No Games To Decide State Grid Title Across Alabama
The central board of the state high athletic association ruled no statewide football title game will be played due to twelve undefeated teams and a risk of eliminating others. Decatur celebrated a flawless 9–0 season with 252 points allowed and just three conceded as coaches Kerby and Alford praised the decision ending the season in Alabama.
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Central Board of the
State High Athletic Association
Ans
Tuscaloosa
Thomas Athletic Board
Alabama
Kerby and
Alford
Decatur
Invhich
Birmingham
Tennessee
Phillips seeks Decatur schedule game in Birmingham
Phillips Hi Birmingham seeks a 1928 football game with Decatur to be played October 27 in Birmingham. Coaches Alford and Kerby had not announced whether they would accept the game.
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Phillips Hi
Birmingham
Decatur
Phillips
Alford
Kerby
Yale Wants Tad To Come Back To Job
Yale has not considered a replacement for D Jones as head coach after his contract expired. Rumors link Ed Lead to the post, but Yale officials deny any decision and say the selection will follow established alumni guidance.
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Yale
Tad
New Haven
Conn
D. Jones
Yale Athletic Association
Ed Lead
Ed Leader
Jones
Board of Athletic Control
Eastern Eleven Has Many All-Americans
The Eastern all-star football team, assembled by Coach Andy Kerr, may feature a scintillating lineup for the charity game in San Francisco on December 26. Notable picks include Fishwick and Cole ends, Baer and Pauly guards, Randels and Douds tackles, Grigsby or Reitsch center, Connor and Lane at backfield, with multiple players from Yale Dartmouth Washington and Jefferson Nebraska and Illinois.
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New York
San Francisco
Andy Kerr
Washington & Jefferson
Fishwick
Yale
Cole
Dartmouth
Baer
Michigan
Pauly
Washington and Jefferson
Randels
Nebraska
Douds
Grigsby
Georgetown
Reitsch
Illinois
Connor
New York University
Lane
Caldwell
Presnell
Amos
Washington and
Jefferson
Reserve squad wins 4-0 in scrub clash
The second string Decatur squad defeated Riverside 4-0 as Moore blocked a Riverside punt for a touchdown and Pride added the extra point. Oldacre Morrow and Bailey fought hard for Riverside while Pride Moore Pringe and Speer starred for the Decatur reserves. Officials listed Hagerman West Conley and C. Conley.
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Decatur
Riverside Hj Lads
Moore
Riverside
Oval
Pride
Oldacre
Morrow
Bailey
Pringe
Speer
Prince Boswell
Moore Oldacre
Hildreth
Tillery
Wiggin
Nate Awe
Tapse Bronough
Lanier
Benny Morrow
Ore
Teena Ren Eabeenees
Asere Es Bailey
Major Leagues Set April 11 Opening Day
The 1928 major league baseball season will open April 11 and end September 30. Opening games include Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Chicago at Cincinnati, Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Cleveland at Chicago, St. Louis at Detroit, New York at Philadelphia, and Washington at Boston.
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Pittsburgh
National
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Trouble Forecast In Leper Murder Case
The U S Attorney General and Surgeon General face a confinement dilemma for Edward Payton a leper murderer. Payton was sentenced to ten years in an institution chosen by the attorney general with no suitable leper facility found. A private building at Carville Louisiana may be funded for his confinement.
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Washington
Sargent
Cummins
Edward Payton
Federal Reeprosarium
Carville
Congress
Rev Jones Fills Sheffield Pulpit
Rev E L Jores, pastor of Westside Presbyterian, resigns and will accept pastorate at Columbia Avenue Presbyterian in Sheffield. He plans to deliver his farewell sermon December 11 and then move to the Sheffield charge where extensive service awaits. Former Columbia Avenue pastor Rev Herman L Turner recently joined Henry M Edmonds’s Independent Presbyterian church staff.
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E. L. Jores
Westside Presbyterian Church
Columbia Avenue Presbyterian
Sheffield
Jones
Columbia Avenue
Ormerly
Herman L. Turner
Henry M. Edmonds
Independent Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Miss Lorena Allen in unchanged condition after burn injuries
Miss Lorena Allen remained in the same condition at the Benevolent hospital after her clothing caught fire from an open grate flame several days ago. bedside reports stated she shows no improvement or deterioration.
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Lorena Allen
Benevolent Hospital
YMCA night schools to meet with state education rep
The faculty and board of the YM CCA night schools will meet tonight with R R Schmitz representative of the state department of education. The meeting will be held at the Y M C A.
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YM. Cca
R. R.schmitz
State Department of Education
Ingram Returns to Birmingham After Hi-Y Talks
J C Ingram state boy's work secretary of the Y M C A delivered two addresses on Hi Y work and returned to Birmingham headquarters after the sessions in the city.
