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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
4
A DePauw publicity sketch highlights Reese Sammond a Greencese native and junior guard who played last year and earned a letter before being moved to a new position. The piece praises his hard work and conscientious nature as a standout on the 1930s era Tigers football team.
The report highlights a college football lineman praised by Coach Neal as among the toughest hitters for his school. The player, weight 180 pounds, earned a varsity berth by sophomore year and will wear number 20 as the leather mask protects his teeth damaged last year.
Theaters present Africa Speaks a sound era African adventure film for two days at Voncastle. Matinee and night showings including children's matinees Friday and Saturday. The film promises magnificent scenery and intimate glimpses of native life as Hoefler and party reportedly penetrate deep into the continent.
Lions and elephants roar in astonishing close range jungle scenes with brave camerawork. Masai spear men battle huge lions in vivid combat. Ubangi natives appear in their native habitat. Tonight Norma Shearer in Let Us Be Gay has its final showing.
Godfrey sparked Greencastle as Jefferson boys outweighed foes by about thirty pounds and scored multiple touchdowns. Comstock kicked goals before injury sidelined him. Everett Williams replaced him. Cubs beat Rennsalaer 36 to 0, West Side 29 to 6, Crawfordsville 20 to 12 with Comstock and Godfrey contributing key plays.
Greencastle defeated Jefferson boosters with Williams scoring a 35 yard second touchdown after busting through off tackle. Bausman’s squad will meet Bloomfield next weekend. The crowd was large and weather ideal as the lineup featured Shonkwiler Webb ends, Taylor Jones tackles, Ison Rockhill guards, Brown center, Bolander Miles backs, Comstock fullback and Godfrey quarterback.
William C. Hill, ex Indianapolis police officer, is to stand trial November 10 in Hamilton County circuit court for the murder of Charles Zeller, alleged operator of the Butchers and Packers lottery. Zeller was killed during a holdup months ago. Hill was moved to the state reformatory for safekeeping after the transfer from Marion County.
Mrs. Eliza Ward, 70, was struck by a car while crossing a street in Indianapolis. She died instantly. The driver, John Hubbard, 48, was held on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
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