Southeast athletic director meeting set in Jackson
Athletic directors plan a Thursday meeting in Jackson Mississippi to discuss conference representation voting rights and control of meets tournaments and funding. They may allow attendance at meetings and seek more uniform conference practices while debating football scheduling and bowl affiliations. President R L Menuet of Tulane will preside.
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California Bears poised to beat Alabama in bowl clash
California defeated a string of opponents this season and fields a fast backfield led by Sam Chapman and Johnny Meek. The Bears’ defense and line play, anchored by Ward Stockton and Bob Herwig, raise expectations they can topple Alabama in the bowl, despite Alabama’s tough earlier schedule.
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Morgan County Valuation Figures Report
The 1937 assessed valuation for Morgan County stands at 16,606,575 dollars, roughly one million above the low period and four to five million below the 1928 1929 peak. Decatur accounts for about 8.5 million of the total, per tax assessor John Maxwell.
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Join the Marines Recruiters visit Huntaville this week
Representatives of the U S Marine Corps will be in Huntaville Tuesday and Wednesday December 7 and 8 to accept applications for enlistment. The event will be held at the War Office Building from 9 p m to 4 30 p m.
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Plain people refuse state plan to reopen rural schools
Dec. 6 Lancaster reports the East Lampeter township school board backed a consolidated modern school, while local residents opposed the state's offer to reopen five of ten one room schools. The conflict centers on education funding and local control.
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Brien News Roundup Football Boxing and Baseball Notes
Chicago pictures of Grimes smoking a pipe upset Brooklyn fans as Dodgers eyes return to normalcy. Buck Shaw linked with Nevada return to coaching, O’Brien key bib in TCU offense. Polo Grounds sellout signals pro football surge. Battles and Baugh shine for Redskins. Two Johnsons appear on Pitt basketball roster. Galento visits six day race and pays in Jersey. Walker Whitney Dodgers sale rumors stall Van Mungo trade. Farr tours England while Armstrong Venturi bout canceled. Harlan high school coal-dust gridiron yawn echoes AP All-America buzz.
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Auburn in talks for Orange Bowl bid with Michigan State
Auburn officials discussed a possible Orange Bowl appearance against Michigan State in Miami on New Year’s Day. Coach Jack Meagher said only he could handle bowl matters, and a SEC permission would be needed if Auburn accepted the invitation. Auburn tied Villanova 7-7 in the Cuba Rhumba Bowl and finished third in the SEC behind Alabama and LSU.
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Athletes and Academics at Pitt and Fordham
A Pittsburgh Press column reflects on athletic eligibility standards at Pitt and Fordham. It cites MacLeod of the Pitt Alumni as noting 52 percent of Pitt sophomores complete studies and degrees while 60 percent of letter-winning athletes finish their courses. The piece argues Pitt athletes are students, counters claims of semi pro status, and contrasts Fordham’s stricter, non’snap course approach with fewer special requirements.
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Redskins Triumph Over Giants in 49 to 14 Victory
Cliff Battles and Sammy Baugh led the Washington Redskins to a dominant 49 to 14 win over the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. Battles rushed for 170 yards on 24 carries with a 76 yard interception return, while Baugh completed 11 passes for 135 yards, boosting his season total to a league record 81 completions. The Redskins outgained the Giants and neutralized their attack as they prepare for a title playoff against the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field.
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Governor Graves Visits North Alabama Patrol Request
Governor Bibb Graves spent about 30 minutes here as Captain Van Gilbert urged a larger car share for the patrol unit to ease winter riding conditions for motorcycle riders due to cold weather.
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Pluto the German Shepherd Rescues Himself from Pipe
A town report from Oklahoma City notes Pluto the German shepherd became tangled in a six inch pipe. After hours of effort, locals freed him as he wriggled to escape the narrow tube.
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Yesterday's Results Washington Dominates New York
Washington beat New York 49 to 14. Chicago Bears defeated the Chicago Cardinals 42 to 28.
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Redskins vs Bears Sunday Championship Clash
Washington Redskins travel to Chicago to face the Bears in a league championship showdown. Two storied franchises clash for title glory with playoff implications and regional bragging rights on the line.
Mahoney elected A. A. U. president a year ago report
SPORTS MIRROR recalls Jeremiah T. Mahoney becoming president of the A. A. U. to succeed Avery Brundage. Also notes the Boston Redskins beat the New York Giants 14-0 for the Eastern Division title in the National pro football league.
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Rip) Miller
Hunters Share Deer After Simultaneous Shot
Five hunters fired at a deer in Two Rivers Wisconsin. Three bullets hit the animal and each hunter claimed a hit. With no ballistics expert available, a butcher was asked to judge. Each hunter brought home 82 pounds of venison.
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Florence Unable to Meet Decatur Tigers in Championship
Florence negro high team cannot travel to Decatur for the Tennessee Valley championship game. A letter to Prin Hurston said Florence could not make the trip and the post season game was called.
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Blockers to Receive Trophies at Southern Football Banquet
Trophies will be awarded to outstanding blockers of Southern football at a banquet in Glinton tonight. Leroy Monsky guard of Alabama winner of the SEC blocking vote George D Watson of North Carolina winner of the Southern Conference vote and Don J Willis of Clemson voted South Carolina’s outstanding blocker. Donor Dr William P Jacobs president of Presbyterian College will present the awards with speakers Frank Thomas Rose Bowl bound Alabama coach and Edwin Camp Atlanta sports writer. AP all South Carolina team members will attend.
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Atlanta
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Barney Ross Honeymooning After Wedding in Chicago
World welterweight champion Barney Ross and his 25 year old bride Pearl Siegel of New York are honeymooning in the East before heading to Berne for a three week stay. They were married yesterday in a private ceremony in a Michigan Avenue hotel.
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Thief Steals 2000 Chinese Silver Dollars From New York Pier
A packing case was pried open on a New York pier last week and 2000 Chinese silver dollars stolen. Police at the 20th Street station had not seen such a Chinese dollar before but launched a hunt by circulating notices to silver and gold merchants hoping the thief would attempt to dispose of the old metal.
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Flying elbows point to wildness in backswing says expert
ALEX MORRISON warns that elbows flying apart signal a loose swing found in youths and many players, including pros, but not in truly great ones. He notes a strap failed commercially yet suggests wrapping cloth to keep elbows near the body, promising further tips on backswing.
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King Features, Inc
Trinity Girls Win Contest
In a pair of closely played games at Trinity gym Friday night the Trinity girls defeated Priceville 23 to 22 while the Trinity lads fell 34 to 33. Trinity travels to Cotaco next Friday. Ryan girls and boys visit Trinity Saturday. Referee Royer from Decatur.
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Firefighters Rescue Man and Dog From Icy Mississippi River
Rescuers in St Paul worked in a double rescue when firemen saved Harold Anderson who fell through the ice while attempting to save a dog. They also rescued the dog in a boat.
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Babe Herman Signs to Play for New York Giants Farm
Chicago December report notes Babe Herman signs to play for the New York Giants farm in New Jersey. Major league owners convene to set schedules with talks of a slightly livelier or deader ball and ongoing trade rumors involving Van Mungo Burleigh Grimes and Demaree as Cubs show interest.
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Real Life Santa Gives 5000 Dollar Gifts to 21 Cousins
An 84-year-old Ohio man, once a railroad worker, funds a private Christmas gift of 5,000 dollars to 21 second cousins across the country. He inherited Charles Costello’s estate after a death bed promise to care for relatives, verifying each claimant’s character before sending the checks.
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