Lions in Rose Bowl bid face Stanford and Columbia
Stanford and Columbia boast the nation's top student athletes as they prepare for the Rose Bowl clash with coach Lou Little's Lions. The squads emphasize scholastic merit and strong backfields led by Corbus, Nevel, and Barbe, amid questions of line depth and substitutions.
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Pasadena
Stanford
Columbia
Hi Beta Kappa
Bill Corbus
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Chuck Whit
Masked Marvel Draws Spotlight in Wrestling and Baseball
The piece describes the Masked Marvel and Red Berry drawing crowds in Little Rock and across the southwest. It notes Berry’s plan to unmask the masked wrestler, Berry’s interview, and promoter interest. It also covers baseball manager changes with Walter Johnson and Joe McCarthy amid broader league speculation.
N Defeats CH Bulldogs in Safety Half Staging
N defeats CH Bulldogs 56 to 29 in a first half stretch where Kasis leads with timely scores and a late spurt seals the win. The matchup features solid defense and a dominant second quarter.
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Mill Safety Tech
Stanford Ends Practice For 1933 Football Season
Stanford ends practice for the 1933 season as players conclude their spring sessions. The team, coached by a prominent figure, focuses on conditioning and play drills ahead of upcoming events.
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Stanford
Staies
Tilden and Richards to Meet for Pro Net Crown
In Philadelphia on December 30 players William Tilden and Vincent Richards prepared to duel in a national professional tennis championship final after both earlier defeating the other semi finalists.
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William T
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Vincent Richards
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Woting Tesan
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Frank Hunter
Evergold Wins Florida Opener at Tropical Park
Evergold, the Shandon farm entry, won the $400 inaugural handicap at Tropical Park on opening day of the 1933 Florida racing season before 15,000 spectators. Gold Step finished second with Feudal Lord third as Evergold paid 14.40 to win, 5.90 to place, 3.29 to show on a $2 ticket in the five and one half furlong race run in 1 05 1.2.
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Meany Long Shot Wins Feature at Epsom Downs
Meany a three year old colt from Texas moved up from claiming to handicap and shocked rivals at Epsom Downs winning the $2,500 feature with long odds of 18.49 to 1. The victory came as Mrs. L. M. Pike’s horse defeated several leading contenders in a race noted for its upsets.
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Best ball teams tie at Santa Monica pro-am with 65
Rain disrupted Clover Field as two best ball scores of 65 led the second qualifying round of the Santa Monica $2,000 pro am. Olin Dutra and Chuck Ward head the leaders alongside Joe Hunter and Jim Neuman, with Diegel Goddard and Nelson Coleman Smith Fahy among others in pursuit. Prizes awarded to top finishers, with Dutra and Hunter each earning $112.50.
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Olin Dutra
Chuck Ward
Joe Hunter
Pasadena
Jim Neuman
Los Angeles
Leo Diegel
Philadelphia
Ivan Goddard
Byron Nelson
Texarkana
Chet Coleman
MacDonald Smith
Nashville, Tenn
Bob Fahy
University of Southern California Flash
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Baltic patrol arms to curb liquor smugglers
Coast patrol vessels in the Baltic are being armed with quick firing guns to counter rum smugglers. Previously crews relied on revolvers to cope with the illicit trade.
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Arms Coast Patrol
Stockholm
Baltic
Tigers Reach New Heights Capturing Title
In 1933 Louisiana State University rose to prominence in track and field, becoming the first southern team to win the national intercollegiate championship. The year also saw the deaths of three sports figures and notable records in racing, tennis, and college athletics across the South.
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Associated Press
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Macon
Lowry Arnold
Southern Golf Association
W. O. McGeechan
New York
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Maxie Rosenbloom
Texas
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Bill Terry
Memphis
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Mexico
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Ellsworth Vines
Jack Torrance
Glenn Hardin
Nathan Blair
Matt Gordy
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Joe Hall
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Clipper Smith
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Harry Robertson
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Chuck Collings
Chet Wynne
Auburn
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Homer Norton
Centenary
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Curtis Parker
Norton Anineky
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S. I
Ralph Redmond
St. Petersburg
East Squad Stages Rigorous New Year Football Drill
East coach Dick Hanley and Andy Kerr trained 22 players in a long session ahead of the charity game. Starting quarterback is expected to be Charley Soleau with uncertain backfield. West coaches Hollingberry and Locey praised team play after a week of practice. Officials anticipate 56,000 fans despite unsettled weather.
