital Todhunter Sloan di Garr Ted Aki Cory General Hospital California James Fordham Sloan Ins James Tod Huster Sloan Tinally Tes Julia Sanderson Bettie Maloney

Temple Hoovers Open Season Against East Bank Pioneers

The Temple Hoovers host the East Bank Pioneers on the Fast Bank floor in the season opener. Guard Ballet and the Temple squad travel with nearly the full roster as Bill Wert's Pioneers begin their campaign.

East Bank Temple A East Bank Pioneers Fonlant Fast Bank Thance Cuard Ballet Wildy UWO Bill Wert Pioneers Temple Siw

Coach Released KANKAKER at St. Viator in 1932

A coaching change occurred in fall 1932 at St. Viator with the departure of KANKAKER and replacement of Ray Banman by Notre Dame star Locias post from St. L. The move followed the season’s end and affected the team lineup.

Kankaker TH. de Garonan Mer St. L Locias Post St. Viator Enllexe Imi Ray Banman Notre Dame Star

Yearly Review of Sports Highlights August Memorables

Notable baseball marks and sporting feats mark August. Lou Gehrig extended consecutive game streak to 108 as the Athletics star players drive in nine runs in a single game. Other feats include Hubbell’s 45 scoreless innings, Groves’ shutout, and Wightman Cup results. Golf and tennis champions crowned across the month with multiple title matches.

Bateball Lou Gehrig Everet Scotty Mark Jimmy Foxs Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Indians Cleveland Carl Hubbell New York Giant Wag Ofter Sentelers Jenngs Lelt Groves Newark Yankees New York Fiug

Unclear historical basketball schedule and sports notes

Fragmented OCR text reports on East and Teague basketball teams, schedule notes, board discussions, and various sports items. Mentions include John W. Bolte, Presbyterian rounds, Kanawha, and Chicago tennis and golf results with mixed, garbled details.

East Teague Brora Virginia John W. Bolte Bolick Kanawha Presbyterian Batley Southern Board

Columbia Lions Practice Air Attack in Texas Workout

Columbia University's Lions toured Dallas practicing their passing game at SMU's stadium as they head to Pasadena for a Rose Bowl clash with Stanford. Coach Lou Little and Ray Morrison coordinated aerial drills under a hot sun. Little also sought clearance for Stanford end Alvar Norgard to play, noting his ineligible ruling from 192 RNA.

Dallas Fox Wumbia University Lion’s Pasadena Stanford Gar Southern Methodist University Lions M. O Methodist Mustangs Doach Ray Morrison Lou Little Norgard

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