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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
6
At a board meeting the reorganized Little Theatre decided to build a complete new scenery set for the first appearance of The Play Without a Name on July 7. Tickets will be priced, with city young ladies handling sales. A contest seeks a name for the play with a $50 prize for the best submission from someone who has seen it.
City planners announced gardens to be laid out next week with a fifty percent share for the city center and surrounding area. The plan emphasizes balanced development and public access.
The county court will convene on July 17 with Judge W T Lowe presiding. Jury lists have been mailed for the first week’s term, and deputies indicated the jury term would be followed by a non jury docket.
The river gauge registered 28 feet this morning and remained steady after a period of steady fall in the preceding days.
Eddie Eagan of Denver University and Yale recalls a life in boxing for fun not money. He tells how Sam Sharkey's fans, early mentors Abe Tobin and Gene Tunney counseled against turning pro, and how a Denver club roar sparked his career. He thanks fans for both cheers and jeers, calling the sport worthwhile.
The Decatur Trojans announce a double bill against the Fairfield team of Birmingham on the Fourth of July. The clamp, part of a brace of games, aims to draw a large crowd as Decatur seeks a strong showing despite recent close losses. Official game times to be announced in The Daily shortly.
Trojans clash with the Hartselle aggregation at Alabama Park this afternoon at 3:30 as Ladies Day draws a large crowd. Decatur seeks revenge after a 6-5 defeat, and manager Nelson may start Lefty Johnson on the mound against the locals.
The Mt. Zion community gears up for its annual singing on Sunday July 2. Committees have organized the event and people from across the county are expected to attend. A bountiful basket dinner will be served.
Fragmentary clues refer to a mixed quiz on subjects like math notes geography and literature. Several items mention Polynesian offerings, Japan, Anish, and a notable woman in science, with references to Nobel Prize and assorted vocabulary definitions.
Baseball scores show Pittsburgh 5 to New York 4, Boston 4 to Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 3 to Cincinnati 0, Chicago 9 to Brooklyn 8, Chicago 9 to Philadelphia 8, New York 2 to Brooklyn 7, Cincinnati 8 to St. Louis 5, and Brooklyn 1 to Chicago 6 in the National League.
Atlanta visits Birmingham Memphis hosts. Nashville plays Little Rock. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Boston. Chicago at Brooklyn. St. Louis at New York.
A community sing is set for this evening at Westside Methodist church Memorial drive. Decatur residents are invited to attend and help make the event one of the most enjoyable in recent months with G. T. Speer of Vaughn Music Company visiting from Lawrenceburg Tennessee and other notable performers slated to appear.
The cave explorer Floyd Collins died after being trapped in a Kentucky cave despite rescue attempts. The incident drew national attention and highlighted dangers of cave exploration.
Decatur Trojans were shut out 6 0 at Alabama Park by Sheffield Southern Rails. Pitcher Ripper Williams silenced the big bats with seven scattered hits while outfielders backed him well. Hester started for Decatur and Teague relieved, with runs scoring on hits and a wild pitch in the eighth and ninth innings.
Decatur motorists face a half cent per gallon increase in gasoline, effective Wednesday morning, raising the retail price to 25 cents in cash terms two cents off. The move was announced from the Standard Oil Company office.
The Goodrich, Inc. station under E W Kennedy prepares a public celebration for its fourth anniversary. Squealers and jigsaw puzzles will be given away as the coast to coast event runs from tomorrow through the week and into the Fourth of July with all Goodrich stations participating.
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