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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1932
Page
6
Central books two games this week as Nashville team invades Saturday night. The lineup features Coach Team Jack Kirby Red Wells Claudie Hallmark Dewoody Wilkinson Papenburg Otha Wilson Scrappy Moore.
The Decatur Daily unveils a two-team all star gridiron lineup from local era greats. Key selections include Dobbins at tackle, Gustin as quarterback, Conley and Burns at guard, Moye at center, Gustin as standout back, and Holt and Carr among honored backs, with praise for their speed, power and leadership.
A fan signing as The Campus Idiot submits a belated all star selection covering six years. It names Eubanks Moye Poteet Russell and others, praising Eddie Moye and Lanier for leadership and defense while noting critiques of certain ends and blockers.
Three or four huskies had to lift him off the field and to a doctor but a broken arm would not stop Holt. He backed up the line, slipped through holes, and sliced toward goal as a standout elusive ball carrier. Pepper, a great fullback, drew fan praise for punting and fielding passes with Rat Handy, and Holt’s exploits echoed the field south of the Cooner Wells plant. Pepper remains remembered as an outstanding all around athlete in Purple and Gold.
A compact crossword list presents across and down clues with numbers and hints. Entries include feminine names Indian corn Roman money Greek letters and mythological figures plus common words like boundaries pronouns and tools.
Vanderbilt defeated the Florida Gators 36 to 32 for its first Southern Conference win of the season. The Commodores secured a hard fought victory on the court.
Giant star Travis Jackson has signed his contract for 1932. No salary terms announced but it is believed he, like most Giants, suffered a wage cut.
New York magnates signed four contracts while holdouts grew. Lyn Lary joined the Yankees at shortstop with no salary news from Ben Chapman in Birmingham. The Giants reported Sam Leslie and Jim Mooney signed but Freddie Lindstrom asked for a 25 percent cut amid injuries. Dizzy Vance offered 10 percent less and planned talks with Max Carey in Brooklyn.
The Costigan LaFollette bill authorizes 375 million dollars for unemployment relief with 125 million for immediate winter needs and the rest for the next fiscal year. A senate report will follow after a manufacturers committee review as President Hoover opposes direct federal participation.
Decatur coaches R. D. Taylor and Aubrey Fuller watched the Celtics battle the Birmingham Reds in Birmingham last night. They hailed the Celts as the greatest basketball aggregation they had ever seen and said they could have won by 100 points if they wished.
The Celtics defeated the Birmingham Reds with a 38 to 27 margin. The Celtics led throughout and kept a comfortable distance, entertaining spectators with their controlled display on the court.
Baldwin County farmers organized four community clubs to study the farming situation for the new year Under county agent E E Hale they plan a practical program to increase profits including marketing crops The group will likely assemble produce for trucking to Birmingham and other markets.
Johnny Gooch former Baron receiver and later major leaguer has been sold to the Nashville Vols for Joe Cicero and a cash sum. Gooch is Tennessee born, and reporting difficulties are anticipated over the transaction.
Joe Jacobs, manager of Max Schmeling, says negotiations for a winter title fight are underway and he is willing to meet Jack Sharkey in June. A NY state athletic commission action vacated Schmeling’s title due to a missed return bout, and Jacobs expects Schmeling’s reinstatement to clear the way for a Sharkey bout at a New York park.
Smith Equipment Company took three points from the Post Office team in a hot match at the YMCA. Herman Safley rolled 220 195 and 162 for 517 total pins as his squad topped 800 in the first game. Other bowlers also posted strong scores.
The Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews has accepted the United States invitation for Britain to send a Walker Cup team this summer. The ruling golf body confirmed Britain will participate in the annual matches.
The report notes two additional bowling tournaments scheduled for the year. Each event spans seven weeks, continuing the bowling calendar and providing extended play opportunities for participants.
Central’s basketball squad prepares for two challenging road matches against Moulton on Friday and Stella High School of Nashville on Saturday. Coaches emphasize improving the passing attack and finishing under the basket while defending strongly. The team, lacking experience but showing fight, aims to post a strong showing in north Alabama play.
Jimmy Hamilton sells the St. Joe club of the Western league to Marian Cox secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in St Joseph. Frank Haley former Minneapolis performer who managed the club last year seeks the job this season. Hamilton will devote time to the Nashville Vols and the Y M C A. One tournament closes Friday night with high interest and more teams may join next tournament.
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