New York Athletic Commission Ignores Stribling Challenge
The New York State Athletic Commission informs heavyweight contender Jack Sharkey of his pending title challenge to Max Schmeling, noting Schmeling must respond within fifteen days. Amid this, objections linger over a Stribling–Carnera–Sharkey match plan and Garden hostility to Carnera’s services remains unresolved.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commissn
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Schmeling
James A. Farles
Dhat- Sharkey
Sharkey
W- L
Young) Stribling
Macon
Stribling
Garden
Primo Camera
Miami
Fla
Bill Carey
Commission
Carnera
Woody English Marries Fan After Cubs Romance
Elwood Woody English, famed Cubs shortstop, wed a fan whose name remains private. The couple met at Wrigley Field after a game last summer, with English joking about his fielding during the romance.
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Chicago
Cubs
Elwood
Woody
Wrigley Field
Helen
English
Paving Nears Completion on Bee Line Highway south of Athens
Completion of the Bee Line highway paving south of Athens is expected this week if weather stays fair. The road should reopen to traffic about January 1. Detour routes remain in good condition.
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Athens
Ala
Cougars 10 Lose Holiday Period
Washington State football coach O E Hollingberg cancels a holiday break, extending practice to December 22 in Los Angeles to prepare for the Pasadena New Year’s Day game against Alabama. He notes the team needs extra days to acclimate and refine defense for any Alabama setup.
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Pullman
Wash
Washington State
O. E. Hollingberg
Alabama
Pasadena
Cougars
Hollingberg
Los Angeles
Wittenberg Recruiting Case Sparks School Probe
Springfield report says Wittenberg College officials faced charges of offering inducements to enroll two Cleveland high school football stars. Sutter and Bader, among 16 freshmen dismissed earlier, claim offers came from school reps. D L Keyser, admissions director, acknowledged promising to honor college promises made by representatives.
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Springfield
Ohio
Wittenberg College
Cleveland
John Sutter
Lakewood
Robert Bader
Cleveland Cathedral Latin
Wittenberg
Sutter
Bader
D. L. Keyser
Open Season With A Basketeer Victory
Russellville High School opened its basketball season with a 31 to 10 win over Lawrence County High. Britnell, the 215 pound center, starred on the court as Coach Barksdale developed a strong team early in the season. The second and third teams saw action in the second quarter as Russellville develops depth for a promising campaign. Lawrence County High played well for their first team in several years.
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Russellville
Lawrence ‘County High
Britnell
Barksdale
Lawrence County High
All Opponent Line Up Now Selected
Notre Dame coaches scouts and players pick an all opponent football team. Drake Northwestern Army and Southern Methodist each have two players named across positions with Messinger Don Carlos repeating from last year.
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South Bend
Ind
Drake
Northwestern
Army
Southern Methodist University
Notre
Loor
Notre Dame
Messinger
Bowlstrom
Navy
Baker
Southern California
Don Carlos
Humber
Marvil
Long
Southern Methodist
King
Mason
Eyth
Carnegie Tech
Russell
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Handbook of Xmas Opportunities in The Decatur Daily Classifieds
Classified section highlights Christmas gift ideas and seasonal opportunities from local businesses. Includes readers' ads, toy listings, shop specials, and early shopping guides featuring merchants and offers across Decatur.
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Handbook
Decatur Daily
Limestone Cares for Many People in Athens
Between three hundred and four hundred families in Limestone County face destitution as cold weather worsens need for clothes and food. Probate Judge A. M. McConnell and Child Welfare Supt. Mrs. Prances Woodroof coordinate relief with aid from Athens merchants and individuals. A charity matinee at the local theatre and church collections bolster efforts.
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Athens
Ala
A. M. McConnell
Prances Woodroof
Dairies Rate The Coveted A Mark
Athens dairies all rate A according to a county health unit report issued this week. This is the first time in months that all establishments achieved a perfect record. The city milk ordinance affects dairies selling within city limits and has spurred gradual improvement in plants and milk grade.
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Athens
Ala
Athens Dairies
County Health Unit
Three Sluggers On The Hold-out List
New York report lists Bill Terry of the Giants Lou Gehrig of the Yankees and Babe Herman of the Robins as the three top free agents delaying 1931 contracts. Terry hit near .400 Herman around .390, both likely seeking large salary increases. Gehrig, runner up for the batting title, led the league in runs batted in.
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New York
Metropolitan
Bill Terry
Giants
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Babe Herman
Robins
Terry
Herman
Gehrig
Anp
Shoposcope Christmas Gift Suggestions Read by Readers
The Shoposcope column invites readers to explore Christmas gift ideas with a curated list of recommendations. It highlights practical gadgets, stylish accessories, and seasonal treats suitable for diverse recipients.
New York Pros To Meet For Crown Clash
New York Giants led by Ben Friedman will meet Ken Strong’s Stapleton squad in a rubber to decide the professional New York championship. The teams split a pair of games with the Giants winning 9 to 7 in the first meeting and Stapleton taking a 7 to 6 verdict on Thanksgiving Day.
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New York
Benny Friedman
New York Giants
Ken Strong
Stapleton Outfit
Tey
Polo Grounds
Giants
Friedman
Stapleton
Decatur Daily Christmas Gift Suggestions
Classified page highlights a selection of gift ideas for the holidays with price hints and store names. Shoppers are guided toward popular categories and seasonal specials in Decatur.