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Birmingham
J.C. Ingram
The
YMCA Manager J. E. Sherrod Transferred to Sheffield
J E Sherrod longtime YMCA manager at the local pany has been transferred to Sheffield the change taking effect immediately. He made many friends here who wish him continued success in his new field.
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J. E. Sherrod
Y. M. C. A. Pany
Sheffield
Mr. Sherrod
Harvey Improves After Illness, Report Says
George Harvey, long ill for several weeks, showed improvement today and his condition was more favorable according to reports from his bedside.
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Harvey
George Harvey
Christmas Stock Surges in Decatur Retail
Christmas stocks in Decatur stores are unusually heavy and retailers expect 1927 sales to be the largest ever. The survey of the retail district indicates shoppers will boost holiday business beyond prior records.
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Decatur
Malone Returns From Florence Trip
S. H. Malone district agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company based here came home last night after a brief business visit to Florence.
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S. H. Malone
The
Metropolitian Life Insurance Company
Florence
Christmas Shopping Starts Early Says Crane’s Clothes Shop
William Singleton of Crane's Clothes Shop says this Christmas season will see unusually heavy shopping with early starts and strong demand across items. The outlook points to brisk consumer activity and crowded stores during the holiday period.
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William Singleton
Crane’s Clothes Shop
Quiet Police Court Circles Reported in County
Police court circles were quiet with no sessions held at Johnston Street or Railroad Street city hall.
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Couny
Johnston Street
Railroad Street City Hall
Hog Killing Under Way At Wilder Place Farm
Weather has shifted as hog killing continues at Wilder Place, the Edmundson plantation near the city. About 20 hogs were killed by mid morning.
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Wilder Place
W. B. Edmundson
Spencer Garnett Attends Eastern Market in New York
Spencer Garnett is in New York to participate in the eastern markets. The trip centers on attending market events and meetings with exhibitors and buyers.
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Spencer Garnett
New York
Heavy Rain Fails to Halt Practice Before Weekend Showdown
Coaches Wade and McGugin kept teams on the field despite steady rain as they prepare for a weekend clash under anticipated air attack. A large Southern bowl crowd is expected to witness the battle, with NC State against Michigan Aggie, Georgia versus Georgia Tech, and Florida also on the slate.
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Wade
McGugin
Georgia
Farmer Taylor Reports Near Harvest Finish in Somerville Route 1
Y Taylor of Somerville route 1 says harvest near completion with favorable conditions in the district. He states crop prospects are good as work winds down today in the city on business.
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Eres
Y. Taylor
Somerville
McRee Promotes Health Program in County Schools
Dr H C McRee Morgan county health officer visited the northeast school area today to advance the department health program in local schools.
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H. C. McRee
Morgan County
Chiang Kai-Shek Marries Meilong Soong In Shanghai
General Chiang Kai-Shek and Meilong Soong wed in Shanghai as news confirms. Soong, a Wellesley graduate, becomes the spouse of the former Nationalist military leader.
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Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Meilong Soong
Wellesley
Georgia and Tech Have All Strength
In Atlanta and Athens both Georgia and Georgia Tech prepared for their upcoming clash with strong defenses and offenses. Georgia’s Bobby Hooks is back in practice while Thomason trains at Tech flats. Georgia beat Tech last year 14 to 13. Florida and Maryland also conditioned, while North Carolina State’s Jack McDowell prepared for his farewell at Raleigh against the Michigan Aggies.
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Atlanta
Athens
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Bobby Hooks
Thomason
Tech Flats
Florida
Maryland
North Caro State
Jack McDowell
Raleigh
Michigan Aggies
Decatur Sees More Industries in 928 Area
Local report notes expansion of industries in Decatur within the 928 region, highlighting new employers and potential job growth. Residents emphasize community involvement and shared responsibility to support economic development efforts.
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Decatur
All Americans From High School Path Debate
The article discusses how top players move from high school to college and the differing systems they must learn. It weighs the idea that high school players are advantageous but must adapt to college play styles and coaching.
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Grantland
Ordher
Princess Dec 9 Let The Home Oil Mill Gin
The note references a princess named BAB and a December 9 date tied to the Home Oil Mill Gin. Readable details are fragmentary, but imply an event or notice connected to a local business entity and a royal title.
Unclear advertisement claims for skin cure product
A disjointed old ad promotes a plant based remedy named 8.58.8. for eczema and skin ailments. Testimonial from Cleophas Sorte claims relief after six bottles. asserts the product is vegetable and built from medicinal plants.
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Enoug
Cleophas
Quincy
Seo
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Maxon Hunter Eddy
Middlebury
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Secker
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Decatur Daity
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George
Ando
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F. Lorillard Co
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