Dempsey Margins Return Anticipated For Sharkey Stribling Bout
Miami Beach expects a Dempsey comeback for the February 27 Sharkey Stribling match. Madison Square Garden officials signed the contracts with Dempsey earning 20 percent of gross gate. Stribling signs with Garden option for next fight. Carey edits plans for 50 000 seats, $60 000 cost, and possible referee choice before seven days prior to the bout.
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Miami Beach
Fia
Stribling
Boston
Stribling, Sr
Sharkey
Dempsey
George L. Rickard
John Levy
Garden Corporation
Richard Kennel Club
William Carey
Madison Square Garden
Carey
Tex Rickard
Garden
Florida
Rickard
Chicago
Rickard Kennel Club
Dampsey
Falkville Blue Devils Hampered by Illness for Cullman Game
Falkville's Blue Devils face Cullman tonight with star center Thesker Elam out due to illness. The team gathers effort against one of North Alabama's strongest county squads in a tough season assignment.
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Falkville
Blue Devils
Cullman
Thesker Elam
Elam
Cullman County
North
Alabama
Hill Chevrolet Manager on Business in Atlanta
A. W. Hill, manager of the Hill Chevrolet Company, is in Atlanta, Georgia, on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hill
The
Hill Chevrolet Company
Atlanta, Ga
Flu milder than 1918 but Vicks sets record
Health authorities urge treating even slight colds as they can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia. The notice highlights heavy demand for Vicks VapoRub with Vicks laboratories operating all night and producing 375,000 jars daily due to its use as a preventive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicks
Vicks VapoRab
Vicks Laboratories
Fairview Fights Falkville Amid Illnesses
Fairview vocational school will face the Falkville Blue Devils next as Falkville battles influenza after a measles outbreak. The 1928 Falkville team, once among the state's best, contends with lingering illness affecting its lineup this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Vocational School
Falkville Blue Devils
Falkville
Hunt Aims To Expand Decatur Boy Scout Troops
E C Hunt of the Tennessee Valley Council expects continued growth of the Decatur scouting program begun in 1928. He notes Decatur troops are among the council leaders, having earned nearly half of the council merit badges in 1928, and believes their record will interest locals seeking a functioning Scouts organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hunt
Tennessee Valley Council of Boy Scouts
Decatur
Hunt
Back on duty for Daily staff member
Mrs David Drake of The Daily returns to work after several days illness with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Drake
Daily Staff
Redbirds Ready for Decatur Shooters in Central Gym Showdown
Haleyville's Redbirds travel to Decatur High for a Thursday 7:30 contest at Central Gym. Decatur aims to rebound after a season-opening win and a loss to the Decatur Independents, with Bronough and Price at forwards, West at center, Lanier and Huie at guards, and Reeder and Cottrell as reserves.
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Haleyville
Redbird
Decatur
Cullman County
Central Gymnasium
Redbirds
Fettle
Elkmont
Decatur Independents
Hanceville
Decatur Boys
Boston
Philadelphia
Bronough
Price
West
Lanier
Huie
Reeder
Cottrell
Marine Corps Aviation Inquiries and Enlistment Details
Birmingham recruiting office explains aviation duty requires general service enlistment and three months at Parris Island. Applicants may request aviation duty through the commandant in Washington, D C. Ideal recruits have mechanical training, experience with gas engines, or machinist skills, plus high school education and discipline. a strong desire for aviation duty is essential.
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Birmingham Marine Corps
Second Avenue
Birmingham
Ala
Marine Corps
Parris Island
8. C
Washington, D. C
Johnson Becomes Circuit Judge in Eleventh District
J Fred Johnson, a renowned Florence attorney, has assumed duties as judge of the eleventh judicial circuit, succeeding long serving Judge Charles P Almon. The appointment marks a notable shift in North Alabama's judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Johnson
Florence
North
Alabama
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Charles P. Almon
Wright May Get the Solicitorship
Morgan County attorney Wade Wright, the county solicitor, is among the names mentioned as a potential successor to the late John R. Sample. Judge O. Kyle and Melvin Hutson are also heard as candidates, while Marvin Kelley has announced he will not apply.
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Morgan County
John R. Sample
Wade Wright
Morgan
Judge O. Kyle
Melvin Hutson
Marvin Kelley
General Manager Hosiery Co. Is Here
G. B. Paxton new general manager of Cooper-Wells and Co. hosiery plant operators in St. Joseph Michigan and Decatur arrives for first official inspection trip since assuming active management after the death of J Wells. He is joined by Bernard C Dohne of the St. Joseph offices as they plan the year and review local plant operations.
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G. B. Paxton
Cooper-Wells & Co
St. Joseph
Mich
Decatur
J. ©. Wells
Mr. Paxton
Bernard C. Dohne
Rheumatism Cure Offered By Paul Case
A WWI-era ad offers a free rheumatism prescription mailed to recipients who send their address to Paul Case of Dept. A-2 in Brockton. The letter cites use by thousands and invites postal requests with no cost or obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paul Case
Dept
A-2
Brockton
Gobblers of Virginia Tech Show Promising Basketball Talent
The Gobblers of Virginia Polytechnic Institute display strong potential for the basketball squad this year with several talented players and improving team chemistry evident in early workouts and practice games.
