Crimson Tide Heads to Pasadena for New Year Rose Bowl
Alabama players prepare for the Rose Bowl against California in Pasadena. Jim Ryba declares they will not be beaten, and a 40 man squad travels on a 14 car special from Birmingham with about 200 fans. The team trains, scrimmages, and travels via stops through San Antonio and Tucson.
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Tuscaloosa
California
Jim Ryba
Ryba
Birmingham
New Orleans
San Antonio
Tex
Tucson
Ariz
Frank Thomas
Irving Berlin
Kahn
Alabama University Band
Crimson Tide
New York City
Ala
Alabama
Pasadena
Santa Clara
San Francisco
Bernie Dumas
Larry King
California Bears Prepare for Rose Bowl Against Alabama
Coach Leonard Allison states focus on blocking tackling and execution as Cal moves camp to California for Pasadena Rose Bowl prep. The team watched Alabama plays for defensive tactics and will review pass defense and offense strategies ahead of the January showdown.
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Cal
Alabama
Pasadena
Rose Bow
Leonard
Allison
Southern California
Bears
California
Peck Pam
Spring Social Notes at Lacey and Nearby Towns
Miss Martha Kay visited Miss Ruby Sanders of Wahomesa over the weekend. Miss Mary Emma Atkinson from Bristol Va will return home for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Alex Poe hosted friends Friday night with music and dancing. Wil Moore plans holiday visits to Fayetteville Tenn. Edna Mae and Susie Lipcomb held a birthday gathering for Flora Larance of Woodland with Jo Daisy Wilson Kay Lillian Dortha Newman Mary Rose Thornton Ethel and Mattie Tyler present. Romola Cherie Giers Scoopia Dunn and Lottie Ransom rode to Huntsville Sunday evening. Mrs Cynthia Kay recently ill is gradually improving. Vera Nell Vice of Pines visits Susie Lipscomb. W Edmondson of Falkville at Union Hill.
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Martha Kay
Ruby Sanders
Wa Hermosa
Mary Emma Atkinson
Bristol
Alex Poe
Wil Moore
Fayetteville
Tenn
Edna Mae
Susie Lipcomb
Flora Larance
Woodland
Jo Daisy Wilson Kay
Lillian Dortha Newman
Mary Rose Thornton
Ethel
Mattie Tyler
Flora Laranee
Hontree
Bob Oakes
Edgar Gamble
Odell Dean
Buford Stidger
Ralph Painter
Morrow
Pete Fields
Russell Kk
Romola Cherie Giers
Scoopia Dunn
Lottie Ransom
Huntsville
Cynthia Kay
Vera Nell Vice
Pines
Susie Lipscomb
Turf Affects Shots in Baseball Swing Theory
The article discusses how a pitcher's or hitter's swing depends on repetition and correctness. It argues that a fundamentally sound swing must be fed often to stay consistent. It notes the spring reset and the influence of repetition on different moves and outcomes.
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Gee Ag
Teenie
Xing Features, Inc
Carnera Refits Fortune Despite Legal Delays
New York reports ex heavyweight champ Primo Carnera is financially improved as $42,000 held in banks was released. After lawyers fees and back dues, his share drops to about $16,000, to be wired to Carnera. He remains in Budapest hospital awaiting return to Venice amid retirement from boxing.
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New York
Carnera
Louis Soresi
New Jersey
Soresi
da Preem
Budapest
Venice
Mack Still Loves the Game at 75 as A's Hint at Better Season
The veteran baseball figure known as the Old Gentleman, nearing his 56th season, says he would choose baseball again if starting over. Connie believes the Athletics will be better next year after a slump to seventh place.
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San Caeeerel Tae Sheipia Athletics
Mack
Cualenes
Connie
A's
Snead Wins Nassau Open Amid Tight Nassau Finish
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs Va wins the Nassau Open and takes top prize of 750 after a late surge. Victor Gherai of Deal N J finishes one stroke back for 550 while E J Harrison of Little Rock Ark posts a 64 for the best round. Other contenders include MacFarlane Old Oaks N Y Grout Hershey Pa Walsh Chicano Wee fifth and Shute PGA sixth.
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Miami
Pia
Dee
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
Nassau
Snead
Victor Gherai
Deal
N. J
E. J. Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Oslie MacFarlane
Old Oaks
N. Y
White Plains
Grout
Hershey
Frank Walsh
Markets to Close on Christmas Day in New York
Dec 21 report says all domestic markets will close for Christmas Day with some exchanges ending early on Friday for holiday parties. The New York Stock Exchange will stay open until 3 p m, though activity is typically light after noon.
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New York
Pro Gridring Game Trends Across 1937 Season
A review notes the 1937 season drew strong attention to professional football, led by Sammy Baugh and the Washington Redskins. It highlights rising gate receipts, six-man and 150-pound teams, fewer lateral passes, and a split view on college recruiting and professionalism.
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Croes
Aporta
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Five
East
Middle West
Notre Dame
Mehre Still Has Chance for USC Coach Position
A group of USC junior alumni in Washington DC asked for reconsideration of Harry Mehre as head coach. Mehre, who resigned at USC, met with a trustee committee and talks failed to resolve terms, leading to Don McAlister remaining head coach and two assistants released.
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Columbia, D. C
University of South Carolina
Harry Mehre
Mehre
University of Came Here
Don C. McAlwiater
Briez Chats About Sports
Sports column by Eddie Brietz covers coaching changes and college football chatter. Mentions Harry Mehre quitting Georgia and considering Mississippi, Alabama’s Sugar Bowl ticket questions, and Pac Coast coaches moving east. Also notes Lily of Highland and Cotton Bowl training in Texas with Whizzer White.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Harry Mehre
Georgia
Ed Walker
Mississippi
Sixto Escobar
Alabama
Lengthy 106 yard run sparks mixed high school grid chatter
In Troy New York Jimmy Nelson of Lansinburg High appeared close to a secret records mark with a 106 yard touchdown run before Ponéa City Oklahoma countered with a 108 yard gallop. Red Dawson Tulane coach tied to a wedding news while LSU opens Sugar Bowl as 2 to 1 favorite over Santa Clara. Governor Cone surprises with Katherine Wis swimmer promoted to colonel on his staff.
