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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1933

Page

6

Letters to the Editor on pets taxes and Roosevelt

A collection of reader letters discusses popular Capitol pets, Ray Baker's Siamese cats, a government proposal on gold prospectors profits, graft charges against a former tax chief, State Department passports to Russia, and a note on President Roosevelt's Navy service.

Thomas Santa Fe HN. M Ray Baker Nevada Mint Worcester Mass Greenville N. C Roper Internal Revenue Wilson Andrew Mellon Brooklyn State Department Russia United States Chicago Roosevelt Navy

Lanier Faces Appendicitis Threat for Trojans

Lanier, Trojan infielder, has an appendicitis attack and may miss a few days. Bronsugh, a centerfielder, has been ill for days, and Eddie Eubanks could not play Saturday due to an ankle. Manager McDuff hopes the lineup will be ready for Lincoln Mill at Alabama Park Wednesday.

Howard Lanier Trojan Lanier Duby Bronsugh Eddie Eubanks Huntsville McDuff Lincoln Mill Alabama Park

Rough Grapplers on Tuesday Card at Local Arena

The card features Tuffy Cleet and bad Greek with reputations as ring villains. West and Diliman clash in a main event while Cleet meets Stanley Buersch in a double wind-up. Two 90 minute bouts fill the program as Legion officials expect a large turnout. extra seats have been added and patrons are urged to arrive early.

Tuffy West Diliman Frank Ocleet Stanley Buersch Storm Legion

Moye to Join Alabama Tide After Injury Recovery

Lamar Moye, Central High standout and all-Southern prep center, will attend the University of Alabama. He announced his commitment to the Tide, plans to depart shortly after September 1 for training, and weighs 193 pounds as he resumes conditioning after a recent operation.

Lamar Moye Central High University of Alabama Moye Tide

Lincoln Mills Travel to Face DeKalb Trojans Wednesday

Lincoln Mills lineup heads to Decatur for a 3:30 PM clash with the Trojans as Huntsville’s club features hitters Ralph McRight Poss Lewis Big Ben Newton and twin Grant brothers with a rotation including Lott Phillips and Stewart. Manager McDuff plans lineup enhancements for the Madison County visitors.

Decatur Trojans Lincoln Sheffield Southern Rails Millmen Sheffield Clan Huntsville Ralph McRight Trojan Poss Lewis Memphis Big Ben Newton Grant C. Grant G. Grant Apple Graham Fritz Lott Jack Phillips Stewart Lott Southern Rails McDuff Madison County

Madison woman recovering after appendectomy at Benevolent

Miss Irene Tribble of Madison is recuperating at Benevolent Hospital following an operation for appendicitis.

Irene Tribble Madison Benevolent Hospital

Johnny Broaca Leaves Yale Pitching Fame for Newark Farm

The Yankees sent Johnny Broaca to Newark for seasoning after a stand with Yale coach Smoky Joe Wood. Broaca refused to pitch weekly, choosing school work and his arm care over immediate pro work. A Yankees scout pressed his case, but Broaca opted to finish college while weighing a future in baseball.

Yankees Johnny Broaca Newark Smoky Joe” Wood Yale Albie Booth Joe Johnny Frank Merriwell Eli Johnny Bronca

Trojans Unable to Solve Gentry in Huntsville

The Decatur Trojans with a revamped lineup due to sickness and injuries fell 5 to 0 to Marvin Gentry’s Dallas mill team in Huntsville Saturday. Gentry limited Decatur to three singles by White Mittwede and Harvey, as Hardy pitched well aside from the fifth inning. Priday to lead Dallas back for a return visit to Decatur with McDuff’s team seeking revenge.

Decatur Trojans Bronaugh Eubanks Marvin Gentry Huntsville Dallas Mill Gentry White Mittwede Harvey Hardy Dallas Decatur McDuff

Designer of Homes and The Man in the Picture Puzzle

A mixed word puzzle lists clues across horizontal and vertical sections. It references a world famous designer of homes and mentions the man in the picture whose identity spans professions and mythic figures.

Yesterday's Results in Baseball Leagues

In the Southern League Birmingham beat Chattanooga in 11 innings 9 to 11. Tittle Rock and Atlanta tied 1 to 0. New Orleans won 3 to 1 over Nashville while Nashville and New Orleans also posted 0 to 0. Knoxville defeated Memphis 6 to 0 and 4 to 4. In the American League New York beat Washington 7 to 2. Boston defeated Philadelphia 8 to 3. Detroit won 6 to 1 over Cleveland. Chicago beat St Louis 15 to 7. In the National League Boston 5 New York 3. Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 4. St Louis 9 Chicago 2.

Southern League W. L. Pet Knoxville New Orleans Memphis Chattanooga Little Rock Teen Atlanta Nashville Ss Birmingham Tittle Rock Nashville New York Washington Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati J. Louis

Schedule Update: Birmingham at Nashville and More

Today’s games include Birmingham visiting Nashville and Knoxville traveling to Little Rock. Chattanooga bids for New Orleans while New York meets Washington and Cleveland faces St Louis. No other games are on the slate.

Brushville Gazette Jokes and Quips Chronicle Local Wit

A collection of light humor and quips from Brushville featuring jokes about office life a June bride education of wives police cashiers and mothers prayers. The pieces poke gentle fun at everyday figures including a dentist salesman chorus girls and a bride seeking advice.

Wanted Young Man for Delivery and Work at Store

Classified advertisement invites a young man to deliver morning papers, work at a soda fountain, stock prescriptions and learn the drug and printing trades. Small wages to start. apply to Mr. Foster at Foster's General Store in Fosterville New York.

Foster Fosterville N. Y

Athens Woman Returns From Visit With Miss Leta Trotman

Miss Alice Morris of Athens has returned home after spending a week with Miss Leta Trotman.

Alice Morris Athens Leta Trotman

Rev J D Pickens Fills Rural Grove Pulpit

Reverend J D Pickens of the Baptist church preached at Rural Grove Sunday afternoon to a large congregation. He spoke on faith and community service, drawing many attendees from area churches.

Él He J. D. Pickens The Baptist Church Rural Grove

Cagney Stars In Picture Snatcher At The Princess

Hollywood critics hail Picture Snatcher opening today at the Princess Theatre with James Cagney in a fast moving comedy drama about yellow journalism. Patricia Ellis stars with Alice White and a strong supporting cast including Ralph Bellamy and Robert Emmett O Connor in a tale of crime romance and ambition.

Cagney The Hollywood Preview Princess Theatre James Cagney James Patricia Eis Actreal George Arliss Alice White Ralph Bellamy Ralf Harolde Robert Emmett O’connor Robert Barrat George Pat Collins Arthur Vinton Tom Wilson Patricia Elliss

Goodyear Adds Two Men in Support of Roosevelt Plan

Goodyear Service Inc announces two additional hires in Decatur as part of the President Roosevelt recovery program. Geo E Jackson says Goodyear Tire Rubber Co and affiliates back the blanket code and urge employee and public support through the NRA consumer agreement to boost employment and prosperity.

Goodyear Service, Inc Roosevelt Geo. E. Jackson Decatur Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Mr. Jackson P. W. Litchfield Goodyear America Litchfield NRA

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