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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1933
Page
6
A 1932 special session spotlighted a bold anti dry laws advocate, noted for entertaining Senate speeches and sharp golf prowess. He became Tallapoosa County circuit solicitor in off sessions, pursuing law-breakers while denouncing bootleggers as funds for the state treasury.
County records show 1932 4-H enrollment across corn cotton peanut pig calf poultry and cattle clubs totaling 394 youth with labor income of 8331.55 and 224 clubs organized. Demonstrations drew 2735 participants while soil building and vetch use raised corn yields, with notable cases by L M Baugher and M A Phillips underscoring vetch as a key nitrogen source.
Reports say Chang Hsueh-liang defends reforms to his forces in North China after defeats at Shanhaikwan to halt the Japanese invasion. He ports to reshape units and bolster defenses amid rapid movements and strategic pressure.
Curtis Gover reports a 37 minute 45 second main event where Dale Haddock defeated Freddie Knichel after a brutal sequence of body slams. Knichel suffered a back sprain, ending his night, while Haddock survived a fierce exchange and claimed victory amid a raucous crowd. Dutch Green and Al Sentell provided supporting action with multiple falls and crowd reactions throughout the card.
Butler Hine commander of the local post announced a February 11 meeting to hear local and visiting speakers on the soldiers' bonus. He noted blank forms for Mexican service medals are being sent to him and will be applied for for any veteran who desires.
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Auburn coach Chet Wynne, also athletic director, may have his three year Auburn contract ending May 1. He has elevated Auburn from the cellar to near the top of the Southern Conference. Rumors link him to Florida Chicago and Michigan State, but Wynne says he will probably remain at Auburn though plans are indefinite.
The mood is down among baseball magnates as new contracts are issued with significant salary reductions. Players should expect lower pay in the coming season.
The Pirates will depart February 19 for Paso Robles, California, to begin spring training. A second squad is set to leave one week later as teams report to camp ahead of the new season.
Mrs John Gooder has been seriously ill prompting reports of her condition and possible medical care.
New York Jan 10. Closing of Harvard Princeton football breach highlights the formation of a new four way bloc Yale Harvard Dartmouth Princeton with interlocking schedules. Fritz Crisler spurs Princeton to renew ties with Dartmouth and Harvard. the 1934 Cambridge renewal completes the quadrangle while defusing the old big three prestige.
The Southern California Trojans' success this year boosted the quick kick as a main offensive weapon. Analysts predict its widespread use next season as fans anticipate frequent punting on drives.
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In Pulaski Tenn on January 10 Martin College defeated West Tennessee State Teachers College 26 to 25 in a dramatic finish. After leading 19 11 at halftime the Teachers held a late lead but Martin scored the final basket with 10 seconds left to seal the upset. The Martins had won ten straight games prior to this loss by the veteran team.
Kentucky and Georgia lead SEC basketball as Week Two begins with Georgia hosting Florida in Athens and Kentucky facing Sewanee in Sewanee. Kentucky also plays Tennessee at Knoxville while Tennessee meets Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Mr and Mrs William C Self returned from Cullman where they attended the wedding of Mrs Selfs brother Ernest Boyd to Miss Irene Sparks with family and friends in attendance.
Eva Tanguay once a vaudeville star battles recovery in Hot Springs Arkansas after a nervous breakdown in Los Angeles several months ago.
Senator Shepherd urges a full independent audit of Alabama state debts before any bond issue or income tax vote. He says voters doubt current figures and need exact debt figures verified. Representative Lovelace jokes about silence until reopening of the legislature. Editor Walter Miller recalls electoral ties and muses on voting for Hoover as a story angle.
L. R. Nash head of the Decatur Coca Cola Bottling Company is in Benevolent Hospital today after an appendicitis operation. He was taken ill Monday and the operation was done at 10 o clock Monday night. Friends are advised his condition is satisfactory today.
University of Alabama advanced sociology students find three facts about matrimony: average family income around 184 dollars per month, two children as ideal, and the man should hold the better education. The study surveyed men and women students.
Oscar Julian underwent surgery at Benevolent Hospital on Monday and is hoped to return soon. The Friday auditorium program by the lower grades drew strong interest. Randolph Ryan of Eva High School visited Wednesday. Our Junior basketball team lost 71 to 3 at Hulaco, in Ryan's favor. Principal Hafford Leeman spent the weekend in Priceville with family. Misses Dixie Greeley and Dorothy Parker spent the week in Hart selle. A number of visitors attended last week: Gwendolyn Holmes, Lou Hawlk, Elna Martin, Flora Stiles, Christine Gausline, Armon de Essie Pridmore, and Hoyt.
The Galloping Ghost of Union Springs Captain Jimmie Hitchcock and Gump Arianl from Birmingham become Auburns first official all American picks since Pats Lawrence in 1924. Lawrence led the Tigers from center and Arianl earns first team honors from major captains and many selections. Arianl is a strong candidate for the official all America eleven next season.
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