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SPORTS SPORTS PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1935 a 17 BRIDGETON FIVE WINS, TOPS LEAGUE in Im fvi Rfl uvu -A 2 no NORTH CATHOLIC READY FOR TILT By CRANTLAND RICE DALLAS, Dec. 3. Renzo, Owl Bach Falcon Gridmcn in BattleLineupfor Title Tilt I 1 III 1 CO BELATED COALS St' CHIZMADIA DDI PHILLIES Denies Story He Has Quit Temple HOW many young pitchers breaking into the fast set know anything about fielding jbjl, position? If you take the tord of Jimmy Foxx, there are very lo a fanning chat the other day, the slugger, who is destined to wear diflerent baseball livery next year, expressed surprise that so many rookie pitchers, were chosen for big league trials who hadn't the slightest idea of their defensive responsibilities. "It would seem to me," said Jim-oy, "that pitchers are picked by major league clubs too early. A jtrong-armed youth earns a rep on i semi-pro team by collecting jlteen or eighteen strikeouts in a "He attracts the attention of a big league scout and in a few weeks he may be seen In action on the major league diamond.

His Inexperience Is soon observed. He knows next to nothing about fielding tots and never thinks of covering first base or working In unison with the first baseman. "Be has to be tanght from the ground up and his education is costly to the team engaging him. This type of a rookie Smukler, in Hospital, May Undergo Operation; Expects to Return in February V) i) Northeast Catholic High'i football team, pictured in battle formation above, meett Weil Catholic- Saturday at the Phillies' Park in a play-off for the Catholic League championship. From left to right, the Falcon linemen (top) are: Johnny Houseman, Harry Lees, Dick Burns, Jim Donahue, Vincent McBride, Bill Cuiteras and Phil Looby.

The "buzz-saw" backfield (lower) is composed of Gus Gerasimas, Ed Hennessey, John Howlett and Joe Brady. Northeast Catholic Scrimmages for Battle With Burrs Saturday Btidgeton, Trailing 17-15, Forges to Front in Last Two Minutes and Wins Tussle Local Team, Leading at Half-time, Bends Before Late Rally Bears Top Eastern League Race BRIDGETON, N. Dec. Brldgeton Bears moved Into first place In the Eastern Basketball League here tonight, when they staged aspectacular rally in the closing minutes of play to defeat the Phillies, who came to Brldgeton with a record of six victories In a row. The final score was 21 to 17.

A crowd of 1000 witnessed the struggle. With the Phillies leading, 17 to 15, and only two minutes to play, Gasa Chlzmadia, Jumping centre for Brldgeton, tallied three points, which turned the tide in favor of the homesters. A free toss by Ross followed Chlzmadla's field goal and foul. Chlzmadia added another goal before the finish. The Phillies snared four field goals, against two for Brldgeton In the first half, and held a 10 to 6 lead, In the final session, Brldgeton evened up the field goal total and registered seven fouls out of eight tries to build up the winning edge, Brldgeton te now in first place with seven victories and one de feat.

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ATLANTIC CIII FI ATLANTIC CITY, N. Dec. 3. Atlantic City's Sandsnlpcrs bask etball team, with a revamped lineup, returned to Its winning stride by defeating Manayunk, of Phila delphia, 28-23, In an Eastern League contest held tonight at the Million Dollar Pier. The locals led all during the com bat.

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Owls in Spotlight! DAVE SMUKLER VINCENT RENZO JOHN EGAN SELECT TEAMS FOR SUGAR BOVUL IE NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3 (A. Louisiana State University and Texas Christian University selected tonight as the teams to play In the annual Sugar Bowl football game here on New Year's day. The Mid-winter Sports Association, which sponsors the annual classic, said L. S.

U. had accepted a bid subject to approval by the Southeastern Conference. T. C. the association's committee said, had definitely accepted.

