Pro Champs to Play Redskins in Washington Clash
The 1936 NFL champions Green Bay Packers travel to Washington D C on Sunday November 28 for a key showdown with the Redskins before the largest crowd in the city’s history. Led by quarterback Arnie Herber and end Don Hutson the Packers bring a high scoring aerial attack and a strong line to challenge the Redskins with Curly Lambeau as coach. Hutson and Herber form the league’s premier passing duo and recently connected for a 60 yard pass and 30 yard run against the Bears, helping the Packers to victory.
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Hutson
U. of Southern California
Ernie Smith
Clark Hinkle
Bob Monnett
Curly Lambeau
Herberto Hutson
U. of Alabama
Regis College
Denver
Colorado
Chicago Bears
Chicago
Bears
Gainer Wins Near Split Decision Over Fox in Pittsburgh
Gainer, a 170-pound New Haven boxer described as a Negro, defeated Tiger Jack Fox of Spokane in a 15-round decision. The bout featured quick left jabs and a cut over Fox's eye, drawing boos and a $9,000 gate. Freddy Wilson outpointed Dominic Ceccaralli in the eight-round semi-final.
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Pittsburgh
al Gainer
New Haven
Tiger Jack Fox
Spokane
Wash
Gainer
John Henry Lewis
Fox
Freddy Wilson
Dominic Ceccaralli
Rome
Italy
Wilson
Cecceralli
Bears Formally Named to West in Rose Bowl Bid
California's undefeated Golden Bears were named the West's Rose Bowl representative by PCC president Dr. Hugh C. Willett after a majority vote. Ken Priestly at Berkeley stayed mum on opponents as Alabama, Pitt and Fordham emerged as main contenders amid a busy post-season slate and regional games.
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Golden Bears
Hugh C. Willett
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Alabama
Pitt
Fordham
Dartmouth
Crimson Tide
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Loyola
Army
Navy
Notre Dame
Notre Dame-Southern California, Pennsylvania-Cornwell, Georgia Tech
Tulane
Louisiana State
Columbia
Stanford
Rice- Baylor
Denver-Coloardo
Gridiron Surprise Play in Georgetown Detroit Game
In a Georgetown versus Detroit contest a ball carrier withstood two tackles as a halfback seized the ball from a stationary carrier and sprinted 50 yards for a touchdown. The play occurred as officials hesitated to blow the whistle amid loose coverage by the defenders. By Lou Little Columbia.
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Lou Little
Columbia
Ranking Scribes To Cover Game
DURHAM Duke Pitt football game draws historic press corps with Grantland Rice leading writers from across the south and east. Clarence Buddington Kelland joins, along with Edwin A. Brietz of AP and Harry Grayson, promising extensive coverage of the clash.
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Clarence Buddington Kelland
Mr. Deeds
Edwin A. Brietz
Scoring Easier In Pro League
New York report notes higher NFL scoring this season across 104 games compared with 108 last season. Packers lead with 214 points in 10 games. Detroit and Washington follow. Green Bay tops rushing with 2984 yards. Giants hold defensive mark with 1471 yards allowed and 47 points. Washington and Green Bay tie for early passing leadership, both with 81 completions on 189 attempts. Cardinals second with 40 percent.
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Washington
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Notable Sports Editors to Attend Grid Game
The known sports editor of NEA Service Inc in Cleveland will visit the section to view a grid game. Also attending are T. T. Scott of Fiction House Publishing, Herb Graffis of Golfing, and numerous editors from North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland including Banjo Smith, John Montgomery, Scoop Latimer, Red Camp, Jimmy Jones, Cawthorn Bowen, John Oliver, and Bill Cox.
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Ohio
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Fiction House Publishing Co
Herb Graffis
North Carolina
Harvey Boyle
Pittsburgh Press
Jess Carver
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Banjo Smith
Columbia
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Roanoke, Va
Times
John Oliver
Richmond, Va
News Leader
Bill Cox
Norfolk, Va
Virginian Pilot
Old Professor Hears Varied Reports From Grid Coaches
A group of college football coaches share candid impressions after a season. California coach Stub Allison discusses Rose Bowl possibilities while rivals like Pitt and Penn State weigh Sugar Bowl options. Harvard and Yale figures praise opposing teams as the Professor contemplates winter.
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New York
N. Y
Sutherland
Papa Goldberg
Allison
California
Stanford
Tiny Thornhill
Pittsburgh
Pitt
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Louisiana
Fordhams
Villanovas
Lou Little
Columbia
Dartmouth
Alabama
Jock
Penn State
Duke
Jock Sutherland
Bob Higgins
Harvard
Dick Harlow
Montana
Devils Mustangs Clash Thursday On Oak Hill Grid
Mount Hope and Oak Hill prepare for the decisive Fayette County 1937 title game on the Oak Hill gridiron. Tickets are selling fast with a 25 percent advance discount. The match features the famed little brown jug ceremony with three princesses from each school and bands performing between halves despite weather.
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Mount Hope
Local Athletic Association
Fayette County
Fayette
Faye
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