Central Faces Tough Falkville Clash in Morgan County
Alabama meets Tennessee in Knoxville as Central High braces for a county showdown with Falkville Blues. Central fears four first string linemen will miss the game at Benson Field, risking a pivotal Friday tilt against Falkville with high stakes in the Morgan County title race.
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Falkville
Alabama
Tennessee Vols
Knoxville
Central High
Parkville Blues
Benson Field
Nabors
Kendal
Stover
Hudson
Carolina Stars Dropped For Year
North Carolina announces suspensions of Johnny Branch star back and Roy McDade tackle for the rest of the season after breaking training during the Florida trip. Coach staff vows discipline regardless of game results, and Branch, noted as a top Dixie running back, will be a severe loss for the Tar Heels.
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Chapel Hill
Johnny Branch
Roy McDade
Florida
Branch
Dixie
Tar Heels
Alabama Freshmen Face Florida Frosh In Denny Field Test
Alabama freshman football meets Florida Frosh in the second game of the season at Denny Field. A lengthy injury list may limit participation while Florida seeks its first win after a 19 to 14 victory over Florida College. probable lineup includes Eubanks at fullback and Banks at quarterback with guard Johnson and Hamilton in the line.
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Florida College
Alabama
Howard
Coffman
Walker
McGahey
Mellon
Hudson
Clifford
Boswell
Orlinn
Smith
Davenport
Wesley
Nichols Carter
Feld
Hill
Dildy
Francis
Rogers
Pate
Herdy
Gregg
Rhodant
Roberts
Littrel
McDonal
Patton
Stapp
Taylor
Fuller
Central
Hurst
Turney
Bluebacks
Hamilton
Lauber
Nabors
Moebes
Johnson
Moye
Bobby Banks
Charlie Smith
Ginger Gingrich
Eddie Eubanks
Hauling Freights In Larger Loads Rapped By Jurors
The grand jury condemns overloaded freight trucking harming highway safety and urges strict enforcement. It notes jail conditions are inadequate, bonds of county officials are solvent, and sheriff fees are lawful. It calls for a larger grand jury room and mourns the death of Probate Judge M D Wiggins.
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M. D. Wiggins
Washington lays cornerstone of White House in 1793
The southeast cornerstone of the original White House building, carved from Aquia Creek sandstone in Virginia, was laid on September 18 1793 by President George Washington amid Masonic ceremonies.
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White House
Aquia Creek
Washington
Cards Seek a Dixie Franchise
The St. Louis Cardinals may join the Southern league next year as President John D. Martin discloses talks with Sam Breadon about taking over the Knoxville-Mobile franchise and making it a St. Louis farm. The Southern league presidents oppose chain baseball but may grant an exception to reinforce the loop.
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St. Louis Cardinals
John D. Martin
Sam Breadon
Knoxville-Mobile
St. Louis
Martin
Chattanooga
Joe Engle
Nat
Charity Grid Games Could Bring Millions, Says Young
Owen D Young urges colleges to schedule charity football games to aid unemployed Americans. He reports estimates suggest millions could be raised with widespread participation. many conference officials have already shown support for the plan.
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Owen D. Young
America
Young
Mid-Atlantic Loop May Be Organized
A mid Atlantic conference may emerge from a meeting of athletic officials of Virginia. The group will discuss reports of a Southern Big Ten and potential impact on the Southern Intercollegiate conference.
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Mid-Atlantic
Virginia
McEver trains as passer for Vols in big clash
Gene McGee, known for his running in the victory over the Tide two years ago, is being pressed into service as a passer this week. He is receiving considerable practice to throw forward passes for the upcoming game between the Vols and their rival.
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Gene McEver
Tide
McEver
V F W Commander Thanks The Public
V F W Post commander P A Hine expressed appreciation for public patronage at the agricultural fair. He noted the post started the fair movement hoping to build a permanent county fair with cooperation from individuals and organizations. He clarified the American Legion had no official connection apart from running a concession at the fairgrounds.
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Butier P. A. Hine
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Deliberations Endorse Sheriff and Deputies Service
The document thanks the sheriff and his deputies for their efficient service during the deliberations. Signed respectfully by S. H. Malone, Foreman, on the 14th day of October, 1931.
Virginia Dedicates Its New Stadium in Charlottesville
The University of Virginia will dedicate its new stadium at Charlottesville with Virginia Military Academy providing the opposition this week. Virginia routed the Cavaliers last year 13 to 0, but this year the teams are expected to be more evenly matched.
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Virginia Military Academy
Virginia
Noogans Train Away From Home At Rowell Field
Joe Engle's Lookouts will journey from Chattanooga to Rowell Field as Selma baseball officials approve use of the field for spring training. This marks the third instance in club history of training away from home.
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Joe Engle
Lookouts
Selma Baseball
Noogans
Rowell Field
Chattanooga
Burnum to Visit Decatur Before Alabama Tennessee Game
University of Alabama freshman coach Paul Burnum plans a Decatur stop to review materials at two Morgan County schools while en route to Knoxville for the Alabama Tennessee contest.
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Paul Burnum
University of Alabama
Burnum
Knoxville
Decatur
Morgan County
Jimmy Johnston Named General Manager at Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Johnston has made peace with Madison Square Garden and will take over the general managership. After prior boxing shows on the Brooklyn side, he is signed by the Garden corporation and plans a series of big events.
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Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Brooklyn
Johnston
The
Garden Corporation
Carolina Stars Given His Release
George Sisler Rochester first baseman has been granted outright release by the Rochester Red Wings. He says an agreement allowed release at the end of any season and he sought his release without stating future plans.
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George Sisler
Rochester
Red Wings
Sisler
No Rainfall Reported in Decatur Area
Government observer records no rainfall in the Decatur area over the past 24 hours, noting dry conditions across the region and providing a daily weather update.
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Decatur
Tennessee Will Worry the Tide
Alabama heads into a crucial clash with Tennessee after rapid wins over Howard, Ole Miss, and Mississippi A and M. The Vols, led by stocky back McEver, aim to test the Crimson Tide’s defense as momentum builds for a season defining matchup. Alabama scouts praise several Vol ball carriers while Coach Drew notes Feathers remains a danger.
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University
Ala
Tennessee
Alabama
Crimson
McEver
Volback
Ole Miss
Drew
Feathers
Soph Star
Dry Officers Map Plan For Knoxville Game
Officials from federal to city agencies met to map plans to keep the Tennessee Alabama game at Knoxville dry and to enforce prohibition laws vigilantly during the event.
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Knoxville
Alabama Ready for Saturday Clash with Strong Offense
Analysts hail a standout back and a sharpening machine behind a improving Alabama squad. Godtfree Sharpe and other players nurse injuries but are expected to be ready for the tilt. Holley Cain Walker Chapell Long lead a flash of gains as the line clicks and blocking tightens for a decisive edge.
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Alabama
Holley
Cain
Walker
Chapell
Long
Divorce affects over a hundred thousand children yearly
More than 100,000 children are affected each year by their parents' divorces, highlighting the broad impact on families and the need for support services for affected youths.
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