Officials had little doubt, how ever, that the Southeastern con ference would grant L. S. U. per mission to play as it had permitted Tulane to go into last year's game. Continued on Page 19, Column 5 iTmh I I lAp -ill 1 Vtf THE leading debate in this football hotbed Roes beyond Southern VfothnHlwf otiH Te also takes In the comparative merits of Southern Methodist against Princeton and Southern Methodist against Minnesota.

The beauty about this argument la that it will never be settled. Both Princeton and Minnesota finished their seasons at top speed by tearing the opposition apart. But neither had to beat back as strong a foe as Texas Christian happened to be. There is no question that Southern Methodist has greater all-around strength than the Stanford team I saw In 1933 and again in 1934. It has, In Bobby Wilson, a back who can match Bobby Grayson, a Texas Bobby, who Is even more dangerous with a blocker such as Shuford on the Job.

S. M. passing attack will give Stanford a world of trouble, and the Texas' running game has more men to carry the ball. Stanford will need a far better pass defease than she had last year. 8outhem Meth odist has no passer up to Dixie Howell, but the Dallas team has a harder running game than Alabama had a year bro.

Such ball carriers as Wilson, Shuford, Burt, Flnley and Smith are hard to stop, and there is always the pass threat when the defense moves up to halt the running game. Any team that ran 20 points against T. C. L' especially with such a back as Shuford missing must have unusual offensive strength. COMPARING THE LEADERS COMPARING Southern Metho-dLst, Minnesota and Princeton invnlvria t.nn mnnv fanffli Minnesota and Princeton are much more alike In their type of play.

Both have sounder line play for the simple reason thit neither has to face such an endless flo'id of passes as T. C. U. and other southwest teams use. When you consider the fact that Sammy Raugh threw 41 or 45 passes In one afternoon, you can get some Idea of how much time the ball spent in the balmy sunny air.

I asked Bo McMillan, now coaching at Indiana, how he would rank Southern Methodist and Minnesota. It would be a great game, Bo said, and if there were any edge, it would belong to Minnesota's line play. It would be Interesting to see how the defensive strength of Minnesota or Princeton would stand up against the running power and the passing skill of either S. M. U.

or T. C. U. There must always be an clement of luck when the ball Is thrown so often. For example, C.

U. passes, which worked so well against Rice, fell below normal against Southern Methodist. I am referring here to passes thrown directly Into the re ceiver's hands, only to bound out. Think what might have happened If the T. C.

U. receivers had kept their grip on most of the passes pegged directly Into their arms. Another question on all sides around here Is how Baugh compares with Benny Friedman as a passer. Baugh, this season, has completed 83 passes, or just about that number. I've never seen a football player who could whip a football with greater speed.

There were limes when said football looked like a baseball on its way to the target. But many of these passes were hard to 1 andle, handcuffing the receiver. Against this Friedman tossed a pass much easier to catch more along the floating type. NO DILL SECONDS THERE is no question that the Southwestern brand furnishes OVVIU1I UUU CAUlUVIIIf Ub through 60 minutes. It may lack the aeicnsive soundness of Eastern.

Mid-Western or Far Western teams, but there are no dull seconds. The S. M. C. U.

affair had almost as much action from start to finish as Ohio State and Notre Dame nut on In their five-minute whirl. Some one was cither scoring or threatening to score about every other minute. The movement of the ball up and down the fipld kept you dizzy. As Matty Bell, S. M.

coach, puts il "this happens to be (be type of football the men here want to play and it is the type of football the public likes to see. Some people may think it's a trifle crazy, but the records will show that, In the last two years, it has done well enough against outside teams supposed to cling to sounder standards. So far, Texas teams have more than held their own from California to New-York. It Is difficult to argue against these solid facts, proved upon the field. Even a backfield as strong as Stanford's, with Grayson, Hamilton and others, working back of a stout Stanford line, will And trouble In driving its way through this S.

