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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1932

Page

6

Tigers And Tech Meet Tonight In Auburn Varsity Showdown

Auburn hosts undefeated Georgia Tech at Alumni Gym in the Tigers first home Southern Conference test. Preceding the main game, Sigma Nu and Lambda Chi Alpha clash at 7. Auburn aims to rebound after a Nashville win and road victories, while Tech boasts Perkins and Gooding as high scorers from last season.

Auburn Ala Georgia Tech Alumni Gymnasium Tigers the Plains Sigma Nu Lambda Chi Alpha Roy Mundroff Golden Tornado Vanderbilt Nashville Birmingham Southern Hubbard Hardware Columbus Sam McAlister Cage Jackets Cornerstone Fort Benning Florida Gainesville Benning Gators Perkins Gooding

Roofers Beaten by Postal Crew in City Bowling Tourney

The Post Office bowlers defeated the Decatur Roofers by four pins in the YMCA bowling tournament last night. B. O. Sims led with 520 points over Sox Sorber's 518 across three games.

Post Office Decatur Roofers B. O. Sims Sox Sorber

Ace Hudkins Faces Court Action After Hollywood Brawl

Ace Hudkins, famed for three bouts with Sergeant Sammy Baker of Decatur, faces court action over an alleged Hollywood street fight. He is accused of knocking down two men who objected to the honking of a car horn by Ellen Dorsey, Hudkins' companion, with at least one victim suffering a fractured skull.

Ace Hudkins Sammy Baker Decatur Hollywood Calif Hudkins Ellen Dorsey Hodkins

Graphology expert Milne offers handwriting analyses

The Daily announces Chicago graphologist Lorne Milne to provide 300 word handwriting analyses for 10 cents with a mailed booklet. Milne explains graphology as a science reading character from handwriting, noting its university use in Europe and its distinctions from handwriting forensics. He describes his background from Canada to Chicago and urges readers to clip page 8 coupon.

Lorne A. Milne Chicago Mr. Milne the Daily Milne the. Daily Nero Camillo Baldo Flandrin Canada South Dakota West Bhat G. W. Schwartz Mr. Schwartz

Millers and Barons Set for Five Exhibition Games

The Minneapolis Millers who will train in Montgomery will face the Birmingham Barons in a five game exhibition series this spring. Two games will be played in Birmingham. The Barons also seek games with the Reading club of the International league, who will train in Huntsville.

Minneapolis Millers Montgomery Birmingham Barons Birmingham Barons Reading Club Huntsville

Ex Grid Star Hamas to Fight Loughran in Madison Square Garden

Steve Hamas, former Penn State grid star turned professional boxer, will meet Tommy Loughran in a ten rounder at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Hamas aims for a big break with a victory over the veteran.

Steve Hamas Penn State Grid Tommy Loughran Madison Square Garden Hamas

Unique Service Planned At Church In Hartselle

The Students' League of Many Nations will give a union service at First Baptist Church Hartselle at 7 pm Wednesday January 13. The program from Home Missions Practical Bible Training School features songs speeches solos duets and chorus. No admission charges and the public is invited to attend.

Hartselle The Students’ League of Many Nations First Baptist Church First Methodist First Christian First Baptist Churches Practical Bible Training School of Bible School America

Dooley Gilchrist Returns To Vols After Injury

Dooley Gilchrist, a Lawrence countian who ended a promising baseball career after a broken leg, plans a return with the Nashville Vols this season. The former Auburn star will try another chance to prove himself in professional baseball.

Dooley Gilchrist Lawrence Countian Nashville Vols Auburn

Tide’s Spring Training Starts Next Week

Alabama Crimson Tide will start spring training next week as Coach Thomas announced. The early start aims to complete grid work before track and baseball seasons begin, with the Tide mentors eager to begin preparations.

Alabama Crimson Tide Thomas Tide

Terry's Salary Row Brings Giants Holdout Clash

New York Giants star Bill Terry rejected a 1932 contract offering a 1 percent cut and asked to be traded. Giants President Charles A. Stoneham demanded Terry sign on fair terms or stay out of baseball, amid a league wide salary slashing trend.

