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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1933

Page

5

Mixed grid results from college football games

A dense listing of college football scores across numerous schools and venues. Notable results include Davis Elkins 47 over New River 6, Oklahoma 19 over Iowa State 7, Louisiana State 20 over Arkansas 0, Mississippi 41 over Sewanee 0, and North Dakota State 18 over South Dakota State 2, among many others.

Davis Elkins New River Oklahoma Iowa State Franklin Oakland City Lawrence St. Norbert Moorheid, Minn Northern Normal South Dakota South Dakota State North Dakota Ferris Institute John Marshall Texas Mines New Mexico Military California Washington State Loyola Los Angeles Washington Puget Sound Nevada College of Pacific Texas A. & M Texas Christian University Louisiana State Arkansas Dickinson Allegheny Ursinus Pranklin Marshall

Alabama Tops Tennessee 12 6 to Boost Title Hopes

Alabama surged to a 12 to 6 victory over Tennessee to revive its Southeastern Conference title chances. The Crimson Tide, previously perturbed by inconsistencies, rode a strong offensive showing to deny the Volunteers and erase last year’s Dixie co-champs from contention. Other scores included Mississippi State and Vanderbilt fighting to a 7-7 draw, Ole Miss blasting Sewanee 41–0, and Tulane edging Georgia Tech 7–0 on Bucky Bryant’s 101 yard kickoff return.

Dillon Graham Associated Press Alabama Tennessee Mississippi Crimson Tide Dixie Vanderbilt Mississippi State Commodores Vandy University of Mississippi Sewanee Tulane Georgia Tech Bucky Bryant

Big Austrian Battles at Tuesday Night Boxing Card

Tuffy the Cops faces Frank Buersch the Australian bruiser in a main bout while Duke Chick meets Rex Mobley in the other match. Mobley’s return excites local fans as the program starts at 8 15 PM Tuesday.

Tuffy Cleet Villian Frank Buersch Buersch Duke Chick Alabama Rex Mobley Mobley

Parades Showcasing Old Cars and Futuristic Auto Boat

Pan Am Company displays a 1902 Cadillac and a winged auto boat predicting 1963 autos. Jim McGrory and officials attend the parade, with the vehicles to be moved from here to Huntsville later. The auto boat resembles an airplane on wheels and is said to be capable of taking off though its propeller isn’t airborne ready.

Pan Am Company Cadillac Jim McGrory Pere Huntsville Auto Boat

Simmons Family Returns From Scottsboro Visit

W. M. Simmons and family have returned from Scottsboro after visiting friends and relatives over the weekend.

W. M. Simmons Scottsboroe

Reverend Ninness continues series at Decatur Gospel Temple

The Rev Ross G Ninness, pastor of the Decatur Gospel Temple, continues a special series at the Tangle through Tuesday night. Last night he spoke on The Three Crosses and tonight he will present To All Unknown God. The public is invited to attend.

Ross G.ninness Decatur Gospel Taternacle Ninness Ats Tend

Huntsville Game Looms as Battle for Homecoming in Decatur

Decatur High faces Huntsville High in a much anticipated clash at Benson Field on Friday. Homecoming parades start at 11 with grads marching through downtown. the 3 p.m. kickoff pits the Red and Black against Huntsville in a key early season test. Coach Jesse Keene of Huntsville, a former Dan McGugin pupil, leads an already strong team seeking a record pace.

Huntsville High Decatur Huntsville Eleven Benson Field Decatur High Riverside High School Wilson Bank Street Bank Lee Lee Street Second Avenue Jesse Keene Huntsville Dan McGugin Vanderbilt

Records Talk on Long Winning Streaks in College Football

The piece surveys historic college football win streaks from Michigan, USC, Penn, and others. It notes Michigan's eras of dominance from 1901 to 1905 and 1920 to 1921, the 1931 stretch, and the lone defeat to Ohio State, alongside Penn’s 34 straight wins from 1894 to 1896 and Lafayette’s stoppage in 1896. It also mentions Red Grange, Gil Dobie, and Warner-era Pitt and Penn State feats.

Michigan Yost Red Grange Dicky Simrall Lexington Simrall Ducky Ann Arbor Ohio State Gil Dobie Washington University of Southern California Penn Lafayette St. Mary's Pacific St. 'S University of California Unger Angy Smith California

Compliance Boards Named for Lawrence County and Moulton

Garth Clark announces Courtland members for the compliance board including D. L. Martin L. T. Hudgins and Dr. J. A. Ussery. For Moulton L. N. Gentry lists members L. B. Cropper R. M. Byars J. A. Littrell C. McWhorter L. F. Howell and R. L. Almon.

Weather summary for today and low

The weather bureau announced a maximum temperature of 78 and a minimum of 61 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.

the Weather Bureau Today

Huntsville and Decatur Ready for Homecoming Showdown

Decatur prepares for a Homecoming clash with Huntsville after both teams posted strong seasons. Huntsville routed Deshler while Decatur dominated Cullman as scouts anticipate a high intensity battle between Keen coached Huntsville and Fuller guided Decatur with tickets prizes and crowd excitement planned.

Wrigley Announces 5 Cent Gum Price Across Chains

Philip K Wrigley president of the William Wrigley Jr Company says agreements with large chains will offer Wrigley's Chewing Gum at 5c a package. He expects this as first step toward stabilizing 5c confectionery items and aiding small retailers under NRA rules.

Chicago Philip K. Wrigley Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Wrigley’s Roosevelt

Danville School News Highlights Vocational Agriculture Teams

E. Martin, a vocational agriculture teacher, leads Jr. and Senior 1 group boys in productive farming by using cover crops such as vetch Austrian peas and bee clover. They aim to improve livestock on Danville farms and surrounding area.

E. Martin Danville Sur

Thirteen arraigned in police court on various charges

Thirteen were arraigned in police court this morning on drunkenness petty larceny and drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Fines were assessed for all offenders.

Danville Vocational Group Praised For Farm Club Work

Little Julia Glenn Weaver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elbert Weaver, underwent a tonsillar operation this morning. The Danville Vocational Agriculture Club and P F A are praised for teaching boys practical farming through class work and projects while mentioning vetch yields and horticulture topics.

Julia Glenn’ Weaver Elbert Weaver Ugh Liv Danville Martin Vocational Agriculture Club

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