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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1932

Page

6

Favorites Meet in Martin Arena

Wrestling fans pack Martin arena for a two hour main bout between Joe Gun and Gunther Knichel after a previous one hour draw. Dale Haddock and Bull Smith open the show as the card features the two rivals noted for cleverness and sportsmanship with Freddie recently recovered but tested by the longer limit.

Joe Gunmain American Legion Marlin Arena Dale Haddock Bull Smith Gunther Knichel Martin Arena Freddie

Ho Chang at Princess Today

Ho Chang brings his first U S tour to the Princess theatre in New York after engagements in China and Europe. He performs dramatic illusions and floats a dancing girl while Warner Bros presents A Successful Calamity, an Arliss picture with a famed cast and lavish settings.

Li Ho Chang America Chang United States China Roxy Theatre New York Europe South America Warner Bros. Triumph Princess Theatre Clare Kummer John Adolfi George Arliss Alexander Hamilton God Arliss

Notrump Risk in Central Press Contracts

A brief discussion by E. ve. V. Shepard on notrump contracts, highlighting how a single stop to the suit affects risk and entry cards. The article notes variations in risk depending on entry and suit length and emphasizes strategic considerations for notrump play.

Contract Bridge Central Press E. Ve. V. Shepard

Bridge Hand Analysis Sparks Postmortem Debate

A detailed bridge hand shows how opening bids and suit order affected play. The declarer and opponents maneuvered hearts diamonds clubs and spades as critics argue about optimal lines and lost chances.

Fargo Wins by KO In Ninth Round

Mike Fargo, rising boxing prospect in North Alabama, defeated Green by technical knockout in the ninth round of a ten round match in Huntsville. Fargo landed a powerful blow below the belt as the bell rang ending the ninth. Green could not answer for the tenth.

Mike Fargo North Alabama K. O Huntsville Fargo Green

Neyland to Stay With the Vols Coach Neyland signs one year with Tennessee

Major Bob Neyland will coach the Tennessee Volunteers for another year, ending rumors of a move to Fordham. The contract terms were not disclosed, but Fordham was rumored to have offered about $20,000. The Vols reportedly increased Neyland's pay.

Fordham University Bob Neyland Tennessee Vols Fordham Vols Batyere

Bears Win Pro Grid Title At Chicago Stadium

The Bears clinched the pro gridiron title with a 9 to 0 victory at a Chicago indoor stadium. The game was played on a field smaller than regulation.

Bears Pro Gridiron Chicago

Rangers to Meet at Westminster Church Tonight

Troop No. 1 The Boy Rangers will meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 6 30 this evening. All members are urged to attend.

Boy Rangers Westminster Presbyterian Church

Sarazen Named Outstanding American Athlete of 1932

Gene Sarazen, holder of American and British open titles, tops AP poll of sports editors and writers as the year’s leading American athlete. He beats Ellsworth Vines, Eddie Tolan, and Jimmie Foxx in votes from 284 cast, with 52 votes about 20 percent.

Associated Press New York Bob Jones Gene Sarazen Sarazen Pepper Martin Ellsworth Vines Eddie Tolan Jimmie Foxx Tolan Vines Foxx

Hornsby Seeks Comeback In Bid To Make Baseball Card

Rogers Hornsby returns to the Cardinal fold after a National circuit tour and presses to win the second base assignment from manager Gabby Street. He pledges to use his remaining playing days to pay his farm mortgage and settle a $10 000 income tax suit with the government.

Rogers Hornsby Cardinal Menager Gabby Street Uncle Sam

Panthers Leave for West Coast for Rose Bowl Bid

Pittsburgh's Panthers head west for a rigorous 10 day training camp in Tucson to prepare for the Rose Bowl clash with Southern California on January 2. Coach Jock Sutherland aims to sharpen a 36 man traveling squad after recent setbacks and a strong, hard hitting line.

Pittsburgh Panthers Harvard Oregon Sutherland Tucson Arizona Pitt Stanford Pasadena Southern California Motors Vast Armory Heinley Weisenbaugh Carnegie Tech Nebraska

Harpster Named Head Coach at Carnegie Tech Next Year

Howard Harpster, famed quarterback of Carnegie Tech in 1928, returns to the institution as head coach next year. He succeeds Bob Weddell who resigned after seven years of service.

Howard Harpster Carnegie Tech Bob Weddell

Braves and Tigers Battle to a Scoreless Draw

The Boston Braves and Memphis Tigers played to a scoreless tie in Memphis with about 1,000 fans braving severe weather. Ernie Nevers and Red Rust starred for punting as snow depth hampered play on the coal-dust field.

Boston Braves Memphis Ernie Nevers Tigers Red Rust Braves

Ben Chapman Tops AL in Stolen Bases in 1932

Ben Chapman of the New York Yankees led the American League with 38 stolen bases in 1932. Gerald Walker trailed eight behind Chapman, as the Birmingham youngster pursued further basestealing success.

