South's Undefeated Trio Set to Face Weekend Tests
Georgia, Tulane, and Tennessee aims stay unbeaten as they expect easy wins over Florida, Mississippi A. and M., and Duke. Saturday offers tossups including Alabama hosting Kentucky, Georgia Tech vs Vanderbilt in Atlanta, and Sewanee vs Alabama in a thriller.
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Sewanee
Tigers
Bachman
Auburn
Wallace
Big Show Is On For Bama Teams Tomorrow
Alabama faces Kentucky in Tuscaloosa with Shipwreck Kelly in the backfield while Auburn hosts Spring Hill and Birmingham Southern tests Strong SIAA foes. Howard and Birmingham Southern also set to play strong Southwestern and Moccasins with hopeful lineups.
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Montgomery
Ala
Auburn
Alabama
Kentucky
Tuscaloosa
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Godfree
Whitworth
Plainsmen
Wisconsin
Chet Wynne
Badgers
Tom Brown
Horwitzer
Lindley Hatfield
Howard
Birmingham Southern
SIAA
Birmingham
Southern
Panthers
Southwestern
Memphis
Mississippi University
Dotherow
Pure
Valley players wall aid the Tide
Coach Frank Thomas will have help from North Alabama stars led by Dick Dobbins of Decatur and Littrell of Florence as he aims to restore the Tide to the top of the Southern conference next season. The Tuscaloosa News notes several players show promise for varsity cut and spring training.
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Tide
North Alabama
Dick Dobbins
Decatur
Littrell
Florence
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Bribery Letters Offered Minnesota Players in UW Game
Three University of Minnesota players allegedly received letters offering $1500 each to throw a game to Wisconsin. The letters were dismissed as a horse laugh by athletic officials at Minnesota, who reported the incident.
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University of Minnesota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Peach tree borers and control methods in North Alabama
J. T. Belue Limestone county farm agent outlines control for peach tree borers using crystal gas para-dichlorobenzene with timing from October 1 to 20. Applies different dosages by tree age, and cautions on remaining duration and soil replacement. Also describes carbon disulfide treatment for apple tree borers and notes where to obtain the chemical.
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J. T. Belue
Limestone County
Alabama
Lime Stone County
Kick off likely to stay in football says rules poll
The kick off is likely to remain part of football despite calls to bar it after Cadet Sheridan of the Army died last week. An Associated Press telegraphic poll of rules committee members showed most favor retaining the controversial play. Critics claimed removing the kick could limit massed interference, but Sheridan’s fatal injury occurred on a kick-off, prompting calls for change.
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Sheridan
Army
Associated Press
Bankers rout Freight Office in 4–0 bowling match
The Bankers defeated the L. and N. Freight Office 4–0 at the Y. M. C. A. bowling alleys. R. G. Smith led with 164 pins, Mitchell Williams and Hartnell Davis raised tourney averages, and Friday’s games feature Kiwanis versus Decatur Daily with a 166 handicap for The Daily crowd to overcome.
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Mitchell Williams
Hartnel
Davis
Kiwanis
Decatur Daily
E. H. Smith
Bankers Handicap
C. Dobbs
Jas. Mitchell
F. Bloodworth
J. A. Williams
L. & N. ‘Freight Office
L. C. Morrow
H. Davis
A. C. McKenna
S. E. Arvidson
R. H Pettey
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South Carolina Defeats Citadel at Orangeburg Fair
The Citadel Bulldogs fought the South Carolina Gamecocks in an annual Orangeburg clash. Carolina claimed a decisive 26 to 0 victory amid the fair setting, routing their foe in this traditional meeting.
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Citadel
Citadel Bulldogs
South Carolina Gamecocks
Orangeburg
S. C
Carolina
Fine Singing Held By Community Sing
A fine crowd gathered at West Decatur Methodist church for a regular community sing. The Brown Quartet could not attend, but other performers carried the program to a successful evening. The next event will be at Fairview Baptist church next Thursday night.
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West Decatur Methodist Church
Brown
Fairview Baptist Church
One More Day for Morgan County License Purchase
One more day remains to purchase a business or privilege license at the Morgan County probate office. Saturday, October 31, is the last day to pay without delinquency.
