Courage and grit power Tide to Rose Bowl bid
Observers praise the 1957 Alabama Crimson Tide for an indomitable spirit and late scoring magic that secured a 9-6 win over Tulane, a comeback against Vanderbilt, and a fifth Tournament of Roses invitation. Hayward Sanford's clutch field goal seals key victories. Jeter recalls fear before the Vandy kick.
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Wallace
Alabama
Wade
Pasadena
Crimson Tide
Defea
Crimson
Hayward Sanford
Tulane Stadium
Georgia Tech
Jackets
Alabam
Tide
Vanderbilt
Nashville
Louisiana State
Commodores
Tulane
Sanford
Jeter
Vandy
Briez Talks About Sports
New York writer Radif Briez reports on boxing and baseball chatter. Mentions Max Schmeling and Thomas in a Monday fight buildup plus Buddy Baer training in New Jersey. Also notes Luke Appling and rumors about Pat Malone and Oscar Vitt amid a busy sports week.
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New York
Center Jump Curbed By New Rules In 1937 38 Basketball
Central sports writer explains that the center tip off is restricted under the new rules while still used in several situations. The piece outlines benefits such as smoother play and higher scoring, cites Pacific Coast Conference trials, and notes coaches including Clair Bee supported the change while fan reception may determine its longevity.
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L. Jouns
Central
Coast
Chicago
Marc
Pacific Coast Conference
Chicago to New York and college baseball notes mix
A jumble of sports gossip and local notes covers coaching hires in Chicago and New York. References to George Rarnshaw and Gil Dobie mix with mentions of a For Sale sign, prize picks, and college games, plus a bid to alter the Davis Cup schedule and bowl plans for Alabama.
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Chicago
New York
George Rarnshaw
Saje
Gil Dobie
Six year old boy diagnosed with rare skin disease
In Bridgeport on December 9 a six year old named Joseph Peulsos was rushed to the emergency hospital after his mother feared a rare skin disease. Dr Daniel M Massey diagnosed the condition and treated with kerosene. The blue spots on his head back and chest disappeared after the application.
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Bridgeport. Conn
Joseph Peulsos
Josephs
Daniel M. Massey
Dr. Massey
Bears Aim to Bottle Up Baugh in Chicago Championship Fight
Chicago coach George Halas plans a fast, aggressive pass rush to disrupt Washington quarterback Sammy Baugh in the NFL title clash at Wrigley Field. Halas believes pressuring Baugh will curb Washington’s offense and safeguard Cliff Battles. The Redskins arrive in near zero cold, seeking a 44 000 crowd and a large traveling contingent. Bears distribute the prize purse, averaging about 750 dollars per full share to 28 players, including veteran Jules Carlson who recovered from a knee injury.
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Charles Dunkley
Chicago
Washington Redskins
Sammy Baugh
Chicago Bears
Wrigley Field
George Halas
Bears
Baugh
Weshipeton
Cliff Battles
Sam- MY
Halas
Red Fisherty
Washington
Jules Carlson
Corbett
Sox Spend Big on Williams and Trades Dominate Winter Meetings
Earl Hilligan notes Boston Red Sox paid top dollar at the 1937 major league meetings. Tom Yawkey lands Ted Williams from San Diego for two players and cash, with Yankees offering 36000. Sox also move Oscar Melillo to the Browns and send Buster Mills, Ralph Kress, and Buck Newsom to St Louis for Joe Vosmik. Detroit and Chicago pull major deals trading Vernon Kennedy Dixie Walker Tony Piet for Gerald Walker Marvin Owen and Mike Tresh. Major leagues clash over ball choice, with AL sticking to the fast ball while the Nationals return to a slower ball, Ford Prick re-elected in the NL, and Cincinnati cleared for seven night games. the junior circuit keeps Harridge’s term and rejects night baseball for Cleveland.
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Earl Hilligan Cuighote
Sete
Gaencanta
Tom Yawkey
Ivory
Ted Williams
San Diego
New York Yankees
Williams
Yawkey
Red Sox
Oscar Melillo
Browns
Buster Mills
Ralph
Red) Kress
Buck Newsom
St. Louis Browns
Joe Vosmik
Milwaukee
Detroit
Chicago
Vernon Kennedy
Dixie Walker
Tony Piet
Gerald Walker
Marvin Owen
Mike Tresh
Nationals
Ford Prick
Cincinnati
William Harridge
Clevely
Denny Shute Touted On Stage And Behind Scenes
Alex Morrison recalls Denny Shute as a quiet, reticent golfer with a reputation for being a poor conversationalist. Morrison notes Shute’s backstage attitudes during tours, his wife Gancee, and Henry Picard’s counterview after a long train trip in South America. Shute’s camera hobby and public lectures may reveal the real personality behind the calm exterior.
