Spying on Sports Collapsible Heavywet Theme Emerges
A quirky sports column notes the rise of collapsible heavywet gear and how it changes play. It mentions young Mr Baer facing challenges as punchy trends push innovations in equipment and strategy.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
8
Baer Brothers Tank Tour Marks Boxing Circuit Scramble
Buddy Baer and Max Baer headline a recent heavyweight tour described as a real tank tour amid scarce collapsible heavyweights. The piece laments declining technique since early era knockouts and notes the growing demand for hard to find top contenders as promoters race to book sanctionable matches across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Baer
Max
Big Boy Peterson
New York
Primo Camera
Carmera
Decatur Wins Three Games at Trinity Debut
Decatur teams played Trinity in three matches at the new indoor gym. The junior team won 27 to 26 after a playoff, the senior girls defeated Trinity 21 to 11 led by Bean, and the senior boys edged Trinity 12 to 2 as Briscoe starred in the late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Decatur
Kemmitter
Bean
Briscoe
Morgan County Athletic Meet Adds Constitution Changes
The Morgan County Athletic Association met in Hartselle and approved two constitution amendments. Article 18 restricts senior high tournaments to senior and junior high schools as hosts. A new provision sets the junior high tournament in Austinville and the senior high in Hartselle. The association will convene again in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Athletic Association of
Morgan County
Hartselle
Austinville
Morgan County Association
Morgan County High School Library Well Equipped
The Morgan County High School library operates 8 AM to 4 PM daily serving about 250 students with a full-time librarian. It hosts three daily newspapers and thirty magazines, totaling 1384 volumes with fifty new fiction titles on order, plus up-to-date reference sets. The Federated Women's Club of Hartselle recently donated about 200 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County High School
Haitian Exiles of Boyer Bazelais Told as Epic War Tale
Bill Corum recounts the Haiti saga of Bevelais and his exiles led by Bazelais who defend Miragoane against Lysius Salomon. The narrative blends military siege, sacrifice, and bravado with Captain Jack Craige’s claim and the broader fight for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Corum
Mickey Perkins
Chemin Des Dames
Jock Craige
Marine Corps
Haiti
Republic
Lysius Salomon
Salomon
Bazelais
Jamaica
Fort Miragoane
Port Au Prince
Miragoane
Boyer
Jack Craige
Craige
Roger Bazel
Boyer Bazelais
Tulane Coaches Get New Contract
After a successful season Tulane announces new three year contracts for Head Coach Ted Cox and assistant Lester Lautenschlaeger at the New Orleans school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane
Ted Cox
Lester Lautenschlaeger
New Orleans
Kemmitzer Plays For Both Teams In Trinity Match
Charlie Kemmitzer, a local grid and basketball performer, suited up for both teams in Trinity last night. The senior one class athlete claims under 18 status while alternating between sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Kemmitzer
Angels Gomacca
Trinity
Business guest from Atlanta calls on Dan iell
R G Eaton of Atlanta served as business guest today of J R Daniell, meeting to discuss local industry and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.G. Eaton
Atlanta
J. R. Daniell
Station Damaged Station Fire in Sinslatt
A filling station on Sixth Avenue South in Sinslatt sustained minor damage Thursday when a stove pipe overheated triggering a small blaze. No injuries were reported and local fire crews contained the fire quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
South
Two Cage Trips to Birmingham Sought
Coach Shorty Ogle went to Birmingham to discuss cage schedules. Plans call for two invasions of the district by Devatur's Red and Bleck floor crew, with two teams on each trip to make the arrangement financially feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty” Ogle
Birmingham
Devatur
Bleck
Gaynor Ayres at the Princess in Servants Entrances
Gaynor and Ayres star in a romantic comedy where Ayres plays a young inventor turned chauffeur. Miss Gaynor, shifting from romance to comedy, drives the film with a lively performance. Supporting cast includes Ned Sparks and Walter Connolly as the principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ayres
Miss Gaynor
Ayres
Cooper Wells Triumph In Opening Season Victory
Cooper Wells wins the opening game of the season 4 to 2, taking early lead and marking a strong start for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper-Wells
Alabama to play in Bowl New Year's Day crowd
The Ford will play before about 85 000 at the Bowl on New Years Day. Ticket prices drop to 1 50 a seat, with expected gate around 60 000 for Alabama's share. Expenses of the trip west are estimated at 15 000. Alabama will wear white against Stanford red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Alabama
Stanford
Tide
Washington State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Baer
Bill Braucher
Central Press
Knight
American Cleaners
Brazil
Heinz
Hargrove & Murdock
County Hl
Variety Store
Bank ST
U. S
Patent Office
Stanley
Hell
MA Cheo Cai Hii
Wilkins
Santa Claus
Sranle
BY Jack Koford
Anselme Prophete
Kemmitzer
Tingley
Gaynor, Ayres
Ae i
Mme
Praan
Swift
Baltimore
Florida
Henry Norton
Mile-A
Marty
Morgan County Motor Co
Pisapecca
Drs
Tuscaloosa
Tiny Thornhill
Stanbeck
Bama
Santa
Old Boy
Ty Bunt
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