LSU Coaching Drama Sparks Southern Conference Talk
Rumors swirl on February 4 1942 of Biff Jones joining LSU as head coach with Hardage possibly aiding Wade at Duke while Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt links deny changes. McGugin notes Hardage’s contract still runs and Fleming at Army says no word on Jones leaving.
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Louisiana State University
Decatur
Lewis Hardage
L. A. U. Post
New Orleans
Biff Jones
Army
Nashville
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Russ Cohen
Lewie Hardage
Hardage
McGugin
Duke
Wallace Wade
Wade
Alabama
Vandy
Phillip B. Fleming
United States Military Academy
Capt. Jones
March 1931 Remembers Trio of World Sports Figures
World sports sphere reveals the passing of a famed trio as March 1931 closes, with tributes highlighting their impact across athletics. Names and exact contributions noted by Jack Lords in the sport review.
Executive meet under way in New Orleans lights SC policies
Southern Intercollegiate Conference officials met behind closed doors in New Orleans to discuss eligibility standards entrance requirements and scholarships with Curly Byrd of Maryland objecting to public remarks. The body moved to executive session while debating a ban on recruiting stricter scholarships a commissioner oversight and a new radio ban on broadcasts while limiting camera use and officials’ fees.
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Southern Intercollegiate Conference
New Orleans
Curly Byrd
Maryland
Associated Press
Wilson Undergoes Medical Examination in Columbus
Hack Wilson underwent a physical examination in Columbus Ohio yesterday that could determine his baseball future. If he is in good shape the Cardinals probably will keep him. if not he may be put on the auction block.
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Hack Wilson
Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
Arlett Sent Back To Minors By Baltimore Club
Buzz Arlett, a veteran yet rookie in majors last year, will be sent back to the minors. A long price tag kept him west for 13 years, but he began well with the Phillies before finishing the season on the bench. He is waived to the Baltimore club of the International League.
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Buzz Arlett
West Coast
Phils
Baltimore
Susko Tries Hand With Cage Squad In Birmingham tryout
Susko who played first base this summer now tries basketball with the Birmingham Reds cage team. Pete seeks a berth on the pro outfit and Bill Eisemann, former catcher, also aims for a spot.
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Susko
Pete
Birmingham Reds
Bill Eisemann
Roettger Bought By Cincy Reds
Wally Roettger of the St. Louis Cardinals has been sold to the Cincinnati Reds. The purchase price was not disclosed.
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Roettger
Cincy
Reds
Wally Roettger
St. Louis
Schwartz Expects To Enter West Charity Game
Schwartz Notre Dame star halfback expects to join the East in the Fast West charity game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day despite a spine injury. He had been ruled out after an injury worsened in early season and in later games but notified coach Dick Hanley that he believes the injuries will heal enough by January 1 for him to play. He will join the squad in San Francisco on December 24.
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Marchment Schwartz
Notre Dame
San Francisco
Army
Schwartz
Dick Hanley
DISCO WINNERS IN BOWLING BOUT
Decatur Iron and Steel won the match 3 to 1 against Smith Equipment Co at the L and N Y M C A alleys last night. Notable bowling included two totals of 800 and 801 in the second game and many high single games. Monday’s match will pit the Bankers against the Post Office with the Post Office receiving a 62 pin handicap.
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Decatur Iron & Steel
Smith Equipment Company
Smith Equipment Co
Bankers
the Post Office
Decatur Roofers
Post Office
Shee Agiey 642 C. A. Carter 153 169 141— 463 Eon. Ie
N. M. Speake
Arthur Bowen
Jas. E. Morrow
Jas. Wilson
Seeee Ee IE
Tourney Lead Is Held by Ciscco Tourney Lead Is Held by Ciscco
The report notes a Ciscco lead in a tournament and mentions a 400 mile front from the world war, indicating a clash of teams and distant theater in a compact, period-voiced brief.
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Ciscco
Tide and Tigers to clash in Montgomery charity game
Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers alumni join for a Dec 26 charity football game in Montgomery at Cramton Bowl. Lanier grads join Cloverdale alumni with former players from both schools coaching. Receipts go to the Montgomery Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Auburn
Tigers
Sidney Lanier
Cloverdale High School
Lanier
Johnny Cain
Chesty” Moseley
Chartie Davidson
George Edge
Haygood Patterson
Tom Shackleford
Cloverdale
Tom Browin
Lindley Hatfield
Boots Chambless
Graves Urnhart
Felix Creighton
William Patterson
Bull” McFaden
Graham McClintock
Montgomery Tuberculosis Sanatorium
West Town Cagers Face Heights Club Test Game
West Decatur cagers tackle Moulton Heights today in a basketball clash. Both clubs are young players learning fundamentals on the court.
