Briez Chats About Sports and Coaching Gossip
NY sport column by Eddie Briez surveys coaching moves and editorials. mentions Dr John Bain Sutherland, Clark Shaughnessy at Stanford, Jess Neely at Rice, and Dixie Howell in Dixie headlines. notes Loyola New Orleans football raise, Goodey fight prep, and Connecticut Sports Writers dinner plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brietz
New York
John Bain Sutherland
Mike Jacobs
Billy Conn
Clark Shaughnessy
Stanford
Jess Neely
Rice
London Lion Has Wings Pictured. Other Fights and Notes
England releases The Lion Has Wings motion picture while Los Angeles Times critic doubts Russia will film The Bear Has Finns. Lee Savold dominates the ring as a strong puncher amid Yankee salary talks and regional boxing chatter. Des Moines editor Taylor weighs in on the bout scene and club politics. Emily Fuller visits the AP plant for photos as table tennis news highlights national amateur champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Blake
Atlanta Journal
England
Bill Henry
Los Angeles Times
Russia
Lee Savold
Conn
Sec. Taylor
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Joe McArthy
Yankee
Cleveland
Buffalo
Clayith
Jack
Bob Pasor
Red Burman
Detroit
Emily Fuller
Bethlehem
Umpire Harry Fanning Tops Coast League Favorability
Fans voted Umpire Harry Fanning the best in the Coast League despite limited official accolades. The public praise shows strong support for the veteran umpire amid quiet respect for his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fanning
Shaughnessy Playoffs Highlight Baseball and Football
In baseball it marks the Shaughnessy play offs while in football the Shaughnessy payoff headlines the season’s decisive rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaughnessy
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A mixed list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and brief hints for entries. Includes entries such as Pennant wainscot entrance frozen and other word clues across the grid.
Tipton refereeing earns praise as top ring arbiter
Veteran referee Jack Tipton officiates amateur bouts at the Civic Center and earns high praise for firm, fair rulings. He enforces rules as written, stops fights early to protect fighters, and commands awe and confidence from fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tipton
Civic Center
Decatur
Gly-Cas touted as real relief for Decatur resident aches
Local residents report Gly-Cas capsules dramatically improved chronic rheumatic pains and digestive issues after years of poor health. Mrs Phillips of 4222 Ward Ave says constipation and sleepless nights vanished, back and shoulder pain eased, and she regained strength and activity. Gly-Cas reps are at Loyd's Drug Store.
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Score
Decatur
Loyd’s Drug Store
Local Official Explains Capsule Remedy to Residents
Daily public meetings cover the remedy action as organizers promote capsule treatment. Price set at $1.00 per item with boxes at $5.00, offering advisories to attendees.
Close Scores Mark Close Decatur League Clash at Fort Stephen
Fans braved threatening weather to watch Decatur Basketball League action at Fort Stephen Armory. Alabama Hosiery edged the National Guard 31-34 with OCC No. 5401 losing to an independent Upstate Chevrolet squad, keeping Hosierymen in third while Guard dip to cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stephen
Decatur Armory
Alabama
National Guard
OCC .No
Chevrolet
Hosierymen
Engineers
Goodyear
CCC No
Russell Sims
Eddie Black
Buck Robinson
Charlie Collier
Terry
Decatur
Armory
Athens CCC Boys
Goodyear Basketeers
CCC
Hartselle CCC
Fort Stephen Decatur
Pos
G. F. To
Wake Rise
Ss Ae
Anderson
Stanford
GO Cottrell
Bea R- Smith
Bea
Semendeas Aa Gee “McEhanon
Sud
Gibson
FINE BATTLES STAGED HERE AT CIVIC CENTER
Muscle Shoals Athletic Club from Florence faced Morgan County elimination bouts with Decatur Boys Club. Seven Florence versus Decatur team bouts produced four Florence and three Decatur wins, plus four tournament fights. Notable results included Spann over Shirley, Holland over Sherman, Gooch over Hazel, Ashley KO over Shirley, and Clayton setting a short KO record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals Athletic Club
Florence
Morgan County
Civic Center
Florence Club
Decatur
J.W. Spann
Jewel Shirley
Shirley
Spann
Tater Holland
Jack Sherman
Sherman
Holland
Doug Gooch
Jess Hazel
Gooch
Hazel
Decatur Boy
Jess
Howard Ashley
George Shirley
Jack Tipton
Jay Cornelius
J .R. Plemons
Jay
Plemons
Dewey Clayton
Flint
Decatur Boys Club
Andrew Stevenson
Clayton
Eugene Worley
Harold Gooch
Worley
North Alabama
Florentine
Collins McCulloch
Grady Irwin
James Hazel
Wilson Campbell
Herschel NeSmith
NeSmith
Jack
White Sox poised for a strong season says Ruel
Harold Muddy Ruel, veteran coach for the Chicago White Sox, predicts the club will be right up there next season and possibly even finish ahead of the Yankees. He cites Julius Solters and Rip Radcliff trade as key moves and says Solters could be the missing piece in an improved outfield defense alongside Mike Kreevich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eran
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Ruel
Jimmy Dykes
Sox
Rip Radcliff
St. Louis Browns
Julius Solters
Mike Kreevich
Track and Field Do AllRight In 1940 Outlook
The Amateur Athletic Union notes a potential banner indoor and outdoor season despite 1940 Olympic doubts. Pan American events, Cuba’s early season meets, and Argentina’s Olympic invitations loom as US and international calendars evolve. Mile racing faces a reshuffle with Zamperini MacMitchell Beccali and others set to spice the oval season. two miles and half miles also promise intense competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Ferris
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
New York
Finland
Cuba
Argentina
Glenn Cunningham
Chuck Fenske
Archie San Romani
Louis Zamperini
Blaine Rideout
Leslie MacMitchell
Zam-Perini
California
MacMitchell
Edward Alloo Eliminated From Florida State Tennis Tourney
Edward Alloo of Berkeley Calif is out of the Florida State Tennis Tournament but his spirited effort against Bobby Riggs is the talk of the gallery. Riggs Wimbledon champion won 9-7 7-9 6-3 to reach the semi finals where he faces Henry Prusoff and Elwood Cooke meets Charles Hare of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Fla
Edward Alloo
Berkeley
Calif
Florida
Bobby Riggs
Riggs
California
Henry Prusoff
Seattle
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Charles Hare
England
Citadel Names John H. Rowland New Head Coach and A.D.