M. U. detense, just as U. C. L.

A. did. It Is seldom you see an attack that has such running and passing strength as T. C. U.

turned loose with a flock of fast 185-pound backs, who might have won the ball game if Baugh had restricted his passing about 40 per cent, or more. 1M.11 Sophomore Grid Star Surprised at Report; Rumor Also Has John Egan Out By STAN BAUMGARTNER Rumors and rumblings presaging a volcanic upheaval in the crater of Temple's football situation flamed Into facts yesterday, when it was announced that Dave Smukler, bril llant fullback, had temporarily with drawn from the university. In an official statement to the press, Earl R. Yeomans, director of athletics, admitted Smukler had left Temple, but declared he would be absent only until the first of Feb ruary. He said Dave had resigned to permit an operation on his injured knee.

Smukler will leave at the end of the week for his brother's home in Gloversville, N. Y. Smukler Reticent Smukler is now in the Temple University Hospital under the ob servation of the famous bone spe cialist, Dr. John R. Moore.

It will be decided this morning whether he will undergo an operation. When interviewed at the hospital the giant fullback declared that he expected to be back at school in February. "For a time I was un decided whether to return or toss up everything," said Dave, "but I feel now that I will come back. "Next fall I will be out there fighting. I am going to show Pop that I have the stuff he thought I had last year.

My leg had me al most crazy this season. Many nights I did not sleep a wink worrying about it, and I was so disgusted at times I did not care what happened to me." Smukler was reticent to dscuss football matters in general at Temple. "I would rather not say anything, Stan. It Is not my business to talk." Along, with Smukler's withdrawal came reports of the disciplining and subsequent resignation of Vincent Renzo, sensational left halfbacks John Egan, fourth string quarterback, and two others whose names were not disclosed. These reports were vigorously de nied by the school authorities as well as by Renzo.

"I do not know how such a re port started," declared the halfback. "But it is all wrong. I have no reason to quit Temple because I have been treated fairly by the coaches, players and students. i Injury Handicapped Smukler Smukler, although not the sensational player he was In 1934, nevcr-the less was a factor in Temple's successful campaign. He was slightly injured In the fall training drill, but he did not receive the injury to his right knee until the St.

Joseph's game. He played at least a part of every Owl contest until the Michigan State game, a further in-Jury to his knee in the West Virginia tilt preventing his playing. During the recently-closed season, Smukler carried the ball 92 times for a total yardage of 243 yards. He lost only 11 yards the entire season. Dave played In 8 games, missing the Marquette contest besides the Michigan State engagement.

He began his football career at East Side High School, Newark, N. as a tackle. Later he went to Gloversville, N. High, where he first was used in the backfield. He spent a year at the University of Missouri playing under Frank Cari-dco, former Notre Dame star, and then transferred to Temple.

Renzo, during the past season, was one of Warner's most consistent backs. He figured in runs for touchdowns that carried the Owls to tri- Continued on Page 19, Column 7 the line and in the backfield but Is prepared to meet West Catholic's power and poundage with speed, deception and fighting spirit. Individually this year's Falcon eleven isn't a strong as the 1934 team which shared the Catholic League title with Salcsianum High, of Wilmington. Collectively, it is just as good, if not a shade better. Graduation removed from last year's fine squad Eddie Schwop, Frank Teague and Joe Mooncf, backs, and Joe Palmer, Ed Tran-ausky and Vince McCall, linemen John Karabascz, a great centre, died the week betore the Falcons began practice this year.

But Simendlnger, who has had only one losing team in the six sea- pitcher should not make the long Jump from the semi-pro field to the majors. "II i major league scout thinks he is i prospect he should be sent to i class A or double A team for polishing. Let him learn how to field his position in the minors for It's going to be a costly education for major league team. CASTER KNEW HIS JOB mHERE are some exceptions. I I remember when George Caster had his big league coming-out with the Athletics a year ago last August In Cleveland.

