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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1939

Page

10

Waldorf Brothers from Missouri Grid Family

Four Waldorf brothers of gridiron fame pledge similar play while ending college careers with Robert Waldorf at Missouri and the Orange Bowl showdown against Georgia Tech. Lynn, John, and Paul also earned football honors at Syracuse, Missouri, Baker University, and Port State Kansas, with Robert's Big Six star status highlighted.

Columbia Waldorfs Roert University of Missour Minates Miami Georgia Tech Lynn Syracuse John Missouri Paul Kansas Baker University Robert Don Faurot Columbus Ohio Tigers Sean mi Ag Northwestern Port State Kas Young Waldorf

Sophomore Spark Dominates SEC Football in 1939

A Kenneth Gregory report from Atlanta notes that nearly 50 sophomores stepped into SEC lineups in 1939, boosting teams with skilled backs and linemen. It highlights three sample sophomore-led teams and lists rising players from Alabama, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Auburn and others, predicting future headlines.

Atlanta Fits Iene Inter Ana Holt Rast Alabama George Webb Georgia Tech Mack Peebles Vanderbilt Homer Jones Stppt Jesse Hazel, Jr Mississippi Milton Hull Florida Robert Gude Vanderbiltbacks Jack Tittle Tulane Jimmy Nelson Johnny Bosch Fred Newman Tennessee Forest Ferguson Tommy Green Georgia John Pavarnic Wanec J. W. Patrick Mississippi State Il Wright Lioyd Cheatham Auburn Johnny Butler Junior Hevious Noah Mullins Kentucky Teddy Faulk Mike Balitsaris Chester Kozel Don Edmiston Joe Atkinsorm Elwood’ Gerber Bernie Lipkis Louisiana Banks Ermal Allen Leo Bird Cliff Kimsey Rufus Deal

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across 12 4 1

Word hints scattered: across clues range from 9 to 34 with scattered punctuation and misprints. Includes references to geography actors and common crossword terms. A jumbled clue set distributed by King Features Syndicate.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Ambers Wins in Comeback in 1939 Poll

Lou Ambers tops the AP ninth annual comeback poll with 56 points for reclaiming the lightweight title from Henry Armstrong. Mose Grove follows with 50 points. Galento earns 29 points for fourth place. The survey names 67 athletes across baseball, boxing, golf, tennis and more.

Sid Feder New. York Lou Ambers Mose Grove Tony Galento Associated Press Ambers Henry Armstrong Lefty Boston Red Sox Red Sox Galento Joe Louis Lou’ Nova Jersey Teves FT Pots Don Meade South Dakota Clint Brown Chicago White Sox Grove Dick Meta

Oregon's Defense Hinges on Dick for Title Defense

Oregon's national champions rely on John Dick to lead the 6-foot 4-inch forward as the lone returning starter from last season. Dick is expected to fill the gap left by All-America Laddie Gale as the Webbet pursue another title run.

Oregon John Dick Laddie Gale

Mississippi State weighs Prune Bowl bid on undecided fate

Natchez Mississippi December 14 several California dispatches report Mississippi State College of the Southeastern Conference has not decided whether to accept a bid to play in the Prune Bowl in Jose California. Athletic director says the team has been sent an invitation but no final decision awaits more details.

Natchez Miss Mississippi State College A Jose Calif California See State Spartans Corrado Schone Féelens

Nelson Seeks Crown of PGA in Miami Open

Nelson the national open champion returns to Miami for the $10,000 Miami Open, aiming to overtake Henry Picard for the PGA Harry Vardon Trophy. The field includes Ryder Cup regulars and leaders in money winnings, with Nelson, Picard, Metz, Guldahl and McSpaden among the favorites.

Miami Fla Byron Nelson Henry Picard Professional Golfers Association Harry Vardon Picard Reading Toledo Texas Ralph Guldahl Guldahl Dick Metz Metz Jimmy Thomson Harold Jag) McSpaden Johnny Revolta Paul Runyan Sam Snead Horton Smith Craig Wood

Modern Home Appliances and Kitchen Radio Trends

The article describes advances in home appliances including refrigerators with humidity control and automatic defrosters, automatic electric water heaters with safety features, and optimal heater placement. It also notes radios designed for kitchens, compact in style, and the rise of indirect lighting using fluorescent lamps to suit contemporary decor.

Frigerator Proodern Electric

Heineman Added to Gray Eleven in Blue Gray Classic

Montgomery Alabama December 14 Py The Southern squad for Montgomeries Blue Gray football classic Dec 30 today added Ken Heineman Texas School of Mines back field ace Heineman was the 23rd and final player for the Southern squad Proceeds from the game go to charity Addition of 5000 new steel seats brings capacity of Cramton Bowl to 15000

Montgomery Ala Ken Heineman Texas School of Mines Heineman Southern Northern College Cramton Bowl

Powerful High Teams Clash In Gainesville Showdown

In Gainesville Florida at Florida Field two undefeated squads meet tomorrow night as Live Oak from Nutley New Jersey challenges the hosts. Both teams boast potent offenses and seek a decisive victory to stay unbeaten.

Gainesville Fila Florida Field Live Oak Nutley N. J

Suwanee High Machine Rallies For Northeast Florida Title

The Suwanee high machine rallied up 821 points to 37 for the onpa tion in winning nine games an ¢ Northeast Florida conference championship this season. The Nutley outfit scored 241 points and held the opposition to only 13.

Suwanee High Machine Northeast Florida Nutley

Demand for Apartments Pushes Daily Want Ad Rentals

In a brisk market, good apartments are in high demand and rental listings appear prominently in Daily Want Ad sections to connect renters with available units. The notice underscores swift occupancy and the value of timely advertisements.

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