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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1935

Page

7

Yankees to Offer Ruth One More Year as Manager Prospect

Yankees plan a one year contract to Babe Ruth for 1935 with Col Ruppert saying he will not block Ruth if a club hires him as manager. Ruppert expects Ruth to sign though no club has approached for manager role. Possible paths include Ruth as assistant or part time player for a Braves or Red Sox linkage.

Alan Gould New York Babe Ruth New York Yankees Babe Jacob Ruppert Yankees Rath Ruppert Associated Press Ruth Charles Boston Red Sox Bill McKechnie Braves Emile Fuchs Ee Evis Dart-dlene Slay

New Records Sought at Miami Air Meet

Miami January 12 Their hidden new speed marks today in the closing hours of Miami s seventh annual all American air meet. Dare devils of the air aimed to beat 225.465 miles an hour average set by Roger Don Rae of Lansing Michigan who won the Colonel E H R Green trophy race Rae s straightaway speed on the 2 mile course was estimated at 250 miles an hour Rae won 225 dollars in prize money.

Miami Fia Dare Devils Roger Don Rae Lansing Mich E. H. R. Green Rae

McCalister Named South Carolina Head Coach of Athletics

Don McCallister, 31, University of Illinois graduate and 200-pound line coach, has been selected by the University of South Carolina Athletic Advisory Board to succeed William Lawrence Laval as head coach of athletics. He comes from Waite High School in Ohio where he has coached for four years. He will be joined by assistants Pauly and Carl Stamman as part of his Gamecock staff. Salary details to be announced.

Columbia 8. C Don MocCallister University of Illinois South University of South Carolina University Athletic Advisory Board William Lawrence Laval McCallister Waite High Ohio Carl Dutch) Stamman Gamecock Institution Pauly Washington Jeff Announcement McCalister

Extra Heats May Be Required In Meet

In Brownsville Tennessee on January 12 judges faced possible extra heats to name an amateur champion at the all America field trial club. If dogs Flying Sea and Outactie meet the standard set by Mr Joe and Equipoise the four finalists would enter final heats for the stake winner.

Brownsville Tenn Flying Sea

Quitting Teams Up in Baseball Manager Talk

Commentator doubts player happiness away from baseball if he does not become a manager. The quote hints at an ongoing career crossroads and potential departure from the sport.

A U S Plan Aims to Grow Youth Sports Across Nation

In 1935 the Amateur Athletic Union outlines a major reorganization plan to create new districts and smaller units to boost youth athletic development. It calls for opening armories and fields to foster open competitions for boys and girls, and seeks cooperation with allied bodies like Y M C A and Knights of Columbus to promote healthy minds through sound bodies.

Jeremiah T. Mahoney Amateur Athletic Union of United States New York Amateur Athletic Union of the America Knights of Columbus

Briscoe Leads Local Scoring With Isbell Close Behind

Briscoe tops the Red and Black with 40 points as Isbell trails by two at 38. Drake and Francis each have 21, Wilson 2, Lentz 1, Kem miteser 0, totaling 123 for the squad.

Briscoe Isbell Drake Francis Wilson Lentz Kemmiteser

Girl Cage Star Is Stricken at School

Miss Katie Waddell, a star on the girls basketball team, is ill with appendicitis at the Higdon home after suffering the attack at school Friday. Doctors hope to avoid surgery and she aims to return to practice next week.

Katie Waddell Harry Higdon Miss Waddell

Grid Negotiations Delay Fall Football at West End

Negotiations for a football game with West End remain unsettled and hanging fire. An offer has been made by West End but has not been accepted, keeping scheduling uncertain for the fall game here.

West End

Berkeley Bell to Oppose Atlantan in Miami Final

Berkeley Bell of New York faced Bryan M. Grant of Atlanta in the finals of the third annual Miami Biltmore tennis tournament at Miami. Bell overcame Sidney Wood Jr. to reach the final test and sought the title against Grant today.

Miami Fla Atlanta Bryan M Bitsy) Grant Berkeley Bell New York Sidney B. Wood, Jr America

Georgians Win On Early Lead

The University of Georgia basketball team raced to an early advantage against Florida and defeated the Gators 34 to 30 in Athens. Georgia led 14 to 10 at the half and maintained the edge throughout.

Athens University of Georgia Florida Gators Georgia

Decatur Winners Again In Birmingham District Play

Decatur's Red and Black basketball team secured another victory in Birmingham district play, defeating West End 33 to 18 after beating Ramsey Tech in the opener. Briscoe led scoring against West End with 10 points and Isbell top-scored versus Ramsey Tech with 13.

