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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1933

Page

6

Tarzan Versus Villa Headline Tuesday Mat Stars Show

Promoter Chris Jordan announces a Tuesday night wrestling card headlined by Tarzan the Ape Man versus Pancho Villa with semi finals Roughhouse Jack Hagen against Roy Allen. The bout promises high octane action with contrasting styles and plenty of crowd-pleasing thrills.

Mat Chris Jordan Tarzan Ape Man Pancho Villa Roughhouse Jack Hagen New Orleans Bad Boy Roy Allen Scientific Knoxville Tarzan Vs. Villa Villa Pancho

Hope Burns Eternal UCH heavy hitters eye rookie Jones

The piece highlights Allen Jones a University of Mississippi left-hander as a standout rookie facing Red Sox names like Smead Jolley Dale Alexander and Fat Fothergill in spring exhibition tests. Manager Marty McManus shows cautious optimism about Jones while other old pros clash over salaries and boxing news wobbles through discussing Sharkey Carnera and Roosevelt’s breathless press pace.

Hope UCH Smead Jolley Big Dale Alexander Fat Fothergill Red Sox Allen Jones University of Mississippi Marty McManus Sj

State's Medicos to Meet in April

More than 500 physicians and surgeons are expected at the Alabama State Medical Association annual meeting in Montgomery April 18 to 21. Dr Dan Lewis of Johns Hopkins will be principal speaker. Dr J Shelton Horsley will deliver the Jerome Cochran lecture in memory of the Alabama doctor. Local arrangements are led by Dr W A Sellers Dr John Martin and Dr Douglas Cannon.

Montgomery Ala Alabama State Medical Association Sam Kilpatrick Selma Association Dan Lewis Fofessor Johns Hopkins J. Shelton Horsley Richmond Jerome Cochran Alabama Alabama Medical Association W. A. Sellers John Martin Douglas Cannon

Delivery Service In Auspicious Start

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company launched a door to door delivery service on March 15. Milton Andrews, local freight agent, reported increased business and high customer satisfaction with the new service.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Milton Andrews

New U S Envoy To Mexico Appointed

Josephus Daniels, former Secretary of the Navy under Wilson, named as the new U S ambassador to Mexico. He is shown at the White House meeting with President Roosevelt, with Roosevelt having served as Daniels' assistant secretary of the navy.

U. S Mexico Josephus Daniels Navy Woodrow Wilson White House Roosevelt Daniels

For Sale Korean Lespedera Seed

Classified note from City Hall by C. B. McRae announces seed for sale. Indicates location or origin at City Hall. Details are minimal and unelaborated.

C. B. McRae City Hall

Dick Coffman to Make First Start for Browns

Dick Coffman of the St. Louis Browns will start his first game of the season Sunday against the House of David. The Athens hurler is well along in spring training and preparing for the matchup.

Dick Coffman Athens St. Louis Browns House of David Coffman

Ill at Home English Resident Reported Sick

The many friends of E. A. English regret to learn he is ill at his home on Eighth Avenue South.

E. A. English Eighth Avenue South

Giants plan California exit for spring training shift

The Giants announce likely move of spring training base to the South next year arguing weather and facilities, while others cite the 1993 quake as a factor. Bill Tarry says the tremor did not drive the decision though some players claim it influenced the move.

California Yankees Giants Bill Tarry Travis Jackson

Auburn Swimmers Meet Tech in First Intercollegiate Meet

The Auburn Tigers swim team will host Georgia Tech in Alumni Gymnasium on Saturday in Auburn's first intercollegiate meet in years. Captain Morris will lead a relay squad including Wheel er LeBaron Bible Conner McCall Peagler Gaillard Moreland Chalmers Poole Wheeler LeB Norris with McCall as alternate.

Auburn Alea Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alumni Gymnasium Tiger Tankmen Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Tech Morris Wheeler LeBaron Bible Conner McCall Peagler Gaillard Moreland Chalmers Poole Leb Norris

Additions Boost White Sox Hopes for Season

Three new players from the Athletics bolster the White Sox as Jimmy Dykes takes third base and Mule Haas and Al Simmons patrol the outfield keeping hopes high for a first division finish.

Athletics White Sox Jimmy Dykes Mule Haas al Simmons

Ill Today Miss Catherine Thompson Confined at Home

A partial notice indicates Miss Catherine Thompson is confined to her home today due to illness. No further context or dates are provided.

Catherine Thompson

Barons to Stage Practice Affair at Rickwood

The Birmingham Barons will hold their first practice affair of the year Sunday at Rickwood. Veteran pitchers will work with rookies as recruit hurlers throw to the regulars in an introductory drills session.

Birmingham Barons Gannigans Rickwood

Prices for Veal Geese Ducks and Cattle

Native dressed veal ib 444c to 6c Native dressed good cow Native dressed good heifer price range not clear. Geese on foot per pound 5c Ducks on foot per pound 5c

Carload Hay and Grain Prices and Market Notes

Receipts in carrots today list Hay three, flour three, grapefruit one, oranges one, apples one, potatoes one, onions two, lettuce one. Carload Hay Prices delivered US No 1 hay 12.50, US No 2 10.00 10.50. Timothy US No 1 14.75 15.00, US No 2 14.25 14.50. Alfalfa US No 1 21.00 22.00. Market comment: hay receipts fair in volume with steady quotations. Carload Grain Prices delivered Birmingham No 2 white corn 43 44c, No 2 yellow corn 43 44 %4c misprinted. Mo 2 white oats 27 28c. Prime cotton seed 10.00 per ton FOB Alabama shipping point. Poultry and Egg Prices paid by jobbers: small hens 8 90, large hens 9, No 1 white eggs 9c, No 1 mixed eggs 9c. White Leghorn fryers 11 4 2 lbs 15 16c, colored fryers 11 4 2 lbs 17 18c, roosters 4 5c, stags 9c, ducks 8 9c, turkeys 12c. Market comment: market steady to slightly higher.

U. S Birmingham

Kinnebrew Takes Back Elkmont Springs Resort

A. Kinnebrew, former proprietor and manager of Elkmont Springs, reports he has resumed control of the resort and plans to open to the public June 1. He will also operate Graystone and Palm hotels in Sarasota, Florida, with Pred. Cowley accompanying him.

A. Kinnebrew Elkmont Springs Decatur Sarasota Fla Kinnebrew Florida Pred. Cowley

Ralph McRight Signed by Decatur Locals in Alabama Tennessee League

Ralph McRight, former University of Alabama athlete and Kentucky coach, has been signed by Gordon McDuff, manager of the Decatur team in the Alabama Tennessee League. McRight likely will handle catching duties for the locals.

Ralph MccRight University of Alabama Kentucky Gordon McDuff Decatur McRight

Two Transferred To the County Jail

W. C. Caldwell and A. C. Bauer were arrested by city police on pistol charges Wednesday night and were moved to the county jail yesterday. They are held pending further investigation. The men said they live in Cincinnati with their wives and were in a Moulton street apartment. The women were held for questioning and are being detained due to illness.

W. C. Caldwell A. C. Bauer Cincinnati Moulton Street

Prince Seen at White House Amid Ambassadorship Rumor

Boston's Frederick Prince met with President Roosevelt at the White House in a conference that fueled speculation he will be named to a U S ambassadorship. No charges have been preferred against him as he left city hall after the meeting.

Frederick Prince Boston U. S Prince White House Roosevelt City Hall

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