Officers Named for Special School Bond Election
A long list identifies officers and clerks for each beat in the upcoming special school bond election on January 20. Names include ward managers and returning officers across Beat 1 through Beat 25, with stations in Albany Lacon Oak Ridge Austinville Gum Pond Moulton Heights Fairview and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Era
C. M. Livingston
W. E. Forbes
A. B. Hodgins
Clerks
E. Peete
T. W. Prosser
W. V. Davidson
Bens
Manaera
C. T. Dinsmore
G. Forenes
Jas. S. Coutsng
Har Wyatt
Lamar Penney
Officer
W. H. Lorber
Lacy Springs
Manaora
R. A
L. Haynes
D. D. Lake
W. A. Teans
C. J. Roberts
J. ‘Parkman
Sim Wallace
Austinville
J. W. Bracken
H. B. Bradshaw
L. Pepper
J. M. Clark
J. FP. English
Officr
Tennis Sparkman
Gum Pond
Fairview
W. B. McCulloch
T. R. McRee
J Vv. Murphy
W. E. Ryan
E. A. Fennell
Monk
Southern Stars Farewell in Pasadena Rivalry Clash
The article recalls the Dixie West contest in Los Angeles marking the end of an era for twenty Southern players, many captains from 1927, with Freddie Pickhard shining amid a field of legends. It notes Pop Warner versus Dan McGugin tactics, the mud favoring the South, and lists retiring stars and coaches from Southern programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
West
Pasadena
Alabama
B. Red Brown
Los Angeles
Freddie Pickhard
Bill Spears
Jack McDowall
Vernon Sharp
Vanderbilt
Elvin Butcher
Tennessee
Creson
Crowley
Spots
Pickhard
Hood
Caldwell
Bowdoin
Barnhill
Thompson
Monville
Thomas
Estes
Brown
Middlekauft
Dodson
Cohen
Wallace Wade
Pacific Coast
Pop Warner
Dan McGugin
Pop
South
McGugin
Hembree Moves Farm Operation to Albany Area
Hembree, previously on Danville route two, relocates farming operations to Albany route four near Austinville. He will continue farming at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hembree
Danville
Albany
Austinville
Football season 1927 leaves many unbeaten and upsets
The 1927 season ended with several major teams undefeated or with one loss, but no clear national champion emerged. Pittsburgh claimed the East, Illinois won the Big Ten, and Notre Dame, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Southern California were among top contenders amid widespread upsets and colorful crowds at stadiums nationwide. The season introduced a new rules code changing goal post placement and lateral passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tufts
Georgia
Tech
Bulldogs
Tllinoil
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Texas A. & M
Washington and Jefferson
West Virginia
Yale
Army
Pitt
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Southern California
Trojans
Stanford
Illinois
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Missouri
Southwest
Texas
Vanderbilt
Indiana
Iowa State
Santa Clara
St. Mary’s
America
Billiards Titles Crowned in 1927 International Meet
Walker Cochran won the 18.2 balk line championship from a strong field and set a new high run average of 9.758 for the tournament. Willie Hoppe kept his 18.1 title. Otto Reiselt won three cushion. Frank Taber ski captured the pocket billiards. Amateurs Francis Appleby won 18.1, John A. Clinton 18.2 with a high single average of 60. J. Howard Shoemaker triumphed in pocket billiards. Gene Ruark took the three cushion title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Walker Cochran
Cochran
Willie Hoppe
Otto Reiselt
Frank Taberski
Basketball in 1927 by International News Service
New York's Original Celtics dominated the pro circuit after joining the American League mid season. They endured a five defeats debt to Brooklyn but finished second in that half and won the playoff from Cleveland in three straight games. Kansas City A C won the A A U championship and Dartmouth claimed the Eastern Intercollegiate title for the first time in fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
NEW York
Celtics
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Kansas City A. C
Dartmouth
Tade at Home and Dollar Worth Double Duty
Tade promotes a home shopping plan where purchases are made for customers and returned to them, promising value through a dollar that works twice as hard. The concept emphasizes convenience and cost efficiency for household budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tade
Every Monday Plan for Fights at Hil's Garage
The American Legion plans to continue sponsoring bouts at Hil's garage on Bank Street though last night's event drew poorly. Promoters see potential to build patronage with steady promotion and public interest, despite unclear future sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hil
Bank Street
American Legion
Kearns Signs Baker in Boxing Management Shakeup