"In one inning with a man on first and one out, a Cleveland batsman smashed one down to me that I stopped near the second base sector. I threw to second base for i force, but there never was a chance for me to get to first and take a throw for a double play. "Imagine my surprise when I saw Caster, Just breaking in, charging to first base. He took McNair's throw and there was a brilliant table play, possible only because Caster knew how to field his position nd Instantly covered first then the ball was hit to me. 'Castor, however, was no raw' rookie.

He had played a season or two in the Pacific Coast League and lad learned something about field ing his position. "Was I astonished? I'll say I was; because it was the first time since I played first base for the Athletics that a pitcher ever covered first base to complete a doubleplay and Incidentally it was the last time. It helps a pitcher when he knows how to field his position. Eddie Rommel often recked opposing threats to score himself by his adroit fielding no his knack of knowing here to make the play. On hnta, Rommel was a wonder Baking the play to third to get force.

"Then the Athletics had a tiny Wthander who knew everything bout fielding his" position. He was ny Freitas, who is now on the Cincinnati pitching staff. MADE PLAY UNASSISTED "I XL never forget the day in a game at Shibe Park with the Browns when Freitas "lade a tagging doubleplay unassisted, the oniy one I ever saw made Pitcher. "There were runners on third and tond and only one out. At the Wtch, the runner on third bolted 'he plate.

The batsman bounced 'hot one to Freitas, who speared 'Wball with his gloved hand. The runner on third was half to the plate. Tony cooly raced to him and tagged him. Then turned around and saw that "aeholder, the runner on second, half way toward third. Never throwing the, ball, Tony ed Blaeholdcr and tagged him retire the side before he could back to second.

That was a Riding gem which I never saw be-10fe or since. '''Freitas never lost his head and pasted all temptation to throw the somebody else and force a widown. Had he thrown, he would "ev have retired more than one Indeed in a run down the might have been muffed and Continued on Page 19, Column 1 10 1ST GRID IS South Bend Eleven Performed Before 483,018 for 9 Games NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (A. College football turnstiles, registering a steady upturn since the depression "low" of 1932, clicked off substantial increases in attendant for the 1935 season.

The gains ranged as high as 40 per cent. In some noteworthy Instances but the Increase for the country as a whole probably, did not exceed ten per cent. According to figures obtained In a Nation-wide Associated Press poll, 29 out of 47 major coIIpecs enjoyed Increased attendance. The remaining 18 either reported decreases or that they were "about even" with 1934. A policy of secrecy concerning attendance was revealed at sev- Continued on Page 19, Column 8 11 1 PLAYED nine games the Falcons have amassed 202 points "tops" for xhoolboy teams In the Philadelphia sector and only West Catholic was able to throttle Simcndlnger's "buzz-saw" backfield.

But there's no feeling of rash optimism in the Falcon camp, and should Simendinger's lads fall Saturday It won't be because they are unprepared or overconfident. Ken who is idolized by every boy on his squad, has nursed them "through a rocky schedule without a injury, and when the Falcons trot out against the Burrs they will be as right mentally as they now are physically. Falcons Outweighed Northeast Catholic will be outweighed by many pounds both on dinner of School Tilt Here May Get Invitation to Miami A trip to Miami, Florida, for a game on Christmas Day, with the Miami High School Is the plum that will probably go to the winner of the North Catholic-West Catholic fray at Phillies Park next Saturday. Negotiations which have been going on for the past month need only the official confirmation of the Orange State authorities to make the trip a certainty. Athletic directors of both schools are in favor of the trip terms offered have been declared satisfactory and the game needs only the official "Yes" of the southern authorities.

This Is expected before the teams go on the field. North Catholic and West Catholic were selected as the two outstanding teams In the city and the playoff to decide the Catholic League crown should produce the eleven to go to Miami. It is the first time during the eight years that northern high schools have played in Florida that a local eleven has received an Invitation to the Christmas Day festival. Two weeks ago West Catholic High received an offer play In Jacksonville on Christmas and the bid was seriously considered until it was learned that a reciprocal tilt was expected by the Florida team in Philadelphia next year. The uncertain weather at Christmas prevented the West Catholic authorities from giving the matter further thought.

