Dothan Tigers Football Banquet Praises Team Spirit
Dothan high school football players and athletes were lauded at the annual D club banquet after a tough season with two victors and seven defeats. Supt Bruce Flurry and Principal Vaughn spoke on future prospects while Coach Paul Tubb praised effort, cautioning against dwelling on losses. Capt Skinny Melninish and Richmond Flowers earned praise, with Flowers calling Tubb the greatest coach in the state.
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Dothan
Praiaa
Tigers
Glacuasion
Son
Emsoca
Clement Ritter
Bruce Flurry
T. .A. Vaughn
EB. W. Walker
Vaughn
Paul Tubb
Howevs
Ainta
Skinny Melnnish
Conference approves athletic scholarships amid mixed views
The Southeastern conference executive committee backed an amendment allowing athletic scholarships to count toward student value while ensuring expenses do not exceed tuition, fees, books, and board. The decision drew praise and criticism from university officials, with unanimous support from the committee aside from the University of Alabama’s abstention.
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Henneth Gregory
Atlanta
Bouthenstern Confergnes
Ieaths
Executina
Southeastern
Bevanes
Buchard
Southeastern Conféréncd
Jons J. Tigert
Taberalty of Florid
Lawrence Bitty Jones
Okishome
W. E. Mellonthin
University of Texwar
BMC
James H. Stewart
Gouthorn Afethodist Univérsity
Br. F. C. Allen
University of Kansas
Kansas State
Talor
W. Sanford
University System of Georgia
Birmingham
Ain
Tulane University
Loutalana State University
Cole
Paul Packer
Knoxville
Tenn
Hackney Meeting Unveiled Marvel in Return Clash
Hackney the redoubtable Honey Boy Hackney faces the one time rat masked morsel in a Sun day night American Legion wrestling program at the Legion Arena. Time limits set two hours and one hour for prelims. Arena sealed by weather and will be warmed for the event.
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Hackney
Marvel
Bill Rush
American Legion
Legion Arena
Hickney
Olsen
Tem Hassan
Perjury Arrest Shakes Houston Courtroom Witness
Mary McNatt, a Black woman, was seized on a perjury warrant after leaving the Houston circuit court witness stand. Records show she testified before a grand jury about marriage to Freeman, who faces a bigamy charge, and she later claimed her name was Mary Freeman. She could not post bond, like prior witness James Windham who faced similar perjury charges after a manslaughter case.
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Mary McNatt
Witnery
Houston
Witleas
M C Freeman
Grand Jury
Freeman
Mary McNair
Mary Freeman
Amea
Withens
James Windham
Bascomb Guilford
Windham
Guillford
Bama Cagers Await Two Foes
University teams prep for two games after a 12-4 halftime lead held by Alabama against Birmingham. Jim Whatley led with strong defense and 10 points, while Red Keller showed improved offense as Tide work on offense.
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Jim Whatley
Alabama
Bic Jim
Red Keller
Bame
Neyland Accepts Vol Coach Berth
May Bob Neyland accepted a five year contract to coach the University of Tennessee football team with sources saying an official announcement would come next week. Faculty officials noted the coaching situation would be clarified soon and Neyland had earlier indicated plans to return to Tennessee where he was head coach from 1926 through 1939.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Bob Neylandsoo
University of Tennessee
N. W. D. Dougherty
Te Athletic Council
Taxt
Hal Neyland
Tennessee
Neyland
Panama
Bill Britten
Volatha
Peason
Liberty National Agents Banquet Honors Dothan District
Liberty National Life Insurance Co. Dothan district agents were hosted at the Houston hotel on Friday with company officers delivering keynote speeches. Attending officers included president Frank P. Sinford general manager Lens W. Smith and others. District managers Zetta D Stanford C G Evans J O McKee and J F Fugit were present along with numerous agents from Enterprise Hartford Chipley and Dothan.
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Liberty National
Dothan Dist
Dothan
Liberty National Life Insurance Co
Frank P Sisnford
Lens W., Smith
A A Biggle
Jackfe Spadden
Birmingham
Z. D. Riley
Zetta D Stanford
Opelika
George W Proctor
Andalusia
C. G. Evans
J. O McKee
J. F. Fugit
Anaielant
Rom Chipley
J. Snead
Clayton
W. HI. Carpenter
Uranbdidge
CL Ethridge
Headland
W. Graham
Enterprist
J. D. Grimley
Enterprise
J. W
Town Dollar Day Laurel Act Enforces One Day Work Ordinance
Town officials decided to enforce the ordinance requiring a day’s work for the town budget. Those who prefer may pay one dollar into the town treasury. Police Chief Harey Hickman will be the officer in charge.
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Laurel
Harey Hickman
Best Of High School Grid Talent Plays For Charity
West vs East all star grid game at Birmingham Legions Field raises funds for crippled children. Coaches Frank Thomas and Jack Meagher lead 73 players from Alabama high schools in a charity showcase with ticket sales aiming for capacity crowds.
