Green and Tarzan Battle in High Profile Pro Wrestling Bout
A capacity crowd is expected at Martin arena for the Green and Tarzan bout in an American Legion wrestling show. The return clash showcases two of the South’s fastest lightweights, with Jack Sherry and Jimmy Demos starting the card. Tarzan’s unique style and Green’s rough, action packed fighting promise a humdinger for fans.
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Tarzan
American Legion
Martin Arena
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Sherry
Jimmy Demos
Alabama Beaten By Pro Cage Team
The University of Alabama cage team fell 43 to 34 to a professional squad. The Celtics led by one at halftime before the pros pulled away to a decisive second half victory.
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Alabama
University of Alabama
Celtics
Hornsby Defends Quit of Cubs Job Amid Criticism
Rogers Hornsby declares he quit as manager of the Chicago Cubs last summer and was not fired. He blames office critics for his resignation and says club officials interfered with his management.
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Rogers Hornsby
Chicago Cubs
Tide Training to Begin on January 23
Crisp athletic director says February weather favors spring training. February will start the Tide schedule next year.
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Crisp
Petrolle to Fight Dutchman Van Klaveren at Madison Square Garden
Billy Petrolle meets Dutchman Bep van Klaveren in Madison Square Garden on a Friday night to defend his lightweight title claim. It will be Petrolle’s first bout since a recent ring layoff.
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Terror
Mil
Bep van Klaveren
Windmill
Madison’ Square Garden
Petrolle
Grip most vital Sarazen asserts in golf wisdom
Gene Sarazen, recovering in a Los Angeles hospital from influenza, says the grip is the most vital factor in championship golf. He urges golfers to maintain a correct grip and stance and avoid trying new ideas.
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Gene .Sarazen
Los Angeles
Cats and Vandy Lead SEC With Unbeaten Streaks
Kentucky Wildcats and Vanderbilt Commodores top the circuit with three wins each and no defeats. Mississippi stays unbeaten with two victories as Alabama and Georgia each hold four wins but one loss. Florida upset Georgia 33 to 32.
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Wildcats
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Commodores
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Orida
Chooses Sister to Lead Auburn Dance
Allen Rogers of Greenville a star on the 1932 Auburn football team will escort his sister Ettie Beeland Rogers a sophomore at Alabama College Montevallo to lead the grand march at the junior prom at Alabama Polytechnic Institute on Friday night Rogers also runs the 440 yard dash on the track team and is president of Auburn's junior class
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Allen Rogers
Greenville
Chet Wynne
Ettie Beeland Rogers
Alabama College
Montevallo
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Allen
Three Games Set for Auburn Tigers on Road Swing
Auburn's 1933 basketball schedule adds a Birmingham road game with Howard in Birmingham Thursday night and a trip to Nashville to face Vanderbilt on Saturday. Coach Sam McAllister fields two competing five to form his best lineup as midterms delayed practice. Auburn has won two and lost two this season, with key early results noted against Auburn A-Star, Hubbard Hardware, and Lanett Athletic Club.
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Birmingham
Tigers
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Birmingham Southern
Magic City
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Plainsmen
Baton Rouge Tigers
Auburn A-Star
Hubbard Hardware
Auburn All-Stars
Lanett Athletic Club
Bengals
McAllister
All-Stars
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Mason
Jenkins
Arthur
Kelley
Baker
Morris
Sindler
Amianl
McMahan
Brown
Ellis
Quinney
Ole Miss to face Tide and Tulane in four straight
Ole Miss prepares for a tough four game slate against Alabama, Tulane and a pair of off nights. Earl Bauman leads the Tide in scoring with Zeke Kambrough and Franklin Nobles also key as Alabama seeks balance on offense and steady defense.
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Earl Bauman
Zeke Kambrough
Franklin Nobles
Nobles
Smith
Angelich
Freeman
Tulane Greenies
Bauman
Kimbrough
Cotten
Ben Smith
Not Defeated On Home Court In Four Years
The Alabama basketball team remains undefeated at home for four years, with only an away loss to the Terrible Swedes, an independent lineup. A December two game set against the Swedes ended in a split.
Alabama Freshmen Undefeated for Two Seasons
The Alabama freshman basketball team has not lost a game in two years, remaining undefeated last season and the one before. Three players from last year join the varsity this season including guards Angelich Rhordanz and forward Walker.
