Self Defense Taught Gridders at Kentucky Wildcat Camp
Kentucky daily notes 1928 football training shifts as coach Bernie Shivnit emphasizes boxing work for linemen and backs. Ed Covington, brother of Hero Covington, arrives at Lexington weighing around 144 pounds and aims to join the varsity backfield next year.
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Kington
University of Kentucky
Bernie Shivnt
Wild
University
Ilinois
Shirley
Seeinn
Kentucky
Ed Covigton
Covington
Lexington
Weather Record Shows Mild Day With Highs 71 Degrees
The weather record indicates a high of 71 degrees and a low around 63 degrees. Skies remain largely clear with light winds, and no precipitation is reported.
Caddo Swamps Union Hill In 52-6 Basketball Game
Caddo ranged up and down the court Friday afternoon to defeat Union Hill 52 to 6 despite freezing temperatures. The one sided affair put Caddo in strong position for a lead in basketball circles in this end of the state.
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Caddo
Union Hill
Loughran Wins Light Heavyweight Title at MSG
Tommy Loughran defeated Jimmy Slattery in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden New York to claim the world light heavyweight championship in a thrilling display. Loughran, a sturdy young contender from Buffalo, earned the title with a decisive victory.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Tommy Loughran
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
One-Legged Center and One-Armed End Spark Local Football Try
In Charlotte on December 18 AP reports a newspaper carrier foot ball team trial featured a center with a cork leg and a left end missing an arm. Pivot Stewart ran fast and Garland played left end to keep his arm on the flank.
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Charlotte
N. C
Seacs
di Stewart
Kenneth Garland
Cage prospects at Moulton Heights labeled not bright
F E Burleson principal and coach warns cage prospects at Moulton Heights are not bright this year. He notes practice has started with a scrappy team and much talent is new, delaying cohesion in attack and defense.
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Moulton Heights
F. E. Burleson
Burleson
Joe Lousier Confident in Knockout Bout at Hill's Garage
Joe Lousier, a Birmingham lightweight, trains for a December 26 clash at Hill's Garage with rival “Big Boy” Oscar, aiming to end the bout quickly. He sheds a sprained ankle and cane, while manager Kid Smith prepares Horace Hooper for the 8 round semi-final in the 125 to 130 pound range.
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Joe Lousier
Oscar
Birmingham
Hill
Joe
Lousier
Kid Smith
Horace Hooper
Divorce and marriage totals for Morgan county and Alabama
Morgan county statistics show 1926 marriages at 68 percent and 448 in 1925, with 70 divorces in 1926 versus 71 in 1925 and no annulments. Alabama state records report 30,103 marriages in 1926 versus 29,706 in 1925, and 3,498 divorces in 1926 compared with 8,428 in 1925.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Tracks Restored on Market Street Lower Grade
The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks along Market street have been put back in place on the lower grade after shifting due to street grade lowering. Crews of workmen were engaged today in placing the tracks permanently.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Market Street
Crimson Tide Faces Tough Schedule for 1928 Football
Alabama plans a demanding 1928 schedule with games at Madison against Wisconsin and trips to Starkville Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Key clashes include Mississippi Mississippi A and M Tennessee Sewanee Kentucky and Georgia as the team aims for another southern title.
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Crimson Tide
Alabama
University of Wisconsin
Tide
Madison
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Tuscaloosa
Sewanee
Birmingham
Georgia
Banjo Star Uncle Dave Macon to Perform at Local School
Uncle Dave Macon and Sam McGee of Tennessee will appear at Moulton Heights school Thursday at 7 pm. Principal F. E. Burleson announced the event as a school benefit.
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Dave’ Macon
Sam McGee
Tennessee
Moulton Heights
F. E.burleson
Huntsville Beats Monrovia Lads 26 19
Huntsville High defeats Monrovia Lads 26 to 19 in a high school game. Details on location and period are unclear from the scant OCR text.
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Huntsville
Monrovia
London Extends Christmas Holiday Amid Boxing Day Stretch
Londoners will enjoy an extended holiday as Christmas falls on Sunday. Boxing Day plus an extra day will be observed with stock markets and wire houses closed from Saturday noon to Wednesday. Bulletins will be broadcast as news outlets pause until the following morning. Hotels prepare lavishly forAmericans and others celebrating with roast turkey, peppermint candies and Christmas trees.
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London
Stock Exchange
River gauge steady at 6.2 feet this morning
The Tennessee river level shows little movement with the gauge reading 6.2 feet this morning. Local observers report a calm current and no immediate flooding threat as water reach remains near the same mark.
Twenty Reports Begin Basketball Tryouts at Central High
About 20 candidates formed the squad for the first basketball practice session at Central high gym. The initial session focused on fundamentals with limited contact as coaches evaluate players. Through the week several cuts are expected and the varsity roster will number between 10 and 16. The season schedule lists 15 to 20 games with negotiations ongoing to face strong opposition in Alabama.
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Central High Gymnasium
Alabama
Sassafras Roots Mentioned as Hope of Ma Sassafras
A Decatur businessman Mr Willingham from the Flint section says sassafras roots are the main hope for Christmas, noting a cautious outlook for a spirited season as officers oversee the coin breaking stills in the area.
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Sassafras
Christias
Willingham
Flint
Will
Decatur
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