The Citadel athletic board elected John H. Rowland as head football coach and director of athletics, succeeding Tum Gressette. Rowland, a Vanderbilt graduate, has coached at Henderson College Ouachita and Oklahoma before moving to Syracuse and Cornell. He will assume duties February 1 on a one year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Citadel
John H. Rowland
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Rowland
Tatum ‘Gressette
Vanderbilt University
Dan McGugin
Henderson College
Arkadelphia
Ark
Ouachita
University of Oklahoma
Syracuse
Cage Results Across Colleges This Week
AP reports score results from multiple games including Vanderbilt 51 Auburn 45 and Indiana State 55 Valparaiso 39. Other winners include Rhode Island State 78 Maine 55 and Davidson 53 North Carolina State 41 with several close margins across the day.
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Associated Press
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Nevada
St. Mary’s
Calif
Indiana State
Valparaiso
West Texas State
Abilene Christian
Henderson State
Ark
Texarkana
North Carolina
Virginia Poly Institute
Davidson
Nort Carolina State
Rhode Island State
Maine
Omaha
Loyola
Chicago
Morehead
Centre
Muskingum
Heidelberg
Notable runners listed for 440 yard event lineup
The field for the 440 yard dash includes Curtis Giddings Woodruff Campbell Kane Beetham and a strong cohort led by John Quigley Wes Wallace Jim Herbert Erwin Miller Roy Coch rane Jack Salzman Harold Cagle and Donald Watts, all regarded as contenders.
Stanford names Clark Shaughnessy coach amid mixed alumni response
Stanford University announces Clark D. Shaughnessy, former Chicago coach, as head football mentor on a five year deal. Alumni praise the board’s choice while others lament not selecting known coaches Dad De Groot or Lawrence Shaw. Shaughnessy, 47, arrives after Chicago abolished football following a disastrous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Calif
Clark D. Shaughnessy
University of Chicago
Claude E
Thornhill
Stanford University
Stanford
Shaughnessy
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Chicago
Board of Athletic Control
Cutler
Rothbert
Eugene J. Kern
San Francisco Board of Trade
Dad de Groot
San Jose State
J. Derrol] Chace
America
de Groot
Lawrence Shaw
Santa Clara
Frank Howard Named Clemson Football Coach
Clemson S.C. January 12 1931 Frank Howard was promoted to head coach and athletic director succeeding Jess Neely who will move to Rice Institute. Howard age 30 from Barrow Bend Alabama played guard for Alabama and led the 1931 Rose Bowl winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson
S. C
Frank Howard
Jess Neely
Rice Institute
Howard
Neely
Alabama
Wallace Wade
Tigers
Barlow Bend
Ala
Alabam
Washington State
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Iron Man Dept
Goose Creek
Tex
Marlin Buckies
Six Foot
New Orleans
Dixie Howell
Ariz
Birmingham
Whitey Bimstein
Arturo Godoy
Joe Louis
Ford
Mal Stevens
Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance
New Haven
Ted Pio Rito
Santa Anita
Pennant
Stupor
Rabbit
Eke
Riors
Lee
Rip
Beige
King Features Syndicate, Inc
ISI
I36
Ethel Phillips
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
White Sox
West Palm Beach, Fia
Harold “Muddy”Ruel
Vet
Tulane
Loyola of
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Big Ten University
Le‘land Cutler
San Franciscan
L. R. Weinmann
Board of
Athletic Control
Harlow Rothbert
M. Lichtenstein
Bank Street
Upstate Chevrolet Company
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