Alabama Presses Defense as Chief Edge in Rose Bowl Preview
Coach Frank Thomas weighs Alabama strengths as he prepares for a New Year’s Day matchup with California. He notes a sturdier defense vs last year, contrasts Holm Holmstead’s tackle ability with Howell, and discusses limited long touchdowns and the absence of a true triple threat.
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Gee
Hayward Sanford
Achilles
Adena. Ark
Vanderbilt
Southeastern conference mulls bowl alignments and bids
The Southeastern Conference held executive sessions to discuss post season football plans. Alabama and Louisiana State were expected to play in the Rose and Sugar Bowls, respectively, while Auburn faced a decision on Michigan State in the Orange Bowl. Athletic directors and faculty reps met separately as Col. Paul B. Parker of Mississippi State was elected president of the directors group.
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Louisiada State
Paul B. Parker
Mississippi State
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Kentucky
Gordon M. Clark
Local all stars face Olson's Terrible Swedes Tuesday
Coach Shorty Ogle names a Central Hi squad to play Olson's Terrible Swedes Tuesday night at eight. Members include Fred Howse Eddie Black Rube Head Baron Cockrell from Alabama Hosiery Mills Will Lindsey Russell Simms James Rowling J W Simms from Good year Decatur Mills Alvis Briscoe Charles Collier J T Hobbs from Moulton Heights. A practice session is set for Saturday at two and again Monday at seven at Central gym.
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Olson
Central Hi Gym
Fred Howse
Eddie Black
Rube Head
Baron Cockrell
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Will Lindsey
Russell Simms
James Rowling
J. W. Simms
Decatur Mills
Alvis Briscoe
Charles Collier
J. T. Hobbs
Moulton Heights
Central Gym
Alabama Ready To Open 1937 38 Basketball Season At Tulane
The University of Alabama announces its 1937-38 basketball schedule starting January 7 at Tuscaloosa against Tulane. Most veterans are football players who may miss the opener. conference games follow with dates through February 26 including Vanderbilt Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Tech Ole Miss Mississippi State and Georgia with games in Birmingham Nashville Lexington Oxford and Starkville.
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TUSC
Subsidization to be Debate Subject Unfolds at Conference
In Richmond Virginia delegates opened the sixteenth Southern Conference with heated debate over two Virginia Tech proposals. One would abolish many conference by laws on financial aid scholarships and jobs for athletes, the other would require semester hours and courses from the preceding year for varsity eligibility. Athletic officials of the 15 member colleges faced a choice to approve or largely keep the existing by laws intact as premeeting recommendations mounted.
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Virginia Tech
Lieut Col Ralph Seemed To Take On New Job
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Lieut Col Ralph appeared to assume recent responsibilities in a military or official post though full details are unreadable.
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Ralph
Golfers Aim For Big Miami Prize Under 14 Club Rule
More than 200 players gather in Coral Gables for the Miami Biltmore open with a $10,000 purse as the U S Golf Association enforces the 14 club limit three weeks ahead of its January 1 start. Tournament manager Fred Cocoran notes replacements only for unfit clubs with identical substitutes. Strong field includes top pros and amateurs testing the new rule.
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Fila
United States Golf Association
Fred Cocoran
Harold W. Pierce
Boston
Lake Forest
Ill
Briez Chats About Sports and Notables
A collage of sports notes and player mentions: Connie Mack’s health may curtail his Athletics role. Oklahoma City U football coach Toby Greene honored at banquet. Jimmy Foxx perceived as trade target. Ranger attendance rises versus prior year. Cornell wrestling’s Dick Barker fails to toss his pupils. Bill McKechnie steers Cincinnati with a pipe habit. Marquette’s poor season. California 1937 hopes vs Stub Allison’s policy. high school backs eye Notre Dame uniforms. George Abrams rising star middleweight. Pat Morgan’s betting past then runner at five dollars. Benny Lynch recovering from London crash. Ray Trail Mohawk barrier star. Vernon Kennedy Sox pitcher lived in a trailer.
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New York
Connie Mack
Buddy Baer
Maxie
Oklahoma City University
Toby Greene
Beantown
Jimmy Foxx
New York Hockey Rangers
Dick Barker
Cornell College
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati
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Drigcoll
Harry Kipke
California
Thunder
Stub Allison
West Virginia
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George Abrams
Washington
Pat Morgan
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New Orleans
Benny Lynch
England
Ray Trail
Syracuse
Vernon Kennedy
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Sox
Bulldogs and Hurricanes Play Night Game at New Stadium
Georgia’s Bulldogs meet Miami Hurricanes under floodlights in a dedication game for a $325000 municipal stadium. It is the Georgians’ first night game and the last under Coach Harry Mehre who resigns January 1. A four under par 67 followed earlier rounds of 69 and 70.
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Crossword Puzzle Scramble Across and Down Clues Mixed
A scrambled set of across and down clues mixed with garbled text and partial phrases. The readable items hint at wordplay definitions for luster judge snake like fish shouts oat etc. The fragmentary puzzle text lacks coherent numbering and clean clue wording.
Pros Ready for Title Go
Washington Redskins face the Chicago Bears in the 1937 NFL championship at Wrigley Field. Sammy Baugh and Cliff Battles star for the Redskins while Bronko Nagurski and Beattie Feathers lead the Bears. Both clubs arrive at peak form despite near zero temperatures and heavy fan turnout expected.
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Cliff Battles
Riley Smhith
Ernie Pinckett
Flaherty
Bronko Nagurski
Jack Manders
Beattie Feathers
Ray Nolting
Bernie Masterson
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Fixing Your Golf Swing Starts With A Strong Left Side
Alex Morrison urges players to inspect every swing stage from grip to finish. He stresses correct initial and final positions for left hand, arm, shoulder, hip, leg, and foot to build a consistent, balanced game.
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Notre Dame Ohio State Thriller Still Stays With Me
Sports writer recalls the Notre Dame 18 13 win over Ohio State as the game that sparked a never ending rush of spirit. He notes Ohio State's three periods of dominance before a final Irish surge and praises the relentless late drive that electrified the crowd. The piece mentions Colorado heading to the Cotton Bowl and Rice preparing to bottle up Whizzer White.
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Ohio
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Rockies
State seeks crack coach Bierman for Maroon football
Mississippi State officials consider luring Bernie Bierman from Minnesota to coach the Maroon football team. A closed meeting pledged secrecy while a representative may travel to Minneapolis to present an offer rumored to include a salary increase. Bierman had left Mississippi State in 1930 for Tulane and later Minnesota.
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Mississippi
Uints College
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
State
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Ralph Sasse
Aay
Minneapolis
Mississippi State
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Tulane University
Whizzer Faces Tough Test Against Rice Defense
The piece notes an average of 45 yards per punt totaling 122 points for the season and questions whether Rice can bottle up the Whizzer, highlighting a key matchup and the challenge ahead.
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Austin High Heads to Memphis for Charity Intersectional
Austin High school football, city champions, left by train for Memphis to face Jackson High in a charity game. Jackson won West Tennessee prep title for a second straight year. Austin, led by a high scoring halfback, Bill De Carrevont, brought 44 players on the Southern trip.
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Jackson High
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Bill de Carrevont
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