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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1932

Page

6

Didrikson Regains Amateur Status After Inquiry

Mildred Babe Didrikson, renowned athlete, won reinstatement to amateur standing by the Southern Amateur Athletic Union registration committee. The panel cleared her of charges she authorized a commercial ad and lifted a man from the union, noting it was not about her future plans but a full inquiry. Her resignation from the union had been accepted, and her athletic future is deemed up to her.

New Orleans Mildred Babe) Didrikson Southern Amateur Athletic Union Didrikson

Ruth says beer will aid salary in Yankees talks

New York December 23 AP The Babe Ruth jokes about beer aiding his salary as he negotiates for 1933. He hints Colonel Ruppert would gladly pay for beer if legal beer returns, while weighing his worth and contract terms with the Yankees.

New York Segal George Herman Ruth Artie McGovern Jake Ruppert Yankees Ruth Imeer

Loyall Duyck Speaks to Friends in Plant City

Loyall H. Duyck, first coach, visits and shares thoughts with friends. He is now based in Plant City Florida and sends warm wishes for Christmas.

Loyall H. Duyck

Fine Year's Work Is Now Complete

Lawrence county vocational agriculture teachers report on home projects by 68 students at Lawrence County High School in Moulton. Thirty four boys earned 891.67 in profits from crops and livestock, led by Robert Fennell with 48.50 from five pigs. Projects covered corn cotton hay peanuts wheat potatoes strawberries and 21 pigs with total credit 1201.44.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County J. C. Johnson Mount Duction Robert Fennell

Christmas Day Service At St John’s Episcopal Church

Christmas Day service at St John’s Episcopal Church starts at 10 30 a m with Bible classes church school and congregation all at the same hour Junior choir led by Miss Susan Beech Garner organ solo by Miss Mary Ford Tillery and a brief bright service praising the gift of Jesus Christ Our Lord

St. John's Episcopal Church Susan Beech Garren Mary Ford ‘Tillery Jesus Christ Our Lord

Football tops gate attractions with golf and wrestling close

Football remains the nation’s best gate draw while golf secures third place in sportswriters’ ranking during a period of low mood. Professional wrestling ranks fourth, especially in the east and middle west, praised for low-risk promotion and exciting shows at reasonable prices.

Sportsex East Middle West

World's Champ to Defend His Title in Birmingham

Gus Kalio of Cincinnati, undisputed middleweight champion, will defend his world title next Monday night in Birmingham against Sammy Kohen of Newark New Jersey. Matchmaker Chris Jordan of the American Legion post has arranged a card featuring the championship bout.

Gus Kalio Cincinnati Birmingham Sammy Kohen Newark N. J Chris Jordan General Gorgas Post The American Légion

Schmeling to Fight Baer in June at Yankee Stadium

Joe Jacobs says contracts are signed for a bout between Max Schmeling and Max Baer next June. The event is likely to be staged at Yankee Stadium in New York, with Schmeling the former world heavyweight champion and Baer from California.

Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Max Maxie Baer California Yankee Stadium

Christmas Eve Service Planned at St Pauls Lutheran

The Christmas service of St Pauls Lutheran Sunday school is set for Christmas Eve at 7 pm. It will include hymns, recitations by Mary Magdalene Hulme Gloria Carlisle Margaret Norwood Elizabeth Betty Nebrig Doris Dotty Hellbusch and Donald Nebrig, a solo by Mrs W P Adams, a short address by the pastor, and gift distribution. Visitors were invited.

St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School W. P. Adams Mary Magdalene Hulme Gloria Carlisle Margaret Norwood Elizabeth Betty Nebrig Doris Dotty Hellbusch Donald Nebrig

Japanese Ready to Meet Foes in International Diamond Play

Brooklyn outfielder Frank O'Doul reports the Japanese are on the cusp of international baseball competition after several years of flirtation with the sport. He returns from a three month tour noting the team is weak at bat but prepared to face strong foreign opponents.

