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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
3
Mentors urge the South to rise for Dixie as Bobby Jones spearheads a historic season. The region posted numerous championships across golf, tennis, football, basketball, and track with notable wins by Jones, Alabama, Tulane, Georgia, and other Southern schools and athletes.
TFORD Conn Dec 31 E Halpin Notre Dame football manager to coach at Purdue next year arrived for a Connecticut Valley Notre Dame Alumni party after the Notre Dame All Stars played Saturday in Los Angeles.
Friday evening features a Southern Military Academy lineup of West Dobbins Lanier and Hackett plus two locals facing Raymond Pepper and his All Stars from local talent aided by one or two Central varsity hopefuls. The 7 30 pm game precedes a double header with Priceville and Town Creek.
A year after a disastrous season at Duke, Jimmy DeHart, head coach and athletic director, steps aside for Wallace Wade as his replacement moves toward national prominence. He reflects on developing a new offense that reversed Duke’s fortunes, including a winless start followed by a string of victories, and recalls his Pitt background and service in the war era.
Alabama will have Frank Thomas as coach and employ Knute Rockne’s playing system next season. Thomas arrives Jan 1 to replace Wallace Wade, who moves to Duke University. Wade led Alabama to Rose Bowl appearances, while Thomas is credited with elevating Georgia to national prominence.
Booker T. Smith and Mary Woods were fined in city court this morning on petit larceny for stealing a bucket of eggs from the Half and Half store on Vine Street. Pearl Gray’s charge was dismissed and she was released.
City Clerk E. W. Collier forwarded checks to New York banks totaling about $23,000 for interest due January 1 on bonds for oil and improvements. Tax collections at city hall have been strong, allowing timely forwarding without overdraft risk.
Edward K Hall head of the national football rules committee said no major changes expected for 1931 with only possible minor refinements for safety and clarity. He noted three periods of rule change since 1906 and that 1927 30 recodification has standardized play.
Vendors prepare for the Decatur curb market on January 1 with a one day yearly sale. Regular curb days follow on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays year round barring Christmas Day closures.
Three men named Cam Owens Ray Ford and Roy Romine were charged with burglary for looting the Busy Bee Market at Sycamore and Vine last night. Police officers arrested them shortly after the robbery and they were to be turned over to Sheriff Davis. Bananas were the principal loot.
Central high varsity candidates will hold their first scrimmage since the Christmas holidays on Thursday. Yesterday's workout focused on limbering up exercises as players prepare for the contest.
Auburn announces an 18 game 1931 basketball schedule under Coach Sam Barry. The slate opens January 6 hosting South Carolina with games against Clemson North Carolina State Georgia Tulane Georgia Tech Vanderbilt and Fort Benning before a final Atlanta Georgia Tech clash and a C tournament in late February. Elmer G Salter of Jackson County Oregon reported cattle grazing fees totaling $39000 in a year.
Grady Pannell reports in Montgomery Journal that Alabama coach Wade rallies the Crimson Tide for a decisive New Year clash with Washington State in Pasadena. The squad faces intense scrutiny as odds favor the Tide at 2 to 1 despite strong Cougars pressure.
Improvements at the gymnasium provide a solid nucleus from that year’s letter men with several new players showing promise as coaches seek a strong combination for Tennessee Valley competition.
Decatur curb market reports stronger sales than last season with rising revenue expected. J T curb master notes December figures show improvement though full report awaits. market year ends in March 1931.
Washington State coach lauds Alabama as the best defensive unit he has witnessed this season. He notes Alabama's offense also strong and questions if two touchdowns will suffice. Earl Foster, a Washington State graduate in ticket sales, says crowd demand could reach 10,000 over capacity.
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