Villains Triumph In Wrestling Show At Martin Arena
In Martin arena the Greek heel Joe Shimkus and Joe Dillman defeated local hero opponents before a large Legion crowd. Dillman won the semi final over Jack Purden. Shimkus defeated Kelley in the final, pulling hair and trading elbow blows as referee Coy Martin struggled to control the bout.
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Villians
Joe Shimkus
Joe Dillman
Martin Arena
American Legion
Jack Purden
Joe Shimjons
Kelly
Indianapolis
Coy Martin
Birmingham
Joe
Purden
Purdin
Martin
Jack
Tulsa
Dillman
Tne Bugs
Ernest Kelly
Shimkus
Bronx
Boston
Tiger
Predicting 1933 sports outcomes Mostly misses with few wins
ACOMMENTARY reflects on 1933 foretellings by a department of sport watchers. Notre Dame over Army Sharkey over Carnera Levin sky Loughran Derby Bradley entry United States Davis Cup team missteps Helen Wills Moody versus Helen Jacobs UC over Stanford Schmeling over Baer Giants over Senators Davis Cup upset Open picks Johnny Goodman Dunlap Canzoneri vs Barney Ross failed to foresee several results.
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Notre Dame
Army
Sharkey
Carnera
Levinsky
Loughran
Bradley
Pacific Coast
Stanford
Max Schmeling
Max Baer
Schmeling
Senators
Washingtonians
Carl Hubbell
Giants
United States
Helen Wills Moody
Wimbledon
Helen Jacobs
Arazen
Herman Densmore Shute
Johnny Goodman
George Dunlap
Barney Ross
Canzoneri
Another Fan Picks All Valley Team
George Bloodworth a Daily reader lists an all valley line including Blankenship Tuscumbia left end Lauber Decatur left tackle Gingrich Decatur left guard Machtloff Sheffield center Hargette Tuscumbia right guard St John Guntersville right tackle Hamm Florence right end Banks Decatur quarterback Beard Gunt ersville left halfback Smith Decatur right halfback Pietrowicz Tus cumbia fullback.
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George Bloodworth
Blankenship
Tuscumbia
Lauber
Decatur
Gingrich
Machtloff
Sheffield
Hargette
St. John
Guntersville
Hamm
Florence
Banks
Beard
Smith
Pietrowicz
A Manchu Heir and a Puzzle of Clues
A collection of cryptic clues and wordplay items titled by apparent themes such as royalty and geography. The puzzle mixes references to historical terms, animals, objects, and measurements, inviting readers to match definitions and authorities across multiple numbered prompts.
Auburn Tigers Trim Yuletide Break for 1933 34 Squad
Auburn announces a four day holiday cut for 17 players as the Tigers prepare for a tough SEC schedule. They report December 28 and open January 5 at home against Vanderbilt with Georgia Tech and Georgia also on the slate. Non conference foes and potential scrimmages listed. Captains Ariail and Sindler anchor guards with King at center. Ellis and Quincy start at forwards.
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Elmer G. Salter
Auburn
Ala
Florida
Tigers
Atlanta
Lanett Athletic Club
LaGrange “Y
Hubbard Hardware
Plainsmen
George Quinney
Fort Benning
Frank Ellis
Birmingham
Harold Croley
Davidson
Alexander City
Bobby Blake
Carl Stewart
Munford
Frank Langdon
Columbus
Slim King
Crossville
A. C. Boyd
Langdale
Captain Gump Ariail
Horseface Sindler
Islip
N. Y
Cleve Brown
Montgomery
Bobby Baker
Nelson
Ben Plummer
Reddick
Fla
Bennie Fenton
Lakeland
Philip LeBaron
Montevallo
Vernon Collins
Anniston
Ariail and
Sindler
King
Ellis
Quincy
Ariail
Brown
Slot Machine Taken From Filling Station
Burglars entered the Gulf Refining Company filling station on lower Sixth Avenue by forcing a lock and took a slot machine containing an undetermined amount of money. A preliminary check found no merchandise missing. the machine was the only item reported taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Refining Company
Lower Sixth Avenue
Akien
Tanner Boys Take Athens Victory in Strong Show of Teamwork
Tanner High boys routed Athens Aggies with standout guard John Page boosting both ends of the floor. Fogg and teammates Biles Hobbs and Andrews also starred as Tanner’s boys prepare for a rematch in Athens. Tanner girls fell to Athens Aggie girls 30 to 20 in a tight contest with Miles and Smith trading chances.
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Tanner High School
Athens Ag
Tanner
John Page
Page
Fogg
Biles
Hobbs
Andrews
Athens
Athens Aggie
Tanner Lassies
Miles
Smith
Union Grove Presents Three Dialect Plays Saturday Night
The Union Grove PTA will stage three one act negro dialect plays at Union Grove school near Somerville on Saturday night December 23. Entitled Colored Commotion In Dr Riments Office and Come Along Henry the plays feature local Union Grove talent with many performers showing notable histrionic ability in rehearsals. A large crowd is expected with public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Union Grove
Somerville
Rimcnt
Henry
Fruit Shower Planned by American Legion at Martin Arena
The annual fruit shower of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary is set for 7:30 Friday night at Martin Arena. Members are asked to attend and bring a gift of fruit or canned goods for Christmas distribution in the community.
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American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Martin Arena
Mrs J B Trotman Hurt Falling From Back Steps
Friends report Mrs J B Trotman is improving after bruises from a fall Saturday night at her Fifth avenue south home.
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J. B. Trotman
Fifth Avenue
South
County Agent Explains Cotton Reduction Plan
W H Gregory county agent outlines the 1934 1935 cotton acreage reduction program. Printing goals total 6 600 000 contract copies with triplicate producer forms. Signing begins after forms available in about January with a 40 percent base reduction and 25 000 000 acre target.
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W. H. Gregory
Government Printing Office
Washington
County Association
Morgan County
Secretary of Agriculture
Clements Team Shows Fine Form On Court
The Ol High cage team impressed last night as Athens High fell 30 to 2 3. Ezell and Owens led scoring with consistent shooting, while Richter of Athens displayed fighting spirit and sharp baskets.
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Clements
Ol High School
Athens High Lads
Ezell
Owens
Richter
Athens
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L. A. Barron
Coal Service
Mason Brown Ice and Coal Co
1St Avenue
Ipeya
Santa Claus
Knocki
Decatur Discount Company
Second Avenue
Iaimelesites
A Rae
Nashville
R.R
Duce
L. An
Company of Seamen
Ocean
Merry
Lily
Plains
Athenian Lassies
Arena
Athens High
Chester C. Davis
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Garters
J. S. Patterson
Bank Street
Thomas, Furniture Co
RCA Victor
ACA Victor Radio
RCA Radiotrons
Thomas Furniture CO
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