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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

6

Best all star boxing card slated for Madison Square Garden

Jay Thomas reports Madison Square Garden hoped to stage Sarron Abad and a strong undercard. Garden matchmaker Hugh Martin sent a note confirming interest and a $5000 price to proceed. Spike Webb vs Kent Wolfe and Terry vs Cather are highlighted as key bouts for a large crowd. Abad already ranked high, while Barron seeks a boost with a victory.

Jay J. Thomas Birmingham New York Legion Hugh G- Martin Madison Square Garden Sarron-Abadge Spike Webb Kent Wolfe K. O. Terry Akron Flash Huntsville Bill Cather Cather Morgan County Post Ring

Tiger Tragm en Run in Chicago

Auburn stars Sam Robinson and Jack Stewart depart from Auburn with coach Wilbur Hutsell to compete in the national titles. Robinson won the javelin at the Southern Conference meet and the Southeastern AAU meet, with a best year mark of 200 feet. Stewart cleared six feet two and three quarters inches to break a three year high jump record at Birmingham.

Auburn Ala Sam Robinson Birmingham Jack Stewart Anniston Wilbur Hutsell Robinson Atlanta Stewarts Jack McDowell North Carolina State Rollins College Florida

Robins Rally in Ninth Edges Cubs for Victory

In a tense late rally the Robins score three in the ninth to beat the Cubs. Wally Gilbertbelt's triple plated two tying runs and Herman's fly ball scored the winning run. Eddie Brandt lost his first game as the Bucs defeated the Braves 4 to 3 with two late runs. Bill Regan drove in Bennett for the decisive counter. Grimes pitched and batted the Cards to a 4 to 3 win over the Giants widening St. Louis lead. Chuck Klein hit two homers as the Phils beat the Reds 6 to 2 with Klein reaching 13 homers on the season.

Cubs Robins Brooklyn Wally Gibert Herman Eddie Brandt Bucs Braves Bill Regan Bennett Grimes Giants St. Louis Fitzsimmons Chuck Klein Phils Reds Klein

Petey Poised for Featherweight Title Spark Postknockout

Believers say Petey has the requisite speed power and poise to fight for the featherweight or junior lightweight crown. A knockout of Davey Abad would elevate him on the ladder and fuel a potential title opportunity.

Petey Davey Abad

Opportunities flood the Decatur Daily Classifieds

Classified pages show a dense run of job ads and opportunities crowding the Decatur Daily. Readers weigh options as listings pile up in a tight market.

Regular Classified Readers Are Bound to Receive Profit

A brief notice emphasizes regular classified readers should expect steady returns from ongoing listings. The item highlights dependable profit prospects for frequent ads and recurring opportunities in the paper.

Rosenbloom May Lose His Crown

Maxie Rosenbloom the light heavy champion faces possible dethronement as the National Boxing Association reviews his failure to defend the title. A poll among NBA members is underway to determine the outcome.

Maxie Rosenbloom National Boxing Association Rosie

Autos for Sale column guides real values in used cars

The autos for sale section serves as a daily guide to genuine market prices for used vehicles. It helps readers compare makes, models, and conditions to assess fair values before purchasing or selling a car.

Classified Ad Teases Daily Act To Boost Business

A daily classified act aims to drive more customer traffic by offering consistent promotional opportunities. The snippet suggests regular ad placements to attract local shoppers and boost sales.

Horton Smith Leads Open Qualifying With Two 70s in Carnoustie

Horton Smith shot 70 71 to top the Brit ish Open qualifying after two rounds at Carnoustie. American pros dominated the field with Farrell and Smith close behind, while Archie Compston Reginald Whitcombe and W H Davies posted strong scores.

Noustie Carnoustian Mac Smith Bobby Jones Smith Johnny Farrell Horton Smith Archie Compston Reginald Whitcombe W. H. Davies Compston Davies Walter Hagen Columbus

Southern League Tonight Games Across Nashville Memphis and More

Chattanooga visits Nashville for evening and night games. Memphis travels to New Orleans. Atlanta plays Birmingham in two games. Little Rock faces Mobile in a separate matchup.

Southern League Chattanooga Nashville Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Birmingham Little Rock Mobile

Baseball matchups announced for AL and NL

American League games include Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Boston. National League features Boston at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

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

Results: Night games across multiple matches

Atlanta and Nashville played a night game while Mobile beat Little Rock 2 0 New Orleans won 5 2 Memphis. Chattanooga blanked Birmingham 8 2 Pittsburgh edged Boston 4 3 Chicago tied Philadelphia 6 6 Cincinnati 2 4 St Louis 4 3 New York.

Birmingham — Pies Memphis Chattanooga Little Rock Esas New Orleans Atlanta Nashville Mobile Incite Washington New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis Boston Ie Baliaci Venese Suntan Woh GTS Scandens Chicago Weeweeseries Philadelphia Penneneanoamen Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Baseball Scores From Around The League

New York defeated St Louis 9 to 2 and Cleveland beat Boston 12 to 11 while Philadelphia trounced Chicago 3 to 2 Washington won 5 to 3 over Detroit.

Miniature Golf to Open Here Thursday

The Putter Around golf course opens Thursday night at the corner of Line and Davis streets under the same management, Frank DuLany and Red Bowers. The 18 hole course proved popular last season and is expected to be equally popular this year.

