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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1933

Page

6

Decatur Reds Overpower Hanceville 32–0 On Ben Gan Field

Decatur’s Red and Black dominate Hanceville 32 to 0 after a scoreless first quarter. Banks, Kimbrell and Day spark multiple Decatur drives with long runs and a touchdown apiece, while Hanceville struggles with passing defense and fumbles.

Decatur Hanceville Bengan Field Dt Wi Bais Moulton É Red Black Marlow L. Baker Thom Freeman Strawberry Section Red” Kimbrell Bobby Banks Charlie Smith Banks Reid Kimbrell Drake Day Smith Pappenberg Red Kimbrell

Miss Zella Kitchen Accepts Post in Atlanta

Miss Zella B. Kitchen has accepted a position with Beck Gragg Hardware in Atlanta Georgia. Her many friends here wish her success in the new position.

Zella B. Kitchen Beck- Gragg Hardware Company Atlanta

Norris' 72 Yard Drive Sparks Hartseles Tie Bid

In Florence yesterday Morgan County High of Hart selle tied Florence 7-7 as Luke Norris sprinted 72 yards in the final three minutes. Young converted the extra point after Norris reached the end zone. Florence blocked a Hartselle punt in the third and scored.

Luke Norris Morgan County High Hartselle Florence Young Norris Collier R. Smith Hart Poole

B Ho Kirkland Name Tells Tale Behind Alabama Player

Alabama guard B Ho Kirkland carries a unique name rooted in a tale of the Indian fighter B Ho Grey. Grey, Kirkland’s godfather, survived a massacre in Arizona after banding with Grey’s family. Kirkland’s father met Grey in Columbia Alabama, and the name followed him into college football with the Crimson Tide.

University Ala B’ho Kirkland Alabama B'Ho Grey Kirkland Grey Columbia Arizona Grey B'Ho B’ho Greg Crimson Tide

Commission Will Meet In Mobile

The Alabama Athletic Commission will convene in Mobile Monday afternoon and attend the boxing program that evening. Chairman Ben Bloodworth will depart Saturday night on the Panama to attend the meeting.

Alabama Athletic Commission Mobile Ben Bloodworth

Moslem Leader Crossword Clue Pack

A puzzle text listing clues for a crossword with references to Moslem leaders and various words across many definitions. The grid hints include ancient religious figures, geographic roles, and general vocabulary from painter to hotel, with multiple languages and notable terms embedded.

Hartselle Guard Payne Improves, Expected Back Soon

Hartselle guard Payne, injured in the opening game with a lung injury, shows improvement and is likely to rejoin the lineup within a few weeks after fears he would miss the season.

Payne Hartselle

Athens High Dominates Ardmore 59 to 0 in Home Win

The Athens High grid team opened its win column with a 59 to 0 victory over Ardmore on Friday in Athens. Easter and Curren starred in the backfield while Clem and Carter stood out on defense and offense.

Athens Ardmore Easter Curren Clem Carter

Canning Drive Reaches 1784 Cans In Two Weeks

Miss Rowe home demonstration agent reported 1784 cans filled in the past two weeks from community garden vegetables. She will demonstrate canning of meats next week and invites interested residents to contact her in Hartselle.

Miss Rowe Hartselle

Hubbell Wins In Pitching Battle For Giants

In a tense extra inning game the New York Giants beat the Washington Nationals 2 to 1. Hubbell pitched late innings while Terry Ott and Ryan supplied runs as New York moved within one win of the World Series.

New York Giants Washington Nationals Terry Ott Ryan Carl Hubbell Giants Senators Terrymen Sewell Moore Davis Goslin Bluege Hubbell Mancuso Myer Kubel Critz New York Washington Weaver Manush Harris Jackson Russell Kuhel Cronin Ormsby Moran Moriarty Pfirman Poae Moore Rf Davis Ackson C Ryan Cmp Ewes Sneenareneeeres Schulte Mine Deuns

Sheffield Defeats The Athens Aggies

Sheffield defeats the Athens Aggies 10 to 0 in Sheffield on Friday. Sheffield earns 11 first downs to nine for Athens. An Athens punt return for a touchdown by Hester was nullified by a penalty. Johnson and Hester star in the Aggie backfield.

Athens Aggies Sheffield Aggies Hester Athens Johnson Aggie

Kizer Shapes Purdue Line After Notre Dame Start

Noble Kizer, ex Marine and former Notre Dame guard of the Four Horsemen era, coaches Purdue. His task is rebuilding the line after graduation losses while aiming for a Big Ten title behind a strong backfield. His coaching path began at Notre Dame and led to Purdue via Studebaker independence.

Marines Parcus Michigan Notre Dame Noble Kizer Kizer Jimmy Phelan Indiana Four Horsemen Rip Miller Navy Rockne Purdue Plymouth Ind Marines Ockne Phelan Studebaker Corporation South Bend Prexy Erskine Little Methodist Church

Notable sports chatter from the era sparks duel claims

A columnist mocks Alabama football tackles and their weights while praising Jack Crawford, notes Fred Perry’s domination over Crawford in U S national singles, and predicts Andy Pilney could be Notre Dame’s best back since Marchy Schwartz.

Labama Jack Crawford A. Wallace Myers England Fred Perry Perry Crawford U. S Andy

Bus Operators Meet With Board to Discuss Insurance

Operators of school buses in Morgan county will meet with the board of education at 10 oclock Monday morning October 9 at the office of Superintendent George T Woodruff. The purpose is to discuss the advisability of insurance on the buses. Senior and junior high school principals will meet at 3 oclock October 11 to plan the future outlook of county schools.

Morgan County Board of Education George T. Woodruff

Sacred Harp Sing To Be Held Sunday In Moulton

J D Livingston and Geo Montgomery announce the annual Sacred Harp singing on Sunday October 8 at the county courthouse near Moulton Alabama. Local residents are asked to help prepare dinner for visitors from Alabama and neighboring states who usually attend. An unusually large crowd is expected this year.

Moulton Ala J. D. Livingston Geo. Montgomery Alabama

Tuberculosis Association Speaker Scheduled for Monday

Alex Nash, field worker for the Anti-Tuberculosis Association, will speak here Monday evening at 7 30 o clock. The gathering is to be held in the guild house of St._____ .

Alex Nash The Anti-Tuberculosis Association Guild House

Tigers Fear Tech Attack Ahead of Georgia Tech Clash

Auburn coaches Wynne and McAllister praise Georgia Tech after their 39-2 season opener win over Clemson. They warn the Tigers to expect a strong Tech squad on October 14 in Atlanta, noting Tech's poise offense and skilled backs, while Auburn prepares with early workouts and public church notices.

Auburn Ala Georgia Tech Chet Wday Wynne Sam McAllister Yellow Jackets Clemson Tigers Tigers Bill Alexander Atlanta Phillips Slocum Plainsmen Birmingham Southern Howard Jackets Tech

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