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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1936

Page

6

Tarzan White Of Tide Expects To Be Spanish Teacher

Tarzan White, a Tide standout, hopes to be a Spanish teacher after college. The article notes his academic focus and classroom achievements alongside his football prowess at Atmore, with praise for his diagnostic instincts and team role on the field.

Tarzan White Tide University OF Detroit Auburn Villanova Havana Tarzan White Atmore

Ben Henderson Chosen Athens High Captain

Athens Alabama December 19 Ben Henderson end of the 1936 team has been elected captain of Athens High school football eleven and named alternate captain of the squad.

Athens Ala Ben Henderson Athens High School

County Farm Bureau Aims to Top 400 Members

Athens Alabama December drive launches to beat last year’s 400 membership, the county bureau led by president C. Grisham seeks to surpass the state’s largest count for its size.

Athens Ala County Farm Bureau C. Grisham

Auburn Falls to Lanett Club in Overtime Clash

Lanett Athletic Club edges Auburn 35 to 33 in overtime. Auburn staged a late rally to force a 31 all tie after trailing 18 to 14 at halftime as Plainsmen guards each scored 10 points in a tight season opener.

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Hutson Named All Star Pick in Pro Football Chiefs

Bay Packers star and Alabama great Hutson earns a place on the 1936 All Star team as coaches select four Packers for national honors. Earl Clark leads votes among quarterbacks while Hutson and others fill first and second team spots amid a crowded field of Bears Lions Giants and Packers.

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Weavers Meet Hosiery Shift On Austinville Court

The Goodyear Weavers, composed of second shift employees, will play Alabama Hosiery Shift on the Austinville court this evening. A big crowd is expected.

Goodyear Alabama Austinville

Change of Hearts in Columbus Marriage License Flurry

Arthur Smith, 26, applied Saturday for a license to wed Garnet Breakey, 18. He canceled Monday, renewed Thursday, a second license issued then returned unused.

Columbus Arthur ©. Smith Garnet E. Breakey

Ivy League Freak Winner Tops 1936 Sports Oddities

Alan Gould surveys the year’s freakish moments in the AP poll. Yale captain Larry Kelley’s so called soccer kick against Navy is named the top freak play of 1936, with other notable mishaps across football baseball and track cited.

Alan Gould New York Princeton Dartmouth Tigers Larry Kelley Yale Navy Baltimore Associated Press Sneed Schmidt Army Kelley Elis Schmidt Clint Frank Eli Ace Fordham Southern Methodist Mustang Southern California Notre Dame Cleveland Chicago White Sox Vosmik Hayes Rosenthal Hale Appling Augie Galan Nationals Boston Charley Grimm Cubs Dizzy Dean Chicago Tex Carleton Dave Albritton Corny Johnson Repdy Unite States Don Lash

Hunts Killings Rise as Alabama Reports Deadly Season

Alabama conservation officials report 18 hunting accidents this year with five fatalities. Deaths include drownings and accidental gun discharges. Victims named include T. R. Long Dudley MecNatt George L. Scarborough Rufus Layton and Robert Fulton. Last season had 15 accidents and nine deaths.

Montgomery Ala Alabama I. T. Quinn T. R. Long Uniontown Dudley MecNatt Russellville George L. Scarborough Wilmer Rufus Layton Enterprise Robert Fulton Mobile Fulton

American Leader Puzzle Clues Across and Down

A crossword style list of horizontal and vertical clues appears with entries ranging from political references to general terms. The grid hints include phrases like President of the U S A and various definitions for common nouns and actions.

Cooper-Wellsians Orchestra Cuts Nil Member Nortney Cox

Notice from Cooper-Wellsians Orchestra states Nortney Cox is no longer a member and any contracts made by Cox are void. Signed by John Clark, business manager, Dec 1916. Also announces North Alabama Building and Loan Association shareholders meeting in Decatur Alabama January 25 1937 to elect directors. Secretary A Hanson. Dated Decatur Alabama December 24-29 January 5-12-19.

