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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1938

Page

6

Conference Leadership At Stake In Weekend Games

University of Pennsylvania weighs Lou Little for vacant coach post as Southeastern teams clash this week. Mississippi squads Ole Miss and Mississippi State seek early conference lead with multiple games, including Baton Rouge showdowns and a heavy schedule across Alabama Georgia and Tennessee.

University OF Pennsylvania Lou Little Associated Press Southeastern Georgia Tech E. C Vanderbilt Ole Miss Kentucky Detroit Notre Dame Michigan State Tulane Alabama Tennessee Mississippi State Mississippi North Carolina State Flordia Duke University of Mississippi Jackson Mich Meridian Miss Georgia Clemson Athens Tennessee Tech Nashville Sewanee Sewanee, Tenn South Bend Ind

New Star Archie San Romani Threatens World Record

Archie San Romani from Kansas, a miler with international renown, set an American citizen record for 3000 meters in the Knights of Columbus meet at the 13th Regiment Armory. He narrowly beat Don Lash in a fast finish. Lash clocked 8 27.5 with Joe McCluskey 8 30.8 and San Romani 8 27.4, sparking talk of Nurmi’s world 8 26.4 standard.

New York Glenn Cunningham Don Lash Archie San Romani Kansas Lash Knights of Columbus 13Th Regiment Armory Joe McCluskey New York A. C Julie Ray McCluskey Nurmi Peerless Paavo Madison Square Garden

Field Trials for Georgia Revived in Waynesboro

Southeastern dog fanciers arrived in Waynesboro Georgia for the opening of the revived Georgia field trials after eight years. Six braces were scheduled to run today with 31 entries. 20 are in the opening all age class. Homewood Kennels of Waynesboro is represented among the participants.

Waynesboro Southeastern Georgia Homewood Iorations Waynesboromewood Kennels

Balance and body action in golf swings

Alex Morrison argues balance governs all motion, linking body balance to arm and hand movement. He contends smooth swings require proper body action and balance, and that training the body to respond to hand movements is essential for golfers to improve.

Alex Morrison

College basketball results from a wide set of matchups

A compiled list shows numerous college basketball scores including Tulane 45 over Alabama 21 and Nebraska 38 over California 32. Other results include Dartmouth 43 over Harvard 42 and Notre Dame 45 over Pennsylvania 25, with many more games across teams such as Duke, Army, Johns Hopkins, Maryland, and North Carolina State.

Tulane Alabama Nebraska California Dartmouth Harvard Michigan State Kentucky Texas Texas Christian Missouri Colorado Pittsburgh Syracuse Notre Dame Pennsylvania Columbia Yale Northwestern Ohio State New York U Manhattan Michigan Illinois Navy Duke Army Johns Hopkins Maryland Cornell Princeton Iowa State Kansas State Purdue Chicago Minnesota Iowa Indiana Carnegie Tech West Virginia

Two Teams Share Lead In City Basketball Standings

After week one Moulton Heights and Goodyear top the league with 2 0 records while Alabama Hosiery and Riverside also sit at 0 2. Stanford Briscoe and Robinson lead scoring for Moulton Heights. Lindsey Sims pace Goodyear. Tonight Riverside meets Alabama Hosiery at 7 30 with momentum on the line and potential upsets loom as the cellar game unfolds.

Moulton Heights Goodyear Alabama Hosiery Riverside Stanford Briscoe Robinson Goodyear Boys Lindsey Russell Sims Riverside School Alabama Hosiely Alabama Jacobs Brazelton Cockrell Meadows Siaeeweee B. Cockrell Landers Revo Alivetoan Flynn Bolding G R J. Collier MH. Head Bietemeuniey Aksee Ree Black A. Saeschy Maner

Teen reporter from McKees Rocks flags home blaze as debut scoop

Sixteen year old Irving Broufman phoned in from McKees Rocks to announce a house fire as his first big scoop at the Pittsburgh paper. The city editor asked what was burning and the reporter proudly answered his own home.

Pittsburgh Irving Broufman McKees Rocks

Thomson Leads as Los Angeles Open Closes Final Round

Thomson from Shawnee-on-Delaware holds a three stroke edge over Jimmy Hines Lloyd Mangrum and John Revolta at the Los Angeles Open with a total 206 after Wilson Memorial course. Olin Dutra and Mortie Dutra chase at 215 and 209 while locals McCormick and Von Elm contend among leaders with 210 and 210.

