Would-Be King of Constitution Makers in Alabama
E. W. Godbey of Decatur denounces a new tax law and the 1933 statute in force, urging readers to see how provisions yield fines penalties and liens. He likens Miller’s spendthrift economy to a wedge in a dripping spigot and warns of jail for those who fail to deliver the income tax.
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Miller's Mill
Fathers of the Republic
Washington
Volstesad
D. D
Meex
Court House
E. W. Godbey
Decatur
Alabama
Dixie Four to Attend Community Sing at Central Methodist
In addition to other renowned singers, the Dixie Four of Wheeler will be present to participate in the program at the community sing hosted by Central Methodist church on Thursday night.
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Central Methodist Church
Dixie Four
Wheeler
KANGAROO KICKER UPSETS TWO WRESTLING FIGHTS IN TENNESSEE
In a wrestling night featuring Marnest Melley and Fritz Crane from Tennessee and Vanderbilt, Kelley wins two of three falls with hook scissors. Al Westergard defeats Stanley Buersch in a dynamic bout, leveraging flying holds and relentless aggression to secure victory amid a rambunctious crowd.
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Kelley
Crane
Bugs
Marnest Melley
University of Tennessee
Fritz Crane
Vanderbilt
Mike London
Oakland
Cal
Tennessee
Commodore
Nashville
Sulla
Tennessee Tiger
Knoxville
Stanley Buersch
Australia
Ing Ace
al Westergard
Buersch
Westergard
Biersch
Stanley
Was Sharkey Out Yes A Look At The Sharkey Carnera Fight Hype
The article analyzes claims Sharkey was knocked out by Primo Carnera, noting dissenters and various myths. It describes alleged knockdown signs, ammonia stuns, trainer Al Lacey’s actions with stink bombs, and Sharkey’s missteps in the sixth round, suggesting a Tunney-like caution could have changed the outcome.
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Sharkey
Jack Sharkey
Long Island
Stanley Poreda
al Lacey
Lacey
Carera
Emma
Global mix of boxing stars born around the world
The piece lists boxers and their birthplaces, noting origins from Kiev Russia Winnipeg Manitoba Hartford Connecticut Philippines Hungary Riga Poland Iquique Chile Bohemia Rotterdam Naples and Russia among others, highlighting diverse backgrounds of fighters.
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Benny Bass
Kiev
Russia
Frankie Battaglie
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Christopher Battalino
Hartford
Tommy
Orient
Philippines
John Risko
Mesto Bohunico
Hungary
Eddie Ran
Edouard Fitzmaister
Riga
Poland
Stanislaus Loyaza
Iquique
Chile
Fred Lenhart
Bohemia
Bep van Klaveren
Rotterdam
Francis
Newsboy Brown
al Brown
Panama
Local wrestling card ends with Buersch leg lock finish
The match saw Buersch secure a leg lock at 8 minutes 30 seconds. Two amateur bouts opened the event with Jim Bob Fowler defeating Henry Coot Knoblock in the amateur final and another lively prelim between local fighters entertained the crowd.
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Buersch
Jim Bob Fowler
Henry “Coot” Knoblock
Fishermen Prep for Baldwin Fishing Rodeo at Foley
Sportsmen from across Alabama plan to attend the Baldwin County Izaak Walton League rodeo in Foley on July 27 and 28. Entry fees are flowing as anglers eye big prizes for catches including king mackerel Spanish mackerel cavalla ling bonito and tarpon. The event features salt and fresh water species across Gulf waters lakes and rivers with broad prize potential.
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Foley
Ala
Alabama
Baldwin County
Izaak Walton League of America
Baldwin
Gulf of Mexico
Prize of 5 dollars for suitable title at play
Riverside auditorium hosts When A Play Without a Name tomorrow night. Attendees can submit a title and the best entry wins a five dollar cash prize. Mrs H O Troup notes equal opportunity for all spectators to name the play.
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Riverside Auditorium
H. O. Troup
Decatur Little Theatre
Montgomery Visitors Arrive for Week with Moye Family
Mr and Mrs D G Moye and their three children with their nephew Jack Pugh from Montgomery have arrived for a visit with A L Moye and family.
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D. G. Moye
Jack Pugh
Montgomery
A. L. Moye
Yesterday's Results In Major Leagues Across Regions
Southern League games saw New Orleans blank Birmingham 8 to 0 and Atlanta topple Knoxville 18 to 5 with Memphis 3 Chattanooga 1. National League Boston beat Pittsburgh 5 3 and Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 6 over Brooklyn 2 St Louis 2 New York 1. American League Boston 2 Detroit 1 New York 5 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 4 Chicago 9 Washington 3.
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Neshville
Free
Little Rock
Memphis
New Orleans
Atlante
New York
St. Louis
Boston Ae
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Schedule of Only Games Across Four Cities
New Orleans visits Birmingham Memphis plays Chattanooga in a regional quartet Nashville hosts Knoxville only games scheduled across the slate.
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New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Nashville
Knoxville
Schedule of 8 Pro Football Showdowns Across Cities
The card lists eight matchups with teams and venues across major cities including Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago New York St Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington and details a dense slate of intercity games. The list emphasizes interstate competition and geographic spread in a compact sports schedule.
Bearded Matman Coming Tuesday in Decatur
The Decatur mat card next Tuesday promises to be one of the best in a long time. A notable feature will be the appearance of Henry Kollo, a bearded grappler.
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Decatur
Henry Kollo
Decatur Trojans Set Four Bold Tests With Rails
Decatur’s basketball team returns after a rest to face a four game slate this week. They open at Pulaski today then host Birmingham Airport tomorrow and meet Pulaski again Friday on Ladies Day, followed by a Sunday clash with Sheffield Southern Rails at Alabama Park. The Rails boast stars including Ripper Williams and Frack Pate with Auburn, Yancey Senn, and Jack Nix. Manager McDuff predicts a strong showing and revenge for an earlier loss.
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Pulaski
Birmingham Airport Club
Sheffield Southern Rails
Alabama Park
Birmingham
North
Alabama
Trojans
Ripper
Williams
Frack Pate
Auburn
Yancey Senn
Jackson
Miss
High Point
N. C
Jack Nix
Knoxville
Southern Association
Southern Rails
McDuff
The
Rails
Benton Harbor boxing card features titles and names
From the House of David in Benton Harbor Michigan the claimant of the world middleweight title faces Vic Webber of Kansas City. The evening ends with Tom Galbos of Cleveland Ohio meeting Frank Buersch of Omaha Nebraska, brother of Stanley Buersch, who fought here recently.
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House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
Vic Webber
Kansas City
Tom Galbos
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank Buersch
Omaha, Neb
Stanley Buersch
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Plymouth
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H. P. Motor
America
Decatur Motor Co
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Hanos
William Braucher
South America
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Rio Tel
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EF Tan
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Morgan County National Bank
United States
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E. W. Strother
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Bank Street
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