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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1932
Page
6
The Tennessee Alabama Field Trial Meet for 1932 at Athens Alabama was indefinitely postponed on opening day due to three days of rain turning the 13 000 acre preserve to mud. Officials aim for a early spring date likely mid March and the event may be held in Athens again with the same officers serving.
Gunther and Knichel wrestled to a draw within the one hour limit on the dedication card at Martin arena. The bout drew an outpouring of fan appreciation and is expected to replay with no time limit as they return to the main event.
Frank G. Cook, a former Decatur resident now in Columbia Tennessee, says Columbia people feel better than in recent months. He cites a 40 percent bank dividend paid last week as a key boost to the local mood.
Auburn, Ala. Dec. 13 Captain Jimmie Hitchcock All-American halfback from Union Springs punted 232 times over three varsity seasons without a punt blocked. He had 98 as a sophomore, 58 as a junior, and 76 as a senior, with a career high 22 punts in a single game against Georgia Tech on a rain soaked day for an average of 41 yards. His 18 punts in 1930 against Birmingham Southern set a second season high. The skinny field and weak line behind him underline the achievement.
The article notes a confrontation over the main boat distance and an ovation from fans when names were announced. Gale Byrd is referenced alongside a figure associated with Germany in a contested event.
Sports writers split on the new Southeastern Conference of 13 southern colleges. The group laments no higher eligibility standards and notes the re adoption of most Southern Intercollegiate Conference rules. Some say the two conferences will muddle championships.
Athletic shortstop Eric McNair married Mildred Kimbrell of Meridian in Dothan on Monday, adding to a long list of major league players who wed after the season closed.
Lamar Moye captain of Central high’s undefeated team earns a spot on Red Davis’ all Southern squad. The selection, aided by coaches and writers across Dixie, marks the first time a Decatur player has received the honor.
Yankee moguls laugh at rumors that Ben Chapman of Birmingham may be auctioned or used in a deal for Heinie Manush from Tuscumbia. They insist Chapman will be kept regardless of major league meetings and trading developments.
Tech coach Bill Alexander did not include Beattie Feather on the all-Southern squad this year, contrary to many fans who believe his eye was closed in the selections.
A compiled list of across and down clues for a daily crossword including 11 across themed entries and 54 down entries with items like Condiment Thus Sol Ireland and other standard crossword terms. The answer grid references typical crossword structure and puzzle-solving steps.
A historical grocery list shows prices for fresh produce and meats. Items include sweet potatoes 40 to 50 cents per bushel, Irish potatoes 1.15 to 1.25 per 100 pounds, turnips in multiple forms, greens by pound or dozen, carrots 40 to 80 cents per dozen, dried peas 3 cents per pound, and various native dressed meats and fowl with per pound rates for veal hogs cattle poultry and poultry products.
The Hippodrome, a landmark in New York long known for lavish stage productions, has been sold at auction after years as a theater. The sale marks the end of an era for the famed venue once hosting grand shows and major performances.
The American Legion here reports membership at 151 percent of last year with post officials predicting the total will pass 200 in Decatur within a few weeks.
In Rogersville Alabama plans unfold for a new lock at dam number 3 on the Tennessee river navigation project. Stevens Brothers of St Paul won the bid and expect to start after January 1 with peak labor near 300 by April. A government dredge is clearing the old canal near the dam site fifteen miles from Wilson dam as more workers prepare.
The local American Legion Auxiliary unit will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley bank building. Members are urged to bring gifts for the veterans' hospital and to focus on membership.
Mr and Mrs R M Winton and daughter Lorraine Winton visited Birmingham yesterday with W A Farrer to see a nerve specialist following Lorraine Winton’s fall injury.
The Lawrence County post of the American Legion announces its first wrestling program set for Saturday evening December 17 in Courtland's new arena. The card features Babe Caddock of Richmond Kansas versus George Perry of Houston Texas in a two hour limit bout and Sailor Barrett of Newport News Virginia against Woody Kirttly of Nashville Tennessee in the one hour preliminary.
Pittsburgh acquires Freddy Lindstrom a top right fielder from the Giants in a five player swap involving three National League clubs. The Pirates send Glenn Spencer and Gus Dugas to New York and Philadelphia respectively, while George Davis returns to the Giants for Clark Fallis. Lindstrom teams with Waner brothers and Honus Wagner era stars to form a strong outfield core.
Milner Kelley, former Decatur school faculty member and current Veterans Administration attorney in Birmingham, was a business visitor in Decatur overnight. He was greeted by many local friends who extended a cordial welcome today.
The headlining bout ended in Tarzan’s favor after a dramatic third fall. Tarzan landed a decisive kick sending Green sprawling, then pinned Green for the three count as Referee Kernichel proclaimed Tarzan the winner.
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