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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
6
The Sugar Bowl eve anticipates LSU and SMU in a muddy Rose Bowl clash with Stanford and Texas Christian noted as other contenders. Weather dampens play as key stars like Bobby Grayson and Joe Wilson loom, while psychology favors the western entrants.
Houston TX Dec 31 Rice Institute footballers forecast a hard clash with Texas Christian in a tough Union handoff. Coach Jimmy Kitts says the encounter will be demanding, with both squads fighting hard to maintain momentum and edge.
Police raid Hollywood play after arrest of Mae West’s manager and 13 cast members for suspicion of producing an indecent show. Curtain fell during the last act as actors were booked.
In Pasadena on December 31, the Rose Bowl ticket market crashed as a flood of pasteboards saturated the scene. Prices peaked around 100 dollars for four dollar seats and soon slumped to about 7.60 with few buyers. Scalpers swarmed the hotel lobby amid reports that dozens of applicants flooded the market, causing overt cynicism among veteran speculators.
William F. Kneblekamp 65 president of the Louisville American Association baseball club died at his Harrods Creek home from heart complications. He owned a thoroughbred stable named Winona Farm and held large stakes in American Medical Spirits Inc.
Dr. Leo F. Gervais told police he did not want a formal search for his body after he fell through the ice and saved himself, losing his derby in the incident.
Timony was released on his own recognizance amid a police action citing suspicion of failure to obtain a fire permit. Ten actresses and three actors were booked on suspicion of participating in an indecent performance. The play, Timony's second production here this year, had run for several weeks.
Alan Gould surveys 1936 hopes across baseball boxing golf football and teams. Detroit’s Tigers with Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons lead the AL Red Sox challenge, the Cubs contend in the N L, Stanford seeks Rose Bowl glory, Texas Christian faces LSU in the Sugar Bowl, and American teams aim for Olympic and international titles led by Jesse Owens and Americas track stars.
Cobaned with seananee Gan to the Sugar Bowl game Bill Keefe teases rivals about Abe Mitkal and Joe Egar while the big town eyes crowded basketball crowds of 18 000. Jim Johnston seeks faun spats as Bill Terry gives retirement appeal amid baseball talks and coaching moves.
The Morgan County Better Sportsmen Club will meet at Hartselle city hall Thursday at 7 p.m. Members should attend and invite prospective members. The club notes 100000 bream stocked in local streams, with bass promised from hatcheries, to be planted in spring.
Boston on December 31 reports slugger Jimmy Foxx, the former Ruth rival, optimistic about breaking the home run mark and leading Boston to a world title. Foxx predicts a right-handed hitter at Fenway Park will claim the Ruth record as he joins the Red Sox for 77 games yearly.
Acting coach Brown of TVA fame and a Kentucky State graduate led Decatur Negro High School through a solid workout yesterday. The team will face Athens on Benson Field tomorrow at 2 lunch, with officials listed as Guntley Sheffey and Boone.
Eddie Testa admitted speeding 35 miles an hour on a high bicycle through a signal. The court said it was a risk to life and fined him two dollars and suspended a portion of his license or privilege.
In New York officials promote returning tennis to amateur roots and expanding merged tournaments. The Eastern Lawn Tennis Association meets January 2 to set the rhythm for the U S S T A season in Philadelphia. They credit Montclair clubs with pioneering mixed men and women events and foresee smoother schedules and wider participation.
Officials announce the eight weeks rule is laid to rest as the game shifts from profit driven tournaments to amateur policy. Readiness to combine men and women and end rankings based on price tags aims to restore old traditions with the East leading the change. The East–West matches may be trialed once more before abandonment, pending better management.
Mississippi and Catholic University arrive for the Orange Bowl as reports say Ole Miss players were greeted by local blondes while Catholic U. fans faced restraints. Coaches contrast with a pro and anti-blonde buzz ahead of the New Year matchup.
East squad rated 2 to 1 favorite against Western all-stars in the New Year charity game at Kezar Stadium. About 60,000 fans expected to watch the 1935 college graduates clash as Eastern captains and all-America players lead a formidable lineup. Western relies on 22 solid players to counter the headline Eastern stars.
Clarence Hapes, Mississippi back, was a doubtful starter due to a pulled ligament, leaving Ray Hapes and Rob Rodgers to carry the offense. Officials said the stadium appeared sold out with 12,000 seats, and gate receipts would meet all guarantees.
Tickets sold out days ago as LSU prepares for Texas Christian in a planned grid contest overshadowing a large track meet. LCU and TCU practice sessions proceed while rail lines brace for thousands arriving for the event. Several southern track records fall including Glenn Cunningham and Don Lash setting new marks.
Alabama Pitts, who left Sing to join the Albany National League baseball team, will be trialed in spring practice at Winter Garden. Cambria of Baltimore said Pitts will be given a thorough trial in the infield and outfield, noted for his aggressiveness and natural ability.
Western coaches faced limited selections this season as Stanford Southern Methodist Rose Bowl meeting and USC in Honolulu post season engagements affected availability. Utah returned from Hawaii and others stayed away. Lacey and hangingberg built a fast West squad with runners Wallace Lam Ward sub 10 seconds in the 100 at times and rain threatened soggy field aiding Eastern drives.
A year ago Wilmer Allison won a mid winter tennis tourney in New Orleans defeating Berkeley Bell. In 1932 Reis leads a 212 event circuit while Bill Tilden returns to amateur play and promoter Jack Curley plans a four man pro tour.
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