Cubs Auction Draftees Amid Trade Talks
Chicago's William Veeck and LA Pacific Coast League manager Oscar Reichow met to decide which Cubs players to trade for Ed Baecht. The club had sent three players and cash and promised four more Cubs next spring, with a plan to determine which to send to the Angels.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
William Veeck
Cubs
Oscar ©. Reichow
Los Angeles Club
Ed Baecht
Angels
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Eddie Shea of Chicago outpointed Jackie Sharkey in Minneapolis. Stanley Poreda defeated Ted Sandwina in Jersey City, Jack Baltimore beat Bert Gillis in Belgium, Del Fontaine defeated Johnny Winnipeg in Indianapolis, Kid Dixie outpointed Jackie Indianapolis in West Palm Beach, Cy clone Smith beat Jules Roy Bailey in St. Petersburg.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Eddie Shea
Chicago
Jackie Sharkey
New York
Stanley Poreda
Jersey City
Ted Sand‘wina
Sioux City
Jack Baltimore
Hu- Portney
Bert Gillis
Belgium
West Palm Beach
Fla
Kid Dixie
Newark
Jackie Indianapolis
Racer De Palma Ordered to Pay Alimony in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Ralph De Palma former racing star was ordered to pay his wife 200 dollars a month temporary alimony after a tense hearing. Mrs Clara De Palma cried as she testified of desertion and a request for freedom. He denied a 25 thousand dollar annual income, saying he earns about a thousand monthly as an adviser and has little winnings recently. She testified their joint wealth has dwindled to about 70 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Ralph de Palma
The
Roaring Board
Clara de Palma
Bears Place Three On All-Star Team
The Chicago Bears, third in the 1930 championship race, place three on the Times all star eleven. Packers Giants Cardinals Frankford also have two selections. End Disney Green Bay Johnson Chicago Bears. tackles Slater Cardinals Owen New York. guards Gibson Frankford Michaleske Green Bay. center Barrager Frankford. halfbacks Grange Nagurski Bears. fullback Nevers Cardinals.
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Chicago
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
New York Giants
Chicago Cardinals
Frankford
Times
Disney
Green Bay
Johnson
Slater
W. Owen
New York
Gibson
Michaleske
Barrager
Oatomb News
Grange
Nagurski
Nevers
Cardi
Decatur Notices Include Local Moves and Deaths
Decatur residents report address changes with J F Luker of Hartselle and N C Lee relocating from Trinity to Decatur. Billy Giles leaves Chicago schooling for San Antonio work. Local obituaries note the death of Mrs Katie Huber prompting family visits from Alfred and Henry Huber McComer John Jordan Pauline Davis Frank Emil Foster and Elizabeth Bross.
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Billy Giles
Chicago
San Antonio
Chi
Giles
Alfred Huber
Henry Huber
B Havere- McComer
Katie Huber
John Jordan
Pauline Davis
Frank
Emil Foster
Elizabeth Bross
Peach trees infected by phony disease in vast orchard
Of 9,799,035 peach trees surveyed in the year, 215,376 were found infected with the phony peach disease. The finding highlights widespread impact across the orchard operations.
Clemson Coach Josh Cody Resigns After Two Championship Runs
Clemson College in South Carolina confirms football coach Josh Cody resigns after four years at the helm following back to back state championship seasons. No reason was given for the departure.
Greenleaf Faces Uphill Battle for Pocket Billiards Title
New York player Ralph Greenleaf fights to defend the world pocket billiards crown. He must beat Onofrio Lauri of New York tonight and Erwin Rudolph of Chicago tomorrow to force a playoff, after Rudolph’s 125 to 108 win over Arthur Woods in 33 innings. Greenleaf has four wins and one loss.
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New York
Ralph Greenleaf
Erwin Rudolph
Chicago
Greenleaf
Onofrio Lauri
Rudolph
Rudolph Hang
Arthur Woods
Rabbits Abundant In Morgan County Markets
Morgan County markets show plentiful rabbits for sale as an active hunting theme grows. The piece notes many rabbits offered for sale and references shooting rabbits by enthusiasts who prefer hunting without dogs.
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Morgan County
Golfer Jones Wins Sullivan Memorial Amateur Award
New York December 17 1930 Jones won the Sullivan Memorial Award as this country s outstanding amateur athlete for the year He achieved the rare feat of winning as a major golfing home in one year edging a field of ten candidates The award honors the athlete who through ancestry and example advances amateur sports. Some AAU memorial committee members questioned the loss of amateur status due to a movie contract but the majority supported the contestants year long deeds and public standing.
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New York
Jones
Sullivan Morial
Act Committee
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Kentucky
Woody English
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Marines
Bombo Chevalier
Oakland, Calif
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B. Firmt
Michigan
Morgan County Buick Co
First Avenue
Decatur, Ala
Goodsyear
Goodyear
Arcass
Whiteside
Gilbert White
Goodyear Pathfinder
Washington
Just Ike
Freddie Sington
University of Alabama
Dairies
Indianapolis
del Fontaine
Johnny Winnipeg
Can. Wagner
Fort Scott
Kans
ST. Petersburg
Smith
Fort King
Jules Roy
Bailey
Racer
Bears
Decatur
J. F. Luker
Hartselle
Route 3
G. Roper
Denvill
N. C. Lee
Trinity
J. H. Helms
Purina Checkerboard
Cody
Clemson
Jake
Stinson
Stinson Bros. Jewelry Store
Second Ave
Burroughs
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Birmingham
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