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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1932

Page

5

Simpson High Invades Trish Stronghold Tonight

Simpson High faces St Augustine for their first season meeting in Augustine Gym tonight as the Irish seek a rare win. Trish has one success in four games and plans a tough battle led by Ford Gerkins Foy Neason and Warder with Deegan Calif and Moras substitutes to push the pace.

Merle Newton Simpson St. Augustine's Trish St. Augustie's St. John Treet Railroaders Skagges Ford Gerkins Foy Neason Warder Deegan Calif Morasco Newton

Espinosa Faces Wood For National Match Play Title

Al Espinosa of Akron Ohio defeated Johnny McHugh of San Diego three and two in a 36 hole semi while Craig Wood of Deal New Jersey edged Willie Hunter of Los Angeles one up to reach the finals of the San Francisco national match play open golf tournament in December.

San Francisco al Espinosa Akron Craig Wood Deal Espinosa Johnny McHugh San Diego Wood Willie Hunter Los Angeles

Wolverines Win Dickinson Trophy Despite USC Undefeated

Champaign December 12. Michigan earns the Knute K Dickinson National Football Championship trophy by Dickinson rating. USC finished undefeated and untied but ranked second. Pittsburgh and Purdue follow. Colgate, undefeated in the East, ranks fifth. Post-series games not counted in final tally.

Champaign Southern California Trojans Notre Dame University of Michigan Boli Dickinson Wolverines Frank G. Dickinson University of Ilin Michigan Pittsburgh Ohio State Nebraska Purdus Colgate Dickson

Untangled tournament formulas exclude rose contest influence

The article notes that his ratings and the Tournament of Roses clash between South California and Pittsburgh Sil do not affect his calculators.

South California Pittsburgh Sil

McLarnin to Meet Fuller in Friday Ring Bout

New York boxing fans await a Madison Square Garden ten round welterweight headline Friday night featuring Jimmy McLarnin against Sammy Fuller. The Boston challenger, fresh from a controversial last year, seeks to break into the welterweight ranks in the national schedule spotlight.

Jim M’larnin Fuller New York Jimmy McLarnin Sammy Fuller Garden Madison Square Garden Boston Jleading

Waddell Resigns as Tech Coach at Carnegie Tech

Pittsburgh December 12. Robert N Waddell head football coach at Carnegie Tech for seven years resigned. his resignation was accepted by athletic manager Overend with regret. Waddell cited long coaching hours and travel interfering with his insurance business. A successor is expected to be named by the athletic council next week. He offered future advisory or scouting help if needed.

Fittsburgh Robert N. Waddell Ed Carnegie Tech Nee B. Averend Waddell Athletic Council Addell Ech Nee

Babe Didrikson Considered for Sullivan Award

New York December 12 the Amateur Athletic Union announced the Sullivan Memorial Award nominees have been reduced to 10 among the survivors is Mildred Babe Didrikson. Didrikson recently was disqualified from further amateur competition. The award honors the athlete representing the highest ideals and attainments in amateur athletics.

New York Sullivan Memorial Amateur Athletic Union Mildred Babe Didrikson

Nominees for Ward 10 Final Submg for 600 Members

Ten contestants named for Ward 10 final submission to the tribunal of 600 members who will decide by ballot on December 27. The survivors include Miss Didrickson, James A. Bansch, Lieut. George Catnan, Bill Carr, Ralph Bill, Ralph Metcalf, Helen Wills Moody, Leo Sexson, Jack Shea, and William Barry Wood.

Miss Didrickson James A. Bansch George Catnan Bill Carr Ralph Bill Ralph Metcalf Helen Wills Moody Leo Sexton Jack Shea William Barry Wood

Baseball Men Assemble for Major Parley

New York December meetings opened as big league owners faced downturns in attendance. Trenchment and economy were the twin watchwords while clubs, led by Yankees Cubs Braves and Dodgers, sought drastic measures to lure back customers to ballparks amid sharp drops in daily attendance.

