Hank Crisp and Alabama to Rose Bowl trips
University of Alabama coach Henry Crisp makes his fourth Rose Bowl appearance with the Tide after leading teams in 1925 1926 and 1930. Renowned as a premier line coach he produced stars such as Sington Hagler Sharpe and Sington famed for 1930 all America tackle. For years Crisp also coached Alabama basketball producing conference titles and an undefeated home streak.
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Wu Winslett
Sington
Crisp
Bama
Vanderbilt to East in 1935 Schedule Details
The Vanderbilt Commodores plan games in Philadelphia and New York for October 1935. They travel to face Temple Owls in Philadelphia on October 11 and Fordham Rams in New York on October 19.
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Vandy
Vanderbilt Commodores
Temple Owis
Philadelphia
Fordham Rams
New York
Spectator Faints in Stand During Star's Event
The mother of the star fainted in the stands from the strain but was revived minutes later. She sat high in the arena and could not stand the pressure of the moment.
Red Grange May Be Florida Coach
The retiring star may become head coach at Florida despite interest in the Big Ten where professional players coaching is restricted. Grange is said to have been offered the Florida post, with preference for the Big Ten.
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Red Grange
Florida
Filly of
Grange
Notice of Sale in Equity at Morgan County Court
Under a decree of November 23, 1934, H. T. Holman as Trustee will auction on December 17, 1984 at 11 a.m. at the Morgan County Courthouse Decatur Alabama the tangible assets from a 1932 mortgage of Alabama Oil Company including underground storage tanks pumps and related equipment across multiple counties, plus a five year rental lease for a warehouse site in Albany Decatur.
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H. T. Holman
Alabama
Decatur
Morgan County
Circuit Court
Court House
Alabama Oil Company of
Morgana Alabama
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
W. Taylor
Said Corporation
Alabama Street
Albany
Roy White Chosen to Play Bobby Grayson at Alabama
Roy White is selected to portray Bobby Grayson, Stanford star, as Alabama prepares to face Indian teams. White recalls memorable performances against the Red and Black years ago and starred in spring training before a fall decline limited action.
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All America
Alabama
White
Bobby Grayson
Stanford
Southeastern cage tourney in doubt this winter
The Southeastern conference may not renew the 14 year old cage tournament this season. Officials could reconsider at the annual meeting this winter. Financial concerns and coaches questioning whether the best team wins drive the uncertainty.
Alabama Coach Thomas builds high scoring teams at Capstone
In his first year at the Capstone in 1931 Coach Frank Thomas produced a high scoring Alabama squad. The team was defeated once but led the nation in scoring with over 300 points as the season opened.
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University
Ala
Frank Thomas
Alabama
The
Capstone
Twin City Oil Company Buys Decatur Lot in 1934 Deed
Rectangular lot purchased by the Twin City Oil Company from W. R. Smith and wife, described in a deed of record from Smith and wife. The property is located in Decatur Morgan County Alabama. Dated December 5, 1934. Marvin West, Register. Dec 8 1t.
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Twin City Oil Company
W. R. Smith
Smith and Wife
Decatur
Morgan County
Alabama
Marvin West
Register
Tarzan Romanoff and Knighel win two top bouts at Martin arena
Freddie Knichel defeats Roy Allen after a brutal three fall match while Tarzan Romanoff dominates David Ross in a separate bout. Meyers and Baker stage a 30 minute draw, with Dutch Green refereeing all three exchanges.
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Freddie Knichel
George
Tarzan) Romanoff
Martin Arena
Tuffy Myers
Eddie Baker
Knichel
Roy Allen
St. Louis
Allen
Freddie
Nashville
Tarzan
David’ Ross
Ross
Star Et Stee
Atlanta
Meyers
Baker
Dutch Green
Birmingham
West Point reports Christmas holidays and local visits
West Point teachers and area residents spent Thanksgiving holidays with family in Cullman Fairview and Battleground areas. Local events included a Sunday auditorium singing, a fiddle convention with prizes, and a basketball game against Garden City.
