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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1933
Page
6
By L. A. Barron. Blick Coffmen, formerly of Athens, pitched for Wil 20 while Newt Hardy started for Decatur. Coffman allowed nine runs and hit totals, as Decatur managed only six hits. Howard Lanier relieved in three innings.
The piece notes a year of upsets as champions in boxing golf tennis and baseball shift rapidly. It highlights Sharkey stopping Carenara, Vines losing to Crawford in Australia, Corbett II winning then losing the welter title, Canzoneri beaten by Ross, Battaglia defeating by Ben J, Ruth seeking rest, and Foxx and Ruth underperforming. It mentions Johnny Goodman winning the 1932 Open and Cubs and Giants struggles, and Kentucky Derby hopes dashed for Ladysman amid USC scheduling notes.
Decatur fans and northern Alabama witness a wrestling night as Stanley Buersch of Melbourne grapples Bobby Jackson of Detroit at 178 pounds versus around 170. The Martin Arena hosts the arena clash Tuesday night with strong crowd anticipation.
The Garden Contest sponsored by local clubs closes Friday July 14. A garden tour and picnic dinner at Legion Park follow judging the last week in June. Hosts plan a morning tour starting at First Methodist church with stops at multiple homes, ending at Legion Park for lunch and prize awards.
A New York surgeon is sued for $50 by Kees and the Tigers claiming a wrist operation caused a foul result in a baseball game. Tommy Connolly the ancient umpire reportedly saw Weers glasses publicly with no secrecy. Larry MacPhail linked to Columbus Red Birds by Cardinal brain department. Sam Breadon questioned Columbus club expense totals. Bill Killefer slated for final Browns year amid front office tensions.
Nashville swept a doubleheader 8 to 0 and 1 to 5 while New Orleans routed Knoxville 14 to 0. Atlanta beat Chattanooga 7 to 4. New York defeated Cleveland 7 to 3. Philadelphia and St Louis tied 6 to 6. Weather rain affected Washington, Boston, and Chicago matchups. 18 inning first game between New York and St Louis noted. Channel next day Chattanooga at Birmingham and Nashville at Atlanta schedule.
The Barons meet Nooga on July 4 in a hard fought series with both Birmingham and Chattanooga in the race. The winner gains a distinct advantage in the last half. Clay Touchstone is likely to pitch for Clyde Milan in one of the games.
Three show horses shipped from Birmingham were brought to Decatur on Thursday. O. H. Hathcoat, an authority on show horses, will assess them. The trio appeared at the Tennessee Valley Horse Show in May winning prizes. Piper owned by Dr. A Gibson Lady owned by Mrs. Charles B James and Lady Astor owned by Lawson Gamble.
Coach R D Taylor and Mrs Taylor visit Mrs Taylor's parents in Lacy Tenn. Superintendent W W Benge n received a letter from Taylor noting Tennessee's ten million dollar bond issue to be repaid in ten years via a one cent gasoline tax. Banks have subscribed most of the issue and state banks cooperate to fund the debt.
Florence Wilson pitched for the Southern Rails of Sheffield, allowing six hits and one run as the Dammers won five to one. White and Williams started for the Rails, while the Dammers collected seven hits and five runs. The clubs plan a July Fourth double bill with Florence in the morning and Sheffield in the afternoon.
The horses will be specially trained for the show ring and campaigned at circuits in Tennessee and other Southern states by Mr. Hathcoat and his son Edward, an adept horseman.
The Rahm tournament will open with 20 to 25 entrants as a single round is scheduled for tomorrow to determine scores. The runner-up will receive three golf balls as a prize provided by pro Bill Curtis.
The Magic City team is reported to have taken no less than 2 percent.
A chicken fry at Cane Springs Saturday night drew a congenial group of young attendees led by Miss Edith York and John Penn with Miss Louise Penh Sherley Stevenson Miss Mae Luker among the participants, a lively social gathering noted in the community.
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