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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1934
Page
6
Tulane and Alabama finished the Southeastern Conference season with perfect records. Alabama dominated with 287 points scored to 32 allowed, and Tulane edged LSU 13 to 12 in a thriller. Tennessee and LSU trailed with four wins and one loss.
Michigan coach Harry Kipke selects Beynon Purvis Berwanger and Lund as the top backfield trio for the 1935 Big Ten with Land at fullback and notes Minnesota Ohio State and Chicago Illinois Indiana Northwestern poised to challenge.
The West Decatur Tigers beat the South Decatur Bulldogs 6 to 0 on a muddy field. A third quarter touchdown came from a blocked kick recovered by Elkins who ran 28 yards for the winning score. Bulldogs to hold a banquet for the Tigers soon.
Mr and Mrs Fred Sherrill and their son Fred Jr of Tallassee spent Thanksgiving visiting friends and relatives in Hartsel.
Miss Susan Bibb has returned to Alabama College after spending the holidays with her parents here.
A heavy docket was heard in police court this morning. Twenty four individuals were tried on charges of drunkenness prohibition violation fighting and related offenses.
Alabama prepares for the New Year Rose Bowl game against Stanford with a team travel train departing December 21 and arriving December 24 in Pasadena. Stanford counterparts also head west with key players Bobby Grayson and Monk Moscrip reported fit. The Huntington Hotel hosts the Alabama party while officials coordinate publicity and game details in Pasadena.
The local American Legion post announces its next gathering for Thursday December 13. Meetings occur on the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Steve O'Neill is back with the Cleveland Indians as coach in a Toledo Mud Hens trade. Cleveland scribes say he could serve as assistant manager due to Walter Johnson's ailing health, joining the Indians in the effort to stabilize the club.
Jerome Dean threatens to quit baseball for at least a year after failing to reach a $25 000 salary with the Cardinals. He may accept a $35 000 offer to star in a moving picture based on his life, which would require at least six weeks during the season.
Navy defeated Army 3 to 0 while Holy Cross routed Boston College 7 to 2. Western Maryland beat Georgetown 13 to 9. South Florida blanked Stetson 14 to 0. Georgia beat Georgia Tech 7 to 0. Duke overwhelmed NC State 32 to 0. Tulane edged LSU 13 to 12. Mississippi State topped Mississippi 7 to 3. Baylor 0, Texas Christian 32. Southern Methodist 19, Texas Christian 0. Detroit 6, Washington State 0. Washington 14, Southern California 7.
Tennessee supporters debate appointing Frank Thomas as head coach after his varied roles at Georgia Chattanooga and Alabama. Many favor Bernie Bierman instead, while coach Bob Neyland plans retirement to the Panama Canal zone as a regular army officer.
Joe E. Wilder and the Wilder staff including Charles Ed Howell Leo Humphrey and Malcolm Smith spent Sunday in Birmingham. Charles Harvey could not join the trip due to recovery from an appendicitis operation.
In 1910 Jack Dalton earned the nickname for his goal kicking while serving in the Navy. He failed six times before a decisive field goal that beat Army 3-0, with later echoes in 1911 and 1912 as Navy relied on place kicking and Dalton’s accuracy.
Mil lard Dixie Howell of the Alabama Crimson Tide has played 24 games since 1932. He scored 155 points, rushed 1964 yards on 303 carries, and threw 883 passing yards on 135 completions. He also punted 186 times for 5824 yards with a long run of 84 yards and a 40 yard pass. Howell, 24, 5 feet 9 inches, 163 pounds, played in two losses, Georgia Tech and Fordham Overtime.
Miss Frances Lee Marie Stover Gladys Speake and Margaret Hough of Harteelle have resumed their studies at Alabama College following Thanksgiving holidays spent with relatives.
Ray Morrison former Vanderbilt captain and quarterback ready to discuss succeeding Dan McGugin at Vanderbilt. Morrison has built a successful tenure as head coach at Southern Methodist University for several years.
The New York Giants meet the Chicago Bears next Sunday in New York for the NFL title game. The Bears won last year's championship by defeating the Giants in a playoff.
Jack Shepherd, halfback for Western Maryland, topped national scoring with 133 points this season including 18 touchdowns 19 extra points and two field goals. Millard Howell of Alabama was second with 60 points.
A boxing card featuring Freddie Knichel and Jos Dillman headlines a busy Decatur Legion arena show. Roy Allen aims to challenge Knichel as David Ross pairs with Dillman in a special opener pairing Promoter Chris Jordan presents Schoolboy Bowden of Martin Tennessee versus Jack Flynn of Mayfield Kentucky.
Judge Seybourne Lynne today convened a week's jury term of county court to hear criminal cases. The docket is heavy and consists principally of prohibition law violations.
A theft report from Saturday night notes shirts were taken from a parked auto on Moulton Street between First and Second Avenues. No trace of the thief had been found today.
The Daughters of America will hold a meeting at 7 30 Tuesday evening in Junior Hall on Bank street All members are asked to attend A local chapter has recently formed with members from Huntsville Athens Russellville and nearby towns.
Walter Poole Jr., an Auburn University student, returned to campus Sunday after visiting his parents in Hartsville.
Classified notice states a 1929 Ford coach must sell today with cash or terms. Located at 400 EZ on Moulton Street, buyer urge.
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