College athletic officials set record calm in annual meetings
New York Dec 27 College athletic heads open annual meetings of the National Collegiate Athletic Association noting few controversial topics. Football rules face minor discussion as the code’s safety record improves with no major changes expected for 1933. selection of a new football rules chairman tops agenda with William S. Langford among leading contenders.
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New York
Nat’ Nal
A. A
Football Rules Committee
E. K. Hall
William 8. Langford
Police Quintet is Beaten By Y Team
Secretary Walter Okeson and Amos Alonzo Stagg are linked to coaching changes as the American Football Coaches Association meets ahead of the NCAA sessions. The coaches seek voting representation on the rules committee, currently advisory. Dan McGugin of Vanderbilt is expected to become president after Mal Stevens retires.
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Walter Okeson
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Chicago
American Football Coaches’ Association
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Mal Stevens
Yale
Pitt Works On Its Passes In Rose Bowl Buildup
Pittsburgh Panthers showcase aerial attack at a public scrimmage in Tucson ahead of the January 2 Rose Bowl vs Southern California. Players Heller Sebastian Fagan Weinstock Matesic and Detsenbaugh feature in various backfield combos as Sutherland drills offense for the Pasadena clash.
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Tucson
Ariz
University of Pittsburgh Panthers
Panthers
Southern California
Pasadena
Heller
Sebastian
Fagan
Weinstock
Matesic
Detsenbaugh
Jock Sutherland
Trojans
Sutherland
Howard Jones
Pitt
Ledger
Troy
Pittsburgh
O'Doul Champion But Chuck Did Everything
Frank O'Doul won the NL batting title with a .368 average while teammates John Henry Frederick and Charles Klein starred in the Phillies showing. Klein led in stolen bases with 20 and tied for doubles, and Philadelphian batters set club and league records as the season closed.
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New York
Frank O’doul
Brooklyn
Portside
John Henry Frederick
Charles Herbert Klein
Philadelphia
Frederick
Hamilton Hyatt
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fred Williams
Phillies
Clifford Crawford
New York Giants
Klein
O'Doul
Bill Terry
Giants
Lou Gehrig
Chuck
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Babe Herman
Cincinnati
Gus Suhr
Philadelphian
Mel Ott
Terry
Chick Hafey
Jim Bottomley
St. Louis Cardinals
O'Dowl
Hughey Critz
Dick Bartell
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Ken Williams
Browns
Paper's Journey From Pacific South America To Europe
The article notes that paper originated along the Pacific coast in South America and was introduced to Europe by the Spaniards, tracing its early global spread.
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Pacific Coast
South America
Europe
Chicago Man Named Next President of Tennis Association
NEW YORK December 27 1932 The nomination of Harry B Knox of Chicago for president of the United States Lawn Tennis Association ends a decade of eastern dominance Knox as first vice president succeeds Louisa W Carruthers New York who declined renomination due to business affairs The revolt against eastern control favored a midwestern candidate and Knox was named by the nominating committee.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Harry &. Knox
Chicago
Knox
F. Davia
Holcombe Ward
Eastern Association
Old Guard
Joseph W. Ivey
Kanean City
Ivy
Louisa W. Carruthers
Babe Didrikson Aims for Radio Film Writing Career
Babe Didrikson, Chicago December 27, plans to build a triple career as a radio performer, movie actress, and writer. She will focus on these fields and reject product endorsements. Her suspension by the National Amateur Athletic Union over an automobile endorsement was lifted.
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Chicago
Babe Didrikson
Texas
Mies Didrikson
National Athletic Amateur Athletic Union
Tough Intersectional Foes On Southern Grid Programs
Southern football teams will face 1933 intersectional foes including Yale, Army, Pittsburgh, Ohio State, and Southern California as schedules announce 27 such games. Georgia, Tulane, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Tennessee, LSU, Ole Miss, Virginia, and others plan multiple cross‑region contests, with totals expected to near forty when non‑conference teams are counted.
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Atlanta
Yale
Army
Pittsburgh
Ohio State
Mid-West
California
Southeastern
Dixie
Georgia
Bulldogs
New York University
Southern California
Athens
Florida
University of California At
Los Angeles
Columbia
South Carolina
Villa Nova
Temple University
Tulane
Colgate
New York City
Texas A. & M
Vanderbilt
Oklahoma
Alabama
Fordham
New York
Tennessee
George Washington University
Louisiana State
Rice
University of Mississippi
Marquette
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Cavaliers
Columbia University
Navy
Princeton
West Virginia
Clemson
North Carolina State
George Washington
Virginia Military
West Point
Mercer University of Macon
Annapolis
Center College of
Danville
Loston College
Richmond University
Cornell
William and Mary
Georgetown
Oglethorpe
Manheattan
Southern
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Cab Drivers Form Flying Club In London
London taxi drivers who served in the Royal Air Force as pilots mechanics or engineers joined to form a Flying club. Its aim is to qualify members as air pilots and they envision air travel replacing cars in the future.
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London
Royal Air Force
Dry Officers Active in Monroe Capture Three Cars Liquor
Prohibition officers in Monroe were active this week and seized three cars and 224 gallons of liquor, detaining two men in connection with the raid.
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Monroe
Prohibition
Panthers Pass Defense Questioned Ahead of Rose Bowl
Los Angeles observers compare USC and Pitt after a 47 14 USC win three years ago. They note USC’s aerial strength and Pitt’s pass defense weakness, pointing to future Rose Bowl stakes on January 2 in Pasadena.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
Pittsburgh
Pasadena
Panther
Trojans
Panthers
Women Fans Use High Heels In Wrestling Shock
In Portland Oregon Thor Jensen and Walter Achiu split falls in a match but Jensen was knocked out when fans in the front row stomped him with high heels after an infighting moment. The referee recovered and ruled in favor of Achiu.
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Portland
Ore
Thor Jensen
Thor
Elkon
Walter Achiu
Dayton
Ohio
Achiu
Jensen
Harry Elliott
Salvation Officer Treated Refused Breakfast With Flight to Station
William Allen, in Salt Lake City, displayed defiance when the Salvation Army refused him breakfast for not working. He threw a chair through a window and was then escorted to the station house, arriving in time for lunch.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
William Allen
Salvation Army
French daily routine noted with morning chocolate
The passage describes a French habit of rising late and having only a chocolate with a roll for breakfast, then starting the day at midday. It highlights a leisurely morning routine and delayed daily activities.
Hollywood Star Edith Roark seeks new stage name
An $800 cash prize awaits any reader’s suggested new name for Edith Roark, Hollywood film actress. Publicity director George Blake invites single submissions with a $200 bonus for names postmarked before January 1, 1933. winners tie possible and may include duplicated awards.
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Hollywood
Edith Roark
George Blake
Studio M-356
N. Syccamore Ave
California
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