Alabama Favored 13 Points Over USC in Rose Bowl
Pasadena dispatch notes growing doubt about Alabama’s depth and size to counter USC’sTrojan line. Coach Frank Thomas praises Gilmer’s passing while admitting the Tide’s wartime squad is young and lighter, averaging 184 pounds against USC’s 198.6. The piece cites Alabama starters Mancha and Wozniak among veterans, with USC featuring the older Bowman and Aguirre.
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Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Southern California
Grovame
Crimson
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Gilmer
Dixie Howell
USC
Trojan
Mancha
John Wozniak
John Green
Lee Flowers
Harold Self
Trojans
Jerry Bowman
John Aguirre
Crimson Tide
Harry Gilmer
Vaughn Mancha
University of Southern California
Morgan County Thanksgiving Visits Across Towns
Rev and Mrs Wheeler and family visit Ashville Alabama. Mrs Jimmie Adams and children from Decatur visit Mr and Mrs Robi Adams. Byron Vann and family of Parson Tennessee and Basil Vann with others visit John Vann and family over Christmas. Re v B F Turrentine visits daughter S R Long in Falkville. Aston Cobb of Birmingham visits relatives. Norman Oden US Army veteran visits. Brooks Lindler family visits Upshaw. Tom Keller of Etna visits Paul Lindler. Mrs Clara Chaffin and son visit relatives in Birmingham.
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Wheeler
Ashville
Ala
Jimmie Adams
Decatur
Robi. Adams
Byron Vann
Parson, Tenn
Carl Hough
Lacy Springs
Basil Vann
Rayborn Douglas
Birmingham
K. P. Morris
Eva
John Vann
B. F. Turrentine
S. R. Long
Falkville
Aston Cobb
Norman Oden
U. S. Army
Brooks Lindler
Paul
J. E. Lindler
Upshaw
Tom Keller
Etna
Paul Lindler
Clara Chaffin
Coaches Spar Over Sugar Bowl Odds at Gulf Coast
In New Orleans on December 28 Sugar Bowl coaches Jim Lookabaugh of Oklahoma A. M. and Jim Phelan of St. Mary s sparred over odds for the January 1 game. Lookabaugh mocked bookmakers two touchdown edge as unfounded while Phelan called the margin too small noting weather and strength as factors. Whitey in Biloxi quoted St. Mary s plus 12 or A. M. minus 14.
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New. Orleans
Jim Lookabaugh
Oklahoma A. & M
Jim Phelan
St. Mary’s
Lookabaugh
Biloxi
Miss
Cowboys
Phelan
Gulfport
Mississippi
St. Mary's
Georgia Bulldogs Arrive for New Year Oil Bowl Prep
Georgia Bulldogs coach Wallace Butts halted scrimmages in New Orleans after a tough session as Tulsa arrivals loomed. Butts warned the team could be beaten badly if Tulsa’s running game stings them, emphasizing the need tighter tacking and line play before facing Houston on New Year Day.
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Houston
Texas
University of Georgia Bulldogs
New Orleans
Wallace Butts
Tulsa
Butts
Georgia
Bulldogs
Henry Frnka
Hurricanes
Births Weddings and Visits in Cullman County
Carrice Rodgers has received an honorable discharge after three years in the U S Navy and is at home with his wife and daughter Judy. They announce the birth of a son Toney Earl at Cullman hospital. A wedding of Miss Hazel Owens to Earl Burden on December 20 is noted. Families and service members including Kermit Barnner, Harvey Guthery, Earl Martin, Louie Braswell, and others are mentioned with holiday visits and gatherings. Baby Linda Braswell is suffering from flu.
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U. S. Navy
Judy
Nounce
Toney Earl
Cullman Hospital
Hazel Owens
Earl Burden
Burden
Kermit Barnner
U. S. Army
J. C. Parks
Granny Simms
Upshaw
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Earl McCains
Earl Martin
Barnnet
Louie Braswell
Decatur
Dillie Braswell
Waters
Dorothy White
Lorena Braswell
Arthur Bryant
Preston
Slim Taylor
Fanny
Linda Braswell
Pedicure Cleaner Mix Described as Inexpensive
A simple home solution using one teaspoon peroxide and three drops ammonia cleans nails and serves as a disinfectant for pedicures. It notes effectiveness as a cheap cleansing option and sanitizer.
