Alabama Crimson Tide names Walker captain and Smith alternate
James Walker of Holt Alabama was elected captain to lead Alabama’s defense for the Kissman trophy era with Riley Smith of Greenville Mississippi named alternate captain after accepting the Rissman calibre award. Frank Thomas praised the squad at the Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet in Tuscaloosa attended by about 500.
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Holt
Alabama
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Riley Smith
Greenville
Miss
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Frank Thomas
Giants star Bill Terry opposed 40 percent cut in pay
Three years ago Bill Terry of the New York Giants rejected a 40 percent salary cut. Five years ago Orville Jones was named captain of the U S Walker Cup team.
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New York Giants
Oe Jones
U. S
Mob lynches Jerome Wilson in jail cell near Franklinton
Jerome Wilson, 30, accused in the July 22 shooting of Officer Wood, was seized from Washington Parish jail by a mob around 3 a.m. He was killed in his cell and his body dumped on a road three miles north of Franklinton. No arrests reported as of early today.
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Jerome Wilson
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Washington Parish
Wood
Wilson
Louisiana Supreme Court
Jerome
Saar Balloting Day Rests With Body Reassembly
On the day of the Saar ballot, the assembly will reconvene Monday to monitor the vote tally and maintain close contact with tabulation efforts.
Alabama Escapee Owens to be brought back from Kansas City
Claude B. Owens, a Jefferson County convict who escaped in 1933 after long robbery sentences, waived extradition in Kansas City. A transfer agent prepared to return him to Speigner prison, where he fled on February 6, 1933. Owens had been sentenced in Jefferson County for three robberies with life and long terms.
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Ala
State Convict Department
Claude
Howard College and Union U Tied in Twin Bill
In Jackson Tennessee the Howard College and Union University basketball teams split a two game set. Union won the second game 39 to 23 after Howard lost 30 to 35 in the opener. The series closed Howard's tour through West Kentucky and West Tennessee.
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Tenn
Howard College
Union University
Union
Howard
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Perry Wins Melbourne Tennis Semi Final
Fred Perry showed top form by defeating Vivian McGrath of Australia 6-2 6-8 6-1 in the Australian men's championship semi finals on January 11.
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Melbourne
Fred Perry
Vivian McGrath
Australia
Amateurs Given Max Has Fun in Pro Tennis Tour
Philadelphia January report covers George Lott and Lester Steel on a cross country pro rookie tour. Lott defeats Bill Tilden 7-5 9-11 9-7 in a tense match after a poor Convention Hall crowd, while Tilden and Ellsworth Vines dominate the pro split with strong showings. Stoefen bows to Vines as the latter speeds through with 7-5 6-3 0-6 6-2 results.
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Bill Tilden
Ellsworth Vines
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Tilden
Bill
New York
Vines
California
Stoefen
Mt Hope Girls Remain Undefeated In Narrow Win
The Mount Hope girls basketball team remained undefeated by beating Courtland 22 to 19 on Mount Hope court despite three starting players being limited by illness. Courtland’s Thrasher and Hill led the effort while Mt Hope’s Bendall, Elkins, and Martin starred. The team has beaten Danville twice and won against Trinity, Courtland, and Austinville, with Falkville next on January 19 before the boys’ tournament final.
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Lassies
Thrasher
Hill
Elkins
Bendall
Martin
Mt. Hope Stars
Sewanee Edges Auburn In Low Scoring Thriller
Sewanee defeated Auburn 19 to 18 at Sewanee Tennessee after a late free throw by sophomore Colmore sealed the win. Pearson had tied the score with a last minute field goal before Colmore was fouled at the final horn. Auburn led 12 to 11 at halftime.
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Sewanee
Tenn
Colmore
Auburn
Pearson
Coach Ogle’s Postoperative Update At Benevolent Society
Friends report coach “Shorty” Ogle is recovering well after an emergency appendix operation at Benevolent Society L. He is expected to be released within a week.
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Ogle
Benevolent Society
Harvard Names Dick Marlow as New Head Coach
Dick Marlow, age 44 and a former Western Maryland mentor, becomes Harvard head coach succeeding Crimson football duties after a 60 year interval. A Penn State tackle and World War veteran, Marlow has coached at Colgate and Western Maryland.
