Schmeling to defend title against Mickey Walker in Miami bout
Max Schmeling will defend his heavyweight crown against Mickey Walker in a 15 round title bout planned for late February in Miami. Promoter Joe Jacobs said articles were signed for a Garden show and that Schmeling may also meet Dempsey or Sharkey later in the year.
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Walker
Schmeling
Jacobs
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
New York
Garden
Schmeing
Dempsey
Sharkey
Jacob
Germany
Dixie Circuit Is Well Established
The Dixie conference after one year is firmly established according to Gilbert W. Mead president in a press statement for the Associated Press. The conference has a limited membership of ten, but only nine members are currently in the circuit.
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Gilbert W. Mead
Associated Press
Duke Captain Involved With Law After DWI Charge
Lowell Mason captain elect of Duke's grid machine was released from city jail Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was held on a bond under $100 awaiting further action.
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Lowell Mason
Duke
Bulldogs Set Schedule With NYU Return
Georgia's 1932 grid slate centers on Southern opponents with one return visit to New York University. The Bulldogs host VPI Tulane UNC Florida Clemson Auburn Georgia Tech while visiting NYU in New York City and Navy in Atlanta on selected Saturdays.
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Georgia
New York University
Florida
Athens
N.Y U
New York City
Clemson
Auburn
Columbus
Navy
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Cowboy Phelps Clashes With Bob Godwin for Two Crowns
Curtis Sanford debuts as Gorgas post matchmaker in Birmingham with a real clash between light heavyweights Cowboy Phelps and Bob Godwin. Two titles Southwestern and Southern light heavyweight crowns are at stake. Godwin won the Southern title by defeating Battling Bozo. Phelps has fought 107 bouts, 100 wins, and has never drawn.
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Curtis Sanford
Gorgas Post
American Legion
Birmingham
Bone Buster
Cowboy Phelps
Bob Godwin
Florida
Southwestern
Godwin
Battling Bozo
Phelps
Munn Wins Tribune Trophy as Big Ten MVP
Clarence Munn, Minnesota’s star guard and All American, was named winner of the Chicago Tribune’s trophy for the league’s most valuable performer. The award board was made up largely of coaches and officials.
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Clarence Munn
Minnesota
Chicago Tribune
Indebtedness Pared In Calhoun County
ANNISTON AL A Dec 28 The Calhoun county board of revenue led by chairman John D Henry has cut a 437000 red balance by 610000 this year He aims to further reduce debt by 1932 while continuing road work and paying down the county courthouse annex balance and other improvements.
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Anniston
Ala
John D. Henry
Calhoun County Board of Revenue
Henry
McClellan Antiaircraft Unit Prepares for Miami Race Trip
Fort McClellan Alabama December 28. The 69th Coast Artillery anti aircraft unit trains for a peace time demonstration and Battery A will leave January 2 for an overland trip to Miami to compete in the All American Air races January 17 to 9. Capt E G Gowen commands supported by Lieut J L Goff and Lieut Lloyd Shepard acts as post adjutant before joining Col Frederic H Smith in South training for the Walker match. A football field is often called a gridiron due to the white yard lines.
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Fort Mcclellan
Ala
69Th Coast Artillery
Miami
Fla
E. G. Gowen
J. L. Goff
Lloyd Shepard
Frederic H. Smith
Trojans Favored To Win Fifteenth Rose Game
Southern California enters New Year’s Day clash as favorite in Pasadena against Tulane, unbeaten southern champions and claimants of the national title, after notable wins over Notre Dame and Georgia. The Rose Bowl scene and captains are pictured.
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Trojans
Southern California
Notre Dame
Georgia
Pasadena
Cal
Tulane
Pacific Coast
Bozo Not Matched In Week's Bouts
Battling Bozo of Birmingham who already disposed of two opponents in the NBA light heavyweight tournament will not appear on this week's cards as scrapping resumes in the Chicago stadium Wednesday night.
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Battling Bozo
Birmingham
Chicago
Declines Shown For Births and Deaths
Birmingham Alabama reports a small drop in births and deaths for 1931 from 1930 figures. For January–November 1931 there were 4,643 births and 3,209 deaths, with annual totals forecast at 5,065 births and 3,501 deaths. The year 1930 saw 5,199 births and 3,548 deaths. The data include 137 for a certain group and four noted incidents.
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Birmingham
Ala
Health Department
Knights of Pythias to Elect Officers Tonight
Hermoine Lodge No. 16 will elect officers for the ensuing term at a 7:30 PM meeting. The session convenes in the lodge rooms on Bank Street and all members are urged to attend.