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Alabama
Legion Field
Birmingham
Dec
Chara
Frank Thomas
University of Alabame
Weat
Jack Meagher
Thoma
Billy Bancroft
Ray Davis
Howard
Wiburn Hutsell
Auburn
Ahape
Howard College
Athee
Meagher
Jenka Gillem
Birmengham Southern
Bat McCallum
Bods Chambless
Former Intimate of Royalty Dies in Poverty in Hoamimond
The 85 year old Theodoric Zhorody widow of a Hungarian importer and former royal confidante died in poverty in Hoamimond Louisiana. Her prized jewels and possessions will be sold to cover funeral expenses as she lived on bread and water in a cheap Malt house.
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Hoamimond
Pittsburgh
Theodoric Zbhordy
Zhorny
Albany
Sports Mirror recalls past tennis and football notes
AP summary recalls last year’s Australian tennis semi final where Adrian Quist beat Fred 0 6-2 6 0, mentions a 3 year old Senators trade involving Bart Whitehill for Fred Marberry, and notes a five year old Giants victory over Notre Dame in a charity game. Also reports a New York rustling incident near Oswego, Kansas with cattle theft.
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Sports Mirror
Associated Press
Adrian Quist
Fred
Washington Senators
Bart Whitehill
Detroit
Fred Marberry
New York Pro Football Giants
Notra Dame
Jobs for 350 on three way projects released by Alabama WRA
The Alabama Works Progress Administration announced release of employment on seven three way projects of road improvement to begin immediately. About 350 men will be employed in Montgomery Chambers Randolph Tuscaloosa Wilcox Baldwin and Franklin counties.
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Alabama
WRA
Railroad Rebels In Monroe Train Collision Case
A Ago Arbor railway engine collided with an automobile owned by Pietro Denovo of Steubenville Ohio in Monroe Michigan. The railway company’s attorneys sued Denovo for damages alleging his car caused the locomotive damage.
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Monroe
Mich
Ago Arbor Railway Company
Pietro Denovo
Stuebenville
A Club Inducts Dozen Members at Alabama
At the Capstone University of Alabama inauguration, twelve men joined the A Club in a colorful, campus wide initiation. The day featured campus shows between classes and after school with pledges acting as masters of ceremonies and students in varied costumes delivering speeches and musical acts amid festive, crowded attendance.
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Haile Semasse
Pesce
Bia
Jim Radford
A Forever
With & Alga
Pees Brvesy
Pitt Panthers Seek Revenge Against USC in Los Angeles
Pittsburgh aims to avenge two Rose Bowl defeats as coach Jock Sutherland leads the Panthers against Howard Jones and an erratic USC squad in Los Angeles. Pitt eyes stopping Joe Randour and Frank Patrick after recent struggles by the Trojans and hopes to topple the visitors on the road.
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Pitt Panthers
Southern Cal Morais
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Tere
University of Southern California
Howard
Pitt
Troy
Joee Randour
Frank Patrick
Trojans
Restoring goal posts to the goal line debated in football
A February discussion argues for restoring field goal posts to the goal line, blaming their move back 19 yards for diminishing kicking plays. Pro players like Mandela, Strong, and Kershaval are noted as top place kickers amid a trend to favor passing over kicking, drawing criticism from coaches and fans who miss the game’s traditional scoring threat.
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Jack Mandela
Chicago Bears
Reb Strong
New York Giants
Ray Ker~ Sheval
Brooklyn Dodgers
Suis
Jetent Perry
Football rule changes and kicking tricks discussed
The article surveys college and pro football rule tweaks and kicking strategies. It highlights Stanford end Monk Moscrip and Princeton’s Ken Saubach as notable kickers, notes field goal accuracy against Yale, Notre Dame’s Marty Peters, and debates about ball placement after kicks or out of bounds. It also mentions the pro game adopting different ball-in-boundary rules and the ongoing efforts to refine play.
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Monk
Moscrip
Stanford
Stanford Indians
Ken Saubach
Princeton
Handy Mann
Yale
Marty Peters
Notre Dame
Buddy
Elmer Layden
Pitt Panthers
Joe Louis and Paulino Fight Shocking Knockout Night
The Madison Square Garden bout featured heavyweights Joe Louis and Paulino amid a noisy crowd of 520,000 in broadcasts. Louis opened with jabs and power, delivering a decisive second round KO as Paulino toppled after a fierce exchange.
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Lauls
Pauller
Bone
Bia
Billy Pio
Jimmy McLarain
Pautin
Meg
Max Schad
Paulno
Bell Sold From Albany Senators To Birmingham Team
Hammy Bell, former University of Charlotte star and Duke alumnus, has been sold from the Albany Senators to a Birmingham club. Bell, who played semi pro ball in North Carolina before turning to pro, is described as a versatile infielder.
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Charlotte
N. C
Hammy Bell
University
Birmingan
Southers
Albany Senators
Ted National Teague
Par
Duke
BM N.C
Golg
Denver High Player Injured in Football Collision
Denver on December 14 reports an accident involving 1035 LECIAL non student Late McCiard, fullback for Watt A high school, who fell during a play. He struck his eye after a tackle and required medical attention. Doctors ordered rest and observation.
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McCiart
Watt
Hae
MecCiard
Vosnel
Aten
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