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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1931

Page

7

Probate sale of real estate in Morgan County Alabama

Mortgagees X W Strother and J F Smither will sell at public auction for cash in front of the Court House in Decatur Alabama Lot Sixteen Block Ten Addition Four of the Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company addition as filed in the Morgan County Probate Office. Proceeds to be applied per mortgage terms. October 7, 1931. Ben L Britnell attorney. Oct 7-14-21-28.

Court House Cater Alabama Morgan County Decatur Purnace Coma Alabame X. W. Strother J. F. Smither

Alumni Rally For Branch Reinstatement At North Carolina

Johnny Branch star backfield for University of North Carolina faced a ten day suspension for breaking training. Alumni plan a petition to Coach Chuck Collins urging reinstatement while Branch keeps in condition practicing with the freshman squad.

Johnny Branch University of North Carolina Chuck Collins Branch

Oglethorpe to Host Charity Postseason Game in Chicago

Oglethorpe officials announce a charity post-season game to be held in Chicago. The opponent will be a team selected for the event and an intersectional fee will be charged.

Oglethorpe Chicago

Newman Seeks Postseason Charity Grid Title Contest

Zipp Newman of The Birmingham News proposes a postseason charity game pitting Tulane against Tennessee in Birmingham. He argues the city sits roughly midway between the two schools, has a suitable stadium, and the event would attract strong crowds if both teams finish the Southern Conference schedule undefeated.

Zipp Newman Birmingham News Tulane Tennessee Birmingham Newman

Texas Leaguers Trim Player Limit to Seventeen

The Texas league officials announce a cost cutting measure limiting rosters to 17 players in an effort to streamline finances. This step targets payroll and operational expenses across teams. The move signals broader economy efforts within the league’s structure.

Texas League

East Leads In Intersections With Strong Eastern Teams

The eastern football teams show superiority this season with 13 wins and 2 losses in inter sectional play. The South records five wins, seven losses and one tie.

Thomas To Shift Line-Up For Game

Coach Thomas plans lineup shifts for Alabama before Saturday’s game with Sewanee after dissatisfaction with the Tide line’s performance against Tennessee and with Alabama’s defensive play. He stresses improved defense and quicker charging by forwards in this week’s rehearsals.

Thomas Crimson Tide Sewanee Alabama Tide Tennessee

Jeffries' Run Is Feature Of Contest

Happy Jeffries of Decatur shines for Sewanee this season. He kicked a field goal to edge Virginia 3 to 0 last week and scorched 50 yards for a Chattanooga TD in a 6 to 0 win. He will star again Saturday against Alabama in Birmingham with many locals likely to attend.

Happy” Jeffries Decatur Happy Sewanee Virginia Chattanooga Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide Birmingham

Singing Enjoyed At Center Grove Church

Singing at Center Grove Church last Sunday drew a large crowd with the Bonanza quartet of Decatur and the Ryan quartet delivering sacred and popular songs along with several other singers.

Center Grove Church Center Grove Bonanza Quartet Decatur Ryan

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