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Morgan County
Sturday
Quail Season Opens Here on November 20
The quail hunting season begins November 20 and runs to February 21, 1932. Licenses should be obtained at the probate office to comply with state laws and avoid entanglement.
Eddie Eubanks Runs Signals For Central Debut
Captain Eddie Eubanks appeared in uniform for the first time Thursday with the Central squad since an injury in the Falkville fracas two weeks earlier. He is unlikely to play this week but is expected to be in running trim for the Huntsville Crimson game next week at home.
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Falkville
Eddie
Huntsville Crimsons
Football Schedule Across Coast and Mountain Regions
Coast conference games feature Oregon against Stanford and Washington State, Arkansas versus Texas Christian, Southern Methodist against Texas, Alabama facing Kentucky, Florida meeting Georgia, Georgia Tech versus Vanderbilt, LSU hosts Sewanee, Tennessee plays Duke, Tulane versus Mississippi A&M, and notable matchups include Bowling Green at Louisville, Centre versus Mercer, and Furman against William & Mary. Mountain region shows Denver at Western State, Utah versus Colorado Aggies, and Montana clashes with Montana State along with North Dakota teams and Dakota Aggies in several pairings.
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Georgia Tech
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Duke May Upset Volunteers in Knoxville Saturday
Local voices predict Duke University will bring a surprise to tackle the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville. The matchup is highlighted as a key weekend feature in the Southern Conference slate.
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Wallace Wade
Duke University
University of Tennessee Volunteers
Knoxville
Alabama Homecoming Weekend Promises Nippy Weather
Weekend forecast for Alabama calls for fair skies and cool temperatures as the University of Alabama observes Homecoming. A bonfire, fireworks display, pep meeting, and a 3:30 p.m. game against Kentucky University headline events. Honor guests include state and local officials. Activities span academic procession, convocation, ROTC parade, and post game dances and awards for best decorations.
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Mobile
J. A. Bullock
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Decatur Faces Russellville In Key Valley Title Bid
Decatur high school football fans flood Franklin County as 22 players and a strong support contingent head to Russellville for a crucial matchup. A victory boosts Decatur’s claim to the Tennessee Valley title while extending a season marked by solid scoring and tight defense, though a shaky start is anticipated on unfamiliar turf. The Nile river irrigation note appears unrelated to the game context.
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Russellville
Tennessee Valley
Ribiron
Franklin County
Benson Field
Accident Takes Cullman Woman in Shotgun Incident
Mrs. Bill Wise of Cullman county died after her husband’s shotgun discharged accidentally while they walked from home to meet their children. The gun went off as the dog alerted and Wise stood on a stump. she was hit in the right side and arm. He carried her home and to a doctor, then to her father Geo Abercrombie’s place where she died Thursday afternoon. Funeral arrangements to be announced. burial Friday. No arrests reported.
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Cullman Tribune
Mrs. Wise
Cullman
Thornhill Added For Varsity Travel To Russellville
Thornhill, hard running half back of the Decatur squad, was added to the varsity travel roster to Russellville today. He becomes the ninth backfield man chosen, rounding out a 22 man squad for the football battle expected to test the team against an opponent they routinely beat.
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Thornhill
Decatur
Russellville
Limestone county singing convention gathers 2000 attendees
In Athens Alabama on October 29, more than two thousand people are expected at the Limestone county singing convention. The all day session at the Agricultural school includes a picnic dinner on the grounds. Delegations will come from North Alabama counties and from southern Tennessee. J. E. Hog of Belle Mina serves as president with W. H. Johnson of Athens as secretary.
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Ala
Limestone County
Agricultural School
North Alabama
Tennessee
J. E. Hog
Belle Mina
W. H. Johnson
Only Grade A Is Being Sold Public
Athens occupies with a milk ordinance a survey by the State Health Department shows only Grade A milk sold within city limits. Since the ordinance, grades B milk have been restricted and dairy quality along with barns and herds has improved. Dairies inspected include Ernest Holland W G Martin Amos Christopher and A M Christensen.
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Ala
State Health Department
Athane
Alineds
Ernest Holland
Amos Christopher
A. M. Christensen
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