Colorado Star 3 Given High Praise by Alan Gould
Dutch Clark Colorado College all-American quarterback 1928 earns major tribute as AP selects him in Rocky Mountain Conference honors. Clark scored all points in 13-0 win over Colorado Mines and is hailed as a hero to many groups.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Dutch Clark
Colorado College
Utah
Clark
Colorado Mines
Rocky Mountain
America
Eva Cagers Edge County Line Juniors In Close 14 12 Win
Eva Alabama high school boys team barely defeated County Line Juniors 14 to 12 in a tense early season game. The article notes tension until the final minute and discusses small colleges facing financial pressures and scheduling trends in 1930.
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Eva
Ala
Eva Boys
County Line
Midwest colleges move away from building up for early tough schedules
The Middle West rejects the idea that large colleges must start with weak opponents to build status. Big Ten, Big Six and Notre Dame now favor facing strong early-season competition. Notre Dame proves they can compete at a high level from the start.
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Middle West
Big Ten
Big Six
Notre Dame
Mrs Matlock III Confined To Bed For Recuperation
News notes that Mrs. J. P. Matlock is confined to bed for several weeks at home upon doctor orders to recuperate. The item notes many friends will be concerned and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Blighty's Callers and Scott Bout Sparks Ring Debate
New York December reports Phil Scott returns home after a Madison Square Garden fight that ended with a controversial low blow against Otto Von Porat. Matchmaker Tom McArdle sought a rematch or Miami card while Scott plans England trip December 14. Possible future bouts include Jack Sharkey or a four-man elimination with Von Porat Griffith Risko Campolo, Schmeling may reenter.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Phil Scott
London
Jack Dempsey
Otto von Porat
Phillip
England
von Porat
Phil
Christmas Fund
Otto
Scott
Tom McArdle
the Garden
Miami
Fla
Jack Sharkey
South
Tuffy Griffith
Johnny Risko
Victorio Campolo
Sherkey
Max Schmeling
Teuten
New York State Athletic Commission
Diceusr
Slants on 1929 gridiron stars and 1932 hopes
The season closes with many flashy players leaving and several stars already showing promise for next year. Boastful backs like Booth Wood and Hinkle are cited, with Yale’s Albie hailed as a standout. Charley Paddock discusses Olympic plans and capitalizing athletic fame.
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McEver
Tennessee
Carideo
Notre Dame
Kelly
Kentucky
Wood
Harvard
Gentle
Pennsylvania
Leland
Texas Christian
Hewitt
Columbia
Hufford
Washington
Booth
Hinkle
Yale
Albie
Atom
New Haven
Penn
Franklin Field
Cornell
Red
Blue
Dempsey Disqualification Call Sparks Ring Controversy
In a charity bout Dempsey faced a foul dispute as Jimmy Johnston rushed the ring to protest. The crowd and officials felt Dempsey committed a foul after the Briton’s manager entered the ring, prompting calls for his disqualification.
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Dempsey
Mauler
Scott
Jimmy Johnston
New York State
New Arrangement Keeps Alabama Georgia Rivalry
Football fans in the region welcomed a revised schedule that preserves the annual Alabama versus Georgia clash. The series will end next year but not be lost, as games against Vanderbilt will be staged on alternating years in Nashville and Birmingham, giving North Alabama fans near equal access to the battles.
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Alabama
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Turcky Way
Nashville
Birmingham
Weather report shows 66/39 temperatures today
The weather bureau reports a high of 66 degrees and a low of 39 during the last 24 hours ending at seven this morning.
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Weather Bureau Today
River level easing as Tennessee river falls
The Tennessee river declined slightly today with a gauge reading of 6.2 feet, indicating a lowering water level at the monitored location.
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Tennessee
Mrs Mary Blevens to Move to Piney Grove
Special report from Cullman county Dec 11 notes Mary Blevens and family will make their future home at Piney Grove. Local friends regret their departure and wish them well. Also update on A M Buckalew resting well at Cullman hospital after appendectomy.
