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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
5
Veteran sports writer Dick Connelly surveys the rooter problem in college football, noting how fan fury sways opinions on Notre Dame Army and the broader game. He discusses coaching changes at Stanford and Hank Anderson at Notre Dame, plus Gene Tunney’s possible NY boxing commission bid and political ties to Roosevelt era policy shifts.
Valley Ice defeated G. M. C. 34 to 20 after two overtime periods to stay tied for first place with Champion and Relate. McFall led with 16 points. Champion tops and Indus also posted wins as Tadus and others chased the standings. Babe Didrikson remains hopeful for amateur status restoration amid dispute over her motorcar advertisement use.
Fragmented text hints at Gena and Tun ey contend for chairmanship and comitia seats, with Mey er and Leoked mentioned. The snippet clues at political advancement and internal rivalry shaping likely future positions. The readable phrases suggest a clumsy OCR of a muttered report on party steps forward and election stakes.
Roosevelt Junior High, coached by Harvey Sollenberger, will field a basketball team this season with Wilson High School supplying materials. The first game, a practice, yielded Roosevelt 32 to Reilly High’s 9 on Millville’s floor. The squad, featuring Colgate, Stapleton, King, Kapp, Warvixan, Nagel, and Petroth, travels to McKinley tomorrow as tight, competitive matchups are anticipated.
George Gable defeated Jacobs in a 13 minute main event, taking the first fall early and winning the second with a slam in nine minutes. Himes defeated Kling in a lengthy 18 minute bout, Kennedy vs Wepges provided action, and Claude Swindel showed strength yet failed to pin Joy Child. Sherlock Holmes debuts in a public bow with A Study in Scarlet excerpt.
A list of notable birthday notices includes Edwin H. Blashfield a New York artist born in New York 84 years ago Arthur D Little a Boston chemical engineer born there 69 years ago Most Rev John T McNicholas Archbishop of Cincinnati born in Ireland 55 years ago Harrison E Howe a Washington DC chemist born Georgetown Kentucky 51 years ago Alo W A McCully a Seattle writer born there 50 years ago Mathew Anderton author and playwright born Atlantic City 4 years ago
Glarenne Munn, former all-American football player at the University of Minnesota and now an assistant coach, signs a new contract to double for Santa Claus. Dressed as Old Nick, he will host a Saturday night charity event at the Kappa Sigs Christians party aiding fifty needy children.
Wrestling fans expect a top tier show as Pesek meets Peters at the Fentmonk club in a high profile bout. Peters from Topeka, Kansas, carries a strong record and aims to test Pesek, with other matches featuring Slagle vs Achlin and Purp Grives vs Earl Hasgen while the box office opens early.
Thomas Sefferson Hickey, head of the American association, returns from illness and predicts one of the best seasons in 1933. He cites economic troubles but expects a playoff plan to boost attendance and player earnings, with about 40000 dollars to be shared from two cents per admission. He also notes imminent ownership clearups for Kansas City and Toledo clubs.
Amos Alonzo Stagg may be succeeded by Ohio University coach Don Peden. Peden, a former Illinois star end and halfback, has led Ohio to 18 straight wins from 1929 to 1930 era. Chicago officials declined comment, saying Metcalfe would decide the coach.
In a bowling score note, E Hermon posted a 600 series with game scores 213 221 217 and additional frames 182 and 302 noted in sequence. The entry captures a strong performance across multiple games and marks an impressive total.
Fenmont faces the Indiana AM Stars this Sunday in a bid to extend a four game win streak. Indiana college men bring a fast, skilled game while Fenmont sticks with its familiar lineup and local rivalries. The prelim features Fenmont Orioles against Harrison St John, with tip off at 2:00 p.m.
The annual meeting of the major leagues closed with a feverish rush for players. Washington, St Louis, New York and others completed trades including Goslin for West Reynolds and Brown, and Whitehill for Marberry as clubs push to reshape rosters before any formal decisions. The meeting ended with the focus on roster moves and broadcasting concerns, amid a split on several proposals.
Hamilton prepares for a tough test Friday night as Woodward High visits, aiming to rebound after a last week win over Roger Bacon. Coach Wirt reshapes the lineup, with Shields and Norrie at forwards, David at center, and Young and Anigtd as guards, as the squad gears up for the Woodward clash in the Queen City title run.
A fragmented report states heavyweight Levinsky signs to meet Tommy Leighran, a former light heavyweight, in a ten round encounter in Philadelphia. The article also mentions Australia’s compulsory voting act with fines for eligible electors who do not vote without a valid reason.
Colunoys, U. Dew. 19 reports Bierhalter resigns after four decades as player, umpire and trainer with the Boston American League club. He will join a Columbus chemical firm. Rogers Hornsby backs St. Louis Cardinals to win the National League next year. The Rajah predicts Jim Nill will be a leading figure.
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