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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

6

Latzo Bozo Bout Promises One Of A Kind Clash

Birmingham promoter Jay J Thomas announces a June 22 showdown between Latzo and Bozo in Birmingham. The bout features a top ten NABO ranking dispute and rivalry over a disputed low blow and extra rest. Latzo aims to solidify his 92 NABO rating while Bozo sits at 90, just outside the top ten.

Jay J. Thomas National Boxing Association Latzo Bozo Peter the Great Birmingham Battler Atlanta Pete Charley Johnson Cleveland Battler Stribling- Schmeling Stribling Lazzo Birmingham North Alabama Line

Greekers Beat Mills 10 A Win In Hurling Battle

Ethridge dazzled on the mound for Town Creek in a 6 to 3 victory over Alabama Hosiery Mills of Decatur. The Creekers collected eleven hits as four runs crossed in the fourth inning, with Harbin and Almon delivering key blows and Briscoe closing out the sixth. Collier started for the Millmen, fanning three in the first two frames before the surge.

Ethridge Town Creek Alabama Hosiery Mills Decatur Millmen Collier Harbin Almon

Southern Teams Enjoy Day of Rest Holiday for Southern league

All teams in the Southern league had a rest day Monday as schedule makers granted a holiday. The Barons begin their action in Birmingham today with a matchup against Little Rock.

Barons Birmingham Little Rock

Election of American Legion officers in Morgan County Post 15

Ex service men are urged to vote for fair, democratic officer elections for Morgan County Post 15 of the American Legion. Butler P A Hine calls for a strong, active Decatur post in 1932 aiming for 500 members and progress across Alabama.

Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Morgan County American Legion Alabama Butler P. A. Hine

Carrell's Furniture Sale To Raise Cash At Event

A local sale at Carrell's Furniture aims to raise cash after a loss. The event invites shoppers to support the fundraiser and recover from the recent financial setback.

Carrell

Carnera Kayoes Big Pat Redmond In First Round

Primo Carnera, the giant Italian, stopped Pat Redmond in the first round of their 15 round bout Redmond was slated as a replacement after courts barred him from facing Sharkey.

Carnera Kayoes Big Pat Redmond Primo Carnera Pat Redmond Redmond Carnera Sharkey

Baseball Schedule For Today In South and American Leagues

The day features off days for Nashville and New Orleans. Little Rock visits Birmingham. Memphis plays at Atlanta in a night game. In the American League Detroit goes to New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Washington, and Chicago at Boston. In the National League Boston visits Chicago, Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh, New York at Cincinnati, and Philadelphia at St Louis.

Seer Eer Ace Acti Diigthin Adhigee Memphis ATS New Orleans Little Rock Mobile Ea Ibsacil Gel Inssabete Nashville Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Iputtlininels Insissipicee Detroit St.Louis Sececeseunac Birmingham Atlanta New York St. Louis Chicago Boston National League Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Scores from the Off Day Matchups

Results list shows Phillies 4 over Indians 1 and Red Sox 3 to Cubs 2. Tigers 8 edge Yankees 5 while Nationals 4 beat Senators 3 and Cardinals 3 over Blues 2.

Twenty Grand to Rest to July 4

New York June 16 Twenty Grand the leading money winner contender to Gallant Fox will race in the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct on July 4. trainer James Rowe decided not to ship to Washington Park for the American Derby but will run in the Dwyer before heading to Chicago for Arlington Park's $75,000 classic.

New York Gallant Fox Mrs. Payne Whitney Aqueduct James Rowe Bonus West Washington Park Chicago Arlington Park

Tom on Top Stakes and Cup Notes Highlight Rivalries

The story outlines stakes at Lords, Saratoga Cup, and Jockey Club Gold Cup with Vic aiming for victory to boost his earnings and standings in major races.

Tom Lords

Jackie Ausborn to Meet Baker in Huntsville Boxing Card

Jackie Ausborn and Tommy Baker headline the Madison County Post boxing card at Huntsville Legion Stadium on June 26. Ausborn seeks revenge after last year’s defeat by Baker who then won the Baker Terry bout, with Ausborn improving since and Baker abandoning clowning for serious pursuit.

Huntsville Legion Stadium Jackie Ausborn Tommy Baker Madison County Post Ausborn Baker Terry Tommy Jackie

Chicks Sign Roscoe Shepherd as Pitching Boost

The Memphis Chicks add veteran right hander Roscoe Shepherd to bolster their rotation while pursuing wins over the Barons and Lookouts. Shepherd, once rated four stars, joins a pitching staff already strengthened by Reese and Taylor.

Memphis Chicks Reese Taylor Chicks Roscoe Shepherd Memphis

Cubs Stopped By Sherdel Slants Bruins Slant Cubs halted by Sherdel in Chicago

Wee Willie Sherdel slowed the Cubs as the Bruins held them to eight scattered hits. The Braves hammered out a 9 to 3 decision, marking their second straight win in Chicago.

Wee Willie Sherdel Cubs Bruins Braves Bostonians Chicago

Whitney runner breaks earnings milestone in racing season

The Whitney winner has already earned 164 075 dollars this season, approaching the record 328 165 set by Gallant Fox.

Gallant Fox

Burgoyne's 1777 Surrender Location and Related Facts

The text notes General Burgoyne’s 1777 surrender occurred at Saratoga. It also mentions the Statue of Liberty sculptor and a Kentucky settlement reference at Harrods. The piece blends quiz prompts with anniversary notes from 1774 and historical hints.

Big entry list in Dixie Amateur golf tourney opens

Chattanooga Tennessee June 16 Nearly 200 entries received by Southern amateur golf officials as qualifying began at 8. Emmett Spicer of Memphis led practice with 69 while Ewing Watkins of Chattanooga shot 67 a top practice score. Watkins long noted as runner up to Bobby Jones in 1929. Spicer won the Greensboro 1930 title. Sam Perry Birmingham led 1929 Nashville contest with 77 in practice. Entries accepted until 8 period. 96 qualifiers expected.

Chattanooga Tenn Emmett Spicer Memphis Ewing Watkins Watkins Bobby Jones Spicer Greensboro N. C

Marberry Helps Nationals Win Tenth Straight

Relief pitcher Fred Marberry held the Browns in check after a seventh inning rally as the Nationals beat St. Louis 4 to 3 for their tenth consecutive victory. The season's note highlighted Washington’s surge amid the invasion of the capital.

Fred Marberry Nats Browns St. Louis Washington Champion Athletics Tribe Rube Walberg

Two Outfielders Swap Posts Between Reds and Cardinals

In Cincinnati on June 16 Wally Roettger an outfielder acquired last winter from the New York Giants was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Taylor Douthit another outfielder. Reds president Sidney Weil announced the deal and noted Cardinals received cash but did not specify the amount. Roettger led NL batting earlier this season and sports a 351 average with 65 hits 11 doubles 4 triples and 1 homer. He returns to the Cardinals from which he departed for the Giants.

Cincinnati Wally Roettger Cinnati Reds New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Taylor Douthit Sidney Weil Reds Cardinals Roettger St. Louis Roetiger Giants

Championship Flight Set for Thurd 32-Player Groups

The event features three groups of 32 competitors each. The first championship flight begins Thursday, with quarter finals in the morning, semi finals Friday noon and the finals Saturday.

Fiers

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