Stagg Questions All American Pick Amid Coaches Meet
Amos Alonzo Stagg, long time Chicago coach, arrives in New Orleans to attend the national football coaches meeting and argues that selecting an All American team is absurd. He says no clear measuring rod exists and all round players should matter more than single skills. He recalls Camp’s first team in 1889 and notes the difficulty of a fair national choice.
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New Orleans
Amos Alonzo Stagg
University of Chicago
Naional Association of Football Coaches
United States
Walter Camp
Amos Alonzo
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Rodgers
West Virginia University
Pep” Warner
Stanford
Panto Pr
Tampa
Fiesty
Hudkins Prepares For De Vos Bout At Madison Square Garden
Ace Hudkins, light sparring at Iliman's gym, drops to 154 pounds for the 160-pound limit. He strains to shed weight after a prior cut to 85 for welterweight. De Vos trains nearby at St Nicholas gym, nearing 160 pounds as their final prep before Friday night at MSG.
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New York
Ace Hudkins
Iliman
Rene de Vos
Madison Square Garden
Nebraska Wildcat
St. Vicholas
de Vos
Notable champions reach across sports in 1928 crowd
A composite photo lists top sports figures regarded as world champions or leaders in their fields. Names include Helen Wills, Bobby Jones, Johnny Weismuller, Edouard Horemans, Henri Cochet, Reigh Count, Rogers Hornsby, and Mickey Walker among others, reflecting a year of upsets and shifting titles.
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Helen Wills
Bobby Jones
Johnny
Weismuller
Chams
Edouard Horemans
Henri Cochet
France
el Ouafi
Pete Des Jardines
Elizabeth
California Bears eyes on another near victory in Rose Bowl race
The article argues California and Georgia Tech as top contenders for the national title before the Rose Bowl. It notes California tied Stanford and Southern California, with Tech strong offensively and defensively, and predicts a fierce battle on New Year’s Day to decide the national championship.
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Georgia Tech
Pasadena
Californie
United States
Southern California
Notre Dame
Trojans
California
Stanford
Army
California Bear
Tech
Eison
Schmidt
Nibs” Price
Pennsylvania
Husky
Wwarriors
Rotary to Resume Meeting Schedule
The Decatur Rotary Club will resume its regular Monday noon meetings at the YMCA after a postponement from Monday. Officials say the club will hold Friday noon sessions this week and return to the usual Monday schedule the following week.
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Rotary
Decatur Rotary Club
River Falling as Gauge Hits 44 Feet Today
The Tennessee river gauge showed 44 feet as water levels receded today. Local officials monitored the fall and warned residents in flood prone areas to remain alert for rising waters.
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Tennessee
Ill of flu confines J M Hatfield Daily circulation manager
J M Hatfield the Daily circulation manager is confined to his home by an influenza attack.
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J. M. Hatfield
The
Daily
Flor ence Jeweler J. W. Sommers Visits Decatur
Decatur welcomed J. W. Sommers, a prominent Florence jeweler, during a business visit this week. His trip highlights ongoing trade and local client contacts in the region.
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J. W. Sommers
Florence Jeweler
Decatur
Temperature Records From Local Weather Bureau
The weather bureau reports a 24 hour high of 53 degrees and a low of 33 degrees. Officials issued the figures as part of daily temperature records for the region.
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Weather Bureau
Trace of Rain Despite Thunder and Lightning
Despite thunderstorms and vivid lightning, only a trace of rain fell here in the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. today. The brief shower contrasted with typical mid-summer storms and December weather.
Decatur Alabama Shines With Community Spirit and Growth
Residents celebrate Decatur's strong schools, riverfront parks, and small business vitality. Local leaders highlight affordable housing, cultural events, and regional connections boosting jobs and quality of life.
Richard Barthelmess Stars in Out of the Ruins at Princess Theatre
Patrons at the Princess Theatre will meet Richard Barthelmess in his new film Out of the Ruins, a fast moving romantic drama based on a Sir Philip Gibbs short story. The star returns to a love tale after acclaimed character studies in Broken Blossoms and other works.
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Princess Theatre
Richard Barthelmess
First National Star
Out of the Ruins
Sir Philip Gibbs
Barthelmess
Ductions
Tel’able
David
France
Gould Sees Probe Coming for 1929
A collage of remarks on amateur versus professional status in sports and entertainment. Notes Weissmuller, Ray, Richards and others weighing money, training, family, and the allure of professional play amid shifting definitions and governing rules.
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Gould
Funeral services for two Steppville residents
Funeral services were held today at Mt. Zion in Cullman county for Mrs. D. D. Robinson and Mrs. E. A. Rich, residents of Steppville, who were killed Tuesday in a sudden death incident.
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Mt. Zion
Cullman County
D. D. Robinson
E. A. Rich
Steppville
Tennessee Valley Project Seen as Alabama's Future Industry Leader
A regional projection casts the Tennessee Valley as the forthcoming industrial leader for Alabama highlighting growth potential and economic impact across the region.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Daily sells billheads in any quantity
Billheads are offered for sale in any quantity at The Daily. The notice emphasizes flexible ordering and broad availability for customers needing customizable fiscal documents. Specific prices or minimums are not listed in the fragment.
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