Louisiana State Favored In Sugar Bowl Clash
Louisiana State, undefeated, heads into the Sugar Bowl against Santa Clara as a 2 to 1 favorite with a 12 point spread. The Tigers and Broncos prepare for a soggy field at Tulane Stadium as Gaynell Tinsley and Nelio Don Falaschi lead their squads in the 1937 intersectional showdown.
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Gregory New
Broncos of Santa
Louisiana States
Tigers
Tulanés Stadium
Louisiana States Tigers
Dixie
Broncos
San Francisco
Baton Rounge
Louisiana State
Santa Clara
Broncs
Bay St. Louis
Baton Rouge
Gaynell Tinsley
Bernie Moore
Shaw
Weather Bureau
Texas Christian
Freddie Haas Wins New Orleans Open Golf Title
Freddie Haas Jr the Louisiana State standout won the New Orleans open golf tournament for the second year running despite rain delays. He posted a 224 over the par 72 after two earlier rounds, with Henry Thomas City Park pro second on 227 and Sammy Byrd third on 228. Dani Leslie L S A and Ernest Penfold followed.
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New Orleans
Freddie Haas
Louisiana State
Henry Thomas
City Park
Sammy Byrd
Cincinnati
Dani Leslie
Haas
Ernest Penfold
Senator Tams Freed in California Court
Sen Tams, 39, was released in a paroled court with a stern admonition about future liquor drinking. The judge, Chris Fox, urged decorum and warned he should hurry to comply, as the room filled with laughter on New Year’s Day.
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K Id
Calif
Sen Tams
Chris Fox
Tams
Hartselle Bridge Party Honors Mrs. Jack Crittenden
Mrs. T. and Mrs. Crittenden entertain at a Tuesday bridge party at a Hickory street home honoring Mrs. Jack Crittenden of New Orleans. Blue holiday decorations feature a silver Christmas tree. High score won by Mrs. Tom Crittenden. Dozens attend, including guests from New Orleans and Birmingham.
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Jack Crittenden
T. &. Crittenden
Bridge
Hickory Street
Mrs. Crittenden
New Orleans
Tom Crittenden
A. E. Jackson
Elliott Howell
G. B
Enjoyable bridge party hosted by Miss Frances Stewart
Miss Frances Stewart hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge party with members of the Tuesday Bridge Club and sixteen guests. Potted plants and Christmas decorations adorned the rooms for the convivial event. At the close of the games Mrs Ear Gook
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Frances Stewart
Mr Stone Hosts Dinner for Twelve Guests
Mr and Mrs J R Stone hosted twelve guests at their home Sunday night for dinner. The table was prettily appointed and a delicious meal was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Max Sobotka Mr and Mrs Frank Stone Mr and Mrs Thomas Stewart Mr and Mrs Bill Stone Mr sing Mars Gordon Francis and the OSL.
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Stone
J. R. Stone
Max Sobotka
Frank Stone
Thomas Stewart
Bill Stone
Sing Mars
Gordon Francis
The
OSL
Dinner Party Hosts Share Monoply Evening
Mr and Mrs Max Sobotka hosted a small family dinner on Monday evening then spent the night playing Monoply. Attending were Mr and Mrs H L Heflin of Danville Miss Grace Sobotka of Nashville Tenn Mr and Mrs Johnny Dobbs of Valley Head and the hosts.
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Max Sobotka
H. L. Heflin
Danville
Grace Sobotka
Nashville
Tenn
Johnny Dobbs
Valley~Head
Baptist Missionary Society Elects Officers for 1937
The Baptist Missionary Society elected officers for 1937 including President Mrs Harold Eddleman and various vice presidents and committee chairs. The report also notes a December 24 marriage of Miss Hazel Harvel to Richard Dean at the Hartselle Nazarene church and other local personal notices.