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West Town
Cagers
After Heights Club
West Decatur
Moulton Heights
River level falls as Tennessee rises to peak
The Tennessee river receded today after reaching 142 feet at seven o'clock this morning, signaling a retreat from the high water stage as conditions ease. Local observers noted the drop from peak levels with anticipation of further stabilization in the coming hours.
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Tennessee
Old Dobbin Is Still Given a Big Chance
In Birmingham on December 19, the city commission renews a contract for upkeep of the five watering places for animals. They note that despite 400 gasoline stations, Dobbin’s need remains as great as ever.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dobbin
Good Market Today Seen Upon Local Curb
A splendid day at the Decatur curb market with 12 sellers offering fine agricultural products for Decatur consumers. Local residents were plentiful, buying everything brought from the farms and selling well.
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Decatur Curb
Decatur
Cadets Begin Polo Drill at Auburn Reserve Corps
Auburn voters participate as Major Gustav Franke introduces polo to Reserve Training Corps cadets. Initial sessions feature 23 students in elementary and dummy drills.
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Auburn
Ala
Reserve Training Corps
Gustav Franke
Bell peppers and hot peppers sale listing
A compact grocery listing shows bell peppers and hot peppers offered by the pound at ten cents per ten pounds notes, indicating affordable produce pricing and available stock.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across A Long Legged Bird
A large set of crossword clues across numbered entries from insolvent to back words. The puzzle lists many definitions such as a long legged bird and various short answer prompts, including exclamations, body parts, and common phrases.
Treasure Hunt Set For Monday Night At YMCA
The YMCA hosts a treasure hunt starting at eight o'clock Monday evening. Central Hi-Y unit members join the event as the trail winds through several parts of the city promising a big time for all participants.
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Hi-V
R G Smith Tops Y M C A Bowlers
R G Smith leads Y M C A bowlers with a 176 average through the second week of the second go round. Other high marks include Carter Dobbs 169, Herman Safley 166, Jas Wilson 163, Roy Harris 159, and C C Teague 159, among several players with 150s and 146.
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R. G. Smith
Carter Dobbs
Herman Safley
Jas. Wilson
Roy Harris
C. C. Teague
Jas. Mitchell
E. J. Bryant
Lon C. Morrow
B. O. Sims
C. A. Carter
Fred
Bloodworth Has The Highest Score In Meet
Fred Bloodworth Jr. posted the top single score with 229 points while R G Smith led in match total with 566. The Bankers dominated team marks, achieving a standout single score of 823 and a match total of 2222.
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Fred Bloodworth, Jr
R. G. Smith
Bankers
Levinsky Upsets Loughran in Madison Square Garden Bout
King Levinsky scored a ten round decision over veteran Tommy Loughran at Madison Square Garden. The young heavyweight floored Loughran four times before the judges awarded Levinsky the win in a sensational upset.
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King Levinsky
Tommy Loughran
Madison Square Garden
Loughran
Horoscope for Those Born on This Day
Persons born on this day are drawn to music art and science and tend to seek deeper understandings of life. They enjoy creative pursuits and thoughtful exploration, often pursuing learning and reflection across varied fields.
Horoscope for Sunday Quick and energetic born on this day
Sunday horoscope notes that people born today are quick and energetic, very active, and tend to tackle tasks with fast pace, though progress may be uneven as they balance momentum with steady effort.
Rose Bowl Talk in New Orleans Raises South Bid
In New Orleans Mayor T Semmes Walmsley champions a Rose Bowl game for the South. He contends the Southern Conference would present a strong bid to host a contest pitting the top Southern team against an interregional rival, keeping the game in the South.
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New Orleans
T. Semmes Walmsley
Weico
Newleans
Through writing? Not elegant, say finished writing
The instruction notes that using through in phrases like He is through writing reads awkwardly. Prefer concise finish: He has finished writing. This avoids colloquial cadence while preserving meaning.
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Annerainh
M'Gugin
Lewis
OUI
Avers
Cohen
Sport Review
Jack Lords
E.S. Barnard
Gar Wood
Central Press Association, Inc
Co Ence
L. C. Glenn
8. V. Sanford
Georgia
C. P. Miles
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Smith Equipment
Tide and Tigers
Cain and Hatfield
Aaa
Bell Peppers
Hot Peppers
Wwe
Hill’s Creek
Cahaba
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
IAM
IGF
Bloodworth
Levinsky Bears
Oal
Decatur Coal Mfg. Co
Sterchi
Philco Radio
Philco
Terchi
Ema Ukee
Second Avenue
Bank Street
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