Georgia Bulldogs surge toward national gridiron crown
Georgia topped New York University 25 0 in a decisive intersectional win. The Bulldogs strong defense held NYU to 19 yards while Alabama faltered to Fordham and Florida LSU fell from SEC title contention. Auburn beat Tulane as Kentucky fought Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Georgia
New York University Violets
Bulldogs
Alabama
Fordham
Florida
Louisiana State
New York University
Auburn
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Gators
Tulane
Kentucky
Duke
Blue Devils
Red and Black Set for Sheffield Clash After Huntsville Win
Decatur's Red and Black football machine, after a splendid game against Huntsville, began practice today for the clash with the Sheffield Tigers Friday in Sheffield. Most injured players from the Huntsville game are expected to be ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Huntsville
Sheffield Tigers
Sheffield
Huntsville Decatur
Tigers
Welterweight Champion to Headline Decatur Card
Jack Reynolds world welterweight champion meets local favorite Freddie Knichel at Martin arena Tuesday night in Decatur. The card opens with Pat McKee vs Stanley Hackney, and Loyalty Night passes are suspended for the event. The show starts at 8 15 with extra seats available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Arena
Decatur
Jack Reynolds
Freddie Knichel
Jack
Freddie
Pat
McKee
Stanley
Honeyboy
Hackney
Harris Named Red Sox Manager
Stanley Harris the veteran pennant winner with the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers will manage the Boston Red Sox next season. The signing was announced in Boston yesterday confirming Harris as skipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Red Sox
Stanley
Bucky) Harris
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Late drives decide tight southern games in college gridiron
Southern conference games ended with late touchdowns as Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina 10-6 and Mississippi overwhelmed Clemson 13-0 while Alabama was edged in a 14-7 finish with all scoring in the final quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tech
North Carolina
Mississippi
Clemson
Auburn Tigers Set for Duke Battle in Durham
Auburn coach Chet Wynne leads the Tigers for a Southern Conference clash with Duke in Durham. Casey Kimbrell’s punting, veterans like Gump Arfail and Freddie Crawford in a star duel, and last year’s 18-7 Auburn win frame a high stakes season opener against the Blue Devils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Auburn Tigers
Wallace Wade
Duke Blue Devils
University of Tennessee Vols
Durham
Tigers
Chet Wynne
Birmingham- Southern
Howard
Georgia Tech
George Washington University
Tulane
Oglethorpe
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Blue Devils
Duke
Plainsmen
Ripper Williams
Wade
Bengals
Trinity College
Casey Kimbrell
Wynne
Duke Stadium
Gump Arfail
End
Freddie Crawford
Amiail
Referee mixup costs Army Illini clash at Cleveland
In a Cleveland football game referee Dan Kelly overruled Cadet Johnson on a place kick, giving Illinois a 9 0 lead before changing back to 6 0. Keegan of Pittsfield faced blame for the call, though Kelly admitted the error and Keegan could have stood firmer. Army won 6 0 after the rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Keegan
Pittsfield
Mass
Keegan
Cleveland
Army
Raydets
Illinois
Dan Kelly
Massachusetts
Kelly
Cadet Johnson
Cadet Brown
Johnson
Walter Okeson
Gar Davidson
Yale
Illini
Auburn and Duke Dependables Shine at Tackle Roles
Both Auburn and Duke rely on trusted left and right tackle performances. The players stood out last season and continued as key anchors this year, delivering consistency and blocking strength for their offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Crawford
Duke
Eddie Eubanks Spends Weekend in Decatur
Eddie Eubanks ex Red and Black football star visited Decatur with his parents. He is a prominent member of Howard College freshman football team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Eubanks
Decatur
Eddie
Howard College
Atlas Assurance meeting guest visits Decatur
W. R. Lattimer of Birmingham recently visited Decatur while en route to New York for a home office meeting of the Atlas Assurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lattimer
Birmingham
