Southern baseball league may disband this season
Diminishing football gate receipts threaten spring sports at Southern schools. The Dixie baseball league may be disbanded as schools like Mercer and Georgia struggle with finances. Florida plans to stay and expand facilities while Auburn Georgia Tech consider shorter schedules and possible league changes. The league meets next week to decide.
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Atlanta
University of Tennessee
Dixie
Dixie Baseball League
Mercer
University of Macon
Georgia
Florida
Gainesvile
Oglethorpe
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Dempsey Set for Summer Return Excluding Sharkey
Manager Leonard Sacks says Jack Dempsey will be ready by late summer to face any heavyweight except Jack Sharkey. He notes a rematch with Sharkey would be pointless after Dempsey knocked him out once.
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Jack Dempsey
Leonard Sacks
Jack Sharkey
Sacks
Dempsey
Sharkey
Battalino Risks Feather Crown in Madison Square Garden Fight
Bat Battalino will risk his featherweight crown in Madison Square Garden Friday night against Lew Feldman of New York. Bat is struggling to make the weight for the bout.
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Bat Battalino
Madison Square Garden
Lew Feldman
New York
Bat
Committee Meets of YMCA Board This Afternoon
The executive committee of the YMCA board of management will meet this afternoon at 4 o clock in the secretary’s office.
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Board of Management of
The
Carideo to Lead Charity Team in San Francisco Game
Frank Carideo former Notre Dame star quarterback will coach one of two charity teams meeting in San Francisco on January 24. His squad will include former Notre Dame St. Marys and University of California stars.
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Frank Carideo
Notre Dame
San Francisco
St. Mary's
University of California
Auburn to play South Carolina in Columbia December 3
Auburn Tigers will travel to Columbia South Carolina to face the South Carolina Gamecocks on December 3. The clash marks a key non conference meeting in the Tigers schedule with both teams seeking momentum.
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Auburn
Columbia, S. C
Auburn Tigers
South Carolina
Columbia
Jackie Baker Set For Preliminary Bout In Birmingham Card
The Age Herald lists Jackie Baker in a Birmingham card preliminaries facing Tom Blanton. Decatur eyes the clash of Jackie Ausborne and Whitey Sailors, a sensational prior bout where Whitey nearly kayoed Ausborne before the decision went against him.
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The
Age Herald
Jackie Baker
Birmingham
Tom Blanton
Decatur
Jackie Ausborne
Whitey Sailors
Whitey
Ausborn
Rabbit Punch On Grid Under Fire
The term rabbit punch, barred in boxing but legal in football, faces strong opposition as it comes under heavy criticism. The controversial blow uses an open hand or wrist and targets the back of the neck or base of the skull, prompting talk that the rules committee may abolish it.
Huntsville Bowlers Top Decatur in Hard Fought Match
Huntsville bowlers added another win in the series over Decatur in a Saturday night clash in Huntsville. The contests were close and hard fought, highlighting renewed rivalry between the two teams.
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Huntsville
Decatur
New Year Resolutions and Ford Advice for 1932
A reflective note on broken resolutions urges practical progress in 1932. The piece suggests starting the year by buying a new Ford to reduce car expenses and emphasizes planning ahead after holiday celebrations.
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Ford
Go-Getters and Bankers Top Local Bowling Scores
Go-Getters and Bankers split three points each on the YMCA alleys Thursday and Friday night. They defeated L. Preight Office and the Equipment Company, with handicaps noted. Tonight’s matches feature Smith Equipment Co versus Decatur Roofers with a 79 handicap.
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L.preight
Equipment Company
Smith Equipment Co
Decatur Roofers
Lon C. Morrow
H. Davis
A. C. McKenna
R. H. Pettey
Jas. Kendall, Jr
Dinsmore
Hu-Papenburg
Richardson
A. L. McCauley
R. Harris
R G. Smith
L. Harris
H. Safley
E. H. Smith
C. Dobbs
Jas Mitchell
F. Bloodworth
A. Williams
Jas
Phelps Favored in Birmingham Light Heavy Bout
Phelps is favored to defeat Bob Godwin in their light heavy fight headlining the Gorgas Post card at Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham. The Southwestern and Southern titles are at stake in the bout tonight.
