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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1933

Page

5

Vigorous Workout For Eastern Team For Coming Set

Coaches of the Eastern squad preparing to meet the West in the charity game held a rigorous session in San Francisco. Dick Hanley and Andy Kerr pushed a 15 play Warner style drill, tested backfield options, and tightened blocking and defense. Five players were definite picks, with others on call. Western coaches reviewed defense and individual work, avoiding a prediction and planning for a potential 50 000 attendance.

San Francisco Dick Hanley Northwestern Andy Kerr Colgate Charley Soleau Seattle Feathers Tennessee Mike Sebastian Pittsburgh Joe Laws Iowa Herman Everhardus Michigan Ea Danowski Fordham Nick Lukats Notre Dame Kerr Hanley Tomor Frank Walton Cherles Capp Princeton Joe Gall Secur Amaginta

Records Shattered In Olympic Event

Miami on December 30 reports the second annual national Olympic stars aquatic meet produced 12 new marks. Liss Lindstrom of New York and Anne Govednik of Chisholm Minnesota led a wave of records, with Lindstrom setting a 75 yard backstroke best and Govednik breaking multiple standards in the breaststroke and other feats. Notables Leo Knight and Leonard Spence chased world and national records but fell short on this windy Florida debut.

Miami Liss Lindstrom New York Anne Govednik Chisholm Minn Misa Lindstrom Dara Oileen Seattle Jobanna Gorman Homestead Alice Bridges Whitinessy Mass Miss Gorednik Agnes Geraghty St. Augustrie Leonote Knight Leonard Spence Miss Knight Helen ‘Madison Spence Walter Brooklyp

Tilden Richards to Meet for Pro Indoor Title

In Philadelphia on December 20, William Tilden beat Bruce Estes 6-1 6-2 6-2 and Vincent Richards defeated Frank Hunter 6-1 6-2 6-4 in round robin play. Both stars have beaten the other semi-finalists, setting up a decisive final between Tilden and Richards to crown the national professional indoor champion.

Philadelphia William T Big Bil Tilden Vincent Richards Bruce Estes Richards Frank Hunter Cherpion

College Basketball Scores and Standings Fragments

Incomplete report lists various college games with scattered scores. Mentions St. Louis, Westminster, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Butler, Wheeenwin, Nebraska, North Dakota State, George Washington, Indiana, and Maryland among others with uneven figures.

Eoinhictee St. Louis Bure Nerian Westminster

North South charity game recalls 1923 grid clash at Laidley Field

Knight recalls the 1923 charity game at Laidley Field between Charleston high stars and Greenbrier Military School, won 3-0 by Charleston. Tomorrow’s North and South elevens reunion features many players from the 1923 tilt, with a blow-by-blow clipping noted for a crowd around 1,000.

Laidley Field Charleston Greenbrier Military School White Cross Laidley Alex Gates Charleston Stars Grant Hall, Jr Kay Thomas Jim Martin Charley Dilcher Herb Garred Mit Tucker Lambert Lewis Oki Johnson Butts D. Fontaine Greenbrier Tomorow Max Baer Max Schmeling New York Boeing Din Boone Charlemon Watt Powell Kanawha County Kanawha Country Alex Larmon Dom Fred Banneret Cina Charleston High Red Change Alonzo Stegg Burgoo King Green Bay Peckers Auburn Lovehran Fonl Méegnin Meris Primo Carrera

Roldan Beats Texas Net Star in Mexico City Match

Angel Roldan, star of the 1933 Mexican Davis Cup team and former Harrow student, defeated Texas collegian Leo Brody 6-4 in the inter national tennis tournament in Mexico City. Roldan showed steady, fast play while Brody displayed brilliance mainly in the second act.

Mexico City Mex Angel Roldan Harrow England Leo Brody Texas Collegian Roldan Brody University of Town

North and South face off in New Year's Day Classic

South and North prepare for the New Year clash with Bell and Glenn guiding rival teams. Neither coach will name starters yet as practice concludes and tactics shift to defense. Officials expect about 1 050 attendees under ideal weather as four high school bands perform.