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West Point
Pansy
Marjory Tankersley
Ruth Nell
Hudson
Mildred Tankersley
Cullman
Pearl Lena Heck
Fairview City
Gordge Heck
Center School
H. E. Heck
W. A. Jordan
Gene Jordan
Blount County
Blair Hayes
Ruth Reees
Kirmet Johnson
Fairview
Garden City
Cullman Night Hawks
Battleground Rabbit Hunters
Selina Eeea
Bud Sheets
H. M. Reid
Edith. Bradford
Battleground
Jim Bradford
Miss Jean Humphrey Returns From Montgomery Visit
Miss Jean Humphrey has returned from a visit to friends at Montgomery. She traveled to the Alabama city for a brief sojourn and is back home.
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Jean Humphrey
Montgoenery
California names new coach after Ingram resignation
William Ingram resigns as California head football coach citing business plans in San Francisco. Leonard Allison, first assistant and former Wisconsin coach, is named his successor. Alumni and student criticism of Ingram’s regime is noted as a factor in the transition.
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William “Navy
Bill” Ingram
University of California
Leonard “Stub” Allison
Ingram
Navy
San Francisco
California
Allison
Wisconsin
Navy Beats Army in Muddy Slide to Take Narrow Victory
Eighty thousand fans watched a mud soaked Army Navy clash at Franklin Field where Buzz Borries and Slade Cutter led Navy to a 3 0 win over Army. Buckler and the Army defense fought hard but could not overcome the soggy conditions.
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Franklin Field
Bereife
Corps of Cadets
Regiment of Midshipmen
Buzz Borries
Navy
Army
West Point
Annapolis
Midshipmen
Slade Cutter
Cotter
Clark
Rier
Buz Clark
Wer
Buzz Berries
Texas
Jack Buckler
Buckler
Gar Davidson
Texas Jack
Borries
Buzz
Cutter
Buz
Slade
Columbia
Lions
Army-Navy
Dalton
Smythe
Decatur Hi Y Club Plans Holiday Banquet and Fund Drive
The Decatur union Hi Y Club met at Decatur Senior High School. President Stanley Jones led a session that approved a holiday banquet and a ticket-selling show to raise funds. The group noted active involvement from W T Jordan principal and Jagg S Lynne with thanks for their guidance.
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Decatur Union
Decatur Senior High School
Stanley Jones
Smith
Nendees
Clus
Decatur
Decat
Areeen W. T. Jordan
Jagg
H. Lynne
Father Dies After Illness in Blountsville
Mr and Mrs 8 W Page of Decatur Route 2 return to Blountsville after the death of W R Page their father and father in law.
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W. Page
Decature
Blountsville
W. R. Page
Buzz and Slade: Annapolis football greats carry Severn traditions
Their successors at Annapolis discuss the two who helped break Army's 13th reign continuing as leaders in battle wagons or fleets, yet remaining Buzz and Slade, football heroes and enduring traditions by the Severn banks.
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Annapolis
Buzz
Slade
Severn
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King Winter
St. Paul
Northwest
St.Paul
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Sun Lounge
Bath
W. G. Roberts Depot
Milton Andrews
RYTEX
Riviera
Mediterranean
Monaco
Commercial Printing Department
Decatur Daily
Roy White
Thomas’ Specialty
Jack Sordi
Tke Pacific CI Caramonsaeanford
West WA
Pn AY Marabr
Tarzan Romanoff
Knighel
Johnny Acker
Top Warner
MER
Taormhill
CenTrAl Press Association
Wiliam “Navy
Leonard
Stub
Lean
Jack Kofoed
Toy
Decatur Union of Hey
Kirby’s Studio
Grimsley Grain CO
Ace High Meal and Feed Stuffs
Telephone
Mile-A
Marty
Morgan County Motor Co
HENRY _ IR
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