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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1931
Page
6
Russellville eyes interrupting Central’s flawless march as two undefeated teams clash Friday at Russellville. The expected feature bout has Bozo’s best scrap with K C Christner delivering a boxing lesson, aiming for an easy decision. Both squads boast perfect records and seek a Missouri Valley style rise toward the title.
Auburn and Spring Hill renew interest at Drake Field as Auburn prepares a stronger eleven for Mothers Day clash. Williams Hatfield Kimbrell and Brown return to backfield. Brown nursing and might sit versus the Jesuits before a big Tulane date.
In Auburn on October 27 Notre Dame players Roger Kiley and Riley faced a travel doubt. Coach Knute Rockne warned that only players at a certain table would go on the trip. Riley and his companion swapped baggage, hid their bags, and joined the team undetected. Riley later rose to fame as a top Notre Dame end.
Promoter Jimmy Johnson announced a Miami heavyweight bout for Jack Dempsey in February. No price was disclosed for the offer and the opponent is described as an outstanding challenger.
Central fullback with twisted knee remains sidelined while teammates Comerford Nabors Moebes and Gingrich push for action in the Russellville clash. Exbibited form suggests Moebes shoulder and rib injuries won’t hinder him much. After Russellville, Central diverts to Huntsville on November 6 with Florence, Hazelwood, then Morgan County high in Thanksgiving clash, aiming to stay undefeated under coaches Taylor and Fuller despite fear of a letdown.
Scientists report that most elements present on Earth, including iron sodium and copper, belong to shared chemical groups. The observation suggests consistent properties across diverse materials and supports unified theories of element behavior. Further study aims to map exceptions and refine periodic trends.
Max Marcin's play adapted to film retold in twenty years of action. Clive Brook leads a strong cast including Marjorie Rambeau Peggy Shannon and Charles Starrett. The plot follows a weak crook facing one hour to live with tense scenes and swift twists. Garnier co directs with Marcin who also wrote the screenplay.
Coach R D Taylor at Central endorses forming a Tennessee Valley gridiron conference to boost football quality in the Valley. He says a compact league with school support could advance the state’s football standards and proposes sending questionnaires to coaches in the proposed conference after the season to gather reactions.
The state highway department tests aluminum paint on guard rails along Bee Lineway to improve visibility. The new coating increases reflectivity and lights up the posts more clearly than the former paint.
Classified notices show job openings, equipment sales, and service ads from local businesses. Readable lines indicate hiring, machinery inventories, and contractor listings fueling regional commerce and daily production.
Georgia Tech relies on a potent attack to rebound against Vanderbilt after failing to score in three consecutive games against Carnegie, Auburn, and Tulane on Saturdays. The team, though currently underperforming, is expected to overcome the drought and threaten in the upcoming matchup.
Decatur resident Hap Jeffries of the Sewanee Tigers starred against a strong Alabama squad Saturday. He broke away for several solid gains and repeatedly tackled ball carriers to save touchdowns while lining up at safety during his time in the game.
Northwestern dominates Ohio State 10 to 0 early in the Big Ten season. The squad shows unusual power and appears poised for another conference title as rivals fail to challenge its progress.
Wheel type tractors manufactured in 1929 totaled 159980 units with a value of 141653219 dollars. Of the production, 51318 units were destined for export, signaling strong international demand and a robust agricultural machinery market.
Alabama honors James E. Moore, star end of the 1930 championship team, with taps and memorials before the Alabama versus Kentucky kickoff. The event includes a flag raise, band performances by the Million Dollar Band, a bonfire on campus, a fireworks display, and a pep meeting led by Jack Dunn with remarks from Captain Joe Sharpe, Coach Frank Thomas, and staff.
The Huntsville game on November 6 is Decatur's homecoming event this year with many school children expected to attend at Benson Field. The annual rivalry between Huntsville and Decatur draws hundreds of townspeople eager to follow the Decatur football team's fortunes.
Warned by Monk Campbell, now Kentucky backfield coach, that the Wildcats plan to go places in Tuscaloosa for Alabama’s homecoming. Newt Godfree has donned his uniform again and is practice back into condition after missing two weeks due to an injury jinx this season.
Kid Brewer Duke fullback stands as the South high scorer with eight touchdowns. Long and Holley tie for second with seven each.
The Danville high school economics club has selected officers for the year with Mary Doss as president Ora Lee Hicks as vice president Jessie Owen as secretary Inez Moe Abes as treasurer Catherine Stephenson Mary Ellis and Lanera Pritchard on the social committee Ruby Thompson Jane Maddox and Mary Sue Freeman on the program committee.
Georgia coach Harry Mehre orders daily scrimmages to toughen the Bulldogs schedule. The scrimmage slate includes a meeting with Florida, recalling last year’s surprise from the Gators.
Cadet Dick Sheridan, Army end, died late yesterday at a New Haven hospital after suffering a broken neck in the Yale game last Saturday. He may rest at West Point, with a request for full military honors upon interment. Players will vote on finishing the football schedule.
In Danville on October 27 the Stephenson Society presented a chapel hour program. Catherine Stephenson delivered Devotions, Nellie McKay spoke on Inventions of Thomas A. Edison, Edith Livingston discussed Death of Thomas A. Edison, and Margaret Freeman joined with a Life of Thomas A. Edison. The program closed with a song.
Benny Friedman former all American quarterback at Michigan and Yale coach returns to professional gridiron with signer to finish the season with the New York Giants.
Frankie Genaro, world flyweight champion, was knocked out in the second round by Young Perez, French flyweight champion, in Paris on Monday night. The upset stunned bettors who had Genaro as the favorite at 8 to 5.
Tennessee coach Neyland stressed improvements this week as the Vols prepare, noting disappointing scoring with only one touchdown against North Carolina. Gene McEver remained the lone regular starter in the first string backfield while others were sophomores.
Two leading Dixie teams, Tennessee and Tulane, stay unscored, holding the top spots in the Southern Intercollegiate conference. The pair lead the standings as undisputed forces in the league.
Columbus Jumbo Johnson to play final gridiron scrap as a Decatur warrior Friday afternoon at Russellville unless rival teams consent to end his season. Johnson, guard, has appeared only in a few Central games this year and his services have been limited.
In a rough ten rounder Akron Battler Bozo fights through an eye injury to outpoint feared slugger K. O. Christner. Christner pressures with a devastating right as Bozo weaves and trades steady jabs and rights, earning a surprise decision. Parky Saab also edges Whitey Sailors in a prelim.
Matchmaker Sam Siegel has arranged a headliner for Post No. 1 Birmingham as Milo Steinborn takes on George Zaharias the wild Greek in a “natural” main event Monday evening. The opening bout has not yet been set.
Maryland coach Curly Byrd earns praise for backing officials over his own team after a contested 35 yard TD return call. Officials ruled out of bounds, Byrd insisted the play stood, the score 41 to 20, but records may reflect 47 to 20.
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