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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1930
Page
4
Experts debate changes to the center jump and propose plans to eliminate it or modify start procedures. Proposals include coin possession, zone plays, and boosting basket height within one to two years to curb stalling and speed up play across high school college and university games.
Atlanta January 6 Johnny Dobbs announced that Jimmy Johnston will start at shortstop for the Cracker camp this season with Milton Stock at third base and Jack Sheehan at second. Dobbs says the infield is set and discusses possible further deals and a Brooklyn alliance.
Zippy Newin of the Birmingham News argues boxing could be a valuable educational program for colleges, highlighting potential to attract talent and provide disciplined training within academic settings. The editor envisions structured boxing as a constructive avenue for student development and school pride.
Indoor golf draws Decatur residents to the Log Cabin company course in the Malone building on Lee Street. Enthusiasts have pushed to break par of 46 on the miniature links.
Tuscaloosa bears face difficulty scheduling 1930 games as Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile teams decline to meet them. Officials Burnett and Barnum seek strong opponents while Tuscaloosa and Bessemer clash over growing gaps in man power and scrimmage practices.
Falkville varsity beat West Point 39 to 20 and Falkville Juniors topped West Point Juniors 23 to 21 on Friday. Captains Jones and Culver led the varsity, while Morgan and Williams led the Juniors. Drake Cope land and Summerford contributed strong play for Falkville. West Point’s Hill and Self paced the visitors in scoring.
Minnesota area sports pages preview Montana State College as Rocky Mountain Conference champions entering a busy East tour against Butler Marquette Purdue Pittsburgh Penn State and Nebraska. Ashworth Thompson leads a backcourt of Ward brothers Worthington as they boast a 60 points per game pace and aim to beat top opposition.
Alabama tops the league after week one with two victories led by Walton Laney 13 points in a 34 to 16 win over Tulane and a 24 to 15 follow up. Kentucky and Tennessee also undefeated after one week with wins over Clemson.
Chicago feature on women basketball teams the Taylor Trunks and Malones turning game on boys with rapid play. Edmonton girls to test Trunks. Brownies from Illinois Women’s Athletic Club join the bold season. Violet Krubaeck Ella Smith Helen Teague Alice Lindeman cited as stars.
Gene Sarazen won the Miami Open with a 72 hole score of 300 to capture his fourth straight title in Miami Florida on January 6. Bill Leach finished one stroke back at 301 with Cyril Walker third at 302 as Harcourt Brice led amateurs with 331 amid persistent high winds.
Young Boston center Cooney Weiland stands among hockey’s top aces in his second major league season. His defense and scoring power help the Champion Bruins stay out in front in the current campaign.
The Nashville Vols may train in Huntsville this spring for a couple of games. De catur and Hot Springs teams could oppose them in April as the Vols seek possible opponents and spring readiness.
Illinois College selects star guard Douglas Gaga Mills as captain and top shooter for the season. Mills, nicknamed Gaga, anchors offense and directs the Illini on the floor as they seek conference success.
The University of Alabama may play Southern California on the west coast but no date is set. Alabama declined a November date due to schedule limits and offered December 6. Observers doubt a 1930 game but expect further talks in 1931.
In Somerville on Friday the girls edged Priceville 7 to 5 and the boys won 20 to 15 in tight cage battles that stayed undecided until late in the final period.
A message urging people to apply full effort toward goals and observe outcomes. It emphasizes steady work and careful watching of progress toward success.
An advertisement urges readers to use the Daily for their next commercial printing job. It emphasizes the newspaper as a solution for printing needs.
Auburn freshmen basketball practice at the Plains starts Monday afternoon with about 40 candidates. Coach Earl McFaden will coach the newcomers as spring football provides a pause. The prior year’s first team finished 3–1–1 in five games and is expected to produce a strong rookie squad. Potential opponents include Howard Georgia Tech and Birmingham Southern.
Falkville Blues will rejoin the athletic association starting January 13. Coach Barnes confirmed the district board secretary informed that Falkville becomes a member on that date. With two veterans, the team faces a tough schedule but recent wins boost confidence for a successful year.
Nashville press dispatches report the Nashville Vols may train in Huntsville this spring. Club officials believe a slow start last season cost them a pennant and seek a location with better weather to avoid rain and cold disruptions in 1930. Negotiations have begun between Huntsville civic leaders and the Vols management.
Anniston Star recounts Sox Sorber retiring after 26 years with the Decatur fire department. W E Lockridge recalls Sorber as a brilliant outfielder and the Babe Ruth of his day. A tale of a sensational fence pluck in the Tri State League era and 1904 baseball pages.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Charles Arthur Shires and promoter Jim Mullen face possible life suspensions from the Illinois State Athletic Commission amid allegations of match fixing. Promoter Daly and manager Blumenthal describe payoffs and dive arrangements connected to Shires fights, including a 21 second knockout win and a prior bout with George Trafton.
The Tuscaloosa News reports Coach Wallace Wade will begin spring drills on January 21 after midterms. Eighteen lettermen and many candidates expected as Alabama aims to develop a cohesive backfield and bolster reserves after injuries, with eight returning linemen and 1929 star performers highlighted.
Lewie Hardage former Decatur resident and Vanderbilt assistant coach returns from the North South charity game in Atlanta praising Bobby Dodd the Tennessee quarterback. He calls Dodd one of the greatest quarterbacks ever seen in the South and credits him with outstanding play and leadership.
Mullen recalls a boxing era moment as he asks about matching Shires with Trafton. He says Trafton licked Shires, describing the outcome as the best meal ticket of 1929 being punched out.
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