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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1933

Page

6

Riverside girls and Central boys win over Deshler

Riverside girls routed Deshler 29 to 15 while Central boys beat Deshler 27 to 18. Riverside dominated the girls game with strong backcourt and post play as Deshler showed passing skill but fell short. Central lacked team coordination but featured bright individual performances amid a rough rhythm.

Deshler High Asketeers Tuscumbia Riverside Deshler Bean Bean and Wear, Forwards; King and K, Yarbrough, Centers; N, Yarbrough Lintz Robinson Penney Russell Deshier Moss Sanders Scott Blackburn Beck McWilliams Goring Wheeler Hester Deshle Enlow Autry R. Wagner W. Wagner Blankenship James Banks Moye Hutson Yarbrough Eubanks Jas Smith Leeman Bolling

Fugitive Allen Escapes Chain Gang Finds New Life

Jim Allen, a former chain gang escapee, evades pursuers after bending his shackles and slipping into the woods. He reunites with Barney and Linda then moves toward Chicago, beginning a new chapter in construction work while pondering love and danger ahead.

Allen Barney Chain Bomber Linda Acctate Megro James Allen Jim Allen Alen Chicago Hell Chain Gang Babe Marie Helen

Tide ready to face Celtics with strengthened lineup

University of Alabama's basketball team expects its strongest lineup against the Celtics Saturday in Birmingham as star guards Ben Smith and Bob Cotten return from injuries. Reserve guards Freeman and Connatser impressed with 11 and 10 points respectively in recent games, while Freeman and Angelich contend for the other guard spot.

Celtics Freeman Phillips High Birmingham Angelich

Emigres Named Royalist Refugees After 1789 Flight

The word emigres described Royalists who fled France during the 1789 Revolution. They sought safety abroad, shaping early exile communities and influencing political loyalties in their new homes.

France

Einstein Returns to U S to Resume Work at Cal Institute

Nobel laureate Prof. Albert Einstein and Prau Einstein arrived in Los Angeles from Germany. The famed physicist plans to resume research at the California Institute.

Albert Einstein Prau Einstein Los Angeles Germany The California Institute

Former Boxers Clash on the Mat in New Orleans Bout

Two ex boxers clashed in a wrestling match in New Orleans as Marshall Dynamite Blackstock faced Jack Humberto. Both fighters previously met Battling Bozo and lost decisions to him.

New Orleans Marshall Dynamite) Blackstock Jack Humberto Battling Bozo

Gadsden to Stage Wrestling Shows

The Gadsden post of the American Legion will inaugurate wrestling programs beginning Friday evening January 20 in Alabama.

Gadsden Gadsden Post American Legion Alabama

Brother of Bozo Enters Amateur Ring in Birmingham

Woodrow Hambright, brother of Battling Bozo, has joined the Hambright family in amateur boxing in Birmingham. He follows family into the ring as a local lightweight contender gaining notice for his debut performance.

Bozo Scraps Woodrow Hambright Hambright Birmingham Battling Bozo

Ernie Nevers to Try For Degree

Ernie Nevers, assistant coach at Stanford, aims to return to school and earn a degree. Pop Warner called him the greatest football player he ever coached.

Ernie Nevers Stapford Pop Warner

Thomas Declines Chicago Coaching Offer

Coach Frank Thomas of Alabama says he is not in a position to consider an offer to become head coach at Chicago University. He advised an inquirer he would not entertain succeeding Coach Alonzo Stagg.

Frank Thomas Alabama Chicago University An Inquirer Thomas Alonzo Stagg

American Legion Curtails Passes for Wrestling Shows

The local American Legion post voted to end pass privileges for wrestling events. Ticket takers will admit no one without a ticket, and arena staff must present written passes to obtain special tickets placed in the box at the door. No admission without tickets.

The American Legion Legion

Two Games May Be Played Next Week

Central High may schedule two basketball games next week subject to opponent availability. Coach Taylor announced the plan as the school term length delay pushed completion of this year’s schedule into uncertainty.

