Rose Bowl Odds Shift As California Faces Alabama
California fans grow wary as odds tighten toward even money for the Rose Bowl game against Alabama. Anticipation centers on possible Alabama pass threats like Pooley Hubert or Jimmy Moore, while California relies on its strong running and a sturdier line led by Sam Chapman. Ticket brokers report prices dropping toward par ahead of the 90,000 crowd.
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Calif
California
Golden Bear
Pacific Coast
Arca
Stub Allison
Ele
Pooley Hubert Or
Jimmy Moore
Dixie Howell
Bears
Bama
Joe Kugrow
Herb Moseley
Sam Chapman
Dave Anderson
Vic Bottari
Jacobs Plans Miami Battle
By Eddie Briet New York December 31 Mike Jacobs and his architect Lionel Levy fly to Miami to scout a potential February bout in the Orange Bowl. The dispatch mentions Lou Gehrig notoriety in Jefferson City Tennessee and notes optimism for Alabama versus California, West Virginia versus Texas Tech in bowls, and Sugar Bowl thoughts on Santa Clara and LSU. Michigan State is also noted in the sports commentary.
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Eddie Briet
New York
Mike Jacobs
Lionel Levy
Miami
Lou Gehrig
Jefferson City
Tenn
Lou
Knoxville Journal
Wired
Larrupin
New York Giants
Giants
Alabama
California
Greasy Neale
Washington and Jefferson
West Virginia
Texas Tech
Colorado
Rice
Rocky Mountain Conference
Santa Clara
Louisiana State
Michigan State
Alabama Football Alert Braces for Tough California Tests
An extra bulletin warns the Alabama football team to expect a stiff challenge from Messisss Bob Herwig and John Meek of California in practice. Coach Stub Allison had the players collide to build stamina but cut the drills after they grew overly rough. Joe Louis opens a Detroit restaurant as Joe Dimaggio plans to attend local college events and meet Freddy Steele and Preddy Apostoli at the Garden next week.
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Auburn
Messisss
Bob Herwig
John Meek
California
Stub Allison
Football death toll drops. no college deaths in 1937
New Orleans report shows 18 gridiron fatalities in 1937, with college deaths at zero for the first time since 1931. High school deaths totaled 13, most occurring in 16 to 18 year olds during interschool or club games, mainly in Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois.
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New Orleans
Floyd R. Eastwood
Purdue University
Eastwood
National Football Coaches
Pennsylvania
New York
Ilinois
Athletic Club
Helen Hicks Plans Amateur Comeback After Pro Career
New York December 31 The American golf star Helen Hicks who turned professional in 1934 and won the 1931 national title seeks reinstatement as an amateur before her grace period ends She told the Associated Press she may apply before June 1939 to compete again in tournaments She plans to play into her sixties and hopes to win the championship again and join Curtis Cup teams against England She will endure a three year parole before full amateur status is restored and says she has no regrets about turning pro
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New York
Helen Hicks
Hewlett, L. I
John G. Jackson
Associated Press
Helen
Severlal
England
Bowl squads are all set for post season showdowns
Twelve college teams concluded workouts with final drills before the bowls. Alabama trainer Leroy Monsky returned from injury while Santa Clara star Everett Fisher faced possible absence. Rice and Colorado prepared in Dallas and Miami with injuries unclear for Ole Nelson. West Virginia and Texas Tech both showcased aerials as East West teams shifted to blocking and line work. Ed Franco and Elmore Hackney joined the starting lineup for the East.
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Associated Press
Alamaba
Leroy Monsky
Alabama
Pasadena
California
Golden Bears
Sugar Bowl
Santa Clara
Everett Fisher
Buck Shaw
Louisiana State
Bussey
Tiger
Rice
Dallas
Colorado
Jimmy Kitts
Owls
Bunny Oskes
Buffaloes
Ole Nelson
Michigan State
Charles Bach
Nelson
Johnny Pingel
Auburn
Mt~iami
West Virginia
Teas Tech
Ed Franco
Fordham
Elmore Hackney
Duke
Leonard Dotson Wins Hollywood Beach Open Playoff
Hollywood Florida December 31 Leonard Dotson a cocky golf pro from Springfield Missouri won the Hollywood Beach hotel open in a playoff over Hor ton Smith of Chicago. Dotson shot 71 to Smith 74 to claim the first prize of 750 dollars.
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Fla
Leonard Dodson
Springfield
Dodson
Horton Simith
Chicago
Smith
Harry Cooper Tops Golf Pros With Money Earned
HOLLYWOOD Florida December 31 Harry Cooper of Chicopee Massachusetts led American golf money winners in 1937 with 14138 dollars 69 cents. Henry Picard Hershey Pennsylvania was second with 10866 58 and Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs West Virginia close third at 10243 73. Ralph Guldahl Coral Gables Florida Horton Smith Chicago and Johnny Revolta Evanston Illinois also high earners. Other top names include Byron Nelson Jimmy Hines Gene Sarazen Jimmy Thomson Paul Runyan and Ed Dudley with substantial payouts.
