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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

8

Determined Decatur Eleven To Face Moulton Friday Night

Central high school hosts Moulton at Benson Field Friday at 3 PM in a key county clash. Central, favored after a tough week of blocking practice, aims to capitalize on a strengthened offense while defending against a Lancelin backfield.

Decatur Crimson Central High Benson Field Priady Lawrence County High Moulton Central Law Hazelwood High School Lawrence Elkmont Aepeas

Auburn Plebes to Meet Oglethorpe Petrels on Drake Field

Auburn plebes prep for second game of season, facing Oglethorpe frosh in Auburn with Coach Earl McFaden expressing dissatisfaction after a lopsided win over Methodist foes. Oglethorpe fields a strong first-year team, and conflicting dates keep Auburn and Georgia Tech frosh from meeting.

Auburn Ala Baby Panthers Birmingham Auburns Oglethorpe Drake Field Chetaweesey Tigers Cubs Kid Clay Geeron Tech Frosh Atlanta Searling Georgia Tech South Auburn Rats Hilltop Rodents Earl McFaden

Officials Named For Friday Game

Officials for Friday's Moulton game were announced. Thomas of Loyola, Lanier from LMA, and umpire Win from Auburn head the list.

Moultonme Thomas Loyola Ree Lanier LMA Win Auburn

Gabby Street Seeks Birthday Victory For Cardinals

Gabby Street, former Huntsvillian now coaching the St. Louis Cardinals, turned 40 yesterday and hopes his players will present a win against the Athletics as a birthday memento. The manager aims to celebrate the milestone with a victory at home.

Gabby Street St. Louis Cardinals Gabby Cardinal Athletics

Roettger Delivers LWS Opener For St Paul In 4-0 Win

St Paul broke open a pitching duel with an eighth inning drive by Oscar Roettger to beat Rochester 4 to 0 in the Little World Series opener. Betts and Hill matched zeros until Roettger's roof-shot. Sisler left due to groin strain after an infield single. Betts held Rochester to six hits. Hill allowed seven.

ST. Paul Oscar Roettger Rochester Walter Huck) Betts Carmen Hill Betts Anderson Saltgaver Davis Roettger Red Wings George Sisler Hill

Bears Crippled On Eve of Game

The Tuscaloosa Bears, missing several regulars, face the Athens Aggies Friday night in Tuscaloosa. Coach Clements loses key players while Coach Vines hopes to field his strongest lineup. Despite the setback, the Bears are favorites and the Aggies remain underdogs.

Tuscaloosa Aggies Bears Cop

This Pair of Shoes Will Not Be Filled

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Oct. 1 There is talk of filling the shoes of various Alabama football players who have graduated, but nothing has been said of filling the shoes of Charles Clement, tackle and captain of the 1930 championship team. Captain Clement wore a number 14 shoe, which is several sizes larger than any member of the 1931 team wearers. Godfrey, who has taken over Clement's tackle post, wears a number ten.

University Ala Alabama Charles Clement Clement Godfrey

Walker Returns to Face Alabama as Ole Miss Seeks Revenge

UNIVERSITY Ala Oct 1 Alabama and Ed Walker Ole Miss coach meet for the third time as rivals Saturday. They first met on New Year's Day when Walker played end on the Stanford team that tied Alabama 7 to 7. Last year Walker coached Ole Miss and lost to Alabama. Alabama favored in a close anticipated clash.

Moseley Handles All Positions on Field at Alabama

University of Alabama reports reserve back Chesty Moseley has played every position in the Crimson rearworks. He began at fullback moved to left half then right half and finally quarterback, where he remains with the second team.

University Ala Chesty Moseley Alabama Crimson Moseley

Perfect Day in the Kicking Game at Alabama

Alabama had a perfect day at kicking field goals against Howard last week. Earl Whitworth, guard, booted four placements. Carney Laslie and Chesty Moseley, reserves, added one each for six overall.

University Ala Alabama Howard Earl Whitworth Carney Laslie Chesty Moseley

Captain Scotty Scott Heads Indiana Team 1926

Indiana team captain Scotty Scott led the 1926 football squad and earned recognition as an Olympic wrestling champion, highlighting his dual athletic achievements during that era.

Scotty” Scott Indiana

Coach Thomas Faces Struggles With Tide Reserves

University notes Alabama's second-string lacks depth on defense but shows potential in offense. Sophomore backs and ends provide a lightweight yet capable attack while reserves on the line lag behind last year's “shock troops.” Coaches aim to mold the second team into a cohesive, strong unit to weather the schedule.

