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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

6

The Son Daughter Premieres at Princess Theatre

The Son-Daughter stars Helen Hayes and Ramon Novarro in a San Francisco China town drama based on a David Belasco hit. A romantic tale of Chinese revolutionists and royalists in America ends with the heroine saving her lover and escaping to China.

San Francisco Chinatown Helen Hayes Ramon Novarro Princess Theatre America David Belasco Lenore Ulric China

Mitchell Urges Debt Payment and Trust in Alabama

Chairman W. H. Mitchell of the Income Tax and Warrant Amendment committee warns that funds from the income tax must be used only to repay Alabama debts as prescribed by the Enabling Act. He asserts the issue is not political, but a defense of the state’s honor, credit, and the unpaid warrants held by teachers, state employees, and merchants.

W. H. Mitchell Income Tax and Warrant Amendment Committee Mr. Mitchell Alabama

Schmeling Favored Over Baer In Ring Bout

Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion, enters Yankee Field as a two to one favorite to defeat Max Baer. Baer, a rugged opponent, is seen by experts as strong, but the methodical German is favored to win.

Max Schmeling Yankee Field Max Baer Baer

Eighth straight win for the Decatur Trojans over Huntsville Rockets

The Decatur Trojans defeated the Huntsville Rockets 13 to 5 at Alabama Park. McRight led with a triple double and single in four trips, Felton pitched six solid innings, and Decatur exploded for seven runs in the second inning aiding the win.

L. A. Barron Decatur Trojans Huntsville Rockets Alabama Park Huntsville Teague Decatur Williams Lanier McRight Bronaugh Trojans Pete West Allen Felton Eubanks Visitors Robertson Swaim adter@catryhade Taree Holland Black Athens Crowder Peyton

Southern and American League Matchups Listed

Schedule notes show Little Rock at Birmingham Knoxville at Atlanta Memphis at New Orleans Nashville at Chattanooga New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston St Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at New York Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York

Memphis New Orleans Birmingham i Nashville Chat Atlanta Little Rock New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston IL Sincinnati Louisville Nashville Birmingham Knoxville Chattanooga American League Boston National Lea Cincinnati Brooklyn

Green Fees Cut at Valley Country Club for Vacation Afternoons

Valley Country Club lowers prices to attract golfers during vacation hours. First nine holes cost 50 cents, second round 25 cents, or pay 1.00 at start for all day play as stated by club official Bill Curtis.

the Valley Country Club Bill Curtis Pso

Jockeys and Money Talk of 1918 Racing Scene

The piece recalls Pete Walls and rival Ivan Parke in a tight 1910s jockey race. It notes Walls near the top a decade ago, Parke edging ahead with 173 firsts, and Earl Sande leading in earnings but not wins. Robert Jones signs with Kilmer for 12,000 plus 10 percent, projecting a $32,000 share, and total around $45,000 with others. Magnate Pony McAtee, tied to Field and Gerry, once earned about 60,000 with peaks near 100,000.

Pete Walls Mr. Khayyam Ivan Parke Walls J. K. L. Ross Parke Earl Sande Robert Jones Jones Willis Sharpe Kilmer Kilbert Magnate McAtee Pony McAtee Marshall Field Robert L. Gerry

Mills and Sharkey Clash Sparks at Hialeah Park

The piece recalls Mills at Hialeah Park in Miami where he rode winners and showed bold swagger toward veteran Jack Sharkey. Mills’ confident demeanor signals potential friction as tougher rounds lie ahead for the young fighter.

Hank Mills Jack Sharkey Sharkey Hialeah Park Miami Little Mills Carideo Mills Boston Sailor

Famous Derby Horizontal Clues Puzzle Summary

Puzzle lists a set of cryptic like crossword clues titled Famous Derby Horizontal and Vertical. Entries include definitions and wordplay hints such as To elude, To undermine, Flower leaf, Emperors, and Step often. The page presents a grid with numbered positions and interlinked clue phrases for solving.

Athens Defeats Hartselle 3 to 1 in Pitchers Duel

In Athens yesterday, Slick Coffman pitched steady to lead Athens past Hartselle 3 to 1. Pepper Martin starred with three hits including a triple, as Athens bunched three runs in the first, third and fourth innings.

Coffman Athens Hartselle Thompson Pepper Martin Mittwede W. Wilkinson Gresham Allen

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Birmingham to Knoxville

Yesterday's results show Birmingham 8 over Little Rock 1, New Orleans 9 over Memphis 3, Atlanta 5 to 2 over Nashville 4 to 3, and Chattanooga 10 to 6 over Knoxville.

Baseball scores from rain affected games across leagues

In a rain affected schedule, Philadelphia tied Washington 13 to 13 after nine innings. Chicago defeated St Louis 4 to 1, Detroit beat Cleveland 3 to 1. National League Chicago 7 Pittsburgh 2 and Boston 3 Philadelphia 1. International League Newark 2 0. Jersey City 5 Baltimore 3. Toronto Buffalo and Montreal Rochester games rained out. American Association Milwaukee 8 Louisville 3 1 Toledo 8 Minneapolis 2.

Philadelphia Washington Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Boston International League Newark Jersey City Baltimore Toronto American Association Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Minneapolis

German Star 10 Wrestle Kelley in Debut Bout

Hans Wagoner of Berlin weighing 182 pounds will debut in the local arena Tuesday night. He faces Tiger Kelley in the main bout of the weekly wrestling show in Decatur, continuing the program's tradition of strong European competition.

Hans Wagoner Berlin Germany Tiger Kelley Decatur

Wanted High School Graduates Earn 25 Weekly

Job notice seeking high school graduates for a 25 weekly wage. Qualifiers should meet eligibility and meet Mr. Kelly Friday morning from 9 to 11 at the Lyons Hotel.

Kelly Lyons Hotel

Local wrestling card features Knidhel Turner clash

Freddie Knidhel of Decatur meets newcomer Joe Turner from Dallas in a 160 pound preliminary bout. Wagoner is hailed as a star by matchmaker Chris Jordan who arranged this event. Kelley gains stock after a third fall knockout over Al Stetcher, though Wagoner’s bout is anticipated for clean fighting given Hans Wagoner’s wide reputation.

South Freddie Knidhel Decatur Joe Turner Dallas Texas Wagoner Chris Jordan Post Kelley al Stetcher Hans Tiger

Hartselle Here Friday Afternoon

The rejovenated Hartselle team will provide the opposition for the Trojans here Friday afternoon. Manager McDuff likely will start Al Harvey the 19 year old sensation on the mound who has pitched impressively since joining the Trojans.

Hartselle Trojans McDuff al Harvey

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