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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1937
Page
6
Alabama's Crimson Tide and California's Golden Bears, both undefeated, were selected for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. California confirmed the pick after Alabama's invitation and consideration of other hopefuls ended. Pittsburgh's athletic plans were also discussed as postseason play shifts.
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy arrives in Los Angeles with bride Mrs. McCoy No. 9, after 13 years since a manslaughter sentence. He says he has quit drinking for 13 years and plans to stay in the West, having been employed by Ford in Detroit and paroled for a leave to travel.
Research at the University of Minnesota by the department of athletics and the medical school will study why some athletes are faster, jump higher, or push farther. Dr Ancel Keys of the Mayo Foundation will conduct the survey focusing on bodily exchanges between blood and tissue during exercise and recovery and the health effects of strenuous activity.
Twelve San Jose State college football players traveled to Hawaii for a post season game without their pants. Assistant coach Bill Hubbard found the missing silken uniform breeches after 27 men departed for the December 4 game against the University of Hawaii.
New York dispatch reports William S Frick, head of the National League, expressing mixed feelings about Babe Ruth’s managerial prospects. Frick praises Ruth’s contributions to baseball but doubts a big moneyed star can be a reliable drawing card and notes Ruth’s readiness to manage only if salaries are realistic. He emphasizes managers’ value lies in ability, not crowd attraction, and cites past examples.
LAS ANGELES Amio Gen 130 Japan drew with Chu Mah 130 Mexico. SEATTLE Billy Buxton 125 Victoria BC knocked out Speedy Dado 128 Los Angeles. CORAL GABLES Be Cochrane 13644 Newark outpointed Totring solepal 134 ae.
National football ratings table shows wins losses and ties with percentages and points scored, sourced from King Features 1987. The brief lists opponents points and national rating metrics, formatted for syndication.
Jubilant University of Alabama students celebrated as the Crimson Tide was chosen to play California in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Athletic director Henry Crisp offered no trip details as Santa Clara and Louis Frank Thomas travel from Chicago after scouting Southern California for the Trojans game with Notre Dame. Alabama opens its 1938 season against Southern California.
Milwaukee reports stir over Joe Vosmik and Earl Averill trades. Dizzy Dean and Van Mungo buzz persist as Giants and Pirates pursue moves. Ducky Medwick and Burleigh Grimes linked to teams while Jock Sutherland signs with Pitt. Nashville pennant talk sparks controversy and managerial chatter lingers.
Milwaukee December 1 Charles Street new manager of the St. Louis Browns announced a sweeping plan to dispose of the team. He stated every member of the Browns would be sold or traded with Rollie Hemsley and Outcher Joe Vosmik among the first likely to go as he pledged to improve the club.
New York promoter Mike Jacobs says Tommy Farr has been signed to meet James J. Braddock, former world heavyweight champion, in Miami on February 26. Jacobs plans Tommy’s first bout at Madison Square Garden on January 21 and has not chosen Braddock’s New York opponent yet.
New York December report by Herbert Barker summarizes the 16th annual Press scoring compilation showing a defensive tilt in 1936 with teams averaging 107.19 points per season and 12.36 per game across 1,814 games, while the Southwest and South lead in scoring despite overall declines. Arkansas State Teachers tops with 337 points, Marshall 297, Detroit 253, while Colorado and Rochester struggle with single-digit scoring. Defensively, Lafayette and Albright allow six, Villanova seven, Wake Forest 220.
In New Orleans on December 1, debates swirled over inviting Santa Clara and Lewis Bank State University for a Sugar Bowl return game. Critics argued fresh selections were warranted while others favored a rematch after Santa Clara’s 21 to 14 win last year, despite the Mid-Winter Sports association’s stance.
Gido Garibaldi of St. Louis defeated Rob Russell of Texas by one fall in New Haven. In New York Jesse James weighed 190 and pinned Steve Passas of Greece at Hollywood, California in 1 hour 19 seconds, with Sonnenters at 205 defeating another opponent two of three falls.
Milwaukee, December 17. Baseball moguls stall in hotel lobbies as minor deals trickle out and rumors swirl of a big sale. The New York Giants sold catcher Eddie Madeski to Louisville and outfielder Joe Dwyer to Little Rock while the Yankees moved George Stump to St Paul. Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland chase Harland Clift as St Louis Browns hold a trump card.
West Virginia fans note the team escaped major injuries as the Mountaineers enjoy a clinical season. Extra substitutes, lighter midweek contact, and seasoned trainer Art Smith receive praise for keeping players fresh and injury free.
United States Marshal A M Rowe reports seizure on November 20, 1937, of 128 crates each with 24 cans of Macco Brand June Peas from Musgroves Wholesale Grocery, Grafton Taylor County West Virginia. Cans allegedly misbranded under the Food and Drugs Act. Owners must file claim within 20 days after publication dated November 24, 1937.
Notice to all creditors and beneficiaries of the McDaniel estate in Taylor County West Virginia to present claims with vouchers to the Commissioner of Accounts at the Taylor County Bank in Grafton by June 6 1938 or be barred. Beneficiaries urged to attend to protect their interests. Dated December 1 1937.
Notice is hereby given that J Hal Welding Company Inc a New York corporation withdraws from the finite opposition for Gea cave at Witharkwat Hi Ri. Dates listed include Nov 17 Dec 1 and Dec 8. This terse public notice asserts corporate action in a matter of regional business contention.
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