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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1932

Page

6

Neyland May Take Fordham Coaching Job

Rumors say Major Bob Neyland may not return to Tennessee next fall and could become Fordham's next head coach replacing Major Frank Cavanaugh. The report notes Neyland's army duties and war department approval as a potential obstacle and mentions possible continuation of Alabama games if he moves to New York.

Bob Neyland Tennessee Frank Cavanaugh Fordham University Fordham Cavanaugh Neyland United States Army War Department Chattanooga Vols Dixie Alabama Tide New York Polo Grounds Vandy Britten Southern Grid Vol

Donald Humphrey III Ill With Influenza At Home

Don Humphrey III is seriously ill at his home after suffering an influenza attack. Local report notes his condition as critical and requests prayers from friends and neighbors.

Donald Humphrey

Alabama Fans Welcome 1929 Crimson Tide Home From San Francisco

Alabama students alumni and fans braved rain to greet the victorious Crimson Tide returning from a 0 win over St Mary's Gaels in San Francisco. Captain John Cain who scored the lone Gaels touchdown returned with an injured leg, while Alabama’s coaching staff and team earned praise for rallying after earlier losses to Tennessee and Georgia Tech.

Washington State St. Mary's Gaels Southern California Alabama New York City John Cain Cain San Francisco Tennessee Georgia Tech Vanderbilt

Alabama Football Letters Awarded to 21 Players and Senior Manager

The University of Alabama Athletic Committee awarded letters to 21 football players and to senior manager Phillip Feld. Recipients include two centers Hewes and Houston and backs Howell, Walker, and Chappell among others. several seniors will not return in 1933, notably Houston Sanford and eight others.

Hewes Houston Frey Sanford Laslie Godfree Holley Cain Rip” Hewes Russellville Ark Ellis Red Bessemer Tom Hopke East Chicago Ill

Frisco Papers Praise The Tide

Returning members of Alabama's football party carried San Francisco newspapers praising the Tide's play against St. Mary's last Saturday. Captain Cain drew major attention while Hewes Hopke Kirkland Dildy and Lee limited the Gaels. Hewes is the only one not returning next year. a capable center could make the line one of the nation’s best.

Alabama San Francisco Tide St. Mary's Cain Hewes Hopke Kirkland Dildy Lee Gael

Wishes the Boys Didn't Graduate Banquet At Central High

Mrs. J. M. Brown, Central high school cafeteria supervisor and football enthusiast, spoke at the annual banquet Wednesday night expressing she could not bear to see the boys graduate. She hands a yearly football banquet, and this year’s event was especially enjoyable.

J. M. Brown Central High School Mrs. Brown Cedar Chest

80 Frosh to Bid For a Cage Place

UNIVERSITY Ala Dec 9 Coach Barnum has about 80 frosh candidates for his basketball team with more expected after holidays He plans no cuts and will give all an equal chance to prove themselves The goal is another championship season after an undefeated prior year.

Harvey Harman University of Pennsylvania Yale University Yale Marvin Stevens Harman Penn University Ala Alabama Burnum

McAnally To Captain Huntsville Crimson Gridders

Ogden Fatty McAnally selected to lead Huntsville High Crimson shirted grid squad for next season. He was elected at the team’s annual banquet. Charles O'Reilly chosen as alternate captain.

Ogden (Fatty) McAnally Huntsville High Charles O'Reilly

Junior League Takes Charge of Legion Wrestling Show

The Junior League of Birmingham will oversee the American Legion wrestling program on Tuesday evening. Dr. Ralph Wilson faces Pat O Shocker in the main bout. This marks the first time the Junior League participates in staging a Legion show amid Birmingham society's longstanding interest in wrestling and boxing.

Junior League of Birmingham American Legion Ralph Wilson Pat O’shocker Birmingham Society The Legion

Dixie Conference May Not Hold Cage Tournament

The Dixie Conference may not hold its basketball tournament this year after no bids were received at the Chattanooga meeting. No city offered enough funds to cover expenses. The executive and basketball committees will choose a site if a suitable place is found.

Chattanooga

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Answers

Crossword clues cover topics from geography to language with multiple across and down items. The puzzle includes clues such as land measure the unreal world and main arteries, with several abbreviations and foreign terms, typical of a dense daily grid.

