Philadelphia Athletes Shatter AL Fielding Records in 1932
Connie Mack’s Athletics dominate AL fielding with five individual titles and a club record 6,020 chances with only 124 errors. Max Bishop and Jimmy Dykes post standout marks at second base and third base respectively, as Washington and Cleveland follow in defensive honors.
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Big Ten Cagers Struggle Amid Tough Start This Season
Chicago December reports that Big Ten basketball, long a premier college brand, posts 19 wins against 12 losses in 31 games. Michigan and Wisconsin stumble, Iowa reels off four straight wins, while Purdue remains undefeated in two starts as conference play nears January 7.
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Brownies Defeat A and M in Last-Minute Rally Thriller
Brown Paper Mill tops Texas A and M 41 to 30 in a close first game of a two game series. Moody led the Aggies with 16 points while Phillips and Stone paced Brown with 15 and 8 respectively as both teams traded leads and strong defense. The second game is set for Brown Gym tonight at 7:45.
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Iowa
201st Win For Johnny Gilbert At Jefferson Park
Johnny Gilbert, a 17 year old from Kansas, rode his 2011th win of the year at Jefferson Park to reach the 200 milestone and join a select list of American jockeys. He widened his lead over Hank Mills in the annual jockey standings as Mills won twice but still trailed by seven wins.
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Football Picked for Big Surprise
New York dispatch notes the AP poll naming Pittsburgh's 12-0 upset over Notre Dame as the surprise of the year. Pitt tops the list with 43 votes, followed by Bill Carr’s track wins and Notre Dame’s 21-0 football victory over Army among other noted upsets across sports and the Olympic year.
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Strangler Lewis Defeats Strack in Pro Wrestling Bout
Ed Lewis, 249 of California, knocked out Charley Strack, 239 from Spring Valley, N Y, in 29 53 at Philadelphia. The card also saw Abe Coleman and Gino Garibaldi draw in New York after an 11 p m curfew stop. Mike Mazurki and Nick Lutze drew in Ridewood New York after falls, and Joe Malcewicz beat Jack Washburn in Worcester two falls to one with times 5 seconds 16 37 and 8 42.
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Riders Amass High Mounts in Early 1900s Shows
The record shows Walter Miller rode 388 mounts in 1906 and 334 in 1907 before W Powers posted 324 mounts in 1908. Ivan Parke held the next best with 204 in 1924 and Gilbert L Hardy reached 207 as the last rider to top the high mark.
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Two Women and a Boy on All American Trapshooting Team
Vandalia Ohio December 22 Two women Mrs Walter P Andrews of Atlanta Ga and Mrs H E Grigsby of Oklahoma City join 15 year old Ned Lilly of Stanton Michigan on Jimmy Robinson s All American trapshooting team of 1932 Ten man squad led by Steve Crothers of Philadelphia who set Grand American 16 yard record Second position goes to A J Stauber Los Angeles high 1000 target average Fred Tomlin of Glassboro N J is third and Mrs Andrews led women at Grand American with 890 of 1000 Lilly scored 197 of 200 to win Michigan title and 99 of 100 at Grand American Grigsby holds Grand American world women s title seventh place goes to W B Sale of Denver eighth to Ted Renfro Dell Montana ninth Mark Arie Champaign Illinois and tenth Earle Donahue Minneapolis
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Minneapolis, Minn
Connie Mack Turns Seventy Looking Ahead In Baseball
Dec 22 near Philadelphia veteran Connie Mack celebrates his 70th birthday while planning his 51st year in baseball. He predicts a 1933 recovery, credits youth influence and education for brighter player quality, and credits a strong digestion and balanced life for his vigor. He urges continued work and dislikes retirement.
Connie Mack Reveals Routine at Age 70 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia December 22 Connie Mack manager of the Athletics who will be 70 tomorrow explains his daily routine. He says he sleeps nine hours, relaxes before games, eats Graham crackers and milk for lunch, has a good dinner, and keeps active mainly by golf. He stresses not worrying about his age.
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Mack Predicts Bright 1933 For Athletics And Himself
Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, remains optimistic about 1933 pennant chances and baseball's growth. He notes he feels young at 70 despite decades in the sport and believes baseball is getting bigger and better. He anticipates a strong season ahead for his team and the league.
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Paul triumphs in Toledo featherweight bout against Mitchell
Tommy Paul the N B A featherweight champion outpointed Johnny Mitchell of Detroit in Toledo last night. Tony Lombardo of Toledo knocked out Frankie Linhart of Buffalo.
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Farley to quit New York Athletic Commission
James A. Farley announces definite retirement from the New York Athletic Commission after seven years as chairman. He hints at possible future posts but says no appointment discussions have occurred. He praises boxing and recalls guiding key title bouts and rule changes with leaders like Tunney, Dempsey, and Schmeling.
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Experience Counts at Coronado Nine Hole Nine Hole Threesome
In Coronado California on December 22 three octogenarians F S Sherman 80 W G Cutler 83 and P J Parker 86 arrived for a nine hole threesome at the country club. They joked that with 249 years of experience among them they could not finish in time. Cutler won the contest with better play than par while experience mattered more than a single good shot.
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Ralph Greenleaf Wins Cue Tourney in New York
Ralph Greenleaf clinched the national pocket billiard championship with an eighth straight victory and an eventual eleventh title. Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland faltered, as Ponzi of Philadelphia beat Rudolph for a title shot, with Greenleaf sealing the crown after a 125 to 78 win in 28 innings. Greenleaf’s earlier 125 to 57 win over Pasquale Natalie set the stage, highlighted by a 106 point run.
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Erwin Rudolph
Cleveland
Andrew Ponzi
Philadelphia
Jimmy Caras
Wilmington
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Greenleaf
Pasquale Natalie
Chicago
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Hammond resigns Rangers presidency joins Madison Square Garden board
Col John S Hammond resigns as president of the New York Rangers and vice president of Madison Square Garden citing disagreements with the president while remaining a significant shareholder. Lester Patrick succeeds him, and a 33 1 3 percent ticket price cut to tops of 2 is announced. Reports of garden troubles and tax issues surface with no comment from officials.
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President Hoover Extends Holidays to Disabled Vets
President Hoover sends holiday greetings to disabled war veterans expressing wishes for health and happiness in the New Year. He notes the nation's ongoing remembrance and a vast service dedicated to veterans, showing gratitude and affection for their sacrifices.
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Ponzi Surges Ahead Forcing Third Scratch To Seal Win
In a tense contest, Ponzi penalties by three scratches shaped the finish. He forced the Cleveland opponent into a third scratch and, taking control, ran out the game in a tight scoring battle.
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