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spptiH'd to ho r'-ovf rinif from an operation for Urmia. For man? yean ho had btn In tlio real Mtate business la ftbf inb-utbuu luuii uf Tonawauda. By FRED BVROD Northeast Catholic High's uncon- quered footbail forces the first undefeated squad In the history of the school pranced hrough another long workout yesterday in preparation for the Catholic League championship play-off against West Catholic High at the Phillies Park Saturday. For the second straight day Coach Ken Simendlnger Included a scrimmage session in the Falcons' drill. There was no loafing; the chilling wind kept the boys on the move even when Simendlnger and his assistant, Frank Wetzler, weren't watching.

Northeast Catholics season per formanceon paper is more impressive than West Catholic's. In 5 St. Louis Syndicate Finds Ball Estate Agreeable to Sale of Club ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3 (A.

that apparently stands in the way of the purchase of the Browns, of the American League, by a St. Louis syndicate is a half million dollars. Walter Smith, business man spokesman of a dozen baseball- minded citizens who are discussing the buying of the club, said today the Phil Ball estate which owns the team Is favorable to a sale. "The Ball estate is favorable to the purchase of the property by our group," said Smith. "We have no op tion, but I can say the Ball estate has been contacted and the officers of the estate are agreeable.

"I think It will take $500,000 to complete the deal and put the Browns on a firm financial foundation. Now the problem Is to find the men who are public-spirited enough to come through with that much money." At the conclusion of last night's meeting of a group interested in taking over the club and its San Antonio farm, an authoritative source said most of the financial arrangements had been completed. George Sisler, one-time star first baseman and manager of the Browns, is one of the prospective purchasers. Crowley Renews Fordham Contract NEW "OliK. 3 (A.

Jsi-k Krniltjnt. manner of atlilpt'i-i nt I niursitv, itiitiiuu-'(1 tenlulit tlmt Crowli'v tinil Ih-'pti tp piiuairfl to roiwh Knrdhflnt fonthHll tfm for tlirop Tear more. rrnn lr? tik ovpr the i.m lili'C rHna in rsiKirtwl Mlnrv of ll.in a vrnr. It "ld tif new I'untrfti't calls fit so lneicabt la salary. 10 I Duchy Pond and Staff Will Be Back al Yale Railroad Heads Turn Down Boxcar-to-Rose Bowl Plan "yooay would have been safe.

jony, a bralny pltcherj knew "'at it Is unwise to throw the ball Jourseif Mn make a tagglng play "The Athletics have another spendable fielding pitcher In Dtch Lieber. He 1, wixard bunts and never fails to ver first when it Is necessary. ber lo well schooled In inside baseball before coming tre- he spent several sea-ns the Pacific Coast usue. ak cover flrst othi for the part all of td th. Pchers who join-hsvt ftfter Labor Day this to learn." J.

C. I. NEW HAVEN, Conn. Dec. 3 (A.

RAYMOND W. (DICKY) POND, head football coach at Yale, and his staff of assistants, including the entire corps of junior varsity tutors, were reappointed today for at least another season. The announcement that Tond, a former Yale backfield star, had been retained for a third season, met with the approval of the majority of alumni and students. Yale athletic officials kept the terms under which Pond will return a secret, but previous agreements have been on a year-to-year basis. The junior varsity staff consists of Walter Levering, backfield, and Jerry Ford, line.

DALLAS, Dec. 3 (A. MEMBERS of the freshmen football squad at Southern Methodist University had it figured out how they could make the round-trip to the Rose Bowl for $2.50 each. Their plans called for chartering two freight cars and hooking them to one of several special passenger trains going to Pasadena. railroad officials, however, didn't share their enthusiasm, explaining a side-door Pullman couldn't be hauled with a special train; that it wasn't in keeping with Interstate Commerce Commission rules, and that even though they were known as "Mustangs" on the gridiron, they were humans and couldn't be carried In boxcars..