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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1933
Page
6
A collage of quips and cartoons note everyday foibles from traffic to finances. Observations mock traffic crossing delays, dieting, loafing, and social pretenses while offering light moral quips about prudence and conscience. Famous punchlines play with thrift, luck, and modern society’s quirks in a playful urban voice.
A brisk roundup notes ENNY SHUTE as the new British Open champion who can shoot nine holes in the forties with a left handed stroke. It also spots Ike Boone leading the International League hitters around .380, mentions Sam West as a Browns star, Johnny Hodapp boosting Boston to a .350ish batting mark, and various boxing and baseball tidbits including Lou Brouillard, Maxie Rosenbloom, and Helen Hicks near men’s records.
Did You Know that Bad Play has been withdrawn from racing until fall because of a damaged hoof. Old Pigeon Hole limped from Arlington and is likely finished. Bep Van Klaveren meets Billy Petrolle on August 23 as his eye heals. Hadagal, Warren Wright’s promising juvenile, attracts attention. Eddie Farrell shines in the Yankees' comeback.
A vintage puzzle asks for the identity of the first name lady in the portrait with clues covering occupations, nationalities, and objects. The crossword style hints blend hints about the subject’s profession, origins, and era to reveal the hidden figure.
The Decatur Greyhounds defeated Trinity 6 to 5 as Tucker led the offense with a double and a single. Box score shows runs by Runstein Cau dill Puckett Tucker Bryant Tyler Battles Robinson Young and more with 18 hits for Decatur and 5 for Trinity.
Ed Warren of Birmingham advances to the quarter finals after a default win over David White of Mooresville. Second round results include Louis Hoff defeating Carter Dobbs 6 3 6 4, Charlie Matthews over Chappel Price 6 3 3 6 8 6, Sam Malone over Wesley Cook 6 2 6 2. Quarter finalists listed: Ed Neville, Sam Malone, Charlie Matthews, Ed Warren, Louis Hoff.
Midseason batting averages show Trojans fading below .300 for several players including Landers Teague Harvey and Williams. Williams has 27 stolen bases while Bronaugh leads with 7 home runs. Felton owns three wins, Harvey majors with nine appearances, six wins against two losses.
Decatur's Trojans meet Hartselle at Alabama Park this afternoon at 3 30. Hart selle has been strong of late after a July 4 loss to Morgan County and features Duby Bronaugh who hit two homers and a triple in yesterday's double bill against Moulton. The Trojans also plan a Monday 3 30 clash with Pulaski.
Scores across the leagues show Memphis losing 3 to 32 at Birmingham while Chattanooga topped Knoxville 6 to 3 and New Orleans split 6 7 with Little Rock 4 6. In the American League Cleveland beat New York 3 1 and Chicago routed Boston 0 3 0. National League games saw Pittsburgh 6 New York 5 and Chicago 10 Philadelphia 1 with Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0 and Boston 3 St. Louis 2.
Joe Dillman, North Alabama wrestling star, returns Tuesday night in Decatur to face Walter Miller, 184 pounds, from San Francisco. Pete Demetroff of Detroit meets Pete Ramon of Winston-Salem in the other bout as fans crowd in for Dillman’s comeback and the fresh talent on the card.
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