Year Packed with Thrills for U S Sport Followers
A kaleidoscopic year in sports highlights debates, upsets and record crowds. Bobby Jones, Helen Wills, Walter Hagen, Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees figure among many champions, with standout moments across golf, tennis, boxing, polo, track and football.
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Anan
Goutp
Associated Press
New York
New York Yankees
Big Bill Tilden
Bobby Jones
Helen Wills
Ray Barbuti
Percy Williams
Red Cagle
Lott and Hennessey
California
Pacific Coast
Holland
Stanford
United States
Phil Perkins
Walter Hagen
U. S
France
Paris
America
Babe Ruth
St. Louis Cardinals
Athletics
Yankees
Cardinals
Ruth
Harriman
Guest
Tommy Hitchcock
Devereux Milburn
Far West
Soldier Field
Chicago
Navy
Oregon State
Southern California
Paddock
Tilden
Rene Lacoste
Broadus Returns to Atlanta After Holidays at Home
T H Broadus former federal bank examiner departed Sunday evening for Atlanta Georgia after spending the holidays at his home in town.
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T. H. Broadus
Federal Bank
Atlanta
Bowling Tonight The Who's Who Meet Carmen at YMCA
The Who's Who team faces Carmen in the YMCA bowling tournament tonight at 7:30. Local readers can watch as teams compete for the evening's top score.
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Carmen
Forward passing reshapes football as hitting in baseball
Michigan telegram notes that the final games of the year popularized the forward pass, with Stanford to Army and Southern California to Notre Dame among examples. The essay argues aerial plays exceed prior use, increasing versatility, forcing defenses to adapt, and changing game dynamics without eliminating running threats.
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H. Yost
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Stanford
Army
Southern California
Notre Dame
Ramblers
Georgetown
University of Detroit
Yankees Clean House as Huggins Plans 1929 Shuffle
New York 1929 spring reshapes the Yankees from manager Huggins who dumps four players Joe Dugan Mike Gazella Rosy Ryan Pat Collins. Aims to upgrade infield and catching positions with Lynn Lary Leo Durocher and Tony Lazzeri expected to reclaim spots while Gehrig anchors first base and Ruth Meusel and Combs headline the batting.
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New York
Yankees
Joe Dugan
Mike Gazella
Rosy Ryan
Pat Collins
U Koenig
Dugan
Gazella
Robertson
Lynn Lary
Oakland
Leo Durocher
Koenig
Short
Tony Lazzeri
Lou Gehrig
Meusel
Combs
Ruth
Hi-Y Club Meeting Set at Central High
The Hi-Y club will gather at Central High School on Wednesday evening at 7 00. All members are urged to attend.
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Central High School
Troop 18 Boy Scouts Hold Practice at Central High
Troop 18 of the Boy Scouts of America will meet at Central High School Wednesday evening at eight for basketball practice amid their weekly schedule and team activity.
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Troop 18
Boy Scouts of America
Central High School
Car Stolen From Ferry Street In McNeill Residence Area
A Chevrolet belonging to Phil Pointer was taken overnight from the front of the McNeill home on Ferry Street. The theft occurred between 9 30 and 10 15 p m.
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Chevrolet
Phil Pointer
McNeill
Ferry Street
River Level Drops as Tennessee Gauge Reaches 3.6 Feet
The Tennessee river continuing to fall with a gauge reading of 3.6 feet reported today. Local observers note the steady decline amid dry conditions.
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Tennessee
Higher Aims for Decatur as 1929 Begins
J A Thornhill reflects on 25 years in Decatur, praising neighbors and friends, noting business growth and backing, and urging unity to seize opportunities in 1929. He expresses hope that God and the new year bless the town and its people and calls for coordinated effort for collective good.
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Decatur
Cars Collide at Bank and Church Streets Intersection
Two cars collided Sunday afternoon at Bank and Church streets. Neither vehicle was damaged and the drivers’ identities were not learned.
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Bank
Church Streets
Thoxine Promises Fast Sore Throat Relief
A doctor's prescription Thoxine offers rapid throat relief with a double action addressing internal causes. It is iron chloroform and dope free, pleasant tasting and safe for all ages, also stops coughs quickly with a money back guarantee. Sold by Thomson's Drug Store and Albany Drug Co.
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Thomson’s
Albany Drug Co
Stribling to Fight Jack League in 10 Round Convention Hall Card
W L Young Stribling expected to meet Jack League of Texas in a 10 round bout at Convention hall with 36 rounds on the card. Stribling arrives with his father after a public workout and promises aggressive early blows to knockout League, a 1925 foe, as Mandell and Shade are noted names in recent bouts.
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Stribling
League
Sammy Mandell
Hardage Sees Tech California Rose Bowl Entrée
Lewis Hardage of Decatur follows Georgia Tech to the Rose Bowl contest against California on Tuesday. As a member of the Tech party in an advisory role to Coach Alexander he predicts Tech will win. Hardage rose from a stellar Auburn career to Vanderbilt where he serves as backfield coach.
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Lewis Hardage
Decatur
Tech Party
Alexander
Hardage
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Cotton Concentration Center in North Alabama at Decatur
The cotton concentration center for north Alabama is located in Decatur. The facility serves regional textile operations and supports local agricultural processing.
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Cotton
North Albanma
Decatur
Tech-Bear Rose Bowl showdown broadcast in Decatur
The Rose Bowl game between Georgia Tech the Tornado and California the Golden Bears will be aired in play-by-play detail at 4 o'clock from The Daily offices in Decatur. Locals invited to hear the account shouted from the newspaper windows with telephone service for remote listeners.
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Georgia Tech
South
Golden Bears
Pacific Shores
Rose Bowl
Pasadena
Alabama
Rose Bowl Field
Decatur
Associated Press
Duurant
Mivell
Thomason
Lumpkin
Johnston Street
First Avenue
WAPI Goes on Air First Time Tonight
WAPI, Alabama’s first major broadcasting station, begins nightly broadcasts in Birmingham. Local listeners expect strong reception due to 5,000 watt power and modern construction, following limited night access with the smaller Birmingham station.
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WAPI
Alabama
Birmingham
Raymond Pepper Victim of Malady and Illness
Raymond Pepper, a former major league player, is confined at home with influenza and unable to report to duties at Cut Mills Company where he is employed. He has many friends in the city who hope for his quick recovery.
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Raymond Pepper
Cut Mills Company
Pep
Dorothy Paul Returns After Influenza Illness
Miss Dorothy Paul of The Daily staff was out today after suffering an attack of influenza. The report notes her return to work following recovery.
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Dorothy Paul
Daily Staff
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Doctors and druggists recommend Calotabs the refined calomel tablet that gives the effects of calomel and salts without unpleasantness. One or two Calotabs at bed time with water clean out your system by morning you should feel fine with a hearty breakfast. A family package costs 35 cents.
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Pany Drug Store
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St. Paul
Durst
Huggins
Cleveland
George Uhle
Red Sox
Ed Morris
Hoyt
Pipgras
Johnson
Thomas
Herb Pennock
Yankee Mart
Miller Huggins
Mike
The
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Central Dell Bank
Yours Truly
J. A. Thornhill
Young Bill
Jack
Tech
Mizell
Durant
Atine
Hancock Cleaner
Hancock
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