Morgan High of Hartselle Signs Two Year Thanksgiving Contract
Morgan High of Hartselle signs a two year contract to play here. Central High of Decatur will meet County High of Hartselle on Thanksgiving Day in Decatur, with renewal possible if gate receipts are strong. The agreement extends for 1930 and two following seasons. local officials expect the game to draw the largest crowd of the year.
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Morgan High
Hartselle
Blkmont
Central High
Decatur
County High
Central
Cullman County High
Cullman
Hartsellend
Red and Black floormen eye first season invasion Friday
Central coaches nominate a dozen men as first stringers for the Red and Black squad. Starting five not set after Wednesday scrimmage with candidates including Smith Fowler Reeder and Dobbins plus Harry Dobbins. Jack Hunter gains speed and promise while Chandler angles for center post competition.
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Elkmont
Chandler
Fowler
Lanier
Smith
Hamilton
Jack Hunter
Harry Dobbins
Dick Dobbins
Moye
Turney
Reeder
Jack
Central
Flippen Aims To Break Indoor Hurdle Records At Virginia
Virginia flash Harry Flippen, noted for breaking the 60 yard high hurdle record at Madison Square Garden, seeks a new 50 yard hurdle mark indoors. Coach Archie Hahn guides the Cavaliers as Flippen, a football end, eyes Olympic prospects in 1932.
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Virginia
Hahn
Flippen
America
Mascot Dodo Delivers Win For Superior Eagles
In a tense finish the Superior Eagles, after four players fouled out, relied on mascot Dodo in torn overalls. With the score tied at 36 36 and a knocked unconscious player requiring no substitute, Dodo drew a foul and calmly split two free throws to seal a 38 36 victory.
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Superior
Wis
Dodo
Superior Eagles
Eagles
Cubs Unveil Aggressive 1930 Trading Plan For Braves Wings
Chicago Feb 7 Associated Press. Cubs owner William Wrigley plans a major overhaul for 1930 to win the National League title. Key moves include nine new pitchers led by Malcolm Moss and Lynn Nelson and a third base upgrade with Lester Bell. Leo Hartnett eyeing return and Ray Schalk to coach. Rogers Hornsby optimistic after heel growth removal.
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Paul Mickelson
Associated Press
Chicago
Joe Meletics
William Wrigley
Cubs
American Association
Malcolm Moss
Louisville
Lynn Nelson
Kansas City
Lester Bell
Braves
William Veeck
Charlie Root
Pat Malone
Guy Bush
Fred Blake
Hal Carlson
Leo
Gabby” Hartnett
Hartnett
Bruins
Zach Taylor
Fred Schulte
Earl Grage
Reading
Ray Schalk
White Sox
McCarthy
Schalk
Catalina Island
Moss
Nelson
George Bell
Mobile
Southern Association
Ed Lautenbacher
Los Angeles
Bill Jurgess
Jurgess
Rogers Hornsby
Shires Faces Baseball Ban Over Boxing Controversy
Charles Arthur Shires, known as The Great, risks permanent baseball ban as Michigan and Illinois athletic commissions investigate a fixed boxing match and a supposed dive by Dan Daly. White Sox require clean commissions and shires suspension resolution before contract talks resume.
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Chicago
Charles Arthur
White Sox
Harry Grabimer
South Side
Russel Blackburne
Shires
Mountain Landis
Comi
Baseball
Michigan
Illinois State Athletic Commissions
Illinois Commission
Danager
Dan Daly
Cleveland
Daly
John V. Clinnin
Jim Mullen
Michigan Commission On A
Detroit
Criss
Michigan Convision
Lansing
Contracts Sent To Ensley Officials
Contracts for the Ensley game proposed for November 1 have been forwarded to North Alabama fans. The action indicates ongoing negotiations and official oversight for scheduling and venue arrangements.
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Ensley
North Alabama
Lookouts Sign Two From Nationals in Offseason Shuffle
Washington releases infielder Charles Gooch and catcher Cliff Bolton to Chattanooga in the Southern Association. Gooch was sold outright while Bolton may be optioned after the Southern Association season. Bolton, last with New Haven, injured by a broken arm but recovered to play late season.
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Washington
Charles Gooch
Cliff Bolton
Chattanooga
Gooch
Bolton
New Haven
Griffith
Washington Club
Nationals
Little Rock
Johnny Gooch
Birmingham City Champions Set To Clinch Next Fall
The speaker anticipates an official announcement signaling the Birmingham city champions will clinch the contest in the upcoming fall season.
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Birmingham
Decatur Offers Twelve Schools for Local Education
Decatur presents a network of twelve schools for families seeking educational options. The system highlights diverse campuses to serve students across the city.
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Decatur
Advertising columns hold real values in newspaper
The notice notes that true market values appear in the ads section. It emphasizes that prices and offers are found among display and classified advertisements rather than editorial content.
Minnesota athlete earns nine letters in major sports
Bob Tanner becomes the first University of Minnesota athlete to win nine letters in major sports. His ninth letter came from the recently completed football season after three years as a varsity end, first string catcher, and guard.