New York New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Brooklyn

Wheeling Seeks Central League Franchise

The Intelligencer reports supporters of the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League seek Wheeling entry into the Central Baseball League. Contracts are in place with officials of both major clubs and negotiations may resume soon.

Washington Intelligencer Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Wheeling Central Baseball League Maor Teague

Tennis Shoes Help Huskies Run Up 66 Point First Half

In Schul e Dec 12 the University of Washington Huskies routed West Seattle Athletic Club 66 to 0 on an ice-coated gridiron. Huskies scored ten touchdowns in the first half as opponents slipped in rubber footwear. last two periods were scoreless. A stray line notes New Zealand density at 15 per sq mile.

Universal Heat Pad With Moisture Proof Overslip

Advertisement listing a universal heat pad with moisture proof overslip for wet use. Mentions four nonradio interfering thermostats and an illustration. Includes price notes: pads priced at 1.7 and another figure 6.85 dollars.

Irish Mentor Bets on USC Victory Over Panthers

Los Angeles December 12 Coach Hank Anderson forecast a 14 to 0 or two touchdown USC win over Pittsburgh in the Rose Tournament at Pasadena January 2. He praised USC for superior line play and swift backs, predicting Pitt would fall behind early and suffer a Rose game defeat if the Trojans sustain execution.

Los Angeles Hank Anderson Southern California Notre Dame Trojans Howard Jones Pasadena Pittsburgh Anderson Pitt California Heller Grifith Troys Notre Dame Ou Southern Californi Ramblers Charles Jask Bob Erskine

Bears blank Green Bay 9 0 in snow storm clash

Chicago Bears defeated Green Bay Packers 9 to 0 in a snow storm. The champions capitalized on Packers fumbles and penalties to tie Portsmouth for the league title as they head into a rematch next Sunday in Portsmouth.

Chicago Chicago Bears Green Bay Packrs Wisconsin Ports ‘Mouth Portsmouth Bears

Bear hunting ends empty for three local parties

Bob Wittman Mike Gozik and Okey Hefner return from Canaan Valley after three days chasing bears with one dog the first day and no bears bagged. A Whetsell from Elkins joined next day with two dogs as a bear was driven from the brush but escaped toward the mountains. Other hunters from Pocahontas and Preston counties also failed to take game amid bad weather Saturday.

Bob Wittman Mike Gozik Okey Hefner Canaan Valley Bruin Mr. Whetsell Elkins Mr. Wittman Laurel Mr. Hefner John Morgan Harry Nicola Pocahontas Preston

California Gridders Depart For Florida

Coach Bill Spaulding led the UCLA football squad aboard a train to Gainesville for a clash with Florida on Saturday. Thirty six players traveled, two with influenza, one unable to start due to a foot injury, yet Spaulding remained confident the Bruins would be ready. UCLA finished third in the Pacific Coast Conference after a demanding schedule that included a loss to non conference foe St Marys.

Los Angeles Bill Spaulding University of California At Gainesville Bruins Florida Spaulding Charles Bachman Gators St. Marys

City Court Quiet as Phillips Forfeits Bond in Fight Charge

Police court was quiet this morning with L C Phillips forfeiting a $10 bond for appearance and trial on a fighting charge. In magisterial courts a trial on an assault charge was scheduled in Magistrate Wittman’s court. Circuit court held a brief session with two minor orders and recess.

L. C. Phillips Wittman

Veteran Mississippi lawmaker Collier retires from Congress March 4

James W. Collier of Mississippi, 60, longtime chair of the Ways and Means Committee, will leave the House March 4 after 24 years of service. His tenure saw him helm budget balancing and tariff debates before health issues and redistricting controversy forced a temporary retirement. Now back as a committee chair, he faces a pivotal closing chapter amid looming national legislation.

Herbert Plummer Washington House James W. Collier Mis Ppi House Way Collier Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Llness Crisp Georgia Mississippi Congress Mts

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