University Als Alabama Crimson Frank Thomas Crimson Tide Thomas

Commission Extends Rules for Amateur Boxing In Alabama

The Alabama Athletic Commission plans to extend its rules to cover amateur bouts under the American Amateur Union regulations. The commission has received copies of the Union rules and expects to adopt them soon to boost amateur wrestling and boxing. Colleges may form mat and ring teams and inter scholastic meetings are being considered for the winter season.

Alabama Alabama Athletic Commission American Amateur Union

Steady drill at high continues through scrimmage

In a long Wednesday scrimmage at Central, Bobby Banks starred for A team with three touchdowns aided by Eubanks, Moye, and Gingrich. Gustin shut Banks repeatedly for B team, while John Nunn joined practice as a Nashville transfer. Friday’s game starts at 3 o’clock. lineup featured Yarbrough and Turney for B and A teams.

Bobby Banks Eubanks Moye Gingrich Thoy Bobby Eubanks Place John Nunn Nashville Tenn Central Yarbrough Turney

Decatur to Start Strongest Line up Against Lawrence

Decatur coaches field their strongest line up against Lawrence county with Probable starters Reeder Moebes Randall Moye Hamilton Nabors Turney Banks Gingrich Nelson Eu banks and other key players. The lineup includes positions from right end to fullback and emphasizes a balanced attack.

Decatur Moulton Lawrence County Invaders Reeder Moebes Randall Moye Hamilton Nabors Turney Banks Gingrich Nelson Eubanks

Athletics Remain 8 to 5 Favorites in World Series

The Athletics stayed 8 to 5 favorites to win the world series against the Cardinals. Gabby Street’s men show enthusiasm as Williams, a former Little Rock star, may start at short for the ailing Boley. The Cardinals face several recent mishaps that could cripple their chances.

Athletics Cardinals Gabby Street Williams Little Rock Boley

Pro Wrestler Debuts in Birmingham Monday Evening

In Birmingham on Monday evening a 1928 era pro wrestler will debut in a one hour limit match against Bad Joe Cox of Kansas City. Chief Tommy Marvin and Ernie Dusek, Rudy Dusek’s brother, will headline a two hour bout.

Birmingham Bad Joe Cox Kansas City Tommy Marvin Ernie Dusek Rudy

White Sox Rout Cubs in City Championship Opener

The White Sox defeated the Cubs 9 to 0 in the opening game of the city championship series. Red Fa ber pitched for the Sox and limited the Cubs to five scattered hits.

Cubs Red Faber Sox

Haines Out of World Series for St Louis Cards

Pitching ace Jess Haines has been sidelined for three weeks with a muscle injury to his throwing arm and will miss the World Series against the champion Athletics. The injury ends his standout performance after defeating the Athletics in a memorable game last year.

Athletics Peminant Jess Haines Haines

Grid Heroes Also Are Movie Stars

The West Coast faces turmoil as eligibility of former football players is challenged for appearing in paid films. The Pacific Coast Conference currently allows it, but gridiron stars aiming for the Olympics may lose that access when the Olympic committee rules.

Grid West Coast Pacific Coast

Rules and Regulations of Thrift in Classifieds

A terse note appears in the classifieds outlining thrift rules and regulations. It emphasizes frugality, honesty, and proper listing standards for buyers and sellers. The notice underscores compliance with community guidelines and fair dealing within the classified market.

Machines Strong for Tough Tests in Morgan County Clash

Falkville and Hartselle prepare for Friday’s annual football showdown at the Morgan County high school field. Former Auburn stars Plivver Ford and Howell Long coach Falkville and Hartselle respectively, as both teams seek a key win in the three cornered Morgan County race. A large crowd is expected with local businesses likely to pause for the game.

Hartselle Fikville Morgan County Auburn Plivver Ford the Plains Falkville Howell Long Morgan County High School

Giant Pitcher Preps Cardinals with Lefty Slants

Gabby Street credits a smart plan by a Giant pitcher who noticed the team struggled against left handed pitching. He had Bill Walker simulate left handed slants in pre series practice to prepare his players for the matchup.

Gabby Street Bill Walker Portsider Giants Bill

Cain Pulls Another Trip Lobs Long Pass

Johnny Cain Alabama left footed fullback again directed the offense against Howard. After Hillman Holley passed in the first half, Cain opened the second half with a 34 yard toss to ay who ran 25 yards for a score as ley was wide open on the play.

University Ala Johnny Cain Alabama Howard Hillman Holley Cain Toas Ley Pla

Classified Ads Keep Industry Wheels Turning

Local classifieds highlight job postings equipment sales and service notices across small businesses. Listings emphasize factory labor machine repairs and transportation needs citing contact details and location to connect buyers and sellers efficiently.

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