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Hollywood
Fla
Harry Cooper
Chicopee
Mass
Henry Picard
Hershey
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Fred Corcoran
Ralph Guldahl
Coral Gables
Horton Smith
Chicago
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Byron Nelson
Reading
Jimmy Hines
New York
Gene Sarazen
Brookfield Center
Conn
Jimmy Thomson
Shawnee
Paul Runyan
White Plains
Ed Dudley
Philadelphia
Tech Favored For Sun Bowl In El Paso
Texas Tech arrives in El Paso as the slight favorite to cap a week of jubilee with a New Year’s Day Sun Bowl clash against West Virginia. WVU’s Mountaineers, led by passer Gene Barnett and three others, project a strong passing game. Miss Greer of Morgantown attends coronation as Sun Queen, after reviewing troops at Fort Bliss and joining El Paso events.
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EL Paso
Tex
Texas Tech
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Texas
Moan
Froge
Gene Barnett
Althou
Pete Cawthorn
Dutch Smith
Eer Eeit
Babe Curfman
Aiken
Miss Greer
West Virginia
Ohio River
Don Budde Wins Sullivan Award for 1937
New York reports Don Budde captured the Sullivan award with a landslide 1 398 to 704 over Don Lash of Indiana by a year marked with Davis Cup success and AP naming him top athlete. Katherine Rawls finished third as other contenders included Archie San Romani Adolph Kiefer Ralph Flanagan Bill Sefton Stewart Iglehart Hang Luisetti Ben Johnson and more.
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New York
J. Donald Budde
Santa Claus
America
Associated Press
Little Katherine Rawls
Florida
Archie San Romani
Kansas
Adolph Kiefer
Ralph Flanagan
Bill Sefton
Southern California
Stewart Iglehart
Hang Luisetti
Stanford
Columbia
Ben Johnson
Londos Defeats Burns in Chicago Grudge Match
In Chicago last night Jim Londos, 201, Greece, pinned Bobby Burns, 214, Oak Park, Til, at 43 41. In North Bergen Rebel Bob Russell, 215, Texas, pinned Abe Coleman, 205, New York, at 24 44, delivering another victory for the Grapple show.
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Jim Londos
Greece
Bobby Burns
Oak Park
Til
North Bergen
N. J
Bob Russel
Texas
Abe Coleman
New York
Many Parties and Prices Mark New Year Eve Plans
Reports from night club operators show prices ranging from two to five dollars for celebrations across the state. Wheeling venues offer bands and floor shows up to 4.40, Charleston cabaret events with a name band expected for near capacity at 5.00. Colonel C C Hallman warns troopers will patrol roadhouses to prevent drunk driving and protect lives.
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Charleston
C. Challman
State Police
Graf ton star Idoni injures ankle in practice
Graf ton High School forward Joe Idoni suffered a severe ankle sprain at last night’s workout and faces at least a two week absence. Coach Ron McKinney continues drills ahead of Tuesday’s road game against East Fairmont High Yellowjackets in Fairmont.
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Joe Idoni
Ron McKinney
Grafton High
Parking ban back in force on Main Street
The police chief announced that despite the Christmas season, parking conditions remain poor and strict enforcement will return. One hour parking rules on the north side of Main Street will be enforced, with tickets issued and violators required to appear in the mayor's court.
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Couunuea
Main Street
Waugh
Americans Evacuated From Tsingtao Sea Port
Reports say 200 Americans remained in Tsingtao as Chinese forces checked Japanese advance near Chekiang south of Shanghai. The cruiser Marblehead and destroyer Pope stood by to evacuate them, following advice from American consular authorities not to join local vigilante groups.
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Tsingtao
Chekiang Province
Shanghai
Tsaoku
Tunglu
U. S
Marblehead
Pope
City bombardment devastates waterfront and inland facilities
The report notes about 240 civilians from Britain Germany and Russia were affected as destruction peaked in the final two days. Blasts and fires hit waterfront buildings and Japanese factories homes and shops as far as 20 miles inland.
Strange Case of Morgan and the Aaffe Voyage Tragedy
Investigators describe a mutinous voyage aboard the 58 foot schooner Aaffe with Morgan forcing rations and control after killing Faulding. Horne and Spernak attacked Morgan five days after departure, crushing his skull and tossing him overboard. Survivors turned back. a distress signal led to rescue by coast guard and the cutter Perseus.
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South Pacific
Aaffe
Morgan
Mexican
Horne
Spernak
Hanson
Navy
San Diego
Coast-Wuard
Perseus
Notice to heirs on sheriff sale redemption in Taylor WV
FRANK BENNETT, Clerk, issues notice to Richard Walker Et Al executors and Hyle Sandsberry purchaser. Real estate part Lot 51 and Lots 338-339 Graf ton East District sold for delinquent taxes December 14 1936. Deed will be made to Sandsberry after March 25 1938 unless redeemed. Redemption sum includes sheriff sale costs 1840 taxes 22.85 and service fees 20.00 plus interest. Public notice dated December 1937 with four weekly insertions.
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Hyle Sandsberry
Grafton East
Taylor County
Lnn
Frank Bennett
West Virginia
Young Gene Buffalo Knocked Out Reese in Atlantic City Bout
In Atlantic City New Jersey at age 182 Buffalo the 160 pound contender Reese from Philadelphia was technically knocked out in a boxing match. Buffalo improved to a win as the judges scored the bout after a sequence of exchanges.
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N. J
Young Gene Buffalo
Reese
Philadelphia
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