Alabama Crimson Tide readies for Tennessee clash in Knoxville
Alabama works defense and offense as injuries loom. Coach Thomas expects most players to be available but Walker Campbell Hopke risk partial play. Tide seeks first win on Vols field since 1928 and aims to end two lean years with a strong 34 man squad leaving for Knoxville.
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Troops 16 and Rangers 16 to Meet Friday Night
Troop 16 and Ranger Troop 16 will meet Friday at 6 30 p m. All members are urged to be on time. Long Morrow will lead the charge and encourage every boy to attend.
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Rangers Troop 16
Auburn Seeks Silver and Lead After 16–6 Loss
Montgomery Alabama October 19 Auburn's Plainsmen, ahead of their intersectional game with George Washington University, reflect on a 16 to 6 defeat to Georgia Tech. They produced 19 first downs to Tech's five, seeking answers in the wake of the loss.
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Plainsmen
Washington
George Washington University
Georgia Tech
Plainsmen edge Auburn in last minute shootout
Auburn suffered a late loss as the Plainsmen produced a sensational final drive to win. Alabama dominated Mississippi State 18 to 0 with a barrage of punts passes and runs, but the Tide faced a costly error to fix.
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Crippled Red and Black Set to Meet Cullman Bearcats
Decatur carries a 24 game undefeated streak into a tight grid clash with Cullman. Injuries leave several regulars uncertain but the squad aims to defend the record and keep the long standing rivalry intense.
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Black
Cullman Bearcats
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Falkville Visitor From Falkville Records Decatur Stop
Claude Tucker of Falkville was a business visitor in Decatur today, according to local city records.
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Claude Tucker
Falkville
Decatur
River Gauge Holds at 2.0 Feet Near Station
The Tennessee river stood still today with a gauge reading of 2.0 feet. Local officials reported no flooding and minor riverbank impacts noted along the riverfront.
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Tennessee
Auburn Playson Ties and Misses Highlight Football Notes
A review of last week shows three losses by extra points and many tied games due to failed seven point conversions. Auburn beat Howard 19 to 0 but missed two of three tries and failed to convert against Tech. Montgomery opens one of the South’s fastest municipal golf links, a 6525 yard par 71 course with 69 traps, expected to rival Birmingham public courses within three years.
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Plainsmen
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Tigers Struggle Ahead of Auburns Intersectional Fight
Auburn football plans travel to Washington to face George Washington University in an eighth intersectional battle under Coach Wynne. Key players Gump Ariail Bennie Fenton and Bat McCollum are injured, with trainer Wilbur Hutsell aiming for recovery before Saturday contest. The Tigers then head to Tulane on October 28 after returning Sunday night.
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Jessie Knight Dies After Long Illness In Moulton
Jessie Knight aged 32 of Lawrence County died at home Wednesday morning after a long illness. He is survived by four brothers Glenn Frank Price and David Knight his father William Knight and one sister Mrs Robi Suggs. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 30 p m at Red Hill Cemetery with interment following.
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Lawrence County
Colonial Mentor Praises the Tiger
Assistant Coach Walsh returns to drill George Washington University for Auburn tests in Washington. He hails Auburn as the best team to visit the capital since Alabama, praising backs like Firpo Phipps and noting Auburn stars Arian and Chambless to watch.
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Crimson Tide
Incomplete Phrase in Moulton Report Cited
A fragment mentions Highsmith of Moulton in charge but lacks surrounding details to identify event or position.
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Highsmith
Moulton
Puzzling Crossword Clue Grid From An Old Page
A large mixed set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues seeks a named man from a historic newspaper puzzle. Clues cover marriage, bird songs, landforms, animals, measurements, and archaic terms, with several referencing a pictured man and his lineage.
Berwanger Tops Big Ten Talk At Chicago Debut
Jay Berwanger, Chicago sophomore halfback, enters the Big Ten arena amid speculation over his college choice. Davenport, a Chicago boosters figure, touts education and football prowess while Stagg foresees a career surpassing Red Grange. Berwanger quickly shows promise in track and field events, hinting at future decathlon success.
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Jay Berwanger
University of Chicago
Berwanger
Dubuque
Jay
Davenport
Illini Band Honors and Traditions Highlight 1930s Pageantry
The University of Illinois band is noted as the FFRE champion with 300 pieces at home and 170 on the road. John Philip Sousa reportedly willed his band library to Urbana players, calling the group the best college band in America. Director A A Harding unveiled two new formations an airplane with sound effects and a clock titled Time. The Illini tribal dance led by Chief Illiniwek tops features as contenders study moves from Oklahoma, fueling a heated chief’s race.
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Redskins
Danville farmer makes vetch pay on six acres
Lewis Fields, a Danville farmer, used six acres of vetch as soil improvement and followed with cotton. After applying 300 pounds of acid phosphate and 25 pounds of potash per acre, with no nitrogen, he has harvested nine bales so far this year and expects a light half bale more. The trial boosts his belief in vetch.
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Fields
Guard Against Diptheria By Dr Murphree
Dr L R Murphree Morgan County Health Officer urges diphtheria and scarlet fever prevention. Immunize children with diphtheria toxoid at six months. scarlet fever toxin requires five doses for protection. Early mild scarlet fever cases can spread disease. keep symptomatic children home until cause is known. Protect kidneys ears and heart through prevention and vigilance.
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Morgan County
Charity Council Meeting Tonight in Decatur Hall
The Decatur Charity Council will hold its annual meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. Members are urged to attend as reports of the year’s work, nominations for next year’s offices, and future plans will be reviewed and approved.
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Decatur Charity Council
Miss Sanders III Confined Home by Illness
Miss Mamie Sanders, attache of the probate office, is confined to her home on Sixth Avenue South today due to an illness.
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Mamie Sanders
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