Decatur
Atlas Assurance Company
New York
Lassiter's Loyal Return Sparks Early Grid Tale
A Charlotte freshman, Bob Lassiter, nearly quit college football to return home but chose to stay after recalling the Lassiter family motto A Lassiter Never Quits. He later tricked defenses by spitting on his hands to signal carrying or not, a habit that foiled opponents and defined his early years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lassiter
Charlotte
N. C
Lassiter
Bob
Weekend grid results show mixed college football scores
A long list of matches yields a mix of wins and ties. Notable results include Fordham 2 beat Alabama 0, Duke 14 over Kentucky 7, Michigan 28 to Chicago 0, and Rutgers defeating South Carolina 27 to 12. Several ties appear, and many minor scores are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordham
Alabama
Millsaps
Howard
Duke
Kentucky
V.M. I
Virginia
Arkansas
Southern Methodist University
Florida
Tennessee
Auburn
Tulane
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Iowa State
Michigan
Chicago
Villanova
Manhattan
Akron University
Ashland
St. Thomas
Springfield
Brown
Holly Cross
Otterbein
Ohio Northern
Lehigh
Rutgers
South Carolina
Randolph Macon
Richmond
Baylor University
Texas A. & M
Oklahoma City University
West Texas
Oklahoma Baptist
Central Oklahoma
Middle Tennessee
Murray
Louisville
Moorehead
Rose
Franklin
Ind
Centenary
Cumberland
Sewanee
Delta State Teachers
Lambuth
Vandy Holds LSU To 7-7 Tie Contest
Vandy kept the favored LSU to a 7-7 draw under the Baton Rouge night sky. The article lists multiple college results including Loyola Los Angeles 43 over New Mexico 7 and Southern California 6, California 6, with other scores scattered throughout the segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandy
Baton Rouge
Texas Teachers
Texas Mines
Texas Christian
John Tarleton
Loyola
Los Angeles
New Mexico
Denver
Colorado College
Colorado University
Wyoming
Juniors Win Westown vs West Decatur Football Clash
The Westown Juniors beat West Decatur 20 to 6 in a spirited game at Joe Wheelerfield on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westown
West Decatur
Joe Wheelerfield
Duke Prepares for Auburn Clash After Kentucky Game
Duke Blue Devils gear up for a second straight Southeastern Conference test, facing Auburn in Duke Stadium. Auburn's veteran squad is noted for a dynamic running game and a potent passing attack, posing a stern challenge to Duke after their bout with Kentucky.
Steward Meeting Notice From Ninth Street Methodist
The board of stewards of the Ninth Street Methodist Church will meet Tuesday night at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Dixie star boosts All Southern odds in classic grid clash
The account recalls a heated game where Dixie player of a flank position earned All-Southern honors last year after a 12-0 deficit turned into a 12-7 comeback. Auburn rallied with a punting barrage to pin Duke or Devils near their goal line, adding a late score against a weary Blue Devils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Devils
Tigers
Auburn
Plainsmen
Blue Devils
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rams
Auspices
American Legion
Pat McKee
Stanley Hackney
Champ
Woo Oidae
William
Braucher
KBEC
Dan
New England
Kodak
Northwestern
Ohio State
Western Reserve
Baldwin Wallace
Dartmouth
Harvard
Lafayette
Colgate
Mercer
Furman
Davidson
North Carolina State
West Kentucky
West Tennessee
Louisiana College
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Normal
Presbyterian
S. C
Wofford
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Purdue
Wisconsin
Guilford
Eastern Carolina
King College
Appalachian State
Roanoke
Hampden-Sydney
Erskine
Chattanooga
Mississippi College
Potomas
Shenandoah
Williams
Tufts
Louisiana Poly
Louisiana Nor
Mal
Iowa Wesleyan
Penn College
Ripon
Lawrence
Carroll
Lake Forest
Bemidji
Moorehead Teach
Texas
Rice
Colorado
Western State
Utah
Utah State
Montana Mines
Montana State
Flagstaff
Temple
Arizona
Southern California
California
Washington
Stanford
Oregon
Morningside
South Dakota State
South Dakota University
Northwestern College
Dubuque
T. Tp. Op
Neo
Louisiana
Ae State
Goodyear
Goodyear Company
Mr. LeRoy
Alabama Power Company
Chamber of Commerce
TAX and Rate Payers Committee
John Patterson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!