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Minneapolis
Bob Tanner
University of Minnesota
Tanner
Pop Warner’s Role in Cornell and Stanford Football Viewpoints
The article notes Cornell leaders seeking Pop Warner’s views during coach Gil Dobie’s uncertain fate, praising Warner’s talent assessment across Stanford and Carlisle. It discusses manpower as a key factor in Stanford’s 1928 Army win, references Pierces’ A A U leadership, Brundage’s rise, and shifts in N C A A and Olympic governance shaped by Brown Padlock and Prout.
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Cornell University
Gil Dobie
Cornell
Pop Warner
Pop
Bill Warner
Ithaca
Dobie
Penn
Glenn Scobey Warner
Pittsburgh
Warner
Stanford
Army
Palo Alto
Post
Robeskey
Hoffman
Lewis and Sims
Walter Heinecke
Cardinal
West Point
Big Bill Tilden Retires From U.S. Tennis Duties
In 1930 the famed Big Bill Tilden withdraws from American Davis Cup play and top U.S. events citing a drained will to win and the internal pressures of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. He plans to compete at home and abroad but will no longer lead the national team.
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Big Bill Tilden
Little Bill Johnston
Philadelphia
Tilden
Pompeii
Great Wall
China
Lacoste
Cochet
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Big Bill
Federal Census Settles Question in Decatur Tax Dispute
The federal census taken in Decatur this year will settle a tax dispute with the Southern railroad company by determining the city population. The legal issue over residents claiming Decatur as their home will be resolved once the census counts are finalized.
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Decatur
Southern Railroad Company
Hillsboro resident J I Howell visits city today
J I Howell of Route No 3 Hillsboro is listed among visitors in the city today noting the involvement of a local resident in a routine urban visit.
Central Plans Out-of-Town Trip to Cullman for Next Season
Central intends to travel to Cullman for a rare away game next season. Last fall the matchup was snowed out by a North Alabama blizzard, leaving locals hoping the game will be made up.
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Central
Cullman
North Alabama
Yankees Sign Michigan Pitcher Asbeck In Move
New York announces the signing of Fred Asbeck of Lakewood Ohio a six foot five inch pitcher from the University of Michigan. The Giants add 19 year old catcher Francis LaVegue from St Louis and both players head to spring training camps.
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New York
New York Yankees
Fred Asbeck
Lakewood
Ohio
University of Michigan
Giants
Yankees
National League
Francis LaVegue
St._Louis
Ornit
Outfit
Decatur Sees E. W. Hampton Visit From Moulton
Decatur welcomed E. W. Hampton of Route 2 Moulton as a business visitor today.
Decatur on Alabama's Largest River Boosts City Growth
Decatur anchors on the Tennessee River as campaigns push city boosters this year. Local leaders highlight riverfront plans and economic hopes to attract investment, jobs, and tourism while coordinating with state projects.
Riverside Girls Battle Priceville In Central High Clash
Riverside high school girls basketball travels to Central High School to face Priceville on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Lineups have not been announced.
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Riverside Girls
Riverside High School
Priceville
Central High School
Building Boom Likely To Continue In Decatur
Decatur expects ongoing construction after a busy 1929 with about 77000 dollars spent on new buildings in the last six months. Contracts already awarded include the reconstruction of two large two story brick business buildings on Second Avenue, replacing Sterchi Brothers Stores, Inc. owned by Frank Cook and J. A. Butiey.
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Decatur
Second Avenue
Sterchi Brothers Stores, Inc
Frank Cook
J. A. But
Army of Freshmen Ten Bid for the Club
The article notes 27 first year players practice under Coach McFaden, including 13 from the 1929 football squad. It lists names such as G. C. Jenkins C. E. Molpus and D. T. Jones, with plans to trim the squad after more drills and due to students returning from holidays.
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McFaden
G. C. Jenkins
C. E. Molpus
D. T. Jones
R. C. Arthur
T.G. Shackleford
Tom Brown
L. Senn
O. G. Childers
T. J. Jones
T. D. Neal
J. F. Hitchcock
W. C. Wood
Sam Mason
W. G. Ingram
W. H. Goodson
H. Blackmon
J. J. Armstrong
R. D. Bain
J. P. Motley
A. H. Kirby
A. L. Pilgrim
R. A. Thornton
K. B. Hall
T. C. Milner
I. Steinberg
F. W. Barneste
No clear headline present from fragment
The fragment notes many building projects in progress and expectations that records from the past year may be broken, with reports indicating widespread activity and potential for new records.
J F Tanner Visits City on Business
J F Tanner a well known resident of the Eva route one area was in the city today on a mission of business.
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J. F. Tanner
Eva
Local Resident Hebble Here on Business
From Cartersville Georgia J C Hebble resident of Cartersville Ga was here today upon a mission of business.
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Georgia
J. C. Hebble
Cartersville
B C Pain Relief Mix Claims Quick Headache Stop
North Carolina druggist creates a five ingredient blend marketed as B C that allegedly stops headaches within three minutes and relieves neuralgic, sciatic, and rheumatic pain while calming nerves. Available at drug stores and soda fountains for 10 or 26 cents with no after effects.
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North Carolina
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