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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
6
Californians install the California Bears as two to one favorites to beat Alabama in the Rose Bowl on January 1. Coach Leonard Allison says Alabama is the toughest team in the country and prepares his players after finals. USC spent hundreds scouting Alabama’s last two games, a move USC questions in a Los Angeles report.
The Crimson Tide and California Bears meet in Pasadena on New Year’s Day in a highly anticipated undefeated showdown. California coach Jones warns of a strong running game and tough defense while Alabama eyes high scoring plays and prep. Each school nets about 90000 dollars in travel support with ticket revenue around 3.30 to 5.0 dollars and 311000 dollars for the 6 minute telecast.
Jock Hutchinson held a four stroke advantage on the final day of the four hole seniors tournament in Augusta Georgia. McLeod of Chevy Chase and Jim West of Cedarhurst Island trailed in second with 1355 par stands at 72.
Southern won six of seven conference games this year and Howard took four of five as Birmingham teams prepare to bring back their standout players for upcoming clash updates.
Auburn announces 21 of 29 lettermen will return to gridiron duty including Captain Lester Center and guard Rex McKissick among others, indicating ongoing roster changes after the 192? season with key seniors graduating.
Captains from over 90 colleges chose the eighth Captains All American. The first team includes players from eleven schools and multiple major conferences with three players from non conference schools. Notables include Clint Frank and Carl Hinkle and centers Alex Wojciechowles and Sam Chapman on the second team. Charles Sweeney is noted for Notre Dame victories and key plays.
All-American first second and third teams listed by captains include Sweeney Notre Dame Franco Fordham Routt Texas A M Hinkle Vanderbilt Stockton California Frank Yale and others. Notable entries include Franco Routt Hinkle Stockton Ryba Bershak White Goldberg Davis Frank and Franks selection details.
Tony Galento rises in status as a top heavyweight contender after recent knockouts and crowd scenes. The Newark era fighter, 28, gains praise in New Jersey and New York venues, following a near defeat of Leroy Haynes and a standout showing against Nathan Mann.
The text lists players Sivell Antiey Molman and Fenton as regulars, with Mie Fenton, halfbacks, Dutch fullback and Fred Gillam among the substitutes or occasional starters, noting they started virtually all games along with the others during the season.
A Pittsburgh press column examines Pitt players declining Rose Bowl involvement amid wider college football reform. It notes calls for purity while criticizing payoffs and subsidies, with references to Notre Dame, Duquesne, and California, and questions whether school profits justify post season trips and player incentives.
Tuscaloosa December 2 Coach Paul F Burnum Alabama freshman coach and scout travels to Los Angeles to observe Southern California U S A ahead of the California game. He denies any official Mississippi State coaching offer though reports say he was asked about a position.
Captains who participated in choosing the Central Press All American team are listed as part of the selection process. The item notes the governance by team leaders and their role in selecting players for the honor.
California's powerhouse Stare Pacific Coast Conference champions and Rose Bowl representatives earned five selections to the Associated Press thirteenth annual all Pacific team.
The university hires Bar num rector of freshman athletics and scout at Alabama for a five year term ending in 1940 after the Rose Bowl trip to Stanford on January 1, 1935. A Alabama alumnus, he coached the Tuscaloosa High School Black Bears to five undefeated seasons before joining the college staff in 1929.
Eleven juniors named to the Associated Press 1937 All Southwest Conference team by coaches and nine writers. Notable selections include Texas Christian players David O'Brien Ki Aldrich and I B Hale along with Arkansas James Benton Baylor Samuel Boy Texas A and M Joseph Routt Virgil Jones and Texas A M standouts. Patterson Todd and Wolfe are also listed among backs and backfield stars.
Milwaukee December 2. Branch Rickey Cardinal chieftain values Joe Medwick at million plus and says he would not sell him except if liquidating the organization. Rickey also vows to keep Dizzy Dean, hopes for fair 1938 team with help from Cardinal farms and retention of Pepper Martin for life.
A calendar look contrasts California Bears and Alabama Crimson Tide as two to one Rose Bowl favorites. The Bears show wins over St. Marys Oregon State Washington State and others while Alabama dominates with shutouts and close wins. Williamson ratings place both teams against top opponents with Alabama facing five top-rated foes and California four.
The piece notes Terry and Grimes clashing over high stakes in a stalled player market. It highlights Ed Linke for Elon Hogsett trade, Red Sox failed trades with Detroit and Cleveland, and a possible White Sox swap for Owen. It also mentions a fight between the Cardinals and Yankees over college player bonuses and a humorous exchange between Casey Stengel and Charlie Grimm.
Pitt captain Johnny Michelosen denied players demanded money or a vacation to push for a Rose Bowl bid. He said the Panthers chose to end the season after the Duke game, proud of their record, not seeking a title or extra post season.
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