Frank O’doul Brooklyn

Negro Grid Teams To Clash Monday At Garrett Park

Football fans anticipate a Monday afternoon showdown at Garrett park between Tuggle Institute of Birmingham and Hartselle. Coach Clark brings 22 players from Tuggle including standout negro grid performers. Hartselle resumed scrimmages yesterday after weather interrupted practice.

Tuggle Institute Birmingham Hartselle Garrett Park Clark Tuggle

Kentucky Looms As Cage Menace

The Kentucky basketball team opens the season with a smothering victory over Tulane 42 to 11, hinting at an easy Southern Conference run. Wildcats players express surprise at finishing under 50 points in the opener and again the next night.

Kentucky Wildcats Tulane

Trojans In Great Shape For Game

Southern California coaches keep players sharp with light workouts to prevent staleness as every squad member is in tip top physical condition and ready for the upcoming game.

Trojans Southern California

Bachman Almost Went to Alabama

Charley Bachman, who resigned at Florida, nearly joined the University of Alabama before accepting the Florida contract. Upon Xen Scott’s departure, Bachman’s name was floated as a candidate at his own price, which he declined, and he recommended Wallace Wade. Alabama took a chance and Wade was signed, shaping Southern gridiron history.

Charley Bachman Florida University of Alabama Xen Scott Tide Bachman Wallace Wade Bama Wade

Garrison Cleaners Offers Free Suit Cleaning Today

Frank Yancy wins a lucky day with free suit cleaning and pressing at Garrison Cleaners. Call for expert cleaning and pressing services at Garrison's location.

Frank Yancy Garrison’s Garrison Cleaners

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answer Grid

The page lists a numbered set of crossword clues with definitions for across and down entries such as Skin of fruit plurals and legal terms, plus a final line indicating the answer to the previous puzzle and a jumble of garbled text. The readable clues include 6 Skin of fruit plural 10 Area of i Frigid 37 Beryllium abbr 38 Diminutive suffix 39 Gave birth to an equine 46 One who subdues DOWN 1 Dens of wild animals 2 Pertaining to the N Pole 3 To expire i 4 Ells Scotch abbr 5 To ensnare 6 Lineage 7 Sound judgment 11 Becomes thoughtful 12 Fog 15 Narrow passage 16 To gain 18 Pertaining to the Appii a Roman family 20 A stocking supporter 22 Manufacturers 24 Malayan island 26 A market 28 A sentinel 29 The ground 20 A rampart 31 To argue 32 A game 33 A water craft 40 A dowry 41 Second son of Noah 42 Egyptian sun god 44 Tantalum abbr. The rest consists of garbled strings and does not form a coherent continuation.

Noah

Midnight Service at St. John's Plan

The midnight service at St. John's Episcopal Church will begin at 11 30. Rector Rev. Peter M. Dennis will be the celebrant.

St. John’s Plan St. John’s Episcopal Church Peter M. Dennis

Public invited to choir service event

The public was cordially invited to attend a choral service.

Brant

St. Paul's Lutheran Christmas Service Planned at Six

St. Paul's Lutheran church announces its traditional Christmas Day service at 6 o clock in the morning. Parishioners are invited to attend the morning service with carols and a sermon.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Splendid music offered Sunday at Central Baptist Church

Mrs. Seneca Burr presents a morning service at 10 45 with Mary D Simpson J O Rine and B L Malone performing The Angel Song Lorenz A night program begins with hymns anthems and a story presentation The Wise Man featuring Mrs Earl Calvin plus choir pieces and carols The public is invited to both services Christmas Day and Sunday School at 9 30 St Pauls invites visitors to greet the Dawn of Christmas in Gods House

Seneca B. Burr Central Baptist Church Mary D. Simpson J. O. Rine L. Malone Angel Song Lorenz Willin Old Wise Man Earl Calvin P. Senamans B.L. Matenors J. A. Buttery C. Lowery Basses B. Burr A. M. Cook Centra Baptist Church St Paul's God’ House

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