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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1935

Page

6

Ross Klick Ready for Lightweight Title Fight in Miami

Barney Ross and Frank Klick sharpened for their 10 round title bout in Miami as other card attractions include Max Baer, Buddy Baer, Joe Knight and Tony Shucco. Advance ticket sales near thirty thousand dollars with notable attendees list. Prelims feature Baby versus Young Dempsey and Bucky Burton versus Chas Battle.

Miami Fra Barney Ross Chicago Eliza Emeeauges Klick San Francisco Ross Max Baer Buddy Joe Knight Tony Shucco Alfred Gynne Vanderbilt John Hay Whitney Baruch Bernard Gimbel Isabel Dodge Sloane Eddie Cantor James J. Walker Col. E. R. Bradley George Ade Joseph E. Widener John F. Curry Harry Richman George Jesgel Chick Ender Tampa Max Jimmy Listeuffer Bob Olin Baby New York City Young Dempsey Boston Bucky Burton Chas. Battle

C Roy Wins All Age Stakes at Southern Amateur Trials

C Roy brown and white pointer owned by W C Potter of New York won the all age stake at Albany Georgia with a top finish after handling four coveys of birds. Rich Tift of Albany, president of the Southern Amateur Field Trial Club, directed the dog for the big silver cup and blue ribbon.

Albany C. Roy Brown W. C. Potter New York Rich Tift

Pleasant Hill church invites all to services and events

Pleasant Hill invites attendance for Sunday school at ten, preaching at eleven, lunch at noon, preaching at two, and B Y P U at six. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lamon from Trinity, Bernice Wilder of Hartselle, Josephine Vaughn recently ill, Irene and Ruby Robinson from Decatur, and Walter Moebes in Austinville.

Josephine Vaughn Irene Ruby Robinson Decatur Joe T. Robinson Walter Moebes Austinville Henry Sybert Deadur J. T. Robinson

Janitor Becomes County President After Election

In Berkeley County West Virginia Amos Dunham, the courthouse janitor, defeats former county commissioner William Johnson for reelection. Johnson moves to the janitorial post as a result, reflecting a dramatic office switch and Dunham’s rise to county president.

Martinsburg W. Va Amos Dunham Berekeley William Johnson Dunham Johnson

Renowned Educator Puzzle Clues and Answers

A mixed word puzzle titled Renowned Educator presents horizontal and vertical clues listing terms and definitions. It references Harvard presidents and related terms such as dawn change rare forms and factual descriptors, inviting solvers to fill in a crossword style grid.

Phil Campbell Wins Mt Hope Tournament In Thrilling Finish

The Mt Hope Invitation Basketball Tournament ended with Phil Campbell beating Danville by one point after a tense final. Mt Hope girls defeated Falkville 25 17 while Phil Campbell claimed the overall title and Capt. Thomas received a loving cup.

Mt. Hope Frank Payne Courtland J. K. Howell Phil Campbell Danville Sims Mt. Hope Girls Falkville Girls Hatton Falkville Town Creek Hackleburg Capt Thomas Hughes Phili Campbell Tomlinson North Alabama R. Sims E. Trapp

Eleven Drown In Indian Coal Mine Flood

Eleven miners drowned when a coal mine flooded at Loyalbad near Patna in Calcutta reports. Local authorities said rescue efforts were underway but the danger remained for others trapped underground.

Calcutta India Loyalbad Patna

Three-Way Tie For Miami Biltmore Amateur Golf

Twenty eight club swingers qualified for the fifth annual Miami Biltmore Amateur Golf Tournament in Miami Fia. Match play began 18 holes with a three way medalist tie at 76 by Edward Joyce Sid Smith and Curtis Bryan Jr. Last year’s winner Bryan leads the chase to reach the finals set for Saturday’s 36 holes.

Miami Fia Edward Joyce Sid Smith Curtis Bryan, Jr

Boxing retirement after loss to Ross in New York

SPORTS MIRROR notes Billy Petrolle announced his retirement from the ring after a 10 round decision loss to Barney Ross, lightweight champion, in New York. The column also recalls Hack Wilson being sold by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Brooklyn Dodgers for 40000 and Gene Sarazen winning $25000 at the Agua Caliente open with 68 on the final round.

Associated Press Billy Petrolle Barney Ross New York Hack Wilson St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Gene Sarazen

Cold in the Eye Wichita Falls Weather Hazard Report

In Wichita Falls Texas on January 23 cold weather hazards are noted as L H Holder completes a day’s work and begins his return home amid freezing conditions.

