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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1931

Page

6

Central Rambles Past Moulton 42-0 in Reserve-Heavy Win

Decatur dominated Moulton 42-0 as reserves saw plenty of action. Banks and Eubanks led the scoring with two touchdowns each, while Nelson and Gingrich added others. Nabors and Turney stood out on defense as Decatur pounced into a strong win.

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Decatur Dominates Moulton In Regional Football Bout

Stevens wins toss for Moulton, Decatur drives early with Eubanks scoring twice. Banks breaks free for a 35 yard TD followed by a safety after a bad center snap. Decatur builds a 28 to 0 lead by late third, with standout runs by Banks and Eubanks and sharp punting.

Hallahan and Martin Star in Card 2 0 win over Athletics

Hallahan pitched seven walks but held the Athletics to three hits as the St Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia 2 0 to even the World Series series at one game each. Martin starred with base running and a squeeze to plate both runs, while defensive plays and late innings kept the A’s at bay. The teams head to Philadelphia with decisions pending on mound roles for Grove Earnshaw Derringer and Grimes.

Bill Hallahan Pepper Martin Cardinals Athletics Red Birds Philadelphia Tesume Mon Hallahan Martin Wilson Gelbert Cochrane Moore Foxx Jim Bottomley Max Bishop Bottomley Connie Mack Bob Grove Earnshaw Derringer Burleigh

Teams Even as World Series Battle Returns to Rochester

In the little world series the Rochester Red Wings led by Raymond Pepper of Decatur meet the St Paul Saints in Rochester to resume play with the series tied one game apiece. Attendance has been disappointing in the first two games.

All Square Rochester Red Wings Raymond Pepper Decatur St-Paul Saints Rochester

Good Sport Shown By Hartselle Fans

After a Friday afternoon loss to Falkville the Hartselle community kept high spirits. The Falkville squad was honored with a group outing to the Pearl Vaughin theatre hosted by Dr. W. Booth.

Hartselle Palkville Pearl Vaughin Theatre Ww. M. Booth

Anniversary of 1862 Battle of Corinth Mississippi

On this date in 1862 the Battle of Corinth Mississippi occurred. The clash involved Union and Confederate forces testing strategic positions around Corinth and its rail lines amid the American Civil War.

Battle of Corinth, Miss

Reverend Pickens to Preach at Crow's Chapel Sunday

Rev. J. D. Pickens, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, will preach Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at Crow's Chapel. The public is invited to hear him.

J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church Crow’s Chapel

Private Lease Is Asked For Shoals In Board's Report

The report favors private leverage for Cove Creek and nearby sites to aid navigation flood control and power. It proposes federal funds for dam construction when a licensee installs a power house and supplies compensation for power value. A cooperative build plan for dams near Chickamauga White Creek and Coulter Shoals is deemed economical and should be offered to private licensees under the federal water power act. The aim is a progressive Tennessee River program with Cove Creek and possible downstream dam projects to meet industrial demand. The draft remains tentative and may be amended.

Congress United States Cove Creek Chickamauga White Creek Coulte Chattanooga Knoxville Max Tyler Tennessee River

Falkville Blue Devils Clinch 14-0 Victory Over Morgan County

Falkville Blue Devils defeated Morgan County High 14 to 0 at Hartselle on Friday. Howell scored on a second quarter pass, and Free caught another, with Falkville’s defense stifling Morgan’s attack. The win signals a march toward the county championship as Falkville plans a rematch in Decatur.

Blue Devils Howell Hartselle Falkville Mage

Fuller Credits Rogersville Team After Defeat

Assistant Coach Aubrey Fuller of Central praised Rogersville for a strong showing before Tuscumbia on the Decatur schedule. He said Rogersville has one of the best teams in years with an outstanding tackle Cooper and an exceptionally good back field.

Aubrey Fuller Central Rogersville Tuscumbia Decatur Cooper

Loss of Pope hurts Morgan County in Parkville loss

Morgan County High slipped Friday afternoon as Pope at center, an outstanding linesman, was out. His absence impacted both offense and defense in the game against Parkville Blue Devils, contributing to the loss for Hartselle.

Pope Harts Morgan Morgan County High Fighting Parkville Blue Devils Hartselle Pope

Rogersville Drops 6-0 Score To Deshler Of Tuscumbia

Rogersville High lost to Deshler High of Tuscumbia 6 to 0 in a hard fought game at Tuscumbia Friday afternoon. Deshler took the breaks and scored the only touchdown. Rogersville showed a fast backfield and solid tackle play.

Rogersville Tuscumbia Lauderdale County High School Deshler Fn Cooper

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