Dixie Conference Grid Championship Seen In Weekend Play
Georgia beats Yale 26 7 stands out as South’s key win amid Dixie Conference action. Vanderbilt 26 in first half. Duke 18 0 over Villanova. Tennessee 98 0 over Mississippi. Alabama 53 0 over Mississippi A M. Other results include LSU 45 0 South Carolina. Clemson 6 0 North Carolina State. Mercer 21 7 Presbyterian. Chattanooga 14 0 Howard.
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Vanderbilt
Tulane
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Dixie
Yale
Ohio State
Big Ten
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Navy
Wallace Wade
Duke
Villanova
Auburn
Wisconsin
Carnegie
Georgia Tech
Cornell
Richmond
North Carolina
Oglethorpe
N. Carolina
Florida
Carolina
Mississippi
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Sewanee
Virginia
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Auurn
North Caro State
Wake Forest
Clemson
Citadel
Loyola
Ogiethorpe
President's Plan For Emergency Bank Outlined by Rep. Treasurer
National Representative explains Hoover’s idea for a $500 million bankers' corporation to operate through the 12 Federal Reserve banks. He says the reserves have the machinery and local knowledge to handle credits, urging use of the Reserve. The plan would be temporary until the banking act is amended to empower the Federal Reserve to manage liberalized rediscounting.
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Hoover
Federal Reserve
Nutt
Blinkey Worried By Overconfidence After Ohio State Win
Blinkey Horn, sport editor of the Nashville Tennessean, fears the Commodores may grow overconfident after their victory at Ohio State. He notes previous overconfidence after wins over Minnesota and the Southern surge, warning of slippery form ahead.
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Blinkey Horn
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Nashville Tennessean
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Ohio State
Blinkey
Minnesota
Bozo Cancels Bout With Smith After Eye Injury
Bozo the Clown cancels his planned match with Cyclone Smith at Fort Benning after a cut under his eye from a previous bout with Bob Godwin in Jacksonville. Doctors advise one more week to recover and regain shape.
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Bozo
Bob Godwin
Jacksonville
Smith
Fort Benning
Cardinals Out Hit Mack s Athletics in World Series
The Cardinals out-hit Connie Mack s Athletics in the world series, yet the final margin did not match early indications. The Cardinals batted .235 to the A s .220, while fielding averages show the Athletics slightly ahead at .992 to the Cardinals .986.
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Mack’s
Athletics
Connie Mack
A’s
Draw With Irish Surprises Experts
Northwestern held Notre Dame to a scoreless draw marking a standout upset as the Irish failed to win for the first time in 21 starts. Northwestern threatened near Notre Dame’s goal twice, while Notre Dame entered Northwestern’s red zone three times, out-gaining the Wildcats 106 to 81 despite a sloppy field blamed for the poor showing.
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Notre Dame
Irish
Wildcats
Teachers Issued Half Of Pay And Rest In Promise
It may be possible to struggle along on this percentage for some time, provided the taxpayers who are able to pay will take their obligations seriously at present and not wait until the coming year to pay these taxes. Payment of incidental fees is also imperative if the school term is to continue as in the past years.
Commission Will Be In Decatur Nov 5
The Alabama Real Estate Commission will visit Decatur on November 5 for a 10 o'clock meeting at Decatur city hall to investigate the right to freely draw deeds take acknowledgments draft leases and fill other related tasks. The item also notes standings of Southern conference football teams through games played Saturday October 10 with points scored and opponents points.
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Alabama Real Estate Commission
Decatur
Decatur City Hall
Cleveland
Sammy Baker Tackles Lusky in New York Card at Ebbets Field
Sergeant Sammy Baker returns to the ring this evening to meet Pete Lusky in a prelim to the Jack Sharkey Primo Canera showdown at Ebbets Field.
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Sammy Baker
Pete Lusky
Ebbets Field
Thousands Hear Singers In Two Day Convention
The Morgan County Singing convention drew about 5000 attendees over two days at Gandis Cove. Leaders included Neal Morgar ker T S Sparkman W T Willoughby and G K Vaughan with Bonanza and Hogan quartets. The event featured nonstop singing, praise for The Decatur Daily for publicity, and adjourned to January at Oak Ridge.
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Neal Morgar
Ker
T. S. Sparkman
W. T. Willoughby
G. K. Vaughan
W. Robertson
Bonanza Quartet
Ww. O. Cooper
Leonard Wallace
J. H. Rodgers
Mrs. Bagwell
W. D. Nunby
C. E. Lowery
Frank Turney
Homer Bagwell
E. J. Hogan
J. T. Evans
J. C. Tidwell
J. C. Brown
J. S. Vaulter
L. O. Brock
Ryan's Crags
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Hogan
J. N. Legg
Bonanza
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M. Heardin
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Woodard
J. N. Cobb
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Oak Ridge
Hartselle
Gandis Cove
Morgan County
Indays
Prof. Roberson
A. C. Teague
Arthur Lockwell
J. O. Jones
Dr Henry to Speak on World Conditions in the Near East
Huntsville’s Dr Henry will address the Belle Mina Mooresville school auditorium at 7 30 tonight on World Conditions in the Near East. He plans to discuss issues affecting world peace. The scholarly humorist presentation is eagerly anticipated by locals.
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W.G. Henry
Huntsville
Belle Mina-Mooresville
Near East
Big Jeff Kicks Goal for Victory in Sewanee Rout
Sewanee defeats University of Virginia 3 to 0 in a major game, Otis Big Jeff Jeffries booting the decisive score. Jeffries, a Decatur, Alabama native and veteran Sewanee back, provided the bulk of the offense and earned wide praise from local supporters.
