Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1935

Page

6

Quet for Cage Title in South Gathers Momentum This Week

In the SEC race Kentucky LSU and Tennessee vie for the title as contests loom. Vanderbilt gains form as leaders Kentucky faces Tulane twice on Lexington floors Friday and Saturday in a pivotal week of readouts.

Quet South Father Time NEW York Giants Kentucky Louisiana State Tennessee Vanderbilt Tulane Green Wave Lexington Wildcats Blue Grass Oglethorpe Chicago New York University Southeastern Sewanee-Beckley Sewanee Kentucky - Chattanooga

Golf From Wrong Side Opens In Miami Biltmore Event

The third annual Miami Biltmore lefthanders tournament began with contestants taking left handed shots. Everett G. Livesay of White Springs West Virginia won last year and aims to qualify today. Qualifying runs through tomorrow, match play starts Wednesday, and the finals set for Saturday.

Miami Fra Miami Biltmore Everett G. Livesay White Springs W. Va

Dodgers land first 1935 contract from Nick Tremark

The Brooklyn Dodgers have secured their initial 1935 signing as Nick Tremark, ex Manhattan College, becomes the first player under contract. The club trails the New York Giants in securing players.

Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Nick Tremark Manhattan

Auburn Forward Bobbie Blake Solid in Varsity Play

Auburn forward Bobbie Blake, a junior, holds a regular spot on the Alabama Polytechnic basketball varsity. His accurate shooting and quick floor work anchor the offense and defense as the season progresses.

Bobbie Blake Auburn Alabama Poly Blake

Southeastern 10 Open In Summer League Eyes Forming

Montgomery Alabama January organizers moved toward forming a six club Class B Southeastern Baseball League with Montgomery Selma Mobile Macon Columbus and Pensacola. A January 27 Montgomery meeting will set final entry and $2000 contract guarantees.

Montgomery Ala Selma Mobile Macon Columbus Pensacola Fla Maurie Block Southern Association Chattanooga Nashville Atlanta Southern Billy West Birmingham Barons Oliver French St. Louis Cardinals Joe Engle Jimmy Hamilton Paul Stevenson Alabama Georgia Florida Albany Moultrie Thomasville Dothan Ozark Troy Panama City Mariarina Gadsden and Anniston

Doubleheader Split as Hartselle, Danville Splitee?

The Hartselle and Danville girls and boys teams split a Saturday doubleheader in Danville. The girls edged Hartselle 18 to 8 after a tight first half, while Danville’s boys defeated Hartselle 34 to 19 as J. C. Pettit refereed both games.

Hartselle Danville Laverne Owens Pauline Stephenson Lucile Owens Sadie Pruitt Margaret Freeman Ruth McCaghren Sara Osborn Nelle Sample Laverne Johnson Lucile Wienman Barbara Peck Huth Harrison Martha Witt Burleson Elizabeth Blair Dolly Walters Katherine Bean Danville Boys William Lindsey J. W. Bims James West Guy Smith Rolf Smith Hulbert Burleson Cennter Willard Floyd Mason Wood Frank Smith Guy Roberts James Stephenson Rudolph Smith Morgan Boys J.C. Pettit

Wood McCauliff Lead In Miami Biltomore Doubles

In Miami Pla January 14 Wood Jr and Dr Eugene McCauliff of New York won the doubles title 6-3 6-4 1-6 6-3 over J Gilbert Hall and Berkeley Bell. Bryan M Grant Jr of Atlanta captured the Henry L Doherty challenge cup by beating Bell 6-4 6-2 6-3 in singles.

Miami Pla Sidney B. Wood, Jr Eugene McCauliff New York Wood Dr. McCauliff J. Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Berkeley Bell Bryan M. Grant, Jr Atlanta Henry L. Doherty Bell Grant

Treasury Position of January Given

The January 11 treasury report shows receipts 13 436 609 41 dollars and expenditures 29 664 767 49 dollars leaving a net balance of 2 501 833 580 27. Customs receipts for January total 9 665 199 04 and the fiscal year since July 1 shows receipts 1 961 110 369 00 against expenditures 3 737 995 662 42 with 1 909 147 739 46 of emergency spending. Gold assets stand at 48 263 114 986 24.

Washington Treasury

Death Ends After Friendly Exchange in Blue Pond Fight

In Blue Pond Alabama Chisolm R Coffy a 48 year old Cherokee county farmer was shot and killed by Will Ashley 57 during a friendly discussion that turned into a scuffle witnesses told Sheriff Porter Snead. The fatal shooting occurred yesterday following the apparent cordial conversation.

