Decatur Beats Elkmont In Early Season Clash
Decatur defeats Elkmont 12 to 6 at Benson field in a charity game, fronting a crowd of 700 to 1,000 as Decatur’s early surge built two touchdowns before Elkmont rallied. Key plays featured a 60 yard pass to Banks and continued Decatur pressure, while Elkmont countered with standout effort from Sanders and Landers.
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Elkmont
Alabama
Benson Field
Air Force
Fighting Red Devils
Banks
Charlie Smith
Bobby
Joe Otte
Oval
Turney
Decatur Elkmont Charity Game Falls Short of Funds
A wet week and poor ticket sales left Decatur and Elkmont's charity football game with an anticipated net of under $100. Despite disappointing revenues, the on field effort was praised as a strong contest, with both teams displaying championship level vigor throughout the game.
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Decatur
Elkmont
Decatur Team Ranked Among Nation's Best by Opponents
Decatur's great record ranks with the very best, as head coach R. D. Taylor of Maryville and assistant Aubrey Fuller of Alabama guide the squad. Captain Eddie Eubanks, alternate Billy Comerford, and manager Walter Graves Pettey lead the unit.
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Frank Thomas
Alabama
Wallace Wade
Thomas
Notre Dame
Hank Crisp
Dick Donaghue
Shorty Propst
Harold Drew
Paul Barnum
Crimson Warriors
Newt Godfree
Autrey Dotherow
Decatur
M Gugin Attacks Low Academic Standards
Vanderbilt coach Dan McGugin used the annual Vandy banquet to condemn Southern colleges for lax academic standards. He threatened to schedule only teams with comparable requirements, saying some fall opponents would need one to two years in prep schools before Vanderbilt could admit them. He urged uniform academic standards.
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Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Southern Mentors
McGugin
Daily Crossword Puzzle in Denmark 24 Meadow 2% Aged
A compact cryptic style grid fills with clues across and down. Notable entries include a Goddess of the moon and a Neapolitan dance, while others hint at common words like inferior tenants and pieces of furniture.
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Denmark
Martin and Kelly to Fight It Out In Birmingham Card
Tommy Martin and Young Kelley will clash Monday evening on the American Legion boxing card at municipal auditorium in Birmingham. Both men were dissatisfied with their last four round bout two weeks ago. The show will be headlined by a 10 round bout between Jackie Ausborne and Jack Sullivan, longtime Birmingham rivals.
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Tommy Martin
Young Kelley
American Legion
Municipal Auditorium
Birmingham
Jackie Ausborne
Jack Sullivan
Arbor Day Origin in Nebraska Began in April 1872
The pioneer Arbor Day State is Nebraska where the observance began in April 1872.
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Nebraska
Postoffice Bowling Team Names Players
Secretary S. E. Arvidson of the local Y M C A announces the Postoffice bowling team roster. The lineup includes Sox Sorber, B O Sims, H G Allen, H W Puckett and A B Markham.
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S. E. Arvidson
Postoffice
Sox Sorber
B. O. Sims
H. G. Allen
H. W. Puckett
A. B. Markham
Disco Team Will Bowl Postoffice Opens Bowling Tour
The Disco team and the newly organized postoffice bowlers meet Monday night on the Y alleys to start the new bowling tournament. The postoffice squad replaces the Old Timers in this campaign.
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Postoffice
Chicks Buy Pair Of Coast Leaguers
The Memphis Chicks purchase two Pacific Coast leaguers from Portland, acquiring first baseman John Fenton and shortstop George Wuestling. Doc Prothro announced the deal, adding depth to the roster.
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Memphis Chicks
West Side Presbyterian Sunday School Plans Christmas Program
The Sunday school of the West Side Presbyterian church is planning a Christmas program. Details will be ready for announcement in a few days.
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West- Side Presbyterian Church
Americans Eat Heartier Breakfast than English or French
A travel note reports Americans dine with a heartier breakfast compared to their English and French counterparts. It suggests breakfast routines reflect cultural habits and daily energy needs across nations.
Decatur Edges Elkmont on Early TD Run
Decatur jumps to a 6 0 lead on Banks 60 yard scoring run after Smith connects for 10 with Banks. Elkmont answers with Boldin 65 yard reverse return for a score as Decatur holds a 12 6 halftime edge.
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Elders
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Hamilton
Poole
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Turney
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Boldin
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Elkmont
Higgins
Otte
Sullivan
Hurst
Thornhill
Gustin
Joe Higgins
Papenburg
Fresh Produce On Curb At Decatur Market Today
Fresh butter beans and other garden produce drew buyers to the Decatur curb market today. Miss Mildred Ryan remains ill at her Prospect Drive home. Football notes show Decatur and Elkmont players trading incomplete passes and yardage, with turnover and penalties shaping the final drives.
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Decatur Curb
Mildred Ryan
Prospect Drive
Tide Seeks Scoring Lead in Charity Game
Alabama's Crimson Tide aims to lead the nation in scoring as it trails Davis Elkins by one position and faces Chattanooga University in a charity game today seeking 24 points to overtake the leaders.
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Crimson Tide
Tide
Davis Elkins
Chattanooga University
Bowl invitation at stake in game Tulane versus Washington State
Tulane faces Washington State with a Rose Bowl invitation on the line. Southern California officials say the offer will be extended by telephone immediately after the game if Tulane wins over the Cougars, and Tulane authorities have indicated they will accept promptly.
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Washington State
Southern California
Cougars
Vanderbilt to Try Out Captain a Game Plan Next Year
A captain a game will be the plan used by the Vanderbilt Commodores next year. No captain was named at the annual banquet this year and it was decided to give the new plan a try-out in 1932.
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Vanderbilt Commodores
Alabama Seventhed in seven year gridiron record list
Alabama's Crimson Tide ranks seventh in a seven year gridiron records compilation. Tennessee leads with 57 wins, three losses and five ties. Alabama shows 54 victories, 11 defeats and two ties, totaling 1675 points for and 319 against. Tulane is 16th, behind Vanderbilt.
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Tide
Mrs John Bruce Dodd Founder of Fathers Day
Mrs John Bruce Dodd of Spokane Washington is identified as the founder of Father's Day. The brief notice notes her role in initiating the holiday honoring fathers.
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John Bruce Dodd
Spokane, Wash
Father's Day
Saturday Football International Opponents and Results
Readable fragments show multiple college football matches across regions. Key items include Mexico versus Mississippi, Tulane against Washington State, Pennsylvania against Navy, Maryland versus Maryland, and a charity tourney pairing Holy Cross with Brown. Yale Bowl venue noted with winners advancing in an intersectional setup.
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Mississippi
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Washington State
Pennsylvania
Navy
Maryland
Holy Cross
Mouth
Brown
New Haven
Conn
Preacher to Speak at Lacon Tomorrow Afternoon
Rev. J. D. Wallace will preach in Lacon at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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J. D. Wallace
Lacon
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