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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1932
Page
6
Giant catcher Frank Hogan, “Shanty Hogan,” likely will be traded to the Boston Braves. The Giants seek a pitcher in the deal but will accept cash if a hurler is not available.
The Valley cheers as Joe Gunther and Freddie Knichel headline a two hour wrestling card at Martin arena. The pair, now main event stars after recent victories, headline a strong card with Dale Haddock and Bull Smith in the opener. Fans hope for a memorable indoor season highlight. Three Southern football teams clash in Dixie bowls today with Georgia Tech facing California in Berkeley, Oregon meeting Louisiana State in Baton Rouge, and California Los Angeles up against Florida in Gainesville.
Tommy Taylor veteran outfielder with the Smokies is named manager by Knoxville management to succeed Bernie Neis who led the club late last season before being sold to the Texas league. He will guide the team next year.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are seen as the team to beat in next summer's pennant chase with Freddie Lindstrom joining the lineup. The Waner brothers and Lindstrom are noted for strong outfield play in early season projections.
New York December reports a flurry of trades as eleven of sixteen major league clubs participated in a four day wholesale market. Giants and Dodgers failed to reach an accord over Dazzy Vance while Brooklyn acquired Ray Benge from Philadelphia in a three player deal.
Moon Ducote, former Auburn star and Mobile school system physical culture supervisor, will coach Spring Hill next season succeeding Pat Browne who retires after a disastrous fall season for the school.
End Is named captain of the Howard Bull dogs at the annual banquet. Mike Wells, guard from Andalusia Alabama, was named alternate captain.
Alabama's rural population swells as 30 000 former urban workers return to farms amid Great Depression hardships. State statistician F W Gist notes the shift began after 1929 and peaks this year with about 6000 families seeking work and sustenance in farming communities, especially the Black Belt and Birmingham region, hoping for city job revival.
Members of local fire departments are prepared to wage war on fires regardless of weather. Trucks are equipped with chains and firefighters wear heavy woolen stockings knee boots and fleece lined mackintoshes to guard against icy Boreas.
Albert Clipton, a first year student at Duke University in Durham North Carolina, is expected to arrive tonight to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J W Clipton.
Karly Phinizy Jr a first year student at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia has arrived to spend the holidays with his parents on east Gordon drive.
Kentucky officials seek the scalp of Spinner Campbell, former Alabama star, and also that of Coach Gammage. Students demand a new deal in the coaching staff and have been offered something of the sort by institute officials.
In pulaski Tenn on December 17 Martin College overwhelmed Union University 37 to 9. Martin led 24-2 at halftime as every Martin player saw action. Miss Smith scored 19 points while Miss Kenny added 13. Union's points came from Miss Bell and Miss Nicholls.
Agriculture officials say the porterhouse steak likely gets its name from a small Sandusky Ohio hotel named Porterhouse. The article notes the origin discussion and references the department’s interest in the naming story.
Alabama Public Service Commission completed the enforcement system for the Tidwell act a mileage tax and license fee on motor carriers. J H Alldredge led the effort as rate expert while 3000 prison tags and copies of the law were mailed to probate judges and officials. General Order No 1 details bonds insurance mileage records and enforcement provisions. Enforcement of the weight size and speed act rests with the state highway department.
Huntsville discusses a charity football tilt on New Year’s Day between groups of old Stars. The idea aims to draw fans and support a good cause, though past charity contests have not become big money-makers.
Livingston Ala Dec 17 The work of preserving food for winter months continues in Sumter county under Miss Laura Lewis home demonstration agent. Last month Sumter county farm women canned 1 002 quarts of beef as part of the effort to store food for consumption during lean periods.
Montgomery notes a bazaar started for Christmas sales offering home made cakes pies and jellies plus useful gifts such as home made rugs patch quilts towels luncheon sets hot dish mats and straw baskets to shoppers in the area.
Elba Ala Dec 17 Keen interest in Fall and Winter gardens throughout Coffee county is reported by home demonstration agent Miss Allye Hughes. Good crops of greens carrots collards radishes and onions are furnishing a palatable basis for meals at a very low cost.
Bob Phillips in the Age Herald rebuts a San Francisco sports writer who said Alabama's blocking on Cain's touchdown against St Mary's would not credit a high school team. Coaches describe the play as a simple line back gain of two to six yards, with Cain's stiff arm and sidestep finishing the run.
Cairo Club of farm women held a harvest dinner for their husbands in their new clubroom. Mrs. Marion Spidle assisted in preparing fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn muffins, turnip greens, cucumber pickle, sweet potato pie with whipped cream, coffee and mints from home-grown products.
Perry county farm women choose landscape design as their major project for the coming year. Ten meetings have heard experts, with Miss Regina Matlock directing the plan including walks and driveways. Auburn specialists will address clubs on technical points in the weeks ahead.
Otis Johnson announces a football game to be played at Decatur on December 26 between the Hartselle team and the Tuggle Institute of Birmingham. Weather permitting, it should draw a large local crowd as Decatur fans expect real football from scarce negro games.
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