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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1949

Page

6

Sanity Code Sparks Fire Over College Football Coaches

Harvey Harman of Rutgers, addressing the American Football Coaches Association, warns the Sanity Code may become another prohibition act. He says coaches distrust the code’s administration and call for more coach authority, criticizing faculty representatives and perceived overreach into football governance.

Russ Newland San Francisco American Football Coaches Association National Collegiate Athletic Association Harvey Harman Rutgers Mecouw C.de Harman de

Lullaby Ann Wins Trophy At Chattahoochee Field Trials

In EUFAULA Alabama on January 10 Lullaby Ann the black and white pointer bitch owned by George Collom of Laverne Alabama and handled by John Gates of Lewesburg Georgia won the major league open all age event. Tip Top Frank and Dr Sam's Marianna also placed in open standings with multiple owners and handlers named. The amateur all age title went to Dr Sam's Marianna with Accolades Ann second and Wyccott Ace Essign third. Knucklehead MacPherson won the Ed Miller Memorial amateur puppy stake with Wyccott Brownie and Peggy Pegasus also placing.

Eufaula Ala Chattahoochee Valley Lullaby Ann George Collom Laverne John Gates Lewesburg Tip Top Frank Hannesley Wallace, N.C Herman Smith Hatchechubbee Dr. Sam Jack Russell Columbus Bill Echols Chasseur Bebanon Kennels Union Springs Mack McGrady Piney Woodsman Dr. McCall Birmingham Ed Farrior Clyde's Mack Ches Harris Hayneville Sam’s Marianna Accolades Ann S. H. Dykes Columbus, Ga Wyccott Ace Essign Raymond Trammell

Scholarship Penalties for Athletes Stir Debate in Colleges

Coaches and presidents argue over how athletes gain scholarships. They claim non athletes only need decent grades, while athletes must exceed expectations and meet stricter standards. They question the system's fairness and propose alternatives like meal provisions during seasons.

Tileing Shaped Samarkand Walls Under Timurid Rule

Clay tile was extensively used on outer walls as Samarkand was rebuilt by Tamerlane and his successors in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Samarkand Tamerlane

Alabama Tops SEC Race After Week of Conference Games

Alabama surged to first place in the Southeastern Conference after a week that featured Tennessee in Nashville and Kentucky in Knoxville. The scene included Mississippi State and LSU in Baton Rouge and Tulane’s rise to sixth after beating Georgia Tech. Kentucky and Florida also shaped the standings with key wins and losses shaping the race.

Atlanta Nashville Knoxville Tennessee Vanderbilt Kentucky Mississippi State Baton Rouge Tigers Georgia Tech Tulane Tech Auburn Cleveland Ohio Bowling Green Florida Wildcats Alabama Southern College Gainesville Alabama Tech Auburn- Georgia Athens Miami New Orleans Issippi State Green Wave Georgia Bulldogs Mississippi Yellow Jacket Gators Pittsburgh Oxford Rebels Southwestern Auburn Tech

Nat Holman honored for 30 years of college coaching

In New York on January 16 the local basketball community plans a tribute night for Nat Holman celebrating three decades of college coaching. His influence is noted alongside Ned Irish’s promotions as pivotal to big time basketball locally. Holman’s College team then tours the West Coast while Clair Bee’s Long Island squad goes on an extended tour, promising tough lessons for both sides. Ted Hazlewood of North Carolina U did not return to Chapel Hill after the Sugar Bowl, remaining as a graduate student to finish his degree.

New York Nat Holman Nat Ned Irish Hotmans ~ ci Clair Bee Long Island Ted Hazlewood North Carolina Hape! Hill Ted

Tough contract talks with emerging players in new league

Ted explains signing six to eight new players, not star names, avoids major lawyers but remains a tough deal. Players worry about inflation and demand high money, requiring careful negotiation to set salaries.

Ted

Birdie Tebbetts on Red Sox under McCarthy

Birdie Tebbetts praises Joe McCarthy's leadership saying a team like theirs could not endure two seasons under him without winning. He notes McCarthy never criticizes after a loss and withholds advice until the team or a player improves.

Birdie Tebbetts Red Sox Joe McCarthy

One Good Attorney Deserves Another in Georgia Bid

After signing Georgia's Johnny Rauch from his ex Boston Yanks owner Ted Collins added that he plans further moves. The deal signals Collins intent to build a stronger roster around Rauch amid offseason changes and league interest.

Georgia Johnny Rauch Boston Yanks Ted Collins

Cleaning the Cuff and College All America Plans

Bull Lea and Citation offspring failed to produce a stakes winner last year. College baseball coaches consider forming an All America team and selling it to a magazine similar to practices by football and basketball coaches.