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Baptist Missionary Society
Baptist._Missionary society
Harold Eddleman
D. W. Burson
H. M. Broom
Fred Bailey
J.l.bailey
Frank Cooper
F. M. Speake
J. A
Dean Harvel
Hazel Harvel
Richard Dean
B. B. Barber
Hartselle Nazarene Church
Barber
Searcy Harvel
Birmingham
Jerry Dean
Hartselle
Close Rivalry Expected In Havana New Year Game
Villanova and Auburn meet on New Year in Havana to close Cuba's mid winter carnival. A crowd above 10 000 was anticipated with warm weather and a close contest forecast by coaches Maurice Smith and Jack Meagher. Game time is 2 30 p m local.
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Havana
Villanova
Auburn
Cuba
Maurice (Clipper) Smith
Jack Meagher
Smith
Sports Mirror notes historic Rose Bowl results tied to Stanford
A dated recap highlights past Rose Bowl outcomes with Stanford losses to SMU 7-0 after 1980s setbacks, a Columbia victory over Stanford, and USC beating Tulane 21-12 in Rose Bowl play.
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Stanford
Southern Methodist
al Barbadas
Columbia
Rose
Christmas Guests and Moves From East Main to Washington
At the home of Mr and Mrs J L Day on East Main street Elmer Freeman and Merle Freeman depart Saturday for Washington DC to serve as secretary to Congressman elect John Sparkman Mr and Mrs Albert Earl McClanahan return to Murfreesboro Tenn after Christmas with relatives Mr and Mrs R G Sherrill and son Robert leave for Lakeland Florida after a visit here and in Decatur Felix Self and daughter Betty Jean with Moye Grimes of Birmingham were holiday guests of Coy Summerfield?
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T. E. Critterden
George B. Jackson
New Orleans
J. BE. Alldredge
Blountsville
Osler Langley
Phenix -City
Carrie Hutchinson
Birmingham
Elmer Freeman
Washington, D. C
J.W. Henderson
Huntsville
J. L. Day
T. E B. Crittenden
Tom Crittenden
Elliory Howell
J. F. Stewart
Thomas Stewart
J. E. Stone
J. R. Stone
Bart Cook
A. R. Patterson
Falkville
J. Jennings
William Stewart
Emmett Bridges
W. B. Allen
L. C. Pattillo
A. D. Sample
Coy Summerford
J. P. Simpsony
Henry Sherrill
Wheeler
Gonerrill
Jine
W. P. Snuggs
Ike Parker
Son
Ozark
Ala
Kyle
Stover
Hunts
B. S. Stover
Arthur Wilder
J. D. Wilder
Louisville
Jack Crittenden
T. E. Crittenden
Dorothy Mason
Eleanor Mismer d
East Main Street
Merle Freeman
Washington
John Sparkman
Albert Earl McClanahan
Murfreesboro
Tenn
R. G Sherrill
Robert
Lakeland
Fila
Decatur
Felix Self
Betty Jean
Moye Grimes
Coy Summerform
Ace Passers Meet Today in Texas Classic
The Texas Christian and Wisconsin players headline the Texas Chevatlais post season classic. Baugh and Buivid stand out as top passers, with Baugh directing a Horned Frog offense and Buivid earning All America honors for his passing. Cloudy weather may affect the game as tentative starting lineups list several key backs and linemen.
