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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
6
Richard W Black a Dartmouth junior from Pekin has been elected captain of the football team. Previously ruled out for the season after an injury in the Brown game, he won the captaincy unanimously despite the setback.
Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the 1927 National League Most Valuable Player award after a close vote by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He led the league in batting average hits and RBIs, edging Frisch and Hornsby in a three way contest broadcast by Burton Whitman.
The piece argues Tennessee and Georgia Tech both deserve post season honors, with Vanderbilt tied to history as a strong 1927 team. It asserts Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt should contend for the title alongside North Carolina State and Tennessee, noting Georgia Tech holds an edge in current odds.
Athens Alabama December 6 Special The county bar association announces possible reshuffling of circuit court times due to Madison county’s withdrawal. Circuit judges Horton of Athens and Kyle of Decatur will meet Tuesday to deliberate. Limestone schedule tweaks favoring January session shift by one week and adjust other sessions accordingly.
The note urges people to invest locally rather than hoard money at home. It frames thrift as a public duty and links prudent spending to national progress and prosperity.
Decatur readies for the cage season with Kerry and Alfore leading two merged squads. Roughly 20 to 30 players on the first string back last year’s battles as Valley teams loom, though schedule costs may curb participation.
Lauderdale county schools plan a county athletic organization to coordinate interschool competition. It is unclear if this moves toward leaving the state athletic association. Backers eye broader territory possibly including neighboring counties, with strict eligibility rules rumored to exceed state requirements.
Sam Claybaugh a prominent Alabamian and president of the Protective Life Insurance Co of Birmingham is expected to visit Decatur in the next few days as the guest of local agent N F Greenhill.
Decatur entertainment venue the Princess is refreshed with new decorations and improved lighting. J B Johnson, the Amusement company's decorator, completed repainting the front while Manager Stewart promises strong winter film programs, noting the theatre looks much dressed up.
D. Echols, a prominent businessman and sportsman, reports many birds in the fields and woods of Morgan and adjacent counties, noting a robust avian presence across the region.
The Tennessee Valley Field Trials will be held at a meeting of the Y M C A in Hone and are expected to attract a number of North Alabama sportsmen.
Mac Chitwood, called to Mbou ton on a sad mission, returns to Beaumont Texas. He is well known in Lawrence and Morgan counties where he resided for years before moving to Texas.
Athens Alabama plans an old fashioned spelling bee hosted by the Methodist church in the basement before Christmas. A local scholar will provide words and townspeople of all ages are invited to participate, an event that has generated excitement in prior years.
The notice reminds readers that ads in the newspaper carry important information. It highlights how advertisers convey schedules prices and local notices through market listings.
Armistead named captain and leading scorer to head Vanderbilt Commodores in 1923 with Plato Lusky as runner-up. Loss of Bill Spears and Peck Yvon reduces backfield experience, while 1927 squad advances to 1928 lineup as full members. Banquet honors Spears for his all American mentions.
Athens Alabama December 6 special report Benton Turrentine of Athens has been named circuit clerk for Limestone county to serve the unexpired term of George L Sherrill who resigns December 16 Sherrill will depart for Los Angeles soon to enter real estate work.
A compact note notes that cash can be recovered from unused want ads. It highlights how overlooked listings may reveal missed funds and suggests checking classified sections for potential returns.
Georgia and Tech clash in a tense Grant Field battle as Tech’s kick heavy plan disrupts Bulldog attempts. Mizell and the Yellow Jackets frustrate Georgia with precise punts and returns while Stumpy Thomason and Estes/Dudley fights produce key plays for Tech's upset bid.
Montgomery AP reports that Sportsmen from the state will assemble in 2021 to attend the Wild Life League of Alabama dedication. The organization includes prominent life and wildlife interests and a fully attended event is expected. Immediate matters will supplement routing work and Christmas card orders via The Daily, with early orders advised to avoid delays.
In a simple remedy, a tonic is said to boost appetite and bring back color to the cheeks, with the belief it aids vitality and general well being.
Back on the Johnston Street Fire Department after eight months on leave due to injuries from an automobile crash, Joe K R Pappenburg resumed duties today. He recovered from a broken leg and related injuries.
Mrs. B. M. Earls and her daughter Orlean, of Flint, left Sunday for radyville Tennessee to be at the bedside of her mother Mrs. A D Lines who is seriously ill.
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