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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
6
Southern football officials faced criticism but their annual report shows 87 percent of games handled satisfactorily or better. Coaches rated 18 percent excellent and 36 percent very good while 5 percent were poor, eight percent fair, with overall improvement since 1931.
In Martin arena Monday evening a double wind-up presents two 90 minute bouts. Joe Gunther vs Tarzan the Ape Man and George Hardin vs Earnest Tiger Kelley headline the card. Hardin, 210 pounds from Atlanta, will face Kelley, the sheik, while Gunther and Tarzan weigh about 165 pounds each.
Dempsey is offered a $100000 guarantee to stage a Denver bout between Max Schmeling and Max Baer. He reportedly told the syndicate he seeks a stadium with seating for 90900 spectators rather than the money.
Tennessee coach Bob Neyland remains at Tennessee with reports he will field the strongest team in 1933. Only three players left the 1932 squad as Neyland plans major improvements for the upcoming season.
Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion, cannot challenge Jack Sharkey in 1983 after being barred for refusing a 1933 bout in June. Sharkey cited Schmeling's refusal to sign for a bout as the reason.
Auburn star Jimmy Hitchcock, an All American back, travels to the west coast to watch Pitt face Southern California Trojans in a game gifted by Auburn alumpi.
Amos Alonzo Stagg, 71, lauded as a model of sportsmanship at a New York luncheon while Professor Philip Badger of New York University warned that proselyting in intercollegiate football could kill the game within a decade. Badger cited NYU's past reorganization and de-emphasis shifts, urging cleaner play and accountability. Matthew Woll accepted a medal for the sportsmen’s brotherhood, expressing a personal note on honesty.
Carroll Clark, former Eton College player and left handed outfielder, was bought by the Birmingham Barons from the Durham club of the Piedmont league.
Rogers Hornsby, back with the St. Louis Cardinals after stints elsewhere, believes the Cards will capture the 1933 pennant. He predicts the Chicago Cubs will finish third as their reliable infield departs on a road trip.
Auburn faces a rebuilding season under coach Sam McAllister with no captain or regulars, while Kaley will not return. Ralph Jordan assists as the Tigers form a new quintet from last year’s reserves as preparations begin for the Southeastern Conference tournament. Cap’n Jimmy Hitchcock travels to Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl amid fanfare.
Major league clubs show varied ideas on trimming costs. Some extend spring exhibition schedules to lower training trip expenses, while others cut the schedule to a minimum to speed trips north and save money.
New York December 2 The American football coaches association opened discussions on simplifying and safer rules for 1932. Cornell's Gilmour Dobie urged leaving most rules as is while cutting time and expense, citing 32 football deaths this year. No votes on dead ball or major changes. two minor proposals surfaced: extra point by rush or pass and tweaks to pass interference.
Alabama's Crimson Tide names its all opponent team featuring Van Rayburn of Tennessee and Ruppert of Kentucky as ends Jorgenson of St Marys and Grims of VPI tackles Stewart of George Washington and Porterfield of VPI guards Rubel of Tennessee and Brovelli of St Marys halfback Dodson of St Marys and fullback.
The Pittsburgh Panthers face a tough Rose Bowl test after previous trips west ended in defeat. In 1929 the Panthers were routed 47 to 14 by the USC Trojans, a reminder of the long road to a big game against a familiar opponent.
Kid Lott, a popular Birmingham referee, wrestled again. He had a 30 minute draw with Meeting Tiger Kelley in Birmingham two weeks ago, then defeated Dutch Green the following week. Next Monday night he is booked with Pancho Villa.
Francis Nameck of New York, president of the National Student Federation of America, proposes that colleges openly offer scholarships in reward for gridiron play as a sensible method of subsidizing players.
The weather bureau reports a maximum 50 degrees and a minimum 44 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am.
The weather bureau announced a rainfall total of 1.12 feet for the 24-hour period ending at 7. This marks a heavy rain event reported for today.
W. H. Guy of Birmingham G. K. Cetone and wife of Dayton Ohio John Kirchler of Birmingham S. D. Rogers of Birmingham Mr and Mrs A D Leete of Omaha Mr and Mrs W F Calfass of Omaha John P Glass of Montgomery P O Davis and wife of Auburn Albert J Mendelsohn and wife of Chicago V Wideman and family of Willmette R D Reagle of Birmingham Roland Meyer of Huntsville Sam C Harlan of Florence Mr and Mrs J S Walton of Mobile Mr and Mrs W V Peterson and son of Park Rapids Minnesota
Joe E. Wilder reported that the Christmas Eve business at Wild er's Second avenue store exceeded both last year and 1931. He said volume and sales in dollars and cents were higher this Christmas Eve than the previous one.
The Alabama agricultural bulletin notes a nine percent cotton yield and heavy weevil damage. Corn harvests fell by about 5.7 million bushels, oats declined, and hay output rose slightly. Sugar cane and peanuts increased acreage though yields lagged, while fruits and nuts showed uneven results across counties. A full report tabulates acreage and production with future income details.
Montgomery reports Judge C B Kennamer runs a strict federal court yet shows sympathy for first offenders. A former district attorney, he often grants suspended sentences and probation. Off the bench he enjoys chess, claiming O D Street once beat him, and he jokes about it.
A reader requests correction and clearer attribution in The Daily regarding church figures. He warns against publishing unchecked numbers and says figures were supplied by David Gibson, asking the paper to place proper blame and ensure accuracy.
Limestone countian P. O. Davis who has long served in the extension department at Auburn was in Decatur for a short visit after spending Christmas with Limestone relatives. He was en route to Auburn and received a cordial welcome from many friends.
Hart the pastor urged all parishioners to begin the New Year by attending the planned Communion service.
The Tennessee river rises and gauges show higher water levels as flood concerns grow. Officials monitor crests and advise precautions for nearby communities along the Tennessee basin.
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