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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1935

Page

8

Frisch Rates Cards World Champions For 1904 Series Hit

Frankie Frisch of the St. Louis Cardinals credits the 1904 World Series win to the team's heat and hot bats. He recalls a pivotal final game against Detroit at St Louis, praises a great pitcher, and defends Jo Jo White from ball-kicking accusations. Frisch dodges Tigers prospects for 1935, focusing on his own pennant plans.

Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Gabslon Frisch Cardinals Detroit St. Louis White Frankie Tigers

Lighted Diggy Is Very Quick Reviver

In San Diego a 317-pound grappler known as Man Mountain Dean from Georgia testified to cigaret power after being knocked out by a toe hold in a main event with Hans Steinke a 240-pound German. Dean was dragged from the ring by three policemen and by civilians as a spectator pursued another spectator but failed to catch him.

Ban Diego Calif Man Mountain Dean Georgia Dean Hans Steinke Éstech

Hartselle to Face Two Teams in Seasonal Visit

Hartselle boys and girls basketball teams make their first appearance here with the largest crowd of the season expected for the occasion.

Hartselle

Two wounded identify none of their attackers

A treasury inspector and Leo Poldo Abreu, a 20 year old student, reported they could not identify the assailants.

Treasury Leo Poldo Abreu

Transpacific Flyer and Crossword Fragments

An OCR style puzzle and word list section with clues across and down. Entries mention Transpacific Flyer, various word answers such as Wild ox and Sun pedal, plus many labeled vertical and horizontal clues and miscellaneous notes.

One Millionth Cash Customer Honored at Garden

Leonard Pucknopp a 16 year old from Astoria L I was named the one millionth cash customer at Madison Square Garden. He will meet heavyweight fighters Jimmy Braddock and Al Lasky at a luncheon in his honor by Col John R Kilpatrick. He was selected after buying a 40 cent hockey game ticket and will attend Friday night's Braddock Lasky bout.

New York Madison Suare Garden Leonard Pucknopp Astoria L. I Jimmy Braddock al Lasky John R. Kilpatrick The Garden Pucknopp Kilpatrick Rangers Braddock Lasky

Decatur Boys Fall Short in Hard-Fought Huntsville Clash

Decatur edged by Huntsville 21 to 16 as the Crimson pulled away late while Decatur girls beat Huntsville 31 to 24 showcasing strong offense. Briscoe Drake Isbell Waddell lead Decatur. Huntsville responses included Ford Lamb Mublett and Mason with substitutes Scruggs and Blankenship.

Decatur Huntsville Crimson Hunteville Decatur Post Briscoe Drake Isbell Decatur, Smith, Alleney Decatur Pos Waddell Ford London Mublett Lamb Btinelli Kemmitter Mason

Feld Narrows In Golf Tournament

Feld pressed toward a third victory as a 67 yesterday led to five under par with a cold wind. Champion Tommy Goodwin of Mamaroneck New York remained among the top favorites along with Dana and Durand as third day tees off with Weir Anges Ayer Lanedell McCarthy Ackerman Whitehead among listed participants.

Tommy Goodwin Mamaroneck N. Y Dana Durand J. Ebb Weir Riverhead L. I J. D Ange Rochester Jack Ayer Robert Lanedell Hackensack Morton McCarthy Norfolk, Va James H. Ackerman Plainfield N. J Chas. Whitehead South River Tom

Brouillard Wins Knockout Victory at Olympic Auditorium

Lou Brouillard former middleweight titleholder defeated Oscar Rankin in Los Angeles in the main event. Brouillard weighed 162 pounds to Rankin’s 163. A powerful left to Rankin’s jaw in the fourth round forced a towel by Rankin’s seconds, giving Brouillard the victory by technical knockout.

Los Angeles Lou Brouillard Oscar Rankin Olympic Auditorium Rankin

Dillman forges on with injured elbow in bout

Joe Dillman the Bad Greek wrestled Stanley Hackney last night despite a bruised elbow. He reinjured the elbow early in the match and fought with limited use of his right arm, yet kept going as fans watched his grit.

Joe Dillman Stanley Honeyboy) Hackney Dillman Joe

Small School Groups Meet at Hartselle

The committee in charge of arrangements invites rural schools with three teachers or less to gather at Morgan County High School in Hartselle at 6 o'clock Friday evening to finalize plans for a county tournament.

