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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
6
Somerville Athletic Club defeated Winton Independents 33 to 19 in a fast paced game before a good crowd. Somerville led 21 to 14 at halftime, with Winton closing to within two in the third period before Somerville held them scoreless in the fourth and finished strong.
Georgia Tech grid squad remains in action as they prepare for an intersectional game in Atlanta next Saturday against California. The California team is traveling to Atlanta and is expected to arrive Thursday.
Nate Lewis, Chicago matchmaker, was to arrive in New York to try to sign Joe Jacobs, manager of Max Schmeling, for a boxing bout in Chicago in February, March or April.
Harvey Pride of Decatur, a Washington and Lee football letter winner, predicted a stronger 1932 Generals squad. He noted Jimmy DeHart was shaping the season, that the team improved late, and that freshman material looks promising with modest losses to graduation.
Mrs. Alton Taff and her young son Alton Jr of Wetumka arrived in the past week to visit her parents Mr and Mrs S M Burns for the Christmas holidays.
Somerville Winton Wright six forward position FP. Turney Grizzard twelve forward. J Winton Blevins ten center two. Clif Breeding Miller four guard N Winton McClure one guard Clyde Breeding.
Tulane Green Wave, en route to meet Southern California in the Rose Bowl, held an unexpected practice in a sandy area east of El Paso after a freight blockage delayed the train. Captain Dalrymple and Nellie Felts showed good form as players stretched, tackled, and ran signals amid the dunes.
The Louisville club of the American Association has purchased the Asheville franchise in the Piedmont league and will use Asheville as a farm. Negotiations for the franchise have been in progress some weeks. The United States has the greatest railroad mileage, Russia is sec-
Jack Sharkey, whose ups and downs have marked the heavyweight era, is ranked number one in the contenders list for Schmeling. Jack Dempsey follows in second place as a possible successor in the division.
Auburn coach Sam McAllister grants the Tigers a holiday respite through December with practice scrimmages continued to stay sharp. A January 5 warmup game against Hubbard Hardware of Columbus is planned, and captain Jack Stewart may rejoin the lineup before the Yule tide season ends. The veteran squad faces a tough, mostly away schedule and varying gym sizes.
Only Jerry Dalrymple of Tulane and Marchmont Schwartz of Notre Dame made all the all-American lists. A composite all-American chosen by the Age-Herald places three Southerners on the two teams with Smith of Georgia and Dalrymple on the first team and Johnny Cain on the second.
Vanderbilt mentor Dan McGugin attended his first professional gridiron game in Memphis and praised the pros for smooth, polished play and strong performance after Sunday action.
Curtis Sanford, new matchmaker for the Gorgas Post American Legion, heads to Chicago this week to scout talent for Birmingham boxing events. He recently reviewed a large group of southern boxers gathered in Birmingham to showcase their skills ahead of the January 4 exhibition.
Pepper Martin, hero of the world series, wins the Associated poll for outstanding individual achievement in sports. Ellsworth Vines, now tennis king, finishes second in the poll.
Bankers swept the Post Office team in a YMCA bowling showdown. Pred Bloodworth Jr set season records with the highest single and total game, while Bankers posted the season’s best stage game and team pin total. Bloodworth had seven strikes in his second game, including four in a row, with four spares. Tonight Smith Equipment plays Kiwanis with a 107 pin handicap. scores from last night followed.
Tulane followers bank on quarterback Don Zimmerman to lift the team with sharp passing. His recent displays have powered wins in tough games, including a brilliant late pass to beat Washington State, capping the regular season.
Members of the East football squad arrive in San Francisco today to meet the West on New Year's Day. The Eastern team is coached by Andy Kerr Dick Hanley and Dana X Bible.
People born on this day are urged to trust inner motives over outward influence. The reading highlights self insight and personal focus as guiding forces for daily choices this period. It suggests patience and reflection to harness inner strength and navigate current opportunities.
A Christmas pageant will be presented at Flint Methodist Church on Wednesday night at 7 00 oclock. The public is invited to witness the event.
The New Center basketball boys travel to Mt. Tabor on Thursday afternoon to face the Mt. Tabor club in what is billed as a basketball thriller. Both teams are in good form and a sizable crowd is expected from both towns.
Mrs. J. N. Belew Mrs. B F P Hillis and Miss Catherine Hillis have returned from Memphis where they attended the funeral. The brief item notes travel following the service.
Records show attendance at the funeral of Mrs M J Smith, reflecting local observance and community remembrance.
A historical note explains that the modern telephone instrument consists of 201 parts. It highlights the intricate assembly of components, illustrating early telecommunications engineering and the emphasis on modular design within the device.
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