Meditations on 1932 Tennessee Alabama gridiron edge
The article surveys 1932 season predictions from Birmingham writers and college coaches. It highlights Tennessee coach Bob Neyland and Georgia Tech’s A. Alexander favoring Tennessee over Alabama, with notes on backfield strength, kicking, and key players like McEver Zierman Hickman and Newt Godfree shaping the expected gridiron battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Plainsmen
In Tech
S Mahan
Knoxville
The
Eagle
Birmingham
Warng
Stout
Bob Neyland
Gene McEver
Zierman Hickman
Simmons Departure Shapes Athletics Future
ALAN GOULD notes the Philadelphia A’s decision to trade star Al Simmons to clear space alongside Jimmie Foxx. Connie Mack aims for profitability around $100,000 on a three year deal while grooming Roger Cramer Ed Coleman and Finney in the outfield mix. Bing Miller remains, with Cramer hailed as the standout prospect before an injury interrupted his rise. Lefty Gomez is mentioned as a Yankee connection in the broader discussion.
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Aloysius Harry Simmons
Connie Mack
Simmons
A’s
Philadelphia
Jimmie Foxx
Shibe Park
Shibes
Mack
Roger Cramer
Ed Colemen
Portland
Finney
Bing Miller
Cramer
Southpew
Ruth
Foxx
Gomez
Alabama star Godfree powers comeback against Tennessee
Injured Alabama star Godfree, expected to miss football, recovers beyond expectations and returns to face Tennessee. He carries a shoulder hurt from a game against George Washington but his aggressive play boosts the Crimson eleven’s confidence and front line for Saturday.
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Godfree
Alabama
Tennessee
George Washington
Crimson
Auburn names Williams at quarterback for Georgia Tech game
Auburn will start junior Ripper Williams from Tuscumbia at quarterback against Georgia Tech at Grant Field in Atlanta on Saturday. Williams is an all Dixie League pitcher and a capable signal caller and blocker.
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Ripper Williams
Tuscumbia
Auburn
Tigers
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Grant Field
Atlanta
Williams
Hartford Guests Among Relatives and Staff
Hartford letters list Miss Josephine Mizell and Miss Faizabeth Dinkin guests of Miss Dorothy Matcher. Several teachers and relatives are noted visiting or teaching in Petrey Crestview and Montgomery. Local church circle held a regular meeting with named hostesses and an interesting program.
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Hartford
Josephine Mizell
Faizabeth Dinkin
Slocomb High School
Dorothy Matcher
Nettle Huth Wilkerson
Petrey
Nina Hardwick
Mildred Metcalf
Crestview
Fla
Grady Hughes
O. V. Isrmer
Montgomery
W. M.S. Circle No. Lo
Methodist Church
Mira
Clayton Brannon
Robert Snuggs
Speed Queen Ruth DeRoo Triumphs At Bay City Regatta
Ruth DeRoo, age sixteen, wins the amateur Class A outboard speed boat championship at Bay City Michigan. Despite weighing 90 pounds she skillfully handles the motor and craft to finish first in her first major regatta.
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Athough
Ruth DeRoo
Ruth
Bay City
Mich
Hartford Notes on Weekend Visits and Meetings
Hartford Misses Edith Watson and Grace Ervan from Teachers College spent the weekend with Hartford relatives. Miss Lurline Minor and Francis Park of the G C faculty visited Montgomery. W M A held a quarterly meeting at the Hartford Baptist church with attendees from Samson, Geneva, and Coffee Springs. Mrs F C Davis returned from Montgomery visiting her sister Mrs J D Fosquemort. Miss Louise Justice and Lois Ham, attending Teachers College Troy, were home for the weekend.
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Edith Watson
Grace Ervan
Teachers College
Hartford
Lurline Minor
Francis Park
G. C
Montgomery
W. H. McNeal
DeFuniak Springs
Fla
Baptist Church
Samson
Geneva
Coffee Springs
F. C. Davis
J. D. Fosquemort
Louise Justice
Lois Ham
Teachers ‘College
Troy
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W. E. Seifert
Areennessee
Crimson Tide
Bob Ney
Vanderbilt
Dan McGugin
Vander
Neyland
Britton
Park
Mahan
Tennesee
East Tennessee
Washington
Feathers
Bell
Holley
Moseley
Howell
Tiger
Usted
Cain
Newt
God
Alan Gould
Lefty Gomez, the
Slim Yankee
Cubs
Laufer
Ruro Me ‘Spaniga
Fen Sane
Batinore
Harvard
Babe
Russell McPhail
Saat
Mothan Drug Coden Pharmacy
H Drug Store
Ruston Sweet Shop
Auburn Field
Mrs. Alber, Hughes
Harry Metes F
Maton
Catherine Metealf
Albany, Ga
P Iat
Matealf
Johnette Ward
A. L. ‘Rivenbark of
Black
Startfer
Dothan Hospital
Louise Vaughan
Ponce
DeLeon
Bleek
Anne Griffin
America
Blumberg
Hart Schaffner Marx
O’coats
Florsheim
South
Blumbergs
Manhattan
Black’s
Dothan’s Finest & Largest Clothiers
Collins Baking Company
Houston Theatre
Dr. Jekyll
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