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Gobblers
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Changing Rules in Basketball For Better Play
Forrest C. Allen argues for progress in basketball rules while noting officials resist new interpretations. He supports the anti block dribble rule, warns on guarding from the rear, and calls for enforcement to curb stalling with one yard and freezing-ball rules. He stresses officials must adapt to changes despite ingrained habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
Basketball Rules Committee
Aid Station Talk to Launch Early Morning Broadcasts
WBBM Chicago plans a series of dawn broadcasts focusing on topics of interest to the station. Amos and Andy of WMAQ comedy have added WMBS Harrisburg to their network. The Omaha Livestock Exchange will air daily market information via remote control from WOW Omaha.
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WBBM
Chicago
Amos and
Andy
WMAQ
WMBS
Harrisburg
Omaha Livestock Exchange
Aoe
WOW
Omaha
Radio and TV Listings Highlight Local Programming Changes
Blso appears as a reg on WEAF with the National Orchestra on Saturday January 12 featuring Ernest Bloch's America. Main Street on WOR Newark marks its sixtieth and final Titusville broadcast on January 15. Mayor Luke Higgins aims to run the town station after broadcasting experience. Leonard E L Cox plans to replace the series script to better portray American life.
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Main Street
WOR
Newark
Titusville
Luke Higgins
Leonard E. L. Cox
Black Bears Receive Bids For Two Games
The Tuscaloosa Black Bears, state football champions in 1928, have invitations to play in Tampa Florida and Dayton Ohio. Coached by Paul Burnum, brother of H D Burnum, highway chief, the team continues a uninterrupted season as it seeks two scheduled games away from home.
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Tuscaloosa
Pepper Leads His Lads To 21 17 Extra Session Victory
Pepper guided the Independents to a 21 17 win over the Decatur high lads in an overtime finish at Central gym. The game ended 15 15 after regulation as Pepper, Layman, Whitt, Hogan, Perie, Gustin, Leopard and Johnson anchored the surge. Spectators recalled the old rivalry and boosted the high school athletic fund through the fracas.
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Railbirds
Decatur High
Independents
Central Gym
Raymond Pepper
Pepper
Layman
Whitt
Hogan
Perie
Gustin
Leopard
Johnson
May Form Team to Play Handball
Interest grows in handball as players in the city prepare for a YMCA tournament. Plans call for five to ten teams of two men each, to be formed and compete during the winter months. Several players have already demonstrated skill on outdoor YMCA courts amid cold winds. Past tournaments have been popular with local businessmen taking an hour for physical conditioning.
Appointments of Dr. Tyler for second round schedule
Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, released a full second round list of church appointments. The plan covers Feb through May with dates, stations, preaching and conference times, plus notes on district conference at Hartselle April 23 24-26 and a prep request for Q C records and conference claims.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Hartselle Station
Decatur Central
Austinville Sta
Decatur 9Th Street
A. m. Flint Ct
Flint
Pettusville
Boyds
Decatur Ct
Shady Grove
Cullman
Arkadelphia Ct
Tiger Dribblers Face Tough Southern Conference Schedule
Auburn builds for a hard Southern Conference slate starting January 18 against Southern College of Florida. Coach Bohler experiments with 18 players to find the best combination as DuBose anchors the club alongside Smith Anderson and Harmon. Forwards include Mullin Kennedy DeVaughn Chamblee with guards James Vines Yarbrough Chappell Frazier Creel and H Smith.
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Victor Savage, JR
Ala
Plainsmen
Tiger
Southern College of Florida
Tigers
G. M. Bohler
Auburn
DuBose
A. L. Smith
Anderson
Harmon
Mullin
Kennedy
DeVaughn
Chamlee
James
Vines
Yarbrough
Chappell
Smith
Chamblee
Fulton
Howell
Frazier
Creel
H. Smith
Local Preacher Reports Highlight Orders Listed
W. H. Hawkins, E. Upton, M. M. Newton, G. E. Boyd, E. G. Mackey, and E. D. Totherow are named in a report on local preachers orders and related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hawkins
E. Upton
M. M. Newton
G. E. Boyd
E. G. Mackey
E. D. Totherow
Local Government Topic Set for Rotary Meeting
Local government will be the discussion topic before the Rotary club on Monday with the public relations committee in charge. City officials will be guests as the club plans to acquaint members with phases of local life in the next ten weeks.
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Rotary Club
Roads From Cullman County To Decatur Praised
Authorities report excellent road conditions on routes linking Cullman County to Decatur highlighting smooth travel, reduced congestion, and maintained highways aiding regional transport and commerce. Local officials urge caution during peak travel times.
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Cullman County
Decatur
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Georgia
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HI Shooters
Hanceeville Lads
Wright
Hosiery Co
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Charlie Baker
Rginz, Tech
ARG
Gaga Tech
John Looney Guard
ED Zirkle
J-M- Brown
Sammy Rice
Forrest C
Phog
Associated Press
Kdka Little Symphony Orchestra
WEAF
We of
National Orchestra
Ernest Bloch
America
Black Bears
Tyler
Athens Ct
Bethlehem
Athens Sta
Cambridge Ct
Isoms
Courtland-Hillsboro
Trinity
Danville
Lebanon
Tiger Dribblers
Bank Street
Joe’s Cab
Cottrell’s
Railroad St
Hill
Woolworth’s
O. K. Shoe Shop
W. Lafayette St
Move’s Barber Shop
Pagnias
New River
Teeer Federal Reserve Syst
Central National
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