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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
6
A promoter plans an open air boxing match between Stribling and Sharkey in Miami Beach. Details near in March with Chamber of Commerce support. both fighters show willingness though no contracts signed yet.
Decatur light heavyweight Jackie Baker, fighting in New York, stopped less than two rounds. Referee Joe Huglas halted the four round contest after Baker scored two knockdowns on Mike Yuseak of Yonkers. Baker earlier floored Yuseak in the first round. Baker, debuting in Decatur, is said to be a brother of the famous Sergeant.
A general board meeting is scheduled for Monday at 7 o clock. Pastor Rev. Johnson urged all members to attend.
The transient star of baseball, Rogers Hornsby, is set to join the Chicago Cubs next season after a high salary deal with Boston fell through. His move follows stints with St. Louis, New York, and Boston as rumors swirl about further transfers and a persistent goal to win pennants with multiple clubs.
Twenty three members of the University of Alabama football squad received letters for work during the past gridiron campaign, announced by Coach Wallace Wade. Manager Jack McGuire also earned a letter. With twelve sophomores and seven veterans returning, the Crimson Tide will have strong material next year. Capt. Earl Smith and Alternate Capt. Hagler lead the list along with Boykin, Brown, Campbell, Clements, E Dobbs, Eberdt, Ellis, Holm, Hicks, Howard, Miller, McRight, Moore, Pearce, Skidmore, Singleton, Luther, Starling, M. Smith, Vines, Weaver, and Manager McGuire.
The Morgan County post of the American Legion met last night in the Tennessee Valley bank basement with strong attendance. Members showed enthusiasm as several key projects were informally discussed and future announcements are expected.
Allan Goodman of West Hartford is a leading scorer for the University of Pennsylvania hockey team. The squad is preparing for its intercollegiate schedule as part of The International Newsreel feature. Decatur reports over thirty eight miles of paved streets. Local curb market urges patrons to buy farm products.
The fund drive to support Boy Scout work in the Decatur district is postponed until after the holidays. Decatur residents will be asked to subscribe 1500 dollars to cover next year’s expenses and to clear a 200 dollar deficit from the current year. Scouts report good progress and campaign leaders expect continued public backing.
The November labor report from the U S Department of Labor notes an improved Birmingham district labor scene with rising activity in lumber mills and heavy building. Most industries were operating, but a surplus of unskilled labor persisted, while Mississippi also showed a surplus in farming and unskilled labor.
Chicago clubs list 34 active players each led by stars such as Hornsby and Hartnett for the Cubs and Bassler staff for the White Sox. The report notes Commissioner Landis’s major league bulletin and a Special Ineligible List including Cicotte Felsch Jackson McMullin Risberg Gandil Weaver Williams Douglas Paulette O’Connell Dolan.
In Birmingham Alabama on December 14 the Baptist district announces an extension program with a $13500 annual budget increase and expanded church activities beginning next year. Rev Candler of Bessemer Highlands Baptist Church notes the plan. Dr Louis Entzminger of Longwood Florida is elected enlistment secretary and is known as an evangelist and Sunday school expert in the Southern Baptist convention.
The article notes Heydler's proposal to have pitchers bat for both leagues next season is tabled after a lukewarm response. He insists the idea has merit and should be on record for future consideration while major and minor league alignment remains unsettled.
Revivals and Sunday school enlistment programs by local churches showcased at a community night at Austinville Methodist church. The program praised by attendees, as the area’s religious activities highlight the growing community. Lawrence county residents will find a warm welcome in Decatur despite the town’s 30 thousand population by 1930.
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