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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1935

Page

6

Stanford and Southern Methodist Clash Highlight Big Game Talk

Coach Spaulding praised Stanford star Grayson and SMU standout Wilson as top backs and discussed team strengths. He noted California’s fast pace and LA as the setting, with Stanford losing 7 6 to UCLA earlier and SMU shutting out Stanford 21 0 in a decisive defeat.

Ges California Los Angeles Stanford Southern Methodist Spaulding Bobby Grayson Any Wilson Matty Bell Grayson Wilson Mustang Bob Finley Methodists Bill Paulman UC. i. O Cai Ake Cheshire

Honeyboy Hackney to Meet Stefter in Semi Final

Vancouver youngster Russell Dugan from British Columbia will face Eddie Therault after two three falls and a two hour limit in the semi final as Honeyboy Hackney meets Stefter in a three match format with one hour time limit.

Russell Red) Dugan Vancouver B. C Eddie Therault

Vanderbilt Eyes Orange Bowl Bid After Strong Season

Vanderbilt University weighed a post season bid for the Orange Bowl in Miami on New Year’s Day with Athletic Director Dan McGugin favoring the trip if approval is granted. The SEC must vote, but opposition is not expected. The Commodores likely face Villanova in the Orange Bowl.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University Miami Fla Dan E McGugin Commodores Ann Eastern Villanova Vanderbilt Ray Morrison McGugin Vandy Texas Christian University Dallas

Army blanks Navy 20 to 0 at Franklin Field

Thirty six years after the first meeting sold out crowds cheered as Army blanked Navy 20 0 before 79 000 fans at Franklin Field Philadelphia. A separate note recalls a historic split in baseball when majors rejected minor league overtures in a draft dispute.

Army Navy Cheers Franklin Field Philadelphia

Thomas Names All Southern Choice All Star Team 1935

Frank Thomas lists the center and other selections for his All Southern choice all star team of 1935 as compiled for All America Board of Football. Includes identification by position and affiliations.

Thomas Frank Thomas All America Board of Football

All-South Eleven Named In Southern Football Study

A broad regional evaluation selects backfield led by Riley Smith and Bobby Wilson with Parker Duke and McCauley Rice at back positions. Center Darrell Lester of Texas Christian anchors a line featuring Geny Vanderbilt Tinsley LSU and Whatley Alabama.

Atlantic Texas South Riley Smith Alabama Bobby Wilson Southern Methodist Clarence Parker Duke John McCauley Rice Darrell Lester Texas Christian Charles Geny Vanderbilt Gaynell Tinsley Louisiana State Lester J. C. Wetzel Frank Johnson Georgia Haygood Paterson Auburn Jim Whatley Parker McCauley McCau Wilson Smith Vrs Tinsley Geny Paterson Whatley Wetzel Tronman Johnson Smith and McCauley Sam Baugh Bauglj Don Jackson North Carolina Bill Wallace Waleer Gilbert Kavan

Tennessee Bids For Neyland Coach Return

Knoxville dispatch reports the University of Tennessee offered Maj. Bob Neyland a five year coaching contract with a yearly salary around 12 000 dollars. Neyland, then on assignment in the Zone, was expected to decide today whether to accept the terms and resume duties as athletic director Paul Parker prepared to handle duties.

Knoxville Tenn Bob Neyland University of Tennessee Athletic Council Neyland Nashville Paul Parker Tennessee

Dizziest six day bike race thrills Carlisle crowd

The report centers on a chaotic six day bike race at a Green Bay golf club with a lively crowd. It highlights rider Sommers Nord Mesko and a behind the scenes Yale entertainment committee moment amid prank chatter and beer overflows.

Sommers Nord Putewe Carlisle Green Bay Wis New Haven Mike Mesko Yale Entertainment Committee

Coach Rose Predicts Razorbacks’ Regular Lineup Widens Averages

In Fayetteville Arkansas during the Arkansas game coach Rose declares he can field a starting five averaging six feet three inches to six feet four inches, noting the regular five will average around six three despite taller reserves. He says the lineup will be determined by the best players rather than height.

Stanford Fayetteville Ark Rose

Foxx Says Athletics Will Sell Him Amid Trade Talk

Slugger Jimmie Foxx, citing Connie Mack, says the Athletics will sell him next season. He hints the acquiring club must offer a higher salary than his current pay and notes his loyalty to Mack. Foxx recalls agreeing to modest figures to help the A’s and seeks a better deal before his contract ends.

Sid Feder Associated Press Philadelphia Jimmy Foxx Connie Mack Athletics A’s Boston Chicago Cleveland New York Connie Jimmy Mack

Nation's Finest Included in List for Los Angeles Race

Seventy five of the country’s finest thoroughbreds were named for the debut, growing to 80 with five more nominations. The event prize now stands at $107,500 plus $750 for each horse that starts. Weights will be posted December 18 with top weight at 130 pounds and minimum at 100.

Los Angeles Rotary Los Angeles Turf Club

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