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Big Jeff
Otis
Big Jeff” Jeffries
University of the South
University of Virginia
Sewanee
Jeffries
Decatur
Today’s Temperature Reported High of 83 and Low of 65
The weather bureau reported a maximum temperature of 83 and a minimum of 65 to seven o'clock this morning, detailing the day’s temperature range.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Alabama Chairman Reappointed to Boxing Committee Post
Ben Bloodworth, chairman of the Alabama Athletic Commission, has been reappointed chairman of the legislative committee of the National Boxing Association by John V. Clinnin of Chicago, president of the organization. Other committee members include H. Mullins of Quebec, Robert Maryland, L. K. Hokuf of Nebraska, and Frank Gilleece of Kansas.
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Ben Bloodworth
Alabama Athletic Commission
National Boxing Association
John V. Clinnin
Chicago
H. Mullins
Quebec
Robert Maryland
L. K. Hokuf
Neb
Frank Gilleece
Kansas
Tide Racks Up Big Scoring Spread in Conference
Alabama's Crimson Tide surpassed opponents in Southern Conference scoring with 150 points to 12. A 53 to 0 win over Mississippi A. and M. solidified their status as a leading scoring machine nationally.
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Alabama
Crimson Tide
Mississippi A
Tuscaloosa Bears Hand Jasper Vikings 39 to 0
The Tuscaloosa Bears crushed the Jasper Vikings 39 to 0 on Friday night. The Bears dominated the game with an efficient performance, overcoming expectations for a tougher matchup.
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Tuscaloosa
Morales Aerialist Bridges Worlds In Decatur Circus Act
Thresia Morales of the Famous Morales family with Downie Bros. Circus visits Decatur for two performances on Tuesday. She is hailed as a leading aerialist performing daring forward and backward moves on the trapeze bar, flying the space and catching the bar on return by heels and toes. Downie Bros. will parade at noon, with the procession leaving the fairgrounds circus lot at 11:45 a.m.
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Morales
Downie. Bros. Circus
Decatur
Miss Morales
Downie Bros
Fairgrounds
Martin Fails To Break The Record In World Series
Pepper Martin failed by the barest margin to break the record for most hits in a single world series stopping at 12. He did not hit in the last two games and fell short of Babe Ruth's series mark with a 500 average.
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Pepper Martin
Babe Ruth
Cards Champs of World Today
Bases on balls and hits detail a game where the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8 to 3. Grimes earns the win from Earnshaw as Foxx Bottomley Frisch Gelbert appears in double play combos. umpires Stark McGowan Klem Nallin.
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Earnshaw
Orsatti
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Grimes
Gelbert
Foxx
Bishop
Simmons
Williams
Walberg
Wilson
Todt
Haas
Watkins
Frisch
Stark
McGowan
Klem
Nallin
St. Louis Cardinals
Athletics
Burleigh Grimes
Bill Hallahan
Phila
Enenee
Cleniinigns
Eeeenesenss
Seth
Abrhpoa
Enone
Onniies
Essai
Hallahan
Senet
Cramer
Committee to Represent Morgan County at State Convention
The Morgan County singing convention at Gandy's Cove selected A. C. Teague Sim W Brown and Tennis Sparkman to represent the group at the state convention in Birmingham in November.
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Morgan County
Gandy’s Cove
Birmingham
A. C. Teague
Sim W. Brown
Tennis Sparkman
River Gauge Reads 1.6 Feet at Seven O'clock
The Tennessee river level remained stationary today with a gauge reading of 1.6 feet recorded at seven in the morning.
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Tennessee
Central Faces Tough Parkville Challenge in Morgan County Race
Central High prepares for a decisive next Friday at Benson Field as Parkville High arrives aiming to seize the Morgan County title. Falkville leads a three touchdown margin over Morgan County, while Central boasts an undefeated record aside from a season opener scoreless draw with Elkmont. Central’s offense shines in recent 42-0 win over Moulton and 12-6 victory versus Rogersville, though improvements remain in forward passing defense.
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Gridiron Warriors
Benson Field
Parkville High School
Port
Morgan County
Falkville
Morgan County High
Hartselle
Decatur
Blue Devils
Flivver Ford
Auburn
Parkville
Central
Elkmont
Homelings
Moulton
Rogersville
Cooper
Zaharias Bold Return Looms in Birmingham Bout
George Zaharias, who has wrestled in the east and in Canada, returns to the South Monday night to face Paul Harper, ex Southern Methodist University gridiron star, in the Birmingham Post No. One card at the municipal auditorium. Opponents for the opening bout were not named.
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George Zaharias
East
Canada
Paul Harper
Southern Methodist University Gridiron
Records Fall In 1931 World Series Seven Marks Tumble
Alan Gould’s AP tally details 12 records tied or broken in the 1931 World Series. Highlights include Frank Frisch setting or surpassing multiple marks for most hits and RBIs, most total hits by a player across series, most at bats, most games, and other team and pitching feats by Athletics and Cardinals. The set also notes clean sheets and fewest stolen bases for one club.
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Frisch
Babe Ruth
William J. Klein
National League
Burleigh Grimes
Cardinals
George Earnshaw
Athletics
Ed Walsh
White Sox
Mordecai Brown
Cubs
Giants
Red Sox
A’s
Yankees
Central poised to stall Valley threats with strong blocking
Coaches emphasize blocking and tackling as crucial to River Valley’s football season. If Central masters line play, they can blunt any Valley challenge and remain competitive for the rest of the campaign.
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