Wallace Wade Aims for Rose Bowl Record With Alabama
Wallace Wade seeks a second Rose Bowl triumph as Alabama aims to match the record for most coach victories in the game. The Crimson Tide, after strong seasons, prepare for January 1 showdown with Southern Cal as Wade emphasizes speed, cohesion, and a versatile backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Graham
Associated Press
TUSC
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Southern California
Trojans
Washington State
Troy
Wade
Washington
Stanford
Northwestern Halfback Hanley in Soldier Field Scuffle
North western university halfback Lee Hanley reportedly jumped from a taxi to intervene in a Notre Dame Army game incident at Soldier Field. Miss Mary Miller and her escort Louis Allais, unaware of Hanley’s two month layoff, were part of a courtroom testimony detailing the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Notre Dame
Lee Hanley
Northwestern University
Soldier Field
Mary Miller
Louis Allais
Hanley
West Virginia Names Earle Neale New Head Coach
Morgantown W Va Dec 2 Earle Greasy Neale veteran mentor and former major league baseball player will take over as head coach at West Virginia University succeeding Ira Rodgers who resigned last night Rodgers a WVU graduate and 1919 All American fullback led teams in 1929 and 1930 but results were unsatisfactory no comment on resignation plans were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Wade
Crimson
Cain
South
Brown University
Orion Hollingsberry
Washington State
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Earle
Greasy) Neale
Neale
Ira Rodgers
Rodgers
Clarence Spears
West Virginia
Sun Beau in Danger of Surpassing Gallant Fox Earnings
Willis Sharpe Kilmer's Sun Beau trails Gallant Fox by about $63,181 in career earnings after collecting multiple rich handicaps this fall. Sun Beau heads to a sequence including a rest in Columbia and two stakes in New Orleans before a $100,000 Agua Caliente handicap in March, with a possible $35,000 boost if victorious. The five year old colt remains healthy and could become the top money winner if winter races unfold as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
New York
Gallant Fox
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Sun Beau
Zev
Blue Larkspur
Columbia
D. C
New Orleans
Agua Caliente
Court hears clash between Hanley and taxi driver
The court heard a confrontation where Hanley admitted striking the taxi driver to prevent further blows. The judge postponed the case to tomorrow to issue a subpoena for the taxi driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Jonas
Gifts for Him listed in Decatur Daily classifieds
The Decatur Daily Classified Section outlines gifts for him appealing to the traditional male shopper with practical and sturdy options. The listing emphasizes functional items and gift ideas suitable for a masculine audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Camp Prophecies Preview Of 1919 Football Stars And Shifts
The article recalls pre war stars including Belford West and Chick Harley and notes Centre and Minnesota shifts, Notre Dame’s evolving system, and the forward pass’s rise. It highlights Walter Camp’s All America selections, coaching legacies, and changes in formation and tactics shaping early 20th century football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Belford
West
Colgate
Chick Harley
Ohio State
Centre
Praying Oe
Walter Camp
Henry
Washington É
Jeff McMillin
Casey
Harley
Rogers
Harvard
Kentucky
Charley” Moran
West Virginia
Princeton
Minnesota
Gophers
H. L. Williams
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
George Gipp
Gurback
Itrea Snconpore SA AR Master
Walter Camp All America Selections 1919 First Second Third Teams
Walter Camp lists 1919 All America teams with players by position from Penn State Colgate Harvard Ohio State Yale Minnesota and other colleges. Notable names include Higgins Penn St end Weaver Centre Dart Youngstrom Dart Henry W and J and Harley Ohio State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Penn St
West
Colgate
Alexander
Yra
Weaver
Youngstrom
Dart
Henry
J. Miller
Penn
toMillin
Casey
Harvard
Harley
Ohio St
Rodgers
Blaik
W. Point Slater
Iowa
Clark
Callahan
Yale
Pixley
O. State
Cody
Vanderbilt Roberts
Centre Poynton
Wilms Steers
Oregon
Gille
Robertson
Postwar gridiron boom fuels national fame for 1919 teams
Camp prophecy spurs notable developments as Notre Dame sails undefeated in 1919 while Iowa under Howard Jones builds stars like Devine Slater and Locke. Gil Dobie at Cornell, plus Ohio State Penn State Colgate Lafayette Illinois and Chicago emerge as juggernauts in the postwar era, producing Brick Muller and a record 70 yard forward pass against Ohio State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Notre Dame
South Bend
Inia
