Rose Bowl Traditions Drive Tide Toward Pasadena Showdown
Tuscaloosa reports growing Rose Bowl fervor as Alabama eyes a New Year's Day clash with California. Captain Leroy Monsky says eight-year Rose Bowl drought ends with victory, while Hayward Sanford and Tommy Kilgrow push for points.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Pasadena
Washington
Stanford
Washington State
California
Denny Field
Pacific Coast
Alabama
Pooley Hubert
Bill Buckler
Leroy Monsky
Sidney Lanier
Montgomery
Hayward Sanford
Crimsons
Sanford
Kilgrow
Frank Thomas
Golden Bears
Dixie Howell
Don Hutson
Bington
Foots Clem
Johnny Mack
Johnny
Joe Kilgrow
Crimson Tide
Notre
Decatur High Opens Season With Trio of Games
Decatur High basketball opened in Central gym with three games. The boys beat Moulton Heights Independents 31 to 22, while the girls lost 25 to 10 to Alabama Hosiery Mills. Alabama Hosiery Mills boys edged Dudley Powell 25 to 24 as Ford Brazelton led Red and Black with 10 points. a scorekeeper mixup briefly favored both Alabama Mills teams. The official tally remained 25 to 24.
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Decatur High
Basketeers
Central Gym
Moulton Heights Independents
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Dudley Powell
Huntsville
Ford Brazelton
Ruth Kimbrell
Alabama
Alabama Mills Boys
California Begins Practice for Bowl in Rose Parade City
California football players shift from final exams to Rose Bowl prep in Berkeley as the team resumes drills after a long PCC layoff. Alabama looms as New Year’s Day opponent with coaching and roster details tight.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Alabama
Alabama Players Recall Big Red Fight Noted Veterans
Cain and Earl Whitworth are named among the fighters for the Big Red, with past California battles recalled. The reference suggests many Alabama men may be unaware of their involvement while others will recognize the legacy.
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Cain
Earl Whitworth
Big Red
California
Alabama
Swing Down On the Ball to Hit Downward Spinning Drives
ALEX MORRISON argues the correct golf swing goes against common instinct. He says players should strike descending blows to lift and backspin the ball, using practice with the ball elevated on a tee or grass to train the feel and reduce topping fears.
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Alex Morrison
Ideedhate Watch
Giants Eye Mungo Sale
New York reports Giants president Horace Stoneham has made a final offer for Van Mungo of Brooklyn and fears Brooklyn may reject it. He notes Chicago has made a rival bid and argues the Cubs would pay for Demaree, leaving Brooklyn in a strong position to push the Giants in next season’s pennant race.
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New York
Giants
Horace Stoneham
van Lingle Mungo
Brooklyn
Stoneham
Brooklyns
Mungo
Chicago
van Linale
South Carolina
Cubs
Hank Leiber
Frank Demaree
Demaree
George Pipgras
New York-Penn Loop
Harry Thomas
Eagle Bend
Minn
Pirates
Africa
J. Curtis Sanford
Sanford
Elkins
W. Va
Marshall Goldberg
Marshall
Provine Heads SIAA Convention In Coral Gables
Dr J W Provine reelected as SIAA president with Atlanta chosen for the 1998 meeting. Officers Hinton Sturgeon Poster reelected. University of Tampa admitted after probation. Provine warns football risks if colleges treat it as business rather than sport.
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Coral Gables
Fia
J. W. Provine
Mississippi College
Atlanta
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Robert T. Hinton
Georgetown College of
Kentucky
H. E., Sturgeon
Presbyterian College
South Carolina
F. A. Poster
Tennessee Polytechnic Institute
Georgia
Proride
Alabama
Tennessee
University of Tampa
Provine
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments
Puzzle clues appear jumbled with partial phrases and misprints across numbers 1 to 30 and stray letters. The readable items include references to a Peevish medium a terma-46 and terms like Greek letter tranquility actions waters at sea fanatical and box sell dollars, among others.
Briez Chats About Sports
New York report surveys bids for Bernie Bierman and college levies. Minnesota board shakeup, Dodgers GM move, Pipgras umpiring line, Mungo trade rumors, Cubs bid rumors, and multiple pro and college sports notes across cities. Notre Dame USC trip funds and local fan clubs also highlighted.
George Washington's early generalship clarified in history
An historical note explains George Washington did not hold the rank of general in the United States Army. He served as lieutenant general and as commander in chief during the revolutionary period.
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George Washington
United States Army
Gophers upset tops 1930s Press sports poll and more
The seventh annual Press sports poll ranks Nebraska’s October upset over Minnesota as the season’s biggest shock, with eleven experts listing it first and giving 52 points. Tommy Farr vs Louis, Newark Little World Series comeback, and Giants pennant late swings receive top notes.
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My Parr
Betwe
Minnesota
Nebraska
Gophers
Northwestern
New York Giants
Yankees
Newark Bears
Columbus
Chile
Anita Lizana
United States
Forest Hills
Tommy Farr
Joe Louis
Newark
Schmeling Sees Louis Rematch in June Pushes for Better Form
Charles adds that Max Schmeling is near peak and ready for another title shot after defeating Paul Thomas, aiming to sharpen for Joe Louis in June. The writer notes Schmeling’s left and right power, strategic mind, and pride in pursuing a comeback to reclaim the heavyweight crown.
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Schmeling
Louis
Pride
Max
Chicago
Thomas
Joe Louis
Joe
Jack Dempsey
Philadelphia
Max Baer
Steve Hamas
Atlantic
Germany
Preacher Fullback Harold Fleming Leads Wichita Falls Cleats
Harold Fleming, 18, star of Wichita Falls high football, blends sermon and sport as he punts and passes for the Coyotes. He aims to lead them past North Side Fort Worth in the state semi final while preaching at Loy al Church of Christ. Fleming played hurt with a broken hand in the latest game and remains a key punter and passer.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Michigan
Harold Fleming
Wichita Falls High
Fleming
Loyal Church of Christ
Coyotes
North Side
Fort Worth
Double Bill Cage Games Tonight at Austinville High
Austinville Senior high hosts a boys and girls double header against Trinity at seven tonight in the school building. Fans are assured competitive play and excitement as the teams also travel Saturday night December 18 to Moulton Heights for away games.
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Austinville
Trinity
Moulton Heights
Budge Heads US Tennis Rankings No. 1
United States Lawn Tennis Association committee recommends J Don Budge No 1 and Bobby Riggs No 2 in men singles for the year ahead Budge retains top status after slam wins Riggs rises from four to two as Parker and Grant fall to three and four Alice Marble leads the women's rankings with Helen Hull Jacobs and Dorothy May Bundy in second and third respectively.
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New York
J. Donald Budge
Bobby Riggs
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Budge
Riggs
Miami Beach
Fla
Frankie Parker
Parker
Bitsy Grant
Atlanta
Alice Marble
Beverly Hills
Calif
Helen Hull Jacobs
Dorothy May Bundy
Waner Brothers to Play Deans in Exhibition Golf Match
In Sarasota on Sunday Paul and Lloyd Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates will pair with Paul and Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals for an 18 hole exhibition golf match. The event takes place at Fila with the Waners set to challenge the Deans in a notable cross team display.
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Sarasota
Fila
Deans
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
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