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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1932

Page

6

Stanford Players Plead For Warner To Stay

The Stanford football squad and Glenn Warner urged him to remain as coach, tears flowing as they asked him to tear up his Temple contract. Warner declined, saying he has signed and it is too late. His move to Temple is expected to bring a salary between 15000 and 18000 yearly.

Stanford University Cal Wie Glenn Vs. Warner Stanford Temple University Red Targhetta Jack Hillman Bill Bates Bill Sim George Gray Warner Philadelphia A. Storey Temple Pop Fox Pittsburgh

LSU Prepares for Oregon Game After Influenza Delay

Coach Biff Jones and the LSU grid squad gear up in Baton Rouge for a showdown with Oregon. An influenza setback has kept LSU from reaching full strength ahead of the Saturday invasion.

Biff Jones Baton Rouge University of Oregon

Notre Dame Ramblers Head West To Play Trojans

Notre Dame Ramblers depart for Los Angeles where they will face the Southern California Trojans on Saturday after a celebratory send off last night marking the start of their westward trip.

Notre Dame Ramblers Los Angeles Southern California Trojans

Army Reverses Schedule In 33

The Army will reverse its schedule next year with Navy on November 25 and Notre Dame Ramblers on December 2 for the final game. Army expects Navy to be off the slate next season and aims to focus on the Ramblers.

Army Navy Notre Dame Ramblers Ramblers

All-Valley selections favor Central with Moye chosen center

Central High dominates the All-Valley picks by Tennessee Valley coaches led by a near unanimous center vote for Lamar Moye and Nabors as a guard. Three Central ball carriers Banks Eubanks and Smith receive honorable mention while other players cover first and second teams and numerous backs and linemen from surrounding towns are listed.

Central High Tennessee Valley Lamar Moye Robert Nabors Central Banks Eubanks Smith Huntsville“Daily ‘Times White Coffee Yarbrough Guntersville Selby Jackson Moye Decatur Nabors Brandon McLendon McCarthy McAnally Huntsville Coleman Tuscumbia Stonecipher Sheffield

Ovation Planned for Alabama Crimson Tide upon Return

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide, back from its Pacific coast quest, will be greeted at the A G & station Wednesday at 4 15 with a student and townspeople reception. The team defeated St Marys Gaels 6 to 0 and will have yells speeches and band numbers led by Captain H H Turner. Coach Paul Burnam heads the welcome committee with Buster Bell appointed to a post.

Paul Burnam Buster Bell

Arrivals Hotel Lyons Names Guests from South and Southeast

A list of arriving guests includes 8S Allman of Atlanta and 12 Birmingham residents such as H A Stringer and I W Davis. Others come from New Orleans Nashville Memphis and Portsmouth with travelers from Montgomery Joppa Gurley and Clarksdale among the entries.

Allman Alanta H. A. Stringer Gadsden W. D. Morris Birmingham I. W. Davis G. Dilbury P. B. McCurdy New Orleans A. T. Price Florence R. L. Hamby and Wife O. P. Fontaine C. E. Byrum E. Johnson W. T. Fisher Atlanta EB. P. Lynch Nashville Tenn J.T. Carlton Montgomery B. F.billups Richmond D. F. Moon C. A. Stewart Happy Gorman Bain Hamilton Joppa R. D. Hamilton P. J.west JL. Hayes Clark EB. Sloan Memphis L. W. Washburn Clarksdale Miss L. H. Teele J.B. Henry Joseph E. Rogers Gurley C. F. Getsinger Portsmouth

Raymond Whitt Jr Improves After Severe Illness

Raymond Whitt Jr is improving nicely after a severe attack of flu and tonsillitis at his parents home Mr and Mrs Raymond Whitt.

Raymond Whitt, Jr Mrs Raymond Whitt

Alabama welcome ceremonies set for A. G. S. station

Chairman leads Spirit Committee and local groups in a Tuscaloosa welcome. Speakers include Dr. George H. Denny for the University, Borden Burr for Birmingham alumni, Dr. John Blue for Montgomery alumni, Hayes Tucker and Luther Davis for Tuscaloosa, and Captain Johnny Cain for the Crimson Tide. No parade after. all University of Alabama students expected to attend.

Spirit Committee Tuscaloosa Johnny Harry) Cain Crimson Tide University of Alabama

Limestone Night Draws Fine Card at Martin Arena

Limestone fans travel from Athens by American Legion post for Limestone County Night at Martin arena featuring Tarzan and Dutch Green in the main bout. Ernest Tiger Kelly meets Charles Nichols in an open-hour match as European tour veteran Romanoff eyes Green Dillman or Stecher in potential future clashes.

Limestone County Martin Arena Limestone Athens Post American Legion Chris Jordan Post Tarzan the Sensational Dutch Green Municipal Auditorium Birmingham Ernest Tiger” Kelly University of Tennessee Charles Nichols Atlanta Green Romanoff Jordan Galaxy Matmen Buck Lawson Europe Dillman Stecher Greenould Jordan Lawrence County Legion Post Athens Legion Legion Athens

Tax collector Crow ill at home after fall injury

Hodges Crow the tax collector is confined at home with influenza. He had just recovered from a fall that broke his leg and forced a return to the office.

Hodges .Crow Crow

Gunther Triumphs In Second Final Bout At Local Wrestling Show

Joe Gunther won two of three falls to defeat Gayle Byrd in the main event after Bobby Sampson failed to appear. Earlier, Jack Hollenbeck defeated Mike Meroney in straight falls amid humorous exchanges and referee warnings.