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Dallas
Tex
Baugh
Lana
Buiid
Milwaukee Hilltoppers
Army
Aldrren
Enter Jenningsy
Ison
Gun Hansen
Hale
Art Guepe
Buivid
Ae Ttr
Sonnenberg
Roberts
Fifteen Thoroughbreds Face the Barrier at Fair Grounds
In New Orleans the New Year's handicap at Fair Grounds features fifteen distance thoroughbreds. Mrs. E. H. Bartlett's top-weighted entry at 116 pounds and Calumet Dick at 114 pounds draw bettors’ eyes, with Butsey Hernandez Woodlader and Biography also attracting attention on a likely soft track. The mile and a sixteenth race offers $2,000 in prize money.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
E. H. Bartlett
Calumet Dick
E. K. Bryson
Butsey Hernandez Woodlader
Coast and Mountain Coaches Stand Pat in 1936 Grid Rules
Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain coaches voted to keep existing 1936 grid rules. At the annual association meeting in Los Angeles Bill Anderson of Occidental College was elected president, with the theme Leave well enough alone.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coasts
Rocky Mountain
Coaches
Bill Anderson
Occidental College
College Scores From Recent Games Across Cities
In Los Angeles Ohio State 4 U C L A 39. Los Angeles Washington 31 USC 45. Superior Wisconsin St Thomas 23 Superior Teachers 33. Sioux City Morningside 46 Nebraska Wesleyan 28.
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Los Angeles
Ohio State
U. of Washington
U. of Southern California
Superior
Wis
St. Thomas
St. Paul
Sioux City
Morningside
Nebraska Wesleyan
Reuben G Gray starting gate hailed for horse speed
History and details of the Reuben G Gray starting gate six strand system used in many countries. Gray explains the walk up start reduces breaks and teaches riders the start. The design features four posts six rope strands and adjustable height with a top tape guiding post positions. The elder Gray credits the gate with revolutionizing starts in racing.
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Reuben G. Gray
America
Hialeah Park
England
France
India
Australia
New Zealand
China
Japan
Mesopotamia
Colombia
Gray
New South Wales
Hialeah
Tesate
East Named Favorite In Classic Charity East West Game
East and West teams from 32 colleges and 41 cities clash in a charity gridiron classic to aid Shriners Hospital. The East, coached by Kerr and Hanley, features nine all Americans. the West, led by Hollingberg and Lacey, touts several star players. A crowd of 40 000 was predicted with rain forecast.
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San Francisco
Shriners’ Hospital
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Western Forces
Orin Hollingberg
Washington State College
Percy Lacey
Denver University
Merle Wendt
Ohio State
Charles Hamrick
Stephen Reid
Carl Ray
Dartmouth
Nat Pierce
Fordham
Ed Widseth
Minnesota
Larry Kelley
Yale
Ken Sandbach
Princeton
Clarence Parker
Duke
John—Drake
Purdue
Bill Kurlish
Pennsylvania
West
Lester McDonald
Nebraska
Jerry Dennerlein
St. Mary’s
Marty Kordick
Bill Conright
Oklahoma
Paschal Scottino
Claude Callaway
Stanford
Leo Deutsch
St. Benedict's
Roger Dougherty
Ed Goddard
Lloyd Cardwell
Sam Francis
Bob Evans
Milliken
Why Not Let the Boll Weevil Stir It
A football fan in Atlanta suggests a composite bowl ensemble for today's games. He weaves Havana Rum Bowl Miami Orange Sugar Bowl and Pasadena rose, then avoids literal interpretation when asked to include Dallas Cotton Bowl.
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Atlanta
Havana
Miami
New Orleans
Pasadena
Dallas
County records name last marriage license buyers and divorce winner
County officials credit Dorothy Powell and Frank Picek as purchasers of License No. 43,775 the last marriage license for 1936 and announce Mrs. Ann Goodman Leggett as holder of the last divorce record.
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Chicago
Dorothy Powell
Frank Picek
Ann Goodman Leggett
Golf clubs limited for tournament players to 14
New York Jan 1 The United States Golf Association announced a 14 club limit for tournament golfers, effective Jan 1 1938. Johnny Fischer and George T Dunlap Jr argued for and against the restriction with Fischer favoring fewer clubs and Dunlap hoping to keep his 16 club set.
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New York
United States Golf Associaton
Nto Effert
Johnny Fischer
George T. Dunlap
Fischer
Dunlap
Dressed Stylishly for Skating in Bright Yellow Dress
An article notes a skating dress by Heim designed for freedom of movement with smart details and warm comfort. The dress features bright yellow diagonal lainage and is worn with brown corduroy velvet knee breeches matching the trim.