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Hermoine Lodge No. 16
Knights of Pythias
Bank Street
Tide to Meet Southern Teams in Early 20th Century Schedule
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team opens January 4 against Howard in Tuscaloosa and will play only Southern opponents before the 8 S. I. C. tournament in Atlanta beginning February 26. With several regulars gone, the Tide is not expected to be strong this season.
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Howard
Tuscaloosa
Tide
Atlanta
Tennessee
Georgia Tech
Vandy
Nashville
Knoxville
Kentucky
Lexington
Chattanooga
Sewanee
Ole Miss
Oxford
Miss. Aggies
Starkville
Alabama cows earn top health marks in November tests
In Birmingham on December 28, Alabama dairy herds show perfect tuberculin test results for November with 17,012 cattle tested and none failing. The month adds to 241,014 cattle across 51,803 herds in the state Tuberculin testing campaign to eliminate diseased animals continues statewide.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Bureau of Animal Industry
Workers' Council Meets Wednesday at Southside Baptist
The Workers' Council of the Southside Baptist church will hold its regular monthly session on Wednesday evening at 7:00. Mid week prayer services will start 30 minutes after the council meeting.
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Southside Baptist Church
California Beats Techmen 19 to 6 in rout at Atlanta
California Golden Bears avenge Rose Bowl defeat by Georgia Tech with a 19 to 6 victory in Atlanta. Rusty Gill and Hank Schaldach spark the Bears while Tech’s defense holds for three quarters before the late breakthrough. Tech captain Monk Neblett stands out on defense as California accrues 325 yards from scrimmage.
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California
Golden Bears
Georgia Tech
Yellow Jackets
Pasadena
Californians
Tech
Bears
Ech
Flower
Schaldach
Monk” Neblett
Rusty” Gill
Hank Schaldach
Watch Party Set For Thursday At Southside Baptist
The Y W A of Southside Baptist church plans a Thursday evening watch party at the pastorium inviting all members to greet the New Year. The report also notes the Buddhist faith’s largest monastery, the Dubung in Lhasa Tibet, housing 8 000 monks and students.
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Y. W A
Southside Baptist Church
Lhasa
Tibet
Air routes expanded with 17,500 miles lighted or under construction
The report notes 17,500 miles of airways now either lit for night travel or in the process of construction, highlighting significant growth in aviation infrastructure. This expansion signals stronger routes and improved safety for pilots and passengers across the network.
Speeches Highlight Stewardship at Ninth Street Church
G E Jones and R L Yarbrough delivered three minute talks at Ninth Street Methodist Sunday during morning and evening services. The Stewardship and Tithing program drew large crowds at both sessions.
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G. E. Jones
R. L. Yarbrough
Ninth Street Methodist
Holiday Season Is Unusually Quiet
Police report a notably quiet holiday season with few serious calls and no major accidents. Assistant chief John Bryant credits the lull to low incidents of over indulgence and little lawlessness, noting officers measure holidays by serious events rather than minor arrests.
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John Bryant
Southern starts court play soon for Bingham team
Southern opens a 20 game schedule with five regulars and reserve material. Coach Ben Englebert emphasizes a fast AR style offense with short passes. Veterans Wylie Waller Walter Wright join newcomers Lake Battle Tom Hagan Paul Taylor Joe Norris and Stevenson from last year’s freshman squad. Upcoming games include Howard Mercer at Macon Middle Tennessee Normals at Murfreesboro Western Kentucky at Bowling Green Tennessee Poly at Cooksville and Millsaps plus the Dixie conference tournament February 23 to 26.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bingham-Southern Baske
Ben Englebert
Wylie Waller
Walter Wright
Walter Holt
Chesty Allbrooks
Roy Jackson
Lake Battle
Tom Hagan
Paul Taylor
Joe Norris
Stevenson
Howard
Mercer
Macon
Middle Tennessee Normals
Murfreesboro
Western Kentucky
Bowling Green
Tennessee Poly
Cooksville
Meeting will be led by J W McCluskey at Ninth Street Methodist
Mid week prayer services at Ninth Street Methodist will be conducted by J W McCluskey in the pastor's absence from the city.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
J. W. McCluskey
To Visit Birmingham With Reverend Tyndal and Mrs Tyndal
Rev Tyndal pastor of the South Side Baptist Church and Mrs Tyndal left shortly after noontime today for Birmingham where they will be guests of friends and relatives for several days and return Friday.
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Tyndal
Southside Baptist Church
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