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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
6
New York writer predicts Alabama triumph by a narrow margin in the Rose Bowl. Notes mix sports buzz and pundit chatter on coaches, players, and upcoming Sugar Bowl ties as December events unfold.
Fans debate Rose Bowl ticket distribution on New Year’s Day with Dunkerney noting the game was not a tourist lure but part of the parade, while discussing how Pacific Coast Conference colleges handle ticket allocation.
Boxing writers vote Dusky Johnny Armstrong as top featherweight and best pound for pound, ranking Lou Ambers second in 1937. Armstrong’s 27 straight wins and 26 knockouts fuel a predicted summer title bout with Ambers, who has defended the crown against Canzoneri and Montanez.
Critics accused Robert H. Jackson assistant attorney general of monopolistic profiteering in a Washington event. The remarks drew widespread interpretation as policymakers weighed antitrust concerns and public reaction to the plan.
Weston W. Fletcher, 28, who drew offers of blood from thousands in the United States and Canada to combat streptococcus viridans infection, died today in Windsor Ontario. The long campaign underscored the medical urgency and public response across borders.
The piece reflects on the brutality of bare knuckle prize fights under London Prize Ring rules and compares them to modern glove boxing. It recalls Jake Kilrain, his 1889 title bout with John L. Sullivan in Richburg, Mississippi, and Kilrain’s later clashes with Corbett using five ounce gloves.
Two special trains carrying 412 Alabama Crimson Tide passengers to the Rose Bowl were halted in San Antonio Texas last night. Among passengers were Mrs Frank W Thomas Pitt Tyson Maner and Zipp Newman. Governor Bibb Graves was scheduled to travel with the party.
In Sydney Baron Gottfried Von Cramm of Germany defeated American singles champion Don Budge in an exhibition. John Bromwich of Australia defeated Heinrich Henkel of Germany 6 1 6 1 6 4 in the first of an Australia Germany international series. The piece notes Budge could not make the trip.
Ralph Flannagan led a record spree in a Sunday meet at the Miami Biltmore, claiming three national marks including 250, 220, and 200 yard events. Dororthy Forbes set a 50 yard backstroke best, while Peter Fick Adolph Keifer and Mike Sojka helped establish new medley relay records for both men and women.
Mrs. Vernon Gomez formerly June O'Dea denounces the divorce action filed by baseball star Lefty Gomez in Mexico. She says she planned to fight the suit and notes she left show business two years ago for him. She recalls his slow replies and insists she still cares for him.
In San Francisco on December 27 a UC medical record described a 61 year old woman who underwent removal of a non malignant ovarian tumor. Before surgery she shaved daily due to facial hair, had a deep hoarse voice and masculine shoulders. Four months after the operation her condition improved.
In New Orleans about 1 500 coaches and athletic directors arrive for the Sugar Bowl week. C E Tiny Thornhill of Stanford criticizes stagnation and backs a forward pass rule to aid college football. The NCAA opens its 32nd convention with dinners and sessions on financial aid tax and Olympic relations.
Alex Morrison recalls Jim McCann who runs the locker room at the Fresh Meadow club on Long Island with Montague and Babe Ruth nearby. McCann supports players from shoes to sweaters, offers advice on tricky shots, and serves as diplomat and confidant to pros and members alike.
Philadelphia Bulletin reports University of Pennsylvania head football coach Harvey J. Harman has resigned. An official announcement from President Thomas S. Gates was expected later today.
A woman described as married thirty years with no children shows altered facial contours body hair and a softer voice. The account highlights significant personal changes linked to long years of marriage and childlessness.
Margaret Early of Birmingham will serve as the Alabama football team mascot for the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl game against California. She is seventeen years old.
Twelve college squads prepared for New Year’s Day games across Pasadena to Miami. Alabama, California, Santa Clara, Colorado, Rice, Auburn and others resumed practice after brief breaks while injury updates and drill plans shaped the final weeks before the bowls. Michigan State and West Virginia also pressed on with drills and position work as they head toward their designated bowls.
Hollywood Fla December 27 sharp shooters vie for a $4 000 open tournament led by Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia who won the Miami Open and Nassau Open this week. Snead posted a 66 in practice while Stanely Horne Canadian P G A champion was close behind. Other stars include Ralph Guldahl Bobby Cruickshank Horton Smith Paul Runyan Denny Shute and Harold McSpaden as the final round approaches.
Pasadena December 27 Alabama and California prepared for a final Rose Bowl practice week. California, touted as the West’s strongest entry, faced Alabama’s Red Regiment in Pasadena with coaches assessing power, speed, and defensive records.
Forty one Spartans forego sightseeing to train for the Orange Bowl against Auburn Plainsmen. New practice through Friday with Auburn arriving Thursday and Michigan coach Charley Bachman noting his team’s condition. Charles Nelson has a knee cast and Frank Gaines has an injured hand.
Auburn's Orange Bowl Plainsmen return to Drake Field for final polishing before facing Michigan State Spartans. Coach Jack Meagher orders 36 players to report after a 10 day Christmas vacation with light drills today and scrimmage planned for Wednesday before departure.
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