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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1935

Page

8

Risko Beaten as Dundee Wins in Boston Style Mix Up

Exidie Risko suffered a disputed loss at Madison Square Garden after a judge’s scorecard favored Dundee though the referee ruled for Risko. Crowd of 8,221 booed the officiating as Dundee battled back, while Leonard Del Genio defeated Steve Salaiko in a later eight round slugfest with a late cut.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Exidie Babe) Risko Vince Dundee Madison Square Garden Cheapite Weeving Risko Dundee Leonard del Genio Steve Salaiko Rochester N. Y del Genior Halaiko Steve

Dark Horse Enters The Finals at Miami Biltmore

The bracket concludes at the fifth annual Miami Biltmore event as the 6 hole match play finals reach the decisive stage in Miami Florida with Dark Horse advancing toward the championship.

Dark Horse Miami Fla

Ross and Klick In Final Workouts

Final workouts before their title fight Monday night in Miami were on tap for Barney Ross of Chicago and Frankie Klick of San Francisco. They planned to spar with partners for the last time today ahead of the synthetic junior welterweight title bout.

Miami Fila Barney Ross Pride of Chicago Frankie Klick San Francisco Ross Klick

Cunningham Faces Real Tests at Curley Mile Meet

Boston January night track features Glenn Cunningham in the Curley mile with stiff challengers including Gene Ventke Bill Ray Brendan Moynahan and Glen Dawson. Lash and Spitzer loom in two mile and high jump as part of the Knights of Columbus meet card.

Boston Glenn Cunningham Kansas Buffalo Lloyd Hahn Gene Ventke Bill Ray Manhattan Brendan Moynahan Oklahoma Glen Dawson

Boxing match under 140 pounds proceeds after weather delay

Promoters in New York proceed with ticket sales for a bout under 140 pounds after postponement due to cold weather. In Miami a restaurant posted a sign inviting patrons to dine before an open fireplace, adding local color to the delayed event.

New York Miami

Mississippi College appoints Major Sasse head coach

Major Ralph Sasse becomes head coach for the Maroons at Mississippi State College after transfer from Fort Knox. He plans spring practice in February with Captain John H. Stokes as assistant and Captain A. R. McKechnie joining the varsity staff. Sasse vows a new system for 1930s rivals including West Point Vanderbilt Ole Miss and Auburn.

Jackson Miss Mississippi State College Maroons Ralph Sasse Army A. R. McKechnie College Board of Control Sasse Fort Knox N. Y Mississippi College John H. Stokes McKechnie Collge West Point Mississippi State Vanderbilt Ole Miss Auburn

Golfers Tee Off In Frisco Match Play

San Francisco hosts 32 qualifiers for the San Francisco match play open with a $4,000 prize pool. Lawson Little Olin Outran Paul Runyan head the field as defending or top pros, all advancing straight to match play due to titles.

Russell J.newland Associated Press San Francisco Presidio Club Lawson Little Olin Paul Runyan White Plains N. Y

Skaters Aim to Break Records at National and Great Lakes Meets

A cold snap has frozen Flower Lake, setting the stage for 146 top skaters to chase records and eight titles at the National and Great Lakes speed championships. The Nationals target senior men and women while the inaugural Great Lakes meet welcomes intermediates, including women and youth divisions.

Flower Lake Avar North America Great Lakes

Athlete Answer to Previous Puzzle I iS T LAY MOTHER

Puzzle text lists clues and fragmented phrases about a famous athlete, with references to matches, records, and wooden tokens. It appears as a cryptic crossword style grid with across and down hints and scattered letter sequences. The readable portions suggest a memorial or tribute tone to a renowned sports figure and related terms.

Browns 10 Have 2 Rookie Stars

Eddie Brie tz notes 1934 rookie standouts Teague Hillin Thomas and Dean brothers, with Hillin 24 wins and 12 losses. Hal Trosky named top 1934 rookie. several others listed as sophomores. Trade movements and manager changes across the Western Association outlined.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Louis Browns Pacific Coast Teague Ashley Hillin Antonio Thomas Hillin Dean Brothers Cardinals New Brownies Thomas Ed Barrow New York Yankees Hal Trosky Cleveland Indians Trosky Indians Paul Dean Bill Delancey Cardinal Battery Schoolboy Rowe Elden Auker Tiger Puck Newsome Harland Clift Browns Harry Cookie) Lavagetto Pirate Curt Davis Find Phillies Chiozza Zeke Bonura White Sox

Golfer Aims 3000-Mile Border-to-New York Trek

Paul Max Neuhas begins a 3000 mile cross country voyage from the Mexican border toward New York to win a $500 wager. He has completed 21 miles of the planned journey after starting yesterday, driving a golf ball as he travels.

