Renewed Government Spending Gaining Senate Support
A Senate survey finds growing backing for resuming government spending on a modified scale to spur business. Some anti administration and Roosevelt supporters favor pump priming starting January or later, while others push for a 10 point program to curb recession. authorship remains unclaimed.
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Roosevelt
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Bailey
den. C
Byrd
D.-Va
Gerry
DR. 1
Senate
Lewis Douglas
la Follette Wise
Byrnes
DS. C
Basketball Center Jump Ended Increases Play Time For Fans
Central Press reports Coach Bud Foster and Wisconsin’s Robert Nohr measured actual game time after eliminating the center jump. Timed play showed first half 82 percent and second half approaching similar increases, extending minutes of live action for fans.
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Walter L. Johns
Central Press
Harold E
Bud) Foster
Wisconsin
Madison School
Foster
Robert Nohr
Wisconsin Physical Education Department
Early basketball time trials and new Foster play breakdown
The article discusses a 17.2 minute 86 percent stat for Harold Foster and an average 84 percent, comparing out of bounds rules to jump ball on the Pacific Coast. It details yardage traveled by players in two positions, then presents a center pivot passing sequence and variations to initiate offense.
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Foster
Reds
Chicago
Primo Carnera
da Preem
Max Baer
Joe Louis
New York
Senator Norris cites possible shift to modified spending
A senator from Indiana Nebraska cautions that unless business improves, lawmakers may return to a reduced spending program in January or February. A Roosevelt supporter, speaking off the record, notes the risk of economic decline and political shifts ahead.
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Norris
Roosevelt
Senate
Kearns Predicts Adams Adamick Set To Make Mark
Professor Jack Kearns praises Detroit heavyweight prospect Adamick 22 as a powerful fighter with a natural left and strong right. Kearns, once linked with Dempsey, says Adamick will become champion soon after facing Schmeling or Louis, and could beat Louis in a few rounds if matched. Joe Louis reportedly avoids Adamick warmups this winter.
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Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Jimmy Adamick
Detroit
Dempsey
Pend Walker
Adamick
Schmeling
Louis
Kearns
Joe Louis
Jack
Maxie Rosenbroom
Joe
Michaid
Mich
Eddie Brietz
Mr. Schmeling
Tommy Farr
Miami
Worchester
Mass
Bill Osmanski
Holy Cross
Chicago Bears to Meet Star Team in Memphis Showdown
The Chicago Bears, runners up to Washington's Redskins for the NFL title, travel to Memphis Tennessee to meet an all star pro team. Lineup includes Arnie Herbert and Don Hutson of the Green Bay Packers, Bill Lee and Bill Poole, Dale Burnett of the New York Giants, and Gaynell Tinsley of the Cardinals. Also notes autumn sees more automobile accidents nationwide.
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Chicago Bears
Washington
Redskins
Memphis
Tenn
Arnie Herbert
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers
Bill Lee
Packer
Bill Poole
Dale Burnett
New York Giants
Gaynell Tinsley
al Cardinal
Briez Chats About Sports
Eddie Brietz surveys a flurry of sports tidbits from December chatter. Rumors blast about Schmeling Louis fights, Osmanski’s cancellation, and Boston pro football plans. Notable notes cover Red Sox figures, Rose Bowl pay, and Whizzer White versus Nance in the Cotton Bowl.
Chappie Hastings Appointed Cubs Trainer After Derby Dick
Longtime Col. Bradley aide Chappie Hastings is named trainer replacing the late Derby Dick Thompson. Hastings trained Blue Larkspur in 1929 and has waited for his chance, while speculation swirls about Gabby Hartnett and Tony Lazzeri at Wrigley Field. Also notes a large bowling sweepstakes and Lafayette football’s All-American snub amid coach Hooks Mylin’s breakthrough season.
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Chappie) Hastings
Col
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Derby Dick Thompson
Chappie
Col. Bradley
Blue Larkspur
Idle Hour
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Chapple
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Tony Lazzeri
Yankees
Gabby Hartnett
Lazzeri
Charlie Grimm
Tony
Gabby
B. E. (Hooks) Mylin
Mylin
Pat Moran
Phils
George Stallings
Braves
Hooks Mylin
Franklin and Marshall
Lancaster, Pa
G B Kirby Dies at 56 in Hartselle
G B Kirby a prominent Hartselle Route two resident died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness at age 56. He is survived by his wife six sons Carl P K Forest Orville Floyd Otto three daughters Pearl Lowery Irene and Eva Kirby 13 grandchildren four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements by Drinkard and Howell will be announced later. Chow go Egg popular as pets throughout the world were raised as food by the ancient Chinese.
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Hartselle
Kirby
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P. K
Forest Orville
Floyd
Otto
Pearl Lowery
Irene
Eva Kirby
Lee
Roland
Monroe
Edison
Mollie Martin
Mattie Puckett
Drinkard and Howell
Rice Institute to Meet Tulane in 1938 Schedule
Rice Institute, 1937 Southwest Conference champions, will face Tulane University next year for the first time since 1921. The slate lists games against Oklahoma, Baylor, Texas A&M, Southern Methodist, Auburn, and other opponents with Houston as the home site on most dates.
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Tex. de
Rice Institute
Tulane University
Oklahoma
University of Texas At
Hank Greenberg Tops Runs Batted In In 1938 Season
Detroit slugger Hank Greenberg led the American League with 183 RBIs in 1938, just one shy of Lou Gehrig’s 1931 record, as the Yankees’ trio of Maggio Gehrig and Dickey followed with high RBI totals. The article notes Gehrig’s decline, Crosetti’s 105 strikeouts, and Cramer’s single inning RBI record while confirming the league-wide offensive surge.
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Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tiger
Hal Trosky
Cleveland
Greenberg
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Yankees
Joen Maggio
Bill Dick
Roger Cramer
Boston
Chicago White Sox
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Ray Bates
Philadelphia
Chick Gandil
al Simmons
Jimmy Foxx
Frankie Crosetti
Gehrig
Crosetti
Plowboys Tap Wisdom Neck Tie Pride In Unbeaten Run
STEPHENVILLE Tex Dec 16 Coach W J Wisdoms lucky red necktie has become a symbol of a 78 game unbeaten stretch. His Plowboys with three lettermen and four squadmen aim to maintain the best record in American basketball while moving toward senior college eligibility. Wisdom emphasizes offense and man to man defense as a quirky yet steady recipe for success.
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Stephenville
Tex
W. J. Wisdom
Wisdom
Tarleton
MBM Plays Twice On Friday Night
The Mooresville Belle Mina basketball teams will play two games on Friday at Piney Chapel against the Piney Chapel boys and girls squads. Public attendance is invited.
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Mooresville-Belle Mina
Piney Chapel
City Council Meeting Postponed Due to Kiwanis Club
The regular Decatur city council meeting scheduled for today is postponed to Friday night. The delay follows an agreement to avoid conflict with the Kiwanis Club tonight.
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Decatur City Council
Kiwanis Club
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