NS Will Pull For Old Favorite In Decatur Show
Freddie Knichel faces Jack Reynolds for the welterweight title in Decatur with about 600 Alibema fans expected. Honey Boy Hackney and Pat McKee also featured in a long awaited bout as locals prep for Loyalty Night at the arena.
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Discus
Freddie Knichel
St. Daredevil
Jack Reynolds
Freddie
Arena
Honey Boy Hackney
Pat McKee
Chris Jori
American Legion
Adie
Brief Shots at Tiger Campus
Auburn notes indicate Chicago All American end Roger Kiley praises Auburn's wins over Tulane Greenies in Orleans. The team prepares to face Duke in Durham, with Fenton's ankle injury making him doubtful. Jack leads the Tigers in a promising form as they head into the contest.
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Auburn
Als
Roger Kiley
Micago
Tulane
Greenies
Orleans
United
Uke Blue Devils
Durham
Ariai
Fenton
Duke
Jack
Auburn Plays Duke Saturday In Durham Inter Conference Clash
Kemp may fill in for Fenton if unable to play as Auburn prepares for the Duke game in Durham. Will Crietzberg star for Auburn against Tulane in New Orleans, delivering standout ball handling and defense. The Tigers, with five iron men, aim to repeat past margins as they face Duke after topping Tulane 13-7.
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Kemp
Crescent City
Fenton
Lakeland
Auburn
Tulane
New Orleans
Duke Blue Devils
Durham
Tigers
Greenies
Boots Chambless
Montgomery
Bing Miller
Somerville
Gump Arfail
Birmingham
Ripper Williams
Tuscumbia
Allen Rogers
Greenville
Plainsmen
Green Wave
South Carolina
Bengals
Kimbrell Star Punts in Auburn Win Over Tulane in New Orleans
Casey Kimbrell excelled with a near 44 yard average and strong ball carrying as Auburn beat Tulane 13 to 7 in New Orleans. Coach Chet Wynne likely will start him versus undefeated Duke in Durham on Saturday.
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Will Crietzberg
Auburn
Tulane
New Orleans
Tiger
Chet Wynne
Duke Blue Devils
Durham
Greeners
Casey Kimbrell
Tigers
Thomasville
Duke Ready for Crucial Clash With Auburn in Duke Stadium
Duke and Auburn prepare for a pivotal 1933 matchup as Duke hosts Auburn after Auburn’s strong showing against Tulane and Duke’s win over Kentucky. Duke’s injury list includes Horace Hendrickson with a shoulder cut eye and hand injuries, while captain Carl Schrock nears return. Corky Cornelius exits Kentucky game briefly but remains a key backfield threat for Duke.
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Duke
Auburn
Tigers
Ripper Williams
Firpo Phipps
Allen Rogers
Casey Kimbrell
Sterling Dupree
Truck Talley
Kentucky
Horace Hendrickson
Carl Shchock
Corky Cornelius
Tigers Ready For Duke After Tulane Win
Auburn prepares for a key Southern Conference clash with Duke at Durham after a 15-7 win over Tulane. Injuries to Will Chmetzberg Commodore Wood Bat McCollum Tiny Holmes Bennie Fentom Sterling Dupree limit lineup but others recover. Coach Chet Wynne lauds players for the victory and aims for strong finish to 1933 schedule.
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Auburn
Ala
Tulane Greenies
Auburn Tigers
Wallace Wade
Duke Blue Devils
Duke Stadium
Durham
Tigers
Duke
South Carolina
Birmingham
Finis
Plainsmen
Wilbur Hutsell
Will Chmetzberg
Commodore Wood
Bat McCollum
Tiny Holmes
Bennie Fentom
Sterling Dupree
Holmes
Dupree
New Orleans
Blue Devils
Chet Wynne
Tulane
Thornhill Ends High School Football Career at Decatur
Chink Thornhill, the 21 year old sub tackle for Decatur High, has closed out his high school grid career under state rules. He proved a valuable member of the local eleven during his playing days.
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Hink
Thornhill
Decatur High
Football nicknames through the ages on the Pacific coast
A nostalgic survey recalls famous and colorful football nicknames from Aaron Rosenberg to Jim Thorpe, listing many legendary players and their monikers from past eras, while noting how some stars were known by real names alone.
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Pacific Coast
Rosenberg
Trojans
Aaron
Jim Thorpe
Nevers
Ernie
Benny Friedman
Marty Newman
Michigan Paseers
Heston
Willie
Big Bill
Dixie Howell Averages Big Gains For Alabama
Alabama halfback Millard Dixie Howell, a 160 pound speedster, is drawing all star talk after a standout showing versus Kentucky. He averages 42 yard punts and booted an 85 yard spiral against Tennessee in early season games. Howell gained 326 rushing yards in four games, averaging 80 yards per contest and six yards per carry, while his seven passes averaged 16 yards each.
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Kentucky
Alabama
Millard
Dixie
Howell
Volunteers
Crimson Tide Faces Kentucky After Fordham Battle
Alabama football reports a battered squad after a tough win over Fordham. Howard Chappell Diz Walker and Chesty Moseley suffer injuries while Bill Lee limps. Coach Thomas aims to rebuild depth for the road game in Birmingham. Jimmy Angelich shines as a promising underappreciated back.
