Alabama Tops Nation in Five-Year Football Record
An Associated Press survey ranks Alabama Crimson Tide as the nation's top college team for 1933-37 with 40 wins, 3 losses, and 3 ties. Minnesota and Pitt follow, while Notre Dame shows a sharp decline to No. 33. Texas Christian leads the Southwest group at No. 18 and Santa Clara tops the Far West at No. 20.
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Fise
Alabama
Crimson Tide
California
Pasadena
Associated Press
Frank Thomas
Tuscaloosa
Tide
Minnesota
Gophers
Pitt Panthers
Pitt
Fordham
Holy Cross
Princeton
South
Louisiana
Duke
Middle West
Minneosta
Western Reserve
Michigan State
Southwest
Texas Christian
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Far West
Santa Clara
Notre Dame
Utah
Illinois
Louisiana State
Tigers
Baton Rouge
Dartmouth
Army
Panthers
Ohio State
Duquesne
Roosevelt Jaw Treated No Bone Involvement Found
White House officials said x rays show no bone involvement in Franklin D Roosevelt’s unhealed tooth socket. Dr. Ross McIntyre and Lt Commander Arthur Bando reported infection confined to soft tissue with cleansing treatment planned and continued soreness and drainage.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Early
Ross T. McIntyre
Arthur H. Bando
Navy Dental Corps
Florida
Dr. Me
Yando
Terracing Completed Across Alabama Farms Last Year
About 10,000 miles of terracing were built on Alabama farms in the previous year, reflecting widespread soil conservation efforts. The measure aimed to reduce erosion and protect crop yields across rural counties and farming communities.
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Alabama
Noted horses Casey insists enter in race
The Los Angeles Turf Club announced 93 nominations for the Santa Anita handicap led by War Admiral Seabiscuit and Rosemont with races set for March. Casey Stengel, now Boston manager, rejects Dodger ghosts and asserts his serious commitment to managing in Boston.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Turf Club
War Admiral
King
Seabiscuit
Rosemont
Pompoon
Santa Anita
White Cockade
Sceneshifter
Samuel Riddle
War Admiral West
Philadelphia
Riddle
Man O'War
Florida
Charles H. Strub
International Color
la Bambino
Sater Brujo
Uruguay
Cascabelito
Scabbard
England
Sahri I
A. C. Taylor
E. E B. Fogelson
Maxwell Howard
Arnold Hanger
Valdiia Farms
Alfred Vanderbilt
Raoul Walsh
Chanceview
C. X. Howard
Bing Crosby
Ligaroti
William le Baron
Ral Parr
Wrights
Young Decatur youths to rally in Hartselle Thursday
The Decatur district young people will convene Thursday evening in Hartselle for a district wide rally. A number of prominent churchmen will attend the event.
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Decatur
Hartselle
Clocklike head ticks haunt WWI veteran Charles Hester
Charles Hester of Shawnee Oklahoma suffers shell shock like ticking from a 1918 trench blast in France. He is now hospitalized at Hines Memorial Hospital in Hines Illinois where medical experts diagnose his condition.
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Fiim
France
Charles Hester
Shawnee
Okla
Hines Memorial Hospital
Hines
Ill
Hill Silent on His Suggestions in Power Policy Talks
Native Hill from Alabama remained silent on recommendations given to President Roosevelt during a trip to his home. Hill joined the president's special train in Miami and spoke on power policy farm legislation and the overall business climate. The main talk focused on how power policy will impact the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Washington
Hill
Roosevelt
Miami
Tennessee Valley Authority
Castleman Returns in Good Shape After Back Surgery
Clydell Castleman, young New York Giants pitcher, arrived in Nashville after a three month hospital stay in Memphis with a back ailment. He says a back operation has remedied the problem and he expects to report for spring training in good condition.
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Nashville
Tenn
Clydell Castleman
New York Giant
Memphis
Rural mail carrier fleet covers nationwide daily miles
About 3,500 rural mail carriers operate in the United States and together travel roughly 1,400,000 miles each day.
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United States
Briez Chats About Sports Noted In New York Columns
Eddie Brietz surveys a mix of sports chatter from New York on December 7. Topics include Max Baer’s newborn child value placed at 1000 potatoes, Frank Paterson’s Reno high school team, Babe Didrickson’s leverage, and various pro boxing and football bits. References span Cliff Battiegs War Admiral bets and Max Schmeling’s upcoming fight.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
van Mungo
Pageland
8. C
Brooklyn
Max Baer
Jack Dem
New York Giants
Cliff Battiegs
War Admiral
Cliff
Chicago
Burleigh Grimes
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati
Lopez
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Washington
Griff
George Preston Marshall
Frank Paterson
Reno
Sac
Auburn Earns Orange Bowl Bid To Face Michigan State
Auburn wins a bid to play Michigan State in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. The selection follows a favorable Southeastern Conference sentiment and a prior second choice by Texas A M. Notre Dame ties appear in both coaching staffs. Auburn’s season records include wins over Birmingham Southern, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, and Florida, with losses to Rice and LSU and ties with Tulane, Villanova, and Georgia.
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Miami
Fla
Auburn
Michigan State
Texas A. & M
Jackson
Miss
Notre Dame
Jack Meagher
Charles Bachman
Bachman
Piorida
Plainsmen
Birmingham - Southern
Mississippi State
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Florida
Rice
Louisiana State
Tulane
Villanova
Georgia
Manhattan
Colorado
Dallas
Blockers to Receive Jacobs Trophies in Washington
In Washington tonight the Jacobs Trophies honor top football blockers. Leroy Monsky of Alabama was named best blocker in the SEC by coaches and writers, George D. Watson of North Carolina won in the Southern Conference, and Don J. Willis of Clemson was judged best blocker in South Carolina. Dr. William P. Jacobs of Presbyterian College presents the awards.
