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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

3

Cain To Direct Alabama Attack In Rose Bowl Bid

Sophomore John Harry Cain will lead Alabama's offense in the Rose Bowl against Washington State. Coach Wallace Wade seeks a fullback and capable passer, with Cain regarded as a strong punter and versatile playmaker alongside veterans Pooley Hubert Red Barnes and Johnny Mack Brown. The 1930 Tide lineup emphasizes youth and depth, aiming for a balanced attack and solid backfield around Cain.

Tuscaloosa Ala Pooley Hubert Red Barnes Ihway John “Harry” Cain Alabama Washington State Pasadena Calif Wallace Wade Tony Holm Wade Cain Sig-Nam Bama Grant Gillis Bobby Dodd Tennessee Hubert Johnny Mack Brown Barnes Buckler Jones Camp Holmes Perry Hudson Enis Red Barnes Ershel Caldwell Red Brown Chfe Taylor Biggagler Pearce Seem Pickard John Luther Monk Campbell Ralph McRight Freddie Sington Clements Moore Elmore Miller Howard Eberdt

Eastern Stars To Depart Tonight For Shine Benefit Game

Twenty two Eastern and Big Ten University football stars under Coaches Kerr and Hanley depart for San Francisco to face Western stars in the Shine hospital benefit game December 27. Twelve Eastern players join ten from the Big Ten with a Northwestern practice at Dyche Stadium. The series has seen the Far West win three times and the East twice.

Chicago Andy Kerr Colgate Dick Hanley Northwestern San Francisco Shine Hospital Big Ten Dyche Stadium Far West

Boxing results from London to Newark Monday night

Fights last night report a series of boxing outcomes across cities. Foreman and Cuthbert drew in London, Christner stopped Panka in Pittsburgh, O Kelly defeated Friedman in Boston, Fay defeated Hunt in Tulsa, Wise man and Mays won in Des Moines, Nichols outpointed Burns in Buffalo, Ramey beat Holaike in Rochester, Babe Herman stopped Leon in Miami, Dundee stopped Golden in Newark.

Associated Press London England al Foreman Montreal Que Johnny Cuthbert Drew Pittsburgh K. O. Christner Akron George Panka Boston Don O'Kelly Ireland al Friedman Tulsa Okla al Fay Babe Hunt Ponca City

Priceville Girls Defeat Falkville 24 to 17

The Priceville girls defeated the Falkville girls 24 to 17 on Saturday evening at Falkville. Star players were Miss Mattie Lou Bean for Priceville and Miss Summerford for Falkville with Tomlinson officiating as referee and Miss Miller as umpire.

Priceville Falkville Girls Falkville Miss Summerford Mattie Lou Bean Tomlinson Miller

Wade Prepares Second Team For Pasadena Trip

Wade plans to finish training Thursday and take 35 players to Pasadena, arriving December 23 after a stop at Grand Canyon. The squad’s performance is seen as solid but not superior to Gillis in 1927 or Hubert in 1926. No practice during the journey.

Tuscaloosa Wade Gillis Hubert Pasadena Grand Canyon

Charity Game Talks In New York For Fund Drive

New York Chapter Knights of Columbus plans a December 27 charity game with northern college stars vs southern counterparts to push the fundraiser past a million dollars. Organizers face player alignment and venue issues amid potential late December weather and nebulous arrangements. Past four charity games raised 838 000 with Army Navy at 600 000 and Notre Dame all stars Giants 115 000 strong. Auditors recheck final Army Navy totals while estimates aim to exceed 600 000.

New York Knights of Columbus American Legion Mayor’s Committee For the Relief of Army Navy Notre Dame All Stars New York Giants New York University Colgate Fordham

Irish Start Mixed In Big Ten Basketball

Purdue defeated Notre Dame 34 to 22 at Lafayette marking the Big Ten's second win over the Irish this season. Northwestern routed Notre Dame 44 to 29 last week while Iowa fell 17 to 16 to Bley College, with the Hawkeyes relying on mostly sophomore players.

Chicago Big Ten Notre Dame Purdue Lafayette Northwestern Irish Iowa Pennance Hawkeyes Bley College

Rudolph Wins Fifth Straight in World Pocket Billiards Tourney

Rudolph of Chicago edged Onofrio Lauri of New York 125 to 124 in 21 innings to stretch his lead to five straight victories in the world pocket-billiards championship. Ralph Greenleaf, defending champ from New York, is runner-up after trouncing Arthur Woods 125 to 24 in 18 innings and reasserting form.