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Chesty” Moseley
Bill Lee
Frank Thomas
Regu
Lars
Kentucky
Fordham
Jimmy “Angel
Angelich
Diz” Walker
Chappell
Morgan County Cotton Ginnings Report Released
A special agent reported Morgan county ginned 19 133 bales from the 1933 crop prior to October 1 1983, compared with 16 334 bales ginned prior to October 16 1932. The census director’s office authorized the disclosure of these figures.
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Morgan County
Union Leader and Labor Puzzle Across and Down
Complex crossword style panel references union roles and labor leaders with clues spanning 67 items. The grid includes multiple cross references to people, places, and terms from labor history and geographic regions, tying Union activity to broader social themes.
Decatur Red and Black suffer injuries for Sheffield trip
The Decatur High School football team faces injuries and illness that could hamper its 36 game unbeaten streak as it travels to play Sheffield. Regular guards Gingrich and Byars are sidelined or ill, tackle Lowther is out with an infected leg, while captain Banks nurses injuries. A 30 player squad will travel to Sheffield to counter a strong passing attack.
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Decatur
Sheffield Tiger
Gingrich
Huntsville
Byars
Banks
Sheffield
Puller
Ogle
Examinations Announcements From U S Civil Service Commission
Information on government job exams with salaries from 1260 to 2000 dollars annually. Includes Junior Graduate Nurse Senior Stenographer Senior Typist and home economics teacher positions. Details list application forms announcement numbers and closing dates such as November 10 and November 7, 1933.
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U. S. Civil Service, Board
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Reservation
Indian Service
Federal job announcements list varied posts and deadlines
A dated roster shows multiple government vacancies with terms, salaries, and closing dates. Positions include Junior Teacher of Home Economics, Student Fingerprint Classifier, Junior Medical Officer, Operative in Secret Service, Superintendent of Indian agency, and Tabulating Machine Operator, with deadlines ranging from November 2 to November 16, 1938.
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Indian Service
Division of Investigation
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Saint Elizabeths Hospital
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Indian Agency
Indian Field Service
Department of the Interior
Washington, D
Gordon-Bibb Honors October Students Across Grades
The October honor roll lists students from Gordon Bibb schools across grades. Names include Mary Jean Bittason Earle Joyce Lee Eugene Jones Betty Ware Wyatt Betty Jean Gasaway along with Mary Ellen Honneberger Dolores Cobb Lila Louise Dale Virginia Frances Gilliam Carolyn Perrifoy Katherine Wilson Julia Hart Ruth Howard Esther Morris Mary Lesley Beasie Winters Edward Matthews Jeane Britain Moise Graham and others.
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Gordon-Bibb
Miss Graves
J. B. Hill
Mary Jean Bittason
Earle Joyce Lee
Eugene Jones
Betty Ware Wyatt
Betty Jean Gasaway
Miss Pitt
Louis Lafley
Mrs. Blackwell
Carson Compton
W. C. Owens
Sidney B. Chenault
Robert Ellis
Marjorie Winters
Evelyn Free
Louise Priest
Christine Goode
Miss Lee
Herbert Boley
Gil Crane, Jr
Prince Jones
Elmer Loyd, Jr
Roy Wyatt, Jr
Willard Young, Jr
Mary Ellen Honneberger
Dolores Cobb
Lila Louise Dale
Virginia Frances Gilliam
Carolyn Perrifoy
Katherine Wilson
Elizabeth Ann Chappell
L. W. Johnson
Miss Alexander
Louise Britton
Julia Hart
Ruth Howard
Juanita Kilgore
Esther Morris
Mary Lesley
Beasie Winters
Miss Smith
John Cook
Jane Blackwell
Betty Crane
Race
Cleehke
Adile Brown, Jr
Mise Jolly
Joe Woods
Betty Jy
Carolyn Joiner
Babbl er Returns From Birmingham Visit
Lawrence Babbler has returned from a short visit to Birmingham. He was away briefly and resumed local duties.
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Babbler
Lawrence Babbler
Birmingham
Dr Redding Emens Improves After Transfer to Nashville
Friends report Dr Redding Emens is improving at Vanderbilt Hospital after being taken by Brown's ambulance to Nashville for medical treatment last week.
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Decatur
Redding Emens
Brown
Nashville
Vanderbilt Hospital
Forest Service Job Announcements Open Ages and Pay
Announcement 41 and 42 list openings in the Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. Positions include Assistant to Technician foretry with pay $1,620 to $1,980 yearly for applicants under 35, and closing dates October 31 1933 and November 7 1933 respectively. Application forms 4 8 and physical fitness form 13 are required.
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C. and
Field Service
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
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Einstein
United States
Germany
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Elmer G. Salter
Red Grange
Jim Crowley
Knute
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South Bend
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Mister Welch
Purdue
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Harry” Wilson
Pickett
Peters
McCarthy
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Jim” Barach
Chris” Christensen
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Kelly
Angel Face
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E. Horton
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Cullman, Ala
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