Rough wrestling bout at Martin arena ends in foul
Frank Buersch defeats Gus Pappas in 15 minutes 5 seconds after a foul in fall two. earlier bouts feature Jack Purden and John Pulton in a slow opener with crowd urging action. referee Aubrey Watkins contends with slugging and rule violations as the match deteriorates.
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L. R. Barron
Martin Arena
Frank
Buersch
Gus
Bald Eagle
Pappas
Aubrey Watkins
Tryig
Gladiators
Watkins
Pappas Dhozens
Jack Purden
John Pulton
Ned
Purden
Fulton
Pulton
Purdin
Jack
John
Walton
Aubrey
Alabama Tigers Choose New Offense For Mississippi State
Alabama's football squad worked in a reshaped lineup at practice with Chesty Moseley at fullback and Howard Chappell at right halfback. Injuries forced changes to the ends, tackles, guards, and center as coach Thomas emphasized blocking in preparation for the Mississippi State game at Denny Stadium Saturday.
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Happy Campbell
Chappell
Dizzy Walker
Walker
Foy Leach
Ralph Gandy
Don Hutson
Jim Dildy
Dogs Freeman
B’ho Kirkland
Thomas
Bear Bryant
Jim Walker
McGahey
Charlie Marr
Bob Morrow
Ben Boswell
Bill Francis
Moseley
Howard Chappell
Mississippi State
Denny Stadium
Freight Shipments Seen 104 Percent Rise in 1933 Fourth Quarter
Montgomery report notes fourth quarter 1933 shipments forecast up 104 percent, with week ending Sept 23 at 89 713 carloads vs 88 134 a year earlier. Increases from miscellaneous freight, while grain, livestock and small lots fall. coal and ore rise slightly. coke and forest products steady.
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Montgomery
Ala
Shippers Advisory Board
Decatur High School Wrestling Meet Livened by Band
Between bouts the crowd raised Pur din's arm in victory as fans jeered and cheered the referee and wrestlers. The Decatur High School band entertained with selections before and between bouts and received a big hand after each performance.
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Purdin
Decatur High School
Rule changes speed college football in 1933 season
Major rule updates shorten play by placing ball ten yards infield after sidelines down or out of bounds and tightening clipping penalties. Officials note faster pace and fewer sideline resets. In high school action Bernard defeats Cullman 31 to 0 as James Carlin stands out with ten punts for a 42.5 yard average.
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Montgomery
Ala
O. W. “Red” Severence
Dixie
Bernard
Cullman
Law
Sidney Lanier
James Carlin
Carlin
Lanier
Veterans of Foreign Wars to Elect Officers Sunday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Sunday at 2 30 PM at the courthouse to elect officers and conduct other business. All veterans eligible for membership are invited to attend.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Falkville Girls Featured in Florence College Program
A Florence State Teachers College assembly showcased Mildred Louise Liles and Mary Elizabeth Cunningham in a musical program. Liles, a Falkville freshman and daughter of J L Liles, performed Chant d Ar. Cunningham, a Townley sophomore, sang Indian Love Call Frims assisted by Olivia Chisholm of Florence. The program launches a series highlighting talented students.
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Florence State Teachers College
Mildred Louise Liles
J. L. Liles
Falkville
Mary Elizabeth Cunningham
R. M. Cunningham
Route 1
Townley
Miss Liles
Cunningham
Olivia Chisholm
Florence
Howell Goes Big Despite a Knot in Alabama Backfield
Millard Howell racked up 133 yards from scrimmage in Alabama’s scoreless tie with Ole Miss, boosting his two game total to 187 yards. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry on 20 attempts and added a 40 yard punt average with six punts. Tom Hupke limited Ole Miss gains, while Alabama shifts focus to Mississippi State and Tennessee with intensive practice to improve ball protection and blocking.
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Tom Hupke
Tide
Chunky Guardian
Hupke
Hutson
Ole Miss
Hopke
Alabama
Mississippi State
Thomas
Tennessee
Joe Demyanovich
Riley Smith
Tidemen
Delta Boys
Rogers Tackling Practice Feature Ahead of Tech Game
Elmer G. Salter highlights Allen Rogers, Auburn 157 pound first string right halfback, as he shines in tackling drills. The Tigers prepare for the opening Southeastern Conference game at Grant Field in Atlanta against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets this Saturday, billed as the season’s marquee showdown.
