New Trends in 1938 Football Season
A summary of the 1938 season notes from the Associated Press poll. Passes remained a threat though emphasized as controlled kicks to the sidelines. Five man lines declined, lateral passes waned, and regional shifts showed conservative trends in the Midwest and Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Middleton York
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Hig Ten
Minnesota
Michigan
Ohio State
New England
Southwest
Texas Christian
Davey O'Brien
South
Eric Tipton
Duke
Parker Hall
Mississippi
Johnny Pingel
Michigan State
Mid-West
Pitt
Tipton
Northeast
Midwest
Buck Shaw
San Ras
Parker Sunday crowd Enjoys Services at Limestone County
A Parker gathering drew a nice crowd for Sunday school led by Bro Reece. Local residents recount visits and activities including birthday dinners, candy making, and family illnesses with various neighbors and relatives mentioned.
Local News Notes From Lawrence County and Ro gersville
Friends extend sympathy to Mrs Gid Reding on the loss of her father W A Dollar in Rogersville. Elizabeth Clark of Decatur visited Quinton and Miss Yarbrough over Thanksgiving. Mollie Slaton of Rogersville visited Jim and Mollie McCormick. Ed Terry canceled by a trip to Moulton on business. Loosier and New Hope tied 12 to 12 in a Friday junior game. Elizia Terry is reported seriously ill with the flu. Sympathy to Ed Terry and family in his mother’s death.
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Gid Reding
W. A. Dollar
Rogersville
Elizabeth Clark
Decatur
Quinton Yarbrough
Mollie Slaton
Jim McCormick
Ed Terry
Moulton
New Hope
Loosier
Mr. m
David Sherrill
Russell- Elvie Terry
Elizia Terry
107 Enter in Santa Anita
The fifth running of the Santa Anita Handicap drew a record 107 entrants for the March 4 race. Major names include War Admiral, Lawrin, Seabiscuit, Stagehand, and several entries from Louis B Mayer such as Main Man, Magic Hour, Quick Devil, Perifox, Brooklyn, Ossabaw and Routine. Seabiscuit seeks money titles after close finishes with Stagehand and Rosemont in prior years.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
War Admiral
Lawrin
Louis B. Mayer
Execute
Magic Hour
Quick Devil
Perifox
Brooklyn
Stagehand
Howard
Seabiscuit
Rosemont
Greenbelt residents observe stay at home week
Greenbelt Maryland citizens association unanimously approves a stay at home week after a resident complains meetings of local groups keep him from spending time at home.
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Home Sweet Home Greenbelt
Citizens Association
Greenbelt
Trade winds grow to gale at baseball convention
New Orleans hosts the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues annual meeting as players managers and owners haggle over deals and rule changes. Giants and Cubs swap players in the day’s major move while Bill Benswanger confirms Pact with Heinie Manush for Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Jim Marlow
New Orleans
National Association of Professional ‘Baseball Leagues
West Button
Vest
George Napoleon Rucker
South Side
Brooklyn
Frank Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Terry
New Orleans Pelicans
Giants
Giannts
Chalmer
Bill” Cissell
Hollywood Club
Jersey City
Babe Herman
Hollywood
St. Paul
George Washington
Shreveport
St Louis Browns
Tom Carey
Boston Red Sox
Johnny Marcum
Henry Emmet
Heinie
Feder Chats About Sports From Sid Feder
Sid Feder reports on Heisman wrap up as Davey O’Brien shines and Ki Aldrich eyes pay play with NFL blocks. The piece notes Pa Corbin from Yale, Giants and Cubs trades, and signals future coach moves, Babe Ruth specs, and Southwest Cotton Bowl clamor with scattered notes on West Virginia, Washington Redskins, and Haystack Sloan.
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Sid Feder
New York
Davey O’brien
Texas
Chicago
Cardinals
Davey
Ki Aldrich
Pa Corbin
Yale
Pudge Heffelfinger
Southwest Conference
West Virginia
Joe Studahar
Chicago Bears
Frank Anthony
California
Washington Redskins
Washington
Redskins
Ceores Wetwais Maeshall
Culver City
Calif
Haystack Sloan
Veteran golfers tee off in Augusta seniors championship
Veterans in Augusta at the National course launched the 36 hole senior championship with more than 40 pros in the field. In a four ball event Mil ey and Livie led 37-34 while West and Clark shot 33-38 for top honors. Armour and Gordon claimed third with 72 after a 35-37 card. Hutchinson, defending champion, plays in the over 50 event.
