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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1934
Page
6
Louisiana State University rallied to beat Oregon 14 to 13 after trailing 13 to 0. Oregon opened strong with a 13 point lead before L. U. Rallies added a second period score and a late touchdown to seal the win.
Demand for Rose Bowl tickets remains strong as Alabama athletic officials order additional pasteboard tickets. An initial supply of 2 000 tickets has nearly sold out amid high interest from fans and supporters.
Seago, understudy of Abe Michal, again kicked a goal to give the home team its victory and lift the crowd.
Baton Rouge December 17 Capt Lawrence M Biff Jones reportedly resigned as LSU head football coach after a Saturday dispute with Senator Huey P Long but he said he has nothing to say and plans to leave town Athletic director T P Beard said he knew nothing of the resignation rumor The season ended with LSU edging Oregon 14 to 13 and Long’s dissatisfaction noted during bench duty leading to speculation Jones indicated he would announce if there was any statement to make
Pup Phillips former Georgia Tech star and longtime Decatur figure will be the head linesman in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Other officials include Bob Evans Milligan referee Cort Majors California umpire Moon Ducote Auburn field judge.
Reporter Jack Kofoed recounts Charley Massare arriving in the big city with 25 cents, training under Eddie Borden and Cantor, and debuting at St. Nicholas Rink with Mex Petz. Massare knocks out Petz and Al White before a fatal misread as he and Joe Louis clash, leaving Massare shaken but praised for toughness.
Bob Ed Morrow, the Tide guard, sustained a broken nose in Saturday scrimmage but is expected to start in the Rose Bowl classic on New Year’s Day. A special guard will be manufactured to protect the injury.
Joe Gustin, a former Decatur High standout, seeks victory in the Sugar Bowl clash between Tulane and Temple on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
Miss Mary Love is reported improving satisfactorily today at Benevolent Society Hospital where she recently underwent an operation.
Opening the basketball season Tuesday night, local coaches schedule a triple header in the local gym. The junior boys face Moulton Heights at 6:30, the senior girls meet Ardmore at 7:30, and the senior boys play Ardmore at 8:30. The Limestone County team is experienced, but locals fear the Red and Black varsity may rely on speed over power.
A record De catur crowd is expected Tuesday for the big Dillman versus Alexander bout. Promoters also schedule Bennie Bolt vs Eddie Baker as a second major match, with Bolt fresh off a win over Tuffy Meyers.
A holiday stage show titled Christmas Bells stages at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday night led by Mrs Albert Alexander. The cast includes eighty Lefayette street school students performing six vaudeville acts with songs and dances.
Readable historical note recalls Rose Bowl legends and key moments. Wallace Wade Knute Rockne Pop Warner Gloomy Gus Henderson Brick Muller Roy Riegels and the Four Horsemen loom large as Alabama Stanford prepare for New Year’s Day clash.
The negro branch of the Red Cross will help fifty unfortunate families in town as their Christmas contribution to ward relief. Plans for the work are well advanced.
Authorities approve a section of park property for a new playground. Red Cross members organize fundraising to cover the necessary equipment and setup costs.
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