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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1936

Page

6

Pitt Panthers Get Another Rose Bowl Bid After Surprising Selection

In Pasadena on December 4, Washington and Pittsburgh will clash in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Pitt, coached by Jock Sutherland, finished 203 points to 34 and suffered a rare loss to Duquesne. Washington, the Pacific Coast host, had a mixed season with key wins and a few close calls.

Pasadena Calif Washington Huskies Panthers University of Pittsburgh Huskies Pitt Ray Eckmann Washington Louisiana State University Alabama Navy Pennsylvania Eckmann Gertions Pittsburgh Jock Sutherland Duquesne Fordham Minnesota Stanford Trojans Southern California

All America 1936 Second Team Players and Positions

The 1936 All America Second Team lists players by school and position. End Bershak NC, Toll Princeton, White Alabama, Herwig California, Pierce Fordham, Hamrick Ohio State, Wendt Ohio State, Murray Pennsylvania, Uram Minnesota, Baugh TCU, Isbell Purdue, Patanelli Michigan, Franco Fordham, Reid Northwestern, Gilbert Auburn, Glassford Pittsburgh, Kinard Mississippi, Daddie Pittsburgh, Goddard Washington State, Dickens Tennessee, Don Falaschi Santa Clara, Handrahan Dartmouth.

Andrew Bershak U. of North Carolina Charles Toll Princeton Arthur White Alabama Robert Herwig U. of California Nathaniel Pierce Fordham Charles Hamrick Ohio State Merle Wendt Francis Murray U. of Pennsylvania Andrew Uram Minnesota Samuel Adrian Baugh Texas Christian Cecil Isbell Purdue Matt Patanelli U. of Michigan Edmund Franco Steve Reid Northwestern Walter Gilbert Auburn William Glassford Pittsburgh Frank Kinard U. of Mississippi William Daddie Edward Goddard Wash Philip Dickens Tennessee Nello Don Falaschi Santa Clara John Handrahan Dartmouth

American Biwd Finds Baltimore Sale Mentioned

A fragmented report notes a British psychologist examining why people laugh or not and references a December 13 item. The text hints at a Baltimore sale and scattered names, with unclear context and incomplete phrases.

Baltimore

Feller Case Decision Due From Landis

Montreal December 4 reports on Landis investigations into Cleveland signing youth star Bob Feller. Inquiries hint at free agency risk for Feller and potential wider use against other young players. Several deals and rumors surface as owners watch for a possible Dizzy Dean sale, with multiple trades disclosed across leagues.

Montreal Kenesaw Mowrns Levis Landis Feller Dean Sale Dizzy Dean Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn van Mungo French Bordagaray Jim Jordan Emil Leonard Atlanta St. Louis Cardinals Kansas City Dale Alexander Nashville Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Welch White Sox Red Sox St. Paul Newark Hank McDonald Oakland

Reynolds Plan Sparks Big Ten Debate on Subsidized Athletics

Chicago dispatch reports the Big Ten faculty committee discusses a proposed Reynolds plan to create a six week summer course mixing academics and sports. Wisconsin would admit high school students tuition free, with GPA grading applied, signaling a shift in stance on athletic subsidies.

Chicago Mondaas Big Ten Okceivers Robert Reynolds University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Ted

Japanese Cueist Stops Hoppe March to Victory

Kinney Matsuyama, a small Japanese cueist, halted Willie Hoppe in the world three cushion billiards championship in Chicago. Matsuyama led with a 12 high run and won 50 to 12 in 43 innings, leaving Hoppe’s title defense in doubt and reshaping the lead for the tournament.

Willie Hoppe Chicago Kinney Matsuyama Billard Matsuyama New York

Kelley Glad He's Chosen Yale Star Named All America

Yale captain Larry Kelley reacts with modest pride to his AP All America selection. He credits teammate Clint Frank, praises the honor as fitting, and notes plans to play on New Year’s for Andy Kerr’s all star team in San Francisco while declining offers to play professionally.

New Haven Conn Larry Kelley Yale Associated Press Kelley Frank Williamsport Clint Frank San Francisco Andy Kerr

Scholarship Rules For Student Athletes Described

The article outlines scholarships of 400 dollars yearly for students who meet class work and sports proficiency standards. To retain the award, student athletes must maintain a specified grade point average per hour of credit. Freshmen and sophomores are exempt from certain athletic commitments during their first term.

Amen Sophgettin

Warren Harding Five in season opener at McKinney's court

West coach Ron Mel Talwart Ras leads a veteran Warren Harding squad from Warren Ohio to face local pupils in the season opener on December 30. Ed O Conner Bob Denzie Cav ey Cross and other veterans vie for starting spots as four starters return and several juniors join the travel squad Including Scotty Hamilton McFadden and Joe Tdoni.

West Ron Mel Talwartras S21s Pierre Hill Warren Harding Warren Ohio O'Conner Bob Denzie John Lobis Cavey Cross McKinney Yoe Idoni Brennis Hebb Bill Bee Charlie Robinson Russ Denzie John Dougher Joe Tdoni Joey McKinneymen Scotty Will Ste Floyd Scotty” Hamilton Basketeers Mickey Meade McFadden Bob Graham Robert Russell Denzie Hatilton Cross B. Hebb Bee Grahamy Loar Isnerd Brestel Robinson Gall Douher Vogel Mauler John Dot John Lotis

Salvation Army Plans Conference at Charleston

Salvation Army members from Beckley Princeton Bluefield Williamson Welch Logan and Huntington will attend a conference today in Charleston. Speakers include Col. Fred Seiler and Major W W Boutrese of Richmond Virginia.

