Yanks and Babe Ruth May Talk Contract Today
New York radio and newspaper reports say Babe Ruth may discuss his 1932 salary with the Yankees after a day of rumor. Ruth insisted he has not received a contract and doubts mail delivery, while The tabloid mentions Col Ruppert’s stance on $80,000 pay and notes teammates Gehrig and Gomez nearing deals.
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Babe Ruth
Yankees
Babe
Ruth
Col. Ruppert
Swat
Lou Gehrig
Vernon
Lefty) Gomez
Clock proposal from Auburn coach to install large stadium clocks
Auburn coach Chet Wynne urged installing large clocks in stadiums to show remaining time to fans and players. He argued timepieces would heighten interest and awareness of game progress on the field.
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Chet Wynne
Auburn
Gridiron Charges Bring Action Against USC
Hawkins of the University of Southern California faces disloyalty accusations over confinement before the Notre Dame game. An attorney for Hawkins says the student has quit school and will sue the university in court.
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William Hawkins
University of Southern California
Notre Dame
Hawkins
Dobbins Faces Tough Spring for Tide Roster
Decatur star Dick Dobbins will compete for a starting spot as Alabama prepares for next season. Veteran guards Earl Whitworth will miss, with Tom Hupke back and expected to be all Southern. Returnees Kirkland Frey Sims Sanford join Dobbins and Carter among the fresh Tanks entering spring drills.
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Decatur Lad
Hupke
Kirkland
Frey
Sims
Sanford
Dobbins
Carter
Ausbourne and Genaro to Renew Ring Battle in Birmingham
Jackie Ausborne and Mickey Genaro set for a return engagement at the municipal auditorium in Birmingham Monday night. They previously battled ten rounds here with Ausborne favored. Genaro has since found success in the southwest after a trip to New Orleans.
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Mickey Genaro
Municipal Auditorium
Birmingham
Ausborne
Genaro
New Orleans
Southwest
Fitzsimmons Balks At Giants Contract Standstill
Fred Fitzsimmons one of the warner Giants holdouts has refused to sign the new contract joining Mel Ott and Bil Terry in balking at salary cuts. The club has begun sweeping reductions this season.
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Fred Fitzsimmons
Giant Warner
Mel Ott
Bil Terry
Giants
Huntsville Man Named Grand Titan of Ku Klux Klan
The Huntsville Daily Times reports Thomas Hood, a Huntsville mail carrier, has been appointed grand titan of the Ku Klux Klan for the eighth district.
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Huntsville Daily Times
Thomas Hood
Huntsville
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Ku Klux Klan
Clarke unveils Esskaye movement to rise from Klan ashes
Edward Young Clarke announces a new organization named the Esskaye movement to lead the country from economic malaise and political incompetence. Clarke, formerly imperial Kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan, plans a first conference February 1-3 in Cleveland to organize five million members.
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Edward Young Clarke
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Esskaye
Clarke
Imperial Kleagle
Cleveland
Jacobs Cancel Walker Contests For Heavyweight Bout
New York Jan 14 In Miami Max Schmeling Mickey Walker heavyweight title fight called off by Schmeling manager after reports from Billy McCarney in Florida. Madison Square Garden Corp promoting through a subsidiary agreed to the cancellation citing poor gate prospects as the sole reason.
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Max Schmeling
Mickey Walker
Miami
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Billy McCarney
Florida
Madison Square Garden Corporation
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Jacobs
Auburn Tigers Baseball Schedule Set for 1931 Season
Auburn announces a 14 game Dixie League schedule for 1931 with10 conference games against Georgia Georgia Tech and Florida under coach Sam McAllister and captain Cliffordith. Key dates include April 8 9 15 16 18 19 22 23 29 30 and May 6 7 13 14 against Georgia Tech Florida and Oglethorpe in Atlanta or Auburn.
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Oglethorpe
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Lynn Murphy Names All-Star Decatur Football Picks
Decatur sports editor Lynn Murphy submits his high school all star selections for Alabama, naming Curley Sherman Q y Sewell Left Guard Jumbo Johnston Left Tackle Tartiat Moyo Right Tackle Whores Tauts Errors Rat Handly Right End Toe Gustin Quarterback Floyd Tuck Left Halfback Lawrence Bishop Right Halfback Raymond Pepper and praising the lineup for weight speed and deception.
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Alabama
Curley Sherman
Q Y Sewell
Jumbo Johnston
Tartiat Moyo
Lawrence Bishop
Raymond Pepper
Lynn Murphy
Possessed at the Princess with Crawford and Gable
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable star in Possessed at the Princess Theatre. The drama follows a factory girl who rises to wealth then confronts political scandal as her affair with Gable jeopardizes his chance to become governor. Wallace Ford debuts, with Skeets Gallagher and others in supporting roles.
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Florence Reed
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Frank Conroy
Marjorie White
John Miljan
Clara Blandick
Dobbs Favored for Crackers Manager Post
Johnny Dobbs, under contract to manage the Crackers this year, hopes to keep the job. If management seeks a change, he believes former Georgia Tech star Red Barron could take the position.
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Crackers
Cracker
Johnny
Red” Barron
Georgia Tech
Tech Stars Will Join the Lookouts
Two more Tech stars will take a whirl at a professional diamond career. Crum a freshman and Jimmy Dawson sub varsity catcher will receive a try out this spring with the Chattanooga Lookouts. Nevada has the largest remaining unbroken area of unreserved public land.
