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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

6

Unbeaten Teams Entering Claim In College Athletics

Officials of the South Atlantic Megiate Athletic Association prepare for a meeting in Canoooga Tennessee to decide how to crown football champion for 1927. The dispute centers on whether thirty member colleges can yield an undisputed title by splitting into multiple divisions or by establishing a broader framework for competition and championships. Widespread locations and member schools complicate a clear champion as Stetson Furman Mississippi College Chatta etc weigh in on the plan. va.

Nts Association Viean Mcasissippi Cenntennary Stetson Furman Sollege

Gibson Succeeds Herbert at University of Minne

MINNEAPOLIS December 9 One AP dispatch reports Gibson has been chosen as successor to Herbert as coach for the University of Minnesota team. The event follows the Bannai banquet where Gibson was introduced as the next leader.

Minneapolis University of Minneteam Gibson Bannai

Risko Defeats Phil Scotti in Heavyweight Elimination

In Land December 9 Risko of Cleveland defeated Phil Scotti in a decision during a public heavyweight bout attended by about 12 000. The contest was part of a process toward the elimination stage as Risko nears his objective in the title pursuit.

Risko Phil Scotti Land Ohnny Cleveland Gena Tunner Phil

Daily note urges early placement to avoid last rush

The Daily advises readers to place orders early to prevent delays during the final rush. It emphasizes planning ahead to ensure timely delivery or service completion.

Pyar Caren

Peckinpaugh May Take Indian Helm

ND Dec 9 AP Evans Cleveland club general manager says no final decision on Indians manager for next year. Art Fletcher linked as candidate while Peckinpaugh Schalk Ruel among top possibilities. Evans met Peckinpaugh at his home several times last week. Weather intimates he does not want the job.

Tity Evans Cleveland American League Art Fletcher New York Yankee Fletcher Indians Alva Bradley Oe Peckinpaugh White Schielder R Schalk

German Track Star Peltzer Visits American Campus

German track star Dr Otto Peltzer visited the University of Pennsylvania on his US tour to study athletic conditions. He was shown Franklin Field by H Jamison Swarts and asked about stadium capacity while noting he cannot take part in the Pennsylvania relay races next April.

Philadelphia Otto Peltzer Mise Herman University of Pennsylvania Athleticiant H. Jamison Swarts Franklin Field Peltzer

Decatur Girl Team to Open Season in Athens

Decatur Girl basketball team from Athens College leaves December 14 for the season opener in Athens. They will face Howard College, Jacksonville State Norms, and Auburn on December 14 15 and 16 with coach Hattie Mae Parker guiding a strong lineup led by Lena McGregor Oni Allgood and Nan Jones along with Eunice Murphy Mary Ellen Henders and others.

Athens College Athens Howard College Jacksonville State Norms School Auburn Lena McGregor Oni Allgood Th Davis Decatur Mabel Xsin Nan Jones Mary Scott Adelene Barnes Jean Morris Eunice Murphy Mary Ellen Henders Margaret Clements Hattie Mae

Pete West Named De catur Football Team Captain

Pete West chosen as alternate captain for Decatur grid charges with Lawrens Bishop as captain. West, a versatile athlete, earned all state fallback on a field general role and is expected to lead Northern Alabama football, also contributing to basketball and baseball rosters.

Decatur West Lawrens Bishop

Practice Opens Monday for Decatur Basketball

Decatur basketball sets first year workout for Monday at 3 PM in Central High gym. Coaches urge veterans and new material to attend as uniforms may be issued and the regulars and scrubs merged under the Decatur colors for the season.

Central High Gymnasium Decatur Cal Possil Decaturg

Second Sheets Albany 46. The Daily de vi lots of 500 or more for

The fragment shows a brief reference to Albany and large lots, but details are unclear. No clear event, date, or named entities beyond Albany.

Albany

Plain Facts About Investments Supervision For Investment Trusts

New York December 9 The attorney general and state legislature push to regulate investment trusts with safeguards. Strong management favors high quality securities while promoters seek quick cash. Regulation would come as the trusts grow and tests arrive during market adversity.

W. & Cousins International News Service New York New

Berlenbach and Delaney Set Fourth World Light Heavyweight Clash

Chicago December 9 AP Berlenbach and Delaney prepare for their fourth meeting in the world light heavyweight arena tonight at a Coliseum ten round bout. The bout is expected to draw about 50000 dollars with prices up to 16 50. Delaney weighs about 177 pounds and is a slight favorite while Berlenbach hovers around 172 1 2 pounds. Delaney previously KO'd Berlenbach in four rounds in their first fight and edged him in two later decisions.

Chicago Pau Berlenbach Jack Delaney Wil Delaney Astoria Ebbets Field Brooklyn Ber‘enbach

New York State Promises Guidance for Investment Trusts

The state pledges protection and guidance for investors while avoiding endorsement of any single investment trust. It will aim to minimize fraud and errors and will punish willful wrongdoing that ordinary precautions could not prevent.

State of New York

Divorce Papers Served to Renowned Middle-Distance Runner

Jolie Ray, a top American middle distance runner, has been served with divorce papers by his wife Myrtle Ray in Chicago. Ray faces charges of non support as reported by International Newsreel.

Jole Ray America Myrtle Ray Chicago Jolie

Elmer Scharf Tops Bronx Schoolboy Soccer Scorers

Elmer Scharf of the Bronx is named champion schoolboy point maker in soccer. He has scored 18 goals for Hvander Childs High School, leading the team this season.

Elmer Scharf Bronx Scharf Hvander Childs

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