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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

14

Riley PANTHERS and HUSKIES forward wall praised in Rose Bowl buzz

Joe Riley of Alabama, a hard working halfback, seeks a coaching job come May after an undefeated season and strong all around play. The Dothan native, praised by fans and Alabama cheerleader Martha Witt Burleson, is known for punting accuracy passing and sprint speed.

Martha Witt Burleson Tite Riley Panthers Huskies Tuscaloosa Als Ala Joseph Riley May University of Alabama Dothan Little Joe Dixie Howell Alabama Bama Joe Frank Thomas Riley Crimson Tide Joe Riley

Wolves Howl in Grid Camps

Football coaching moves appear limited in major conferences as 1937 approaches. Southern, Big Six, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain groups show shifts, while the Southeastern and Big Ten stay mostly steady. Ivy League confirms stability with Tuss McLaughery replaced at Brown, and Michigan reportedly courting Jimmy Phelan as Pacific Coast lines up for 1937 unchanged.

New York Wolf Howl Rocky Mountain Almade Iowa Michigan Tuss McLaughry Lst Brown Pacific Coast Jimmy Phelan Washington

Modern Educator 1 8 University president and conundrums

A fragmented list from a historical page presents clues to vocabulary and crossword style clues. Entries reference roles such as president, minister, and terms like Sanskrit lect and doorway rug, alongside various short definitions and cross references.

Jessen

Fight Looms in Firing Hunk Anderson at State

Raleigh Dec 24 The fight over dismissing Hunk Anderson as NC State football coach moved toward the General Assembly. Alumni group Friends of Hunk Anderson vows to push for reinstatement and to air the issue when the legislature convenes January 6. They seek resolutions on local university self government and to present them to the General Assembly.

Raleigh N. C Hunk Anderson N. C. State General Assembly Friends of Heartly Hunk) Anderson Anderson General Alumni Association State Athletic Council Dr. Graham

Rumor-Filled Coaching Shuffle Report for 1937

A speculative roundup lists expected coaching changes across leagues. Names include South-Hank Anderson at NC State, Bill Rafferty from VMI, Pooley Hubert at W&L, Amos Bolen quitting, Greasy Neale possible at Yale, Gus Tebbell at Virginia, Eddie Reed from Loyola of Louisiana, and major moves at Army, Iowa State, Kansas, Nebraska, Lafayette, Carnegie Tech, Montana, San Francisco, Portland, USC, and Texas.

Hank Anderson North Carolina State Bill Rafferty Pooley Hubert Tak Amos Bolen Greasy Neale Yale Gus Tebbell Virginia Loyola Louisiana Eddie Reed Big Six Army Biff Jones Oklahoma Tom Stidham George Veenker Iowa State Jimmy Yeager Kansas Ad Lindsey Nebraska Texas Vic Hanson Oviste Cok Ave E Bryan Lafayette Ernie Nevers Howard Harpster Carnegie Tech Far West Adolph Lewandowski Montana Spud Lewis San Francisco Gene Murphy Portland Howard Jones Southern California Southwest Jack Chevigny Longhorns Bible

Christmas notes and sports gossip from New York

A wreath lies on W L Stribling's grave sent by Max Schmel ing who recalls their days in friendship and a past Cleveland sparring night. Indiana basketball tallies 149 in three games while Princeton defeats Yale in chess 3 0. Hank Anderson and others receive holiday regards as winter sports chatter fills the column.

Eddie Brietz New York W. L. (Young Max Schmeling Max Cleveland Schmeling America Amny Ondra North Carolina Hank Anderson Princeton Yale Princetons Yales Indiana Jack Doyle Rabbit Maranville St. Louis

Louis Pastor bout negotiations stall over three year option

Promoters Jacobs and Johnston clash over terms for a Louis Pastor heavyweight bout as talks continue amid threats to bar Louis from New York rings. Conflicts include an option on Pastor and disputed athletic commission rulings. A January 29 date in Madison Square Garden is still under consideration.

New York Joe Louis Bob Pastor E* Braddock Max Louis Garden Broadway Boxing Boulevard Jacobs New York State State Athletic Commission Hippodrome Jack Curley Red Burman Washington Gunnar Barland Burman Pastor Buffalo Red Bank N. J

Yuletide Peace Sought Through Dean’s Help

Fragmentary line suggests request for holiday harmony with assistance from a Dean figure. No further context or names clearly identifiable.

Hanson Dean

Rose Bowl clash pits Pitt and Washington linemen in Pasadena

Roster notes from a New Year’s Day Rose Bowl preview highlight Pitt and Washington fronts. Pitt stars include Hoffman Daddio Daniels Matisi Adams and Dalle Tezze Glassford Lezustski while Washington counters with Peters Johnson Markov Bond Stercevich Slicinski Wiatrak.

Robert Myers Pasadena Pynes Pittsburgh Washington Jock Sutherland Pitt Fabian Hoffman Bill Daddio Hoffman Daddio Ohio State Nebraska Averell Daniels Tony Matisi Dante Dalle Tezze Bill Glassford Albin Lezouski Sutherland Henry Adams Adams Panthers Jimmy Phelan Frank Peters Dick Johnson Vic Markov Chuck Bond Markov Bond Phelan Max Sterce

Courage Not Rules Needed In Football Says Schommer

John J. Schommer, dean of Western Conference officials, argues courageous enforcement rather than rule changes is the key for football. He predicts debate on rules at the December 28 coaches meeting in New York and stresses officials must know pass interference calls and have courage, with basketball experience aiding judgment.

Chicago John J. Schommer Schommer University of Chicago Amos Alonzo Stagg Wally Steffen Walter Eckersall New York

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