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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
6
Eileworth Vines of USC said he will drop college work to focus on spring tennis and Davis Cup duties. He told Holcombe Ward the move is to gain travel experience and pursue business opportunities, planning to return to studies next year.
Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling and former welterweight champion Mickey Walker are likely to sign today for their title bout in Miami. Schmeling would take about 40 percent of the gate and Walker about 15 percent.
George Zaharias known as the Wild Greek enraged Memphis fans when bottles flew toward the ring. He was due to meet Ernie Dusek in Birmingham Monday. To prevent similar incidents Alabama Athletic Commission and Birmingham officials ban soft drink sales in bottles, only paper cups allowed.
Joie Ray, once America's premier miler in three Olympics, now 36, cannot cash his trophies and explains his need for money while participating in a Newark New Jersey dance marathon.
Atlanta writer Guy Butler forecasts Uncle Wilbert Robinson will become head of the Crackers this season. He notes Robby’s friends Spiller and Crax owners could persuade the deposed Brooklyn Robins manager to join Atlanta as manager.
About 70 friends and backers of the Valley Country Club attend a seven o'clock gathering at a Decatur residence to review the club finances. The effort aims to prevent losing a $24,000 Decatur investment with potential refinancing through local pledges.
Smith Equipment Co and Go-Getters won their matches on the Y M C A alleys Monday and Tuesday nights. J. CO. Richardson and R. G. Smith topped the scoring with over 500 pins. E. H. Smith Herman Safley A. L. Mc Cauley and E. J. Bryant also surpassed 450. Tonight the Bankers meet Decatur Iron & Steel in an advanced match. scores and totals include Clark Jack Coolidge Roy Harris L. Harris and others with final team totals 2342.
A fan self identifying as "Old Timer" selects an eleven including H Papenburg at left end Curly Sewell at left tackle Jumbo Johnson at left guard Theo Batten at center C Conley at right guard Dick Dobbins at right tackle Curley Sherman at right end Joe Gustin at quarterback Lawrence Bishop at left half Pete West at right half and Raymond Pepper at fullback. The note praises their power weight and deception with backs as triple threats and urges readers to submit their picks before Daily announces its own selection.
In Birmingham last year traffic violators paid 44033 in fines and served 9395 days in jail. Driving while intoxicated offenders paid 13990 in fines and 3040 days in jail and lost driving rights for 19590 days. Sam Arvidson 130.95 125-360 eee acetal 694 508 612-1904.
Crowley greets his successor Frederick E. Williamson at New York Central offices in New York City. Williamson resigned as president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy to take the New York Central post after long service with the New York Central.
Jack Dempsey left Los Angeles for Reno to train for nearly a month and start his exhibition tour on February 1. He plans to visit larger cities and face tougher opponents in the new circuit. He said the tour will go to bigger towns.
Duke announces the resignation of captain Lowell Mason, who faced an arrest and fine for a driving while intoxicated charge. Wallace Wade, previously with Alabama, has been leading the Duke squad this season.
Members of the World War Voters Union in Decatur invited to join a state-wide pilgrimage to Montgomery to interview Governor Miller about opposition to the lash in prisons. The caravan will depart Birmingham about 9:30. For details contact Butler P. A. Hine.
The famous Celtics will appear in Birmingham in January to meet the Reds, a new professional Birmingham basketball group. Joe Lapchick, praised as the greatest center, plays for the Celtics.
Bernie Bierman former Tulane mentor and new Minnesota coach is slated to be guest of honor at a Minneapolis banquet January 18. Fritz Crisley Minnesota athletic director will share honors and speak at the event as reported by the Associated Press.
In New York on January 7, the Babe Ruth spoke on his contract with the New York Yankees. He seeks and two year deals at 80000 dollars per year, the same pay as recent seasons, and doubts Ruppert can persuade him to take a cut. Ruth rests after first workout for 1932 campaign.
Classifieds from The Daily include listings for employment housing and services. Readers find new job opportunities apartment offers and sale items across categories with price ranges and contact details.
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