College football coaches seek closer voice on rules
Annual meeting in New York sees coaches pressing to join the rules committee. Knute Rockne leads a push for reversing muffed punt rules and preserving a one second shift stop. Governors favor returning long-standing lateral pass rules amid broader support for 1927 changes.
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Alan
Gold Press
York
Laguna
Atence
Hall
Bass Rockne
Nox ' Bezdek
Penn
Gosia
Lora S H. Cowell
Univ of
New Hampshire
Hugee State
Chosit
C. W. Spears
Minnesota
O. M. Salem
Drake
H. W. Hughes
Colorado
Enoch Bagshaw
Washington
Atti Oler. Hall
Aches
Knute Rockne
Coaches’ Committee On
Mr. Hall
Injured Gridmen Should Keep Off The Field
New York December 31 AP doctors and coaches meet as Dr. T. K. Richards urges keeping injured players out of games. Princeton coach W. W. Roper discusses quarterback strategy while Knute Rockne describes forward pass defense and D. J. Bible outlines Southwest play styles.
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New York
Football Coaches’ Association
T. K. Richards
Harvard
W. W. Roper
Princeton
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
D. J. Bible
Texas A. & M
Southwest
Carrollton Hit by Violent Storm Causes Heavy Damage
A severe wind and hail storm struck Carrollton Alabama around midnight causing shattered windows collapsed roofs and property losses in the thousands. Cattle stampeded through the town and hundreds of poultry were killed as north and west facing windows were blown in.
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Carrollton
Ala
J. R. Holder Visits City on Valdermose Springs Business
Valdermose Springs resident J. R. Holder came to the city on a business mission.
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J. R. Holder
Valdermose Springs
Hendon Seeks New Home Location Change Report
J H Hendon former Somerville route three resident plans a move to Hart Selle route two for his home this year. The note records a change of location within the area and identifies the subject by name and former route.
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J. H. Hendon
Somerville
Hart- Selle
Stanford Panthers Prepare for Rose Bowl Showdown
Stanford University’s 88 man squad arrived in Pasadena for a Rose Bowl clash with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Coach Pop Warner says the team is in near perfect condition as captain Hal McCreery notes they are not the favorites. Stanford alumni and Laura La Plante join the reception. Pittsburgh coach J B Sutherland brings 24 Panthers set to practice at the Rose Bowl.
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Pasadena
Cali
Stanford University
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pop” Warner
Stanford
Hal McCreery
Tournament of Roses
Laura LaPlante
Cardinals
J. B. Sutherland
Panthers
Pittsburgh
Dr. Smith Preaches in Sunday Service
Rev. James Allen Smith, pastor of Central Baptist Church, has returned after a week away caused by his wife’s illness and will preach at both morning and evening services.
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James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church
Greatest Business Day in 29 Years Highlighted by Stinson Bros
Q P Stinson of Stinson Bros says the Christmas Eve bus is the greatest business day in 29 years for the firm. He credits strong patronage and thanks customers for their support.
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Q. P. Stinson
Stinson Bros
Stinson
Harkreader Recovers From Ten Week Illness
H. D. Harkreader once editor of The Daily and later linked with Florida papers is able to be up after ten weeks with typhus fever. He fell ill in Palatka Florida and, though nearing recovery, his health remains precarious.
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H. D. Harkreader
Daily
Florida
Mr. Harkreader
Palatka
Fla
Attendance Record For Decatur Kiwanis Club Rises
The Decatur Kiwanis Club reports a 78.75 percent attendance for the past year. Arwin Draper, committee chairman on attendance, presented the annual report to members Friday evening.
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Decatur Ki- Wanis Club
Arwin Draper
Committee On
Sunday School Earns Banner for Missions Offering
The Sunday school of the First Tenian Church won the banner from the Richmond Virginia Sunday School Board for the largest per capita offering to Sunday school missions within the Presbytery of North Alabama. The local school gave about $2.50 per person.
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First Tenian Church
Richmond
Presbytery of
North Alabama
Stagehaleers Meet Thursday to Discuss Expansion Plans
Stockholders of the Mutual Savings Life Assurance Company will meet Thursday at the company offices, 401 1 2 Bank Street, to discuss plans for enlarging the scope of the company’s work.
