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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

10

Coaches Of East Favor Grid Rules

A survey of 75 football coaches across New York New Jersey West Virginia and Pennsylvania favors keeping current gridiron rules. Majority want no change with 48 voting to retain the dead ball rule and 40 opposing moving goal posts to the goal line. Harman notes half favor younger officials and mandatory rule schooling. Reports cite fewer injuries greater forward pass use quick kick and forward lateral shift.

Associated Press Philadelphia New York New Jersey West Virginia Pennsylvania Football Coaches’ Association Harvey Harman University of Pennsylvania

Former W. J. Player Dies in Altoona

Malcolm D. Red Fleming, famed Washington and Jefferson halfback from the 1912 to 1914 era, died in his sleep in Altoona. A blocker and defensive back for the Red and Black, he helped defeat Yale twice and Harvard 10 9 in 1914. He later coached at Virginia Military Institute and served as an assistant at Army, aged 44.

Associated Press Altoona Malcolm D Red) Fleming Washington and Jefferson Fleming Bob Folwell Johnny Spiegel Ralph D. Young Detroit Russell Goodwin Wheeling Red Washington Yale Harvard Interferer Britton Red” Grange Young Marine Corps Quantico Virginia Military Institute Wwai

Princeton Varsity Receives Its Letters

Princeton N J December 19 Thirty six members of the 1933 undefeated untied Princeton varsity football squad were awarded major letters by the Princeton athletic association Recipients include Seniors John F Bales Circleville Ohio Wilmer W Gosnell Greensburg Pa Juniors Elwood McG Kalbaugh Bellaire Ohio John P Kadlic Bellaire Ohio Sophomores Peter Constable Baltimore Md Garrett B Levan nville Ohio Hugh A Mac Ian Jr Cumberland Md

Associated Press Princeton N. J Princeton Athletic Association John F. Bales Circleville Wilmer W. Gosnell Greensburg Elwood McG. Kalbaugh Bellaire John P. Kadlic Peter Constable Baltimore

California bean crop valued at twelve thousand dollars

The 1933 bean crop in California has been valued at 12000 dollars, reflecting agricultural output for the season. Local market and farm outlook carry implications for regional supply and pricing.

California

Cornell Grid Coach Dobie Keeps Post Amid Football Reform Echoes

A retrospective on Gil Dobie at Cornell notes initial bad luck turned to wins over Dartmouth and Pennsylvania. It discusses Carnegie Foundation reform censure, the lily white list, and the ongoing tension between amateur ideals and high stakes intercollegiate football. Elmer Layden praised as active organizer at Duquesne, with John D. Holahan highlighted as the driving force.

Gil Dobie Cornell University Cornell Daily Sun Student Daily Dobie Cornell Yale Carnegie Foundation Wall Street Carnegie

Veley Wins By Decision In Harrisburg Boxing Card

Burk Veley of Jersey Shore won a decision over Booker Pennington of Harrisburg in the windup. Semi final saw Ray Crissop knock out Billy Kelly in the second round. Other three round bouts included Tony Fierri earning a technical knockout over Hal Dockens, and Richard Abby defeating Pete McClure while Russ Leidick and Herbert Miller also posted decisions.

Associated Press Harrisburg Burk Veley Jersey Shore Booker Pennington Ray Crissop Williamsport Billy Kelly Philadelphia Tony Fierri Hagerstown Hal Dockens Richard Abby Emmitsburg Pete McClure Russ Leidick Herbert Miller Bobby Jenkins

Hamilton to Coach Navy

Annapolis reports a possible appointment of Lieut. Thomas James Hamilton as Navy football coach. Officials refused comment while current coach Rip Miller remains in place and the athletic council has not met to consider bids. Hamilton, a 1927 Naval Academy graduate from Columbus Ohio, is linked with a shift in the department of physical training.

Associated Press Annapolis United States Naval Academy Thomas James Hamilton San Francisco Hamilton Edgar F Rip) Miller H. E. Overesch Academy Athletic Council Department of Physical Training John H. Brown Overesch Academy Naval Academy Columbus Ohio

Caras Ties For Billiard Title In Sixth Win

James Caras, 22, from Wilmington, Del., tied Andrew Ponzi for first in the world pocket billiards title tournament after defeating Philadelphian 125 to 41 in 19 innings. Each has six wins, two losses.

Associated Press Chicago James Caras Wilmington Del Andrew Ponzi Philadelphian

Boxing Roundups Highlight Harrisburg Contenders Victorious

In a card across Maryland and Pennsylvania, Austin Allen stopped Kid Morgan in the second round at Emmitsburg. Earl Detrick fell in the third round to an unnamed opponent from Hagerstown. Herman Warick won a decision over Mule Brown in Steelton, while Kid Alphegso defeated Willie Fouche by decision in Harrisburg. Fouche is from Hagerstown.

Earl Detrick Hagerstown Austin Allen Emmitsburg Kid Morgan Harrisburg Herman Warick Steelton Mule Brown Kid Alphegso Willie Fouche Fouche

Changes In Boxing Ratings From National Association

Providence December 19 Vince Dundee remains world middleweight champion with Teddy Yaroz and Gorilla Jones among top contenders. Lou Brouillard shifts from middleweight to light heavyweight, ranked 10th in that division. The rest of the ratings list top contenders across heavyweight to flyweight, reflecting Dundee’s rise and Brouillard’s weight change under Edward Foster.

