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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1933
Page
6
The Tee Totaler editor argues prohibition partially causes unemployment and questions if the wet nations fare better. He notes the Eighteenth Amendment, ratified by 36 states by January 20 1919, took effect January 16 1920, with about 84 percent of state senators and nearly as many lower-house members dry.
Spencer Tracy declares his horse is his next best friend after his purse as he stars in Me and My Gal at the Strand co featuring Joan Bennett. The actor recalls his stage ascent and warns actors to avoid taking themselves too seriously while praising horses for their intelligence and affection.
GenaK Shaughnessy successor to Stagg as Midway Maroons coach says he would prefer offbeat offense over rigid routine. The piece notes Chicago clubs under Stagg and compares to White Sox missteps, cites Dempsey Schmeling idol dynamics, and recalls Yankees farm moves and the 1928 break-the-Yankees cry before the A’s three straight titles.
Chicago coal magnate Peabody declares that horses must earn their keep. He owns nine 2-year-olds, six 3-year-olds, and veteran Martie Flynn. Unproductive racehorses will be sold, likely to buyers far away.
Alabama baseball heads to Atlanta to meet Georgia Tech Monday and Tuesday, then plays Georgia in Athens Wednesday and Thursday. Coach Whitworth relies on Clements Scott Rogers and Baumah on the mound as Alabama seeks improved hitting after a string of weak at bats this season.
In the American League Cleveland won 5 to 0 over Detroit and New York defeated Boston 7 to 5. Philadelphia beat Washington 3 to 1. St Louis shut out Chicago 4 to 0. In the National League Cincinnati routed Pittsburgh 11 to 5 and Chicago also blanked St Louis 4 to 0. Boston defeated New York 3 to 1. International League Albany beat Buffalo 11 to 4 and Rochester won 8 to 3 over Newark. American Association Louisville topped St Paul 9 to 2 while Milwaukee beat Columbus 8 to 3 and Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 3 to 2.
Earl Bauman of New Castle Pennsylvania was elected president of the A Club at Capstone succeeding Earl Whitworth. Bauman a University junior has played center on the basketball team for two years and is a member of the baseball pitching staff. Other officers named were Ches ty Moseley vice president Alfred Maumanee secretary and Bill Joyce treasurer.
Lon Chaney defeats Joe Dillman in Fairfield Thursday, winning the third and deciding fall after Dillman attempted an airplane spin that misfired. Lon Chaney travels to town Tuesday evening fresh from the win over Dillman.
The piece notes M Berg who speaks many languages alongside playing for Washington, mentions stars like Barry Wood and Gowdy grammar, and jokes about college athletes. Eddie Flynn of Loyola New Orleans aims to be a dentist while his boxing fame remains a mystery. Lou Gehrig is pictured with a Shepherd dog, enjoys eels, fishing, and golf. Detroit writer H G Salsinger weighs in on baseball base running and opponents leaving fewer runners on.
W. J. Dutch Mittwede, a famed North Alabama athlete, was hit in the left eye by a rock thrown from a crusher at Hartselle. Retina cut. eye safety and vision expected to recover within two weeks after treatment in Decatur. Mittwede long stood out in regional baseball, last season with Hartselle in the Bee Line league.
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Knoxville faces Birmingham while Atlanta plays New Orleans and Little Rock battles Chattanooga. Memphis meets Nashville, New York visits Boston, Washington hosts Philadelphia, St. Louis plays Chicago, Detroit visits Cleveland, Cincinnati clashes with Pittsburgh, Chicago visits St. Louis, and Boston plays New York. Only games scheduled.
W H Oakley of Nashville visited Friday his wife who is staying here with her sister Mrs A Banks on avenue east.
Decatur fans expect a wild Tuesday night as Al Stecher and Lon Chaney clash in a rematch. promoter Chris Jordan may name referee, with George Tarzan Romanoff vs Sammy Miller and top stars slated for a capacity crowd.
The Central high school senior class spent a playful day starting with a 2:30 theater visit to see Our Betters starring Constance Bennett. They gathered at Mildred Kitchens home for games and evening refreshments with prizes to Virginia Speer and Earl Richardson.
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved in as leaders of the National League by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 1. It was the Pirates first home game of the year and drew a crowd of about 13 000.
The Birmingham Barons beat the Knoxville Smokies 3 to 1 to extend their winning streak to five. Pitcher Clay Touchstone allowed five hits while Cummings debuted in the outfield with two hits in four at bats.
Joe King Stanley of Gadsden is named drum major of the General Gorgas Post No 115 Band in Birmingham and will transfer his Legion membership. He has wartime service with the Dixie Division and has led bands across Alabama. The band represents Alabama at the Chicago national convention and participates in the Tuscaloosa state convention. Stanley also assists Congressman Miles C Allgood in Gadsden.
Auburn arrives in Athens to face Georgia Bulldogs in a season opener dual meet. Coach Wilbur Hutsell shoulders a rebuilding squad missing Ross McQueen to a fractured ankle. Captain Lloyd Richey and Casey Kimbrell lead Auburn in hurdles, jumps, and sprints as they contest the Bulldogs and seek early success.
A Sunday school workers training school for the Decatur district will convene at the First Methodist Church on May 19. Dr. Wm. F. Price, pastor, will be one of the instructors after completing recent intensive study and preparation for the school.
The film directed by Michael Curtiz combines a wax museum setting with a series of mysterious crimes. Lionel Atwill stars as sculptor Igor with Glenda Farrell as the investigative reporter and Frank McHugh as the editor. The cast includes Fay Wray and Edwin Maxwell among others. Experts hail it as a color marvel and a top suspenseful thriller.
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