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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

6

Errors Cause of Trojans' Defeat

The Lincoln Mills team from Huntsville edged the Trojans 3 to 0 as Harvey pitched well for Decatur. Lincoln’s offense managed few hits but exploited four earned runs and Decatur misplays in the outfield and infield aided the visitors. Harvey allowed ten safeties and fanned multiple Lincoln batters in a strong pitching performance.

L. A. Barron Harvey Trojans Lincln Mills Huntsville Decatur Lincoln

Pontiac Straight Eight Delivers Power and Comfort at Value

Buyers flock to Pontiacs in its price range for a 77 horsepower Straight Eight offering 78 mph, smooth delivery, and strong road hold. With a 115 inch wheelbase and Fisher Ventilation System, the big sedan blends Fisher Body beauty with comfort and performance, prompting wide national preference.

Pontiac Fisher America

Stewart to Lead Springville High School Sports

Jack Stewart of Annis ton an Auburn star will coach Springville High School the announcement from Dr. Zebulon Judd of Alabama Polytechnic Institute notes Stewart's leadership in basketball as captain of Auburn 1932 second All-American and track and field standout holder of the Southern Conference high jump record for three years.

Auburn Ala Jack Stewart Anniston Springville High School Zebulon Judd Alabama Polytechnic Institute School of Education Stewart Dixie Tigers Wilbur Hutsell

Decatur Beats Lincoln In Wild District Rivalry

Lewis led the Redcaps with three hits in four at bats and Grant added two hits as Decatur rapped eight safeties. Phillips struck out eight for Lincoln, while Harvey held the Redcaps to seven strikeouts. Lincoln scored in the sixth and eighth with unearned runs and two in the fourth for two teams in a 9 inning, 1 hour 40 minute game.

Redcaps Poss Lewis Willow Grant Decatur Jack Phillips Harvey Mittwede Hayes Williams Doc” White Lincoln Stewart Covington Lewis Waller Holland Jones Johnson McRight Long White Gene Williams Bryant Williams Phillips G. Williams Burleson Hatchett

Pictorial Clues and Measurements From a 1932 Flight Claim

The article lists terms and clues about a man pictured, including details on Morindin dye and a flight initiative reaching ten miles plus 117 yards in 1932. It notes acrid substances and earth deification, with references to membranes and saturated cloths as sores.

Answer to Previous Puzzle Flow Pictured Man and Words

Puzzle clues reference a flow of phrases about a pictured man, the lake poets, and various terms. The list includes synonyms and Latin and French roots, with numbers guiding themed cross references. Responses connect to a Belgian figure and other linguistic hints, forming a word puzzle grid.

Mate and Clyde Van Dusen Duel Through Racing History

The piece recalls Mate, once a great racehorse, finishing fourth in a four horse race while Clyde Van Dusen, famed 1929 small wonder, fades in the field. It contrasts Mate's classic 1931 Preakness and American Derby wins with his current setback and Van Dusen’s diminished form.

Mate Clyde van Dusen Chicago Toronto Woodbine Bowie Sweeney

Greyhound Hurdle Race Ends In Quick Fight At Beverly Hills

Two leaders cleared the last hurdle together before fighting, allowing the chasing pups to surge past them in a dramatic Beverly Hills greyhound race. Hughie Critz reportedly practices tossing the other second baseman’s glove after Rabbit Maranville’s glove moves to the bench, then retrieving it from his pocket. Washington crew coach Al Aldrickson notes recovery after stroke is crucial to crew success.

Beverly Hills Calif Hughie Critz Rabbit Maranville Hughie Braves Rabbit Washington al Aldrickson

Great Galbos to Meet Giant in Decatur Card at Martin Arena

Case University wrestling coach Tom Galbos returns to Decatur for a headline bout against the giant Australian. The card opens with Dale Haddock and Vic Webber, with Webber aiming to subdue Haddock after recent tensions with Mike London, while Hesslyn weighs in with a weight edge and Galbos’ famed flying winglock.

Tom Mike London Webber Tast Dale Hesslyn Galbos Case University

Finding Center Is Problem For Tide

Alabama faces finding a capable center to replace two graduated stars Rip Hewes and Red Houston. Six contenders include Joe Dildy Bill Francis Raymond Glass Raiford Ellis and Percy Cosmus with Dildy and Glass showing early promise.

Frank Thomas Alabama Rip” Hewes Red” Houston Tidesmen Tide Hewes Houston Bearcat Joe Dildy Jim Bill Francis Raymond Glass Raiford Ellis Percy Cosmus Glass Ellis Gusmus

Baseball Pairings Highlight American League Matchups

Boston faces Detroit while Philadelphia meets Cleveland. New York challenges St. Louis and Washington plays Chicago in a foursome of interleague style showdowns.

Boston Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland New York St. Louis Washington Chicago National League Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Louis Caceconnan Penasaprenvey Cincinnati Cael Connstaereecens

Office Cat by Junius Office Cat

A humorous vignette features exchanges about hustlers, loans, and friendships with quick quips. Ragson Tatters notes fixing a pendulum as a dancer performs at a theater. A dentist’s office disturbance is mistaken for a patient’s distress, clarified as radio noise by a lawyer’s stenographer.

Old Ragson Brushville Big City

Husband and wife clash over shopping and motives

The exchange shows a domestic dispute over purchases with the wife asserting control via the invoice while the husband pushes for purpose beyond self enrich. The dialogue frames work as a means to serve others and contrasts pension-like gain with genuine need.

Miss Rebecca Harvey Returns Home From Decatur Visit

Miss Rebecca Harvey of Nashville Tennessee has spent a week visiting friends and relatives in Decatur and returned home on Wednesday.

Rebecca Harvey Nashville, Tenn Decatur

Suitor Proposes Either Dowry or Daughter in Courageous Debate

A dialogue scene shows Positive Man asserting opinions as darkness falls. A wealthy father challenges a suitor asking whether he wishes to marry his daughter or borrow money. The suitor calmly asks which option the father prefers and indicates indifference to the choice.

Cooly

Kissing in Parked Car Leads to Fine

A man fined $5 after a policeman caught him kissing his wife in a parked car. The judge dismissed the claim of marriage, while the couple’s friends discuss lessons about trust.

Lillington Titewad Pennington

Morning doors and late nights haunt house to house

A fragment discusses canvassers, early rising mothers and daughters, and a thief at a front door. The note features a detective contact at 2 a.m. and a burglar awaiting the sleeping resident. It ends with a quip on wisdom and talking less to avoid exposure.

Tupelo Military Institute Ad Offers Broad Programs

Tupelo Mississippi based institute advertises college prep and business courses with an employment bureau, supervised study, modern equipment, athletics, accredited methods, junior and senior departments, a swimming pool, and excellent cuisine. Summer camp in Maine with scholarships. apply for catalogue or interview to President J O Boulanger.

Mississippi Maine J. O. Boulanger A. B

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Results from the Southern League include Birmingham 5 Chattanooga 3 and Nashville 7 New Orleans 0. National League features St Louis 7 0 and Brooklyn 2 7. International League sees Toronto 14 6 and Albany 6 Montreal 4. American Association games include St Paul 8 3 and Milwaukee 4 9. Only games scheduled.

Southern League Birmingham New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga Nashville Buffalo Baltimore Toronto Newark Albany Montreal Jersey City Rochester St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City

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