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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1935

Page

8

Cobb Admires Managers and Dodgers in Candid Interview

Ty Cobb discusses Howell and football, notes Dixie Howell as potential football star. He praises Charlie Mack and Babe Ruth, cites hit and run skills of past players, and recalls George Mogridge and Carl Weil as pitchers who troubled Foster. Cobb predicts the Yankees’ Pennant bid and comments on modern players.

Tyrus Raymond Cobb Georthe Foster George Mogridge Carl Weiland Mack Cobb

Carnera Wins Two Bouts In One Night In Uruguay

Montevideo reports Primo Carnera former world heavyweight champion outpointed Cecil Harris and Julio Patega in two four round exhibition bouts last night. Harris is North American and Patega is Italian. the results came in a single night.

Montevideo Uruguay Primo Carnera Cecil Harris Julio Patega

Neater, cheaper options emerge but details unclear

Fragmentary text and garbled phrases provide little usable information. No identifiable people organizations places or events are readable to confirm a complete news item.

Twenty Billions of War Debts Are Paid

The treasury year end statement shows twenty billion dollars of World War debt paid, leaving 5.12 million dollars outstanding from a 25.3 billion loan. Remaining bonds include 1.392 billion Liberty 3 1/2% bonds, 5.002 billion first Liberty converted 4s, 0.536 billion converted 4 1/4s, and 3.189 billion uncalled fourth Liberty 4 1/4s.

Washington America The Treasury First Liberty Liberty

Two Candidates Named Rhodes Scholars in District Race

In Birmingham on July 4 Croom Beatty of Birmingham a junior at Sewanee and Silas Coma Garrett of Grove Hill a senior law student at the University of Alabama were chosen as district Rhodes scholarship candidates.

Birmingham Ala Jay Croom, Beatty University of the South Sewanee, Tenn Silas Coma Garrett Iti Grove Hill University of Alabama

40 and 8 in Alabama call for Montgomery parade

W P Bloom Grand Chef De Gare of the 40 8 in Alabama issued a call for all members to assemble in Montgomery January 14 to participate in the inaugural parade.

Tuscaloosa Ala W. P Bill) Bloom Alabama Montgomery

Hubbell's Contract Signed and Returned

New York January 4 The Giants report contract troubles ahead but not for Carl Hubbell the ace left hander. Hubbell's deal was sent from the office and yesterday returned signed by air from Meeker Oklahoma. Although figures were not released Hubbell likely receives at least the 1934 level about eighteen thousand dollars. He led the league in effectiveness for a second straight year.

New York Bill Terry Giants Carl Owen Hubbell Hubbell Meeker, Oklo

Five Candidates Open Headquarters

Five candidates for speaker of the 1935 Alabama House and two pro tem presidents of the Senate booked campaign offices in Montgomery hotels. Hotel officials said offices would open Sunday or Monday as those assembling for the Tuesday convening visit the capital.

Montgomery Ala House of the Alabama Senate Montgomery Hotels

Home Demonstration Club Notes and January 4 School

The junior leadership school will be held January 4 at 10 a.m. at the Agricultural school with Miss Helen Kennedy in charge. Topics: Foods for Health and The School Lunch. Also included are home canning recipes for meat and liver paste and a chili con carne method with canning guidance.

Agricultural School Helen Kennedy Auburn Aggies

Riverside tourney attracts 100 amateur teams in pro golf

More than 100 amateur pro golf teams entered the Riverside $2,000 tournament in California with Walter Hagen and Lyn Lary leading the field for $500 qualifying money. Wilfy Cox and Richard Arlen also head the bestball pairings as Ryder Cup players return from Australia to tee off tomorrow. The lineup includes Paul Runyan Leo Diegel Craig Wood Denny Shute Harry Cooper and Kay Laffoon.