Laredo Tex Paul Max Neuhas New York

Dynamite Dillman Meets Hackney In Decatur Wrestling Show

The American Legion presents a two falls out of three title match between Dynamite Joe Dillman of Indianapolis and Branley Hackney of Salina along with a semi final Don Cortez versus Billy Isen bout. No advance ticket prices. first bell at 8 30 p m.

Decatur Joe Dillman Indianapolis Hackney Chris Jordan American Legion Dillman Salina Kan Joe Don Cortez Billy Isen Tulsa Cortez Freddie Knichel Isen Max Glover

Billard Champ Is Pro Officials Say

Howard Lindley a Minneapolis cue star was disqualified and suspended by the national amateur billiard association officials said he took money during the 1934 Minnesota Open and in Minneapolis matches over the last two years.

Philadelphia Howard Lindley Minneapolis National Amateur Association

Senator Wagner Pushes Mohawk Sinking Probe

Senator Wagner of New York called for a Senate inquiry into the Mohawk disaster off New Jersey and urged action on recent ship sinkings. Joseph B Weav er head of the steamboat inspection service said he would go to New York to conduct a personal investigation.

Washington Wagner New York Ward New Jersey Senate Joseph B. Weaver Commerce Department Steamboat Inspection Service

Crazed University Grad and Mother Shoot Up Chicago Relief Offices

In Chicago on January 26 a University of Chicago graduate Henry Arden and his mother Ruth Arden shot relief workers, killing four and wounding two before dying in a double suicide. The attack followed their removal from relief rolls at a Chicago relief station on West Chicago Avenue. The victims included relief workers Miss Alice Irwin and Miss Caroline Wallace and staffers Niels Nielson and Hazel Dugan.

Chicago University Illinois Henry W. Arden University of Chicago Ruth Arden Alice M. Irwin University of Pittsburgh Caroline Wallace Miss Irwin Arden Ardens West Chicago Avenue Irwin N. Dakota Agricultural College Illinois Emergency Relief Commission Miss Wallace Hazel Dugan Nielson Miss Dugan Mrs .Arden Young Arden

Congress in recess as relief bill eyed and probes proceed

Senate in recess as Republicans debate a 4.88 billion relief bill. House in recess with testimony by Hugh S. Johnson on war profits. Senate passes RFC life extension. Norris amendment to World Court protocols rejected. Munitions panel investigates naval construction bid collusion. House backs higher wage and price limits. Baruch backs profit removal from war. Ways and Means reviews social security. Banking panel weighs RFC extension.

Senate HOUSE Hugh Johnson Military Ways and Means Committee RFC Norris Bernard M. Baruch McSwain Ways and Means

King Zog seeks American heiress for marriage

A cheeky note claims King Zog of Albania has not found an American heiress with one million dollars to marry, remarking that a million should suffice if he is so set on the match.

King Zog Albania

Water From Dam to Cover Many Roads

Thirty miles of roads and forty bridges will be submerged in Limestone county as waters from Joe Wheeler Dam flood thousands of acres. The county board of revenue and TVA are mapping new routes and will start construction with TVA funds, creating employment for hundreds of roadworkers.

Athens Ala Limestone County Joe Wheeler County Board of Revenue TVA

Hair Control Inventions Spurred By Amelia Bearhast and Einstein

Amelia Bearhast with flying ability and Professor Einstein combine to imagine a hair management breakthrough. The duo explores a characters and ideas journey toward a clever practical solution.

Amelia Bearhast Professor Einstein

Grand Jury to Probe PWA Fraud in Texas Canal Project

United States Attorney Leslie C. Garnett will lead a grand jury inquiry starting February 6 into graft in a Texas Public Works Administration canal project. Assistant John W. Fihelly will examine first the four million dollar disbursement, with broader probes into other PWA funds and War Department fraud expected after.

Public United States Leslie C. Garnett John W. Fihelly Texas PWA Ickes Garnett Special Grand Jury War Department Grand Jury Public Works Administration Investigation Division Texas Project

New Welfare Board Adds Morgan County Relief Director

Miss Elizabeth Brian will become Morgan County relief director on February 5, succeeding Miss Claudine Leonard who resigned and Mrs. J. A. Woods who has served as acting head. Brian brings years of child welfare and relief experience from South Alabama counties and is completing social work studies at Tulane University after prior training at the University of Alabama.

Elizabeth Brian Morgan County Claudine Leonard J. A. Woods Miss Brian Alabama University of Alabama Tulane University School of Social Work

New Cafe Opens on Bank Street Tonight

Decatur announces a new cafe on Bank Street to open tonight under Carl Arantz and John Ballas. Located next to the Bank Street A and P store, the two restaurateurs are well known locally for previous ventures and long tenure in Decatur’s dining scene.

Bank St Decatur Cafe Decatur Bank Street Carl Arantz John Ballas Bank Street A

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