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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1933

Page

6

METHODISTS TWO UP NOW ON RIVALS

The Methodist ladies won their second straight diamond contest 28 to 9 over the Presbyterians in Alabama Park. Led by Peggy Byars on the mound and a split roster of players, the Methodists capitalized with aggressive base running and steady defense, while Miss Gladys Hill started for the Presbyterians before being relieved by Mrs. J. O. Cotward due to a sore arm.

L. R. Barron Methodist Presbyterian Alabama Park Methodists Lester Corbett Roy Street Presbyterians Gordon McDuff Marvin Rankin Colvard Young Williams Penney C. Bean Simmons J. Giles Hall M. L. Bean Mises Jean Greenfield Evelyn McClure Evelyn Giles Howell Ware P Byers Hardiman Kimbrell Barrett M. Byers Impeon Ratliff Katherine Isley Peggy Byars March Hare Ste Gladys Hill J. O. Cotward Mattie Lou Bean Byars M. Byars Miss Greenfield Miss Hall P. Byars Hall, Greenhill Giles M. L Bean Methodist Club Louise Young Jean Giles Grady Simpson Paul Hardeman John Burleson Charlie Hatchett RHE Methodist

Brouillard May Face Marcel This Controversial Middleweight Matchup

Lou Brouillard the French-Canadian boxer is linked to a possible bout with Marcel This of France to decide a world middleweight title. The piece discusses regional title claims, past challengers Vince Dundee Gorilla Jones and Teddy Yarosz, and Brouillard’s left-handed adaptation amid ongoing division confusion.

Ell Lou Browfilard New York Jeby Marcel France Brouillard National Boxing Association Pennsylvania Teddy Yarosz Vince Dundee Freddie Polo Gorilla Jones Jones Joby Gorilla Dundee Canada Lou Baby Joe Gans Paul Pironne Jimmy McLarnin Mickey Walker

Scar Eckhardt plans possible retirement and Beverly Hills visit

The piece notes Scar Eckhardt may quit baseball next year if he fails to win a third consecutive Pacific Coast League batting title. It also mentions Bill Carey resigning as MSG general manager and settling in Beverly Hills near Hollywood. It forecasts a horse racing boom nationwide with breeders cashing in on new track demands.

Scar Eckhardt Bill Carey Madison Square Garden Beverly Hills Calif Hollywood

Baseball Schedules for Southern and American Leagues

Auburn reports matchups across the Southern League and American League with Birmingham at Nashville Memphis at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga and Little Rock at Knoxville. In the American League New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston Detroit at Chicago St Louis at Cleveland. National League Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at Pittsburgh Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York.

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

Tennessee Tiger Kelly Faces Tough Australian Rival

Earnest Tiger Kelly of Tennessee renews pro career facing heavy hitter Jim Hesslyn of Australia in a tough Tuesday bout. Local favorite Mike London returns to battle Eddie Baker of Milwaukee while Chris Jordan notes Kelly’s growing courage and potential in the ring.

Earnest Tiger) Kelly University of Tennessee Big Jim Hesslyn Mike London Eddie Baker Milwaukee Flash Tiger Chris Jordan Kelly Tennessee Lad Hesslyn

Limestone Farmers Await Gin Prices

Athens Alabama August 12 Farmers in Limestone County await NRA word on gin prices for the season. Local ginners in the south charge six dollars per bale, while county agricultureists protest the higher rate since cotton ginning has remained at about five dollars per bale or less.

Athens Ala NRA

Alabama to Face Big 1932 Losses At Fall Practice

Twelve Alabama lettermen will be absent when practice begins next month led by fullback John Cain and center Ripper Hewes. Holley and Houston also depart, leaving gaps at guard tackle and end with returning leaders Leach Mose Swaim Gandy and Hutson providing experience. Redshirts and sophomores edge in behind the missing stars as Coach Frank Thomas prepares the Tide for the new season.

University Ala Alabama John Cain Crimson Tide Hewes Houston Denny Field Frey Cochrane Sanford Sims Barker Leslie Godfree Cain Hillman Holley Holley Leach Mose Swaim Ralph Gandy Don Hutson Jim Dildy Bille Lee Kirkland Hopke Frank Thomas Joe Dildy Jim Francis Glass Ellis Frank Moseley

Ruth Kimbrel Returns to Trinity Home

Miss Ruth Kimbrel of Trinity, a guest of Miss Peggy Byars, has returned to her home after visiting.

Trinity Ruth Kimbrel Peggy Byars

Famous in India Crossword Clue Puzzle Fragment

A mixed crossword style item lists clues and partial answers about a famed Indian figure and related terms. The grid entries include references to Mares beds of a beast Provident insect and various language hints.

Tennessee Valley Tourney Delayed

The Tennessee Valley golf tournament scheduled next week at Huntsville Country Club was postponed after a fire damaged the clubhouse early Friday. Investigators believe a cigarette tossed at an awning after a dinner dance sparked the blaze.

Huntsville Country Club

Memorial Sing at Herrin Cemetery Postponed

The memorial sing at Herrin cemetery six miles west of Falkville has been postponed indefinitely due to a date conflict. A new date will be announced later through The Daily.

Herrin Cemetery Falkville Herrin

Baynard Malone for Congress Honored North Alabama Letter

A Petersburg reader in 1933 urges support for Baynard L. Malone as candidate to fill the late Edward B. Almon’s term in the Eighth District. The writer praises Malone’s ability integrity and Confederate veteran lineage, saying he would faithfully represent the Tennessee Valley and northern Alabama interests.

Petersburg Fra Decatur Alabama Daily Baynard L. Malone Morgan County Edward B. Almon Eighth Congress Tennessee Valley North Alabama South

Weather Record for Local Area Today

The weather bureau reports a high of 97 and a low of 70 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock.

The Weather Bureau the Weather Bureau Today

Prayer League gathers Monday with Dr James Allen Smith leader

The Men's Prayer League meets Monday at 8 30 in the morning with Dr James Allen Smith leading the session.

Men’s Prayer League James Allen Smith

Seybourne Lynne Ordered to Report to Fort McClellan

Seybourne Lynne has been ordered to report to Fort McClellan An niston tomorrow. He is leaving Sunday.

Seybourne Lynne Fort McClellan Anniston

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