Los Angeles Jimimyana Wilson Memorial Course Thomson Shawnee-on-the-Delaware Tue Jimmy Hines Camden City N. C Lloyd Mangrum Dayton Johnny Revolta Byanston Vic Ghezi Los Angeles Times Wilson Olin Dutra Olin Mortie Detroit Willie Goggin San Francisco Henry Picard Hershey Lawson Little Harry Cooper Chicopee Mass Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Horton Smith Chicago Emil Mashie Fitchburg George von Elm Bruce McCormick

Grant Battles For Davis Cup Singles Spot

Bitsy Grant defeats Booby Riggs in the Miami Biltmore tournament in five sets, earning the permanent Doherty trophy and asserting himself as a Davis Cup contender. Grant signs that he will likely vie with Budge for the singles position on the team.

Coral Gables Fla United States Bitsy Grant Atlanta Bitsy Booby Riggs Chicago Miami Biltmore Grant Col Henry L. Doherty Mr. Riggs Riggs Budge

Stymie Rule Is On Trial In Golf Community Debate

At the U S G A annual meeting in New York the stymie rule was modified for 1938 as a six inch distance to the cup trial measure. Prominent players led by Francis Ouimet disagreed, with many supporting abolition while others favored keeping the stymie. Reactions varied among amateurs and pros, with opinions split on the change and its impact on match play.

New York United States Golf Association Gofer Francis Ouimet John G.jackson Johnny Goodman Harry Cooper Oregon Ted Longworth Cooper Longworth

Parker and Grant set to clash in doubles title bid

Frankie Parker holds the No 3 national ranking as Grant weighs in on Riggs. The two face Gardnar Mulloy and George Toley of Miami University in a doubles semifinal or final, with rising chatter on who is the fightingest and strongest on court.

Parker Frankie Parker Grant Riggs Wilmer Hines Hollywood Cal Gardnar Mulloy George Toley University of Miami

Sonja Henie Tops Ice Show Fame in Chicago Run

Sonja Henie draws 140000 fans and grosses over 200000 in Chicago eight shows as she promotes a multi star ice tour. Her manager Hugo Quist, once a Ford factory tooler, also profits from the tour and Nurmi’s appearances.

Sonja Chicago Mr. Quist Nurmi Hugo Quist Hugo Ford Paavo Nurmi America Quist

Hunt Likely To Get Post At Georgia

Athens January 10 The University of Georgia athletic board will act late today to announce formally the appointment of a new football coach. Joe Hunt, LSU assistant for five years, is named by reliable sources to succeed Harry Mehre. Hunt, 31, played quarterback at Texas A and M and will bring Bars Whitworth as line coach. Lampe expected as basketball coach and football end coach.

Athens University of Georgia Athletic Board Joe Hunt Louisiana State Harry Mehre Hunt Texas A. & M Georgia J. B Bars Whitworth Alabama Elmer A. Lampe Lampe Carroll College Waukesha Wis

Wide World of 1930s Sports Scraps From Sid Feder

A collage of sports snips from Sid Feder notes Penn choosing candidates for coach and broader college and pro scenes. Mentions Lou Little, Texas Christian, Peoria dissents, baseball chatter on Chuck Klein and Paul Derringer, Hank Luisetti records, Al Espinosa, Mike Jacobs, Don Budge, and Larry McPhail taking Dodgers post.

Sid Feder Eddie Brietz New York U. of Pennsylvania Lou Little Quaker Grid Texas Christian Horned Frogs Phillies Chuck Klein Tis al Espinosa Mexico City Paul Waner Bill Benswanger Reds Paul Derringer Dodgers van Mungo Steele- Apostoli Mike Jacobs Frank Kovacs Don Budge

UC Bearcats Hire Hank Anderson as Assistant Coach

The University of Cincinnati named Hank Anderson as an assistant football coach after leaving the Buckeye Conference. Anderson, a Notre Dame guard in 1919 to 1921 and Rockne’s aide, has coached at St Louis University and NC State, with a recent stint on Michigan’s staff. Joe Meyer says no further changes are planned.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Today Heardy Hank” Anderson Buckeye Athletic Conference Charles Mileham University Ofchigan Notre Dame Mileham Bearcats Florida University of Tampa Anderson Knute Rockne St. Louis University Rockne North Carolina State University Southern School Harry Kipke Wolverines Joe Meyer

Longer Career For Jockeys Is Studied

Representatives from 21 states affiliated with the national association of state racing commissioners met in Coral Gables to discuss lengthening jockey careers. The group plans to review responses from a weight study questionnaire sent to owners trainers officials and reporters. Herbert Bayard Swope of New York heads the committee on weights.

Coral Gables Fra National Association of State Racing Commissioners Herbert Bayard Swope New York Racing Commission

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