Cullman to Send Boxers to Golden Gloves Trials
Cullman hosts boxing at Civic Center Wednesday and Thursday to select contenders for the Golden Gloves. Local entrants include Oaks, Willingham, Martin, Sutton, Kendall, Woods, Walker, Punch Sutton and others from Decatur, Fairview, Arab, Moulton Heights, Tate, and surrounding areas. Victor Youngblood of the Decatur Boys Club oversees entries with state eliminations set for Florence and Birmingham dates.
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Gan County
Punch Sutton
Cullman Battlers
Decatur
Morgan
Victor Youngblood
Dececatur Boys Club
Florence
North Alabama
Birmingham
Georgia
Tennessee
Uurmament
Gordon Drive
George Johnson
Fairview
Junior Summers
Pairview
Louie Hubbert
Marvin Prederick
Jack Sherman
Stonewall Graham
Charles Davis
Moulton Heights
Paul Gillam
Clayton Waldrop
Dee Jones
Audrick Ryan
Tate Ryan
H. Ryan
Vde B Wells
Clarence Ebudy
Dewey Clay
Eugene Worley
J. R. Plemons
James “Moon” Mullins
Jess Hazel
Jack Jackson
Flint
Wilson Campbell
Shorty Kennedy
Marion Worley
Marvin Talseeder
Collegiants to Play Tuesday in Athens
North Alabama college fans will see Florence State Teachers College face Athens College at the Athens gymnasium Tuesday night. Tip is 7:30. The teams are evenly matched and the game promises to be interesting from start to finish.
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North Alabama
Florence State Teachers College
Athens College
Athens Gymnasium
Picture Tonight to Open Series at Riverside High
The Alabama California Rose Bowl film will be shown tonight at Riverside High School at 7 30 as the first in a D Club series. The 45 minute movie is free. Alabama and Auburn games may be shown if public interest exists.
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Riverside High School
Decature High School
Alabama
Auburn
Bund official guilty plea in perjury case
New York January 8 James Wheeler-Hill former national secretary of the German American Bund pleaded guilty to second degree perjury. He was released on $3,500 bail and faces sentencing February 21 after testifying before the commissioner of jurors and a state legislative committee.
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BUND
New York
James Wheeler - Hil
Cunningham Triumphs In Opening Coast Artillery Meet
Glenn Cunningham wins the 880 yards in the K of C meet at the 245th coast artillery armory in Brooklyn beating a select field. At 30 he signals a slower pace this season as he eyes teaching at Kansas University and hints this may be his last year.
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New York
Jan
245Th Coast Artillery ‘Armory
Brooklyn
Glenn Cunningham
Kansan
K. of C
Cunningham
TRI Campare
Kansas University
Birthplace Clarified for Speaker Born in California
The record notes the birthplace of the speaker as Libau Latvia, formerly part of Russia, with acknowledgment in today’s special sessions.
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California
Cour
Libau
Latvia
Russia
Moulton team wins both junior and senior games
Moulton’s Lawrence County High defeated Mount Hope juniors 38 to 19 and seniors 31 to 15 on Thursday at home. Tillman Bolling led scoring with 21 points across both games, boosting his season total to 66 in five games.
