Athletics Set AL Fielding Records Amid 1932 Slide
Connie Mack's Athletics claimed five individual defensive titles and beat the New York Senators for the team fielding championship with a new nine year mark. Max Bishop and Jimmy Dykes topped AL records at second base and third base respectively while Foxx Cronin Cochrane Stewart Vosmik Manush Haas Hayes Minter Hayes and West contributed to the season's fielding highs.
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Big Ten Cagers Struggle as Season Unfolds
Chicago December 22 Big Ten basketball brands face rough season with 19 wins 12 losses after 31 games. Michigan and Wisconsin start slow while Iowa rides a four game win streak. Purdue undefeated in two starts.
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Brownies hold off A M quintet in 41 to 30 victory
Brown Paper Mill defeats Texas A and M 41 to 30 in a tight opener as Moody leads with 16 points and Stone, Phillips, and Frickie contribute for Brownies. The second game in the two game series is set for Brown gym tonight at 7 45.
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201st Win for Johnny Gilbert at Jefferson Park
A Kansas 11 year old Johnny Gilbert rode his 201st winner of the year at Jefferson Park, becoming the 13th American jockey to reach 200 wins and widening his lead over Hank Mills in the yearly standings.
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All American trapshooting team includes two women and a boy
Vandalia December 22 two women Mrs Walter P Andrews of Atlanta Ga and Mrs H E Grigsby of Oklahoma City plus 15 year old Ned Lilly of Staunton Mich. head the 1932 All American trapshooting team selected by Jimmy Robinson. Steve Crothers led the squad with 598 of 600 targets and Pred Tomin ranked third.
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Connie Mack Turns 70 Looking Beyond Slumps in Baseball
Dec 22. Cornelius McGillicuddy known as Connie Mack celebrates his 70th birthday while planning his 51st year in baseball. He says baseball is not down, predicts a 1933 revival, praises college players' influence, credits younger association for his vigor, and cites his grand digestion as key to health.
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Fights Night Recap From Multiple Cities
Results from venues including Philadelphia New York Worcester show bouts with Strangler Lewis defeating Charley Strack by knockout in 29 53, Abe Coleman drawing with Gino Gabrieli, Mike Mazurki drawing with Nick Lutze, and Joe Malcewicz winning two of three falls over Jack Washburn with fall times listed.
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Riders Chase High Mounts Record Across Decades
Walter Miller rode 388 mounts in 1906 and 334 in 1907, followed by W Powers with 324 in 1908. The strongest figures since then were Ivan Parke with 204 in 1924 and Gilbert L. Hardy with 207, the last to reach the high mark.
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Connie Mack Keeps Active At 70 Says Sleep and Golf
Philadelphia December 22 Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia Athletics who will be 70 tomorrow explains his routine. He sleeps nine hours, rests a half hour before games, eats breakfast, Graham crackers and milk for lunch, a good dinner, and stays active with moderate exercise centered on golf. He stresses not worrying about his age.
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Mack Sees Bright Baseball Future for Athletics in 1933
Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, stays optimistic about winning a tenth pennant in 1933. He proclaims baseball is getting bigger and better and expects a strong season, saying he sees the light ahead in both baseball and other business ventures. He, nearly 70, notes it feels strange to compare himself to much older men and remains confident about his team’s chances in a hard American League battle next season.
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Featherweight champ Paul defeats Mitchell in Toledo bout
In Toledo Tommy Paul the N B A featherweight champion outpointed Johnny Mitchell of Detroit while Tony Lombardo of Toledo stopped Frankie Linhart of Buffalo in the listed show.
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Farley to quit New York Athletic Commission
James A. Farley, long time chairman of the New York Athletic Commission, announces retirement from the post. He cites the demanding pace of national Democratic work and says boxing will be left to others while he pursues his duties for Roosevelt and the party.
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Experience counts at Coronado golf nine holes
In Coronado California on December 22 F S Sherman 80 Dr W G Cutler 83 and Dr P J Parker 86 faced a nine hole threesome at the Coronado Country club. They could not finish as experience mattered more than age with Sherman posting 49 against par 37 Cutler 52 and Parker 56.
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Indiana Coach Builds Team Around Veteran Wieniwuw Werteguano
Indiana University basketball coach Everett Dean relies on veteran Wieniwuw Werteguano to anchor a rebuilding season. The Associated Press photo caption highlights Werteguano as a key returning player for the program.
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Ralph Greenleaf Wins Cue Tourney in New York
Ralph Greenleaf captured the national pocket billiard championship, clinching his eleventh title after defeating Pasquale Natalie 125 to 57 in 18 innings. Andrew Ponzi outlasted Erwin Rudolph 125 to 78 in 28 innings to claim second place, with Rudolph eliminated from the race earlier.
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Hammond resigns Rangers presidency at Madison Square Garden
Col. John Hammond resigns as president of the New York Rangers and vice president of the Madison Square Garden organization amid disagreement with the president. Lester Patrick takes over Rangers leadership. Hammond remains a significant Garden shareholder and hockey follower. A 33 1 3 percent ticket price cut tops are noted amid questions of tax settlements with the internal revenue service.
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Hoover greetings to disabled vets for New Year
President Hoover sent holiday messages to disabled war veterans expressing his wish for renewed health and happiness in the coming year. He highlighted the nation’s remembrance of their sacrifices and the services dedicated to veterans’ needs and gratitude.
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Ponzi Forcibly Breaks Through in Scratching Duel
In a tight contest Ponzi forced a Cleveland player into a third scratch after three penalties of 15 points each. He then maneuvered to gain position and run out the game, securing the win as scoring began.
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