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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
8
Reports indicate a capacity Rose Bowl crowd is likely for New Year’s Day as Alabama and Stanford attract strong interest. More than 90 000 tickets sold surpass the Columbia Stanford rush last year and reservations pour in.
Dynamite Joe Dillman says he can handle Leo Alexander the Terrible Swede in a feature match at the local Legion arena next Tuesday night. The card includes Bennie Bolt vs Exidie Baker in a two falls out of three semi final with a one hour limit, and the main two falls out of three bout with a two hour limit. Officials say arrangements are set for the event expected to draw a record crowd.
Grantland Rice lists Lee and Hutson among end and tackle selections for the All America team. Howell gains a spot. Alabama leads with six selections while Minnesota has eight and Stanford ten in the composite list.
J. L. Shumake manager of Sterchi's is in Huntsville on business today visiting the local store and meeting with staff.
A column extols fighters and performers who rebounded after downturns. Eddie Jackson and Eddie Davis are highlighted for persistence, along with Lou Clayton, Jack Pearl, and Jim Braddock, illustrating Broadway’s admiration for courageous comebacks and the broader entertainment world’s resilience. The piece also notes Olin Dutra’s Miami win and upcoming Turkey Day golf event depending on weather.
Mrs D B Slade of Long Island City New York visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Mose. The note highlights a family gathering and hospitality.
Rumors say Babe Ruth could move to the Boston Braves as assistant manager and occasional player and pinch hitter. The Braves reportedly asked Yankees owner Ruppert about a trade for a managerial post for Ruth, with negotiations pending Ruth’s return to New York. Meanwhile American League owners seek options to keep Ruth in the league.
Crimson Tide coach Frank Thomas says the team is swamped with invitations on the West Coast and cannot schedule many plays. He notes two weeks would be needed to accept all requests including a football game with Stanford. He declines movie star teas as unsuitable diet for an advancing team.
Johnny Mack Brown flies to Tuscaloosa with a bag of diagramed Stafford plays to aid Coach Thomas and his staff for a day or two before heading back to the West Coast for the New Year.
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