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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
6
Alma Lockwell of Decatur spent a week with friends and foes at Tuscumbia Alabama, sharing experiences and local sights during travel across the region.
University of Alabama coaches push thin squad for the Southeastern Conference meet in Birmingham and a weekend clash with Mississippi State. Baker set a career high in the high jump, Riegel delivered strong vaults, and the relay team flashed speed as Tide fans hope for a repeat of past near triumphs.
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The piece notes a record rowing year with many crews, led by Yale under Coach Ed Leader. It recounts Leader’s rise from University of Washington rower under Hiram Connibear, his 1922 Poughkeepsie debut against the Navy Olympic champs, and his long Yale tenure. It highlights his influence in recruiting Washington coaches to the East and his intense training regime.
George Melloy of Philadelphia, once Schuylkill Navy commodore, started a ship shop to support crew racing and rallied figures like Ark Davis Fred Piannes Al Ward Bill Burnfield and Al Waters. Dick Pocock emerged as a famed builder with Ed Leader bringing him to Yale, while his brother George stayed with Washington. Pocock shells became ubiquitous in crews.
The team eyes a strong performance Saturday in Starkville with promises of improvement. Carney Laslie, noted football player, may fit Coach Drew’s javelin need after a sore arm kept him from meets this spring. in practice he recently surpassed 160 feet.
A large congregation is expected this evening at the Delite Theatre for a trial presented by H. L. Kirby from the Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ. The event, a newly originated service, is drawing wide attention and may be the last time it is shown here. It begins at 7:30 o clock.
Kid Lott will serve as third man referee as Joe Dillman returns to face Pat Corrigan in a 185 pound bout. Belgian Tom Galbos faces Charley Cure in opening bout, while Dillman seeks to reclaim past laurels amid a crowd that previously set attendance marks with Al Stecher and Lon Chaney.
Auburn coach Sam McAllister plans one or two lineup changes for the opening four game set with Olgethorpe at Ponce de Leon park in Atlanta after two poor recent showings. First base will be held by Sam Mason, second by Tommie Kimbrell, and Jimmie Hitch appears at short.
Southern League and American League matchups list games including Nashville at Birmingham and New York at Cleveland. Also notes Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee Valley Bank, was in Montgomery on business for two days.
The article lists baseball plan details with players McAllister Payne Williams and Lewis set for pitching duties Aubrey Lewis will catch both games Wilcoxson to start reserve mound duties Skipper McAllister Porter Grant in center field Red Jenkins in right Gump Ariail batting left field country O Barr slated for left field and notes last week’s win over Georgia Tech before road trip readiness.
W R Jackson probate judge of Lawrence county and Miss Mary Clyde Garner welfare worker traveled from Moulton to Montgomery to push for release of funds. About 1 200 men have benefited or are affected by the situation as the matter unfolds.
Result roundup from yesterday shows Birmingham defeating Nashville 5 to 2 and New Orleans besting Chattanooga 5 to 0. Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 while New York routed Detroit 5 to 2 and Cleveland defeated Washington 6 to 5. Other notes include rain delays in several games and a 12 innings finish in the Pittsburgh set.
Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal church returns this afternoon from Grand View near Montgomery. He had attended a meeting of clergymen of the Alabama diocese.
The report notes employment on the roads and several weeks of sewing by a number of dependent women.
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