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Lawrence County High School
Moulton
Mount Hoye
Tillman Bolling
Draper
Terry
Bolling
Mulligan
McMillan
Evans
Weatherwax
Beard
Mt. Hope
Smith
Watson
Garrett
Preeman
Martin
Appleton
Benton
Vincent
Hanson
Craig
Ollie Bolling
Everette Waites
Oulton
P. Turner
Bolling T
Lang
Speake
Turner
Logan
Waites
Watkins
Mt. Hope J
Briez Chats About Sports Forecasts and Rivalries
Eddie Briez surveys New York hockey rivalries noting Red Dutton praises the Rangers as a premier team. He discusses potential featherweight bout status with Archibald and Perrin, and Clemson Boston College Cotton Bowl ties with a Boston game hoped for in September. Indiana basketball lists 16 former high school captains as questions linger about Doc Sutherland.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Red Dutton
New York Americans
New York Rangers
Joey Archibald
Jimmy Perrin
New Orleans
N B.A
Clemson
Boston
Beantown
Indiana
Doc Sutherland
Nathan Moog of Augusta to enter football handicapping
Nathan Moog of Augusta Georgia who correctly forecast seven bowl results plans to start a football handicapping business next fall His proposed slogan is Get in the chips With Nathan Moogs tips Selected Shorts mourn the Syracuse team but note next year will decide their fate Jack Kearns considers shifting Burman Poston from Miami to Detroit to leverage his Dempsey ties Jimmy Landos appearance in Boston leads promoter Paul Bowser to advertise his age as 48 Apostoli was chosen but Bettina likely won by a round Apostoli should avoid Conn for now
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Nathan, Moog
Augusta
Nathan Moog
Lew Andreas
Syracuse
Jack Kearns
Burman Vs. Poston
Miami
Detroit
Jack Dempsey
Jimmy Landos
Boston
Paul Bowser
Jimmy
Apostoli
Bettina
Conn
Baseball and showbiz notes from a bustling sports page
Sam Levy reports on Luke Appling's two home runs for Ben Chapman and the White Sox. Larry MacPhail to speak at Boston writers dinner. Hank Soar eyes umpiring in the majors. Mickey Rooney barred from Tropical Park as a minor. John Kieran seen reading between Garden fights rounds. Abe Shires teased about a boxing move under Dundee’s banner.
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Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
Boston Baseball Writers
Hank Soar
N. Y
Mickey Rooney
Tropical Park
John Kieran
Marshall
Abe) Shires
Tennessee
Chris Dundee
Faribault High Team Plays Burkhartzmeyer Forward
Faribault High School's basketball squad features forward Burkhartzmeyer in a season marked by standout play as Burk and Hartz Meyer names appear in local chatter.
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Triple Theater
Faribault
Minn
Burkhartzmeyer
Burk
Yankee Confidence After O. K. Stays Strong
The article reassures fans that Lou Gehrig remains a Yankee and that team morale stays high despite concern. It emphasizes ongoing trust in Gehrig and the club's lasting resilience.
THAT'S HIM Jarrin' John Kimbrough shines in Lone Star fame
A playful portrait frames Jarrin John Kimbrough as representing Texas pride, likening the state to a Lone Star emblem and highlighting his standout persona in regional lore.
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Texas
Jarrin
John Kimbrough
Finland Aids Washington in Aid Talks with League
The state department said it is consulting with Finland on requests for material and humanitarian aid. The notice appears in a dated Washington briefing, referencing direct discussions with Finnish authorities.
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Finland
Washington
State Department
League of Nations
Dizzy Dean holdout stirs early 1940 contract talks
Major league teams begin mailing 1940 contract papers as holdouts like Dizzy Dean spark optimism and caution. Reds Wilber, Derringer, Walters sign early. Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs also lock in stars. Players seek raises after varied 1939 seasons. negotiations hinge on pay scale and club plans.
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Judson Bailey
New York
Dizzy Dean
Ole Diz
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Bronx Bombers
Reds
Bill Werber
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Frank McCormick
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
William E. Benswanger
Frisch
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Mel Harder
Jeff Heath
Feller
Alva Bradley
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Ted Williams
Jimmie Foxx
Bob Doerr
Jim Tabor
Detroit Tigers
Charley Gehringer
New York Giants
Carl Hubbell
Bell Wethers
Chicago Cubs
Red Rolfe
Yankees
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Doc Cramer
Joe Vosmik
Red Sox
Boston
Hank Leiber
Cubs
Joe Medwick
Cardinals
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Golf leaders and open results dominate sport briefs
Clayton Heafner of Linville NC holds the 54 hole lead with a 212 while Harold McSpaden wins the Philippine open with a 287. Other notes include indoor track leaders Don Lash and Glenn Cunningham, Harold W Pierce as USGA president, and Olympic like golf and tennis events with Riggs Grant Kercheval and Cardinalis noted in varied venues.