South North Bell Glenn Kanawhs Park Bigas Grisinger Beckley Charleston Daniel Huntington Biggs Wholey Princeton Pricflee Clarksburg Victory Washington Irving Roosevelt Wilson Clarkaburg Meyer R. F. DeVan H. Grump J. Henry Francis Eakin

Miami and Duquesne Prep for New Year’s Day Clash

Miami and Duquesne University of Pittsburgh completed training for their intersectional gridiron classic on New Year’s Day. Duke coach Elmer Layden, former Notre Dame star, praised his squad after a long cross country journey. Miami under Coach Tommy McCann ended with a tight workout as both teams tune for the contest.

Miami University of Miami Duquesne University of Pittsburgh Four Horsemen of Notre Dame Ne Wen Patisfird Peason Tommy McCann Robert Zuppken University of Junoin Miami Hurricanes Dukes

Pay Now To Open Court For Horseshoe Pitching

Attintone horseshoe pitching court will be opened Wednesday night for Charleston and nearby enthusiasts. Everyone is invited to attend the opening.

Attintone Tennesser Noreeshoe Pitchera Charleston Pnd

Neusel Earns 51.02 After Madison Square Garden Bout

German heavyweight Walter Neusel won the main event at Madison Square Garden while gross receipts handed Ray Impellittiere 95,000.19. Manager Paul Damski took 5,000, Harry Lenny asserted 12 1 2 percent, and promoters split half of the rest. a clerical error left Neusel with 331.02 in net pay amid a tax audit mishap.

New York Walter Neusel Madison Square Garden Neusel Ray Impellitiere Paul Damski Rua Im Ppellittiere Harry Lenny Damski Lenny Auditine

Wilson Signed To Boss Phils, Paper Reports

The Record says today Gerald P.nage president of the Philadelphia National League team and catcher Jimmy Wilson agreed on terms for Wilson to become manager of the Phillies. Ceremonious signing planned for Tuesday pending notice to current manager Burt Shotten who has $15,000 a year with two years left.

Gerald P. Nage Philadelphia National League Baseball Jimmy Wilson Jong Wilson Phillies Burt Shotten Shotten Ie Nay

Harriston and Gardner Set To Clash In Huntington Bout

Huntington's Bee 30sitoe plans retirement but returns for a high stakes event. Heavyweights from Williamson and Huntington including Tiger Harris, Obie Gardner, and Ane Stuss Rowsey prepare for a scheduled first round clash, with rivals Red Aches and Mickle Spurlock also listed in a bulk Huntington card.

Huntington Bee Sittoe Tiger Harik Williamson Gardner Pedro Lopez Obie Gardner Tiger Harris Beh Edwards Lincoln County Ane Stuss Rowsey Anc Ting Jennny Price Willinmeon Black Tiger Will Lske Erl Simpson Ril Wil- Hatls Red Achers Mickle Spurlock Charles Chapin Indl Anapotis

Hirsh Victorious In Tennis Finals At Brookline

Millicent Hirsh of New York won the 2934 girls national indoor singles title defeating Virginie Hollinger 6 1 6 0. Helen Gren from Grose Point teamed with Miss Louise Harding to take the doubles crown over Sylvia Huleh and Winchester 6 4 6 1. Bob Zuppke’s teams in 21 football seasons at the University of Illinois have won 43 and led five games in intersectional play.

Brookline Dee Millicent Hirsh New York Virginie Hollinger Dayton University of Tinois

Football Rules Likely To Remain Unchanged

Walter Okeson, named chair of the national football rules committee, says major revisions are unlikely for 1934. The rules body, selected at the NCAA convention, will meet in the east in February to consider changes for the coming year, with members including Amos Alonzo Stagg, Fielding H. Yost, Dana X. Bible, and others.

Charles Dunkley Associated Press ICAGO Walter Okeson National Collegiate Athletic Association Ter Okeson Ww. F. Langford Amos Alonzo Stagg College of the Pacific W. G. Crowell Swarthmore Henry Staith University of Colorado W. J. Bingham Harewate Dana Xni Bible of Nebraska H. J. Stegeman Georgia Tech Rey More Mson Southern Methodrat University W. G. Hunter University of Southern California Fielding H. Yost University of Michigan

Columbia's Squad Heads Toward Pasadena for Rose Bowl

Columbia's football squad left Arizona for Pasadena ready to meet Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Coach Lou Little said the team is ready to test brains and speed against Stanford, while noting Phi Beta Kappa caliber players on both sides and the Lions’ strong conditioning after a week of workouts.

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