Central High Begins Basketball Practice With Uncertain Talent
Central High opens practice for the 1929-30 season as no veterans remain from last year. Coach Taylor aims to build a strong lineup with candidates and possible help from football players, while planning a schedule after Christmas and a quick finish to allow spring football. Captain Dick Dobbins is expected to lead the team on the floor.
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Dick Dobbins
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Captain Louie James sole survivor of Auburn 1928 team
Auburn Alabama December 9 The sole survivor of Auburns famous 1928 basketball machine is Captain Louie James. He subbed for his brothers on a team that scored 999 points while allowing 543 and lost only two games by one point to the same foe. The 1928 seven included Ebb and Fob James Frank DuBose A L Smith Howard Mullin Buck Ellis Jelly Akin and Louie James. The others entered teaching coaching or professional sports after graduation with many returning to schools.
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Louie James
James
S. I. Co
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Ebb
Fob
Ebb James
Louie
Frank DuBose
A. L. Smith
Howard Mullin
Buck Ellis
Jelry Akin
DuBose
Ellis
Akin
Mason-Dixon
Wonder
Mike Papke
Goodwater
Enterprise
Tallassee
Stock to Aid Dobbs at Atlanta Next Season
Milton Stock will assist Johnny Dobbs at Atlanta next year as part of a coaching group. The staff includes Jimmy Johnston, formerly first lieutenant at Birmingham and later manager at Chattanooga, providing additional leadership for the Cracker City program.
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Milton Stock
Johnny Dobbs
Atlanta
Dobbs
Stock
Jimmy Johnston
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Huntsville native Gabby Street returns for brief Cardinals visit
Street, newly named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, visits Huntsville and says the club has a strong pennant chance next year if the pitching staff delivers. He adds the rest of the roster can win against the Cubs.
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Gabby Street
Huntsville
St. Louis Cardinals
Street
Cubs
Alabama To Retain Four Sturdy Linemen For Season
Alabama will bring back four sturdy linemen including Freddy Sington Ebert Foots Clem ents and Moore for the upcoming season. The squad also mentions Tony Holm in the pre season outlook and lists other strong performers.
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Alabama
Tony Holm
Bama
Freddy Sington
Ebert
Foots Clements
Moore
Arkansas end Schoonover labeled top Southwest lineman
Alan Gould profiles Wear Schoonover of the Razorbacks as a standout end and captain elect for 1929 30. The six two 180 pound lineman is praised as a defensive terror and top pass catcher who has starred in major games, scoring touchdowns and contributing crucial points for Arkansas in the Southwest Conference.
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Wear Schoonover
Arkansas
Razorback
Schoonover
Southwest
Razorbacks
Baylor
Texas Aggies
Centenary
Sensational Cy Leland Shines in Southwestern Football
Cy Leland stands out as the league's top ball carrier with repeated long runs against Texas and Baylor, showcasing speed and shiftiness. The piece also notes Pitt's 1929 machine rivaling the 1916 champs under Warner and Sutherland, and recalls Tech’s fall from unbeaten glory amid a brutal injury season across major programs.
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Cy Leland
Texas Christian
Leland
Texas
Baylor
Holm to play in East West charity game on west coast
Tony Holm from Alabama will join Coach Kerr in an East versus West charity game on New Year’s day on the west coast. His participation will keep him out of the Southern all star game in Atlanta where Ebert Smith and Sington have accepted invites.
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al Marsters
Dartmouth
Albie Booth
Yale
New Haven
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Booth
Maryland
Atom
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Princeton
Harvard
Cambridge
Minnesota
Red Grange
Tony Holm
Alabama
Tony
Kerr
Holm
Atlanta
Ebert
Smith
Sington
From Obscurity to Stardom
Verne Catfish Smith of Georgia rises from obscurity to stardom as a sophomore after a standout Yale game. His sensational play earns him all Southern honors and positions on several All American selections.
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Verne
Catfish) Smith
Georgia
Smith
Yale
Catfish
Stanford Faces Army Return Game After Injury Woes
Stanford's season hinged on injuries to Walt Heinecke and Herb Fleishhacker who, when healthy, could swing the game. Both are reported to be in first class shape for the return clash with Army at Palo Alto on December 28, signaling a potential turnaround for the Cardinal. Decatur seeks an auditorium for public use.
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Stanford
Walt Heineckle
Herb Fleishhacker
Army
Cardinal Armay
West Point
Palo Alto
Dobbins Named on Honor Roll After Selfless Move
Captain Dick Dobbins earned honorable mention on the all-state list after sacrificing a likely tackle spot to play fullback for Central. Curly Sherman and Otto Reeder also received votes, with Dobbins seen as a standout lineman and potential returning fullback next season.
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Dick Dobbins
Birmingham News-Age Herald
Curly Sherman
Otto Reeder
Dobbins
North Alabama
Reeder
Sherman
Central
Coach Praises Team After 12 6 Loss to Georgia
Coach W. A. Alexander of the Flats lauds his young squad for playing as taught after Tech fell 12 to 6 to Georgia on Saturday. He credits effort and discipline despite the defeat.
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Tech
Georgia
W. A. Alexander
The
Flats
Ducks Enjoy Plentiful Season Across Local Waters
Duck hunters report splendid kills as ducks are unusually plentiful this season and shooting has been excellent across ponds lakes and streams in the area.
License drive is continued before city mayor
Fruits of the license collector John Wilkes labors were seen as several persons charged with doing business without a city license were arraigned before Mayor B. L. Malone. The mayor granted most defendants until Wednesday morning to pay the license assessed, without fines.
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John Wilkes
B. L. Malone
Payments Progress Report On Auto License Delinquency
Fair payments of auto license slow but satisfactory progress in collecting delinquent motor taxes. Hundreds of cars still operate under 1929 tags but Inspector Summers is reducing the number as quickly as possible.
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Inspector Summers
Cubs Acquire Rookie Malcolm Moss From Louisville
The Cubs obtained 24 year old pitcher Malcolm Moss from Louisville in a deal reported at 40 000 dollars. Moss is viewed as a prize rookie for the team and his move marks a notable acquisition this season.
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Cubs
Malcolm Moss
Louisville
Milan Named Barons Skipper After Back-to-Back Titles
Clyde Milan takes over as Birmingham Barons manager after Johnny Dobbs led the club to two consecutive pennants and a Southern inter-league title with a win over the Dallas Steers. Milan faces the challenge of keeping the team from slipping from the top.
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Barons
Birmingham
Milan
Johnny Dobbs
Dallas Steers
Southern
Scientist C. Johnson Returns After Vacation
C. C. Johnson, a seriologist at the State laboratory, returned to the athletic today following his annual vacation.
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C. C. Johnson
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State Laboratory
Ath
Charity Game Is Only Bout Left In Southern Conference
December 9 report on the final day of the Southern Conference season with Tulane crowned champion and charity games looming. Florida beat Oregon 20 to 6, Georgia Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech 12 to 6 in Athens, North Carolina routed Duke 48 to 7, and Tennessee crushed South Carolina 54 to 0 as Hackman and McEver starred for the Volunteers.
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Major Leagues Set Meetings In New York For 1929 Season
Baseball executives managers and camp followers mobilize in New York as the National and American leagues prepare for joint meetings at the Commodore and Biltmore to decide opening dates broadcasting rules and closing dates. Trade rumors swirl while leaders like Ball and Wrigley weigh radio against tradition. Maryland and other colleges post scores as football season winds down. Farmers are mentioned in Decatur.
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