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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
6
Mrs. H. R. Hester of Russellville is visiting her sister Mrs. T. P. Baker Jr on Eighth Avenue West for the week.
Dink Templeton predicts a Southern California win over Stanford, but Stanford’s strong team is noted. Seaver shines in California golf, with talk of a national champion. Cincinnati hosts a golf lineup including Gus Moreland and Johnny Fischer. Controversy over Corbett III versus McLarnin for welterweight title in May is explored, with Baer vs. others teased.
The game of boxing talent and power is discussed with Schmeling’s punching strength possibly underrated. Baer is pegged as a dangerous slugger while Risko notes Schmeling’s ability to land hard shots. Johnny Risko’s steady start collapses after a decisive Schmeling right hand, ending the bout.
McDuff's Decatur entry defeats Athens 7-1 at Garrett Park in the Alabama Tennessee League. Letty Hall and Bob McCarley split mound duties, with Hall allowing one hit in four innings and McCarley yielding three hits and one run. Johnson doubled for Decatur and Williams drove in the key runs.
The many friends of A. L. Moye will be gratified to learn he is somewhat improved today at Benevolent hospital after undergoing a serious operation Monday evening. He rested fairly well last night, according to word from his bedside.
Promoter Jack Do plans a Corbett McLarin show on May 29 in Los Angeles with ticket prices from 2 to 7.50 dollars and top prices of 16.50 for Walker Hudkins. Dean Snyder notes May is strong for LA boxing while most weight championships are disputed. Tommy Ryan, an early welter champion, may serve as one of Larnin's seconds. Reservations require certified funds.
In a weather disrupted day the Birmingham club defeated Memphis 7 to 6. New Orleans moved to 4-11 while Little Rock stands at 2-2. Other games were postponed due to weather.
Baseball results across the American and National Leagues show Chicago routing New York 10 2 and Cincinnati thumping Philadelphia 10 7. Other notable scores include Milwaukee 4 Columbus 3 Minneapolis 10 Louisville 9 and Toronto 6 Albany 1 with mixed results across leagues.
A horizontal and vertical crossword list with clues and partial answers. The page captions questions about body parts, directions, and common terms, plus a meta clue asking which department serves the man in the picture and various nature and action words.
North Alabama fans expect a bout between Stanley Buersch and Farmer McLeod on Tuesday night at the Legion arena. Buersch sells the Australian kangaroo kick as wrestling’s most spectacular hold, after a long layoff due to unspecified reasons.
A player injured in a car accident near league standings recovers. his physician clears him for duty and Chris Jordan orders him back in Tuesday evening.
Fans were asked to submit names for both the club and the park with a midnight Friday deadline. Only a few entries arrived and management may choose itself if needed. Judges include J. K. Hughes John White and Rev. A. H. Nabors.
Mrs L P Baker Jr who underwent surgery in Birmingham last week has returned home and is improving steadily with steady progress noted by family and caregivers.
Mrs Vale of Seattle reports dropping from 156 to 110 pounds after using Kruschen Salts a half teaspoon in hot water every morning. The ad promises renewed energy, clearer skin, and a younger feeling, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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