Line Davis Streets Frank DuLany Red” Bowers

Loyola Students Flash Ring Form in New York Bout

Eddie Flynn of New Orleans arrives for amateur championships in New York with brother Dennis. Eddie, 21, holds the welterweight title after a hand injury, plans for the 1932 Olympic welterweight crown, and will box Cesare Desio in the 147 pound class at Madison Square Garden.

New York Eddie Flynn New Orleans Eddie Knights of Columbus Crescent City Loyola University Brother Dennis Canal Street Loyola Dennis Madison Square Garden Cesare Desio Milan United States Flynn Tampa Fla

Locals Seek First Winning Stride Against Strawberries

Decatur baseball returns from Cullman with three losses and prepares to face Straw berry boys at Connecticut Mills diamond Thursday at four. Jess Lanier to start on the mound, after testing Cullman hitters and playing left field yesterday. Local lineup expected to snap the skid and move into a winning stride this season.

Decatur Cullman Strawberry Boys Connecticut Mills Jess Lanier Moundsman Lanier

Training School Opens July 30 in Sewanee

The Sewanee summer training school for workers enters its twenty-second year with sessions July 30 to August 13 for adults and August 13 to 27 for youth. It is the Episcopal Province of Sewanee program serving parts of the Southern states. Noted instructors include Bishops McDowell Juhian Mikell Gailor Penick and John Wood along with Professors Dyer Finney Guerry Miller Palmer and others. twenty eight teachers are listed.

Sewanee Episcopal Training School Province of McDowell Juhian Mikell Gailor Penick Dyer Finney Guerry Miller Palmer John Wood Dept. of Missions of The Episcopal Church

Noogans Defeat Barons In Series

The Noogans battered Clay Touchstone for ten hits and the defense held the Barons to seven hits and two runs as Campbell led with sixteen safeties and eight runs. Moon allowed early runs. Nico sia delivered the lone extra base hit with a double.

Barons Noogans Clay Touchstone Campbell Hulvey

Interesting Topic Of Sermon Given H. L. Kirby

H L Kirby conducts a sermon on an intriguing topic, inviting attention from congregants and readers curious about the church discussion. Details of date, time, and location are not provided in the text.

Walbergith Eighth Win Of The Year For White Sox

Rube Walberg earned his eighth win of the season as the White Sox lost 3 to 2 to the Athletics. Bing Miller hit his fourth homer with one aboard in the sixth for the decisive run. The Indians also won their eighth straight, 12 to 11 over the Red Sox after a late rally. The Yankees beat the Browns 9 to 2 with Bill Dickey driving in a homer and two singles. Fischer outdueled Whitehill 5 to 3 for the Nationals over Detroit.

Rube Walberg White Sox Athletics Chicago Walberg Bing Miller Indians Red Sox Sox Hudlin Gomez Yankees Browns Bill Dickey Yankee Fischer Whitehill Nats Detroit

Sermon Series at Church of Christ On 19th Avenue

Tonight at the Church of Christ on 19th Avenue a sermon will explore how to get into the church. Other topics include why one should be in it and how to tell when one is in.

Church of Christ 19Th Avenue

Amos Bests Andy In Fishing Showdown On Maryland Estate

The famous radio duo Amos and Andy are pictured enjoying a day of fishing at the Maryland estate of Lawrence Richey, secretary to President Hoover, as a leisure contrast to their broadcasting life.

Mous Maryland Lawrence Richey President Hoover

Cullman Defeats Decatur 3 0 as Shaw Breaks Finger

Shorty Ogle, former Birmingham Southern star, pitched for Cullman who defeated Decatur 3 to 0 in Cullman. Kelton and Cullman pitcher dueled until Cullman scored three runs in the fifth. Cullman catcher Shaw suffered a broken finger and will miss the rest of the year. The scorers report nine runs after a mix up.

Sc Wrron Jay Thomas Birmingham Ring Shorty Ogle Kelton Cullman Bearcats Decatur Birmingham-Southern Athletic Cullman Moundsmen Shaw Sali Wemelinanadth Corbit J. Lanier Denton Howell Toes -Eeeeremeeeen Reilton Hpoae Shelton Lindsey Karter Callahan Tingle Jones Ehrehspenger A Shaw C Williams Ogle Beccabecerehsencue Ogie Ogle H. Lanier Streater Odom

Marines Pay Fine For Mobile Row

Mobile Alabama June 3 infielder Howard Preigau and pitchers Red Oldham and Tiny Owens paid $25 fines to umpire Bill Brennan before the Little Rock game. The fines stemmed from a bat being thrown during the second game of a double header in New Orleans, after Mobile protested Brennan’s call on a ball ruled foul to right field. The incident was reported to the Southern Association president John D. Martin.

Mobile Ala Howard Preigau Red” Oldham Tiny Owens Mobile Club Bill Brennan Little Rock Brenan John Quinn New Orleans Brennan Erickson Marines John D. Martin Southern Association

Increased Business Reported at Plant

The Athens Lumber Company reports a better outlook as it supplies lumber and building materials for two large contracts including the Lockmont Tire Company's new home and the new post office addition. Manager Mr. Garrett notes improvements across the board with contractors Anamson Royston and White in Birmingham, Alabama.

Athens Lumber Company Lockmont Tire Company H. C. McCord Anamson Royston and White Birmingham Ala Garrett

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