Warneke tops 1932 NL pitching race with 22 wins
New York dispatch notes Chicago Cubs pitcher Lonnie Warneke as the 1932 National League pitching champion with 22 victories, a .786 won and lost percentage, and a 2.37 ERA. Carl Hubbell and Dizzy Dean also rank high, while Bill Walker and other stars show mixed results and trades influence the standings.
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New York
Lonnie Warneke
Chicago Cubs
Steve Swetonic
Pittsburgh
Jerome H
Dizzy) Dean
St. Louis
Hubbell
Bill Walker
Giants
Cardinals
Grant
Carl Hubbell
Walter M
Huck) Betts
Boston
Swetonic
Charles
Red) Lucas
Cincinnati
Swetoniec
Warneke
Guy Bush
Chicago
Swetonie
Tom Zachary
Erie
Schmeling Won't Fight For Garden, Jacobs Says
New York December 29. Joe Jacobs manager of Max Schmeling issued an answering blast to Jack Sharkey’s claim Schmeling would meet him anytime but not under Madison Square Garden promotion. Sharkey, who won the title from Schmeling last summer, said the German was afraid to meet him again. Jacobs countered with a lengthy statement.
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New York
Joe Jacobs
Max Scmeling
Jack Sharkey
Schmeling
Sharkey
Madison Square, Garten
Jacobs
Patoney
Cubs Expect to Play With Pitt New Years
Cubs look to meet Pittsburgh in a New Year’s game set for Tucson Arizona on December 29 with both teams aiming for a competitive matchup and early-season momentum.
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Cubs
Pitt
Panthers Star Cuba Cleared For Southern California Game
Gopher Guard coach Jock Sutherland said team physician Dr. Robert Sheanor reported Paul Cuba injuries were not serious. Cuba, fifth tackle, was hurt January 2 during a strenuous scrimmage and left the field for treatment.
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Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh Panthers
Robert Sheanor
Paul Cuba
Stage big contest for position of dog catcher
Wheeling December 29. The dog catcher job draws heavy interest with over 50 applicants and petitions from many communities. The post pays about $100 a month and may see a cut.
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Wheeling
Belmont
Commander Johnson to Attend Albany Inauguration
Albany Ne York December 29 Louis Johnson national commander of the American Legion will be among the distinguished guests at the January 11 inauguration of Gov Herbert Lehman at the state capitol in Albany New York.
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Albany
Castanaga Unable To Fight Heeney
New York December 29 Isan dore Castanaga Spanish heavyweight informed Madison Square Garden he had fallen victim to influenza and would be unable to go through with his scheduled 10 round bout with Tom Heeney of New Zealand Friday night at the arena.
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New York
Isandore Castanaga
Madison Square, Garden
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Slape
Railroads Seek Continued Freight Rate Increases
Washington reports railroads told the Interstate Commerce Commission that the system runs in the red by about 200 million dollars yearly. Testimony by Daniel Willard and Julius Parmalee described deficits across 122 lines, with only 52 million earned from surcharges in nine months and calls to end pooling. Willard and Paul Shoup closed the railroad case urging retention of current increases and abolition of pooling.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Meyer
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Julius Parmelee
Bureau of Railway Economics
Parmelee
E. G. Buckland
Credit Corporation
Meyer, Eastman, Porter,and
Lewis
Buckland
Helm Parmalee
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Paul Shoup
Railroad Hearing Hints Case Could Close January 15
The hearing focused on the railroad's case with cross-examination. Commissioner Meyer noted few requests for further hearings, suggesting the case may close on January 15 without additional sessions.
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The
Southern Pacific
Meyer
Ruth Judd Granted Chance to Tell Story Again
Winnie Ruth Judd, condemned to die for the murder of Agnes Anne Leroi, was allowed another opportunity to speak before the Maricopa County grand jury in Phoenix. She appeared with guards, smiling, saying she had more to tell and would return to continue her testimony.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne Leroi
Maricopa: County
Mrs. Leroi
Hedwig
Samuelson
Judd
William C. Judd
Grand Jury
U.S. Veterans Hospital
Fort Whippe
Prescott
Arizona
Florence
J. R. McFadden
Grand
Taxpayers Association names new officers at annual meeting
The Taxpayers Association held its annual meeting naming four vice presidents H G Marcus of Kenova J P Beard of Williamson R H Miller of Welch and M P Trillimen of Bluefield Frank McKee of Kenova was named secretary treasurer.
Indiana Cuts Tax Burden in Special Session
Indiana's 1933 tax bill will cut the state's burden by about 42 million dollars under a new law capping the rate at 1.50 per hundred, fixed statewide at 15 cents per dollar. Debate rages among tax spenders and taxpayers over effects on state and local governments and the use of economy and efficiency to manage public affairs. Gibson of Huntington elected president of the West Virginia Railroad Employes and Six counties and many taxing entities participate in the measure.
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Tndianapolis
Indiana
Renova
Gibson
Huntington
Virginia Railroad
Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Clue Pack
Across clues include Tulsa, again, solution of yesterday's puzzle, I 18 East Indian and weight related terms, listing a compact set of puzzle prompts for the day's grid.
Taxing units face lower toll revenue next year
Some counties have adjusted rates under a new law while others exploit a loophole to claim an emergency exists and raise rates beyond the fixed charge. Overall collections drop from 140,069,591 last year across 1,590 units to 97,524,506 next year, a 30 percent decrease.
Fordham Coach Race Narrowed By Phelan and Crowley
Fordham University seeks a new coach after Frank Cavanaugh. Notre Dame figures Jimmy Phelan and Jim Crowley vie in a tight race. Crowley remains at Michigan State but open to Fordham, while Phelan gains strength. Jack Offey says a decision may come next week.
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York
Notre Dame
Jimmy Phelan
Jim Crowley
Fordham ‘University
Frank Cavanaugh
Phelan
Notre Dame Q
Purdue
Washington
Crowley
Knute Rockne
Four Horsemen
Michigan State
Jack Offey
Fordham
Japan readies Manchuria focus with modernized force
Tokyo announces a fundamental readjustment of the Japanese army to reinforce Manchuria. Home forces will shrink while Manchurian units rise to about 60,000 to 65,000 with more aircraft, tanks, heavy guns, and better communications. The move follows a 1933-34 budget of 44 million yen and aims for parity with the Red Army amid regional tensions.
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Tokyo
Manchuria
War Office
Japan
Manchur
Su Ping-Wen
Red Army
Rainfall record shown no riot at Albany prison
Dr Walter N Fhityer of Baltimore reports rainfall data for the year ended Dec 29. Officials say total precipitation did not reach a level that would justify labeling the incident at Albany prison a riot or outbreak.
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Walter N.fhityer
Baltimore
Commissioner of Correction
Albany
Tthe
Borah Proposes Excess Profits Tax on Brewers
Senator Borah Republican proposes an excess profits tax on brewers as action on the 9.2 percent beer bill delays in the House due to lack of quorum. He plans amendments to boost treasury revenue while opposing the brewer levy. Senator Blaine pushes constitutional questions and Norris urges hearings on beer legislation amid growing committee confidence the court will support the bill if improved.
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Jane
House
Treasury
Mills
Benator
Blaine
Wisconsin
Poerpublican
Norris
Surpreme
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