New York Rudolph Ralph Greenleaf Chicago New

Notre Dame Eleven Dominates Nation in 1930 Grid Rivalry

Alan Gould notes Notre Dame and the Rough Riders dominate the national scene with players from New York Philadelphia New Jersey and across the nation. He cites Carideo Kosky Conley Brill and O Connor as standout backs and centers praising Notre Dame’s cross country recruiting and strong defense against Army Northwestern SMU and others.

Notre Dame Pennsylvania Rough Riders All-America Eleven Marshall Duffield

Cougars 10 Reach Pasadena Early for Rose Bowl Prep

Washington State College coach E. Hollingbery shifts travel to depart Portland December 22 for Pasadena arriving December 24 to stage an early practice ahead of the January 1 Rose Bowl with Alabama. He plans two teams to study Alabama plays with officials named Evans Hutchins Powell and others.

Pullman, Wash E. Hollingberg Washington State California Alabama Pasadena Cougars Hollingberg Portland the Roses Robert ‘Evans Milikan College H. T. Hutchins Purdue Sam Dolas Oregon State Walter Powell Wisconsin Orin E.hollingberg Hutchins and Powell Wallace Wade Wade Hollingbery

Alabama Blocker Powers Ground Game Behind The Touchdowns

Sports writers note his vicious blocking has opened lanes for scoring runs by better known backs at Alabama. His crucial blocking work fuels the team’s offensive success and touchdown output this season.

Bama

Dixie conference forms inside S I A A structure

The Dixie conference forms within the S I A A with Centre College Howard Mercer Spring Hill University of Chattanooga Southwestern Millsaps and Mississippi College invited for closer ties. Dean G W Mead of Birmingham Southern elected president. officers include W O Swan J W Causey C B Wray and Mike Donahue.

Centre College of Kentucky Howard Birmingham Southern Birmingham Mercer Macon Springhill Mobile Ala University of Chattanooga Southwestern Memphis Millsaps At Jackson Miss Mississippi College Clinton Sequence Bohameas Sem Tusky Mississippi Dean G. W. Mead Birmingham- Southern Dixie Atlantic Seaboard Florida Carolinas Dean Mead W. O. Swan J. W. Causey Howard College C. B. Wray Mike Donahue Springhall

Montgomery May Get Auburn Game

Professor C L Hare chairman of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute athletics committee and Southern Conference president said negotiations were under way to move the 1931 Thanksgiving game with North Carolina to Montgomery. The two teams signed a two year agreement and the first game was in Columbus Georgia, the next in Columbia DC, but Hare believed the Gamecocks would consent to Montgomery as the site.

Auburn Ala C. L. Hare Alabama Polytechnic Institute Southern Conference Montgomery Acon Carolina Columbus Ga Columbia D. C Hare Gamecocks

Cubs Find Already Have First Sucker

Chicago reports Vincent Barton a 22 year old prospect bought from Baltimore last summer as an outfielder. Officials consider converting him to first base to understudy Charlie Grimm and George Kelly after failing to land Jim Bottomley.

Chicago Cubs Baltimore Althose Vincent Barton Jim Bottomley St. Louis Cardinals Rogers Hornsby William L. Veeck Barton Orioles Hornsby Charlie Grimm George Kelly

South Carolina to Get 1931 Schedule Announcement

Coach Chet Wynne will announce the 1931 schedule this Saturday, alongside additional news for South Carolina. Readers can still browse the Classified Christmas gift columns for desirable selections.

South Carolina Chet Wynne

One Motto Guides S I A A President Dr Provine

One motto used by S I A A president Dr Provine guides his long career as educator chemist and athlete. Born in Calhoun county Mississippi he graduated at the University of Mississippi and earned a Ph D in chemistry in Germany in 1882. For 38 years he served Mississippi College Clinton and for 21 years has been its president. Since 1923 he has led the S I A A.

Mississippi College Clinton, Miss S.1. AA

McRight Praised as Tide’s Unknown Soldier Ahead of Rose Bowl

Lawrence County’s Ralph McRight, a key block and tackle backfield member for Alabama, earns high praise as the Crimson Tide readies for its third Rose Bowl bid. He’s dubbed the Unknown Soldier for his sterling play and steady contributions.

Crimson Tide Ralph McRight Lawrence County Alabama

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