Ben Chapman Birmingham Yankees Gerald Walker Mynar Chapman

Daily Crossword Puzzle Combat and Miscellaneous Clues

A cluttered crossword puzzle page lists clues across and down with numbers and partial answers. The jumble includes references to animals, bodies, clothing, ships parts, and place names across multiple rows and columns.

Engineers Fall to California Bears in Intersecting Tilt

Georgia Tech's Engineers were routed by California's Bears 27 to 6 in Berkeley. Tech showed grit amid mismatches as California's two unit system broke down opposition, with Neblett and Schaldach drawing praise for standout performances.

Berkeley Calif Georgia Tech California Bears Buti Dixie Bill Ingram Yeat Tech Howard Neblett Neblett Hank Schaldach Ingram

Dale Alexander Wins Bat Crown for American League

Dale Alexander of the Red Sox tops the AL batting race with an average of .367, three points ahead of Jimy? the Athletics star. He was sold in June from the Detroit Tigers to Boston, improving from .250 to a torrid offensive stretch.

Dale Alexander Red Sox Jimmy Alexander Detroit Tigers Sox Boston

Community News Roundup from Danville and Nearby

Local notes report Mrs. Lesly Parker ill with flu and Jerry Morris recovering from a fall. Several families share weekend gatherings including the Tigue and Hogan groups. Penn school prepares a Christmas program as Opal Gray and Miss Gray attend Johnson Chapel singing.

Local Socials Report From HulaCo News

Mr Thomas Oliver and family on business trip to Boas. Miss Lou Hawk visited uncle Mr Rosebun Butler near Eva. Miss Trecian Bell Chambers and brother Bernard of Albertville with relatives. Mr Taylor Harwell of Albertville with friends. Mr and Mrs Bhelvie Walker and children of Gold Ridge stayed with G Walker’s family. Mr and Mrs Elmer Walker returned from visit near Berlin. Miss Gladys Crawford and Bessie Roberts spent Monday night with Mr Arbrey. Humphries ill with flu improving. Mr Walter Jones of Rock spent Friday night with Newton Clelland. Mrs Henry Hawk ill but improving. Mrs Gordon Clelland also mentioned.

Thomas Oliver Boas Lou Hawk Rosebun Butler Eva Trecian Bell Chambers Bernard Albertville Taylor Harwell

Falkville Route 1 News Update

Local notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Several flu illnesses are mentioned with community members recovering. Jimmie Chappel and family relocate to Gandy's Cove while others host guests and attend gatherings through the week.

Mt Hope News Misses and Visitors Briefly in Town Creek

Kathleen Howell and Carrie McRight are visiting relatives in Town Creek this week. Wyatt Owen of Birmingham is here for a few days. Mrs Leeman Whitworth of Russellville is spending the week with relatives. Clyde Counts is confined to bed with flu. Adelle Leigh is ill with flu at her parents home. Bertha Johnson, ill for a week, is improving. Ben Johnson was called to Moulton for his sister in law Willie Johnson who underwent appendicitis surgery. Wahlon Johnson spent the weekend with grandparents and returned home. Albert McClanahan of Hartselle visited his parents here last week. Dee Counts of Decatur is spending a few days here with his parents.

Kathleen “Howell Carrie McRight Town Creek Wyatt Owen Willie Johnson Wahlon Johnson Albert McClanahan Hartselle Dee Counts Decatur G. D.’ Byars Paul Radyard G. D. Murphree H. Black Melba Waller Joe Margaret Wilmer Ruth. Parr Mary. Lee J. E. Murphree A. L. Martin Moulton

Falkville Route 2 News Social Roster Notes and Weather

Saturday night guests included Hardin Byars family and Athalene Hardin with Mae Hardin. Several local families hosted visits from Round Top Evergreen and Parkville contacts. High water kept Parkville students from attending school. other residents hosted and visited across multiple households.

L. F. Kilpst Nora Haddin Bulah Kilpatrick Seldon Ian Parker Evergreen W. T

Miss Ida Dobbs and Mack Eubanks Wed in Gum We

Local notes report the marriage of Miss Ida Dobbs of this community and Mack Eubanks of Gum We, wishing the couple a long and happy life. Other items mention Edith McKee visiting Louise McCutcheon, rain cancelling Sunday preaching, illness of Mrs. George Mitchell, Christmas school holidays from Dec 23 to Jan 2, a Union Grove preaching day on Dec 19, quilting gatherings at the Luker home, Louise McCutcheon’s return to M C H S after illness, Bethlehem church to host two services on the fourth Sunday, and a community lunch.

Ida Dobbs Mack Eubanks Edith McKee Louise McCutcheon George Mitchell Union Grove D. G. Luker J. F. Luker W. L. McCutcheon Roy Luker Lillie Mae McCutcheon Ruby Jewel Ruth Luker

Illness and social notes from Landersville community

Landersville and nearby residents report several illnesses including flu with Mrs. G. D. Byars still bedridden and N. D. Sandilin ill at home. Others such as Paul Radyard and Misses Waller and Ruth Parr recover or visit relatives. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Martin in Moulton. The item closes with a note on ancient Olympic discus throwing introduced at Athens in 1896.

Athens

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