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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1933

Page

6

Tide track teams showcase strong form on busy Saturday

The Tide track squad posted strong showings in a Southeastern meet, with Alabama’s relay team winning in 3:25.5 near the A A U record. Mississippi State aims to rebound in dual meets, guided by coach Dauber and star sprinter Joyce and hurdlers Lipe and Riegel among others.

Dauber Drew Joyce Lipe M. Riegel Doughty Maumanee Plantz Riley Smith Boswell

Willoughby Witness In A Ten Year Whiskey Case

Deputy Sheriff Bill Willoughby returned from Cullman where he testified in a circuit court proceeding from a case ten years old. The defendant, accused of manufacturing whiskey, pleaded guilty. Willoughby said he was summoned by the state to provide testimony.

Bill Willoughby Cullman Willoughby Iin Sae Cullman County

Galbos and Lott in Great Battle at Decatur Arena

Kid Lott of Birmingham and Tom Galbos of Philadelphia staged a standout wrestling duel in Decatur. The bout, praised as the best ever at the arena, featured strong holds, deceptive shoulder work, and lively color from promoter Chris Jordan as referee.

Martin Arena Kid Lott Birmingham Tom Galbos Philadelphia Ernest Kelley Knoxville Cliff McLeod Cleveland Lott Galbos Chris Jordan Decatur Alabama Kid

Old Fight at the Track and Other Sports Ink

A column mocks coach Cromwell and the old rivalries in college sports. It recalls uproar at a USC Stanford track meet and riffs on fans, pro athletes, and historical pranks. The piece satirically questions the value of raw struggle in athletics and hints at broader themes of sportsmanship.

Southern California Stanponte Dean Cromwell Trojans Carnegie Foundation Yale Harvard

Otal Rowe and the Detroit Pitcher Acrobat Son

Detroit baseball lore notes Otal Rowe as an acrobat’s son and cites factors behind Babe Ruth and Jimmy Foxx home run chase. It mentions a 20 foot screen at the Detroit park and comments by Washington and New York writers. Col Ruppert’s brewmaster earns about 52000 yearly while Mickey Cochrane falls ill after fish with Connie Mack mirroring the meal. Boston writers mock Bill Terry for not offering managerial interview access.

Otal Rowe Detroit Jimmy Foxx Babe Washington Baseball Writers New York Writers Jacob Ruppert Brewmaster Mickey Cochrane Mickey Boston Baseball Bill Terry Bill

Lott vs Galbos Faces Rough Victory in Wrestling Bout

In a bruising Philadelphia ring clash, Galbos dominates Lott with shoulder slams and body scissors before Lott rallies with flying tackles. Galbos wins fall two in two minutes ten, while Kelley and McLeod’s grueling bout ends with McLeod disqualified after four minutes forty.

McLeod Kelley Chris Jordan Mack Jordan Chris Cleveland Tennessean

Still Fishing Yet Draws Devotees

Montgomery May 3 Still fishing doodling or pole and line fishing remains the oldest method with the largest following. James White explains its Stone Age origins and evolution from bone hooks to modern tackle and bait. He notes basic gear, lure choices, and the preference for boat use on lakes while bank fishing suffices in streams.

Montgomery Ala James White State Game and Fish Meat Mr. White

Name Puzzle Across and Down Grid Clue Key

Word puzzle lists across and down clues with definitions for names dates and objects. It seeks first and last names answers to prior puzzle and various common terms including animals articles and directions.

Dillman to headline return match in North Alabama mat show

Joe Dillman known as the Bad Greek will wrestle Pat Corrigan of Chicago in a 185 pound bout, with Tom Galbos of Philadelphia facing Charley Cure of New Orleans. The card also features newcomers Oare and Corrigan making their debuts, promising a varied program.

North Alabama Joe Dillman Dillman Pat Corrigan Chicago Charley Cure New Orleans Tom Galbos Philadelphia Galbos Oare Corrigan

Yesterday's Results in the Southern League

Birmingham beat Chattanooga 17 to 2, Memphis 6 over Knoxville 5, Nashville 1 over New Orleans 0, Atlanta 10 over Little Rock 6, Bt Louis 2 over Boston 1 in 10 innings. Philadelphia-Chicago game and Washington-Cleveland were rained out. only games scheduled.

Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Nashville Little Rook Birmingham Chattanooga Knoxville Little Rock Bt. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Washington Cleveland

Baseball scores from national and minor leagues update

National League results show Chicago routed New York 11 to 0 and St. Louis defeated Brooklyn 13 to 4. Cincinnati beat Boston 2 to 1, Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 6 to 5. International League Montreal won 1 to 0 over Newark, Rochester beat Albany 6 to 5, Toronto trounced Baltimore 13 to 1. American Association games include Toledo 4 over St. Paul 1 and Columbus 5 over Minneapolis 3, with Indianapolis Milwaukee and Louisville Kansas City noted as rainouts.

Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Montreal Newark Rochester Albany Toronto Baltimore Jersey City American Association Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis-Milwaukee Louisville- Kansas City

Fort Worth Tops Beaumont 6 to 3 in Night Game

Fort Worth defeated Beaumont 6 to 3 as two night games were played with San Antonio beating Tulsa 7 to 5. Houston area and regional results were noted with both matchups concluded.

Fort Worth Beaumont San Antonio Tulsa

Local and National Games Schedule Feature

Today's games include Chattanooga at Birmingham and Atlanta at Little Rock with Nashville visiting New Orleans. In the American League New York plays Detroit while Boston faces St Louis. Washington meets Cleveland and Philadelphia clashes with Chicago. Pittsburgh confronts Philadelphia. Cincinnati plays Boston and Chicago visits New York. St Louis vs Brooklyn. T. C. Almon, a prominent Louisville attorney, plans to depart soon for Louisville on a legal mission.

New York Washington Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Louisville T. C. Almon

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