Joe Gunther Gayle Jack Hollenbeck Mike Meroney Jack Hollenbeck Meroney

Auburn Loses Fine Cageman This Year

Auburn confirms Charles Kaley of Warrior will not return for 1932 33 basketball season. Kaley was captain elect and a top guard, leaving six starters from last year’s team that reached the Southern Conference tournament semifinals. The graduates include Jack Stewart Tom Lumpkin Ralph Jordan Lindley Hatfield and Harbin Lawson.

Auburn Ala Charles Kaley Kaley Jack Stewart Tom Lumpkin Ralph Jordan Lindley Hatfield Harbin Lawson

Vestry Meeting At Wilder Place

Members of St. John's Episcopal church Vestry will gather Wednesday at the Wilder Place home of Col and Mrs W B Edmundson for a meeting set to begin at 7 30 oclock Colonel Edmundson serves as junior warden.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Col W. B. Edmundson Wilder Place Edmundson

Holy Communion Service Set at St Johns Episcopal

Holy Communion will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 AM at St John’s Episcopal Church with Rev Peter M Dennis as celebrant. Episcipalians are urged to attend the service.

St. John's Episcopal Church Peter M. Dennis

Byrd Wins With Airplane Spin In Ring Bout

In a rough match at 20 35 Byrd defeated Joe in six minutes 40 seconds with a series of head scissors chin locks and rabbit punches. Gayle and Gunther were involved as the crowd watched referees untangle a chaotic finish after a 15 minute 30 second final fall.

Joe Gunther Bobby Sampson Sampson Doughty Gayle Byrd Cincinnati Joe Nashville Earnest Kelly Byrd Kelly Kelley Gayle Gunther

Second Polo Game on Tiger's Menu

Auburn polo hosts Maxwell Field riders at Bullards Field in Auburn Alabama on Wednesday at 3 pm. Maxwell Field is captained by P C Pleming with a three goal handicap while Montgomery's Lieutenants Beverly Pitts carry two and one goal handicaps. Montgomery travels from the Capital City to play.

Auburn Ala Maxwell Field Montgomery Bullards Field P. C. Pleming Beverly and Pitts T.S. Gunby Plainsmen Fort Benning Auburn Pos Maxwell F. Pineher Jones Nice Bevery Forney Casein Sk Siecle Sbuydam Pheming

Tuscumbian Named Auburn Captain for Next Season

Ripper Williams of Tuscumbian was elected Auburn captain for next year by a narrow one vote margin over Boots Chambless of Montgomery who becomes alternate captain. Chambless edged out Gump Affair, all Southern end, by the same ballot count.

Ripper Williams Tuscumbian Auburn Boots Chambless Montgomery Chambless

Hospital Officers Call a Gathering

Officials of the Benevolent Society and the Hospital Board were summoned to a 10 o'clock Wednesday meeting at the hospital. The notice stresses the gathering is important for members and board alike.

Benevolent Society Hospital Board Benevolent Society Hospital Board

Bradshaw Elected National President of Woodmen of the World

De Emmet E. Bradshaw has been chosen national president of the Woodmen of the World at a meeting in Omaha Nebraska. He will earn a salary of 36000 dollars and has served as general attorney for the organization's life insurance association for 16 years. He was nominated by U S Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas.

Emmet E. Bradshaw Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Association Bradshaw Omaha Neb U. S Morris Sheppard Texas

Tennessee’s Neyland Era Sparks Hard Luck Vow

Knoxville report notes Tennessee under coach Robert Neyland has a 61‑2‑5 seven season record, leading the nation yet yielding five ties that blocked a Southern Conference title. Despite setbacks from Vanderbilt and Alabama, the Volunteers closed the season with a 32‑13 win over Florida, piling up 1,671 points to 205 for opponents.

Knoxville Tenn University of Tennessee Robert R. Neyland Tennessee Vderbilt Alabama Florida

Stagg Seeks Coaching Post After Chicago Departure

Alonzo Stagg, 70, former University of Chicago football coach, says he will not retire and is seeking a coaching job for next season. He insists he remains capable and plans to coach again despite pension plans.

Alonzo Stagg University of Chicago Stagg Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pop’ Warner Hollenbeck-Meroney Army-Navy Franklin Field Oregon Notre Dame Crane All-Valley Pick Hamm Patterson Voss Cloud R. Maxwell Stevenson J. Maxwell Cooper Rogersville Sparks Parsons Steele Snipes H. Barnes Bridgeport Blankenship Harvey Sayer Crowell Romine Lowther Landers Elkmont York Cullman Myhan Srygley Thomas Gingrich McDaniel Hartselle Burham Hopper Grider Holland Falkenberry Rison McCord Waddell Beard J. Rankin Champion Hereford Gamble Coffe Brannum Crimson Forges Tarzan and Grecia Ifty Sphia Jack Lords Indians Toledo Ralph Tiger de Emmet Bradshaw Kentucky Wild Cats Vanderbilt Volunteers Louisiana State University Kentucky Vols New York University Neyland Reserve Officers Training Corps West Point Bill Britten Paul Parker Brit Parker Eotor Bobby Dodd Gene Moliver Buddy Hackman Beattie Feathers Paul Hug Fritz Brandt van Rayburn Herman Hickman Feathers Rayburn
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