Cooper-Wellsians Orchestra Nortney Cox Cooper-Wellsians John Clark North Alabama Building and Loan Association Tennessee Valley Bank Decatur Alabama De A._T. HANSON

Alabama Legislature considers bill to repeal old money broker act

Notice from Morgan County Alabama dated December 28 indicates a bill will be introduced in the present session to repeal a 1901 act regulating money brokers and lenders on personal security in Jefferson Morgan Walker and Etowah Counties. The repeal applies to Morgan County. act to take effect upon governor approval.

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Morgan County Gasoline Tax Sinking Fund Proposal

Notice of proposed local act introduces requirement to set aside each month from the Alabama gasoline tax a sinking fund of 3500 dollars for Morgan County to retire a debt. The bill names the treasurer or legal custodian as responsible for funds and outlines monthly allocations.

Legislature Alabama Morgan County Morgan

Morgan County road bonds retirement fund established

The Morgan County Alabama legislature provides a monthly $1500 retirement fund from gasoline excise tax to buy and retire $660,000 in outstanding road bonds. The county governing body may issue warrants to draw against the fund. After final retirement, the fund ends and the excise tax is used as provided by law. The act takes effect February 1, 1937.

Legislature Alabama Morgan Morgan County

Act to compensate Howard Shoemaker for eye loss in Morgan County

An act requests approval to appropriate 1000 dollars from Morgan County general funds to relief Howard Shoemaker. The aid covers loss of his right eye sustained while working in a rock pit used for road repairs in Morgan County on November 16, 1934. The measure directs payment procedures.

Howard Morgan County Alabama Howard Shoemaker Ars Legislature of Morgan

Di Maggio and Gehrig Star in 1936 Yankee Power

The Di Maggio Gehrig co star era highlighted by Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig as New York Yankees show dominant season marks. DiMaggio 100 plus runs and two hits in one inning in the world series while Gehrig secures 400 total bases for a fifth time and 11th straight 100 RBI seasons. Lazzeri and other teammates set major league records as the Yankees and league clubs break or tie numerous marks.

Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Yankee Lou Gehrig DiMaggio Yankees Wyey Tony Lasser Bill Dickey Geo Selkirk New York Red Rolfe Gehrig al Simmons Tony Lazzeri Chicago Horace Lisenbee Philadelphia Appling Sam West St. Louis Cleveland Boston Washington Indians Yanks

Pastor Knocks Out Impellittere At Madison Square Garden

Former NYU heavyweight Bob Pastor defeated Ray Impellittere in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden before 5,240 fans. Pastor claimed the New York state heavyweight title and potential chance at Joe Louis in January, boosting his boxing standing. Impellittere, weighing 238 pounds, was noticeably larger but Pastor used speed and reach to control the contest.

New York Bob Pastor New York University Big Ray Impellittiere Madison Square Garden Pastor Imp Pacific Coast Primo

Dizzy Dean dismisses IFS about training site and home ties

The Bradenton Florida report quotes Dizzy Dean denying he is unhappy with the St. Louis Cardinals. He notes he may train at Daytona Beach if salary and arrangements are right and reiterates a preference to stay near his Bradenton home. He values home life and says he would rather be in St. Louis and wants a $100,000 salary for next season.

Bradenton Fla Branch Rickey Daytona Beach Cardinal Dizzy Len Warneke Dean Cardinals St. Louis Dizy Brad Daytona

Titans Edge In Classic Showdown Verge Of New Year Thriller

Tit for tat in a Havana clash with Auburn edging Villanova by a slim margin 6 0 and Villanova 13 6 in others Dorais praised Auburn defense and versatile attack noting key players Kilgore Hitchcock and Eaves as standouts He predicted Havana will witness a whale of a football game and favored Auburn by a small edge with both teams strong offensively and defensively.

Fecly Havana Auburn Villanova Dorais Titans Detroit Raimo Kilgore Hitchcock Eaves

Sports Mirror highlights former stars and anniversaries

Today marks the anniversary of the Yankees releasing John Blondy Ryan to Minneapolis and notes Ace Bailey’s struggle after brain surgery. Five years prior Ralph Greenleaf won his eleventh national professional pocket billiards title.

Associated Press Yankees John Blondy) Ryan Giants Minneapolis Ace Bailey Brain Ralph Greenleaf

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