Brick Muller
Ohio State
Howard Jones
Iowa
Devine
Slater
Locke
Gil Dobie
Cornell
Raw
Pfann
Penn State
Colgate
Lafayette
Illinois
Chicago
Army Alters Policy on Cadet Letzester Amid Savoldi Controversy
The piece notes Army's shift allowing Cadet Letzester to continue football despite age-rule doubts, aiming to avoid harming his military career. It links Savoldi's Notre Dame banishment to broader All America discussions, and recalls Yale's Albie Booth and Dartmouth's Al Masters as leading east backs despite injuries. Tennessee, Texas Christian, and Fordham fade from title talk as Alabama and others sharpen, with Dodd and Hackman starring for Tennessee before key losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Notre Dame
Joe” Savoldi
Chi
Army
Letzester
Christian Keener Cagle
Joe
Albie Booth
Yale
al Marsters
Dartmouth
Booth
Little Albie
Frank Carideo
Bobby Dodd
Tennessee
Texas Christian
Fordham
Vols
Alabama
Gene McEver
Buddy Hackman
Kentucky Teams Struggle in Southern Conference Play
Louisville report notes Kentucky football squads failed to score a field goal this season in conference play. After touchdown conversions were weak, with only 56 successful extra points from 135 touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Southern Conference Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Sheffield Champs Of Valley Again
The Sheffield Tigers claim the Tennessee Valley title after a 20 to 12 win over Coffee High of Florence on Thanksgiving Day. The victory cements their status as champions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Champs
Sheffield Tigers
Tennessee Wall
Coffee High
Florence
Fights Last Night Reported By The Associated Press
Rochester Steve Hajaiko of Auburn outpointed former world lightweight champion Sammy Mandell in an eight round match. In Milwaukee Tait Littman defeated Cu dahy Wiss after ten rounds, while Vince Forgione of Philadelphia dropped a ten round decision to Harry in Chicago. Joe Azzarella was knocked out in four rounds in Milwaukee. Friedman of Boston and Emmett Rocco of Ellwood City drew ten rounds. In Philadelphia Wolgast outpointed Al Todisco in ten rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Steve Hajaiko
Auburn
Sammy Mandell
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
al Todisco
Jersey City
Championship Claimens in Crittendon Contest Second Title
A brief note indicates contention over a second consecutive championship with possible leaders in Crittendon. The text suggests ongoing debate about which team holds the claim to back-to-back titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crittendon
Birmingham dog wins first place at Tennessee Alabama Field Trials
John X owned by B McCall of Birmingham captured first in the puppy stakes at Athens on day one of the Tennessee Alabama Field Trials. Cutting belonging to Ulric Canterberry of Birmingham placed second and Nugyn Princess owned by Ray Holland of Lafayette, Tenn., was third. Only one dog in the derby class caught birds, Billys Best Girl, prompting a second series Tuesday. The all age trials began Tuesday and conclude Wednesday night. The event drew about seventy five attendees from four states and featured officials J M Avent and J D Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. X
B. McCall
Birmingham
Athens
Cutting
Ulric Canterberry
Ray Holland
Lafayette
Tenn
J. M. Avent
Hickory Valley
J.D. Ellis
Union Springs
Ala
Billy
Brown's Ferry
Jefferson Hotel
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
South
W. D. Albright
American Field and Stream
W.trump Irwin
National Sportsman
North Alabama Backfield Ace Praised in South
The outstanding backfield ace of North Alabama is hailed as one of the best in the South, with recognition of his speed, vision, and playmaking ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
South
Four Big Games Set in East This Week
Four key Eastern football games headline the weekend schedule. Penn faces Navy in Philadelphia in a long rivalry dating to 1888 with Penn holding nine wins to Navy three. Colgate meets NYU in a top scoring clash. Carnegie Tech hosts Washington and Jefferson in Pittsburgh after a weather delay. Maryland plays Western Maryland in Baltimore as Western Maryland remains undefeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army-Navy
Penn-Navy
Philadelphia
Penn
Navy
Colgate
New York University
Carnegie Tech
Washington and Jefferson
Pittsburgh
Maryland
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Loyola Expecting Basketball Title
Loyola University begins preparations after a 38 game win streak across 1928 29 and 1929 30 seasons ended by a double overtime loss to Purdue Coach Lennie Sachs must replace key centers Murphy Flynn and Sextro but relies on six veterans and 15 promising sophomores for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Loyola University