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San Francisco
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Warner
Charley Soleau
Beattie Feathers
Tennessee
Mike Sebastian
Pittsburgh
Joe Laws
Iowa
Herman Everhardus
Michigan
Ed Danowski
Fordham
Nick Lukats
Notre Dame
Kerr and
Hanley
Orin Hollingberry
Washington State
Percy Locey
Denver
Locey
Hollingberry
Raif
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University of California
Greenville Lions Win Texas Inter scholastic League Title
The Greenville high school Lions coached by Henry Frnka defeated Dallas Tech 21 to 0 to claim the Texas Inter scholastic league football championship. Greenville scored touchdowns in the second, third and fourth periods.
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Dallas
Tex
Greenville High School Lions
Henry Frnka
Dallas Tech
Greenville
One-Eye Connolly Story Stuns Boston Gangsters
The colorful former sports figure known as One-Eye Connolly slept through a gang’s pocketing attempt in a Boston saloon. Tim McGrath recalls the crasher of gates who rose only to thank the bartender and depart, leaving the gang puzzled by his glass eye left high.
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Rules Committee Chairman Sees No Need for Changes
Walter Okeson, head of the NCAA football rules panel, says 1934 rules changes are unnecessary. He notes minimal changes this year, cites improved penalties enforcement, and urges focus on safety and proper supervision rather than rule tinkering. The convention also named the national rules body to meet in February. Major John L. Griffith was reelected NCAA president.
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Walter Johnson
Cleveland
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Roger Peckinpaugh
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Barrow
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Charles Dunkley
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Chicago
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Ligosky to Meet Craig in Main Event at Roosevelt Stadium
George Craig and George Ligosky square off in a best two of three falls match at Roosevelt stadium Thursday night after a holiday break. Promoter Guy Owen plans two new faces for the opener as the main bout features the Russian bewhiskered star against the Tulsa blacksmith famed for his front face lift head rock.
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George Ligosky
Guy Owen
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Hugh Nichols
Ansley Lumberjacks Beat East Point Eagles 23–12
Ansley on the local court Friday defeated East Point 23 to 12. Stagg led scoring with five field goals and a free throw as guard play and tight defense shaped the game. Final lineup included Stagg Poole Furgerson Crowe and others for Ansley, with East Point credited players at multiple positions.
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East Point Eagles
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East Point Pos
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Staggs Furgerson
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Oxford
South Carolina Schools Weigh Leaving S I A A
Rumors of a mass withdrawal by South Carolina colleges from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association circulated in Columbia. Carter Latimer of the Greenville News noted six members Presbyter ian College Furman University The Citadel College of Charleston Wofford and Erskine discussed the move though no official word was given.
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Carter
Baylor Bears Edge Hunt Oilers In Tight 34 32 Victory
In a close Southwestern Conference clash the Baylor Bears edged the Hunt Oilers 34 to 32. The game remained tight from start to finish with only a few points separating the teams. Oilers had defeated Texas defending champions last week at home.
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Brown vs Techmen Battle With Brownies Pulling Ahead
In a close first half Brownies led 21 18 then pulled away after the break. Ray Reden led Brownguard with 16 points, Phillips 15, Stone 12 while Brooks paced Tech with five field goals. Brown to play Baylor Wichita Henrys and Oklahoma City Boosters in upcoming dates.
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Brown
Ray Reden
Husky Brown
Phillips
Fred Stone
Brooks
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Brown Gym
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Waco
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Wichita
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Virginia Tech Faces Tough 1934 Football Schedule
Virginia Polytechnic Institute plans a demanding 1934 season with multiple conference foes and strong non conference games. The Hokies meet Maryland Washington and Lee South Carolina Virginia Military and others in a challenging slate that could test their title bid.
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Richmond
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina State
Virginia Military
Duke
Clemson
North Carolina
Washington and Lee
Maryeland
Virginia Tech
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Roanoke
Temple
Florida
William and Mary
Dartmouth
North Duke
Tennessee
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Former Yankee Outfielder Signs with Knoxville Club
Ben Paschal, former New York Yankee outfielder and recent free agent by St Paul of the American association, has signed to play with Knoxville of the Southern association in 1934 Edgar Allen club secretary announced today.
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Tenn
Ben Paschal
New York Yankee
St. Paul
American Association
Edgar Allen
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