Trojans Beat Tulane 21 12 in Rose Bowl Thriller
South California defeated Tulane 21 to 12 as Ernie Pickett powered a late drive after a 21 point third quarter surge. Shaver led USC with a 15 yard run and early TD as Tulane fought back but fell short amid a charged 84 000 crowd.
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Ernie Pickett
Trojan
West Coast
Greenies
Dixie Representatives
Trojans
Shaver
Gordon Clark
Capt. Dalrymple
Zimmerman
Baker
Southern California
Pickert
Tulane
Green Wave
Glover
Haynes
Dalrymple
Pickett
Greenie
Sparling
Brown
Williamson
Stevens
Smith
Abernbide
Mallory
Musick
Decoligny
Seaside
Rodrigues
McCormick
Upton
Dawson
Line-Up Of Decatur High School 1914-15 Team
An unnamed correspondent recalls old time stars from Decatur high school football 1914-15. The proposed lineup features Joe Gustin and William Foster ends, Claude McBride and Ewell Bussey guards, Ernest Morrow Regar tackles, Joseph Roose Jack Thompson Elmer Bussey halfbacks, Casey Holland quarterback, Gil Draper fullback. Prof. Hutto was coach.
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Daily
Decatur
Joe Gustin
William Foster
Claude McBride
Ewell Bussey
Ernest Morrow
Regar
Joseph Roose
Jack Thompson
Elmer Bussey
Casey Holland
Gil Draper
Prof. Hutto
Former Star Names His All Star Pick
Former Albany high tackle Junkers Mitchell unveils an all time high school all star lineup. Rat Handy is named left end and Jumbo Johnson left tackle. Ape McCord left guard. Lamar Moye center. Dick Dobbins right guard. Otha Wilson right tackle. Herman Papenburg right end. Joe Gustin quarterback. Charlie Carr right halfback. Floyd Tuck left halfback. Raymond Pepper fullback.
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Junkers” Mitchell
Albany High
Rat” Handy
Jumbo” Johnson
Ape” McCord
Lamar Moye
Dick Dobbins
Otha Wilson
Herman Papenburg
Joe Gustin
Charlie Carr
Floyd Tuck
Raymond Pepper
Campbell and Street Move Grocers to New Quarters
Campbell and Street grocers move across Moulton street to consolidate two shops. The Albany Station post office sits nearby as the store relocates to the opposite side of the street for the new year.
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Campbell & Street
Moulton Street Grocers
Albany Station
Moulton Street
Notice to Creditors in MeKelvy Estate Insolvent
In the Probate Court Morgan County Alabama the estate of H. E. Me deceased was declared insolvent on November 6 1931. Luna McKelvy as Administratrix filed final settlement December 26 1931 and January 28 1932 was set to hear the account at 10:00 A.M. Creditors may appear to show cause and nominate an Administrator if desired. Dated December 26 1931. B. L. Malone Judge of Probate.
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Ienterest
Ee Moa
Luna McKelvy
Notice of Sale in Decatur Alabama 1932
Under a judgment in the Justice Court of W. W. Rahm against W. E. Renegar, I D M McCoy, constable, will sell to the highest cash bidder at the Court House Door Decatur Alabama on January 12 1932 within legal hours. Personal property listed includes a nine piece dining room suite a 9 by 12 rug and blinds.
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Justice Court
W. W. Rahm
W. E. Renegar
Frank T. Pearson
I. D. M. McCoy
Linesmen Harder to Name Says Fan
A Daily fan explains that choosing linesmen for an allstar alltime team is tougher than selecting backs due to less publicity. He notes many memorable old linemen like Otha Wilson Dick Dobbins Jack Moebes Curley Sewell Sim Price Chops Morrow Dick Fennell Cork Conley and urges local grid followers to contribute names based on knowledge, not popularity.
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Otha Wilson
Dick Dobbins
Jack Moebes
Curley Sewell
Sim Price
Chops Morrow
Dick Fennell
Cork Conley
First all time high school grid lineup 1905
The 1905 Erskine Skeggs led team features players Erskine Skeggs Lewie Hardage Tom Galey Walter Rodgers Earl Dennis Victor Lande William Watson Martin Horner Howard Horton Carlisle Buck Ben Ross and coach Culver Hillis. They played Gurley New Dent at the old race track field near the water tower in a 12 to 6 loss.
