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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
6
Eddie Briezzes column notes Joe Louis opponent for a March relief fight and reports coaching changes at Wake Forest. It covers odds for St Louis, Reds favorites, Mike Jacobs as matchmaker, and Washington’s 1940 roster and standings in the American League.
New York, Jan 26. Ben Van Alstyne, coach of Michigan to Spartans, argues against zone defense in basketball and urges action by Congress or a referendum. He says zone defense makes shooting the only option and would boost small players’ role with rule changes. He notes teams now shoot early and often.
Oliver May, athletics director and head football coach at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery announces he will quit his position. The move comes amid ongoing discussions about leadership at the athletics department and football program.
Sports circles expect Lanier to hand coaching duties to Joe Riley, Oliver's assistant and Alabama Tide spark plug in 1934, 35, 36, should Oliver leave. Riley, a Vanderbilt product, already serves under Oliver as head prepares for another season following Lanier’s undefeated 1939 run against eight Alabama high schools and Hammond, Indiana.
Dallas report describes a debate between Dr. Robert Maynard Hutchins and Homer Hill Norton at Woodrow Wilson High School about football. Hutchins calls the sport a handicap to education and suggests abolition, while Norton defends football as a meaningful path to college for many boys. The exchange includes references to Clark Shaughnessy and Sugar Bowl fame.
A massive blast at the Irlam Lancashire power station cut electricity to Irlam and Cadishead today. Officials found no evidence of sabotage and continued to investigate the cause.
Greenville Alabama January 26 The Greenville Advocate reports Judge John Golson Butler County probate judge for 18 years will retire at end of current term and will not seek reelection.
The piece recalls four straight winners at Hialeah bred by T. J. Megibbin of Cynthiana Kentucky, all sprinting from Springbok or Audrain progeny. Larry Williams, a former Arizona legislator, witnessed the sweep at Latonia in the 1890s era. The author notes that such a sequence would be a historic feat even by older standards and hints at legendary seven-win days by Hay burners.
Today’s guest star Burke Davis reports Dizzy Dean’s arm and wing remark. Pedro Montanez rumored shy in tickets. Reds win seen as inflated by Lombardi payout. Dixieland notes race and basketball canceled by snow. Fred Apostoli to fight Bettina Feb 2 in New York. Trotting horses consider Louisville grand circuit. Sympathy sent to Tommy Gibbons after wife's death. recall of Tunney fight misperception.
When Tony Galento was introduced at the fight the other night the crowd cheered while some boxing commission members bristled. One observer quipped that the officials dislike Galento whether he is drunk or sober.
A crossword puzzle listing across and down clues covering shifts harass and many standard terms. Clues include garden tool scart crave drink terrestrial and other common puzzle words with corresponding down entries such as xylophone endorses slang letter V and palm fruit.
Orlando veteran David Friedman predicts universal use of the McNamara gate could cut starting delays from minutes to seconds and boost public interest. The device uses a wire with taped strips across the line, a phonograph and an amplifier to cue drivers, with a 15 second countdown to "go" on the start.
The Del Mar California winter golf tournament opens with a 36 hole first round at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club. Weather may alter plans as half the field plays today and the rest tomorrow with final 18 holes Sunday. Contenders include defending champion E J Harrison Byron Nelson and Jimmy Demaret. Clayton Heafner is in the field seeking to capitalize on recent Los Angeles and Oakland Opens form.
Classifieds listings shift daily as buyers and sellers swap notices. Job opportunities, rentals, rides, and items for sale appear and disappear with new postings each edition.
Phil Cavarretta, 22, returns to the Cubs after breaking his right ankle at the Polo Grounds on May 8 and an ensuing infection required surgery. He studies outfield and first base chances, noting rivals Augie Galan Hank Leiber Rip Rip, and Bill Nicholson. He vows to play daily and not be traded, saying he grew up in Chicago.
Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky meets Clara Callender of Long Beach California in the Punta Gorda Florida 36 hole finals. Miley saved a spot by halving with Elizabeth Hicks on the 19th and winning the 20th with a birdie to reach today’s championship match. Callender defeated Jane Cothran of Greenville South Carolina 2 and 1 in the other semi final.
The Associated Press cage results show San Francisco 38 over College of Pacific 35. Cincinnati edged Wilmington 88 37 in overtime. West Virginia Wesleyan beat Virginia 54 43. Concord defeated Morris Harvey 53 39. Ball State beat Indiana State 41 40. St Thomas over Hamline 31 28. California Aggies 35 beat Ohio State 33. Arkansas State Teachers 38 over Tennessee Teachers 29. Millican 46 Maryville 36.
Pine Bluff Arkansas January 26 Raymond and Robert Hutson two brothers from Pine Bluff high school announce they will enter the University of Alabama next fall after meeting with Paul Bear Bryant. Their brother Don Hutson was an All American end for Alabama in 1934. The Hutson twins played in the Pine Bluff backfield and plan to join the Crimson Tide following Bryant’s suggestion.
Dr. R L Johns of the State Department of Education cites evidence that Alabama citizens receive more educational benefits per dollar than any other state. The administration and finance director agree the claim is strong though modesty may risk an inferiority complex.
Game Warden Theodore Theorig brought Arthur Mailey before Magistrate Aloysius Monahan on a hunting rabbits out of season charge. Mailey, a resident of the same house as the warden and magistrate, was fined $30.
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