Auburn Tigers Back At Work For Orange Bowl Tilt
Auburn's squad, in excellent condition with ace halfback Jimmy Fenton poised for a big game, resumed intensive prep for the Orange Bowl against Michigan State. Elsewhere, California's Golden Bears arrived in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl, Alabama held private practice, LSU did light defense, Rice planned a lighter day, Colorado began two more drills, and West Virginia continued offensive formations ahead of their bowls.
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Plainsmen
Michigan State
Jack Meagher
Jimmy Fenton
Spartans
Auburn
California
Golden Bears
Pasadena
Alabama
Bears
Bama
Frank Thomas
Leroy Monsky
Louisiana State
Santa Clara
Tigers
New Orleans
Jimmy Kitts
Rice
Kitts
Colorado
Bunny
Charlie Bachman
Igan State
Charlie Asher
Mountaineers
West Virginia
Quarterback and backfield choices debated for Pelham team
Writers note that oneh Smith and Marion Walker are seen as equal candidates for quarterback while Speck Kelly George Kenmore and Billy Hitch cock vie for starting left halfback. Pelham players Litz and Dutch Heath are considered possible fullback starters.
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Oneh Smith
Marion Walker
Speck Kelly
George Kenmore
Billy Hitchcock
Pelhams Litz
Dutch Heath
Blueprints Sighted for Gulf Wharf Construction Plan
Blueprints have arrived indicating a new wharf will be built at the riverfront in Decatur by the Company. The documents show cost and full improvement of shipping facilities are planned, though full receipt of the orders is not yet confirmed.
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Ees
Decatur
Cowboys Ball Could Clash With Big Apple
In Lamar Colorado square dances may compete with the big apple at the annual cowboy ball. Invitations have been sent to 1,000 old-time participants.
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Lamar
Colo
Dec
Alabama School Shock Site Venue Estimate
A terse note estimates the venue of Alabama's school shock sites at an unspecified location. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Alabama
Tal es in Tidbits Scribe Asks Kid 1938 for Special Favors
A nostalgic New Year plea urges giving favored return to sports figures from 1937. Connie Mack, Dizzy Dean, Bob Feller, Cliff Melton, Gabby Street, Frank Frisch, Sam Snead are named for brighter 1938 chances.
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Scribe
Kid
Mack
Feller
Dean
New York
Connie Mack
Connie
Dizzy
Old Man
Diz
Iowa
Bob Feller
Walter Johnson
Bob
Cliff Melton
Giants
Yanks
Gabby Street
Dame Fortune
Browns
Sarge Willo
Budge regrets lack of form after exhibition loss
Don Budge apologized to White City spectators in Sydney after a 6-1 6-3 defeat by Baron Von Cramm. He promised to make amends by playing Jack Crawford tomorrow, insisting he was not at his peak and blaming no one but himself. His remarks came amid criticism from officials and fans over the display.
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Sydney
Australia
Don Budge
Jack Crawford
Baron Gott- von Cramm
Bryan Fullett
New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association
Budge
Crawford
Satan
von Cramm
Germany
Henry Marsh
New South Wales
Puen
No Regrets Harlan Deputy Bowlin Recalls Broken Limbs
Deputy Sheriff Allen Bowlin recalls a series of accidents in 1937 including a broken right arm from a fall last January a broken right leg a few months later and a fall that left his left arm broken on a brick pavement.
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Harlan, Ky
Allen Bowlin
Barton Exits WPA. Reapplies for WRA Job
James A. Barton quit his WPA job last May and was later crossed off the list after a newspaper reported a death by his name. On November 3 he applied again for a WRA position and has spent 30 days trying to convince officials of his identity and claim.
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Oklahoma City
James A. Barton
WPA
Barton
WRA
Coaches to Rule on Changes at Sugar Bowl Week Meeting
The AFCA coaches rule committee opens a three day session chaired by Lou Little to discuss rule changes amid calls to keep the game low scoring and resist forward pass liberalization. The NCAA rules committee led by Major John Griffiths will meet in executive session to consider 1938 changes.