A report from New York states promoter Jess Smith’s deal places Sergeant Baker under promoter Sam Kearns, with $10,000 per letter from Kearns in Los Angeles. Baker, seen as Decatur’s rising fighter, won his first pro bout on the Legion card and eyed a home visit during the holidays amid talks of a rematch with Ace Hudkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae
Ack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Associated Press
New York
Baker
Kearns
Los Angeles
Teddy Hayes
Searns
Sten Weber
Olks
McDonald
Decatur
Ace Hudkins
Etto
Yankee Stadium
Hudkins
Shade
Larest
Junior Chamber Presses for Miller Club Return to Decatur
The Junior Chamber of Commerce reopens negotiations with Mike Kelley and the Minneapolis Miller pilot to bring the Millers back to Decatur for spring training. Civic leaders hope to secure the club for another season despite no definite plans from Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mike Kelley
Minneapolis Miller Pilot
Millers
Decatur
Kelley
Thousand Dollars Raised for Orphans in White Christmas Service
The First Methodist church in Athens raise over 1000 dollars for the Selma Methodist Orphanage during a White Christmas Service. A pageant directed by Mrs. E G Mackey featured more than fifty participants and preceded the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
First Methodist Church
Selma
E. G. Mackey
Ruth Training for Record Run as Yankees Prep
Babe Ruth begins season workouts under McGovern in St Petersburg as Gehrig and Ruth brace for 1928. Ruth weighs 222.5 pounds, trims habits, and vows to go strong at 34 with intense conditioning and steady training for a new home run record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankeesh
McGovern
Condit
Joe Dugan
Dave Bancroft
Lou Gehrig
Ruthy
Gehrig
St. Petersburg
Fla. B
Ruth
Yankees
McGéern
Rules Changes Spark Football Officials Meetings
New York Dec 28 AP A bitter clash over last year’s football rule changes looms as the Eastern Association of football officials meets to discuss revisions including lateral play and moving goalposts back to the line. The National Collegiate Athletic Association session and the football coaches association meet next, likely fueling further debate and possible reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Association of Football
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Edward K- Hall
Football Coaches’ Association
Spencer Class Banquet Set for January Fifth
Details are arranged for the Spencer Class of Central Methodist Church banquet to be held January 5 in Masonic hall. The program is being planned and the Virginia Graham class will serve the banquet. The event marks the end of a weeks long membership drive that increased the class from about 30 to over 700. Further notices will detail additional arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Central Methodist Church
Masonic Hall
Virginia Graham
Methodist Church
Decature License Schedules To Be Published Soon
City officials announce that license schedules for the coming year will be published in the next few days. Changes have been made and business owners are urged to review the changes affecting their lines of business.
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Decature
Grass Fires Reported Across City Blocks
Three grass blazes occurred on 746 é Street 714 4th Avenue West and Gordon Drive between Eighth Avenue East. Fire officials noted little damage and urged residents to avoid discarding lighted cigarettes and matches into grass plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th Avenue
Gordon Drive
Eighth Avenues
Boston Street Fire Department
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A. W. Davin
Aldridge
H. al . Rogers
A. Coppage
C. M. Riggabee
Aday
L. D. Gibson
J. M Clerks
J. E. Lamon
J. Rashburn
Bussey
Lee Me- Co
M. Mitchell
Hiro
E. L. Ryan
P. Ww
G. D. Eran
Jnc
J. R. Adams
L. E. Bates
E. H. Childers
Lewis Chaffin
W. T. Moses
E. B. Puryear
Ryan’s Cross Roads
C. Boulding
G. W. Dinsmore
Geo. R. Stewart
W.A. Crawford
C. H. Ryan
R. L. Hamilton
D. Brock
L. W. Norton
W. M. Hix
L. S. Robinson
H.R. Ross
W. D. Cobb
Harvey W. Dillehay
C. E. Sittason
Cecil Vantreese
Paul H. Eubanks
W. C. Ezell
J. H. Putnam
Mana
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Hillis
E. Moutoni
East Boys
Bill
Jones
Cornelius Ace
Ki Oe Javes Syndicate
Ine
By David J. Walsh
Internationals News Service Sports Editor
Bie
Navy
Princeton
Sergeant Baker
Junior Chamber At Work For Baseball
Bull Fighter
Lindy
Charles A. Lindbergh
Fienta
Butt
Mexico City
Mexico
Ortiz
Lone Eagle
Aviator
Babe Ruth
Bambino
Alan J
New Golf Mead
Melvin A. Traylor
Chicago
Wm. C. Fownes
United States Golf Association
Albany Grain & Coal CO
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
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