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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1930

Page

9

N B A to Recognize June 12 Sharkey Schmeling Winner

Cincinnati June 5 The National Boxing Association president Stanley M. Isaacs announced the N B A will recognize the winner of the upcoming Jack Sharkey versus Max Schmeling heavyweight bout in New York on June 12. Earlier efforts to draw out Jack Dempsey entered the discussion but he did not provide a definite answer. Donohue named in the report.

Sincinnati Stanley M. Isaacs National Boxing Association Jack Sharkey - Max Schmeling New York Jack Dempsey Isaacs Dempsey Thomas E. Donohue

Trade In Nashville City League Involving Steadman Eaks

Steadman and Joe Eaks former local performers were part of a four player trade in the Nashville city league yesterday. Steadman and Eaks moved from the Ideal Laundry to the Phil Davis Tire company in the deal.

Steadman Joe Eaks Eaks Phil Davis Tire Company Ideal Laundry

City Council Set for Regular Session at 7 30

The board of mayor and alder men will meet in regular session at 7 30 oclock to discuss several matters of importance. Regular monthly reports from Police Chief C M Riggsbee and City Clerk E W Collier will be submitted.

E. W. Collier

Hartford Chairman Rules Sharkey Schmeling Fight World Champion

Dt Hartford Connecticut chairman of the championship committee announced a decision recognizing the winner of the Sharkey Schmeling fight as the world champion after consultations with other members.

Dt Hartford Conn

Americans win big in Canadian sweepstakes Derby prizes

Six winners share $444000 from the Canadian Army and Navy veterans sweepstakes on the Epsom Derby. E P Dougherty, a 23 year old New York broker's clerk, won one of the $149000 first prizes on Blenheim. Winfried Leblanc of Hull Quebec held the other. Second prizes total $98000 shared by Mrs A Matzhminger of Reading Pennsylvania and L L Smith of Guthrie Oklahoma. Third prize of $48000 split by J W Zaloudek of Omaha Nebraska and Robert I Lynn of Portland Maine. Winners, when reached, varied in reaction, from surprise to plans for investment or retirement.

E. P. Dougherty New York Winfried Leblanc Hull, Que A. Matzhminger Douglass Street Reading L. L. Smith Guthrie Okla J. W. Zaloudek Omaha Neb Robert I. Lynn Portland Me Zaloudek Young Dougherty Easton Matzmmber

TANKS GET FRESH GREEN PAINT AT GAS PLANT

A new green coat is being applied to the large storage tanks at the gas plant on Lee street, enhancing their exterior appearance.

Lee Street

Temperature Soars With 90 Degree High Across Day

The 24 hour period saw temperatures reach 90 degrees and dip to 66 by seven this morning. Residents experienced a hot day with warm overnight conditions and high humidity in the area.

Morgan Medical Meeting Today at Westminster Church

The Morgan County Medical Society holds a regular session today at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Several visitors were invited to attend and an interesting program was expected.

Morgan County Medical Society Westminster Presbyterian Church

River Falling Messee River Levels Cited

Reading shows the messee river today dropping about three feet as observers note the fall in water levels and forecast continued decline through the day.

Messee

Schmeling Seeks Edge as Training Prepares for Sharkey Clash

Max Schmeling endured a brutal two week regimen with sparring partners and staged an informal sparring session in Endicott New York. He appeared listless after a seven round workout and was kept off the heavy bag. Schmeling plans rest then drills through the coming weekend before a potential trip to New York.

Endicot N. Y Max Schmeling Teuton Sharkey Yankee Stadium

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