Lone Oklahoma star Fenimore tops 1945 college stats in bowls
Oklahoma A and M star Bob Fenimore led the nation in total offense and rushing for 1945, rolling 1641 rushing and passing yards on 203 plays in eight games and 1048 rushing net yards. Alabama’s Harry Gilmer and St Mary’s Herman Wedemeyer followed, with bowl selections set for the Sugar Rose and Orange Bowls. Reid Moseley of Georgia led pass receiving as the Oil Bowl in Houston showcased top lin up.
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Tex
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma A
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Homer Cooke Jr
Fenimore
Harry Gilmer
Alabama
Herman Wedemeyer
St. Mary's
Gilmer
Wedemeyer
Rudolph Mobley
Hardin-Simmons
Whizzer White
New Orleans
Sugar
Rose
Orange
Stan Koslowski
Holy Cross
Gene Wilson
Southern Methodist
Steve Contes
Michigan State
Moseley
Allen Dekdebrun
Cornell
Howard Maley
South Carolina, Wake Forest set for Gator Bowl clash
In Jacksonville on January 1 the Gamecocks face Wake Forest in the Gator Bowl. South Carolina leans on its aerial attack led by Dan Haralson and Bill Carr, while Wake Forest relies on its passing game but fears Carolina’s ground attack led by Rock Brinkley.
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South Carolina
Gamecocks
Demon Deacons
Deacons
Carolina
Dan Haralson
Bill Carr
John McMillan
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Carr
Ed McMillan
Dutch Brembs
Buddy Riggs
Budd Eades
Forests
Rock Brinkley
Stephens Tops Slugger Race In 1945 American League
Husky Nick Etten of the New York Yankees yielded his home run crown to Vern Stephens of St. Louis but won the RBI title with 111. Stephens hit 24 homers to lead the league. George Stirnweiss captured the batting title at .309 as Detroit’s Roy Cullenbine led in walks with 112. Cleveland’s Pat Seerey was the strikeout leader with 97. The Indians set four club records including fewest games played at 145 and no team assists in a game.
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Chicago
Nick Etten
New York Yankees
Vern Stephens
St. Louis
Stephens
Etten
Stéphens
Brownie
George
Snuffy) Stirnweiss
Cullenbine
Roy Cullenbine
Detroit
Cleveland
Pat Seerey
Rudy York
Frank Crosetti
New York
Tom McBride
Boston
Hayes
Frank Hayes
Cleveland-Philadelphia
Seerey
Cleveland Indians
Gamble Steps From Washington to Start Own Business
Ted R. Gamble, who sold a vast amount of government bonds in four years, leaves government service to return to private enterprise. The Portland, Oregon theater operator will begin his independent business on Monday after serving as assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury and later war finance director, earning a token dollar salary.
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Gamble
Washington
Dec
Ted R. Gamble
Treasury
Portland
Ore
Roundup of Baseball News and Obituary Notes
Manager Bill Daly cites a crop of white heavyweight prospects for farming help. The Association of College Baseball Coaches plans honorary memberships at its St. Louis meeting. Hugh Fullerton senior, famed sports writer, dies, prompting tributes on his impact. Miscellany covers Hialeah flamingoes, Ed Milkovich eyeing Carnegie Tech, Abbott and Costello mail joke, and mixups between Spencer Harris roles in Olean and Yakima.
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New York
Bill Daly
Freddie Schott
Lee Savold
Pat Comiskey
Dept. of Agriculture
Association of College Baseball Coaches
St. Louis
Pop
Hugh Fullerton
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Hughie
Polo Grounds
Louis Mann
Hialeah
Nippos
Ed Milkovich
Duquesne
Carnegie Tech
Will Rogers Field
Oklahoma City
L. H. Addington
Farmers face pressure as farming moves toward mechanization
In a December 23 1945 letter to the editor the Decatur Daily criticizes national plans for larger farms and fewer farmers. The author warns smallholders would lose independence, fear eviction, and oppose government price fixing, preferring fair prices under free trade.
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Decatur Daily
Derby AIrs richest ever as 1946 Run for the Roses set May 4
Louisville announces the 72nd Kentucky Derby will be held May 4 with a total value of 100000. Col. Matt J. Winn expects a 100000 crowd and notes 1946 nomination fees rise to 50 for mares and 1000 to start. Entries close February 15 and official nominations begin February 1.
