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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1931

Page

6

Decatur and Russellville Race Toward Tennessee Valley Title

Decatur Red and Black Warriors and Russellville Bulldogs clash in Rus sellville for the Tennessee Valley championship chase. Both teams stand unbeaten at 5 0 this season and prep for next Friday’s feature game amid planned visitors and festivities. The Decatur squad beat Cullman 21 0 and Russellville edged Moulton 12 6.

Wilson Crawford Chase Decatur Russellville Decatur Cullman Bearcats Moulton Decatur Red and Black Warriors Russellville Bulldogs

Jungle Epic Opens at Princess Theatre With Wild Beasts

A travelogue film shoots in Africa’s jungles using the first sound gear transported there. Alfred Horn and Ethelreda Lewis adapt a tale of a trader and his protege escorting a missionary daughter to safety amid elephants lions and crocodiles. Harry Carey Edwina Booth Renaldo and Olive Golden star in this adventure.

Ture Princess Theatre Jungles Africa British East Africa Murchison Falls Alfred Aloysius Horn Ethelreda Lewis Peru Dess Isorgi Eoers Esca Harry Carey Edwina Booth Manhattan Nina T. Duncan Renaldo

Robert Nabors Leading Decatur Football Lions

Robert Nabors is the Decatur football team left tackle and a main reason the squad has not been defeated this season, weighing nearly 200 pounds. His father Arthur Nabors, pastor of Central Methodist Church, attends games and watches scrimmages when possible.

Robert Not Arthur Robert Arthur Nabors Decatur Robert Nabors Central Methodist Church

Wynne Says Auburn Will Stun Spring Hill In Overtime Prep

Chet Wynne Auburn coach says he is taking Saturdays game with Spring Hill seriously and working the Plainsmen overtime in preparation for the bout. The coach hints at a bold plan and intense focus ahead of the matchup.

Chet Wynne Auburn Spring Hill Plainsmen

Army Schedule To Be Continued After Cadet Death

The Army football schedule will continue despite Cadet Shetidian’s death from injuries in the Yale game. West Point athletic officials said the squad and cadet family wished the schedule to proceed.

Army Cadellan Yale West Point Shetidian

Davis Elkins Heaviest Scorer In Nation This Season

Davis Elkins leads national scoring as of now with top marks in recent games. Alabama climbs from ninth to fourth after beating Sewanee, tying Syracuse. Tennessee and Elkins remain undefeated against opponents, while NYU holds second in scoring through the current period. The article lists team standings with scores for and against to date.

Davis Elkins University of Alabama Sewanee Alabama Syracuse University Davis-Elkins University of Tennessee Vols New York University

Wendy Will Meet Maryland In 1932

The Brooklyn Robins head into 1932 with manager Max Carey planning changes to boost speed on the bases. Carey, recently named to replace Wilbur Robinson, has not announced specific roster moves but signals several changes to key players.

Brooklyn Robins Max Carey The Robins Wilbur Robinson Carey

Eleven Gators Out Of Line-Up After Auburn Battle

Florida suffered a heavy price from the 13 to 12 win over Auburn as eleven players were sidelined, forcing Coach Bachman to use numerous replacements due to tough blocking and tackling by the Tigers throughout the game.

Gators Forida Auburn Tigers Florida Tigers Bachman

Decatur Fans Return for Tide Kentucky Homecoming

Decatur fans plan to travel to the University of Alabama for Saturday’s homecoming game. The Tide will host Kentucky in a matchup seen as a chance for revenge after earlier season clashes.

Decatur Bama University of Alabama Cats Tide

Crop Three Fourths Gathered in Limestone County

Estimates from Limestone county show about 75 percent of the cotton crop has been gathered so far. The figure reflects ginnings up to the present time in the county.

Limestone County

Henry Schweitzer Returns Home To Cullman

State game warden Henry Schweitzer, wounded weeks ago when fired upon during county rounds, has returned to his Cullman home after hospitalization. He was treated at Benevolent hospital for injuries from small shot to the lower abdomen.

Henry Schweitzer Schweitzer Cullman Benevolent Hospital

General Motors Radio New Distributor Named

General Motors Radio will be distributed here by Hill Chevrolet Co. effective at once. A. W. Hill, manager of the local company, announced the new distributor takeover.

General Motors Hill Chevrolet Co A. W. Hill

Wesley James Leaves Tanner for Gulfport Job

Wesley James, a well known Tanner resident, is leaving for Gulfport Mississippi where he has accepted a position. Friends here regret his departure but wish him success at his new residence.