New York New York Giants pIy Vo Memphis Bill Terry Terry Charles A. Stoneham Giants New York Club Stonehead

Red Dawson Quits Tulane to Join Minnesota Coaching

Red Dawson, Tulane quarterback, leaves to become assistant coach at Minnesota under Bernie Bierman. Dawson has played in Bierman system and will join the Gophers next season.

Red Dawson Tulane University of Minnesota Bernie Bierman Dawson Bierman

Phil Orr Undergoes An Operation Here

Phil Orr a prominent young businessman in Hartselle underwent an appendix removal operation at Benevolent hospital last Friday night. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Orr and is reported resting nicely with friends hoping for a quick recovery.

Hartselle Phil Orr Benevolent Hospital Phil Charlie Orr Mr. Orr

Early Call For Vandy's Spring Grid Training

Vanderbilt assistant coach Russ Cohen issued the first spring training call for grid warriors on Monday marking the earliest start in school history. The initial roster included only freshmen and varsity reserves.

Russ. Cohen Vanderbilt Grid Warriors

Historical guidance on clear predicate wording

The instruction emphasizes forceful verbs and concise phrasing. Use active, direct wording such as "A mountain loomed up in the distance" instead of passive or weaker constructions like "A mountain was seen looming up in the distance."

Horoscope for those born on this day

Readers born today enjoy sports and recreation but keep business priorities clear and steady throughout activities. The tone emphasizes balance between leisure and work, urging steady focus and discipline.

Daily paper delivery offer for afternoon missed readers

If you miss your Daily in the afternoon, telephone 46 and a paper will be sent to you.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Down 1 Eastern Mediterranean

A brief crossword item features a daily down clue set in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The puzzle entry outlines a thematic wordplay challenge with clues pointing to geography and historic names. Readers are invited to fill the grid and enjoy the brainteaser.

Dusek Loser In Rapid Fire Bout In Birmingham

Earnie Dusek lost to George Zaharias in a rapid fire wrestling match at the municipal auditorium in Birmingham. Dusek crashed outside the ring after a headlong drive and could not continue after a series of body slams in the final fall.

Dusek Earnie Dusek George Zaharias George Municipal Auditorium Birmngham Earnie Zaharias Barnie Serger

Stars Absent In Tide Cage Line Up

UNIVERSITY Ala Jan 12 Coach Crisp faces Alabama basketball with no standout stars. About eight to ten players seem equal in ability. Sophomores Bauman and Munkasey show improvement and fit well. Cotten develops at center. Connatser and Freeman add depth as needed. Hood and Joyce departed last year leaving pivot concerns.

University Ala Crisp Alabama Bauman Hood Joyce Zeke Munkasey Connatser Freeman Cotten

Minor Leagues Committee Plans Further Action

In Louisville on January 12 the committee of five, after two days of consultation with MLB officials and equipment makers, agreed to push ahead with saving the minors. Chairman W G Granham announced an upcoming meeting in Durham on February 21. They will not hire a full time organizer to revive defunct leagues. rehabilitation rather will be led by committee members across the country.

Louisville W. G. Granham Durham N. C West Baden

Guard Laney Leads Tide Scoring Early in Season

Alabama basketball notes show guard Malcolm Laney leading with 18 points through three games against college opponents. Aiken and Collier are tied for second with 14 each, while Kimbrough, Munkasey, Bau man, Connatser, and others add contributions as the Tide opens 1930s play.

Malcolm Laney Walton Crisp Bama Malcolm Aiken Collen Tulane Greenies Cotten Howard Zeke Kimbrough Tulane Paul Munkasey

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Tigers and Tech Meeting Tech Dixie Jack Stewart Lindley Hatfield Charles Kaley Ralph Jordan Tom Satie Fase Enn Ohio State Commodores McAllister Iske Sims Puckett B. Markham Eee Decatur Roofers E Bryant Murdock Decatur Coal Mfg. Co Daily Europe England Germany Holland Mr. ‘Milne Millers and Barons Battle Loughran Vols St. Louis Cardinals Hack Wilson Lake Placid Parabel Thouvert Lesine Vandy Turkey Ranean Coast Institution of Learning India Greenland Ernie Paul Harper Jack Washburn Jack Kid Lott Washburn Alabama Cagemen Buchmann Barney Manchester Cahaba Red Ash Cahaba Turner Coal & Grain Co E. Moulton St
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