Blue Pond Ala Chisolm’ R Coffy Cherokee County Will Ashley Porter Snead Ashley

Dancer Tilly Losch Divorced From Edward James

London Jan 14 The divorce of Edward Frank Willis James and his wife Tilly Losch the Viennese dancer was among 285 decrees issued today by Sir Boyd Merriman the judge who had granted the original decree.

London Edward Frank Willis James Tilly Losch Boyd Merriman

Southeastern Baseball Circuit Shuts Down After 1932 Start

The circuit and its promotional director J. Walter Morris closed operations after the 1932 season began, ending several past successful years of activity in Alabama towns and Albany.

J. Walter Morris National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs Alabama Albany Southeastern

Nation's Best in Albany for Derby

Albany Ga Jan 14 40th annual field trials draw top nationwide dogs. Derby stake features 13 entrants as Walter Teagle names Norias Kremelin and Jacob France fields Alabama Scramble and Worry Wart. James Tufts elected Continental club secretary replacing F L Hadkins who remains treasurer. Dr Wallace Vail named judge replacing Dr James Sims.

Albany James Tufts Pinehurst N. C Continental Club F. L. Hadkins Staten Island N. Y Wallace Vail Greenwich James Sims Alabama Walter Teagle New York Norias Kremelin Derby Jacob France Baltimore

Twenty Grand Still Favored in Santa Anita Handicap

The Santa Anita handicap odds list Twenty Grand at 4 to 1 behind co favorites Equipoise and Cavalcade at 3 to 1. Backers keep faith in Twenty Grand despite a two year layoff while rivals Mate and Cavalcade are watched for upset potential.

C. Robert Kay Associated Press New York Payne Whitney Co. V. Whitney Isabel Dodge Sloane Twenty Grand Equipoise A. C. Bostwick Mate Equipo Santa Anita Cavalcade England

Champion Plans to Be In Milrose Games

Harold Manning of Wichita Kansas has entered the Milrose two mile invitational at Madison Square Garden on Feb 2. Manning won the national AAU 3000 meter steeplechase title in Milwaukee last summer and is set to face Joe McCluskey and other notable rivals including Ray Sears and William Zepp in the Millrose event.

New York Harold Manning Wichita Kans Milwaukee Madison Square Garden Manning Joe McCluskey Fordham McCluskey Ray Sears Butler William Zepp Michigan Normal

Old Masters Back of Young Players in Los Angeles Open

In the Los Angeles Open at Los Angeles Country Club the third round began with Vic Ghezzi leading after two rounds at 130. Johnny Revolta was two strokes back at 140, while 23 year old Italian players and a host of veterans including Gene Sarazen and Olin Dutra eyed the final 36 holes. Horton Smith and Jim Fogerty sat in the veteran group as MacDonald Smith began the third round at 146.

Los Angeles Country Club Los Angeles Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Wis Bobby Jones Willie Goggin San Francisco al Krueger Beloit Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Horton Smith Jim Fogerty Olin Dutra United States MacDonald Smith Scot

Burglars Steal $1175 in Nuts From Chicago Shop

A nut store in Chicago was broken into yesterday with thieves taking pecans and almonds valued at 1175 dollars. The incident followed by brief note on disease toll and a call to join the Anti Tuberculosis Association.

Chicago

Morgan County Loses Temporary Relief Director

Mrs. J. A. Woods returns from Montgomery meeting where Morgan county was chosen among nine counties to test home economics and vocational agricultural teacher services under the relief program. Miss Viola Suttles is noted as part of the state effort.

J. A. Woods Morgan County Montgomery Department of Education and Relief Administration Morgan Viola Suttles

Giants rely on aging infield as 1935 plans unfold

Eddie Briez reports the New York Giants expect veteran infielders to headline the 1935 season with Dick Bartell joining from Philadelphia and Bill Terry confident his aging crew can remain competitive in a three way race with St Louis and Chicago. Terry predicts he can still play first base, while Cruz and Jackson offer continued strength. overall, no major infield changes are planned. Meanwhile Decatur relief director post shifts as Miss SuttLes serves temporarily.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York New York Giants Bill Terry Terry Dick Bartelle Phillies He Terry Hughey Critz Travis Jackson Cruz Jackson Paul Waner Pirates Cards Cubs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dodgers Martin Arena American. Legion Joe Gunther Gus Kallio Joe Dillman Joe Blackstock Bobby Blake McCauliff Art Krenz Fat Freddie Jeniz Soanons Fitz Deans HSS Baer Max Baer Betty Dumbris Follies Murray Mayer Broadway Max Miss Dumbris Milrose Games Your Anti-Tuberculosis Association Auburn Guard Cleve Brown Alabama, Poly Brown SCYTH Relief Department Decatur Mrs Miss Suttles Wapeller AMD Mary Best Sons Piano. Company
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication