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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1933

Page

6

Roosevelt Seeks Health Safe Path for Woodin Decline

DREW PEARSON reports the Woodin question remains unresolved as health issues and Morgan inquiry fallout mount. FDR has told Woodin not to resign, prefers delaying action until health improves, and contemplates Democratic successors Lewis Douglas or Frank Walker if Woodin departs. Progressives favor Couzens, but the President insists on Democrats in his cabinet. The note outlines Cabinet reshuffle possibilities amid political pressure.

Roosevelt Woodin Couzens Michigan Lewis Douglas Frank Walker Democratic National Committee

Fists and Feet to Fly Tonight headline bout at Martin arena

Dynamite Joe Dillman meets Australian kicker Frank Buersch in the main event of an American Legion wrestling card at Martin arena. Decatur villains Dillman and Buersch headline, with local rivals and a strong opener featuring Mike London versus Dale Hadock.

Martin Arena Joe Dillman Frank Buersch American Legion Mike London Dale Haddock Decatur Cleet Dillman Buersch Stanley

Godfrey Named Bridgeport Coach After Tide Career

Former Crimson Tide star Newt Godfrey accepts a coaching post at Bridgeport High School. He plans to face Billy Hicks’s Scottsboro team, with both men having played together at Alabama.

Newt Godfrey Crimson Tide Bridgeport High School Godfrey Billy Hick Scottsboro Hicks Alabama

Baseball Schedule Across Leagues

The card lists Southern League games Atlanta at Birmingham Little Rock at Nashville Memphis at Chattanooga. American League matches Chicago at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Washington at New York. National League games New York at Brooklyn St Louis at Chicago.

Southern League Atlanta Birmingham Little Rock Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Chicago St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Washington New York National League Brooklyn Knoxville New Orleans Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh

Bambino Joe Makes Historic Comeback Victory

The Old Creager reports Bambino Joe returning to beat every major opponent he faced except Tunney Retzlaff. A mocked return match was denied, leaving fans exclaiming about the sensational performance and unresolved rivalry.

Tunney Retzlaff

Youth Will Be Served in Major League Shakeups

A look at how aging stars and rising youngsters are reshaping lineups across the majors. Ossie Bluege hands the hot corner to Cecil Travis with the Senators while Earle Coombs nears fadeout as Dixie Walker and other youths rise.

Diamond Joe Cronin Oldster Ossie Bluege Cecil Travis Senators Chattanooga Ossie Travis Mr. Coombs Earle Coombs Earle Ruppert Dixie Walker McCarthy Walker Travis Jackson Blondy Ryan Jackson

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

Yesterday’s results include Knoxville beating Birmingham 7 0 and New York routing Washington 6 5 while Boston edged Philadelphia 8 5 and Detroit defeated Cleveland 6 3. Toledo won 7 4 over Milwaukee and Columbus defeated Kansas City 5 4. Toronto beat Jersey City 2 1 in the International League.

American Association Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Toronto Jersey City Albany-Buffalo Newark-Rochester

GO TO FAIR Miss Sarah Ruth Wilson and Mrs Ross Dublin

Miss Sarah Ruth Wilson and Mrs Dublin left Saturday to attend the World's Fair.

Sarah Ruth Wilson Ross Dublin

Bloodworth Takes Alabama Hi V party to Chicago World’s Fair

Jimmy Bloodworth plans departure on August 19 leading a state Hi-V party from Alabama to visit the Chicago World’s Fair. The trip aims to showcase agricultural and cultural programs and promote regional cooperation.

Jimmy Bloodworth Chicago

Guarantee High For Tiger Game At Alabama Park

Manager Gordon McDuff of the Decatur Trojans guarantees the Bessemer Tigers a fat sum for Wednesday’s game at Alabama Park. A large crowd is expected as the clash is a major event of the year. Al Harvey is set to pitch. The Tigers come in with a strong Birmingham-area record and will test the Trojans. Thursday features Guntersville visiting Alabama Park for another tough game against regional clubs.

Gordon McDuff Decatur Trojans Bessemer Tigers Trojans Alabama Park al Harvey Invaders Tigers Birmingham Guntersville Gadsden Boaz Ft. Payne Clanton Thorsby Calera

Britnell Family Trip Near Muscle Shoals

Mr and Mrs A E Britnell with their two daughters Miss Annie and Miss Ruby Britnell traveled by automobile to Muscle Shoals accompanied by other relatives for a family outing.

A. E. Britnell Misses Annie Ruby Britnell

Debut Match Set At Martin Arena In Decatur

Tonight in Decatur a notable wrestler makes his debut at Martin arena and will face Dale Haddock in the preliminary bout.

Dale Haddock Martin Arena

Community Gardens Aid Needy in Covington County

Four community gardens in Covington County provide fresh vegetables to the needy. Sponsored by local relief groups and worked by Reconstruction Finance Corporation laborers, the plots grow tomatoes, okra, lima beans, and sweet potatoes. Miss Allye Hughes oversees the projects as home demonstration agent. Some harvests serve current needs while others are canned for winter use.

Andalusia Ala Covington County Reonstruction Finance Corporation Allye Hughes

Reverend Liston to Preach at First Presbyterian

Rev Robert Liston of Richland Virginia visiting his parents on Line Street will preach Wednesday evening at the First Presbyterian church mid week prayer services. The services begin at 10 o clock and the public is invited to attend.

Robert Liston Richland Line Street First Presbyterian Church

Moley Opens Federal Crime Campaign Drive

Washington reports the start of a unified national crime effort led by Raymond Moley. He meets at the Justice Department with Attorney General Cummings and aides to coordinate federal and state actions while authorities pursue the Urschel kidnapping case.

Washington Mondey Raymond Moley Department of Justice Charles F. Urschel Oklahoma City Moley Roosevelt Justice Department Cummings William Stanley Joseph B. Keenan Keenan Urschel

Enrollment Good At Summer Term

Alabama summer scholar session ends next week with 1 351 students enrolled. The mix includes 800 men and 551 women, 460 of whom taught in colleges or public schools last year. Tuscaloosa leads with 192, followed by Birmingham 75 and other cities listed.

University Ala Alabama Tuscaloosa Birmingham Montgomery Mobile Gadsden Troy Selma Huntsville Decatur Dothan Anniston

Tupelo Military Institute Prospectus

Tupelo Mississippi based military institute offers college preparatory and business courses with employment bureau. Supervised study, individual attention, modern equipment, athletics, swimming pool, excellent cuisine, summer camp in Maine. Moderate terms and music scholarships. Apply for catalogue or interview.

Mississippi Maine J. O. Boulanger A. B

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