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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1933

Page

6

Projans Edge Bessemer Tigers In Ninth Inning Rally

The Projans rallied to beat the Bessemer Tigers 5 to 4 at Alabama Park. Harvey pitched for the Trojans, with key hits by Almon Robinson and Mittwede aided the late surge in the eighth inning.

L. A. Barron Trojans Bessemer Tigers Alabama Park al Harvey Cason Tommie House K. Trammel Monte White Blankenship Almon Bessemer Weeks K. Trammell Williams Teague Harvey W. Trammell Decatur Robinson Sin Holland Mittwede McRight Burleson Pickins Abrhpore Scott Satiecemn i Goodman Blake Huey Innings Decatur Bessemer Mee

River Level Drops as Tennessee River Falls

The Tennessee river was dropping with a gauge reading of four feet at 7 o'clock this morning indicating a falling water level.

Tennessee

Joie Ray Faces New Marathon Challenge After 3rd in Boston

The once-great Joie Ray, 39, famed for sub four twenty miles, finished third in Boston for $15. He recalls a career from Kankakee to Antwerp and Amsterdam, dabbled in pro running and odd jobs, and plans a 35 night Montreal race proving his enduring drive to win.

Joie Joie Ray Illinois A. C Chicago Boston Chi Ray Ray Boy Kankakee Ill Wolf Antwerp Nurmi Amsterdam C. C. Pyle Rarin Montreal United States

Decatur Trojans Vying With Guntersville at Alabama Park

Decatur's Trojans, after a 5-4 win over the Bessemer Tigers, face Guntersville this afternoon at Alabama Park at 3 30. Manager Gordon McDuff may start Newt Hardy on the mound.

Decatur Trojans Bessemer Tigers Guntersville Alabama Park Newt Hardy Gordon McDuff

Baseball scores from recent league games

Results across major leagues include Southern League games Atlanta and Birmingham in a 4-3 finish, New Orleans 4 Knoxville 3, Little Rock 5 Nashville 1, Memphis 9 Chattanooga 2, and American League Washington 4 New York 1 plus Boston 8 Philadelphia 4. National League Chicago 10 St. Louis 7 and Boston 3 Philadelphia 2. American Association Columbus 10 9 Minneapolis 2-0 Louisville 3-1 Kansas City 2-4. International League Toronto 6-6 Jersey City 2-2 Newark 8-7 Rochester 5-2 Baltimore 6 Montreal 2 Buffalo 5 Albany 3.

Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Knoxville Little Rock Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis American Association Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toronto Jersey City Newark Rochester Baltimore Montreal Buffalo Albany Southern Leag Ww. L. Knoxville Chattanoogs Birmin“#iam Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Cscs Cleveland Detroit Aver Southern League National League

Mooresville Beats Coxey 5-3 Behind Strong Pitching

Mooresville traveled to Coxey and defeated the home club 5 to 3. Pitcher McCluskey plus Grey ndace twirled for Mooresville, scattering six hits, while Coxey’s Howard held Mooresville to seven hits in a close contest.

Mooresville COXEY McCluskey Greyndace Howard

Rebecca Harvey Visits Nash ville Cousins in Tennessee

Miss Rebecca Harvey of Nashville Tennessee visits her cousins Misses Ann and Katherine Harvey.

Rebecca Harvey Nashville, Tenn Misses Ann and Katherine Harvey

Big Boys Battle on Tuesday Card in Martin Arena

The next week's wrestling card in Martin arena features Tiger Kelly of Tennessee against Jim Heastyn of Australia in the main bout. Mike London faces Eddie Baker in the opener as Kelly, once a novice in Alabama and now a top South heavyweight, seeks another big win.

Martin Arena Tiger Kelly University of Tennessee Jim Heastyn Mike London Eddie Baker Milwaukee Kelly Alabama Tiger Hesslyn

Limestone County League forms eight clubs in Bee Line gap

Athens withdraws from the Bee Line League and Limestone County Baseball League forms with eight clubs including Athens Ardmore Coxey Cartwright Oakland Oakdale Holland's Gin and Capshaw. Games set for Thursdays and Saturdays with a ven cent admission.

Athens Ala Bee Line League Limestone County Baseball League Ardmore Coxey Cartwright Oakland Oakdale Holland’s Gin Capshaw

Double Finals Are Set For Sunday

James Rankin and Russell Brothers defeated Paul Bryant and Wesley Cook 6 4 6 3 to reach the semis where Melvin Ozier and Ed Warren beat them 6 3 2 6 6 0. Ozier and Warren advance to face Mathews and Morrow at 4 30 this afternoon with finals on Sunday.

James Rankin Russell Brothers Paul Bryant Wesley Cook Melvin Ozier Ed Warren Ozier Warren Mathews Morrow

Southern General Puzzle Clue and Crossword Reveal

A fragmented crossword from a Southern General page presents horizontal and vertical clues. Items reference Civil War era figures and terms, with questions about war origins and titles, plus miscellaneous wordplay including animals plants and directions.

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