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Augusta
Augusta National
Fred Miley
Cincinnati
Dave Livie
Cleveland
Jim West
Cedarhurst
L. 1
Tom Clark
Kansas City
Sandy Armour
Bloomington, Ill
George Gordon
Rumford
R. I
Jock Hutchinson
Golf
Duke Star恢复伤情 将出征玫瑰碗对西敏斯加
Duke 的核心后卫 George McAfee 伤后恢复良好 将成为蓝魔队对阵南加州在1月2日玫瑰碗的进攻利器 已表明他将出场参战这场关键比赛与 Southern California 的对决。
Local Folks Share News From Conway County
Lawrence County and Conway residents visit relatives and attend events. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Shelton and baby travel from Virginia to see N S Shelton family. A fiftieth wedding anniversary dinner honors Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton with many relatives in attendance. Theo Pitt remains seriously ill.
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Guy Shelton
Virginia
N.S. Shelton
Winfred NeSmith
Faynell
Greenbrier
Lola Ferguson
Montein
Mattie Roberts
Agnes Roberts
Flat Creek
George Shelton
O. P. Shelton
Arthur Shelton
Garfield Shelton
Johnnie Shelton
Huse Hawkins
Charlie Powell
Jerry Shelton
Ennis Shelton
E. E. Shelton
Edna Morris
Joe Shelton
A. J. Shelton
Shelton
Umpires to be protected amid fan assaults in baseball
At the convention in New Orleans, W G Bramham warned that umpires face an epidemic of attacks from fans and players. He said umpires must be protected 100 percent, with offenders fined and suspended, or clubs risk franchise forfeiture. Attendance reached about 15.5 million, higher than 1937.
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New Orleans
W. G. Bramham
Durham
N. C
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Bramham
Giants Cubs In Big Three For Three Trade
The Chicago Cubs and New York Giants completed a three for three trade at the New Orleans minor league meeting. Chicago sent Bill Jurges Frank DeMaree and Ken O'Dea for Hank Leiber Dick Bartell and Gus Mancuso. Hartnett said the move adds power and run production while sacrificing some defense.
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Nap
Atlanta’ Crackers
Frisch
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Giants
Johnny Evers
Evers
Clarence
Pants” Howland
Chicago White Sox
Pantts
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Mr. Terry
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs
Billy Jurges
Ken O'Dea
Frank Demaree
Hank Leiber
Gus Mancuso
Dick Bartell
Terry
Happy Hartnett
Chicago
Bill Jurges
New Orleans
Hartnett
New York Yankees
Dizzy Dean
Bill Lee
Clay Bryant
Stanley Hack
Leiber
Bartell
Jurges
Mancuso
Billy Herman
Herman
Cage Tourney Set at East Limestone
An independent basketball tournament is scheduled at East Limestone School Thursday and Friday nights December 15 16 beginning at six o clock. Several games will be played each evening and a large attendance is anticipated.
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East’ Limestone
Civilizing Tarzan Seattle Dec. This Tarzan stuff.
Justice Guy B. Knott fined Rudy Prmo zich twenty two dollars ten cents for stunning salmon with rocks and then catching them with his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Guy B. Knott
Rudy Prmozich
Fragmentary sports note hints at leagues and intact closure
A partial OCR line references an opening with 37 leagues and a closing with everything intact, suggesting a historic multi league setup or venue status. Readable text preserves mention of leagues and a completed closure without details.
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Limestone County
Parker
Bro
Reece
Doris
Vernon Morris
Mildred
Frances Schrimsher
C. L. Burgreen
Conrad
Morris
Willie Pack
Powers Infirmary
Harold
Charles
Beadle Powell
Tribble
Ruby Ellidge
Rudy Morris
J. P. Landers
K. R. Burgreen
E. L. Stewart
Lawrence County
Jack Lords
Waoe
Brown University
Alabama
Pasadena
South California
Wallas
Duke Sunveerny
Fieth
King Features Syndicate
Iowa
DJ Edward N
University OF Iowa
Holy Crass
King
Notre Dame
Kaute Rockne
Ernie Nevers
Chicago Cardinals
Feder
Bill Terry
Paul Mickelson
Mankato
Babe Ruth
Jack Miley
George McAfee
Duke University
Blue Devils
Southern California
Gabby
Boots Weber
Mr. Wrigley
Yanks
Central Press
Bobby of
Hilgerbille
Philadelphia Kennel Club
Conway
Polk Shelton
Grover Gillespie
Theo Pitt
Esley Shelton
Calis NeSmith
Mrs
Mack Dunn
Clarence Ferguson
Roun Tree Lumber CO
W. Moniton St
E. Limestone
Alabama Business Institute
Dave
Studebaker
Tudebaker
Alabama Motor CO
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