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Elmer G. Salter
Allen Rogers
Greenville Dynamo
Auburn
Tigers
Grant Field
Atlanta
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Winds of Kansas Stirred Notre Dame in Mock Wind Night
In 1938 Notre Dame recalled a night of gusts from Kansas and St Louis that toppled the Irish. Kansas State’s Ralph Graham and Stoner powered the breeze, while Walsh’s Irish faced a chilling defense led by FpRMAND BEACH and Old Joe Line at KU.
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Kansas
Irish
Notre Dame
Kansas University
Ramblers
Chili Walsh
St. Louis University
Walsh
Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science
Kansas State
Ramming
Ralph
Graham
Ored Stoner
St. Louis
Stoner
K. U
Joe
Hank Anderson
Rogers Makes Georgia Tech Look Easy In Auburn Scrimmage
In a defensive scrimmage against freshmen using Georgia Tech formations, senior back Rogers stood out for Auburn with aggressive tackling and sharp pass defense. The Greenville dynamo is pegged for a starting role against the Engineers, praised as one of America's best for his size. Auburn’s line, led by Gump Arail Boots Chambless and Bat McCollum, displayed an impregnable front while backs and blockers showed improved pace and reliability. Commodore Wood, listed at left guard on the first team, is noted as a probable starter against Yellow Jackets.
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Frosh
Georgia Tech
Rogers
Engineers
Auburn
America
Birmingham Southern
Howard
Greenville Dynamo
Plainsmen
All- Southern
Gump
Arail
Boots Chambless
Montgomery Thunderbolt
Bat McCollum
Commodore Wood
Yellow Jackets
Howard College student Miss Virginia Speer visits home
Miss Virginia Speer a Howard College student spent Sunday with her parents and friends here presenting a local social note about a student visiting home.
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Virginia Speer
Howard College
Decatur Faces Falkville After Injuries Haunt Roster
Locals prep for Falkville with Decatur hampered by injuries. Alley Oop Martin missing from practice and guard John Gingrich out with a shoulder injury. Fullback J W Lanier suffers a mashed cheek, weakening the Red and Black ahead of Priday's tussle after a 6 to 7 loss to Cullman.
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Alley
Martin
John Gingrich
Hanceville
J. W. Lanier
Decatur
Falkville
Priday
Greensboro Leaders Seek Paving Part of State Highway Plan
Greensboro officials including Mayor Lawson and Rep Yerby urged Gov Miller and Highway Director Smith to include a 0.7 mile paving strip in the $12 million highway program. Lawson warned odds are slim, citing other county crop troubles and weather effects on Hale county. Senator Scruggs recounted milk code talk and announced he won’t seek re election. Coosa Rep Felix Smith reported crop losses from rain delaying cotton yields. Comptroller Hard urged county warrant data limit to state warrants only.
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Greensboro
W W. E. Yerby
Hale County
L .G. Smith
B. M. Miller
Lawson
Claude Scruggs
Marshall County
Marvin Kelley
Morgan County
Washington
Marvin
Senator Scruggs
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Scruggs
State Senate
Jackson
Marshall
Jackson County
Felix Smith
Coosa
Capitol
Coosa County
J. H. Hard, Jr
State Warrant Commission
Substitutes Show Promise for 1935 Red and Black Team
Ogle notes strong underclass depth with Alfred Wilson driving power and Harold Vaughn delivering solid play behind Roy Goslin out with boils. Second stringers including R. B. Masterson Shorty Kitmitzer Giles Chenault Dinsmore Durham and others impress as they learn fast and could challenge for 1935 first string positions.
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Ogle
Alfred Wilson
Harold Vaughn
Roy Goslin
R. B. Masterson
Efficient college sports teacher shines as Trojan mentor
A crossword style puzzle hints at a famed educator in college sports known for turning out top teams, particularly the Trojan program in Los Angeles. The clues reference his official title, influence on Southern students, and broad athletic impact.
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