All-Time All-Star Squad Selections Pour In
Local readers submit multiple all star team picks for The Daily as the publication deadline nears. A signed fan letter praises Herman Bailey and Jessie Lanier while noting the writer’s method assigns players to top positions or substitutes. The note recalls fast tile men and other named players, then trails off.
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the Mail
Herman Bailey
Jessie Lanier
Lanier
Frank Callahan
Paul Wade
Scout Wiggins
Ralph Riggsbee
Decatur News Briefs On Local Sports And Letters
Bankers lose 10 to 0 as Disco Bowlers triumph in Thursday bowling at the YMCA. L. N. Freight Office faces Post Office with handicap of 26 pins. Buck picks all star Decatur eleven. Carlisle Back and Eaves offer selections praising local players. Gene Morrow and others contribute notes on football legends and local sports tradition.
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Cat Or Iron & Steel
Bankers
Y. M
Carter Dobbs
Post Office
Buck
Carlyle Buck
Ben Bloodworth
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Ben
Eaves
Fred Eaves
Southern California
Georgia
Lawrence Bishop
Rays Pepper As
Floyd Tuck
Gene
Morrow
Wade
Price
Johnson Dobbins
Conley Moye
Sherman Dutaway
J. West
Violin Pupils Hold Neighborhood Concert at YMCA
The YMCA community entertainment committee staged a violin concert by National Institute of the Violin students under Georgette F. Wyatt. Accompanists Eva Love Wyatt and Mrs Dan D. Burleson led a lengthy program featuring many named young performers and selections from American and classical pieces.
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National Institute of the Violin
Georgette F. Wyatt
Eva Love Wyatt
Dan D. Burleson
Contract Signing Delayed for Title Bout in Miami
A contract signing for the Max Schimeling versus Mickey Walker title match in Miami was postponed one day. Attorneys who prepared the papers dated them January 8, delaying finalization until today.
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Max Schimeling
Mickey Walker
Miami
Tulane and Tide Basketball Clash on Alabama Court
Tulane visits Alabama in a men’s basketball showdown as the Green Wave aim to upset the Crimson Tide, who are rebuilding with an almost entirely new lineup after losing most of last year’s regulars and coaching staff.
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Tulane
Alabama Crimson Tide
Green Wave
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Tuscumbia Begins Coast Practice Under Coach Elmer
Tuscumbia high school in North Alabama starts coast practice under coach Jimmy Elmer as the schedule remains under formation.
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Tuscumbia
Ena
North Alabama
Jimmy Elmer
Independents 10 Organize Today For Local Team
Meeting led by Gene Morrow set for Monday at 7 PM at the YMCA to discuss forming an independent basketball team and assessing player strength in the area amid local challenges to play independently.
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Gene Morrow
Bonanza Quartette On Air January 17
The Bonanza quartette will be on the air again January 17 singing over station WBRC from 10 15 to 10 45 a m The local quartet is pleasing large numbers of radio listeners at WBRC according to letters of appreciation received by the station.
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WBRC
Moody Named Top Woman Player By U S Lawn Association
Helen Moody was awarded the number one ranking among women players by the United States Lawn Association. Ellsworth Vines received the top male ranking. Decatur industry promotes Decatur made products.
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Helen Moody
United States Lawn Association
Ellsworth Vines
Mike Kelly to Visit Montgomery for Millers Spring Training
Minneapolis Millers manager Mike Kelly is due in Montgomery within days to finalize spring training at Crampton Bowl. Friends he befriended during prior visits plan to greet him as the camp opens and preparations proceed.
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Mike Kelley
Minneapolis Millers
Montgomery
Millers
Crampton Bowl
Mike
Dusek Draws With Zarnas in Syracuse Bout
Earnie Dusek fought to a draw with Jack Zarnas of Chicago in Syracuse New York Wednesday night. Jim Landos won the card by defeating Dick Daviscourt in thirty minutes.
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Jack Zarnas
Earnie Dusek
George Zaharias
Birmingham
Chicago
Syracuse
Jim Landos
Dick Daviscourt
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