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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1933

Page

6

Duke Blue Devils prepare for Kentucky clash in Lexington

Duke's undefeated Blue Devils travel from Durham to Lexington to face Kentucky on Saturday. Key players Galoping Hendrickson may start. Tarzan Belue ready if needed. Return of center E B Dunlap could give Duke full strength for the battle.

Durham N. C Blue Devils Duke Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Hendrickson Davidson Tennessee E. B. Dunlap Tarzan” Belue Belue Wallace Wade Ralph Kercheval Washington and Lee Luke Nick Laney Walters Belue Arlington Kelly Horace Hendrickson Jack Alexander Elmer Tarrall Dick McAninch Jule Ward Bob Cox Corky Cornelius Ends Tom Rogers Harry Rossiter Ab Jones Ed West Earle Wentz Freddie Crawford Gus Durner Nick Porreca Roheeq Saleeby Jack Dunlap Jim Johnston Carl Schock

Tide Begins Trek to Gotham Today

Alabama prepares for a decisive road battle with Fordham at Polo Grounds this weekend. Both teams undefeated, Fordham coming off a 32 6 win over Boston College while Alabama eyes an intersectional clash with strong away game history.

Gotham University Ala Crimson Tide Tcrm Polo Grounds Cear Alabama Fordham Rams Tennessee Rams Tide Fordham Crimsons Boston College Notre Dame Jim Crowley Frank Thomas Gandy Capt. Leach Jim Dildy Lee Hooke Kirkland Francis Moseley Howell E. Walker Hughes New York

Misses Leonard and Sentiff in Birmingham Child Welfare

Miss Claudine Leonard and Miss Winnie Sentiff travel to Birmingham to attend a child welfare meeting. The sisters are cited for their involvement in a local welfare outreach effort and to observe program practices.

Claudine Leonard and Winnie Sentiff Child Welfare

Local Officials Named in Public Notice

Henry Marshall Means centers with E. B. Dunlap Jack Hennemier and O. C. Britton listed among figures in a public notices record.

Means Henry Marshall Centers E. B. Dunlap Jack Hennemier O. C. Britton

Kearns Returns to the Ring Amid Pettifer Showdown

Jack Kearns proclaims unretirement as British giant Jack Pettifer emerges as his newest rival. Pettifer, 250 pounds and 6 feet 7 inches, is praised for speed and power, with Kearns boasting of a match lineup including Carnera and Baer as possible opponents. Petersen recalls Pettifer’s prior London bout, costumed in a punishing 12 rounds.

Jack Jack Kearns Ring Kearns Jack Pettifer Pettifer Pauline Uzcudun Carnera Max Baer Baer Lke Limehouse London Jack Petersen Petersen Teach

Huntsville Fans To Attend Game Despite Injuries

About 200 Huntsville fans will travel to Friday’s grid contest in Madison county despite injuries shaping the starting lineup. Red Snipes, the plunging fullback, twisted his knee in Tuesday scrimmage and may miss the game.

Huntsville Madison County Red Snipes

Mrs Gover Ill With Influenza In Morgan County Relief Work Plans

Mrs W L Gover of 426 Grant street sick with influenza for three weeks at home, remains unimproved. She will travel to Birmingham Friday on business related to relief work in Morgan county.

W. L. Gover Grant Street Birmingham Morgan County

Auburn Tigers Meet Tulane in New Orleans Showdown

Auburn aims to even the series with Tulane Green Wave in New Orleans as the teams meet for the 15th time. Tulane holds a 6-5-3 edge. Auburn seeks its first win over Tulane since 1926 and looks to honor past stars like Jim Hitchcock and Gump Ariail in a classic Dixie clash.

Auburn Ala Tulane Greenies Auburn Tigers New Orleans Green Wave Bengals Tulane Dixie Wilbur C. Smith Chet Wynne Greenies Olive and White Tigers Hopson Pierce Crescent City Dixie Club Jim Mie Hitchcock Gump Ariail Ariail Arail Hitchcock

Decatur Welterweight Champion to Visit City

Decatur will host a world class wrestling event as Jack Reynolds holder of the welterweight title meets Freddie Knichel the St Louis flyer at Martin arena. Reynolds recently had his title recognized by the National Wrestling Association and the National Boxing Association at a Minneapolis meeting.

Decatur Jack Reynolds Freddie Knichel St. Louis Martin Arena Reynolds National Wrestling Association National Boxing Association Minneapolis

Caldwell to be Honored on Caldwell Day at Duke

Herschel Caldwell, former Tide star and new Duke coach, will be honored Friday in Durham as the baby Blue Devils host Wake Forest freshmen. The event is named Caldwell Day and ranks among a big Tuesday night card that features a title bout and a Pat McKee versus Stanley Hackney bout drawing local fan interest.

Herschel Caldwell Tide Duke Durham Baby Blue Devils Wake Forest Pat Trish) McKee Stanley Honeyboy

Decatur Red and Black Prepare Secret Scrimmage Before Huntsville Game

Decatur High's Red and Black football team held a secret scrimmage behind locked gates in anticipation of Friday's clash with Huntsville Crimson. Coach Ogle aims to preserve the 25 game undefeated streak while unveiling new plays to counter Huntsville's highly rated squad. A Homecoming parade and large turnout from alumni and Huntsville supporters are expected for the 3 PM kickoff.

Decatur Red and Black Huntsville Crimsons Benson Field Ogle Huntsville High Huntsville

Tuscumbians Meet Walker County in Friday Clash

Deshler High School from Tus cumbia travels to Walker County to face the Vikings at Jasper. Walker County has piled up 111 points this season while beating four opponents, while Deshler eyes early championship teams as they push toward the goal line.

Deshler High Tuscumbia Walker County Vikings Jasper

Music School Opens at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosts a new music school directed by W R Wallace. The program opened Monday night with strong enrollment and progress, with sessions running three weeks and plans for an engaging closing program.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church W. R. Wallace

Eva Visitor R H Williams Calls on Decatur

Eva farmer R H Williams visited Decatur today on business. He is listed as a local resident and participated in general commerce during the call.

R. H. Williams Decatur

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