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Alex Morrison
Denny Shute
Columbus, O
Denny
Gancee
Mrs. Shute
Henry Picard
Henry
South America
Coowright
Conference Scrambles Over Postseason Rule Changes
The conference considers revoking a ban on certain bowls and discusses New Year’s Day contest plans. Athletic directors seek voting power and control of meets funds, uniform freshman practice dates, and boxing eligibility rules. Knoxville likely hosts the basketball tournament. Birmingham hosts the track meet. Tulane president presides. Ole Miss and Mississippi State host the meeting.
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E. D. Rivers
Georgia
Atlanta
Fogpa Doone
Knoxville
Tenns
Birmingham
R. L. Menuet
Tulane University
University of Mississippi
Mississippi State College
All American selections spark debate among voters
Critics question the legitimacy of many choices as only two or three players converge across selectors. East favorites like Yale’s Clint Frank and Colorado’s Byron White stand out, while others such as Goldberg, MacLeod, and Barbatsky miss or split votes across positions and regions.
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Cliff Battles
West Virginia Wesleyan Q
Grange
Illinois
Clint Frank
Yale
Byron (Whizzer) White
Colorado
Joe Rout
Hical
Goldberg
MacLeod
Marshal
Biggie) Goldberg
Pittsburgh
Pitt
Macalso
Camero
K MacLeod
Kip Goldberg
Fordham
Alex Wojciechowicz
al Barbatsky
Ed Franco
Alex
Barbatsky
Franco
Carl Hinkle
Vandy
Jim Ryba
Alabama
Ryba
Joe Kilgrow
Cecil Isbell
Purdue
Corby Davis
Indiana
Ten Local Basketeers to Meet Swedes at Central High
Ten local players prepare to face Ol son’s Terrible Swedes next Tuesday night at Central high school gym. The show caps the cage season with possibly the greatest basketball team in the country performing. Local workouts occur each afternoon at Central gym as the famed visitors train. The game tips at 7 p m. and Decatur fans look forward to a hard fought exhibition.
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Olson
Central High School
Central Gym
Eerenee
Decatur
Cohen Accepts VMI Coaching Offer Amidian Shakeup
Virginia Military Institute announces Cohen will succeed Jack Alexander as head coach, with Cohen returning to the South after resigning from Cincinnati. A Vanderbilt graduate, Cohen previously served on staff at Vanderbilt Alabama and Georgia, and will be joined by assistants including Line Coach Laslie and End Coach Walker. Announcement came last night and Cohen confirmed today.
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Virginia Military Institute
Jack Alexander
Duke
Allison T
Pooley
Hubert
University of Alabama
Ace
V. M.I
Carney Laslie
James E. Walker
Albert Elmoer
Yes
Cohen
Wo. M. I
Steve ONeill Named Manager of Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons announce Steve ONeill will serve as field and business manager for two years. President John Gehm said the board retained the Irish native after a special meeting, succeeding Ray Schalk as field manager and Leo Miller as business manager.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo International League Bisons
Steve O'Neill
John Gehm
O'Neill
O'Neil
Ray Schalk
Leo T. Miller
Women in Quito Salute Men with Hats
In Quito Ecuador women tip their hats to men during a cultural gesture reflecting local manners and social custom. The scene captures everyday etiquette in the capital as part of regional tradition.
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Quito
Ecuador
Hunter Bags Biggest Deer in Black Warrior Forest
Emmett Tollison of Moulton bagged the largest deer on record in the Black Warrior National Forest in Lawrence County during a Wednesday hunt. About 300 hunters were on stands. Tollison’s 14 point buck topped previous records for the annual hunt. One hunter faced charges for an angered buck cited by game wardens.
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Emmett Tollison
Moulton
Black Warrior National Forest
Lawrence County
Tollison
Government workers in 1936 exceed 175000 nationwide
A 1936 report from the National Resources Committee notes more than 175000 federal state and local government workers across the United States. The figure reflects the scale of public employment amid national policy developments of the era.
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United States
The
National Resources Committee
We Clean and Black Hats at Decatur Cleaners
Decatur Cleaners advertises hat cleaning for men and women with guaranteed satisfactory work. The brief note invites customers to drop off hats at the shop and promises reliable service.
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Jimmy
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Fred J. Bohier
National Rules Committee
Clair F. Bee
Long Island University
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Texas Aggies
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San Antonio
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Bill de Correvont
Notre Dame
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Darinc Suopre
SOX
Central Press
Tigers
Bill Braucher
Goodrich
Svar
Mantola Radios
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