Purdue
Lennie Sachs
Charlie
Feed” Murphy
Tom Flynn
Fred Sextro
Stribling Opens Training for Griffith Bout in Chicago
Georgia light heavyweight William L. Stribling began 10 round training for his December 12 bout with Tuffy Griffiths at Chicago Stadium. He arrived with his family. Griffiths returned from Saugatuck Michigan and planned to resume drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William L
Aeristic Pride of Georgia
Tuffy Griffiths
Chicago Stadium
Stribling
Pa, Ma
William Ill
Griffiths
Saugatuck
Mich
Grange Gains Weight During Grid Contest
Chicago December 2 Red Grange Bears halfback propelled a 14 to 6 win over Portsmouth Spartans. He weighed 189 1 2 pounds in uniform before kickoff and gained 3 3 4 pounds total despite mud and slush. He scored a touchdown and threw a pass for another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Red” Grange
Chicago Bears
Ports‘mouth
Spartans
Burreap
Ham Grange
Charity football game set for December 5 in Athens
The Athens post of the American Legion sponsors a charity football game December 5 at the fairgrounds. The Alabama National Guards unit will face the Athens All-Stars, a group of former local college players, in a community benefit event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Athens Post
American Legion
Ersay
Fairgrounds
Alabama National Guards
Athens All-Stars
Showdown on Draft Issue Divides Baseball Leagues
Major and minor leagues prepare for a decisive conference to press for a fixed draft payment. The six leagues face possible severance of ties if the draft is rejected, while the three AA circuits may accept a $20,000 fixed draft. The national association meeting looms as owners and managers converge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Bhorn
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
National Association
Notre Dame Tracks To USC Showdown After Nine Wins
Notre Dame departs Chicago for the USC game after nine straight victories. Coach Rockne and five assistants lead the squad aboard a special train with about a thousand rooters en route via Tucson. Fullback Larry Mullins limps, and Conley bears bruises from Army battles as the team rests before the high stakes tilt in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Larry Mullins
Army
Conley
Troy
Decline Seen In Malaria In Alabama State Lab Results
The health department reports progress against malaria with 224 November examinations at the state laboratory yielding only two positive cases. Northern Alabama counties have run intensive anti malaria campaigns for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
State Laboratory
Alabama
Trojans Gain Hope for USC Notre Dame Clash
USC football faces Notre Dame with several injuries after a rough day of practice. Left end Ralph Wilcox sits out with fatigue while Erny Pinckett tailback and quarterback Orv ier join others hobbling but practicing. Aubrey Devine returns from scouting as defensive prep dominates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Devine
Deer Pests Threaten Cord Growers in Alabama Fall
Deer damage reports rise on cordwood operations across Alabama this fall, as government wildlife officials note increased predator pressure and growers seek protective measures to reduce misalignment between deer feeding and timber stock, potentially impacting harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sift Desirable Gifts From Christmas Gift Columns
Readers can pick appealing items from holiday gift columns highlighting practical toys, decorative items, and seasonal bargains. The guide points to value, availability, and budget options with concise notes on gifting suitability.
Christmas Gift Sought By Community Club
A local club searches for a Christmas gift idea for families in need. Volunteers plan a drive to collect toys books and clothing to support underprivileged children during the holiday season. Organizers appeal for cash donations and in kind gifts through December.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Los Angeles
Nugget
Northwestern Back
aWill
Fox
Coal
Montevallo Coal Mining CO
Aldrich, Alabama
Decatur Coal & Mfg. Co
Decatur
O Memillin Center
Bo” McMillin
Centre College
Eddie Casey
TE “Weston
Wis
Ingwersen
Fil
Canfield
Annp Bailey
Depler
MH. Grimm
Wash. Dumor
Lafay
Strubing
Prin. Trimble
Prin
Oss
Braden
E Located Press
Alan Gould
Savoldi
Addi
East
Loyola
Griffith
Trojan Gripples
William Weekes
Angeles
University Southern California
Rockne
U.S. C
Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona Ooe Pus
University of Southern California
Notre
Trojan
Ralph Wilcox
Poe Ocy
Hawaii
Pital
Seaunhie
Erny Pinckett
Orvier
Bob Hall
al Plaehn
Hall
First National
Christmas Club
Sure
First National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!