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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1939

Page

8

Rough Time Triumphs in Memorial Handicap at Bowie's

Bowie's opening day feature sees Rough Time trotting through adversity to win the $5,000 added Memorial Handicap. He defeated Benjam and Old Rosebush while owner J Yancey Christmas trains his own runners. The plucky colt earned $4,575. injuries and poison nearly ended his story, but cereal feed and care built a star.

Dale Clark Bowie Bowie Benjam Old Rosebush Prince Honey Cloud J. Yancey Christmas Marboro Rough Time Christmas Bick Pimlico

Outdoor Track Meet to Open at Texas Relays

Austin Texas March 31 The twelfth annual Texas Relays bring 1250 athletes from colleges and high schools across the nation. Notable entrants include Gil liam Graham from Texas Elmer Hackney of Kansas State Wilbur Greer of Michigan State and Adram Davis of George Pepperdine College among others.

Austin Tex Middlewest Pacific Coast Cali Michigan Freddie Wolcott Rice Institute Striders North Texas Teachers College Elmer Hackney Kansas State Texas Gilliam Graham Fleet Wilbur Greer Michigan State Adram Davis George Pep Perdine College Los Angeles

For Rent: Store Building at 217 Moulton Street

Classified notice states a store building at 217 Moulton Street is available for rent from owner Mrs A B Lamp. This brief item notes contact or terms may be provided upon inquiry.

Moulton St A. B. Lamp

Boxing Bouts Precede Decatur Wrestling Card In Town

Promoter Chris Jordan of the American Legion stages two three round amateur boxing bouts before the wrestling program. Teams include Art O Mahony and Leo Jensen against Jack Steele and Rowdy Red Roberts. Open to ages 16 to 21 with all weights considered.

Decatur Chris Jordan American Legion Art O'Mahony Ireland Leo Jensen Vancouver B. C Jack Steele California Rowdy Red Roberts Little Rock Legion Butler P. A. Hine W. Vine Street

Smokies Beat Crackers in Back to Back Wins

The Knoxville Smokies defeated the Atlanta Crackers 4 to 2 in Valdosta Georgia. Schoreder and Mallory pitched for the Smokies as both teams logged eight hits. The Crackers committed four errors in the game.

Valdosta Knoxville Smokies Atlanta Crackers Schoreder Mallory Crackers

Rain Delays the Masters at Augusta National

Rain and wind delay the Masters at Augusta National as players and writers speculate on the chances of Guidahl Snead Nelson and Picard. voices compare past champions while noting Sam Snead Hagen and Haig in the field amid soggy delays and a plan for 18 holes today 18 Saturday and 36 Sunday.

Augusta Augusta National Sarazen Gene Denver Fellows Guidahl Snead Nelson Picard New Orleans Horton Smith Walter Hagen Haig Japan Walter Brookline Francis O Quimet

Henry Armstrong to Defend Titles Against Dave Day at Madison Square Garden

Henry Armstrong the world light and welterweight champion faces challenger Davey Day in a 16 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Day, a Chicagoan, is a skilled but underdog opponent as Armstrong seeks another defense en route to England for a rematch with Ernie Roderick. Armstrong trains well and carries 44 straight wins with strong timing and experience.

Drew Middleton New York Henry Armstrong Madison Square Garden Davey Day England Ernie Roderick Armstrong Mike Jacobs Dodge No Henry Eddie Mead Day Joe Gans Mead Roderick Siberia

Camp Briefs on Grapefruit League Finesse and Returns

Baseball news from Bradenton Yuma New Orleans Moultrie San Francisco highlights include Casey Stengel managing the Bees with mixed results, Dean overtaking critics, Gabby Hartnett praising Crazy Dean, Bob Feller posting a strong spring, Oscar Vitt reshuffling the Indians rotation, Joe Cronin praising Red Sox fitness, and Pirates preparing for Arizona exhibition games with Hafley aiming to rejoin the lineup.

Yuma Ariz Chicago Cubs White Sox Gabby Hartnett Bruins Dean Sox Jimmy Dykes Clnt Brown Bill Dietrich New Orleans Bob Feller Athletics Cleveland

Phillies to Play Twice in Birmingham Exhibition Series

Philadelphia Nationals under Doc Prothro will open a two game set at Rickwood Field in Birmingham on April 10 and April 12. Ex-Barons Legrant Scott and Bill Atwood join the Phillies lineup. Barons’ Squeaky Bluege may be healthy to lead off, with Jack Glynn Ogorek Luce Clancy Dunlap Adair in the order. Crouch likely catching, with Pruitt as backup. Zwilling may start veteran pitchers Wetherell Blake Carson and George depending on health.

