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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1936

Page

8

former mile record holder Glenn eyes peak in New York season

The article recalls Glenn’s 1994 world mile record efforts and indoor marks at Madison Square Garden and Princeton. It notes his 4 06.7 mile at Princeton and 4 08 in New York, his ongoing indoor campaign, and his plan to stay fit for Millrose and Knights of Columbus meets. It also mentions his Olympic fifth place in 1932 and hints at financial pressures and coaching duties influencing his running future.

Princeton Madison Square Garden Glenn Dennis Cunningham New Universy of Iowa Millrose New York A. C Knights of Columbus Middle West Wes Bill Stago Lawrence

Kentucky NYU Tilt May Decide Power In East

Atlanta January 6 The Kentucky Wildcats face New York University Violets in an important game that could answer how strong Kentucky is this season. Kentucky recently beat Pittsburgh 35 17 and suffered a 23 22 setback to NYU last year. Frank Lane will referee Wednesday night’s game, as Leroy Edwards is not with the squad.

Atlanta Kentucky New York University Violets Wildcat Wildcats Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh East New Yorkers Adolphus Rupp Frank Lane Leroy Edwards

Harvard coachs era ends after loss at Madison Garden

In a year ago report Harvard ended a 60 year graduate coaching era as Western Maryland defeated Poreda in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden. Five years later Schmell is weight champion while the athletic commission banned Jack Sharkey from a bout.

Associated Press Harvard Gon Wiaeaed Tai Meee Western Maryland Poreda Madison Garden Oe Athletic Commission Jack Sharkey

Washing machine boasts three woman power in exhibit

At a Chicago furniture show a company advertised a washing machine claiming to ease wash day with three woman power and demonstrated by replacing paddles with six sculpted hands.

Chicago

Week End Sports Highlights Across Cities

Cunningham wins 800 at K of C meet beating Hornbostel by a yard. Edward O Bullivah defeats Peacock in sprint series tying an indoor 100 meter record. Hendrix upsets Allison at Sugar to Red Sox for Henry Johnson. Klein wins Siam open golf with 272 total leading Zen by five. Hines shoots 276 to win Riverside open by eight. Kiefer breaks third national swim record with 75 yard backstroke in 43.6. Hebrews clinch first half title in American pro basketball league.

Associated Press New York Cunningham K. of C Hornbostel Edward O’bullivah Peacock New Orleans Hendrix Allison Sugar Red Sox Henry Johnson Alcash Neimiec Miami Springs Fla Willie Klein Sarazen Calif Jimmy Hines Orlando Kiefer Los Angeles John Hay Wood Santa Philadelphia Philadelphia Hebrews

Two Jurors Convict Man Twice in One Day at Fayetteville

Walter McLurin, 50, became unusual in Fayetteville when two juries convicted him on the same day. He faced two break in and enter charges, the first with an assault allegation. The second jury quickly returned guilty on the second count, with five years suspended on the first judgment.

Fayetteville N. C Walter McLurin Thome Urin

Hendrix Tops Allison In Sugar Bowl Final At New Orleans

Arthur Hendrix, a Lakeland, Florida native and rising racket star, defeated Wilmer Allison, the national singles champion from Texas, in the Sugar Bowl tournament final at New Orleans. Hendrix, who holds four state titles and the Mid Atlantic crown, will face a strong field as he continues his rapid rise.

Coral Gables Fla Arthur Hendrix Lakeland Miami Biltmore Wilmer Allison Texas New Or Hendrix Ohio Alabama North Carolina Georgia

Free Job Application Forms Announced by TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority announces that free job application blanks Form 20 will be available within two to three days at local post offices and by writing to TVA Knoxville. Some sellers offer blanks for sale, which is unauthorized. ample supplies will exist to permit filing before the closing date.

Tennessee Valley Peony A Tennessee Valley Authority Knoxville

Chinese Statesman Puzzle Phrase Decrypts Diplomatic Terms

A fragmented OCR style puzzle lists clues for a vertical set, mixing phrases about a Chinese statesman and diplomat in America with numbered word definitions. The garbled entries include references to debark deity period and various cryptic hints for common word answers.

America China USA

Kearns Finds Hope on Broadway With Hank Bath Prospect

Jack Kearns, former Dempsey manager, now guides Hank Bath a 37 fight pro with 36 knockouts as Bath eye's a Friday Garden bout against Red Burman. Dempsey and Kearns, once allies, now in different corners but Kearns still optimistic Bath can become world heavyweight champion.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Jack Kerns Jack Dempsey Hank Bath Hank Dee Red Burman Dempsey Kearns Doc Dempsey- Kearns Kearn Jack Bunny Austin England Gil Dobie Princeton Tigers Princeton Bobby Pacho Frankie Klick Lou Ambers Tony Canzoneri Leonard del Genaio Pacho

Arrowsmith Citizens Vote Against Street Light Levy

In ARROWSMITH on January 6, residents faced a dark village as they rejected a proposed tax levy to fund street lights. The vote outcome blocks funds for lighting improvements.

Little Mary Hoerger Aims for Olympic Team

Oral Gables Florida twelve year old Mary Hoerger the youngest national diving champion and now a leading Olympic hopeful has recovered from a knee injury. She favors simple dives and will resume strenuous practice for the Chicago women's national meet and Olympic trials. Her mother praises her polite nature and steady progress while noting her long record of Florida Miami support and early success on the ten foot board.

Oral Gables Fla Mary Hoerger Miss Hoerger Mary Chicago Fred Hoerger Florida New York Miami Miami-Biltmore Little Miss

Klein Wins Miami Open In Front Of Sarazen

Klein finishes five strokes ahead of Gene Sarazen at La Gorce golf club Miami Beach to win the twelfth Miami Open. He shoots 272, tying the course record with a six under par 64 in round three and closes with a 68, earning $500 and prestige.

Miami Springs Jan Blond A Willie Klein la Gorce Miami Beach Klein Wheatley Hills L. I Gene Sarazen Brookfield Center Conn Sarazen

Barons Release Trio of Hurlers

Birmingham club in the Southern Association outright releases three pitchers from the 194? staff Clarence Griffin Lou McEvoy and Orlin Collier depart the squad in January news by AP from Birmingham Alabama noting the three right and left handed hurlers were released.

Birmingham Ala Baron Birmingham Baseball Club Southern Association Clarence Griffin Lou McEvoy Orlin Collier

Woman Injured in Collision With Train Near Montgomery

Mrs Ruth Kelly 33 daughter of Judge J F Posey Au tauga county was hospitalized in Montgomery after her car collided with a Central of Georgia freight train near the city. She was reported resting well today.

Montgomery Ala Ruth Kelly J. F. Posey Autauga County Montgomery Hospital Central of Georgia

Major leagues urged to sponsor baseball schools

George Sisler proposes major league run baseball schools to improve minor league talent. He argues six week camps would properly train players, giving greens a real chance and helping the sport address material shortages. He adds managers often judge prospects too quickly and schools would teach overlooked skills.

Cunningham George Sisler ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Sporting Goods Ich Sisler

No risk trial offer for Prince Albert tobacco

Dealers in Decatur hold a no risk trial offer for Prince Albert crimp cut tobacco. The ad promises full two ounces per tin, easy rolling, slow burning, mild flavor, and a money‑back sense of value. It invites readers to try and judge for themselves.

Decatur Prince Albert P. A R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Winston-Salem N.C

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