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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1933

Page

6

St Albans Loop Completes Half in Bustling League Night

St Albans City basketball closes its first half with Company B undefeated in seven, as Zenith Band forfeits to Rollmen. Second half starts Tuesday with Spring Hill and Alumni clashing, while C O and DeLune loom as challengers. Notable lineups include Wheaton and Lake, ineligible until next Tuesday.

BT. Albans St. Albana City Basketball Reaque Company B Zenith Unny Wheaton Nelson Lake Alucni DeLune Bay Sun Shines Wheaton and Lake Rollmen Zentth Atamat GF Cunningham McCacken Olvorthan Aadard Umechire Dowson Eves Oooneeanan Baer Kemi Fisore Holton Hudson Fleck Buster Cees Zenilly Parker Zealeh Walt Glandinge

Life Saving Tests At Y To Be Held In January

The American Red Cross life saving examination, required every three years, will be offered annually under the Charleston M C A supervision. James R. Cot treal will head the exams, which begin next Tuesday at 7 20 PM at the Y Mo Atta plan to offer exams weekly through January. Registration is 2 for boys and 0 for men unrequired. The fee includes the life saving certificate. Tests are open to first timers and renewals with a 10 hour minimum in the water.

American Red Cross Charleston Atta

Tomorrow's Game Weather and Event Details

Mild forecast for the game with 1 000 to 9 050 anticipated in attendance. No media coverage. 125 ushers led by Wd Costry and 12 private guards will oversee security. Four bands from Charleston Clendenin Havenswood and Logan total 163 under Henry Francis. South stand seating with two end sections at 1 each. Students pay 50 and 25 cents respectively. tickets sold at multiple local vendors. Ceremonies chaired by Mavers PT DeVan with state officials and WV coaches associations attending. Proceeds benefit state and loyal charitable groups per advisory Charleston business leaders.

Laidley Feld Costry Miste Charleston Clendenin Havenswood Logan Henry Francis South Stand Mermont Road Teket Oller's Drug Store Swisson's Drug Estore South Charleston Liberty Drug Company Kanawha City Ladd Brothers West Side Tdle Hour Billard Summers Street Pickingon Street Mavers DeVan West Virginia Frohman Johtigen Maire Atromewitz Cotors—Kouth Oppeing Ronches Farley W. Bell Albert Gena Weil Charleston Businss Ryle Waders Orsiny

Boxing prospects and baseball outlook for 1934 season

The writer surveys boxing and baseball for 1934, warning outcomes hinge on attendance and public interest. Baer is forecast to defeat Prima Carneta if he regains peak form, while boxing faces a risk from lifestyle distractions. In baseball, the Giants and Washington fail to repeat, Cards and Pirates gain, and Yawkey’s bidding could alter the AL race with Foxx or the Yankees depending on spending.

Max Baer Prima Carneta Baer Max Schmeling Hollywood Hfe Giants Washington Cubs Cardinals Pirates Braves Bill Terry Tom Yawkey Jimmy Foxx Bostos

Gatemen and Scouts Report to Coffey

The $24 boy scouts who will act as ushers at the New Year’s afternoon event were asked by W. B. Coffey to report to the momlay along with the Gatemen and other officials who will manage the crowd.

Rame W. 8. Coffey Ble Momlay Nin Ratemien

Temple Athletic Club Formed in Charleston

Temple Athletic Club receives corporation papers on December 29 with Marel C Turley John M Bay John W Bolick Sam L Watson jr Hubert Parrish Robert J Saladin Harold Gardner Edward Eshatay and Graves Trumbo named as founders. Club aims to promote amateur athletics especially basketball with Baptist Temple as home and plans to add tennis baseball and football as it grows. Turley elected chairman Watson secretary treasurer Bolick manager coach, signaling a limited initial run to foster independent athletics in the city.

Temple Athletic Club Marel C. Turley John M Jimmy) Bay John W. Bolick Sam L. Wat~son Hubert Parrish Robert J. Saladin Harold Gardner Edward Eshatay Graves Trumbo Clu Baptist Temple Temple Charleston Temple 4 Mare C. Turley Bam Watson Jona W. Bolick Rns Naw

Public Conscious Football Gains Ground in 1934

The article argues that football, long in the shadows, will be publicly embraced in 1934 as prohibition ends and ticket prices drop. Colleges shift to public appeal to counter pro football crowds, while athletes earn opportunities through scholastic or athletic merit.

Junior League To Start Anew After Leader's Death

The Junior League redraws teams and schedules following captain Dick Muno's death. Captains chosen are Charles Roth Herman Nash John Gentry and Hefferner. Early contests show Mountain Lions Black Panthers and Bob Cats each 1-1 while Tigers trail. next meet Wednesday afternoon with Mountain Lions vs Black Panthers and Bob Cats vs Tigers. St Matthews basketball team wins both ends of double bill beating South Side Tigers 28-16 and Ferry Branch 20-14.

Dick Muno Rinior Athletic League Charles Roth Herman Nash John Gentry Hefferner Elf Mountain Lions Roth Bob Cats Hefferners Black Panthers Gentry Tigers Nash Areeegee Liong Tetere & Tigers Boberts St. Matthews St. Matthews Basketballeam South Side Tigers Ferry

Maryland Bowl To Hoosier Lads

Maryland's second attempt to defeat a Big Ten team ends in a loss as Indiana dumps the Old Liners 30 to 17. Indiana's sharp passing and precise team play overwhelm Maryland, with every Hoosier displaying strong vision and coordination.

Maryland College Park Indianans Rchieglate

Coaches to Convene Here New Year for North South Battle

The Southern West Virginia coaches association will hold its annual meeting New Year’s Day in conjunction with the North South game. Paul Scheinbicker of Parkersburg is president and Melvin Marker of Logan is secretary. The meeting starts in the morning to allow attendance at the North South game at Laldi Field Monday at 1 40 o clock.