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Robert R. Neyland
Tennessee
Lou Little
Columbia University
AFCA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
John L. Griffiths
Chicago
Harry Kipke
Michigan
Coaches Association
Louisiana State
Santa Clara
Ascsttering
Rules National Collegiate Athletic Association Rules Committee
Relief column drives ahead at Teruel in counter-offensive
Miguel Aranda reported to have driven through government outposts northwest of Teruel with 6 000 men. The counter-action aims to push back enemy lines and secure progress amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Hendaye
Gag Par Gas Frontier
Dee
Miguel Aranda
Simecanne
Teruel
WPA and PWA Spend Over Eleven Million on Alabama Schools
The WPA and PWA have spent more than eleven million dollars on the erection and repair of school buildings in Alabama, reflecting federal support for education infrastructure.
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WPA
PWA
Alabama
Hank Luisetti Leads Stanford In Packed Garden Show
Hank Luisetti, a two time All America forward, headlines a Stanford display at the Garden where 18 000 fans packed the arena. He tops Stanford scorers in a 14 point win over City College and is slated to face Long Island University next.
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Coun
Hank
Stanford
City College
Long Island University
Luisetti
Jack Bunn
Kansas
Luiselli
Nat Holman
Bunn
Chuck Hyatt
Red’ de Bernard
Lukelti
San Francisco
West Coast
Hosiery Millers Return Games Against Trinity
The Alabama Hosiery Mill teams travel to Trinity for a pair of games led by Ruth Kimbrell for the girls and Coach Briscoe for the boys. Trinity’s squads are described as strong, with the league season set to begin soon, and the visitors aim to challenge the locals in both contests.
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Alabama Hosiery Mill
Trinity
Briscoe
Ruth Kimbrell
Trinity Lasses
Alabama Boys
Trinity Inds
Briez Chats About Sports From New York to Miami
The column jogs through boxing, golf and football odds with comments on Lefty, Nathan Mann vs Joe Louis, the P G A tourney bid by Miami, Sugar Bowl predictions with Young Bussey of L S U, and a note on Dick Metz. A Christmas card from Hooks ends the item with a curious query.
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New York
Lefty
Tae
California
Waldo
Tex
Travis Jackson
Jersey City
Nathan Mann
Joe Louis
al Schacht
Are You Normal Putts and the Sweet Spot
The article explains that putts misstrike due to hitting the toe or outer edge of the clubface. It advises striking the ball with the center of the clubface between the center and the shaft for consistency. It notes danger signs and practical tips for better putting.
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King Features, Inc
Gomes to Seek Divorce Soon from Den
Vernon Gomes of the New York Yankees says he will file for divorce from Den, a former actress, in court. He indicated they had been estranged since last April and declined to discuss other details.
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Hollywood
Warning Issued On Foglight Use By Motorists
The state highway patrol issued a warning about spotlights and fog lights. Law limits require lights within 24 inches of pavement and beams not left of center or beyond 100 feet. Captain Van Gilbert said complaints about glare exist and offenders will face cases.
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State Highway Patrol
van Gilbert
Gilbert
Polish-Speaking Dog Stirs Chicago Police Probe
Chicago December 28. Police officer Ray Reich asked friends to speak a bit of Polish to a dog involved in a case. The item notes community curiosity around the unusual detail as investigators pursue leads.
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Chicago
Ray Reich
Tide Players Visit Studio
Alabama football team tours a Hollywood studio and meets stars before returning to Pasadena for Rose Bowl prep. The piece notes Alabama and California's second quarter scoring patterns and recalls Dixie Howell's 22 points in 15 minutes during a recent Rose Bowl visit.
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Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Hollywood
California
Leroy Monsky
Crimson Tide
Margaret Early
Birmingham
Pat O'Brien
Bette Davis
Dick Powell
Olivia de Haviland
Rosemary
Priscilla Lane
Golden Bear
Stub Allison
Sam Chapman
Vic Bottari
Bob Herwig
Perry Schwartz
Berkeley Brigade
Bears
Washington
Vanderbilt
Georgia Tech
Tulane
Tide
Dixie Howell
Enright to Coach South Carolina After Georgia Exit
Rex Enright announced he will resign as Georgia coach to become head coach at the University of South Carolina. His Georgia contract takes effect January 3, and McCallister remains as backfield coach with his contract extended earlier. The junior alumni group criticized McCallister’s continuation amid the decision.
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Columbia
8. C
Rex Enright
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina
Enright
Right
McCallister
MacCallister
Junior Alumni Association of the University
McCallieter
Burglar Gang Breaks Into County Garage in Indiana
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 28 burglars broke into the county highway department garage causing a disruption as they attempted to collect valuables. Local authorities investigated the incident and searched for clues.
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Shelbyville
Ind
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