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Heim
Rose Bowl Preview Pittsburg and Washington Clash In Classic
Pasadena notes a New Year Bowl showdown as Pittsburgh Panthers meet Washington Huskies. Coaches praise readiness amid record crowd expectations of 87 196 in the stands with final workouts under clear skies. Projections highlight Logg versus a strong Pitt line as key matchups.
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Pasadena
Calif
Football Panthers
Pittsburgh
Huskies
Washington
Railbirds
Elmer” Logg
Pitt
Fastacre
Noth
Jock Sutherland
Ede
Stanford
Southern California
Panthers
Alabama
Navy
Duquesne
Fordham
Minnesota
Pitt Picks Hollywood Giants to Win Bowl
Hollywood stars and film kibitzers picked Pitt to beat Washington in the Rose Bowl, with Carole Lombard Frank Buck and Clark Gable voicing opinions. Nelson Eddy supported Pitt while Bing Crosby favored Washington and Chico Marx cited Notre Dame as a stronger team than Pitt. Gracie Allen noted a toss up between the Yanks and Bold Venture.
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PITT
Hollywood
Kibitzers
Giants
Pittsburgh
Washington
Carole Lombard
Frank Buck
Panthers
Huskies
Nelson Eddy
Philadelphia
Clark Gable
Chico Marx
Notre Dame
Gracie Allen
Yanks
Bold Venture
Bing Crosby
Spokane
Wash
Decorations Prizes Awarded in Athens Contest
The Horton Lewis home won first prize for Yuletide decorated home in Athens Alabama. N K Bitting Sr's residence placed second. Judges from Washington DC and Portchester NY praised local homes including George L. Sherrill and Spry Undertaking Company for lavish artistic effects.
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Athens
Ala
Horton Lewis
Progress Club of
Judge Bert Rogers Sets Record With 20 Marriages In Night
Probate Judge Bert Rogers father of Mary Pickford's fiance Buddy Rogers presided over 20 weddings before midnight, beating his prior single night record of 18 set exactly one year earlier.
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Clathe
Kas
Bert Rogers
Mary Pickford
Buddy Rogers
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Norman Finney
Robert McGee
Clarence Strange
Stanley Bassi
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Phil Dougherty
Marvin Stewart
Lionel Rogers
Wardell Leisk
Leo Artee
Paul Carroll
Nelle
Don Falaschi
Bill
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Guy Miller
Manuel Gomez
Arthur Morton
Charles Pavelko
Pat Coffee
Alvin Bell
Little Rock
Tom Louttit
Portlana
Repire
Sonja Henie
Tyroneers, Jr
Newark
Sedane
Elizabeth Burleson
Miss Stewart
Linksman
Sam Parks —Jr
Oakmont
Jean Davison
Europe
Ccs
Earle
Crowell
Swarthmore
Cleves
Georgia
Phillips
Georgia Tech
Harman
Eaves Sala
Mellus Gantt
Rogers Gilbert
Alazin
Rizzo Olivar
Burford
Scarborough
Hitchcock
Scateuaie
Ldoatee
Nye
Sports Mirror
Muth
Pat
William
Ferguson
Revmlos
Harry Grayson
EAST
Glassford
Pitttsburgh
Pos. Daddie
Adams
Michelosen
Markov
Sasha'aatgotelnete Starcevich
Rc Cacaneoey Wiatrak
Wale Torsc Wisncacc Kee da Slivinski
Ra Ora Ao Ene Bond
Hoffman
Peters
Cain
Bob Morris
Seattle
Russ Goodwin
Washington and Jefferson
George Varnell
H. R. Friesell
Goldberg Wees
Rae
la Rue
Rene
Haines
Patrick Wee
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