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Jimmy Nelson
Lansinburg High
Troy
N. Y
Moore
Ponéa City
Okla
Red Dawson
Tulane
New Orleans
Louisiana State
Santa Clara
Cone
Amy
Katherine Wis
Swimmereng
Santa Anita Handicap odds listed in Winter Book
Seabiscuit opens as 8 to 1 favorite for the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap in Jas. J. Carroll's winter book. War Admiral is 10 to 1, Heelfly 12 to 1, and Rosemont from last year listed at 15 to 1. Clay Calhoun described as a fiery Ante Bellum figure and noted as a strong ball player.
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Seabiscuit
Jas. J. Carroll
St. Louis
War Admiral
Heelfly
Rosemont
Clay Calhoun
Southern Statesman
Daily Crossword Puzzle Start Clue Update
Daily crossword puzzle begins with four letter across clue Number 1 a two letter word each entry ends with Se and checks against tomorrow's solution.
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Daily Cross
Budge Tops 1938 Sports Guesses to Lead List
The column ranks Donald Budge as the top likely sports star for 1938 with others like the Admiral and Rose Bowl winner California listed as bets. It flags Joe Louis as a not-so-sure, noting rival golfers, boxers, and players as possible challengers while cautioning readers not to bet heavily.
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Budge
Joe Louis
United States Lawn Tennis Tian
Miami Beach
Adres de Eens
Donald Budge
California
Seaiecutt
Tennis film to be shown
The United States Lawn Tennis Association plans a full length two hour film to popularize tennis across the nation. Already over 300 clubs have applied for the film, which will be shown on 16 millimeter projectors at $10 rental. The drive aims to inspire youth and improve the game while safeguarding Davis Cup supremacy.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Broadway
Ice Bowl Officials Worry Over Date and Ice Field
At King Island Alaska on December 21, the Ice Bowl timekeeper may need a sun shot sextant along with a watch to avoid shifting the game date. Two Eskimo teams, the King Island Polar Bears led by star fullback Pigiok, prepare for the arctic championship as ice may split in battle.
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King Island
Alaska
Ed Levin
King Island Polar Bears
Pigiok
Presiding Elder Lazenby to Visit Somerville Church
Dr. M B Lazenby presiding elder of the Decatur district will visit Somerville Methodist Church to preach at 11 o clock and conduct conference in the afternoon. The visit underscores district events and church leadership activity.
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Somerville
M. BE. Lazenby
Decatur
Somerville Methodist Church
Eee
Patrol adds vehicle to its equipment
One of three new automobiles for the ae pe pa patrol arrived and was placed in service. Van Gilbert said the two additional cars are expected about the first of the year.
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Ae Pe Pa Patrol
Imate Ty
Ve van Gilbert
White Wins Rhodes Scholarship and Olympic Caliber Hopes
White, a standout on the University of Colorado football team, earned a Rhodes scholarship amid talk of pro bids. He plans two years at Oxford to study law, with ambitions to become a lawyer after returning. His brother Sam is also at Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship. University president George Norlin praised him as a most deserving candidate as Fort Worth coach Bunny Oakes noted White’s clutch performances.
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White
Col- University
Rice
Dallas
Oxford
Whizzer
Sam
Rhodes
George Norlin
Boulder
Fort Worth
Bunny Oakes
Cotaco Club of Palkville Christmas Meeting Report
The Palkville Cotaco Culture Club held its Christmas meeting at Palkville High School with Miss Mary Jack Dobson as hostess. A tableaux titled The Toys Find Christmas was performed by first grade pupils including Toy Soktier Howard Clayton Doll Ruth Sams and others, with Ora Jean Lawrence as the Christmas Star.
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Palkville Cotaco Culture Club
Palkville High School
Mary Jack Dobson
Jeanne Drinkard
Toy Soktier
Howard Clayton
Doll
Ruth Sams
Barbara Ann Sams
Lottie Mae Teague
Ginger Bread Man
Exidie Summerford
Ora Jean Lawrence
John Coots
Sue
Bears Drill on Blocking Ahead of New Year Contests
California's Golden Bears work on blocking as Stub Allison emphasizes fundamentals before the Rose Bowl. Alabama prepares with a long scrimmage as Cotton Bowl hopefuls Colorado, Michigan State, and Auburn balance rest and drills.
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Pasadena
Calif
Golden Bears
California
Coast Paladins
Stub Allison
Pacific Coast
Christmas Holiday Visits Across Danville and Area
Reverend and Mrs Titins Aldridge and brother Lloyd spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carl Ratliffe and family. Miss Lois Rains of Priceville and Miss Aliee Rains of Austinville visit their Rains grandparents. Kathryn and Edith Livingston of Florence State Teachers College visit here with Thurman Sandlin and Pruitt Livingston families.
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Titins Aldridge
Lloyd
Carl Ratliffe
Lois Rains
Priceville
Aliee Rains
Austinville
R. S. Rains
Hoy
Sandlin
Kathryn
Kathleen
Edith Livingston
Florence State Teachers College
Thurman Sandlin
Christmas Seals Promote Health and Charity Appeal
The message urges readers to participate in the Christmas Seal campaign to support health programs and charitable work. It highlights community support and the festive activity linked to the fundraising effort.
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