Aussie and Gus clash in Legion boxing card night
Promoter Chris Jordan touts two 90 minute bouts headlined by prankster Gus from Australia and heavyweight Terrible Jack Purden facing John Fulton. Doors open 8 15 with a likely record crowd as fans expect action deluxe tonight.
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Great Things Are Yn Store For Soph
University of Alabama fans anticipate a breakout season for Jim Walker the flashy soph end from Holt Tuscaloosa. At six feet one inch and about 190 pounds he is among the team’s best blockers and pass receivers and shown smart play in his first varsity year.
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No Rainfall Report for Decatur Area
The government observer reports no rainfall in the Decatur area in the past 24 hours, indicating dry conditions across the region. No precipitation is recorded and no rainfall totals changed during the last day.
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Decatur
Decatur High 11s Show Down To Business On Gridiron
Decatur High 11s focus on disciplined practice as Coach Ogle and Fuller refine the squad. A regular backfield appears, led by Bobby Banks at quarterback, KimBrell, Charlie Smith, Drake, and a need for faster blocking. Falkville looms Friday with a scrappy, yearly tough team under Winnie Waller.
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Decatur High 11
Ogle
Fuller
Benson Field
Bobby Banks
Bobby
Kimbrell
Charlie Smith
Drake
Decatur
Falkville
Winnie” Waller
Terry Signs 5 Year Contract to Manage Giants
Terry agreed to a five year Giants managerial deal worth 40 000 dollars annually ending after the 1938 season giant owner Charles Stoneham canceled the old 30 000 per year contract and gave Terry full charge of the team. Carl Hubrigil named most valuable Giant after the five game World Series against the Washington Senators.
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New York
Giants
Terry
Charles Stoneham
Bill
John Hancock
Carl Hubrégil
Washington Senators
Speech Scientist and Puzzle Clues Mixed in Harsh Riddles
A puzzle page presents a grid of horizontal and vertical clues referencing a speech scientist. The puzzle includes numbered entries like 12 Beers and 13 Sycophant, with thematic notes suggesting biographical hints about a prominent professor linked to the University.
Fillies Dominate Year in Major Juvenile Stakes
Despite Singing Wood s Futurity win boosting earnings for males, fillies claim top purses this year. Far Star Bazaar and High Glee lead juvenile winnings with 37000 to 38000 each, while Wise Daughter and Mata Hari show strong loops. no clear standout among colts.
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Singing Wood
Royal Minstrel
John Hay Whitney
Far Star
Bazaar
Black Buddy
Rack Buddy
Mata Hari
Wise Daughter
JORRNY KLING Praises Hubbell and Cubs History
JORRNY KLING hails Carl Hubbell as one of the greatest pitchers seen and recalls that Kling was a famed Cubs catcher. Jimmy Crowley notes Slip Madigan’s Galloping Gaels may travel east to face Fordham. Navy adapts to beat Army this year.
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St. Mary's
California
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Army
Sir Thomas Comes Close In Futurity Close Run
Sir Thomas, a top colt from Alex Gordon, fell short in a major stake. Had the Futurity run a half furlong longer he might have won the prize. Four strong contenders failed to reach $10,000 in earnings: Red Wagon, High Quest, First Minstrel, and Elylee. Seven colts and six fillies surpassed the ten thousand mark.
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Alex Gordon
Prise
Red Wagon
High Quest
Elylee
Imall
Auburn Tigers Ready for Georgia Tech Clash at Grant Field
Auburn in good form for Saturday's Southeastern Conference opener against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Key injury is guard Collins Fenton out for season with a broken leg. Trainer Wilbur Hutsell hopes remaining starters, including Tiny Holmes, Bing Miller, and Welch Huckaby, will be ready to face Tech's powerful offense.
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Wilbur Hutsell
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Chattanooga
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Tech
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Somerville
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Welch Huckaby
Guntersville
Buersch Fights Nichols in Birmingham Wrestling Bout
Stanley Buersch lost in straight falls to Hugh Nichols world light heavy champ in Birmingham last night after a hard 30 minute first fall and 20 minute second. Nichols grew angry in the second and used his fists on several occasions in a tough battle.
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Stanley Buerch
Hugh Nichols
Birmingham
Nichols
Rison Team Tops CCC 7–6 In Huntsville Football
Outclassed and outplayed CCC of C C C faced a 7 to 6 defeat as a Rison squad from Huntsville, featuring coaches from Rison and Huntsville Highs and former Alabama and West Point players, edged CCC with a first quarter interception return and a third quarter score. Posey and Adkins sparked the Tree Troopers with a 20 yard TD run after a string of first downs. Starting CCC: Defreese captain at center, Gray and Bobo guards, Lee and Putnam tackles, Walker and Stringer ends, Posey QB, Owens left half, Adkins right half, Woods fullback.
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Rison
Alabama
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Owens
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Gray
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Putnam
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TIDES INJURIES CAUSE OF WORRY
The University of Alabama team prepares for Mississippi State after a scoreless tie with Ole Miss. Erskine Walker suffers a wrenched shoulder while captain Leach endures a sore side. both are expected to miss several days as injury worries mount ahead of the Denny Stadium clash.
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Ole Miss
Birmingham
Leach
Hupke Dominates Punt Blocking for Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama guard Tom Hupke, a standout on the Southern team, has blocked nine punts this season, earning praise as a guardian on the gridiron.
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Crimson Tide
Alabama to Face Mississippi State after tough Tennessee test
Alabama aims to rebound after a close showing by the Staters against Tennessee. The Vols held the leaders to a 20 0 score, keeping the first team in late. Saturday’s home game vs Mississippi State marks the second conference test and the last in Denny Stadium before Homecoming on November 11.
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Ole Miss
Tennessee
Knoxville
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Blocking Kicks Defines Tom’s Early Career
During his tenure here four kicks were blocked in his sophomore year and four more last season. He has already blocked one this year in the opening game against Oglethorpe, signaling his continued impact on special teams.
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Oglethorpe
District Meeting In Town Creek Today
Methodist leaders from this district gather in Town Creek for a conference of pastors and laymen. Presiding elder Dr. L. G. Sturdivant departed this morning to attend the sessions.
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L. G. Sturdivant
Sions
Morgan County Board of Revenue Holds Regular Meeting
The Morgan county board of revenue adjourned today after a regular meeting held Monday. Only routine matters came to the board’s attention.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
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