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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1937

Page

6

Coaching Vacancies In Nation Remain Largely Unfilled

Coaching rumors swirl as nomes linked to Penn, Michigan, Georgia, Mississippi and Oregon. Harvey Harman resigns at Penn, Kipke open to offers, Mehre shown as Mississippi favorite, and Oregon vacancy attracts coast rumors amid forthcoming coaching changes.

Gus Dorais Detroit University Ray Morrison Vanderbilt University Michigan Post Harry Kipke Kipke Coaches Association New Orleans Detroit Harry J. Mehre University of University of Mississippi Georgia Gee Ellie Mig Pend Eee Ven Ithe Mehre Oregon Prince Callison Callison Paul Parker Mississippi State Ralph S. Sasse Curtis Parker Centenary Ben Enis Louisiana State Doody Noble Walker Dell Morgan Auburn Joel Hunt Webb Burke Mississippi Post Henry Frank Vanderbilt Southwestern John B Jock) Sutherland Pittsburgh Panther

Lesson for the average player on club control

ALEX MORRISON advises casual golfers to exercise with clubs regularly to gain better control. He suggests keeping an old shaft or discarded iron handy to maintain touch during off days, noting the current season limits outdoor play.

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Coach resigns as Badgers replace coach with Earle Smith

Mobile Alabama December 29 coach Edington resigns after a losing season and is replaced by Earle Smith former Alabama player who served as athletic director and assistant coach for Springhill Badgers this year.

Mobile Ala Andrew Edington Sprirng Hhill Badgers Earle Smith University of Alabama Smith Badgers

Julius Caesar Claims Knowledge of Legion's First Names

A historic note recalls Julius Caesar asserting he could identify the first name of every soldier in his legion. The claim highlights Caesar's reputed memory and authoritative leadership during campaigns.

Julius Caesar

Odds and happenings in bowl football and sports figures

New York dispatch outlines bowl game odds from Las Vegas style bookies across many matchups. Alabama, Rice, West Virginia, Santa Clara and Colorado are listed with margins and payouts. Lou Gehrig heads to Hollywood, Sammy Baugh seeks $25,000, and coach resignations trend as season opens.

New York James J Price Factory St. Louis Lifornia Alabama Crimson Tide Santa Clara Rice Colorado Dallas Whizzer White and Co Auburn West Virginia Michigan State Texas Tech San Francisco Lou Gehrig Hollywood Lou Jimmy Phelan Washington Harry Kipke Michigan Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins Sammy Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Harry Richards Pompoop Columbia D. C Wilmer Hines Beverly Hills Calif Ray Fabiani Philadelphia Jack Curley Brooklyn Santa Claus

Auburn Coaches Hopeful as Orange Bowl Looms

Auburn Alabama December 29. Coach Jack Meagher calls his 36 man squad ready for the Orange Bowl challenge against Michigan State on New Year’s Day in Miami. A stiff scrimmage ended rough work. Jimmie Fenton starred at right halfback with Speck Kelly in the running for left halfback. Billy Hitchcock and George Kenmore ready to relieve him. Meagher plans no more scrimmaging before Miami. Regulars in fine shape for the contest as Auburn plans to entrain for Miami Thursday afternoon.

Auburn Ala Jack Meagher Michigan State Miami Plainsmen Jimmie Fenton Speck Kelly Billy Hitchcock George Kenmore Meagher Michigan Arters Miami Anight Associated Press Pasadena Alabama Leroy Monsky Crimson Tide Richard C. Foster Bears Louisiana State Santa Clara Bernie Moore Tigers Broncos Rice Owls

Farmers Expected At Annual Meet In Huntsville

More than 1,000 farmers are expected to attend the Huntsville Production Credit Association annual stockholders meeting to be held in the Elks building in Huntsville in January. Thomas S. Eddins secretary treasurer announced the event. Directors listed include J. E. Hays W. M. Nance E. P. Garrett L. C. Thompson and W. T. Solley from Madison Limestone Morgan and Marshall counties.

Huntsville Production Credit Association Elks Huntsville Thomas S. Eddins J. E. Hays Madison County W. M. Nance E. P. Garrett Limestone County L. C. Thompson Morgan County W. T. Solley Marshall County

Posey Manufacturing Co Basketball Game Postponed

Aberdeen Washington learns no game today as Posey Manufacturing Co faces scheduling uncertainty. Local readers await rescheduled date and venue details for the planned basketball matchup.

Aberdeen Wash The Posey Manufacturing Co

Farr Faces Braddock Next Month in Garden Bout

Tommy Farr, who spent most of the $51,000 from his bout with Joe Louis, plans to box Jimmy Braddock in a ten round match on January 21 at Madison Square Garden. Farr, who kept some funds through promoting himself and later a paternity case, hopes Louis will beat Schmeling when they meet again.

New York Tommy Farr Joe Louis Farr Ted Broadribb Mister Farr Mountain Ash Wales Jimmy Braddock Madison Square Garden Braddock Old Jim Louis Sehmeling Tommas Cotta Farr Ia Schmeling

Dodgers Face Ownership Strife as 1938 Plans Loom

Brooklyn’s baseball turmoil deepens as internal feuds among Judge Steve McKeever heirs and Waning leadership threaten the Dodgers. With spring training set and Van Lingle Mungo in limbo, NL clubs fear a sale could reshape the franchise and the pennant race.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers National League Dodgers Yankees Brooklyn Mgr John Gorman van Lingle Mungo Burleigh Grimes Chicago Grimes Mungo Jimmy Walker Ebbetts Field Polo Grounds

Budge Delivers Dominant Exhibition Win Over Crawford

Don Budge American tennis champion redeemed himself before 12 000 fans in Sydney by defeating Jack Crawford 7 5 6 1 6 1. Budge’s overpowering service broke Crawford’s defense in the final two sets after an even start, easing crowd ire over his World War II era foes.

Sydney Australia Don Budge Jack Crawford Budge Crawford Germany Baron Gottfried von Cramm

Posey Plant Strike Feeds Postponed Gray's Harbor Match

The Posey outfit issued word a strike at their plant has put the team on a picket line delaying the Gray's Harbor independent teams game.

Gray's Harbor Posey

Rose Bowl Toss Up as California Faces Alabama

California and Alabama prepare for the Rose Bowl with experts split on the winner. Weights and lineups show California’s depth and Alabama’s speed and discipline, while coaches taper for the decisive clash in Pasadena.

Robert Myers Pasadena Calif California Alabama Golden Bears Crimson Tide Bears Dixie Eleven

Ole Miss Basketball Seeks Strong Season After 1928 Title

Mississipp i college basketball team eyes its best season since the 1928 Old Southern Conference championship. Coach George Bohler lists key players Irving Keller Bonnie Graham and George Clay with new hopefuls and a busy schedule including Vanderbilt Memphis State and LSU through January to February.

ITV Miss Vanderbilt Memphis Tenn Cagers Tom Leyden Buster Poole George Bohler Arkansas Ole Miss Bohler Irving Keller New Jersey Keller Bonnie Graham George Clay Cully Carlson Robert Kincade Bruiser Kinard Bill Williams Red Parker Jesse Ward Spider Favre Irving Henry Jimmie Cofer Parker Hall Kimbe Bradley Ole

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