Real Diamond Classic Opens As Athens Decatur Clash
The Real Diamond Classic kicks off with Decatur and Athens starting a seven game series at Garrett Park today and Friday. Decatur eyes a rematch after a tense 1931 playoff and Athens aims to prove Bee Line league supremacy though now out of the league. Otis Jeffries expected to face George Coffman in the opener with Friday’s batteries TBD.
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North Alabama
Blue Sox
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Southern Cotton Oil Company
Otis Jeffries
George “Slick” Coffman
Alabama issues uniforms to sixty varsity players
Thirty new uniforms were issued for Alabama's fall practices at University, with twenty one of the sixty players being lettermen. Captain John Cain the all American fullback leads the returning regulars and is hailed by fans as the top all around back in the Southern Conference.
Bolivia Lacks Seaport in South America
Bolivia remains landlocked as the sole South American nation without a coastline or seaport, relying on neighboring countries for access to maritime trade routes.
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Bolivia
South America
Ship Defined as Vessel Large Enough for Crew Living Aboard
A ship is any boat large enough to accommodate a crew for living aboard. The term distinguishes vessels by size and habitability, as used in maritime definitions and regulations.
Noogans Fall To Crackers In Low-Scoring Loss
The Noogans dropped ground in the Southern league title race as the Crackers defeated them 6 to 3 after an eight inning rally. Harvey was knocked out in the first inning while Messenger limited the league leaders to eight hits. Late rallies by the Crackers decided the game.
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Alabama Tackle Embraces Cycling For Knee Recovery
Alternate Captain Newt Godfree of Alabama has begun riding a bicycle to improve his knee. He says cycling benefits his knee and is a good sport for both pleasure and health.
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Ala
Newt Godfree
Alabama
Godfree
Southern and American League Matchups Today
Knox ville visits Nashville and Birmingham plays Memphis while New Orleans travels to Little Rock and Chattanooga meets Atlanta in the South. In the American League Washington faces St. Louis while Boston plays Chicago and New York visits Detroit. Philadelphia hosts Cleveland and St Louis visits Philadelphia in the National League. Cincinnati plays New York and Chicago meets Boston in a two game set with Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
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Baseball results from Knoxville Nashville Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia
Knoxville lost to Nashville 9 to 10. New Orleans at Little Rock tonight. Chattanooga fell to Atlanta 2 to 3. In open date play Chicago 4 0 Boston 11 2 Pittsburgh 8 2 Brooklyn 3 4 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 5 New York 7 Cincinnati 5.
Big Little Man of The Line Is First
UNIVERSITY Alabama, Sept 7 1932 Tom Hupke sophomore guard opens Alabama football workouts hailed as the big little man of the line He weighs 183 pounds and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall The onetime standout from Poughkeepsie is expected to be a top guard in the Southern Conference this season He is noted for speed and smart play consistently described as rugged and ready for the fall campaign
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Ala
Tom Hupke
Alabama
Hupke
Theiss Named Hungary's Longest Danube Tributary
The largest tributary of the Danube in Hungary is the Theiss. It flows through central Hungary and joins the Danube at Szeged, shaping regional geography and river navigation.
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Hungary
Ghiges Appeal On Martin Rule In Pennant Fight
The pennant race between the Noogans and Chicks Seceans hinges on a postponed Labor Day double bill game. President Martin permits play, but President Watkins appeals, seeking league override. Remaining schedules favor Memphis if Noogans win three and Chattanooga if the game is played and wins four straight.
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Seseceans
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Southern League
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Memphis
Chattanooga
Heavier Bulldogs Await Explosive Backfield at Georgia
Georgia faces a heavier year with an untested line after losing a full starting backfield and multiple linemen. The backfield could feature Buster Mott 185 pounds Wendel Sullivan 185 Buck Campbell 195 and either Joe Crouch or Homer Key, the midget cannonball.
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Bulldogs
Buster Mott
Wendel Sullivan
Buck Campbell
Joe Crouch
Homer Key
Strapping Tackle Is Tide's Largest Bill Lee
Strapping a junior tackle, 216 pound Bill Lee is Alabama’s heaviest man. He impressed last spring on defense. The lightest is Bat Bellinini, 5 feet 5 inches, rugged quarterback. He shrugs off blockers with a motto that the bigger they are the harder they fall.