Tarzan Faces Dutch Green in Legion Show Headliner

Tarzan the American Legion feature bout opponent Dutch Green headlines the Martin arena card on Limestone County Night. Former University of Tennessee star Tiger Kelley and Charles Nichols also appear in a one hour bout as North Alabama fans expect a top thrill.

Tarzan Dutch Green American Legion Martin Arena Chris Jordan Post South Municipal Auditorium Birmingham Tiger Kelley Charles Nichols University of Tennessee Green North Alabama Alabama Decatur Buck Lawson Lawson Joharn America Hollywood Limestone County Limestone County American Legion Limestone Post Lawrence County Limestone Legionnaires Lawrence

Arrivals at Hotel Lyons include numerous city guests

R. E. Gallagher of Louisville and many Birmingham visitors are listed among arrivals at Hotel Lyons. Guests span Birmingham, Atlanta, Pensacola, Chicago, Chicago area residents, and others from Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, and Mississippi, with several couples noted.

R. E. Gallagher Louisville E. H. Martin Birmingham J. M. Stabler William P. Murphy W. W. Briggs Kalamazoo Mich A. Brown Chicago W. L. Wiesemborn Sheffield J. H. Reed W. P. Brock F. E. Giles Atlanta E. L. Murray Foley J. R. Kindig T. H. Conner Pensacola J. D. Card C. D. Stiles Montgomery Dick Inglett Clyde E. Wilson W. R. Latimer Karl H. Vesper G. L. Barger Bir W. Scott T. A. Jefferson

Riverside Girls Open Season vs Mt Hope in Central Gym

The Riverside girls basketball team begins its season with a 7:30 p m. home game against Mt Hope in Central gym.

Riverside Mt. Hope Girls Basketeers Central Gym

Green and Fargo Set Rematch in Huntsville December 16

Bobby Green and Mike Fargo, who drew in Huntsville previously, will fight again there on December 16. The event is expected to draw a record indoor crowd.

Bobby Green Mike Fargo Huntsville

Pop Warner Resigns at Stanford Returns to Temple

Glenn Scobey Warner known as Pop Warner leaves Stanford to take over Temple University football in Philadelphia. His coaching roots include Cornell Carlisle and Pittsburgh before his long Eastern football career.

Glenn Scobey Pop) Warner Stanford University Temple University Philadelphia Pop Cornell Carlisle Pittsburgh

Two New Clubs Admitted to Texas League

The Texas League expands to ten clubs next season with Tulsa and Oklahoma City joining from the Western League. The two cities previously competed in the Western circuit.

Texas League Tulsa Oklahoma City

Art Weis Returns to Southern League with Atlanta Club

Art Weis, long time star for Birmingham Barons, will play in the Southern league next year after a stint in the American Association. He has been purchased by the Atlanta club as the first move in building a pennant contender in Crackerville.

Art Weis Birmingham Barons Atlanta Crackerville

Dan McGugin Visits Decatur En Route to Conference Meeting

Vanderbilt football coach Dan McGugin spent a short time in Decatur last night while traveling from Baton Rouge to Knoxville for the Southern Conference annual meeting. He arrived by car and departed early by train for his next destination.

Dan McGugin Vanderbilt Decatur Knoxville Baton Rouge

Knoxville Chief Sold To Dallas

Bernie Neil who replaced Joe Schopner as Knoxville Sun manager last season has moved to Dallas for the Texas league. No successor has been named to manage the Knoxville club.

Bernie Neil Joe Schopner Baron, Plager Knoxville Sun Dallas Knoxville

Appeal Dismissed in Estate Suit Over Fatal Vehicle Collision

The Supreme Court of Alabama dismissed the appeal of Nellie Webb Stewart's counsel from Cullman circuit court demurrers in a $100,000 suit against Hawking Westmoreland's estate. The suit stems from the death of the plaintiff who was killed by Westmoreland's car while walking on a highway.

Supreme Court of Alabama Nellie Webb Stewart Cullman Circuit Court Hawking Westmoreland Westmoreland

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Don Humphrey III Crane Crimson Tide RussEcott Speake Frisco McAnally Ape Man Sun God China Ini Rs Gard Tennessee Star Green and Fargo Warner Suthern Wilder’s Allen Stutz
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