Tide Pitches Its Crimson Standard On Bowl Battlefront
In court only one case appeared on the police docket today. The charge was drunkenness.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
14
Brown joins Bama squad for Rose Bowl build up
Alabama’s Crimson Tide arrived in Pasadena ahead of the Rose Bowl facing California. Captain Leroy Monsky’s health is in question after a practice collision. Johnny Mack Brown travels with the party as coach Frank Thomas plans two-a-day workouts and more stiff scrimmages to sharpen pass defense before the big game.
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Robert Myers
Pasadena
Oni
Alabama
Los Angeles
Berkeley
Bears
Leonard
Stub) Allison
Leroy Monsky
Tide
Monsky
Lewis Bostick
San Antonio
Tex
Frank Thomas
Stanford
Thomas
Occidental College
Johnny Mack Brown
Washington
Tucson
Ariz
Allison
California
Sewanee May Gr ab Baugh
Sweetwater reporter says Sewanee Texas alumni want Sammy Baugh to lead athletics at Sewanee. Telegram from Galveston confirms interest. a hundred thousand dollar contract in view for Sammy Baugh.
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Sweetwater
Tex
Sewanee University
Texas
Samuel Adrian Baugh
Texas Christian University
Sewanee
Flingin
Sam
Galveston
Sammy Baugh
Four Sponsors Named for Tide Rose Bowl Team
Four of Alabama Crimson Tide’s senior lettermen chose sponsors for the Rose Bowl trip. Captain Leroy Monaky with Miss Annie Laura Swaim of Tuscaloosa, Alt Captain Joe Kilgrow with Betty Robinson of Clifton Forge Virginia, Jim Ryba with Jane Mandeville of Carrollton Georgia, and Johnny Roberts with Gladys Smith of Birmingham will accompany the squad, the report states.
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Crimson Tide
Pasadena
Alabama Crimeon Tide
California
Leroy Monaky
Annie Laura Swaim
Tuscaloosa
Joe Kilgrow
Betty Robinson
Clifton Forge
Jim Ryba
Jane Mandeville
Carrollton
Johnny Roberts
Gladys Smith
Birmingham
Carl Hinkle Wins Top Dixie Football Honor
Vanderbilt captain Carl Hinkle Jr named the Southeastern Conference coaches 1987 most valuable player. He earned 12 of 26 points with five first place votes and two second place votes, besting Florida’s Walter Mayberry by four points. Additional finalists included Joe Kilgrow, Jimmy Fenton, Bill Hartman, Ray Miller, and Frank Kinard. Hinkle featured in 13 games, including 60 minute showdowns versusSMU Tennessee Alabama LSU and Georgia Tech.
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Nashville
Tenn
Carl Columbus Hinkle
Vanderbilt
Nashville Banner
Hinkle
Florida
Walter Mayberry
Dixie Stars
Joe Kilgrow
Alabama
Jimmy Fenton
Auburn
Bill Hartman
Georgia
Ray Miller
Tulane
Frank Kinard
Ole Miss
Southern Methodist
Tennessee
Louisiana State
Georgia Tech
Walter Gilbert
Willie Geny Vanderbilt
Dixie Howell
Beattie Feathers
Sewanee considers football coach with Rose Bowl bonuses
The Telegram reported Sewanee offered a 10 year athletics contract with $1,000 annual raises if Vanderbilt is defeated and a 1941 Rose Bowl bonus. Baugh, shown the Telegram at his mother's home, said he had no official notice of being considered and that rumors of an offer circulated while he was with the Washington professional team.
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Sewanee
Vanderbilt
Baugh
Washington
Injuries Hit College Teams Ahead of Bowl Week
Several squads report key players sidelined or limited as bowls loom. California stars Willard Dolman and Henry Ge, Alabama guard Leroy Monsky, Santa Clara’s Bryce Brown, LSU’s Jabbo Stell, and West Virginia’s Sammy Pinion suffer injuries plus others from multiple programs. Coaches schedule practice and clinics while rosters taper for Pasadena and other games.
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Ieee Calfornia
Santa Clara
Virginia
Alabama
Louisiana
Sta State
Willard Dolman
Henry Ge
California
Allison
Pasadena
Tucson
Ariz
Leroy Monsky
Lew Bostick
Monsky
Bryce Brown
Buck Shaw
Louisiana State
Jabbo Stell
Larry King
Colorado
White
Fort Worth
Texas
Houston
Rice
Michigan State
Auburn
Johnny Pingel
Ace
Charlie Bachman
Spartans
West Virginia
el Paso
Sammy Pinion
Morgantown
Texas Tech
Mountaineers
Don Heap
Northwestern
Hugh Wolfe
San Francisco
Limestone county Leads State Cotton Production Ranking
Limestone county ranks high among cotton counties and reports 45,706 bales this year, up from 25,758 bales last year, highlighting strong growth in the local cotton industry.
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Limestone County
Visiting Missouri for Christmas Holidays
Mr and Mrs Loyd Strickland and daughter Etha Fay travel to Camalou Missouri to spend the Christmas holidays with their relatives Mr and Mrs J A Strick-
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Missouri
Loyd Strickland
Etha Fay
Camalou, Mo
J. A. Strick
Through Durchin eggs rise with New York City population
An unclear note suggests annual egg production linked to New York City population figures, but specific counts or entities are missing. Further readable details are needed to identify involved organizations or dates.
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As@Durchin
New York City
150 Pound Teams Sought in South Football Plan
Bishop William G. McDowell of Alabama proposes a Southeast Conference of 150 pound football teams inspired by eastern Jaycee squads. He cites football income at southern schools to support a six to eight team league. Georgia Tech’s Coach Alexander notes past 150 pound squads existed but faced opponents. many players join B squads.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southeastern Conference
Spontsor
William G. McDowell
Episcopal
Alabama
Bill, Alexander
Georgia Tech
Alexander
Briez Chats About Sports
Eddie Brieitz surveys pre Christmas sports chatter highlighting potential Michigan coach Harry Mehre, boxing plans for 1939 including Baer and Louis, upcoming All America picks, New England basketball growth, and minor league tour notes with a holiday farewell.
Pair of Champs Go Out in Front at Miami Open
In the 14th Miami open, Ralph Guldahl, U S Open champion, shot 67 to lead after round one. Stanley Horne, Canadian P G A champion, matched the score. Close behind with 68 were Sam Snead and Frank Champ, as the field moved into the second round of the $2,500 event in Miami, Florida.
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Miami
Fla
Ralph Guldahl
Stanley Horne
Ottawa
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Frank Champ
Terre Haute
Ind
Scores on board as 42 competitors shine in tight field
Backed by 41 others with scores of 72 or better, a dense field showed strong scoring in a close contest. The article highlights the high level of play and competitive range among participants.
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