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Crum
Jimmy Dawson
Chattanooga Lookouts
Nevada
Bama Freshman Real Heavyweight Faces Stiff Spring Challenge
Alabama faces tough clash as spring training opens January 25 with reserves and former freshmen graduates challenging for varsity spots. Davenport, a 225 pound fresh tackle, headlines the heavyweight group entering competition.
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Godfree
Bama
Davenport
Riverside Girls Face Town Creek In Friday Basketball
Riverside girls prepare for a Friday evening game against Town Creek girls as part of a double bill. Central boys open their schedule with a fountain test alongside the Town Creek boys.
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Town Creek Girls
Central Boys
Town Creek Boys
Daily Crossword Puzzle FrontTue Remains of a wound and more
A dense crossword grid labeled with clues across and down for a daily puzzle. Clues cover themes from anatomy to geography with entries like Remains of a wound Excessive self esteem Poke Ren Bathe and many others across the numbered positions.
Fair sales at the Decatur curb market today
Decatur curb market saw fair sales as several vendors offered fresh garden produce. Shoppers followed typical Thursday patterns, buying garden provisions for the home table.
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Decatur Curb
Decatur
Athens Curb Market Open Wednesdays and Saturdays
The Athens curb market will operate each Wednesday and Saturday morning from 7 to 10. Marion Spidle, Limestone county home demonstration agent, urges Athens residents to support the curb market. Classified ads promote local commerce and Decatur merchants supporting churches schools and city.
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Marion Spidle
Limestone County Home Demonstration
Decatur
Tigers edged Georgia Tech 25 to 22 in road win
Auburn leads 4–0 in Southern Conference after beating Georgia Tech 25 22 on the road. Examinations pause practice through Jan 21 before Florida series in Gainesville. Key players Stewart Lumpkin Jordan Kaley Hatfield lead a tight defense with strong first half finish.
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Roy Mundroff
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Tom Lumpkin
Ralph Jordan
Lindley Hatfield
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Hatfield
Lumpkin
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Jordan
Harbin Lawson
Warren McMahan
George Jenkins
Twenty eight Kiwanis clubs active across Alabama
Twenty eight Kiwanis clubs are busy in Alabama with live programs affecting community and county life. Alabama district members include Abbevily Anniston Auburn Bessemer Birmingham Carbon Hill Clanton Cullman Decatur Dothan Ensley Eufaula Eutaw Fairfield Florence Gadsden Huntsville Jasper Mobile Montgomery Opelika Ozark Selma Sheffield Troy Tuscaloosa Tuscumbia Winfield.
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States With Highest Foreign-Born Proportions
The article notes New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Massachusetts as states with the largest share of foreign born residents based on the data.
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Ilinois
Massachusetts
Butler Seen as Possible Ambassador to Great Britain
Rumors say former Senator William Butler of Massachusetts may be named ambassador to Great Britain after Charles G. Dawes retires. Butler, Coolidge campaign manager and former RNC chairman, declined comment. White House sources say Butler’s name has not been considered.
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Washington
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Record Discharge Help Promised by Legion Commander
Commander Bob Catlett urges Legion members to record discharges. Probate Judge B. L. Malone provides a special book for recording discharges and offers free service for all ex servicemen.
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American Legion
Bob Catlett
B. L. Malone
Montgomery Will Be Farm For Vols
The Montgomery club of the Southeastern league will serve as a farm for the Nashville Vols. Jimmy Hamilton the Nashville business manager announced a working agreement between the Vols and the Alabama outfit.
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Nashville Vols
Jimmy Hamilton
Nashville Club
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Alabama Outfit
Young Warden Roy C Beeler Represents at Alabama Episcopal Convention
Roy C Beeler warden of St. Peter's Mission serves as delegate to the 101st Episcopal Church convention in Alabama. He is noted as one of the youngest delegates attending the gathering.
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Roy C. Beeler
St. Peter’s Mission
Episcopal Church
Alabama
Mr. Beeler
Time Nears for All Time All-Star Grid Picks
The Daily invites readers to submit all star selections for a retrospective gridiron team. A fan signing as C. finds his choices listed, naming Roy Handy left end Dick Dobbins left tackle Jumbo Johnson left guard Jare Kirby center Hoss Burns right guard Curly Sewell right tackle Jimmie Eubanks right end Charlie Smith quarterback Floyd Tuck left halfback Pete West right halfback Raymond had Tullback.
Carmichael Plans Delegate Run for Democratic National Convention
A. H. Carmichael prominent Alabama attorney says he will soon announce his candidacy for delegate to the Democratic national convention from the state at large. He is widely known across Alabama and his supporters express confidence.
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A. H. Carmichael
Ascumbia
Carmichael
Alabama
Spencer Miller to Address Huntsville Episcopal Meeting
Spencer Miller, a leading authority on Industrial Relationship, will address the Episcopal convention in Huntsville on Wednesday January 20 at 7 30 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Almon H. P. Abbott will be another speaker at the convention.
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Episcopal Convention
Huntsville
Almon H. P. Abbott
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14 Door 1929 Chevrolet Sedan Bargain
A-1 motor and good tires on a 1929 Chevrolet sedan offered as a real bargain. See C. B. McRae at Johnston Street City Hall for details.
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C. B. McRae
Johnston Street City Hall
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