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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1933

Page

6

Perry and Crenshaw vie in Montgomery Invitational

Top contenders Perry and Crenshaw prepare for the 23rd annual Montgomery Country Club Invitational held May 25 to 27. Crenshaw has won the event four straight times and faces Perry who is playing at peak, aiming to outplay his rival on the classic Toll and twist layout. Andalusia Country Club hosts its open tournament with a strong field anticipated tomorrow.

Montgomery Crenshaw Perry Andalusia Country Club

Selma Hosts Y M C A Tournament Defending Champion Crisman

The Y M C A standings note Orey Crisman of Selma as defending champion with brother Glenn listed among probable entrants in the Montgomery invitational. Glenn, a former Southern amateur champion, finished runner up in last year's Montgomery final. Auburn ends baseball season with a two game series vs Oglethorpe, marking Captain Jimmy Hitchcock's college farewell and fueling talk he will join major league baseball after the season. Hitchcock recently said college rules limit comments on future plans until the season ends.

Crisman Glenn Montgomery Auburn Oglethorpe University Capt Jimmy Hitchcock Jimmy

Galbos Triumphs In Openers As Corrigan Chaney Stumble

Tom Galbos of Philadelphia defeated Charley Cure of New Orleans in a lively opener at Martin Arena. Pat Corrigan refereed the prelims and drew heat from fans who felt he favored Galbos. Lon Chaney and Corrigan disappointed in the final as Chaney failed to lift the crowd.

Martin Arena Joe Dillman Pat Corrigan Lon Chaney Corrigan Tom Galbos Philadelphia Charley Cure New Orleans Chaney Galbos Cure Tom Lon Charley Oure Chicago Battler Low

Pitcher edge and wall help in cold season baseball talk

The column discusses pitchers leading in a cold damp season with Joe Cronin noting cold weather hinders hitting. It notes Detroit’s wall height changes influence homers, field conditions favor left-handed batters, and mentions Corrigan versus Oure in a boxing bout and Pepper Martin's resurgence after a 1931 World Series sprint.

Detroit Bi Cee Alexander Tigers

Golfers Must Qualify for National Open This Year

A number of top golfers must prove form to reach the National Open with Horton Smith, a Ryder Cup member, among those needing to card. Also named are Al Espinosa, Abe Espinosa, Johnny Golden, Joe Turnesa, Jim Barnes, Al Watrous, Bill Mehlhorn, Johnny Farrell, Willie Macfarlane, Charley Guest and Willie Klein. Sarazen and other Ryder Cup teammates Hagen Diegel Dutra Runyan Shute Wood and Dandley are exempt along with amateurs Johnny Fischer and Johnny Goodman.

Horton Smith Abe Espinosa Johnny Golden Joe Turnesa Jim Barnes al Watrous Bill Mehlhorn Johnny Farrell Willie Macfarlane Charley Guest Willie Klein Sarazen Hagen Diegel Dutra Runyan Shute Wood Dandley Johnny Fischer Johnny Goodman

James Rankin Opens Up After Illness

James Rankin, a noted young business man, is able to be out after a week of confinement to his home due to illness.

James Rankin

Alabama's star may not compete in Birmingham meet

Alabama faces a potential setback as star sprinter Bill Joyce may miss the conference meet in Birmingham due to a pulled muscle. Coach Drew plans to bring 12 definite runners plus possibly two more after weekend time trials, listing Joyce and 11 other definite participants with several additional contingencies.

University Ala Alabama Birmingham Bill Joyce Drew Joyce Lipe Boswell Doughty Minnis Semas Stapp Plantz K. Riegel M. Riegel Baker Beck Maumanee Elder

Local baseball scores and weather cause delays and postponements

Birmingham beats Memphis 3 2, Chattanooga defeats Atlanta 7 5, Nashville tops Knoxville 6 3, New Orleans ties Little Rock 6 6 in 18 innings under darkness. Montreal defeats Jersey City 8 4 in International League action. Other games postponed due to weather.

Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock Knoxville International League Montreal Jersey City Southern League

No Rainfall Reported for 24 Hour Period

There was no rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at o'clock this morning. No additional weather measurements or remarks were given.

Rinkydinks Beat Riverside 6 to 3 to End Slump

The Rinkydinks snapped a losing streak by defeating the Riverside Juniors 6 to 3. McClusky struck out 12 with no walks in a fine pitching effort, while Johnston led the Rinkydinks with two singles. Childs topped Riverside with two hits.

Rinkydinks Riverside McClusky Johnston Childs Caudill Riverside Brazelton Tyler

HORIZONTAL LStreet Puzzle Clues 3 to 58 Across

Word list style puzzle with numbered across and down clues including religious terms legal phrases and language about digits nine and ten. The page presents a filled grid style challenge with hints for synonyms abbreviations and cross references across letters and numbers.

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