Birmingham Ala Philadelphia Nationals Doc Prothro Rickwood Field Prothro_will Barons Legrant Scott Phillies Prothro Scotty Bill Atwood Dutch Zwilling Squeaky Bluege Bluege Jack Glynn Ogorek Art Luce Bud Clancy Paul Dunlap Montreal Jimmy Adair Jack Crouch Johnny Pruitt Zwilling Dell Wetherell Sheriff Blake Hobo Carson Lefty George

Exhibition Results From Florida and Nearby Cities

Sports exhibition results list multiple matchups by city and teams. Notable scores include St Louis A defeating University of Texas 21 to 2 in Austin and Brooklyn N besting Detroit A 6 to 4 in Clearwater, with several other intercity games across Florida Georgia and California.

Austin Tex St. Louis University of Texas Winter Garden Mm. Louis Rochester Orlando Fla Washington Cincinnati Bradenton Boston Newark Clearwater Brooklyn Detroit Sarasota Louieville Shreveport New York Los Angles Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Francisco Pittsburgh

Bank call issued for national banks in Washington

The comptroller of the currency issued a call today requesting the condition of all national banks as of close of business Wednesday March 29.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency

South team heads to Albany to play

In the old South schedule, the team will travel to Albany, Georgia to face an opponent on the upcoming date.

Albany, Ga

Yankees Begin 14-Game Tour From Tallahassee Stop

The New York Yankees halted in Tallahassee Florida for the first of 14 games on their barnstorming trip as they head back toward New York.

Tallahassee Fla New York Yankees New York

Cardinals Finish Florida Trip With Farm Team Clash

WINTER HAVEN Florida The St Louis Cardinals conclude their Florida stay with a game against the Columbus Red Birds their American Association affiliate Tom Sunkel and Bob Bowman slated for the mound Tomorrow marks the first leg of their traveling schedule as they head on to the next stop.

Winter Haven Fla St. Louis Cardinals Florida Columbus Red Birds Tom Sunkel Bob Bowman

Golf season warms as players flood weekend courses

The note highlights rush of golfers as spring arrives with many weekend rounds. A. C. Bailey shoots an eagle from close range, while others like A. J. Coleman and Rev. Ramage show strong finishing. Harvey Pride may join regularly. Dr. Baugh posted solid scores. Widespread interest shifts to Bobby Jones at Augusta Masters with nationwide anticipation.

A. C. Bailey A. J. Coleman Ramage Harvey Pride Dr. Baugh Paris Sturday Kathleen Duncan Emma Bailey Amanda Vaughn Selma Frank Yaney Bikin Francis Hines Bobby Jones Augusta

Brietz Chats About Sports and Baseball Notes

New York reports on baseball and football odds with Doyle’s parade out in ten days and Yanks and Giants as favorites. Mentions Indians pitching plans before May 15 and Paul Waner possibly heading to California. Gulfport visit by the House of David and Derby train plans in Louisville get brief mention alongside a Galento debut and Yankee outfielder Joe Gallagher.

New York Jack Doyle Yanks Giants Tennessee Cleveland Indians Fti Campbell Paul Waner California Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Hooray Dept Gulfport Mias House of David

Added to list of potential successors to Lou Gehrig

The item notes a candidate added for succession to Lou Gehrig and mentions prosperity notes and season ticket sales for the Washington Redskins to date doubling last year’s total. Also cites Roy Welch promoting wrestling in Nashville and residing on Fakes Street in Dyersburg Tennessee with guest star Jack House from the Birmingham News.

Lou Gehrig Washington Jack House Birmingham News Roy Welch Nashville Fakes Street Dyersburg Tenn

Denver Lags in Minor League Baseball Club Interest

Denver’s population around 300000 marks it as the country’s largest city without a minor league club. Contenders include Paul McClung from Denver who could join Colorado University others note Ed Crawford from Knoxville with seven pro opponents defeated. Also Miss Mary Lincoln Tart of Dunn North Carolina scored 861 points this season and 702 last year. Lee Grissom of the Reds knows Tampa police first names.

Denver Paul McClung Colorado U Whizzer White Eddie Crawford Knoxville Mary Lincoln Tart Dunn N. C Lee Grissom The Reds Tampa

Local Want Ads Promote Buy Sell and Trade

If you buy sell or swap use the Want Ads. It’s to your ad vantage for quick results in the community market.

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