Charleston Salvation Army Beckley Princeton Bluefield Williamson, Welch, Logan Huntington Col Fred Seiler W. W. Bouterse Richmond

Two Football Rule Changes Considered in Grid Rules

New York Dec 4 The football rules committee faces debate over two proposed changes: interference during forward passes and the handling of a free ball kicked accidentally. Supporters argue for penalties on all kicks, while others want resets to the original spot or 15 yard penalties, with prominent officials weighing in.

New York Football Rules Committee Kelley Larry Kelley Yale Navy Kely Montana State Charley Bachman Michigan State H. E. van Kersburg Harvard W. D. Maginnes Lehigh Eastern Association of Football Officials Harvey Harman Penn Tom Thorp Pop Warner Temple Dutch Bergman Catholic

Gambling news and college football notes from Miami column

A column by Eddie Brietz reflects on betting trends in Miami during the holiday season and lists assorted college football updates. It mentions Alabama and LSU possibly seceding, Ohio State plans, Detroit Red Wings players, and other scattered sports and racing notes with no single dominant event.

Eddie Brietz New York Pittsburgh Alabama Louisiana State Broadway Miami Francis Schmidt Dallas Ohio State O. K Syd Howe Ralph Scotty) Bowman Detroit Red Wings Eric Ball Birmingham Benny Loving Farmington Charlottesville Tennessee Mississippi Old Miss Manhattans Texas Texas Aggies Dixie Carolinas Fordham Sata

Warner Plans Air Attack For Temple At St Mary's

Coach Glenn S. Warner says Temple Owls will unleash an aerial bombardment at St. Mary's, noting weight not decisive when throwing over defenders. A light practice showed regulars in top condition as Warner, eight years at Stanford, cautions the Owls are smaller than the Giants of St. Mary’s.

San Francisco Glenn S Pop” Warner Temple Owls St. Mary's Temple Warner Stanford St.’Mary’s

Grafton High Scorers Shine As 66 Points Lead Team

Denzie tops GHS scoring with 66 points from five games while Burl Jones adds 50, and June Mathews, Bryan, Bud, Hebb and others contribute touchdowns and extra points. The season features a safety and multiple field and kick scoring moments across ten games.

Grafton High School Robert Denzie Denzie Bob Jones Burl Jones Grafton Dick Shaw Burl June Mathews Bryan Oren Cole Bud Brennis Hebb Charlie Robinson Scotty Hamilton Doggy” Cross Carl Cooper Sam Newcome

Tinker Near Death in Florida Stroke Paralysis

Famous ex major league star Joe Tinker faced slim odds for recovery from paralysis after a stroke in Orlando. The Cubs legend, part of the famed Tinker to Evers to Chance double play, was linked to plans for returning as a club executive in the Florida State League before its possible next season. He had earlier moved to Florida real estate and later served as an Orlando team official before the league dissolved.

Orlando Fla Joe Tinker Tinker Evers Chicago Cubs

Mahoney Seen Likely To Lead AAU As Brundage Fades

Houston December report says Jeremiah T. Mahoney former New York supreme court justice appears set to become AAU president succeeding Avery Brundage. Campaign backs cite harmony and progress. convention to decide if Mahoney can quell Olympic issues and internal divisions. Mahoney allies warn another split could occur if opposing factions contest the floor.

Houston Tex Jeremiah T. Mahoney New York Supreme Court Amateur Athletic Union Avery Brundage Chicago Mahoney Brundage Tomorow Charles L. Ornstein New York Jack Rafferty Forice Patrick T. Walsh Arrval Caicagolg Kansas Politan Association Manion Brundage

Irish Picked to Beat UCLA

New York sports column previews tomorrow's football slate with Notre Dame favored over UCLA after Navy loss. St Mary's Temple and Arkansas versus Texas are noted, with Mississippi State and Maryland-Western Maryland also mentioned in brief Pro-Am college football glimpses.

Herbert Barker New York Southern California Notre Dame Navy Elmer Layden St. Mary’s Temple Pop Warner Owls St. Mary's Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Texas Rice Southern Methodist Texas A M.manhattan Florida Mississippi State Maryland

Smokey Bolyard Undergoes Knee Operation at St. Marys

Smoke mer Grafton High School and Davis Elkins football standout Smokey Bolyard underwent knee surgery at St Marys Hospital on Monday to remove a cartilage. The operation aims to restore his condition for Marshall College games this fall. He is the son of local barber William Bolyard.

William “Smoke Mer Grafton Davis Elkins Marshall College St. Mary's Hospital Iary Bolyard Thundering Herd William Bolyard

Salem Cagers Open Season Under Coach Da vis

Salem college basketball winds up football season and schedules games with W. and J., Waynesburg, Westminster for December 8 9 and 10. Veteran nine lettermen back plus six freshmen now sophomores aim to rebound after a disappointing last year. Seniors Kremen Giebell Pearcy lead front line with Reppert Allen Keh o Dulin Kennedy West returning as key sophomores. Junior Aram in the sun. Putz and Assay may play. Davis to finalize schedule after Clarksburg meeting.

SALEM Salem College T. Ed. Davis W. & J. Waynesburg Westminster Tigers Paul Kremen Floyd Giebell Ralph Pearcy Reppert Allen Kehoe Dulin Kennedy West John Aram Sun Walter Putz Assay Rh Davis West Virginia Clarksburg

December 12 Showdown: Texas Christian vs Santa Clara

Not much to choose Maryland fans hear Texas Christian will beat Santa Clara on December 12 to round off the season.

Maryland Texas Christian Santa Clara

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