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Piney Grove
Corinth
Cullman County
Mary Blevens
A. M. Buckalew
Cullman Hospital
Buckalew
Legion's Annual Ball Called Off
The Morgan County post of the American Legion cancels its Christmas charity ball due to lack of a suitable venue. Post commander I. W. Timberlake says negotiations failed to find a large enough space, but the Legion will seek alternative fund raising to support its Christmas relief program.
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Morgan County
The
American Legion
I. W. Timberlake
Timberlake
Legion
Sewanee Honors Decatur Lad Happy Jeffries with Letter
Sewanee awarded varsity letters this week to Happy Jeffries of Decatur in his first eligible season. The award places him among the Sewanee letter recipients for the current football year.
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Happy Jeffries
Decatur
Sewanee
Jeffries
State Prepsters Given High Rank
Four Alabama players earned spots on the all Southern team this year. Moseley of Sidney Lanier Buck Hughes and Hundret mark of Tuscaloosa and Pistole of Murphy high Mobile made the quartet.
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Alabama
Moseley
Sidney Lanier
Buck Hughes
Hundretmark
Tuscaloosa
Pistole
Murphy High
Mobile
Sherman May Quit Football For Permanent Job
Curly Sherman considered leaving football to take a permanent job and quit school. He is described as possibly the best defensive end in North Alabama gridiron history and his loss would be a severe blow to the Red and Black.
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Curly Sherman
North Alabama
Tiger Contest Suggested Between Seowanee and Auburn Tigers
A proposed annual Thanksgiving Day clash would pit the Seowanee Tigers against the Auburn Tigers on Turkey Day. The idea envisions a formal matchup that could energize both programs after recent weaker seasons.
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Sewanee Tigers
Auburn Tiger
Iowa Offered Home and Home With Commodores for 1930 31
Iowa would play Vanderbilt in a home and home series in 1930 and 1931 after leaving the Big Ten. A Nashville game on Thanksgiving Day could replace Sewanee, but Vanderbilt officials may resist scheduling with a school facing recent struggles.
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Iowa
Vanderbilt Commodores
Nashville
Sewanee
Vandy
Admitted Slayer Is Free On Bond
James Davis, labeled as the admitted slayer of realtor A. M. Searcy in an attempted dice game hold up, was released on $500 bond in Birmingham Alabama. Judge John P. McCoy ordered the bond pending a habeas corpus hearing set for January 10. No charge was filed against Davis related to the bond agreement with Solicitor George Lewis Bailes and his attorneys.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Davis
A. M. Searcy
John P. McCoy
Circuit Court
Davis
George Lewis Bailes
Cage tryouts show progress for Central team candidates
Central cage practice continues with promise as thirty candidates compete for spots on the 15 man squad to be carried after the Christmas holidays. Coaches are encouraged by the serious effort shown by each hopeful in convincing mentors of their value.
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Central
Huntsville High Gears Up for Winter Basketball Schedule
Huntsville High, a strong North Alabama rival, begins the season after Christmas with most games to come while also playing early minor contests to secure a solid start for winter play.
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Huntsville High School
North Alabama
Fresh Stars Ready to Reinforce Alabama Backfield
Alabama expects strength in in next season despite Tony Holm injury. Veterans Spinner Campbell Flash Luther Ralph McRight return, and promising frosh join Hillman Holley Pat Cochrane and John Cain, all-Southern quarterback and Sid ney Lanier ace.
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Tony Holm
Bama
Campbell
Flash Luther
Ralph McRight
Hillman Holley
Tuscaloosa High
Pat Cochrane
John Cain
Sidney Lanier
Annual Banquet For Decatur Gridders By P T A
Central high school hosts the annual banquet Thursday at seven o clock to honor the Decatur football squad. About 50 to 60 attendees will hear talks from coaches and faculty as players select a captain and manager for 1930 and receive letters for 1929 service.
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P.T. A
Central High School
Decatur
Bird Hunters Enjoying Splendid Quail Sport in Morgan County
Morgan county Nimrods report a plentiful quail crop since the season opened in late November. Local hunters praise the birds and describe fine sport across the county.
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Morgan County Nimrods
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