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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1934

Page

8

All America Eleven Dominated by Minnesota Alabama Stanford

Minnesota captain Lund leads the two time all-America choices with Larson as the standout end. Alabama’s Howell and Lee join, along with Pitt’s Weinstock and Navy’s Borries, as top backs and backs from Stanford, Texas and the East fill the rest of the stellar lineup.

Dixie Howell Bill Lee Don Hutson Alabama Howell South Monk Simons Tulane Abe Michal Pittsburgh Colgate Princeton Sands California Grayson Boyden Sheppard Kostka Weinstock Andy Kerr

All-America Ends and Backs Rated in Close Race

Warburton tops coast observers as a star on a losing club but rated perhaps better than 1933. Buckler played through a leg injury to back Army's charge. Other backs honored include Christofferson Washington State Ha waiian White Colorado A g gies Sobrero Santa Clara Hamilton Stanford Whitehead Yale Switzer Cornell Cardwell Nebraska Clark Navy and Shakespeare Notre Dame. End positions went to Larson Minnesota and Hutson Alabama after a tight contest with Moscrip Stanford. Hutson a fast threat as runner and receiver. East backs include Borden Fordham Bogdans ki Colgate MacMillan Yale Kelley Colum bia Chase St Marys Shuler

Warburton Buckler Christofferson Washington State White Colorado Aggies Sobrero Santa Clara Hamilton Stanford Whitehead Yale Switzer Cornell Cardwell Nebraska Clark Navy Shakespeare Notre Dame Minnesota Rangy Larson Alabama Hutson James Monk) Moscrip Moscrip Brick Morse Oregon Larson East Lester Borden Fordham Colgate Bogdanski Billings Princeton Hugh MacMillan Larry Kelley Chase Columbia Erdelatz St. Mary's Shuler

All-America Football Selections From Navy to Notre Dame

Sports writer Jack Kofoed lists his All-America teams with names like Hutson of Alabama, Grayson of Stanford and Boyden of Notre Dame. He praises Purvis of Purdue and Smukler of Temple, notes depth across centers, guards Hartwig and Monahan, and calls Cutter and Carter standout defenders.

Hutson Alabama Larson Minnesota Cutter Navy Carter Southern Methodist Hartwig Pittsburgh Monahan Ohio State Robinson Notre Dame Boyden Llinois Grayson Stanford Purvis Purdue Smukler Temple Moscrip Oneford Borden Fordham Steen Syracuse Brooke Colgate Roger Barclay Rth Carolina Stevens Kadlic Princeton Berries Howell Pop Warner Thorpe Nevers Bobby Grayson Kostka Blue Pacific

Golfers brave Turkey Day wind at Pro Valley Club

Pro Valley Country Club reports golfers braved threatening weather on Thanksgiving Day. P J Hinds of New York shot 43 in an afternoon 36 holes, while Roland Gray also played 36 holes. A first hole in one is surpassed by a senior milestone as H S Sherman of Corpus Christi, at age 70, breaks an 80 with a 78 on a par 70 course and a 35 first nine.

Bill Curtis Pro Valley Country Club P. J. Hinds New York Mr. Hinds St. Andrews Scotland Roland Gray C. W. Young Mr. Gray A. C. Bailey H. S. Shermen Corpus Christi Texas Dizzy” Dean

Moebes Shines for Cumberland Bulldogs at Rollins rout

Jack Moebes, former standout tackle from Decatur High, opened the season at tackle for the Cumberland Bulldogs. In a recent game in Orlando, he starred as Cumberland overwhelmed Rollins 12 to 0, with Moebes delivering a standout performance.

Jack Moebes Decatur High Cumberland Bulldogs Orlando Fle Rollins Moebes

Legion Card Promises Three Big Wrestling Matches

The American Legion at Martin arena features Roy Allen of Nashville vs Freddie Knichel of St. Louis in a two falls, two hour match. Semifinal pits Dynamite Joe Dillman of Indianapolis against David Ross of Syracuse in two falls, one hour. Opening match pairs Bowden of Martin, Tenn., against Jack Flynn of Mayfield, Ky. Strong local interest and no ticket price changes.

American Legion Martin Arena Roy Allen Nashville Freddie Knichel St. Louis Joe Dillman Indianapolis Ind David Ross Syracuse N. Y Schoolboy Bowden Martin Tenn Jack Flynn Mayfield Flynn Decatur Freddie Finchél Allen Enichel

Spying On Football Captains Vote In National Poll

The National Poll of football captains by Central Press reveals odd choices and quirks among 72 voting captains. Captains Cook of Vermont and Bescos of USC sit far apart, while Malone of Rollins and Theodoratus of Washington State also diverge. Several captains vote for themselves or teammates, many vote by illegible handwriting, and only four captains use typewriters including Monin USC Warmer BYU Fiske NMC and Lewis Carnegie Tech.

Central Press George Cook Vermont Julie Bescos University of Southern California Linton Malone Rollins College Florida George Theodoratus Washington State Monin Max Warmer Brigham Young University Provo Utah Clay Fiske New Mexico State College Lewis Carnegie Tech

Bama Special to Leave December 21 for Pasadena

The Alabama special train carrying the coaches and football team will leave December 21 for Pasadena California. Efforts are underway to secure Governor Miller and Governor-elect Graves for the trip as announced by university athletic authorities.

Alabama Pasadena Calif Miller Graves

Gophers Guard Duo Highlight 1930s All America Center Contenders

The piece spotlights Lund and Larson as top guards for the Minnesota Gophers while noting Hartwig and Ormiston as elite guards. It credits Darrell Lester of Texas Christian as a standout 215 pound center and lists other notable centers including Jack Robinson Notre Dame and Ellwood Kalbaugh Princeton among contenders with varied national recognition.

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