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Los Angeles
Clayton Heafner
Linville
N. C
Manila
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Arlington
Mass
Green Bay Packers
New York
K. of C
Don Lash
Glenn Cunningham
Harold W. Pierce
Boston
United States Golf Association
Tampa
Fla
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Lexington
Ralph Kercheval
Brooklyn Dodgers
Coldstream Stud
Big Bluegrass
Santa Anita
Coral © Gables
Cardinelis
Tropical Park
Waterbury
Conn
Steve Dyak
Es Ramantic
United States
Fire Hits Nickey Brothers Lumber Plant in Memphis
A fire at the Nickey Brothers Lumber Company plant on Memphis northeast outskirts caused an estimated loss of 300000 dollars early today. The blaze damaged the mill and nearby facilities as firefighters fought the flames through the morning.
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Memphis, Tenn
Nickey Brothers Lumber Company
SEC Cagers In Full Swing
SEC basketball opens with Tulane at Alabama as 13 teams play twelve conference games and six non conference contests. Georgia and Alabama push early wins while Kentucky pursues strong inter sectional play against Notre Dame, West Virginia and others. Tennessee drops to Michigan State as Florida and LSU slip in and out of action.
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Atlanta
Jan
Tulane
Alabama
Georgia
Auburn
Kentucky
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Bulldogs
Florida
Sewanee
Mercer
Chattanooga
South Carolina
Clemson
Louisiana State
Murray
Mississippi State
Howard
Mississippi
Mississippi College
Millsap
Southern College
Five Hereford Family Killed in Lake Charles Train Crash
A Lake Charles La family of five and Hereford sister Elizabeth 25 were killed in a collision with a Missouri Pacific passenger train at a grade crossing 30 miles north of Alexandria. The victims were Robert M Hereford 39 Mrs Hereford 35 Randolph 11 Robert 13 and Elizabeth Hereford 25 en route to visit Mrs Ethel M Hereford dean of women LSU Normal College recovering from bus wreck injuries.
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Alexandria
Lake Charles
Missouri Pacific
Here
Robert M. Hereford
Hereford
Randolph
Robert, Jr
Elizabeth Hereford
Monroe
Ethel M. Hereford
Louisiana State Normal College
Al Capone Leaves Hospital on Monday
Scar faced gangster Al Capone exits hospital after a stay in Baltimore as reports confirm his discharge on Monday. The development follows ongoing health concerns and public attention surrounding Capone’s condition and confinement.
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AL Capone
Baltimore, Jan
Scarface
Baseball looks forward as 1940 season opens
A wrap from the Nation's sports leaders applauds baseball's Centennial spirit and forward momentum. It highlights the National League pennant race history, predicts an even chance for contenders in 1940, and notes training camps beginning in March as teams prepare for another competitive season.
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New York
Ex-Gang Leader Capone Leaves Prison Hospital
Dr. Joseph E. Moore announced the former gang chieftain’s transfer to a house in the city after a long prison medical siege. The physician said it is too early to assess whether further hospitalization will help Capone’s lingering brain malady.
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Joseph E. Moore
Capone
Crossword Puzzle Across Answers
Across clues listed include A smear level sea eagle inhabitant pantomime dance arm bone retinue lucid marry rodent ISAfish Sherlocks friend Eskimo togl restaurant exist mountain strike monetary unit of Bulgaria at home flock of quail employ two dollar instrument Hebrew measure wapiti a cuckoo shouts cattle farm bee house distributed by King Features Syndicate Ine
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Bulgaria
Fort Stephen Decatur Hosts Decatur League Basketball Night
Fort Stephen Decatur hosted the Decatur basketball league second night with four teams and a large crowd. Goodyear beat Alabama Hosierymen 27 13 in the opening match while CCC camp No Athens defeated National Guardsmen 32 21. High scorers included Linton and Duke with 8 each for Goodyear and Gibson with 11 for the Guardsmen.
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Fort Stephen Decatur
Decatur
Goodyear Basketeers
Alabama Hosierymen
National Guardsmen
Gaine
CCC
Duke
Linton
Drake
Hobbs
Cottrell
Guardsmen
Athens
Soldiers
Soldier Gibson
Barnes
Smith
National Guard
Alabama
Goodyear
Gftp Tabor Fc
Ewcane Wan Space
A. Sims
Oes Duane
Patiwisse
Stanford
Cncwescus
Fin Smith Ccecacoececen
Bold
Bama
Davis
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