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Matt J. Winn
Churchill Downs
Winn
Red Horse
Pameal
Whirlaway
Hoop Jr
Canal bill gains momentum in Alabama comments
Mobile Alabama December 28 Major obstacles to Tennessee Tombigbee development legislation are out of the way according to Rep Frank W Boykin He said speedy congressional approval is expected next year Army engineers recommend 116941000 cost for the project plans call for a 27 mile canal linking the Tennessee and Tombigbee rivers
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Ala
Frank W. Boykin
Dala
Boykin
Army
Trials to Begin for Four SS Officers in Bolzano Killing
Trials of four SS underlings charged with killing seven Allied officers at Bolzano, Italy, are set to start January 7 in Naples. Col. Herbert V. Scanlan of Dallas, Texas, will head the military commission.
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Livorno
Italy
Bolzano
Naples
Herbert V. Scanlan
Dallas
Tex
Bean Weevils Warning From Garden Storage
If dried beans from last summer show small round holes, bean weevils are at work. Place the affected beans in a slow oven to save them from further damage.
Farmer Seeks Just Price to End Poverty and Buy Machinery
H. H. Watson of Town Creek Alabama argues that government action ensuring fair prices for farm products will enable him to gain independence, purchase adequate machinery, and make small farming profitable instead of a source of poverty and grueling labor.
New York Sees Junior Tennis Title Contenders
In New York on December 28 Stuart Robinson of New York battles Ken Shimizu of Mount Hermon for a final junior indoor Championship quarter final berth. Robinson upset Leonard Steiner of Brooklyn 6 3 6 4 to reach the round, while Sidney Schwartz of Brooklyn swept Alex Hetzeck 7 5 6 2 6 3 to win the Eastern junior tilt. Richard Mouledons of New Orleans captured the Eastern boys crown with 6 2 6 3 over Gilbert Bagley of Chevy Chase. In boxing Freddie Schott of Akron and Paterson N J oppose Joe Baksi of Kulpmont Pa in a 10 round main bout as the 1945 season winds up at Madison Square Garden. Betting stands 5 6 take your pick.
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New York
Stuart Robinson
Ken Shimizu
Mount Hermon
Robinson
Leonard Steiner
Brooklyn
Sidney Schwartz
Alex Hetzeck
Detroit
Richard Mouledons
New Orleans
Gilbert Bagley
Chevy Chase
Freddie Schott
Akron
Paterson
N. J
Joe Baksi
Kulpmont
Madison Square Gate
Chicago Boxing New Year Show Sets Main Event
Chicago plans its first New Year’s Day matinee boxing show since 1934 at the Coliseum. Holman Williams will confront Bob Satterfield in a 10 round main event as Satterfield rides an 11 knockouts in 13 bouts streak.
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Chicago
Illinois
Holman Williams
Tony Zale
Bob Satterfield
Satterfield
Miami Faces Off In War Of Words Before Big Match
Dec 28. Psychological warfare mounts as Orange Bowl foes clash with coach DaGrosa denouncing Miami for cockiness. Hurricane mentor Jack Harding defends his team’s favored status while star Stan Koslowski recovers from flu and vows to play despite illness.
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Miami
John
Ox) Dagrosa
University of Miami
Jack Harding
Holy Cross
DaGrosa
Stan Koslowski
German Nazi Leader Kurt Meyer Sentenced to Death
Maj. Gen. Kurt Meyer, former S.S. regimental and divisional commander, was sentenced by a Canadian military court to death by shooting after being found guilty on three of five charges related to the deaths of 48 Canadian prisoners of war.
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Aurich
Germany
Kurt Meyer
S. S
Emergence of Whig and Tory as English party names
Around 1680 the labels Whig and Tory began to identify opposing political factions in England. The terms reflected evolving alignments over royal prerogative, religious settlement, and parliamentary power, shaping party identity in the early modern era.
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England
Coaches support growing post season bowls
Montgomery December 27 The nation’s top football coaches back more bowl games saying audience interest and competition rise with post season play. Only one director opposed expanding bowls and, while most favors, urged player consent and minimal impact on study.
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Montgomery
Associated Press
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