Wichita Falls Tex L. H. Holder

Science Hill Defeats Guntersville 24 to 14 on the Road

The Science Hill Yellow Jackets topped Guntersville 24 14 extending their winning streak to eight as East Morgan Jads moved the fast passing attack. Scoring included Clark 5 and Whisenant 7 for Science Hill with Jones 9 and Singleton 2 and Whisenant others. Guntersville tally came from Copeland 4 Nix 4 Beard 3 King 2 and Aldridge 1.

Science Hill Yellow Jackets Marshall County High School Guntersville East Morgan Jads Wild Cats Hill Science Hill Clark W. Whisenant Jones

Glass eye shattered by sudden temperature drop

An individual describes near zero winds and a crackling sound followed by a peculiar sensation in the left eye socket as a glass eye shatters due to a sudden temperature change. The incident details are sparse with no additional context about location or人物.

Joe Gunther Wins Hard-Fought Wrestling Bout at Legion Show

A small but vocal crowd watched Joe Gunther of Nashville edge Freddie Knichel of St. Louis in a three fall match at Martin arena. Gunther aces fall two after a sequence of holds and a late counter, then pins Knichel for the decisive third fall amid a standing ovation.

L. A. Barron American Legion Martin Arena Joe Gunther Nashville Freddie Knichel St. Louis Max Glover Lansing Mich Billy Isen Tulsa Okla Oklahomian Jack Tipton Glover Isen Freddie Joe Gunther Tipton

Duck Moratorium Left Unsettled at Conference

At the 21st American Game Conference in New York 600 delegates from the US and Canada watched as a proposed one year moratorium on duck hunting was withdrawn by the Audubon Societies. The move weakens a push for a ban to allow bird repopulation and avoids a federal duck shooting enforcement pact pending a Biological Survey decision.

Bob Cavagnaro Associated Press New York United States Canada John Baker National Association of Audubon Societies Audubon Societies United States’ Biological Survey

Four‑Room Downstairs Apartment for Rent With Private Entrance

Downstairs four room apartment with bath and private entrance available. Apply at 224 Jackson &.

Jackson

Head of Braves to Tell All on Club’s Finances

President Emil Fuchs of the Boston Braves plans a frank briefing with Charles Adams to address the club’s dire finances after a press storm over dog racing and negative publicity. A meeting with Boston sports writers will review the full situation and timing remains pending.

Bill King Associated Press Boston Emil Fuchs Boston Braves Redskins National League Fuchs Charles F. Adams

Snavely to Preach at Athens Church

Dr. Guy E. Snavely president of Birmingham Southern College will preach at the First Methodist Church of Athens next Sunday. The special feature highlights a Birmingham official leader visiting Athens for the service.

Navin Field to Open 1935 Major League Season

Opening day in 1935 will feature Navin Field in Detroit as the World Series curtain falls on 1934. April 16 kicks off MLB action with games in St. Louis Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati and others. Detroit hosts Chicago White Sox while St Louis Cardinals travel to Chicago. NL also has Pittsburgh at Cincinnati New York at Boston and Brooklyn at Philadelphia. In the AL Boston visits New York Cleveland at St. Louis Browns Philadelphia at Washington.

New York Navin Field Detroit St. Louis Washington Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Ford C. Frick Will Harridge

Birmingham Southern Alumni Among Athens Residents

A large number of Birmingham Southern alumni are identified as residents in Athens, indicating a notable alumni presence in the city.

Birmingham Southern Athens

Pitt Stadium finances clarified by Pitt athletic chief

University of Pittsburgh athletic director W Don Harrison says Pitt Stadium requires 108600 annually to pay bond interest and funds undergraduate athletics. He notes bonds are held by 1647 entities and banks hold 290000 of 1810000, says broadcasting games would reduce attendance and revenue, keeping stadium benefits for students and city.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Pitt Stadium W. Don Harrison University of Pittsburgh Harrison Pitt Pittsburgh Mtry

Power Output Up Increase In New York Power Totals

Edison Electric Institute reported that total power output last week reached 1 778 273 000 kWh, up from 1 772 609 000 kWh the prior week. Year over year, output rose 9.4 percent, accelerating from the prior week’s 7.7 percent gain.

New York Edison Electric Institute

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