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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1934

Page

6

Golfers tune up for Montgomery in state tournament

In Montgomery on May 19 a star studded field from Alabama and surrounding states prepared for the 23rd Alabama invitational with 18 hole match play slated through Saturday. Selma’s Crisman defends against a large field including Preston Watson from Montgomery Frank Blackford Johnny Morris and Harry in a bid for the silver trophy.

Ry William L Truby Montgomery Ala Oteg Crisman Little Showmiaker Selma Preston Watson Frank Blackford Thames Johnny Morris Woodward Country Club Harry

Austinville Wins Parade Prize At Decatur Chamber Event

Austinville students entered a parade with spirit to win a prize offered by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. When winners were announced the school took first prize of 35 dollars, and pupils cheered with glad hearts. The Jeffersonian Club met in its regular session to discuss the program with the chairman taking charge.

Austinville Decatur Chamber of Commerce Jeffersonian Club

Rain Trace Shifts Spotlight to Porto Rico Open Cast

A trace of rain was reported by the weather observer this morning as the Porto Rico Open unfolds. Gor din Smith of Mobile wins the event with Dan Sage of Atlanta and J D Kirvens of Georgia among top contenders. The Montgomery roster adds Crenshaw Jr and others. the second annual women's invitational draws entrants like Mrs Thornain Clark and Miss Margaret Smith, state amateur champion.

Gordon Smith Mobile Dan Sage Atlanta J. D. Kirvens Montgomery Files Crenshaw, Jr Blue Harris Charlie Ball Preston Watson Lotha Smith Graham McClintock Thornain Clark Margaret Smith Birmingham Dea Cockrell Gadsden

Graduates Night At Martin Arena in Decatur

Eighty three members of the Det ratur Senior High class will attend graduates night at Martin Arena on June 4 in a special section decorated in pink and white. Permanent seats have been added on the south side to ease seating for the event. Legion officials ask students to arrive before 8 PM and note a special low admission price.

Detratur Senior High School Legionnaires Legion Alvin Britt Hugh Nichols Mobile Hans Wagner Freddie Kinchel Decatur Joe Preberg Hungary Decatur Bugs Freberg Advance Ballyhoo Monster Kindhel Britt Wagner

Officers Attend Gadsden Meeting

Sheriff Bud Davis and Deputy Bill Newlin attend the three day peace officers convention in Gadsden. The session runs through Tuesday with officers set to return to Decatur on Wednesday.

Bud Davis Bill Newlin Gadsden Decatur

Hosierymen Fall to St Bernard in Cullman Tilt

Alabama Hosiery Mill nine trailed St Bernard College 7 to 4 in Cullman Saturday. Maribona led for St Bernard with a homer and three singles while Robertson paced the Hosierymen with three hits in four trips. Coach Richards and Briscoe worked pitchers and base players with effective pickoffs as the hosts pulled away in the eighth.

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Verdon Lowery Weekend Guests in Birmingham

Verdon Lowery was a weekend guest of relatives and friends in Birmingham, staying with family and visiting local sites during the visit.

Verdon Lowery Birmingham

Southern League Scores Rumble in Standings

Nashville beat Little Rock 7 to 6 while New Orleans won 10 to 4 and Knoxville defeated 6 to 2 in the Southern League results.

Baseball Scores From ICAN League and National League

ICAN League results include Washington 4 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 8 New York 5. National League games feature Boston 1 Cincinnati 0 and Philadelphia 16 Pittsburgh 4. International League lists Newark 6 9 Syracuse 0 1 and Toronto 10 Buffalo 8.

Newark Syracuse Rochester Montreal Albany Baltimore Toronto Buffalo

Milwaukee Clears With Big Scores In A A Baseball Session

American Association standings show Milwaukee 20 Columbus 4 Indianapolis 3 St. Paul 1 Kansas City 9 Toledo 3 Minneapolis 7 Louisville 6 after latest games.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Louisville

Baseball Schedule Appears for Tonight's Card

Tonight's games include Birmingham at Chattanooga Memphis at Atlanta New Orleans at Knoxville Little Rock at Nashville AMERICAN LEAGUE at Detroit saga 3 at St. Louis York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Pittsburgh at Philadelphia St. Louis at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston.

Ww. L Nashville Atlanta U Chattanooga New Orleans Knoxville Birmingham Little Rock New York Trait Cleveland Washington St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Wai Hye Ae Be Coulee Ee N Tae Iphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta American League Detroit Saga York

Rabies Signs Found In Stray Dog Head

The head of a stray dog killed at Plint Saturday tested positive for rabies at Tennessee Valley Laboratory. It was learned the dog had bitten. This morning two anti rabies vaccine treatments were sent to county, three to Madison county, three to Danville in Morgan county, and one to Elkmont in Limestone.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory County Madison County Danville Morgan County Elkmont Limestone

Wingfoots Clout Way To 11 9 Victory Over Dallas Mill

The Goodyear Wingfoots beat Dallas Mill of Huntsville 11 to 9 at Goodyear field in a wild free hitting game. Bronaugh led with three hits in four appearances, while Lott doubled and tripled for Dallas. Goodson hit a homer as Wingfoots rebound from a prior 3 1 deficit and plan a tough week of practice before next Saturday’s game at Town Creek.

Goodyear Wingfoots Dallas Mill Huntsville Goodyear Field Dallas Pinion Fitch Smith Bropaugh Freeman Bronaugh Whitt Hartselle Lott Goodson Bob Griffin Town Creek Lincoln Russellville North Alabama

River Gauge Reports Five Feet Fall on Tennessee River

The local observer reports the Tennessee River at five feet this morning, indicating a steady fall in water level. No flooding is noted, and navigational conditions remain routine for the present.

Wit and Wisdom from a Page of Quotables

A mosaic of humorous exchanges and witticisms on love work and daily life. Dialogues include students, office staff and neighbors sharing quips about marriage one year contracts vanity and human foibles. The piece captures a period voice with light social satire and a playful tone.

Pepper Continues on Winning Streak for Browns

Raymond Pepper of the St. Louis Browns keeps up his hot pace as he bats clean up. He went 2 for 5 as Philadelphia pitchers were reached for 14 Browns hits and another victory.

Pepper Raymond Pepper Decatur St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Browns

Alabama Sixth in Cotton Crop Output

Washington report shows Alabama ranking sixth nationally in total ginned running bales for the 1933 cotton crop with 951 074 bales. National count totals 12 664 019 running bales. Texas leads with 4 220 275 bales. Alabama's 1938 crop ginnings edged past 1932 figures but remained below 500 pound bale benchmarks.

Washington Burealiy Alabama Texas

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