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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1931
Page
6
Plainsmen from Auburn praised for strong showing against Wisconsin in Madison and shift focus to Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Coach Wynne stresses blocking and tackling and rests key players while developing depth, with Hutsell lauded as a top trainer after the Wisconsin clash.
Classified ad seeks a five room apartment or small house in Decatur area. Requires good condition, proximity to center, steam heat and modern conveniences preferred. Respond via Post Office Box 1092 with exact location and price. Also notes 220 acres in Madison county near Monrovia for sale or trade for Decatur property. Jewett E Johnston Athens 4
Crowds flock to Decatur fairgrounds to see the Downie Bros Circus. Manager Charles Sparks returns to lead the show with public first policy. The three ring spectacle features a parade, animal acts, and a bustling side show, with final performances tonight illuminated by own electric lights.
Ch arlie Lehman the 205 pound Texas Tornado will face Birmingham favorite John Paul Jones in the opening bout of Monday's wrestling card at municipal auditorium under Birmingham Post No 1 of the American Legion. Paul Harper will wrestle George Zaharias in the two hour limit bout.
Rubber Walker has replaced Buck Hughes at left half for Alabama at least temporarily. Walker’s showing in Saturday’s game against Mississippi A. and M. entitled him to run with the varsity. Coaches believed Alabama came through the game with only minor ailments.
Holley and Long of Alabama's Crimson Tide lead the Southern Conference scoring with 36 points each. They top the South and share second in the nation, ahead of the rest of the field.
Tulane’s wing back motion has Vanderbilt on alert as coaches drill ends to counter the scheme. The Green Wave offense has produced sizable yardage this season and Vanderbilt scouts warn they must stop the motion to check Tulane.
Mortgagee Eysten and Eyster announce a continuance of the foreclosure sale as previously published in The Decatur Daily on September 9, 16 and 23, 1931. attorneys for mortgagee are Eysten & Eyster.
Sophomore half back Casey Kimbrell did not play against Wisconsin due to an abscess developed on the train, with unknown recovery time. Arthur and Commodore Wood are listed as casualties but may play on Grant Field. The team received a large ovation in Opelika and Auburn after returning from Madison, aiming to rally for the conference opener with Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
Lew Fonseca, former outfielder and first baseman, is named manager of the Chicago White Sox for a two year term. The club finished seventh and eighth recently and Fonseca plans to bolster the roster with deals as Lou Boudreau may remain at first base unless his performance changes.
Central High likely to be without varsity guard Red Kendall in Friday's game against Parkville Blue Devils. Kendall has a pulled tendon in his leg and may sit on the bench this week as recovery is not rapid.
Paul Derringer, St. Louis pitcher, was slightly injured in a Monday automobile collision near Kingdom, Missouri. He said he might have faced more serious harm if not slumped in the seat and noted he was ill from swallowing a piece of a cigar.
Bryan Satspaugh triumphed in a 50 mile dirt track race at Salem New Hampshire yesterday despite a flat tire for the last two miles. He drove on, finishing first and securing the win with determined performance under tough conditions.
The bulletin notes no rainfall occurred during the 24 hours ending at 7 am. No precipitation recorded yesterday or this morning. The report confirms dry conditions across the area with no measurable rainfall.
Bob Jervis, a dedicated football fan, plans a Saturday trip by car to Nashville to catch the Vanderbilt versus Tulane game, hoping for a thrilling matchup and a window into college grid action.
Danville route one resident Mrs. L. M. Morris is very ill at her home, with many friends expressing concern. Special dispatch notes she is under medical care in Danville on October 13.
Jack Sharkey defeated Primo Carnera last night in a 15 round battle at Brooklyn. Carnera impressed experts with his boxing but Sharkey, the Boston sailor, had him in a bad way toward the end of the scrap.
In the opening match of the 1931 32 10 pin schedule at the YMCA Luther Harris posted high scores as the Old Timers defeated the Decatur Daily four to zero. Tonight features Bankers versus Decatur Iron and Steel with the public invited.
Florence State Teachers College will offer an extension course in advanced educational psychology in Decatur. Dr. C. B. Collier will lead the class, which begins Friday evening October 30 at Central High School. The course blends newer ideas with child behavior case studies and is open to teachers and others with at least one year of psychology study.
Decatur's football squad, fresh from a 2-1 season start and a 0-0 tie with Elkmont, prepares for Falkville. Coach Taylor and Fuller emphasized blocking and tackling during Monday practice with three full teams practicing daily and a two hour scrimmage at four this afternoon.
Tulane conducts secret practice sessions ahead of the Vanderbilt visit, keeping activities low profile and away from public scrutiny while preparing for the key matchup.
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