Central basketball outlook improves with returning players
Central's basketball prospects brighten as lettermen Morrow Moye Hamilton Reeder and Eubanks show promise after two weeks of practice. Newcomers McMasters Doss Smith and Wells contribute height and potential while negotiations for the opening game with Moulton continue as January inter-scholastic play starts January 9.
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Moulton
Morrow
Moye
Hamilton
Reeder
Eubanks
McMasters
Doss
Smith
Wells
Assistant Chief Prepares December Police Report
In Chief absence due to illness, Assistant Chief John This prepares the December police department report for submission to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The month likely shows a material drop in December arrests versus December 1929.
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M. Riggsbee
John
Hendricks Named Assistant to Indianapolis Club President
Jack Hendricks, former six year manager of the Cincinnati Reds, will assist the Indianapolis club next season as assistant to president Norman A. Perry and act as general adviser and scout. He previously managed the local team before Cincinnati tenure.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jack Hendricks
Cincinnati Reds
Ianapolis American Associati
Norman A. Perry
Hendricks
Cincinnati
Alabama and Washington State Players Visit Hollywood
Football players from the University of Alabama and Washington State College toured Hollywood studios before the Rose Bowl. Coaches Wade and Hollingberg praised the outing as rest for their teams. Ticket sales topped 60 000 with an expected crowd near 75 000. Carnegie Library announced new hours and four new books added.
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Pasadena
Calif
University of Alabama
Washington State College
Hollywood
Northwest
Wallace Wade
Bama
Babe Hollingberg
Cougars
Edge
Gene
Carnegie Library
Improved Play Tightens Dixie Cage Race
The 1931 season brings about a crowded Dixie basketball race with at least a dozen contenders. Duke and Alabama loom as top forces, aided by returning veterans and strong recruits, while Tennessee Kentucky Florida Georgia Tulane Vanderbilt Washington and Lee North Carolina Maryland field solid squads.
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Blue Devils
Duke University
Durham
Jimmy Cameron
Alabama
Hank Crisp
O'Neil
Smith
Hood
Joyce
Wambygans
Walter
Malcolm Laney
Aiken
Kimbrough
Duke
Councillor
Werber
Farley
Croson
Rogers
Garber
Baker Boys Impress in Lawrence County Boxing Night
The Baker family starred as Jackie, Doyle and Tommie dominated last night’s American Legion card in Lawrence County. Pee Wee Verner halted Glen Daly in a spirited bout, while Tommie beat Willie Giffin and Doyle impressed with a sharp left and solid right against Carl Thompson.
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Baker
Lawrence County
American Legion Post
Jackie
Doyle
Tommie
Pee Wee” Verner
Decatur
Glen Daly
Huntsville
Tom Tinglé
Tingle
Carl Thompson
Willie Giffin
Moulton
Wiggins Hardware Moves to Fraternal Hall
Hartselle business changes begin with Wiggins Hardware leaving West Main Street for Fraternal Hall on the Bee Line Highway. India is the world’s largest producer of bast fabrics. A large flax area is grown in India but only the seed is used.
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Hartselle
Wiggins Hardware Company
West Main Street
Fraternal Hall
Bee Line Highway
India
First National
Wall Street
Golf and football notes from St Andrews and Southern Calif
Golf quirks at St Andrews Westchester feature the fifth green drop and new hazards as caddies react to stray shots. Southern California unveils a tough 1931 football slate led by St Marys and Georgia with Notre Dame trip on November 21. George Rudolph’s 878 three-game bowling burst is highlighted along with NL home run trends and chase for Babe Ruth’s 60.
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St. Andrews Club
Westchester County
New York
United States
St. Andrews
Greens
Southern California
Notre Dame
St. Mary’s
University of Georgia
South Bend
George Rudolph
Waukegan
George
National League
Hack Wilson
Babe Ruth
Philadelphia
Chicago
All-Stars Meet Rambler Five In Tough Tenn Clash
Tanner All-Star basketball team prepares for a hard home showdown with the Fayetteville Ramblers of Tennessee on Wednesday night. The Ramblers defeated the All-Stars twice last season, but Tanner vows to return the favor. Coach McLemore says his squad is in good shape and will give full effort in front of a large crowd.
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Alabama
Wade
Hollingberg
Washington
Tanner Club
Fayetteville, Tenn
Ramblers
Tanner Court
Tanner Crew
McLemore
Dodd Picks Tide As Easy Winner
Bobby Dodd, Tennessee quarterback turned Georgia Tech backfield coach, predicts Alabama defeats Washington State in the Rose Bowl. He cites Alabama’s strong line and aerial attack as decisive factors while noting Washington State may struggle to counter Alabama’s defense.
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Atlanta
Bobby Dodd
Tennessee
Alabama
Washington State
Alabama Football Nickname Debate Stirs Fans
Ben Bloodworth argues for keeping the romantic title Crimson Tide while dismissing The Thin Red Line. He says the Crimson Tide nickname should endure and reflects on its association with Alabama football.
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Crimson Tide
Alabama
Ben Bloodworth
University of Alabama
Harris Leading In Bowling Score
Decatur Daily reports Harris atop the bowling score standings with a team record match total of 2034 points.
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Harris
Decatur Daily
Luther Harris
Jas. Morrow
B. O. Sims
R. E. Harris
A. L. McCauley
Jas. Mitchell
Herman Troup
J. D. E Lowe
Bankers
J. Luther Harris
Woco Pep
L. and N. Freight Team Defeated in Bowling Match
Bankers edged the L. and N. Freight Office 3 to 1 in a 10 pin bowing match at the YMCA Friday night. Priday led with a strong score as the contest concluded.
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Bankers
L. & N Freight Office
Central Grid Schedule Near Complete For Next Season
All but three gridiron dates for Central's upcoming football season are filled, the athletic authorities announced. Tentative games remain for these dates and the full schedule is expected to be announced within ten days.
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Central
Blood transfusion motor corps formed in Wallasey
A volunteer blood transfusion motor corps has been organized in Wallasey England with 17 car owners agreeing to rush blood donors to hospitals at night.
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Wallasey
England
Coaches Seek Modifications to Football Rules
New York December 30. Football Coaches convene to urge three rule changes and retain the extra point. After heated debate and revised resolutions, emphasis on fall practice limits and post season games. The adopted measures call for delayed start, non compulsory spring practice, and moderated fall sessions.
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New York
Hugo Bezed
W. W. Roper
Princeton
England weighs talkie movie gear for battleships
England studies installing talking motion picture equipment on battleships to modernize naval entertainment and communication capabilities, evaluating costs, durability, and strategic impact for fleet use.
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England
New Bleachers Installed at Central Gymnasium
New bleachers and goals are being installed at Central gym in prep for the basketball season. The upgraded seating will accommodate 300 to 400 spectators when chairs are added to bleacher seating.
Telegram Rates Cut for London to South America
Telegrams from London to South America are reduced by two cents per word, lowering cable rates to Argentina and Chile to 50 cents per word.
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London
South America
Argentina
Chile
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