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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
6
Kerby notes one candidate for the Decatur varsity leads a crowded field from Central High as 9 of 12 candidates work daily under floodlights. After a Christmas layoff the squad returns in Feb to train toward a tough 1929 schedule with veteran material promising a strong season.
The Decatur Four set new marks in a local city meet, boosting morale and placing multiple runners among top finishers. Officials praised their speed and teamwork as spectators watched closely.
The Decatur Four, a well known quartet, performed before a large audience in an interesting program at Bethel church.
Decatur boxer Jackie Baker defeats Billie Rapp in a New York arena in thirty seconds to stop the rival middleweight. He is the younger brother of Sergeant Sammy Baker, ranked among America's top middleweights. Two weeks earlier Baker won a fight in the second round.
Yale polo team continues strenuous drills at Yale artillery armory in New Haven under Capt. T. Gates head coaching. Peter Folger of San Francisco plays on the squad as Yale aims to build on a season opening win over Princeton.
In Enid Oklahoma C H Rightmire announces a magnetic road sweeper has been tested picking up over 50 pounds of metal. Further tests will be conducted by the Oklahoma highway commission.
Montgomery Alabama December 17 Colonel Woolsey Finnell director will discuss wider rights of way for eating capacities and roadways
General fund investments yielded 95 652 26 in interest with a 31 162 44 net profit after tractor estimates. City average investments hovered around 1 500 000 while sinking fund investments returned 55 988 38. Funds from bank balances added 61 787 22 with profits reinvested in the supporting funds. H H Houk to discuss tolls for Siames bridges at highway commission dinner December 2. Decatur seeks an auditorium.
The University of Alabama will close its doors for the Christmas holidays Tuesday at noon. Class work will resume January 3 and mid term examinations are scheduled to follow.
The Central Parent Teacher Association banquet at Central High School cafeteria Tuesday night will include the election of the 1929 captain for the Decatur gridiron squad. Likely all squad members may vote to choose the leader to ensure broad satisfaction with the selection.
Kansas City Kansas officials report a fire loss of one dollar per capita so far in 1928, a per capita figure that may keep the city atop national rankings for cities of 120 000 population. If no large fires occur before year end the loss is estimated under 1.20 dollars per capita for the full year.
A large number of freshmen are expected to register for the first time in the college at the start of the second half of the academic term at the university.
Bill Carrigan, manager of the club, on a ten day trip to meet minor league crews in Toronto and the American league. He warns prospects look dim and says he is willing to trade any roster member. Carrigan aims to strengthen the team with new timber and seeks a shortstop and a reliable backstop.
An American plan to install talking pictures in nearly half of India's cinemas progresses. The first machine is en route to Calcutta and will be installed in the first week of December. One unit has already delivered in India and proved popular, prompting further installations in major cities.
Adequate playground facilities are linked to lower youth crime in Decatur, according to local observations. Community groups emphasize continued investment to sustain safer streets and positive youth engagement.
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