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Ala
Bill Lee
Alabama
Lee
Bat” Bellinini
Bellini
Londos to Meet Jones for World Heavyweight Title
John Paul Jones the Texas scissors expert will challenge champion Jim Londos for the world heavyweight title Monday evening September 19 in Birmingham. The supporting card for the feature bout has not been announced by Matchmaker Sam Siegel.
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Jim Londos
Birmingham
Sam Siegel
Fargo Loses to Bobby Green in Tuscumbia Labor Day Show
In the headliner of the Tuscumbia Legion Post Labor Day event Bobby Green defeated Fargo, in Rome Georgia, before about 1500 fans. Semi final saw Danny Dundee of Chattanooga and Tuscumbia defeat Ernest Chambliss of Birmingham, a former Southeastern amateur champion.
Speeding Up Backs in Crimson Rebel Line
Alabama coach Frank Thomas targets speed to sharpen the backfield. He has quickly increased pace across backs including Bill Joyce and "Slick" Chappell while noting Cain outran Pacific Coast stars in a 50 yard dash. Others like Hillman Holley and Diz Walker are praised for speed and elusiveness.
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Diz” Walker
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Two-Foot Dive All For Tackler
Southern officials in Atlanta interpret the rules allowing a two foot dive by tacklers to reach the ball carrier. Tacklers may leave their feet within two yards of the ball. The ruling also covers a flying block and allows linemen to use their hands kept in front of the body.
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Atlanta
Tide Will Make Long Trip West
Alabama faces a grueling schedule this fall after opening against Tennessee. The Crimson Tide will host Vanderbilt on Thanksgiving in Birmingham, then travel by Pullman to the West Coast. They play St Marys in San Francisco on December 3, shortly after the Vanderbilt game.
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San Francisco
Frank Thomas
Lost Eight Pounds In First Alabama Workout
A university report from University of Alabama on September 8 notes veteran end weight 206 pounds at start and 198 pounds after the first workout of the 1932 season. Quarterback Chap Lilley or Chapill is listed as junior halfback losing seven pounds from 172 to 165. Angelich, a sophomore back, decreased from 162 to 156 pounds.
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Ala
Alabama
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Angelich
Wrestling Show Stirs Valley Fans Monday Night
Promoters bring two top stars to Alabama for a two hour card. Blacksmith Pedigo defends his claimed world junior middleweight title against Ray Banks as Joe Dillman meets Scoggy Higgins in a bout expected to draw big crowds and cap a historic mat night with a potential hero emerge.
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Laymen to Meet At Grand View in Alabama Conference
Local Episcopalians plan a lay man conference September 24 25 at Grand View Ala St John s church in the city will be represented at the meeting.
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St. John's Church
Resume Services In Athens Church
Rev. Peter M. Dennis will resume services at St. Timothy's church in Athens on Sunday. Holy communion will be observed at 7 30 Sunday evening.
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St. Timothy’s Church
Athens
Alabama Grid Tryouts Gear Up for 1932 Tide Team
Sixty one candidates vie for spots on the 1932 Alabama eleven as Tide football drills intensify. Backfield rotating with Cain Chappell and varied lineups, with passing practice led by Holley Cain Howell Chappell and others. Punting by Cain Moseley Hughes and Howell Ware showing good distance and height.
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Red Cross Seeks Cloths for Morgan County Families
The Morgan County Red Cross requests fabric donations rather than ready made clothing. A limit of 20 yards per family will be imposed once approval is received for distribution to those in need.
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Red Cross
Weather Report Shows 80/56 High Low Today
The weather bureau records a maximum 80 degrees and a minimum 56 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock. The advisory notes typical conditions for the season and urges appropriate outdoor planning.
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Central High grid camp pins hopes on Eubanks and Moye
Central High begins drills with Eubanks sidelined by knee surgery and Captain Arthur Moye projected as a top all-state candidate. Coaches stress blocking tackling and scrimmage as players work into form. Team leaders Taylor and Fuller urge strong competition for first battle.
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Valley
Missing ministers prompt search for Witt whereabouts
No news yet on missing minister Rev. Rupert Witt of the Mo Diocese. Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal church has been assisting in the ongoing search two weeks after Witt disappeared.
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Increase in malaria cases in Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley laboratory reports a rise in malaria fever with 39 positives from August, up from 18 in July. Dr. J. Perolio, director, released the monthly figures showing more than a doubling of positive specimens.
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J. Perolio
No Rainfall Report For 24 Hours To 7 AM
Observation notes no rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 7 this morning. The report records dry conditions across the area with no precipitation observed.
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