Wesley James G ‘Oat Miss Tanner Gulfport

River gauge reads thirteen feet as river remains stationary

The Tennessee river stayed stationary today with a gauge reading of 13 feet. Officials monitored levels and warned residents near flood-prone areas to stay alert for rising water.

Tennessee

John Cain Stands at Ciriron Helm

Alabama fullback John Hurry Cain starred as Alabama crushed Sewanee 33 to 0 in rain. Cain powered through the line, punted amid a slippery ball, and delivered solid tackles and blocks that defined the dominant performance. The No. 1 defender and interference specialist energized the Tide throughout the game.

University Ala John “Hurry Cain Alabama Ws Tennessee Sewanee Bama

Baby Tide Plays The Baby Ripple Friday

Alabama's fresh team will play its first away game Friday in New Orleans against Tulane's Baby Wave. The Tidelets have one win and one loss, edging Howard and losing to Florida by a point, and arrive banged up from heavy scrimmage work with the varsity.

University Ala Alabama New Orleans Tulane Bama Howard Florida

Linen Supply Wins Suit In Huntsville

The Alabama Linen Supply Co won a legal point in Huntsville contesting a $200 license tax as unconstitutional. Judge Paul Speake ruled the ordinance discriminatory and thus unconstitutional.

Alabama Linen Supply Co Huntsville Paul Speake

Carey Plans Aimed at Vanderbilt Maryland Series

Vanderbilt will travel to Baltimore next season to face Maryland again in a home and home arrangement. The teams meet in Nashville on November 7, reviving a 1932 pattern as they plan multiple changes.

University of Vanderbilt Baltimore Maryland Nashville

Kentucky Still Without Losses Faces Alabama

University, Ala., Oct. 28 Alabama gears for a sixth straight game against unbeaten Kentucky as the Tide seeks to extend its strong defense. Kentucky has piled up 90 points while yielding 12, with wins over Maryville Washington and Lee and Virginia Tech, plus a Maryland tie. Alabama has beaten Howard Ole Miss Mississippi A. M Tennessee and Sewanee, with one loss to Tennessee.

Kentucky Maryville Washington and Lee Maryland Virginia Polytechnic Alabama Tennessee Howard Ole Miss Mississippi A. & M Sewanee

Sammy Baker Beats Joey Raymond in Baltimore Ring

Sergeant Sammy Baker from Decatur defeated Joey Raymond of Baltimore in Baltimore on Monday night. Baker stopped Raymond in the third round.

Sammy Baker Decatur Joey Raymond Baltimore Raymond

Bozo's Stock Rebounds For Rematch In Kansas

The Battling Bozo stock climbs after a setback from Babe Hunt in Birmingham and a loss to Bob Godwin in Florida. He is set to meet Maxie Rosenbloom next Monday night in Kansas. Bozo defeated K. Christner with notable speed and power while under orders from Pa Stribling to press.

Bozo Babe Hunt Birmingham Bob Godwin Florida Maxie Rosenbloom Kansas Christner Akron

Tenth Clash As The Cats Battle Tiders

UNIVERSITY, Ala. Oct. 28. Alabama and Kentucky meet for their tenth annual clash on the gridiron this Saturday. Kentucky won only the first game in 1922. since then Alabama has won every meeting. Last year Alabama spoiled Kentucky homecoming by 19 to 0. this season Kentucky hopes to upset the Bama contingent as homecoming opponents.

University Ala Alabama Kentucky Wildcats

Ben Martin Visits Gadsden on Business Mission

Ben Martin head of the Quality Model laundries visited Gadsden today for a business mission.

Ben Martin Quality Model Landries Gadsden

Old Timers Tie With Boiler Shop In Local Bowling Match

Old Timers bowled the L. and Boiler Shop on Y M C A alleys and split two points as both teams posted strong totals. McDonald Bryant and Teague led the Boiler Shop with tournament averages up by nine eight and eight pins respectively, while Sorber Harris and Sims paced the Old Timers. Thursday night Decatur Iron and Steel faces L N Machine Shop.

L. & Boiler Shop McDonald Bryant Teague Sox Sorber Roy Harris B. ©. Sims Decatur Iron & Steel L. & N. Machine Shop Old Timers B. Oo. Sims, Crevesee E. J. Bryant Chas. Teague E. P. McDonald W. D. Simpson J. O. Marks Eee Ewsewesewes

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