Jackson to Play in Charity Game Attracts Local Fans
Decatur high star JD Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson, will join West in a charity football game for Crippled Children's Hospital. The event unites top senior stars from East and West Alabama with coaches from University of Alabama and Alabama Poly, aiming to raise funds during a week of practice and a Saturday showdown.
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Jd Jackson
Southern
Methodist University
Jackson
Children’s Hospital
Frank Jackson
Decatur High School
Birmingham
Ala
Kipling
East
Alabama
Frank Thomas
University of Alabama
Jack Meagher
Alabama Poly
Jenks Gillem
Birmingham South
Morgan County HI Elects Captains
Morgan County High selects captains for the upcoming season with Lamar named captain and new leadership announced for the squad.
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Morgan County
Lamar
Aie County
Briez Chats On This And That Sports Column
Eddie Brietz surveys sports chatter naming Buck Murray Lester Lynn Waldorf Ben Chapman Lou Little and Mickey Cochrane in varied notes. It mentions Navy Bill Ingram Sammy Goldman and Jimmy Isaminger with brief team and game references and a line about Joe Medwick.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Buck Murray Lester
Canada
Lew
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Ben Chapman Boks
Washington
Lou Little
Mickey Cochrane
Harry Mizzier
England
Sammy Goldman
Navy
Bill Ingram
Bears
Fall Clinging to life after relapse in El Paso
Albert B. Fall, hospitalized after a relapse, clung to life in El Paso. Col. H. FP, hospital commandant, reported Fall was gaining ground and in no immediate danger.
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EL Paso
Texas
Albert B. Fall
Col. H. FP
Ospital
Fall
Hold the Line Please from American Telephone Ad
An old American telephone advertisement touts long distance calls as time and money savers. It emphasizes that Americans use phones more than others and invites readers to use long distance for business or social matters with a low cost per call.
AAU Favors Play in Olympic Games Split Over Germany Policy
The AAU faces a deepening rift after a demand for a three man fact finding mission to Germany was rejected. Avery Brundage gains the presidency as divisions widen amid calls to oppose the Olympics over Nazi athletic policy.
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AAU
FE Geapron
Germany
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Olympic Executive Committee
Mahoney
Eee
Olymye Pic
Samuel K Bhard Lyema
The
Tebn Aalter “Loeasier
Local Study Found Dead After Long Illness
A study died early today at his home after an eighteen month illness. He had suffered from a heart ailment. Dr Mendel's wife died less than a year ago.
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Dr. Mendel
Man Wins Bet With Unusual Two-Pound Slice
He feared a poor wager but cut a two-pound slice of added quantity and won the bet, turning doubt into success.
First patient becomes founder of own hospital
Dr J C a chiropractor was the first patient in his own hospital after falling from a scaffold. The fragment notes the hospital was converted into a top practice facility.
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J. C
Cee Wees
Bia
Rig
Henkie
Plane wreck during takeoff kills explorer search pilot
An aircraft used in the search for the explorer crashed on takeoff in Atlanta early today, killing pilot Russell W. Thaw who was flying toward Brownsville Texas. The incident occurred during the plane’s departure from the city.
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Atlanta
Russell
Brownsville
Texas
Umpire Reform Suggested For World Series
Harry Grayson notes a push in 1936 to strip major league umpires of control and place World Series duties with top minor league officials. He cites McCarthy and Terry backing the move, Moriarty’s influence, penalties on Bill Dickey and Selkirk, and Harridge’s responses. The piece urges selecting top minor league umpires as a cleaner, less biased World Series panel to avoid overbearing officiating.
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Hicago
George Moriarty
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Moriarty
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Bill Terry
Giants
Branch Rickey
Red Birds
Yankees
Bill Dickey
Bill McGowan
George Selkirk
Selkirk
Will Harridge
Harridge
Charles Donnelly
McCarthy
Taakes Moriarty
Morry
Detroit
Tigers
SIAA Annual Gathering Underway In Birmingham
About 40 representatives from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association met in Birmingham for the annual basketball tournament opening. The Dixie conference will hold its own meeting there on Wednesday as the SIAA session concluded.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jackson
Miss
SIAA
Dixie Conference
Saratoga Guest Upset by Dime Prank
In Saratoga California on December 9 a cantankerous guest reacts to a prank involving a dime tossed or presented in a disruptive manner at a social venue. Police or witnesses are cited but details remain sparse.
Kissless Bridegroom Seeks Annulment in Civil War Vet Case
William L. Kimberly aged 83, a Civil War veteran and newlywed of six weeks, declared himself a kissless husband and was granted an annulment in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
William L. Kimberly
Mustangs Rise From Humble Origins to Rose Bowl Hope
A historical recap traces SMU football from 1916 disaster against Rice 145 to 3 through early reform under coach J. Burton Rix 1917 and growth under Jimmy Kitts. It notes Morrison’s founding efforts, the shift to the Mustangs nickname, and the program’s slow ascent toward national prominence including the 1935 Rose Bowl selection.
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Rice
Southern Methodist
Morrison
Methodists
Vanderbilt
Army
J. Burton Rix
Dartmouth
Texas
Gridiron Gladiators
Mus
Mustangs
Texas Christian
Jimmy Kitts
Rice Institute Owls
Lambs
Wolves
Stanford
Giants and Lions meet for title in western race
The Giants and Lions battled for the Western title with a potential first place tie and a possible playoff. Giants Alar Sendan and Ed Danowski connected as Ted Goodwin scored on a 55 yard run after a New man field goal. Clarke Hinkle starred for the Cardinals and Green Bay while Detroit, finishing second in the west, defeated Boston twice and drew with the Bears 20 20.
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Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Harry Newman
Ken Strong
Ted Goodwin
Ed Danowski
Clarke Hinkle
Cardinals
Green Bay
Detroit
Boston
Bears
Four TD Rally Keeps Giants Safe in Last Quarter
The Associated Press notes that a year ago today the New York Giants staged a dramatic fourth quarter rally, scoring four touchdowns to win a national pro contest. Details on opponent and final score are not fully clear in the snippet.
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Associated Press
New York
Giamse
The Heights Returns and SMU Spotlight
The note hints at tomorrow’s event featuring Ray Morrison returning and SMU drawing attention. Readers anticipate coverage of Morrison and the university's activities, with emphasis on Southern Methodist exposure on the upcoming schedule.
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the Heights
Ray Morrison
Southern Methodist
Major Leagues in Meeting Tuesday
St. Louis Browns may change ownership during Tuesday meetings led by former star George Sisler. Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics factions, including Jimmy Foxx, are tied to possible trades with the Athletics or Browns as the week progresses. News centers on potential sales and moves involving Al Simmons and Rogers Hornsby linked to the champion club.
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Bob Quinn
St. Louis Browns
George Sisler
Browns
St. Louis
Phil de C. Ball
Anges
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
al Simmons
Rogers Hornsby
Bivens
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Harry Grayson
IUTRA
Saratoga
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Dallas
Southern Methodist University
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Pasadena
Felix R. McKnight
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Rice Institute
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American Legion
Eddie Therault
Jack Terry
Con Cortez
Dickie Gerber
Maynard Gaylor
Prince Albert
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
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R. J. Reynolds Tech. Co
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