Westerns Stun Best in East in Gridiron Showdown
Alan J. Gould reports a sweeping Western dominance as the West defeats the East in a high profile college football weekend. Notre Dame and Boston College shine briefly but are overwhelmed by quick, hard hitting invaders. Army and NYU show strength at Yankee Stadium while USC and Utah clinch championship prospects in a chaotic national picture.
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Washington State
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Southern California
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Decatur Gridiron Gossip Foresees 1980 Team Prospects
The column previews next year's Decatur football squad, praising Richard Dobbins and the returning linemen Papenburg Sherman Stapp Moore Wells and Conley. It highlights Otto Reeder at center and Big Buddy Jackson entering his emergence, urging a gritty, aggressive squad and stadium.
Bowling Tonight At YMCA Tourney
The Daily reports a YMCA bowling tournament tonight at 7 30 p m with the Machinists facing the bowling team in a local city event.
Chanticleers Meet Connecticut Mills In YMCA Bowling
The Chanticleers will face Connecticut Mills at 7 30 PM Tuesday in the YMCA bowling tournament.
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Youth Admits He Robbed A Train In Monroe
Clyde Wood son a 24 year old Monroe bricklayer faced arraignment on charges of robbing the Illinois Central train near Monroe Saturday night. He confessed holding up passengers and stealing jewelry and money but denied robbing the mail car. He fled to Monroe after the robbery then held up three men before arrest.
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Bowling Averages Made Public Today
The weekly bowling averages for the Y M C A tournament were released. Notable scores include Its Lorber 155 Hagerman 149 Jackson 139 Sims 118 Goidel 100 Carmen Weatherly 137 McMillan 124 Kitchen 125 Kerby 111 Machinists Dutton 114 McDermott 127 Broadway 86 McCauley 138 Yarbrough 118 Decores Carter 125 Deering 127 Phillips 132 Speake 121 Wilson 13.
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Judge J. E. Clem Ill, Limestone Court
Judge J. E. Clem of the Inferior court Limestone county is confined at his Athens home with illness. Edward Goodrich, an Athens attorney, filled his seat as court sessions began. Friends hope he may return to duties soon.
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Decatur Merchants Urged to Receive First Consideration
Local officials urge prioritizing Decatur merchants in upcoming economic plan. Community leaders argue support will boost downtown commerce, jobs, and regional recovery.
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Gators Leading Scorers In U S Football
Florida leads the nation in points with 324 in all games and 226 in the Southern Conference, ahead of NYU in total scoring and Alabama in conference play. Tennessee’s Eugene McEver is among the top scorers as the season nears its close with several teams still having one game remaining.
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King George News Bulletin Shows Small Improvement
Fears of calamity over King George III lessened as doctors report a slight improvement in his condition. The king received oxygen and had three hours of quieter sleep with a temperature around 99.8, though heart function details remain unmentioned.
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George
Young Man Forbes Hurt in Ardmore Car Accident
Forbes a resident of Ardmore Tennessee sustained lacerations and bruises when his car left the road and ran into a ditch Sunday night. He received medical treatment in Athens for scalp lacerations.
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Athens
Bowling League Set For Tuesday Afternoon Play
The boys bowling league will continue play at the Y M C A at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Decatur Central Crimson Set For Strong Basketball Season
Local high school basketball opens soon with veterans Lawrence Bishop Pete West and Jesse Lanier joined by a standout reserve Prince. Fans expect Decatur Central to field the strongest team in several seasons as new talents join established stars.
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Reverend Wilburn Addresses School Talk On Faith
The pastor argued against conflict between biblical accounts and science while speaking at the school. He emphasized that religious belief and scientific theories can coexist without dispute.
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Mrs R V Gilliam Involved In Automobile Accident
Mrs R V Gilliam was an occupant of a car struck in an accident. The report notes the incident and identifies Gilliam as a victim without detailing injuries or other parties.
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Thinks We'll Get Along Splendidly in Decatur
Charles H. Eyster, a Decatur attorney, believes relations will improve now that The Daily has moved to its new home at Johnson street and First avenue. Mr. Eden the Dietty, neighbor to the newspaper, backs the booster stance for Decatur.
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Decatur
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Daily
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First Avenue
Catarrh Guide Promises Relief With White Wonder Salve
An advertisement urges readers that catarrh causes many illnesses and promotes Runion's White Wonder Salve for nasal use as a local remedy. It claims quick relief, greaseless formula, and a money back satisfaction guarantee, with purchase via druggist or mail order from White Wonder Chemical Co in Montgomery Alabama.
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