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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1931
Page
3
Limestone grid clash at Benson field features Elkmont and Decatur in a charity game. Elkmont seeks revenge after a scoreless return, claiming edge in psychology as underdogs aim to spoil Decatur’s strong record with a determined fight.
The Birmingham News announces the Home Edition will be delivered hot off the press to Decatur readers, offering full national and international coverage, editorials, top writers, and comics, with Carlton Kelly as agent. A charity football game Friday features Elkmont and Decatur, proceeds benefiting Decatur Charity Council.
Arrival of Albie Booth Yale’s sensational little football captain at a sanitarium during pleurisy recovery created much excitement among patients. Physicians warned to avoid undue excitement and to ensure rest and relaxation for all.
Chicago December 2 Prize winners in a $500 Agriculture Scholarship contest announced by Cyrus McCormick Jr include Alabama youths Lynch Whatley of Opelika and Charles Walker Jr of York with alternates Malcolm Shields of Pine Hill and Ellie Foster of Altoona. The awards honor 4 H club members from 36 states with cooperation from state colleges and the U S Department of Agriculture. The declaration praised the high quality reports and expected ongoing impact on their communities and future careers.
The Violets train to defend against a potent passing attack from Tennessee. Coach Meehan of New York University drills his defense as McEver leads the Volunteers in passing, with Tennessee completing about half its passes this season up to the Kentucky game.
St Peter's Episcopal mission prepares to present The Bethlehem Tableaux during the Christmas season. Mrs Roy C Beeler serves as chairman of the committee in charge.
Governor B M Miller urges state residents to back post season charity football and high school athletic events. The proclamation cites needy families and asks patrons to donate gate receipts to organized charities, highlighting community effort to aid women and children during winter.
Decatur’s football squad held a rigorous scrimmage this afternoon in ideal weather as they build toward the Elkmont game Friday. Three full teams practiced with second and third-string players joining the varsity in preparations for the clash.
Appeles, a famed painter of the late fourth century B C, stands as the most celebrated artist of ancient times in this brief historical note.
Secretary S E Arvidson of the local Y M C A announced the cup team to meet the West Huntsville bowlers Saturday at 7 30 p m. The lineup includes E H Smith R G Smith James Mitchell A L McCauley and Roy Harris with alternates V Lowery and H Safley.
Classified ads help local businesses run smoothly by connecting buyers and sellers. They list items for sale job openings services and real estate in concise notices. Strong entities include local firms and workers benefiting from timely market notices.
Attendance at football games nationwide appears roughly ten percent lower, AP tabulations show. A few schools posted higher ticket sales, but most declines accompany teams enjoying better seasons. Georgia Tech reports about a four percent drop from last year.
Acadius is recognized as the inaugural emperor of the East in historical records. The designation marks the founding of an eastern imperial line, reflecting a pivotal shift in regional governance and leadership dynamics.
Standings compiled from the Central Press Association as of games played through November 28 show each team's wins losses and ties along with points scored and allowed. Copyright 1951 by Frank E. Wood provides the basis for the figures.
Jackie Ausburne, a Bessemer wind mill fighter and Decatur favorite, may meet Jack Sullivan in a Birmingham main bout next Monday. Ausburne earned acclaim in Decatur with a tenth round knockout of Tommy Baker and a 10 round decision over Mickey Genaro, drawing praise from Birmingham writers for his dynamism and hard-hitting style. His recent trim of Dick Clark in Birmingham has spurred demand for a main event.
Blinkey Horn, sports editor of the Nashville Tennessean, notes that no championship was won this year but the Bulldogs hard schedule over the past two seasons has paid off the mortgage on the Athens stadium, pleasing gate receipts.
The Florida Gators, coming off a loss to USC in California, are shaping up with workouts at several stops as they prepare to face the Kentucky Wildcats in Jacksonville this weekend.
Weems Baskin, former Auburn and Olympic track star and now a coach at the University of Georgia, visits Decatur for several days, touring the North Alabama area and meeting local sports figures.
Knute Rockne, longtime Notre Dame coach, foresaw the nearing end of his team’s undefeated run in conversations months before his death. Sports writers noted the mentor’s predictions as they reflected on the Ramblers era.
Ticket sales opened for the charity football game Friday between Decatur and Elkmont. Foster H. Pointer heads the sale for the Charity Council while Decatur school principals boost sales to fill stands and back the Decatur team. Organizers expect a large crowd similar to the Thanksgiving matchup with Hartsville.
Unofficial reports circulated in Los Angeles yesterday stated Tulane had been agreed on as the opponent for Southern California in the Rose Bowl. The Green Wave must defeat Washington State Saturday, a task not regarded as tough.
Red Corriden, former Minneapolis Millers coach when they trained locally, has been chosen as coach of the Chicago Cubs succeeding Ray Schalk.
Sugar beets improve soil and after cultivation allow subsequent crops to increase tonnage by 50 to 80 percent, enhancing overall farm productivity.
Decatur sits among six unbeaten teams in the Alabama school association standings. Gaylesville Guntersville Sidney Lanier and others hold top spots as Decatur, with two ties, seeks victories to salvage a season opened with a loss. Sidney Lanier faces a charity game this weekend in Montgomery, while Guntersville nears nine wins. The state board may decide post season counting rules, with Decatur aiming to erase its early blemish as competition remains tight.
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