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Cowboy Phelps
Bob Godwin
Birmingham
Municipal Auditorium
Bozo to clown in bout as added attraction
Bozo will clown tonight as an added attraction for the Godwin Phelps main event. His light heavy campaign has kept him out of title contention and this comedy bout showcases his antics with no serious results expected.
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Battling Bozo
Godwin-Phelps
Dracula inspired Frankenstein a horror film shocker rises
Last year Carl Laemmle Jr produced Dracula which stunned the industry by breaking box office records. Universal fired up Frankenstein with James Whale directing and Boris Karloff as the monster whose terrifying forty five pounds of makeup was kept under wraps until the film was shown.
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Carl Laemmile, Jr
Providence
Universal Story Department
James Whale
Colin Clive
Dr. Frankenstein
Mae Clarke
Elizabeth
Dracula
Dwight Frye
Ren
Daily Crossword Puzzle 4 Ceremonial dances of Indian tribes
Puzzle clues presented in a standard daily crossword format. Across and down entries require knowledge of ceremonial dances, historical figures, and general vocabulary. Readers fill grid with solutions matching given numbers and hints.
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Cuneo
Italy
Lawa
Decatur grid all star selections from local fan
A Decatur admirer identified as R. H. K. names an all time grid lineup featuring Lamar Maye and several Decatur legends. The backfield includes Floyd Tuck and Raymond Pepper with Pepper praised as top passer and punter, while Hardage and Carr are left out for limited playtime.
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Decatur
Lamar Maye
Hispie Holnd
Otha Wilson
Curly Sewell
Lamar Moye
Hoss” Burns
Dick Dobbins
Rat” Handy
Pete West
Bishop
Floyd Tuck
Raymond Pepper
Pepper
North
Alabama
Frankenstein Preview Tests Audiences In Secret Cut
Six feet tall with 190 pounds of weight Boris Karloff wears the famous make up as previews for Frankenstein proceed. The studio disbands the company after last scene as editors test various cuts on viewers away from Hollywood.
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Boris Karloff
Hollywood
Whale
Joe Hall Returns from Ring Wars with Local Ambitions
Joe Hall returns from Florida ring wars and sets sights on Jackie Loosier. Pee Wee Ver ner also appears locally and likely will fight at a nearby cafe.
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Joe Hall
Florida
Joe
Jackie Joe Loosier
Pee Wee
Verner
Wren Quartet to Play at Decatur Thursday Night
The Wren quartet will perform at the Ninth Street Methodist church in Decatur next Thursday at seven o clock with other program features. A large crowd is expected as Decatur also shows Frankenstein in a feature presentation designed to outdo Dracula at the Princess today and Tuesday.
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Wren
Decatur
Ninth Street Methodist
the Princess
Opposition to shortening life term in Wichita murder case
Miss Lucile Cunningham voiced strong opposition to commuting Theodore Ossweiler's life sentence for the 1920 murder of his fiancée Caroline Cunningham on the Wichita cathedral portico. Ossweiler's father, a prosperous farmer, has petitioned Governor Woodring to commute the term to allow inheritance of the estate.
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Theodore Ossweiler
Wichita
Bas
Lucile Cunningham
Ossweiler
Harry Woodring
Caroline Cunningham
Rose Bowl Draws Record Crowd Against Weather
Los Angeles January 4 threat of weather failed to dampen attendance at the Rose Bowl New Year game drawing a record gate of about 309000 dollars. Arnold Bay Trojan manager said figures show the event surpassed prior marks and that the charities split 85000 for each team with 50000 pledged by the Roses association.
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Los Angeles
Arnold Bay Trojan
Roses Association
Board To Meet At Seven For Church Business
The official board of the minister Presbyterian church will assemble at seven o'clock to discuss routine church affairs and administrative matters.
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the Minster Presbyte Church
Repairing and Refinishing Cabinet Work Ad
Fine cabinet work offered for repair and refinishing cedar chests and made to order by K. and G. net shop located at Skege Building and Moulton avenue.
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K. & G. Net Shop
Skege
Bidg
Moulton
Feed Gypsy Dairy Feed Promises 24 Cent Protein
Gur anteed to produce results says tur Mill and Elevator Co at 1052. The ad promotes a 24 cent protein dairy feed priced at $1.60 per unit.
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Tur Mill & Elevator Co
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