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Clinton
D. C
Jacobs
Leroy Monsky
University of Alabama
George D. Watson
University of North Carolina
Don J. Willis
Clemson College
South Carolina
William P. Jacobs
Presbyterian College
Tide Defies Cold For Practice Hour
Tuscaloosa Alabama December 7 sub freezing weather did not deter the Crimson Tide from outdoor practice as they prepared for the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl game with California. Players ran signals and did light work in crimson hoods.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Crimson Tide
California
Crimson Hoods
Natural title bout looms after Cleveland card
In Cleveland the two champions Lou Ambers and Henry Armstrong headlined a charity show drawing 12,000 fans. Armstrong stopped Tony Chavez in two minutes 14 seconds of a non title bout while Ambers won a 10 round decision over Frankie Wallace.
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Rex V. Hess
Cleveland
Dusky
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Cleveland News
Armstrong
Tony Chavez
Ambers
Frankie Wallace
Amber
Chavez
Los Angeles
Senet Herk Theorom Herkimer
N. C
Wallace
Wallace T
Carmen Barth
Eric Seelig
Germany
New York
One Person Swing: Morrison on Consistent Technique
Alex Morrison recalls teaching two pupils who showed little effort. He credits an observer’s comment that “the man is in sections” and emphasizes keeping arms close to the body to stay as one unified swing.
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Alex Morrison
Mrs Bryan Describes Letters From Matrimonial Bureau
In Cleveland on December 7 Mrs Simon Bryan testified that her husband received a flood of letters from a matrimonial bureau. She claimed his mail was filled with photos of prospective brides as part of the alleged marriage scheme.
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Cleveland
Simon Bryan
Bryan
Tales in Tidbits recall Notre Dame Michigan clashes past
Old Notre Dame Michigan stories surface as teams plan to resume grid relations. The piece recalls the 1908 Irish win over Michigan under Shorty Longman and the 1909 eligibility dispute over Dimick and Philbrook. It also notes Bernie Kirk’s path from Notre Dame to Michigan and the broader history before a new kickoff.
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Notre Dame
Michigan
Bernie Kirk
Wolverines
Northwest
Walla Walla Lu
Kirk
Yost
Bernie
Irish
Ross vows to box on after wedding headline push
Welter champion Barney Ross says he will continue boxing after his marriage. The football season left many writers spelling errors notably in Andy Wojciechowicz. California voters and pundits debate Rose Bowl opponent with Fordham as a controversial pick in New York sports chatter.
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California
Milwaukee
Mickey Cochrane
Gee Walker
Marvin Owen
Mike Tresh
White Sox
Vernon Kennedy
Tony Piet
Dixie Walker
Bump Hadley
Bump
Mick
Ethel . V. Mars
Col
Charles Howard
Santa Anita
Mrs. Mars
San Francisco Sportsman
Barney Ross
Andy Wojciechowicz
Alabama
New York
Fordham
Army Seeks 4 More Men for Honolulu and Posts
North Alabama and nearby counties announce openings for young white men ages 18 to 35 to enlist at government expense. Selected recruits can choose post and service branch with vacancies at Fort Benning Fort Hueneme Canal Zone and even air corps slots in Honolulu. Applicants must be single without dependents able to read and write of good moral character and physically qualified.
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James H. Weaver
Lawrence St
Huntsville
Roy R. Bullman, Jr
Elm Court
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Thornton
Benning, Ga
Oglethorpe
Fort . Ala
Fort Benning
Canal Zone
Air Corps
Decatur High Football Team Hosts Theatre Party
The Decatur High football squad will attend a theatre party at the Princess Theatre this afternoon hosted by W. W. Benson superintendent of the Decatur school system. Benson has hosted the event for several years and the players have long appreciated the gesture.
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Decatur High
Princess Theatre
W. W. Benson
Decatur
Benson
Baseball Owners Split On Ball Scrutiny and Season Plans
In a five hour American League session led by the Yankees the drive to revive the old lively ball faced strong opposition. Frick was re elected NL president with a raise to 27500, while the AL kept the 23 man limit and opened 1938 season April 19. Cleveland and Boston traded offers in a complex inter league bargaining stalemate.
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Yankees
Nationals
Arguent
Frick
National League
Ford Christopher Frick
New York Yankee
Cincinnati
Americans
Jacob Ruppert
Lou Comiskey
Chicago
Alva Bradley
Cleveland
Tom Yawkey
Boston
Bill Dinneen
George Hilderbrand
Dineen
Hildebrand
Aeaae
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Lefty Grove
Eric McNair
Indians
Mel Harder
Dehnie Galehouse
Roy Hughes
Pinky Higgins
Grove
Sox
Vic
Wayne
T. Bone" Otto
Ahe
Chiscago Herald and Examiner
California Good Burnum Reports Rose Bowl Scouting
A report from California Good Burnum describes watching a USC vs UCLA game at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. He mentions plans to open the 1938 season with USC in the Coliseum, fourteen miles away.
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Southern California
Hunyears
Nia
University of Southern California
Coliseum
Driver Sought After Mooresville Crash In Alabama
Alabama highway patrol seeks identity of a hit and run driver after a collision with F. D. Peebles of Decatur on Mooresville road Monday night. No injuries reported.
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Alabama Highway Patrol
F. D. Peebles
Decatur
Mooresville
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