Bull Lea

Monday Matinee Hails Cliff Akerson as Tough Right-Hand Hitter

Bill Kelly of Los Angeles calls Cliff Akerson the hardest right hand hitter in twenty years. Akerson, who hit .329 for Kelly's Angels last season, will receive another Cubs trial this month.

Bill Kelly Los Angeles Cliff Akerson Cliff Kelly Angels Cubs

Conference Titles Falling in Rugged College Race

Early in the season, several major conferences show upheaval as last year’s champions stumble. Baylor ties Texas for 2-0 in the Southwest but trails overall, while Arizona struggles outside league play. St. Louis, Bradley, NC State, BYU, and others face stiff tests as the race narrows to a handful of contenders.

NEW_YORK Aor Baylor Texas Champrizona Oklahoma A. & M Missouri Valley St. Louis Aggies Bradley Billikens North Carolina State Brigham Young Giah Wyoming N. C. State Michigan Minnesota Illinois Purdue Ohio State Kansas State Jack Gardner Missouri Oklahoma Nebraska Washington California Southern California Washington State Cougars Southern Cal Columbia Dartmouth Kentucky Western Kentucky Hamline Akron Villanova Cincinnati Duquesne North Carolina Army Lawrence Tech Mississippi

Montgomery group heads to Pennsylvania products show

A 530 member delegation from Montgomery and nearby counties departed to attend the Pennsylvania products show in Harrisburg. The trip is sponsored by the state agriculture center board which will operate the new cow coliseum in Montgomery.

Montgomery Ala Pennsylvania Harrisburg State Agriculture Center Board

Tax renewal on education millage set for Jan 31 vote

A special election was called in Lowndes County for January 31 to renew a four mill property tax for education that expired September 30. School Superintendent Hulda Coleman said the ballot would extend the levy for another 20 years.

Hayneville Ala Lowndes County Hulda Coleman

Red Rolfe Eyes Dick Wakefield Pull Hitter Plan

Red Rolfe suggests turning Dick Wakefield into a pull hitter as he currently hits mainly to left center the longest part of Detroit field. Dud DeGroot once said he could only substitute centers and quarterbacks and likely favors unlimited substitutions now.

Red Rolfe Dick Wakefield Red Detroit Dud DeGroot Washington Redskins

College basketball results from AP roundup across many colleges

The Associated Press score sheet lists numerous games with results including Boston University 51 over Worcester Tech 47 Stevens Tech 46 over Rensselaer 36 Bates 53 over Trinity 36 Wesleyan 34 over Bowdoin 29 Pitt 63 over Allegheny 46 and many more matchups across the Northeast Midwest and South featuring schools such as Carnegie Tech Rutgers Williams St. Francis Brooklyn Colgate Penn State Yale Cornell Harvard Princeton Navy and more with scores ranging from tight finishes to decisive wins across a wide slate of programs.

Stevens Tech Renssélaer Bates Trinity Wesleyan Bowdoin Pitt Allegheny Kings (Pa Utica Northeastern Maine Amherst Coast Guard Academy Alfred Buffalo Univ Carnegie Tech Grove City Rutgers Williams Swarthmore Delaware Seton Hall Lafayette Lincoln New England College

Great Race In Tourney Lead Tied At Los Angeles Open

Four pros shared the lead at 214 in the Los Angeles open with $2600 top prize in reach. Leland Gibson fired a 67, the day’s best, to join Demaret Mangrum and Snead in a four way tie entering the final round at Riviera Country Club.

Los Angeles Lloyd.Mangrum Jimmy Demaret Leland Gibson Eric Monti Sam Snead E. J Dutch) Harrison Mangrum Demaret Gibson Kansas City Riviera Country Club Snead Vic Ghett

Reserve Letterman Helps Auburn Freshman Guard Shine

Bill Dawson a 6 1 guard from Ashland Kentucky is a freshman reserve turned valuable Auburn basketball asset this season. His steady play as an understudy boosts team depth and contributes to the late game effort.

Bill Dawson Ashland Auburn

Meridian Franchise Sparks Southeastern League Deadline

The Southeastern League faces a Meridian franchise stalemate as Meridian business leaders have seven days to secure funding or risk losing the team. Hattiesburg and Laurel both offer ready backing with the league planning post season play with Florida International and approving 17 player rosters after 30 days.

Meridian Miss Loop Charles Buckwalter Meridian Club Hattiesburg Laurel D. Holmes Greater Hattiesburg Sports Association Stuart X. Stephenson Southeastern

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