Spring Football To Start Jan 23 At Alabama
Alabama begins spring football practice on Monday January 23 with six weeks of sessions at Denny Field. Coach Frank Thomas says the early start avoids spring sports conflicts and aims for better February weather for football. About 125 candidates are expected to report for the six week period.
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Alabama
Thomas
Denny Field
Bobby Jones Still Wields Mean Stick
Retired golfer and Augusta National Golf Course president Bobby Jones showed his changeable form by shooting the course three under par after welcoming guests during opening days. He designed the course and remains a guiding figure in its operations.
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Bobby Jones
Augusta National Golf Course
Auburn Star Red Jenkins Adds Pounds Fast
Auburns high scorer Red Jenkins a senior forward from Columbus Ga has added 26 pounds to his five foot seven frame since the 1932 cage season. Jenkins weighed 145 at season end 1932 and now weighs 171 still fast and agile as one of two lettermen out for the 1933 Tigers.
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Auburn
Ala
Red Jenkins
Columbus
Jenkins
Athens Highway to Be Opened Soon
The Athens-Huntsville highway section now under construction will open for 30 days once one remaining mile is graveled. After this trial period the road will open for permanent paving.
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Athens-Huntsville
Lives Two Years With Broken Neck
Services were held at New Hope in Madison County for Murray Walker who lived two years with a broken neck after an automobile accident and then died.
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Panera
New Hope
Madison County
Murray’ Walker
Decatur Lads Among State's Brightest Freshmen
The 7 brightest freshmen list, announced by Dr. A F Harmon state superintendent, includes Decatur students George F Walker and John H Green Jr both graduates of Dental high school. From 11 colleges a 2,000 freshman exam determined the honors. Locals congratulate the two Decatur youths today.
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Montgomery
Decatur
George F. Walker
John H. Green, Jr
Dental High School
Bible Classes Begin Tuesday at Westminster Church
Tentative plans announced for a Bible conference at Westminster Presbyterian Church starting Tuesday. Dr. William Pettingill renowned Bible teacher will present lectures daily at 10 am and 7 30 pm. open to all denominations and faiths. Rev E N Hart invites broad attendance. Pettingill helped prepare the Scofield Reference Bible with local pastors coordinating.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
William Pettingill
E. N. Hart
Cullman Post American Legion Holds Sunday Meeting
The Cullman county post of the American Legion held an interesting meeting Sunday afternoon at the courthouse. State Commander Eddie Murray and Vice-Commander F. L. Wyatt spoke along with Commander Roy C. Billings from Decatur post and other Legionnaires attended.
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Cullman County
American Legion
Eddie Murray
F. L. Wyatt
Roy C. Billings
Decatur Post
Three Defendants Fined in Police Court
Three defendants appeared in police court this morning all described as negro. Two faced charges of violation of prohibition laws and one was charged with petit larceny.
Todays Temperature Reported By Weather Bureau
The weather bureau lists a maximum 62 degrees and a minimum 32 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock.
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the Weather Bureau Today
No Rainfall Recorded in 24 Hour Period
There was no rainfall here during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a m today.
River Level Drop Report at Local Gauge
The Tennessee river was falling today with a gauge reading of 11.8 feet at 7 o clock. The data indicates a continuing decline in river height through the day.
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Tennessee
Cleveland Probate Judge Fired Veterans Court Attaches
Judge George S. Addams of Cleveland discharged veteran court attaches to aid “deserving Democrats.” He earned $12,000 salary and began a three month Florida vacation the day he fired the men. Prominent Cleveland lawyers moved to have his job removed for not remaining on the bench.
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George S. Addams
George 8. Addams
Cleveland
Florida
Fugitive From a Chain Gang Faces New Escape Plan
Chapter VI shows James Allen and Bomber planning a bold break after nine months as model prisoners. A dump truck hijack and a dynamite blast destroy the bridge, severing pursuit as Helen reappears in a Chicago alley amid lingering danger.
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Allen
Pursuit Ends In Explosion As Convicts Flee
A dramatic escape ends with a bomber shot in the chest lighting a fuse to dynamite as pursuers crash forward. The blast wounds and scatters the attackers, while Allen flees into darkness leaving the girl to plead for money and follow with a final whispered plea.
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Jim
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