Big Five Face Championship Tests This Weekend
Alabama's five major teams head into key Friday and Saturday showdowns in a packed schedule. Tennessee hosts Alabama in a pivotal Southern Conference clash while Auburn bets on past form against Georgia Tech. Spring Hill, Birmingham Southern, and Howard also seek strong results in the 8S I A A and Dixie Conference races.
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Near Sell Out For Tide Vol Clash at Knoxville
The Vol stadium is apt to be jammed Saturday afternoon for the Vol Tide battle. Ticket sales are near completion and prospects point to a sell out as Alabama supporters trek to Knoxville today.
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Two Dixie Fives May Exit Championship Picture This Weekend
This weekend, at least two Dixie big five teams will fall from title contention. In Nashville, either Vanderbilt or Tulane will slip behind, while Knoxville hosts a clash where either Tennessee or Alabama will suffer a setback.
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Florida To Meet Syracuse Eleven
Florida will journey eastward this weekend to face Syracuse, a Southern invasion noted for Syracuse strength but expected to rely on the Gators offense to challenge the Orange defense.
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Much Depends On Godfree At Tackle
The Crimson will be shaped by Newt Godfree’s health as they face Tennessee at Knoxville. After injuries all season he is hoped to be in fair shape for the weekend clash in the Vols home yard.
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Sharkey Returns To Heavyweight Peak After Carnera Win
Jack Sharkey’s decisive victory over Primo Carnera reestablishes him among heavyweight elite and likely sets up a rematch with champion Max Schmeling, who beat Sharkey on a foul to win the title.
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Dobbins Likely To Play With Frosh
The Alabama freshmen face Florida's baby Gators on Denny Field Saturday afternoon. Dick Dobbins of Decatur is likely to see action for Alabama at a line post, though the frosh unit is not in prime condition.
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City's Mules Take All Of Show Honor
The Decatur agricultural fair mule show awarded city mules first, second, and third places. Freed from routine duty, the city team strutted to three victories, marking a standout feature of the fair day.
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Minister Returns From Montgomery Clergy Conference
Rev Peter M Dennis returned from a three day clergy conference in Montgomery where the theme was The Teaching Mission of the Great Commission The event was well attended with leaders Bishops Mc Dowell and Penick and Rev Cling man and Rev Mitchell of Birmingham.
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Millsaps Masters Poised If Reserves Edge Stronger Start
More capable reserves likely give Millsaps Masters an edge as the team, weakened by graduations, faces a tougher rating than last year.
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Big Ben Smith Seen As Alabama Star End
Ben Smith is highlighted as Alabama's towering end in 1931 Illustrated Football Annual. The 19 year old, six foot tall 205 pound player, known for his basketball leaping, is praised for catching passes and solid defense. His role helped Alabama finish a tough schedule with only 13 points against.
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Willoughby church women host YMCA chicken supper
The women of Willoughby Presbyterian church will hold a chicken supper at the YMCA this Saturday evening starting at five o'clock. Proceeds support church activities.
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Tulane Brings 34 Players for Vanderbilt Tilt
Tulane brings 34 grid performers to Nashville for the Saturday game with Vanderbilt as the Green Wave rely on depth to face the Commodores. Coach Bierman leads the Green Wave with a large reserve group available for duty.
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World-wit veteran Earl B Williams to enter hospital
Earl B Williams a local world-wit veteran will travel to Lake City Florida Tuesday to enter a government hospital for treatment.
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Sewanee Tigers Travel to Meet Chattanooga Moccasins
Sewanee heads to Chattanooga to face the Moccasins after a 3 to 0 win over Virginia. Halfback Happy Jeffries from Decatur will start in his regular position for the Tigers.
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Adirondack Mountains Cover 5000 Square Miles in New York
The Adirondack mountains in New York State span about 5,000 square miles. This expansive region stands as a major geographic feature shaping local climate and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Football Schedule Highlights From Saturday Oct 17
Saturday fixtures span the Southwestern Conference and other leagues with Baylor facing Arkansas and Rice meeting SMU. Texas Christian competes with Texas A M while Oregon California and Stanford emphasize cross conference play. Results include a 27 0 Oregon State win over Stanford and a 27 12 Fresno victory over San Jose.
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Machinists lose to Freight Office in bowling
L. and N. Machine Shop fell 3 to 1 to the L. and N. Freight Office in a 10 pin match at the YMCA. A. L. McCauley and J. O. Richardson stood out for the losers while A. C. McKenna and R. H. Pettey starred for the victors. Lon C. Morrow impressed as a young bowler. Tonight Kiwanis faces L. and N. Boiler Shop in another pairing. spectators are welcome.
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Cadets Triumph as Virginia Stadium Opens
The Cadets beat Virginia 18 to 3 at University of Virginia as a new stadium opened yesterday. Star back Stumpy Travers, 160 pounds, returned a 75 yard kickoff to set up the Cadets first touchdown.
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Oldest Rivalry Renewed as Auburn Visit Tech
Auburn travels to Atlanta to meet Georgia Tech in the thirty third gridiron clash. Since 1892 the rivalry has 15 Auburn wins, 14 for Tech, and 3 ties. Tigers lead in points 493 to 395 over 32 games. Auburn last beat Tech in 1919.
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