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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
10
A nostalgic Christmas column blends jokes and essays on Xmas spelling with reflections on holiday customs. It notes the origin of Xmas and humor about bills and mass, closing with warm New Year wishes from the columnist to readers and friends.
Scott's Scrapbook notes Wainer Stanger of Leetonia Ohio lifting a 210 pound bar ten times overhead in 16 arms length attempts. Stanger weighs 158 pounds and demonstrates exceptional strength in a local weightlifting report.
County superintendent of education Professor George T. Woodruff is in Montgomery today on official business. He is accompanied by Jim Lynn, a member of the county board of revenue.
Puzzle shows a list of crossword clues with fragmented text and garbled formatting. It includes across and down entries such as A human, wr, and various numbers, with an answer line suggesting a solution or previous puzzle note, all presented in a jumbled OCR-like stream.
The column recalls the Giants beating the Bears and discusses the Bears strength and Nagurski. It notes Hank Greenberg’s quip about facing him, and Bull Lipsky’s dramatic Earthquake analogy while highlighting Beattie Feathers’ rushing efficiency.
Fans hail a great bout as Swede is disqualified for foul play against Stanley Hackney. Alexander draws rave notices in town last week, with Joe Dillman facing a tough test. The undercard features Bennie Bolt versus Eddie Baker in an anticipated opening bout. An overflow crowd is expected tonight.
Stanford fullback Bobby Grayson has healed torn rib cartilage and is declared physically fit by the team physician. He will start at his usual position New Year’s Day against Alabama as other Stanford injuries improve.
Coach Bob Neyland after retirement recommends W. H. end to replace him at Tennessee. Major Neyland has been ordered to Panama by the war department.
Bilf Jones remains silent about rumors of quitting his coaching post at L. S. A. after a dispute with Senator Huey Long. Alumni leaders reportedly seek to patch up the quarrel, with Jones declining to comment.
Harold Red Grange former Missouri standout and Chicago Bears captain has applied for the Missouri head coaching job in Columbia to replace Frank Carideo. He is described as a leading candidate for the post.
Decatur's cage five opens the season with a triple header in the local gym. At 6 30 the junior boys meet Moulton Heights, then Ardmore challenges the senior girls at 7 30 followed by the senior boys at 8 30. Coaches fear limited size may hinder Pepper and Kemmit led squad.
Weather kept golfers away Sunday causing the Turkey Sweepstakes to be postponed. Dr. Paul Young shot a 43 in his flight, Pat Steen and F. F. Burnworth impressed with heroic shots, while Nassau-bound pros including Olin Dutra Johnny Farrell Tommy Armour and Billie Burke head to a $5,000 tournament. Four Manila golfers faced charges after playing dice on the course.
The feature recounts diverse athletic feats from 1984 including Max Baer style stunts, Fred Perry tennis bursts, Bill Cummings nose to nose finish in an Indianapolis mile, and Schoolboy Rowe tying AL record. It highlights Dean and Dizzy Dean winning a pennant for the Cardinals amid minor leaguer hype.
Plans progress for a special Sunday school service on Christmas Eve at 7 o clock in St Pauls Lutheran church. The public is invited to attend with cordial invitation extended.
Miss Katie Lee Smith teaching in Sylacauga will arrive Friday to spend the holidays with her mother and sister.
Alabama dropped a 35 to 32 contest to Olson's Swedes to open the current cage season. Three regulars from the first string will be on the West Coast with the football squad including Jimmy Walker James Whatley and Jim Angelich.
Decatur teams will display new uniforms tonight with the boys in flaming red and the girls in conservative black for their first appearance.
The Giants, aided by speedsters like Ken Strong in rubber-soled shoes, scored four touchdowns in a single period, leaving Bears defenders hampered by heavy cleated footwear on the iron hard turf.
Tonight’s probable lineups list Decatur boys with Francis and Isbell at forwards Kemmitter at center Briscoe and Drake at guards. Girls feature Waddell and Lovell at forwards Bean and Morgan at centers Lanier and Scruggs at guards.
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