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Erskine Skeggs
Lewie Hardage
Tom Galey
Walter Rodgers
Earl Dennis
Victor Lande
William Watson
Martin Horner
Howard Horton
Carlisle Buck
Ben Ross
Culver Hillis
Athens
Neter School
Gurley
New Dent
Water Tower
Frint Hosts New Year Dinner Guests
Mr. Wm. Graham and Miss Mae Luker attended the New Year’s dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Howard in Flint, Alabama.
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Wm. Graham
Mae Luker
T. E. Howard
Flint
Ala
Dividend Checks To Stockholders In Decatur Savings & Loan
Stockholders in the Decatur Savings & Loan Company received dividend checks today marking a brighter start to the new year as the usual dividend season opened with mailed payments and positive prospects.
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Decatur Savings & Loan Company
New Year's Program At Shiloh Baptist Church
Shiloh Baptist Church at E Lafayette and Ala Sts announces a New Year program with 9:30 am Sunday school led by Fran Short, 11:00 am morning worship on the goodness of God to man, 2:30 pm Rev Womack of First Baptist preaches, 5:30 pm B P U led by Robert Pates, and 7:30 pm evening worship on the guide for the year. Everyone urged to be on time and attend all services.
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Shiloh Baptist E. Lafayette
Ala
I. W. McGahee
Pasic
Fran Short
Womack
First Baptist Church
Robert Pates
Drop In Mercury Brings More Calls
A sharp early January temperature drop increased requests to the Decatur Charity Council for fuel and clothing. The cold wave prompted many residents to seek coal and wood to stay warm.
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Decatur Charity Council
Beard Sets World Record In 110 Yard High Hurdles
Alabama sports year in review highlights Beard's world record in the 110 yard high hurdles at the national championships. Auburn shines in track, dominates Southern Conference and A A U meets while Alabama suffers injuries but finishes strong in football and track. Golf and tennis crown changes noted with multiple victors across Birmingham and Montgomery events.
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America
Gamond
Houston
Dizzy” Dean
Texas
Auburn
Tigers
Alabama
Tennessee
Crimson Tide
Wisconsin
Howard
Birmingham Southern
Spring Hill
Southern
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Sidney Lanier
Beard
Birmingham
All Time Alabama Stars Teamlisted in Historic Record
Ernest Morrow submits an all time selection featuring Curly Sherman Sim Price Hoss Burns Theo Batten Charlie Woodard Dick Dobbins Francis Tarpey Johnny West Charlie Carr Lewie Hardage Raymond Pepper along with a note on Ernie Dusek and state sport scenes in Birmingham Montgomery and at Atlantic City. The piece covers Alabama basketball struggles illness in 1931 and a yacht race to Havana.
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Ernest Morrow
Sity High School
Epe
Curly Sherman
Sim Price
Hoss” Burns
Theo Batten
Charlie Woodard
Dick Dobbins
Francis Tarpey
Johnny West
Charlie Carr
Lewie Hardage
Raymond Pepper
Jeem
Ernie Dusek
Nebraska
Birmingham
Montgomery
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Auburn
Atlanta
Iit Tims
Lindy” Hood
St. Petersburg
Fla
Sunshine
Mobile
Havana
Gans
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8. C
Payne
Herb Dana
Walter Powell
W. K. Duana
Michigan State
C. E. McBride
Missouri Valley
Mohler
Erskne
E. Smth
G. Clark
Dye
Hamack
Clark
Hall
G. Clar
Rosenberg
Schroeder
McCormack
Bankston
Decolgny
MAN
Monster
Dre Cera
New Quarters
State of Alabama
Morgan County
H. E. Medeceased
B. L. Malone
Hill’s Creek
Cahaba
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
WITIA
Wio
TAE Cubs
Grimes
Centre Press Association, Inc
Cinginaat Reos
Wao
SAN Francisco
Seals OF
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CoAst League
CenTrAl Press
Gordon Smith
Harry Pritchett
Sam Perry
W L. Cope
Gadsden
Frank Barnes
Eddie Miller
Ernie Ball
Greensboro
N. C
Donald Cram
Nashville
Tenn
Anna Kell
New Orleans
Anniston
Miss Koll
Wilmer Hines
Columbia
S. C
Mr. Hines
Cuma
Courtecers
Decatur Daily
O’ce
New York
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