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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1935
Page
6
Decatur's Red and Black cage outfit will travel Wednesday for a four day road swing through Birmingham meeting Woodlawn Ramsey Tech West End and Birmingham Southern frosh. The trip aims at strong showings and negotiating a Birmingham football game next fall.
Rev J O Hanes of Birmingham conducts revival at Austinville Methodist Church. He will lead a men only meeting at 7 PM in the Austinville School auditorium. Sermons have inspired 28 to join the church and the revival ends Wednesday night.
Milton Andrews, freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, says all other games are anti climaxes and Rose Bowl contest reached the zenith of thrills as he reflects on his Rose Bowl ads ventures.
Harvard Athletic Director Bill Bingham announced the hiring of Richard Creson Harlow as head coach to restore Harvard football. The appointment follows Princeton’s model with Fritz Crisler and marks a departure from a long standing internal policy. Details of the contract were not disclosed though it is expected Harlow will earn more than the $8,500 base with a general 10 percent cut.
Charles Guest of Los Angeles posted a 65 to set up the target for the Winter tournament tour as he and partner Al Barbee of Hollywood won the Riverside $2 000 amateur pro golf tournament with a 62 best ball score ten under par for the title.
Mrs J A Garnett of 1008 Ferry Street is reported resting well after an operation Saturday at Baugh's Infirmary.
Louisiana State University unveils a nine game 1935 slate under Bernie Moore with home games at Baton Rouge and key road dates. The Tigers face Texas in Baton Rouge, Manhattan in New York, Vanderbilt in Nashville, Georgia in Athens, and Tulane in New Orleans among others.
Wilmer L. Allison of Austin Texas is named the nation s top ranking player for 1934 by the United States Lawn Tennis Association after a sensational comeback and a Davis Cup setback. Lester Stoefen and Georg Lott place fifth and sixth. both are professionals among the first 10 for the first time.
The Decatur fire department presents the picture Night Alarm featuring Bruce Cabot and Judith Allen at the Capitol theatre on January 9 and 10. Proceeds fund new regulation firefighting equipment for the department.
State health department official Dr. R A Brown will be among speakers at the annual meeting. The event aims to discuss public health initiatives and current health concerns.
New York dispatch notes two champions Max Baer and Bob Olin and two former title holders Tony Canzoneri and Maxey Rosenbloom on upcoming cards. Baer resumes four round exhibitions in Boston Thursday night facing Dick Madden, likely more clowning than punching. Olin, new light heavyweight champ, meets Fanis Tzanatopolous of Lynn in a 10 rounder in Boston Friday.
The Louisville and Nashville rail road ran a special Pullman coach named Decatur to transport North Alabama fans to the Rose Bowl. Onboard were Mrs. J. Y. Hamil and others from Decatur plus six fans from Huntsville, eight from Scottsboro, and travelers from Leighton Falkville Cullman and Athens.
Miami January 7 news reports a new stimulant without narcotics that makes horses run fast while not triggering narcotics laws. A wash is used to remove signs of a stimulant, causing saliva tests after races to come back negative.
Topnotchers of American dogdom took the field today to run off the all-age stake of the All America bird dog trials the first major event of its kind for the new year. The trials are held at Danceyville fourteen miles north of Brownsville near the Chamber of Commerce meeting place. Dr. Brown promotes tuberculosis sanatorium work and is quoted as an authority on the disease.
New Orleans report says Bobby Jones, famed golfer who achieved the grand slam, denies any plan to return to competition. The legendary player notes his record stands, and he will not pursue another season of play.
In Miami Beach Willie Klein and Tommy Armour held a slim lead as the 36 hole final of the Miami Open began. Klein carded a 71 in the second round to match Dave Tosh of Chicago at 139, leading by two over the next contender.
In Martin arena the American Legion weekly mat show features North Alabama favorites Joe Gunther and Freddie Knichel against Benny Bolt and Tommy Tassos. Tassos clashes with Knichel as Joe meets Bolt in quick, hard fought bouts. crowd expects action as the duo appear together after months.
Havana Cuba Jan 7 Oriental Park winter race meeting faces suspension for a few days due to a shortage of suitable horses and fans eager for the card. Benny Bolt has shown speed and stamina but lately sparked controversy with a stoppage and disqualification in a bout with Freddie Knichel. The four grapplers are evenly matched and fans anticipate a stronger program this week after a record crowd last week.
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