West End Decatur Birmingham Ramsey Tech Briscoe Isbell

Kallio to Defend World Middleweight Title in Decatur

Promoter Chris Jordan brings a high profile title bout to Decatur Tuesday night. Gus Kallio, world middleweight champion, faces Joe Gunther of Nashville with Kallio’s N W A and N B A belts on the line. Freddie Knichel from St. Louis is noted in coverage.

Decatur Chris Jordan American Legion Gus Kallio Joe Gunther Nashville Jordan Kallio Gunther Cincinnati Detroit Kallie N. B Freddie Knichel St. Louis

Puzzle Fill In The Crossword Style Clue List

A dense list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numbers and partial hints. Includes terms from medicine, geography, music, finance, and daily life. Clues reference languages, objects, and common words, inviting solution in a standard puzzle grid.

Threats on Life of Boy Nab Beal in Newton Case

Federal agents and Newton police guard the Beal family home after two months of threats demanding $25,000. Aimed at Thomas P. Beal Jr and his sister Judith, the letters describe the method of payment and follow-up phone threats. Authorities call the letters not cranks and continue the secret investigation.

Newton Mass Thomas P. Beal, Jr Beal Lawrence Road Chestnut Hill Judith Cranks

Tennessee Team Beats Tulane 38-18

The Tennessee sophomore basketball squad defeated Tulane 38 to 18 in Knoxville. UT led 28 to 4 at the half and did not allow a field goal by Tulane until five minutes into the second half. Marshall scored 13 points to pace UT.

Knoxville Tenn University of Tennessee Tulane Greenies Marshall Tennessee

Vanderbilt Wins Over the Tigers

Vanderbilt University basketball edged Auburn 37 to 27 in Nashville in the opening conference game. Jim Scoggins led with 12 points as Plasman added 10 and coach Josh Cody rotated substitutes after building a early lead. The teams were to meet again tonight.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University Auburn Plainsmen Vandy Jim Scoggins Vanderbilt Scoggins Plasman Josh Cody Commodore

Fly­er and Don Cortez to Vie in Semi Final Show

The flyer outlines a semi final match between Flyer and Don Cortez, a two falls out of three bout with a one hour limit, and a main event two falls out of three with a two hour limit. Despite the championship status, no advance ticket prices will apply.

Don Cortez

Hepburn Stars In The Little Minister On Screen

Katharine Hepburn stars as Bobbie in The Little Minister a talking picture at the Princess Theatre Wednesday and Thursday. John Beal Alan Hale and Frank Conroy headline a strong supporting cast in this romantic drama set in Thrums with RKO backing.

Katharine Hepburn James M. Barrie Talking Picture Screen Miss Hepburn Bobbie Princess Theatre Morning Glory RKO Radio John Beal Hollywood Gavin Dishart Rob Dow Frank Conroy Lord Rintoul Donald Crisp Lumsden Hare Andy Clyde Billy Watson Beryl Mercer Dorothy Stickney Mary Gordon Bill Malyon Reginald Denny Leonard Carey Herbert Burnston Harry Beresford Barlowe Borland Thrums Maude Adams

FDR Plans Broad Security Program With Detailed Legislation Next

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt will propose a broad security program to Congress and let lawmakers draft the specifics. The unemployment insurance payroll tax rate and funding split remain to be decided, with a likely bill mirroring last session’s proposal by Senator Wagner and Representative Lewis. Debate over old age pensions centers on a possible monthly $40 and government state sharing, with first year costs estimated between 75 and 100 million dollars.

Washington Roosevel Congress Unders N. Y Representatoi Lewis

Community Center honors donors for Christmas gifts

Officers of the East Side Community Center thank the city for toys clothing and fruits donated for needy children. At the Christmas tree 135 children received presents. Fifty families received food baskets and clothing totaling gifts for 125 children who did not attend.

East Or Easion

The Little Minister Studio Romance With Katharine Hepburn

A lavish film set in Thrums near Hollywood recreates Barrie's tale with meticulous fidelity. Katharine Hepburn and a leading cast portray the Gypsy girl and the youthful clergyman in a romance long cherished since Barrie's 43 years ago.

Thrums Barrie Hollywood Robert Watson Miss Hepburn James M. Barrie

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Col. Ruppert Waite High School Carolina Dodge Bargain Plymouth Wrecker Service TUR Motor CO Jassie Brands Hauptmann John F Jassie’ Condon Flemington, N. J Hauptmann John Lindbergh Kemmitter Ramsey Cleage Royal Wesson Haynsworth Happer Conway Latimer Stewart Noojin Draper Hal Smith Hes Borman Osment Evers Coshatt Elliott Sand Hill ATLAS Tigers THE Sinclair BEE Line Service Roland G. Langley W. J. Williams General Tire Pershing John J. Pershing Hepburn Princess Bill FDR Solons
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