Central Faces Volatile Backfield Gap At Benson Field
Central hopes to field a full lineup Friday against the Parkville Blues with Eddie Eubanks sidelined by a knee injury. Backup backs Gingrich Comerford Thornhill Gustin Smith Dunaway Otto Banks and Lauber vie to fill in as center Moye leads a sturdy line and Moebes Johnson Hamilton Kendall Pool brace the guard spots. A final scrimmage today shapes preparations for a climactic clash on Friday with Decatur football fans urged to attend.
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Central Press Association football standings October 17
Intersection of football standings from the Central Press Association dated October 17 shows teams with games won and lost and points for and against. The report notes a subtotal of $164 in a per team basis and includes copyright credit to Frank E. Food in 1931.
Close Game Seen As Crimson Nears Alabama Clash
The Octo 2th clash between Sewanee and Alabama promises to be one of the closest in recent years. Alabama enters crippled by Tennessee injuries with Newt Godfree out, a key tackle on crutches, and other ailments. Sewanee, in good condition with a larger squad, has several wins including over Virginia and Chattanooga. Coach Thomas plans lineup changes as he critiques the last Tennessee affair. Alabama focuses on pass defense this week.
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Strupper Praises Tennessee Vols as Strongest Under Neyland
Everett Strupper, former Tech star and current top official, calls the 1931 Tennessee Vols the strongest squad Major Neyland has ever commanded. He lauds the line, says Gene McEver eclipsed his 1929 form, and praises Brackett as a top field general like Bobby Dodd. He notes drills on charging are plentiful.
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Broad Minded shines as Joe E Brown stars at Princess
Joe E Brown leads the First National comedy romance Broad Minded at the Princess. The timid Ossie Simpson on a road trip with a rich ward offers riotous situations, witty dialogue, and expert direction by Mervyn LeRoy. Cast includes Constance Munson and Bela Lugosi in supporting roles.
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Holmes Herbert
Margaret Livingston
Grayce Hampton
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Here's Something New In Grid World In Louisville
A quirky note from Louisville reports a surprise find in grid work as 1325 male students send apologies by special messenger to Nashville. The item is described as so new it shines, reflecting a playful, cryptic discovery in Louisville.
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Sewanee Ready for Tide After Chattanooga Scrimmage
The Sewanee Tigers report good condition after a Chattanooga scrimmage and expect a strong backfield led by Happy Jefferies to challenge Alabama on Saturday. Coaches cited no major injuries and described the squad as healthier and more seasoned than usual for the matchup.
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Decatur Team Praised by L. N. Master Mechanic
C. W. Mathews of the Louisville and Nashville railroad calls the Decatur team the finest he has seen in years and predicts a championship contender. He notes abundant material for coaches to develop and says the second team is as strong as the first. He has attended every game this year and plans to keep watching.
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Cullman Invades Decatur In Tough Friday Showdown
Coach Taylor expects a hard game as Cullman visits Decatur, rating Cullman’s line as strong as Elkmont’s. Scrimmage drills reveal a powerful Cullman backfield and sharp passing by Coach Fuller’s second unit, with touchdowns by Gustin Yarborough and Banks.
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Harper Favorite But Loses Contest
Harper fans cheered Monday night as Paul Harper wrestled George Zaharias the Wild Greek controlling the first and third falls. Zaharias won two falls and delivered a decisive haymaker ending the bout with Harper defeated.
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Frankie Frisch National's Best Frisch Wins NL MVP Vote
Frankie Frisch of the St. Louis Cardinals tops the Baseball Writers Association poll with 65 of 80 votes to be named National League MVP. Chuck Klein and Bill Terry follow, with 55 and 53 votes respectively, in a tight finish. The AP tabulation lists players from St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Brooklyn among the voting names.
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Godfree May Return to Tide Line on Homecoming Day
Alabama star tackle Newt Godfree, feared lost for the season after an injury in the Tennessee game, remains hopeful to play again this year. Reports from Tuscaloosa say he aims to rejoin the lineup for Homecoming Day when the Tide faces Kentucky.
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Tennessee
Tide
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Godfree
Kentucky
Bozo to Fight K. O. Christner in Birmingham Bout
Bozo, rebounding from a Florida defeat, signs to meet K O Christner the Akron knockout artist Monday night at Birmingham municipal auditorium. Promoter Jay Thomas expects 7 000 seats, aims for a sellout, and plans to widen capacity after prior crowds. Christner a 34 year old former rubber worker turned pro, known for hard punching, faces Bozo in a big time bout watched by fans of the Gorgas Post American Legion.
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Birmingham Municipal Auditorium
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Babe Hunt
Christer
Battler
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Akron
McGugin Seeks Reliable Passer for Vandy
Horn Blinkey of the Tennessean laments the Vanderbilt squad lacks a competent passer. The failure to develop a quarterback hampers the offense as Tulane prepares to defend against a ground game with the defense keyed to stop the run in Saturday’s scrap.
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Blinkey Horn
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Godfree Likely Out Of Ten Days For Alabama
Newt Godfree Alabama tackle has been on the injured list since the first game. His back, knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries have kept him sidelined. trainer Herb Crowley says he will be out a week to ten days, crutches and a cast in use. The Crimson Tide half its season with Godfree resting on the sidelines.
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Herb Crowley
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Tommy Loughran Extends Winning Streak in Ring Victory
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia dominates Johnny Risko of Cleveland to win an easy ten round decision on Monday night. The win marks Loughran’s eleventh consecutive victory as he presses toward the heavyweight crown.
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