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Mutual Savings Life France Company
Bankstreet
Christmas Mail Handling at Local Post Office
Postmaster W. E. Crawford and assistants tabulate holiday postal business noting the exact total is not yet known. Early indications show this season’s activity compares favorably with previous years as officials and staff praise the smooth service during the holidays.
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W. E. Crawford
Penn and California to Renew Grid Rivalry in California
Pennsylvania and California, long friendly rivals since 1925, meet in Berkeley as both squads finish training. The game honors California coach Andrew Latham Smith, with alumni and eastern supporters attending. Expect a wide open passing attack from both teams in mid season form.
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Berkeley
Cal
Pennsylvania
Irnia
University
Aay
Orn Saa
Andrew Latham Smith
California
Smith
Tun Oung
Poanabieesleike Price
Canie
Lasses White Minstrels Return to Princess Theatre
The Lasses White and All-Star Minstrels bring eighth annual New Year program to Princess Theatre on January 4. Spaeth and Company tout a stronger, larger company with "See America First" and the "Emancipation Bull Fight" as highlights. Local patrons have again shown strong support for this popular troupe.
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Lasses” White
Princess Theater
Lasses
America
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Maxwell Gordon
Grover Shepp
Comedia
Munsell
Sbarveter
Ican
C. C. Pill
Ae “Mobile
Bil McAtee
Caruso
M Corral Franks
Bob Auten
Maupin
Myron
Morris
Jimmy” Cochran
Jack Bean
Yother
Edwin Twemety
Chet Wilson
Roy Pansies
Dix Is Placed At Helm New Record Sought
Dix assumes the Kiwanis helm as the club outlines new records and reflects on a year of activity. New officers include T M Dix as president H Lerson and F H Pointer as vice presidents with M R Rankin as secretary and E J Polhill as treasurer. The retiring president H R Davis praised members and committees and urged a big year ahead.
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Dix
Randolph
H. L. Peterson
M. R. Rankin
Mr. Peterson
House
A F. Levin
T. A. Bowles
D. A. Draper
W. W. Benson
Clyde
Hendrix
Milton Andrews
J. CG. White
E. J. Pohill
Ind Hs
Wea
R. Clapton
T. M. Dix
H. Lerson
F. H. Pointer
L. R. Nash
Davis
Kiwanis
Canzoneri Flays Feather Battle in New York
Tony Canzoneri of New York defeated Bud Taylor of Terre Haute in a ten round featherweight bout. The New York State commission had Canzoneri as the leading world 126 pounder and he fought aggressively, delivering solid blows to body and head as Taylor pressed with left hooks. The seventh round saw Taylor land a hard body shot that troubled Canzoneri, but the challenger continued trading blows through the rest of the rounds.
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New York
Tony
Taylor
Bud
Blankenship Family Holiday Return Noted in Decatur
Blankenship Vernonce of Rey, near Decatur, returned to the state of Alabama after spending the holidays with his family here.
McCorkindale Returns After Father's Death
McCorkindale travels a difficult journey after learning of his father's death in Meridian Mississippi. Funeral services were held in the afternoon at Holyoke with Mrs Me accompanying him.
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Corniey
Freight Office Closure Observes New Year Holiday
The Louisville and Nashville freight office will be closed all day Monday in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Milton Andrews, freight agent, announced the closure.
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Louisville and Nashville
Milton Andrews
Yankees Announce Giard Morehart Go To Saint Paul Club
New York Yankees announce Joe Giard and Ray Morehart are traded to Saint Paul Club. The deal brings New York catcher Grabowski and sends Aaron Ward to the White Sox.
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Giard, Morehart E
Saint Paul Club
New York
New York Yankees
Joe Giard
Ray Morehart
Assoc Morehart
Chicago
Grabowski
Aaron Ward
York boxing commission reinstates welterweight Gay
The York boxing commission restored the license of welterweight Gay after a lengthy suspension in the state, ending a period of inactivity and allowing renewed competition.
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Eat
York Boxing’ Commission
Gay
Sion
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