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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1936
Page
6
New hopefuls loom as Texas Southern Methodist and Stanford meet in the Rose Bowl in New Orleans for the 21st edition. Texan fans expect a breakout star from the Mustangs while Stanford eyes a third straight win. Both squads enter at peak form amid strong backers and high stakes.
In Santa Anita's reopening crowd of 45000, Top Row, owned and trained by A A Baroni, blasted a mile in 1 35 4 5 under 124 pounds to win the Christmas Stakes. The season marks a surge for the lingering elite names and a hopeful future for the track. Top Row’s performance builds on prior wins against Discovery and headlines the meeting with a strong staying capability and rising form.
In Pasadena on January 1 1935 Southern Methodist and Stanford coaches predicted victory. Thornhill denied tougher SMU pass sets while Bell guessed a 10 to 7 game with a field goal by Maurice Orr as key to winning for SMU.
The column reflects on past sports highlights: a Rose Bowl win by Alabama over Stanford, a 278 total by Johnny Revolta at the Miami open golf tourney, and a 24-0 Alabama Rose Bowl victory over Washington State. It notes the passing combination of Dixie Howell and Don Hutson and lists notable anniversaries from multiple years.
The 11th east west classic gathered 44 top college players in San Francisco to raise funds for crippled children at the Shriners hospital. An expected 60 000 crowd would witness the East as a 2 to 1 favorite against the West in a clash featuring Star backs and strong lines.
Northwestern and Notre Dame fought to a disputed 20 to 20 tie after a late scoring mix up in the New Year’s Day clash. Officials upheld the 20 to 19 Notre Dame tally, while writers and spectators saw 20 to 20 and debated Meyer’s foul shot count.
Freddie Miller of Cincinnati meets Rodolfo Casanova in Mexico City in a highly anticipated arena clash. Miller, stripped of his world featherweight title, seeks a crown return by beating Casanova who beat Baby Arizmendi. Crowds were expected to fill the bull ring, with advance sales around 180000 pesos.
A filled crossword puzzle list with across and down clues in a New Year theme. Entries include gods, animals, verbs, and objects such as January god, a shark, garb items, and various simple nouns, with numbered positions for each clue.
In Martin arena after a Christmas layoff the American Legion staged two preliminaries and a final. Cortez of El Paso defeated Dugan of Detroit in straight falls in 12:10 and 9:10. In the final Al Olsen of Boston and Joe Wheeler of Denver wrestled with Wheeler winning fall one in 12:30, fall two in 8:30, and Olsen taking fall three in 9:20 to claim the match.
Horton Smith seized the Pasadena Open crown at Pasadena California finishing four strokes ahead. He posted 69 in the final 18 and 279 overall after a 71 morning round. Harry Cooper tied for second with Harold McSpaden after both scored 282, splitting second and third place money. Eddie Loos finished with 284 for $350.
Ogden Utah January 1 AP Mayor Harman V Peery tours the city in a one horse open sleigh to lodge a protest against 22 cent gasoline versus Salt Lake City 20 cent top. He says the ride is good sport and avoids buying gasoline.
In Waukegan Illinois January 1 1936 Justice of the Peace Henry F. Wallenwein announced he would marry couples free of charge if the bride made the proposal in Leap year fashion. He noted 29 couples availed the offer in 1932 and now requires both partners to attest to the act.
Probate Judge A G Kennedy recounts a tale of a groom seeking a refund for an unused license. He refused cash return but offered to substitute the bride’s name on the license at no charge if the man brings a new fiancée. The man returned with a second woman and Kennedy issued the name change accordingly.
Just before New Year in Pasadena three players from the 1935 All America team will receive certificates from Pop Warner and Christy Walsh. Grayson and Moscrip of Stanford and Weisel of SMU are honored, with Thomas presenting to Lester of Texas Christian in New Orleans Sugar Bowl.
The Sugar Bowl pits LSU against Texas Christian in a highly anticipated New Year’s Day showdown. Heavy rain dulls passing as stars Abe Mickal and Sam Baugh prepare to lead their teams in a muddy field, with both sides hoping for a decisive victory.
New York January 1 Lawson Little Jr. won the E Sullivan Memorial Trophy the annual athletic achievement award chosen by 600 sports leaders. He defeated Mrs Helen Wills Moody by a wide margin marking a second straight year with the honor. Moody made a notable comeback after years ago to win Wimbledon.
Old Man Winter brings sharp contrasts across the Carolinas. Salisbury records five below zero while Charlotte stays above freezing. Winston-Salem and Salisbury see three below, Asheville faces bitter mountain chill, and Wilmington reports a 22 degree minimum.
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