West Virginia State Couches’ Association Ehacty Paul Scheinbicker Packersburg Melvin Marker Logan Laldiey Field

City Cage League Opens Season With Charleston Actions

The City Cage League starts Wednesday at 8 16 PM at M C A courts. Charleston Business College faces Blossom Dairy in the opener while Schwamb Presbyterian challenges the Business College. Pritchard Motor meets a strengthened Spencer Moore squad as Dink Westfall and Homer Robinson officiate. Teams eye a spring interleague tournament. entries must join by Tuesday.

Charleston Business College Blossom Dairy Business College Taw Daily Mal Schwamb Presbyterian Daily Mail Charleston Schwamb Pritchard Motor Charlester Basketfont Spencer Moore Dink Westfall Dunbiy Homer Robinson St. Albans Souther Board Corey Brothers Coker Shoe Company Jikre

Reds Are Not Cellar Champs Records Show Reds Are Not Cellar Champs

Cincinnati fan lore celebrates a discovery that the Reds were not cellar dwellers of the National League. The piece recalls that the Reds have finished last only seven of 49 NL seasons, with Giants Boston St. Louis and Phillies often leading or near the top. It notes the league’s 58-year history and contrasts pennants and finishes among clubs including Cubs Giants Pirates and Dodgers.

Cincinnati Reds Larry MacPhail Cincinnati Reds Giants Boston St. Louis Cats Phillies Tory Glew St. Louis Brooklyn Reda Chicago Cubs New York Giants Pirates Rede

Purvis Is Named Best in Big Ten

Purvis, Purdue’s football and javelin star, named outstanding Big Ten athlete for 1992 by conference coaches and AP vote. Final tally: Purvis 17, Ward 15, with Petoskey third at three votes. Dozens of players from Purdue Michigan Illinois Northwestern Chicago Minnesota Indiana received single votes.

Cricagg Ih- Benting Willie Warel Michigan Duane Purity Purdue Sports Western Associated Press Purvis Dick Dogetee Herman Everhardun Frank Forechouer Ilinois Edvar Manske Northwestern al Erwal Jay Berwinger Chicago Jack Beynon Minola Fred Conrad Ohio State M. Bnecht Winconsin Francis Pug" Lund Minnesota Ivan Fuqua Indiana Ant Mornbostel

Mid-West Minor Leagues Eye Big Season

Mid-West minor league baseball braces for a renewed season. Des Moines Omaha St Joseph and Topeka emerge as nucleus to reorganize, with talks of adding Denver Pueblo and others. Several cities may depart, including Springfield and Joplin, while Lincoln and Sioux City are unsure. Baseball leaders weigh Western and Mississippi Valley ties amid attendance studies.

ES Moines Midwest Wiehith Muskogee Okla Lincoln Rock Island Davenport Joop

State Officials Meet Monday Over North South Game

West Virginia Football Officials Association to hold its annual meeting at Herel Kana whit Monday morning led by secretary Phillip Hin of Charleston. The session begins at 10 o'clock with President Charles Modget of Morgantown presiding. The North South game at Waddley Field Monday afternoon will feature referees and touches noted at the gathering.

West Virginia Football Officials Association Wll Phillip Hin Charleston Beghy Charles &. Modget Morgantown Wit Waddley Field

North and South Teams to Appear on Kearse Stage

North and South high school football squads meet for state charity on New Year’s Day and will be introduced at the Kearse theater at 8 55 pm before The Last Roundup vaudeville show. Coaches Sleepy Glenn and Farley Bell and their assistants will be announced, as will the squad captains, in the only local meet and greet before the game. Johnny Ransome, captain of 1896 California, is noted as the son of a former California captain.

Charleston Kearse Theater Kearse James J. Dugcan Beminster Albert H Sleepy) Glenn South California Eidce Ransome Golden Bear

Lion Basket Team Prepares For Opener Despite Offweek

Lion Basket mentor Clyde Hutson schedules light practice through the holidays as Kanawha county schools take a break. He aims to sharpen Sam Filkosky and Cramon Stanton for Saturday’s opener against DuBerg Critzbenberger in Charleston, with lineup expectations to be decided late in the week.

East Side Church league leaders clash in second round battle

A crowded night features three league leaders in a two game program at First Presbyterian. Opening match at seven pits First Presbyterian against Starcher with Blayera Frea Tyler Lea Frank and Orel Marple. The second game has George led by Corey brothers Feety Matt and Lincoln Farris aiming to beat First Methodist. Finals set for Temple five with Ovcar Mewman Harold Gardner Saladin and Lee French key players.

Clurch Sie Tauteday First Presbyterian First Methodist Starchera Chapel Starcher Withisach Blayera Frea Tyler Lea Frank Orel Marple Nig Chaycey Gordon Fraser Presbys Bésire Grinstead Ledsome Hathayny George Corey Brothers Feety Matt Lincoln Farris John Haddy Lee Cansis First Methodisty Methodists Sleepy Glenn Ratchi Lawrence Plester West Virginia University Timmy Cottrell Curley Stuart John Boliatie Baptist Temple Asbury Methodists Temple Ovcar Mewman Harold Gardner Saladin Lee French Baharah Parrish - Conkey Asbury Five Mmakeot Jesque Kay Betes Thomas Red Moss Suddreth Perry

Carnera to Sail for U S Title Showdown in Miami

Primo Carnera will sail January 10 for the United States to meet Tommy Loughran for the heavyweight title in Miami. Forest, Carnera’s manager, said readiness for the 15 round bout on February 22 is complete and Carnera is in first class fighting condition.

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