Morgan County High School Hartselle

Ohio State coach resigns to become Western Reserve athletic director

Anan resigns as head coach of Ohio State to take the post of athletic director at Western Reserve. Ellsworth Vines won eight of 12 against Big Bill Tilden on the professional tour. Bat Battalino fined $5 and suspended by the Cincinnati Boxing Commission for an alleged fake fight with Freddie Miller. Five years ago the University of Iowa was reinstated by the Big Ten, but 11 Hawkeye athletes remained ineligible for conference play.

Associated Press Anan Ohio State Western Reserve Ellsworth Vines Big Bill Tilden Bat Battalino Cincinnati Boxing Commission Freddie Miller University of ‘Va Big Ten Hawkeye

Athens Birthday Ball at Hi School

Athens holds its first birthday event tonight at the high school gym at 9. A gala evening includes a good orchestra spotlights decorations and a floor show with a raffle of cakes and candies for the family crowd.

Athens Ala

Britisher After Faster Records

Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Bluebird return to Daytona Beach to chase 300 mph. Campbell says no limit to speed, seeks faster record with 2,500 horsepower motor and seven-ton car. Plans call for departure with party to Florida in mid February for the long, hard sand track trials.

Edward J. Neil Associated Press New York Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach Florida England Malcolm Lady Campbell Jean Bluebird Campbell Sahara

Major Sasse to Take Mississippi State Post

Major Ralph Sasse, former Army football coach, named head grid mentor at Mississippi State. He told State College officials he will arrive February 4 and begin plans for spring practice to start early February. Capt. John H. Stokes, appointed to assist, will not arrive in time for spring drills.

State College Miss Ralph Sasse Army Mississippi State Maj Humphrey Sasse Fort Knox John H. Stokes Major Sasse Neces

New Bridge Planned Over Elk River Near Oliver

Athens Ala Jan 30 A new bridge across Elk river on the Athens Florence section of the Lee highway will be located near Oliver about a half mile from the present span. The old bridge over 50 feet above water will be covered by rising waters caused by Joe Wheeler Dam. Forty bridges of varying sizes in the county will be under water as the county gradually assumes the …

Athens Ala Elk River Athens-Florence Oliver Joe Wheeler

Hornsby reshapes Browns with Hadley trade and new outfield hopes

Rogers Hornsby orchestrates a three way Browns deal sending Irving Hadley to Washington for $26,000 and acquiring Luke Sewell from the White Sox. Thomas and Hillin rise as key minor league pitchers, with Hornsby eyeing more outfield power and a retriever to bolster the roster.

Thomas and Hillin Hadley

Garden Officials Counter Attack

New York January report outlines Madison Square Garden and Tex Rickard backing a boxing reform push amid NYSAC criticism. Col Kilpatrick announces replacing Feb 15 boxing date with a basketball program to cut losses, citing rules confusion and referee judge voting changes under consideration. Attendance drops since 1931 reflect economic pressures and officiating concerns.

New York Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission Tex Rickard Garden John Reed Kilpatrick The Commission Kilpatrick

Fever Takes 7000 in Colombo Malaria Epidemic

About 17,000 people were reported to have died in the Kegalle district over the past two months as a malaria epidemic sweeps Ceylon.

Colombo Ceylon Kegalle

Appearance of Vast Southwest Lake Drowns Thousands of Acres

In the southwest, a huge lake has formed covering thousands of acres of land. The event reshapes the landscape and impacts local settlements and potential uses for the newly flooded area. Local officials survey the extent and assess long term ecological and economic effects.

Two Regulars Survive Auburn Shakeup in Alabama Poly Team

Auburn coach Ralph Jordan retains Joe Hayes and Cleve Brown as the only regulars after a recent roster shakeup. The Tigers face Tennessee in Knoxville Friday and Birmingham Southern in Birmingham Saturday with an aggressive lineup to challenge both opponents. Hayes, a former starting guard, has been moved to forward to fit the new five man rotation.

Auburn Ala Joe Hayes Cleve Brown Alabama Poly Ralph Jordan Tennessee Knoxville Birmingham Southern Birmingham Jordan Vols Panthers Eaves Brown Tigers Atlanta

Bad Man Beaten by the Honeyboy in Ring Duel

Joe Hackney defeats Honeyboy Hackney in two straight falls after a 21 minute bout with sharp exchanges and a final kangaroo kick. Earlier, Don Cortez and Slingshot Isen drew after a brutal hour of punishment and high drama in the local arena.

Hackney Joe Honeyboy Hackney Leo Donahague Jack Tipton Don Cortez Isen Ringsiders Cortez Legion Little Sampson Anderson Crie

Auburn Faces Week With New Lineup Shift

Brown remains at guard and will likely start both games this week. Eaves, Auburn's top performer, is set to start at forward in the Auburn lineup.

Brown Eaves Auburn

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