Associated Press Providence R. I Vince Dundee Lou Brouillard National Boxing Association Edward C. Foster Foster Rhode Island Commission Brouillard Dundee Primo Carnera Max Baer Max Schmeling Tommy Loughran King Levinsky Johnny Risko Don Mce Corkindale Jack Sharkey Patsy Perroni Lee Ramage Paulino Uzendun Maxey Rosenbloom Joe Knight Tony Shucco John Henry Lewis Harry English Bob Goodwin al Gainer Clyde Chaplain Lew Scozza Fred Lennart Teddy Yaroz Young Terry Andy Callahan Gorilla Jones Dave Shade Ben Jeby Kid Tunero Frank Batagglia Earl Whitehead James McLarnin Billy Petrolle Bep van Klaveren Tony Herrera Paulie Walker Eddie Kid Wolfe Baby Joe Gans Kid Attica Jimmy Leto Jackie Davis Cerefino Garcia Barney Ross Wesley Ramey Tony Canzoneri Lew Massey Lou Amber Sammy Fuller Peter Jackson Cocoa Kid Benny Bass Steve Haliako Frankie Klick Freddy Miller Kid Chocolate Seaman Watson Jackie Wilson Frankie Wallace George Hansford Baby Arizmendi Lew Feldman Eddie Shea Pete Sarron Johnny Pena al Brown Speedy Dado Peter Sanstol Ernest Maurer Young Tommy Joe Tei Ken Little Pancho Bobby Leitham Gene Espionoza Babe Triscaro Young Casanova Jackie Brown Ginger Foran Midget Wolgast Mickey MaGuire Valentine Angelmann Maurice Huguerin Bert Kirby Lucien Popesco Praxille Gyde Percy Dexter

Tragic trolley crash claims Ed Munzola in Los Angeles

An evening of gaiety ended in tragedy when Ed Munzola rode a baby carriage home in Los Angeles. A trolley struck the carriage, killing Munzola and sending shock through the vicinity.

Munzola Los Angeles

Duquesne 1934 Football Schedule Announced

Duquesne's 1934 football card announced by coach Elmer Layden includes Waynesburg, West Virginia, Ashland College, Bucknell, Haskell Indian Nation, Detroit, Oklahoma A and M, and Carnegie Tech with one open date. Pitt did not appear on the slate this season. Layden plans to finalize the schedule before leaving for Notre Dame.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Duquesne Elmer Layder Hank Anderson Notre Dame Oklahoma A. & M Carnegie Tech Ashland College Haskell Indians Waynesburg West Virginia Bucknell Detroit Pitt Dukes

Stoco Opens Cage Season Against Baileysville Indians

Baileysville High, 5 wins in 7, travels to Stoco High to open the season. Wyoming countians have practiced since fall while the Indians, led by captain Ruben, are newer to the court. Coach Stephens returns most of last year’s core, including Shafer, O Shinski, and the Setliffs, with seniors scarce on the roster.

Baileysville Indians Stoco High School Lego Stonecoat School Wyoming Countians Oceana Beckley Flying Eagles Stephens Clark Shafer Ruben O’shinski the Two Setliffs Walken Walkem Stephens

Mack Explains Deal That Broke Up Athletic Team

Philadelphia, December 19. Connie Mack describes the Athletics rebuild after major trades. He says no current player who could strengthen a major league club will be sold before the 1934 season ends and explains needs for a first class catcher and more right hand pitchers. He cites finances and player demands as reasons for the break up.

Associated Press Philadelphia Connie Mack Shibe Park Athletics Cheago A’s Mickey Cochrane Detroit George Earnshaw Chicago White Sox Lefty Grove Rube Walberg Max Bishop Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Grove Cochrane Earnshaw Walberg Bishop Mack Charles Berry Chicago

Shady Holds Tournament Champions Shine at Home

The Shady Spring High School sophomore team 10 A captured the school basketball tourney by defeating 11 A 24 to 4 in the semi finals and 10 B 46 to 14 in the final. Grimet scored 23 points while Fourney and Browning added 11 and 10 respectively as seniors were eliminated early.

Shady Spring High School Grimet Fourney Browning Martin Oakes Woods Lilly Roach Clark Thompson D. Fourney Lemon

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East Atlantic Malcolm D. Fleming Princeton Varsity Toronto Star Irvin Bailey Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins Boston Eddie Shore Shore Elmer Layden Bill Hart Morgantown Duke John D. Holahan Veley Pennington NAVY Caras Bouillard Stanford Columbia LIONS Tiny” Thornhill Pasadena Cal Alustiza Grayson Maentz Calloway Reynolds Corbus Bates O’conn Bor Gartega Loughran Pap Philadelewa Imoughran Ray Impellettiere Primo Carnera PI Ako The Layden Stoco Baileysville High School Roy Mahaffey Bishoy Mickey Tigers Shady Alabama Bureau of the Genius Report
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