Central High Taylor

Auburn Tigers Earn All-Southern Honors After Long Gap

Auburn placed two players on the official 1932 all Southern football team for the first time since 1920. Captain Jimmie Hitchcock, all American senior halfback from Union Springs, and Gump Arial, junior end from Birmingham, were Tigers to make the mythical eleven. Fats Warren and Noah Wins ton Caton previously held guard berths.

Auburn Ala Fats Warren Noah Winston Caton Jimmie Hitchcock Union Springs Gump Arianl Birmingham Tigers

Tarzan and Green 10 Offer Thrills at Legion Mat Show

The American Legion hosts a Monday night wrestling card led by Tarzan the Ape Man and Dutch Green in a return bout. Jack Sherry and Jimmy Demos also headline the one hour limit bout as Chris Jordan, the post matchmaker, works to secure a Decatur return. Fans flood arena as advance tickets move quickly.

Martin Arena Dutch Green Tarzan American Legion Jack Sherry Jimmy Demos Green Pans Chris Jordan Post Decatur Chris

Freshman Numerals Awarded at Auburn Aid to 1932 Team

Auburn Alabama January 13 1933 23 freshman gridsters and manager Rupert Wilson Montgomery awarded class numerals by the Alabama Polytechnic Institute athletic council upon recommendation of head freshman coach Earl McFaden. Freshman squad failed to win a game but aided undefeated varsity program.

Auburn Ala Rupert Wilson Montgomery Alabama Polytechnic Institute Athletic Council Earl McFaden Birmingham Southern Georgia Tech Georgia Tulane Troy State Teachers College

Mrs Pitts Returns Home After Major Operation

Mrs F E Pitts of Belle Mina has returned to her home at Thurd ay after a serious operation at Baugh's Infirmary several weeks ago.

F. E. Pitts Belle Mina Baugh’s Infirmary

Rabies ruled out after testing two dog heads

Two dog heads examined by the Tennessee Valley Laboratory on Thursday showed no rabies symptoms. One head came from Tuscumbia and the other from Decatur, and neither had accompanying history.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Tuscumbia Decatur

Ardmore man returns home after operation

H. B. Mangum of Ardmore has been at Baugh's for some time following surgery and can now return home. 1932 team Ariail is seen as a strong candidate for one of the two best ends in America in 1933.

H. B. Mangum Ardmore Baugh’s Ariail America

Six Members Will Join the A Club

Auburn announces the 1932 undefeated football team members to be initiated into the A club on January 21. Names include Jack Kemp, Bennie Fenton of Lakeland, Fla., Haygood Patterson of Montgomery, Tiny Holmes of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mike Welch of Atlanta, Jasper is noted as well. Porter Grant heads the club as president with Lee Johnson as vice president and Ike Parker as secretary and treasurer.

Auburn Ala the Plains Jack Kemp Bennie Fenton Lakeland Fla Haygood Patterson Montgomery Tiny Holmes Chattanooga Tenn Mike Welch Atlanta Sterling Porter Grant Dothan End Lee Johnson Langdale Center Ike Parker Ozark Lastee Grid Machine Grant

Drunk and Disorderly Charge and Coal Theft Case

A white man charged with being drunk and fighting on Moulton Street Thursday night drew a fine of 8.60 in police court this morning. A Black man, booked on a charge of stealing coal from the Southern Railway yards, was assessed a similar fine.

Moulton Street Southern Railway

Belle Mina Woman Recovers From Operation At Infirmary

Mrs. E. W. Pitts of Belle Mina is reported doing well at Baugh's Infirmary after undergoing an operation.

E. W. Pitts Belle Mina Baugh’s Infirmary

Resting nurse Mrs. L. R. Ryan recuperates after operation

Mrs. L R Ryan of Eva Route 1 is resting at Baughs following an operation performed Thursday.

L. R. Ryan Eva Route 1 Baugh’s

Install America's biggest X ray at Harper Hospital

Detroit's Harper Hospital installs the North American continent's largest X ray machine for cancer treatment. Dr Stewart Hamilton, hospital director, stands beside a transformer of the 1 500 000 volt unit costing 50000 dollars. The radium value this power would replace is about 7000009000 dollars.

North American Harper Hospital Detroit Stewart Hamilton

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