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Corball
Cuftes
Harvard
Dick Marlow
Western Maryland
Harlow
Penn State
Colgate
Boxing double feature thrills Boston crowd at Mechanics Hall
Dick Madden, a rising Boston heavyweight, and Max Baer staged a satirical ring act before 4 000 fans. Baer, in a movie style costume, in four rounds stumbled and clowning while Madden attempted to punch, then faced a serious moment before Baer’s brother Buddy Baer lost to Babe Hunt in the night’s other bout.
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Kingfish Levinsky
Dick Madden
Max Baer
Mechanics’ Building
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Madden
Jacob
Buddy
Babe Hunt
Ponca City
Okla
Young Baer
Golf Fellows At Valley Club Show Solid Form
Pro Bill Curtis notes ideal Thursday conditions bring local golfers Carter Dobbs Fred Bloodworth Jr and visitor Mr White to the links. Billy Wyker improves while Roland H Gray club president earns mention as a future feature in a planned golfing history series. Gray’s Denver Open record 265 for 72 holes highlighted.
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Fred Bloodworth, Jr
Carter
St. Louis
Mr. White
Athens
Roland H. Gray
Lafoon
Denver
Green Gables Country Club
Legion to Assist In Recreation Plan Launch
Local American Legion post pledges full support and active cooperation for a wide recreation and physical culture program. Ben Stacey will supervise with several assistants and invites interested boys to contact Stacey or Butler P. A. Hine, the post chairman.
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League Confident Of Peace In Saar Plebiscite
The League of Nations council expressed confidence that the Saar territory plebiscite on Sunday would proceed peacefully. After a brief public session, the council adjourned until Monday with no anticipated disorder or need for action.
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Saar
Geneva
Council of the League of Nations
Huey Long Seeks Publisher in New York Songwriting Venture
Huey Long arrives in New York in search of a publisher while still vocally assisting his share the wealth campaign. He confirms his self written song Every Man a King and notes Castra Caraza co wrote the music after a late night session at LSU.
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New York
Castra Caraza
Louisiana State University
Castra
Amateur dogs to contest best in All-America Field Trial
In Brownsville Tennessee the All-America Field Trial Club Selected the top 14 amateurs for the final derby stakes. Yesterday Worry Wart, a female pointer, captivated crowds with a flawless Derby championship showing as the field moves to determine the best amateur bird dog of the year.
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Brownsville
Tenn
All-America
Huey Long Would Sing New National Anthem
The article reports on Senator Huey P. Long proposing a song titled Every Man a King as a national anthem. It presents the lyrics praising shared wealth and a future of peace with everyone treated as a king, signed by Long as U S Senator.
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Washington
Huey Long
America
Joe Louis Fights Hans Birkie for Fourteenth Win
In Pittsburgh Joe Louis seeks his fourteenth straight victory in a 10 round bout at Duquesne Gardens. German challenger Hans Birkie aims to derail the Detroit heavyweight’s hot streak, with talk of a knockout fading amid Birkie's past opposition including Carnera Hamas and Lasky.
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Joe Louis
Detroit
Hans Birkie
Louis
Duquesne Gardens
Joe
Birkie
Primo Carnera
Steve Hamas
Art Lasky
Trial judges crown new titleholder in bird hunting event
The judges named the titleholder after reviewing the bird hunting trial, declaring the winner based on performance. Officials emphasized fair play and adherence to rules across the competition.
Gunther Faces Kallioin Main Bout In Local Wrestling Card
Joe Gunther, a promising youngster since his local ring days, meets Gus Kallio, the middleweight champ, in the main bout on the American Legion weekly program. Local fans expect a wrestling treat as Gunther seeks a prestigious upset.
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Horatio Alger
Gunther
Martin Aterm
Gus Kallio
American Legion
Prograp
Joe Dillman
Joe Bidckstock
Kallio
Kallie
Joe
Chris Jordan
Curiosity Magnate For Fans At Madison Square Garden
Curiosity may drive crowds to the Madison Square Garden boxing show tonight as Lou Ambers of Herkimer NY, the No 1 lightweight contender, meets Harry Dublinsky of Chicago in a ten round feature.
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Madison Square Garden
New York Athletic Commission
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
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Ross
Ambers
the Garden
Harry Dublinsky
Chicago
Decatur Cage Team Beats Ramsey Tech In Birmingham Tilt
Decatur's Red and Black basketball squad opened with a 31 to 16 victory over Ramsey Tech in Birmingham. The win sets up a later meeting with West End today.
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Ramsey Tech
Birmingham
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