Riverside Calif Walter Hagen Detroit Lyn Lary Wilfy Cox Brooklyn Richard Arlen Australia

Chattanooga Moccasins Down Mercer Bears in Georgia

Chattanooga defeated Mercer 20 to 19 in Macon, rallying in the second period to build a 24 to 11 halftime lead. Bob Klein led the Moccasins with accurate shooting as they stretched the win to a second straight night on the road.

Macon Chattanooga Moccasins Mercer Bears Bob Klein

Dusty Dean Not Welcome at Downtown Hotel

AP report describes Daffy Dean and his wife facing odd rejection at a downtown hotel that serves dust-less guests. The incident ends with the couple seeking lodging elsewhere while Daffy forecasts 35 wins for Dizzy and hints at a February contract with the Cardinals. They travel from Houston toward Bradenton Florida and say their honeymoon remains underway.

Dean Daffy Dizzy Houston Bradenton Fla

Stars of Court May Become Pros

London Jan 4 AP Helen Jacobs denied plans to turn professional this summer and said no offer from Bill O'Brien had been received. New York reports Bill O'Brien promoted a potential move for Jacobs Fred Perry and Eileen Bennett Whittingstall to professional status, with $70 000 in offers and O'Brien's touring group involved.

London Helen Jacobs Miss Jacobs Bill O'Brien O’brien New York Helen Hull Jacobs Fred J. Perry England Eileen Bennett Whittinget John Bull O'Brien Bull Tilden Ellsworth Vines George Lott Lester Stoefen Foyitien Gists

Joe Gunther and Fred die Knichel Return to Martin Arena

Joe Gunther and Fred die Knichel, two of North Alabama’s most popular wrestlers, return to Martin Arena Tuesday for their first local appearance in months. The card features sturdy opposition and is expected to draw a large crowd and loud cheers.

Joe Joe Gunther North Alabama Freddie Knichel Martin Arena Jess Willara

Tigers Picked to Repeat This Year

Detroit owner Frank Navin predicts the Yankees as the main pennant threat for 1910. He believes Detroit can beat New York with early starts by Lynwood Rowe, additions of left handed hurlers Mad Hatter Sullivan Wade, and stronger outfield and infield depth. Navin cites a four team race including Detroit New York Cleveland and Boston with Philadelphia and Washington as long shots.

Fy Cobb Howell Nile Yankees Frank Navin Detroit New York Frank J. Navin Detroit Tigers Motor City Yankees Navin Tiger Magnate Clyde Mad) Hatter Louisville Joe Sullivan Holly Club Pacific Coast Loop Jacob Wade Beaumont Washington Philadelphia Navine Cleveland Boston

Berkeley Girl in London Consideres Tennis Bid

Berkeley girl in London has not confirmed acceptance of a $20,000 bid from C. O'Brien after he cabled the offer. Her mother Mrs. Eula H. Jacobs awaits a decision and a signed contract. Acceptance would affect the rivalry with Helen Wills Moody who returns to competition this year. Perry has held off for nearly a year after rejecting a $50,000 offer last summer.

Berkeley Calif London O’brien Eula H. Jacobs O'Brien Miss Jacobs Helen Wills Moody

Track and Field Stars In New York

Track and field invaders from the Mid West and South arrive in New York for the Columbus Council R C indoor season opener. Notables include Harry Williamson Eddie McRae Bill Gamon from North Carolina George Arnold from Ohio State and Glenn Cunningham arrivals from Kansas City with interest in a professional circuit.

New York Mid-West Columbus Council R. of. C Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Harry Williamson Eddie McRae Bill Gamon Ohio State University George Arnold Glenn Cunningham Kansas City

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Carnera Crimson Tide Pasadena Stanford University Hutson Limestone County Mrs. Marian Spindle Frances S. Hamlet Riverside Tourney Chattanooga Mercer Tigers Rowe Yanks Lynwood Rowe Track and Field Stars San Francisco a_profes Mile-A Marty MorgAn County Motor Co Auto Drivers OF CRE Presents Frank Black NBC
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