North Team Favored To Win In Charity Football Classic
Charleston on December 30 reports the North squad from Victory High Clarksburg favored 7 to 5 to beat the South in the first annual charity game New Year’s Day at Laidley Field. Farley Bell’s eight Clarksburg players and extra prep give the North the edge despite cold weather delays. Governor Kump and officials will attend the halftime ceremonies with fans expecting large crowds.
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Richards to Meet Tilden in Indoor Tennis Final
William Tilden and Vincent Richards won their round robin matches to set up a championship decider for the national professional indoor tennis title. Tilden defeated Bruce Barnes 6-1 6-2 6-2 while Richards beat Frank Seanter 6-1 6-0, securing top positions as the event narrows to the final showdown.
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East's Team Works Hard in Charity Game Prep
East coaches Dick Hanley and Andy Kerr pushed 22 players through a tough drill in San Francisco as they finalize the lineup for the New Year’s Day charity game against the West. Starting quarterback Charley Soleau is a given choice. backfield candidates include Beattie Feathers, Mike Sebastian, Joe Laws, and Herman Everhardus. fullback candidates Fins ey Ed Danowski and Nick Lukats. Coaches plan to name the starting XI tomorrow.
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Francis Schammel
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Charles Coppi
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Paul Pardonner
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Tennessee
Mike Sebastian
Pittsburgh
Joel Laws
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Michigan
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Fordham
Nick Lukats
Notre Dame
Kerr and
Tanley
Locals Fall to Montcoal in Independent Pick-Tip Tilt
Beckley based independent pick-tp loan team dropped a 34 to 21 road decision to Montcoal Y M C A quintet on Montcoal floor. Romberg led Montcoal with nine points while Beckley’s Rass Inde topped Beckley scoring with 14. Lineups list Montcoal Evans J Irle Romberg and Foresman against Beckley Webb McQuade Evans and Wilkes among others.
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Milwaukee Flash To Play Indoor Tennis
The Milwaukee junior star Frank Parker, seven years old, advances to the national indoor tennis final at the Seventh Regiment Armory New York on New Year’s Day. Parker, seed No 1 in the junior division, defeated Jack Behr 6-3 7-6 to reach the final, while Hunt, seeded seventh, upset Setyshsky Joseph II Abravs to join Parker in the title match.
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No Great Changes In Football Rules
Walter Okeson chaired the NCAA football rules committee meeting noting no radical revisions for 1944. The national football rules body will meet in February to consider changes, with Okeson stressing safety and simplicity over open play to satisfy spectators and players alike. The advisory group includes officials and coaches from colleges like Harvard, Colorado, USC, Nebraska, Georgia Tech, and Michigan. The 1934 convention will be held in New York December 28 and 29, with the American coaches association meeting concurrently. Mayor John J. Griffith was reelected president of the NCAA.
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J. J. Stegeman
Georgia Tech
Ray Morrison
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Herbert Dana
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Lou Little
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Washington State
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John J. Griffith
Purvis Best for Big Ten Outstanding Athlete of 1933
Purdue star Duane Purvis was named the Big Ten's outstanding athlete of 1933 by conference coaches and writers, edging Michigan's Willis Ward by two votes in a 55 vote AP poll. Ted Peloskey of Michigan placed third and Purdue's Nute Fehrig fourth, with Joe Laws of Iowa and a slate of others earning single votes.
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Illinois
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Ilinois
Fred Gonrad
Ohio State
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Wisconsin
Francis “Pug” Land
Minnesota
Ivan Fuqua
Indiana
Hornbossel
New York Girl Wins Indoor Singles Title 1934
Mil licent Hirsch of New York won the girls indoor singles national championship at Brookline Mass beating Virginia Hollinger of Dayton 6-1 6-0. Hirsch paired with Melon Grawn of Gross Point Mich to win the doubles title by defeating Louise Warding and Sylvia Hatch of Winchester.
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Sylvia Hatch
Winchester
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Mark Twain Alumni to Clash With New Team on Home Court
The Mark Twain Authors basketball team faces a strong Alumni squad Tuesday January 2 at home, with players Blake Shires and others returning. Friday’s game brings Garrity’s Hinton Bobcats as the opposition, while former stars balance coaching duties and teaching roles at local schools.
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Reds Not The Lowest Team In National League History
Cincinnati fans cheer a statistician’s find that the Reds have not been cellar champions in 49 NL seasons. The Giants, Cardinals, and Phillies have spent more years in last place, while Cincinnati has only 24 second-division seasons and a 1919 pennant.
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Two Teams Lead Santa Monica Pro Am After Rainy Round
In heavy rain at Clover Field, two teams posted best ball 65s to lead the second qualifying round of the Santa Monica $2,000 pro am. Leading duo are Olin Dutra and Chuck Ward for Santa Monica, with Joe Hunter and Jim Nounam from Pasadena and Los Angeles nearby.
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Ohio State and Pitt clash in college basketball results
Summary of college basketball scores from multiple matchups. Ohio State led Pitt early as Pitt posted 27 points, while Indiana defeated Maryland 30 to 17. Other results include Purdue beating Adrian 42 to 19, Westminster 49 St Thomas 45, Wisconsin 37 Nebraska 32, George Washington University 25, and City College of New York facing a Sf opponent.
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Beckley High Alumni elects officers at banquet
Creve Maples of Bair Brothers Inc was Friday night named president of the Beckley High School Alumni Association for the coming year at the officers election after the annual banquet in the Methodist Temple on South Kanawha Street. Miss Sarah Elizabeth McGinnis was elected vice president. Other officers selected were:
Poth Teams All Set For Big Contest
Columbia's football squad, headed to the Rose Bowl to face Stanford on New Year’s Day, exudes confidence under Coach Lou Little. Stanford, led by Tiny Thornhill, practices in Pasadena amid light rain and prep for the game.
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Wilson Agrees On Pay As Phillies' Manager
Philadelphia report states Gerald P. Nugent and catcher Jimmy Wilson agreed on terms for Wilson to become manager of the Phillies. Preparations for a ceremonial signing are planned for Tuesday with no announcement until Burt Shotton is notified. Shotton holds a $15,000-a-year contract with two years left.
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Practice for Miami game at New Year classic
Miami Florida December 30. Duquesne University of Pittsburgh and the University of Miami completed light practice for their intersectional gridiron classic on New Year’s Day. Duke coach Elmer Layden, former Notre Dame full back, praised his squad after a season with only one loss while Duquesne arrived after a 1500 mile trip.
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University of Illinois and Miami Hurricanes in light training session
Tommy McGann assisted by Robert Zuppke of the University of Illinois coached the Miami Hurricanes in a light workout. The session was described as similar to the Dukes' routine.
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Non Member Banks To Be Returned To States
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation restoring full state authority over non member banks. The move amends prior proclamations from March and tightens federal control remaining over yellow metals. The note also mentions mice colors and a university experiment with dirt and xeray.
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