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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

6

Scarface Epic Ranked Last Word in Gangland Films

The piece lauds Howard Hughes production of Scarface and star Paul Muni as the title role. It notes Dvorak Morley Perkins Raft Barnett and others as rising talents after the film’s success at Princess Theatre.

Paul Muni Princess Theatre Funay Geen Blanner Fox Film Corporation Ann Dvorak Hollywood Osgood Perkins Walter Burns Scarface George Raft Rudolph Valentino Vince Barnett Hughes

Don Davis Greets Friends After Muscle Shoals Tour

Don Davis circulation manager of the Birmingham News Herald greeted friends yesterday during a brief visit. He was part of the Birmingham party which inspected Muscle Shoals.

Don Davis Birmingham News-Age Herald Birmingham Party

New Goodrich Silvertown Tire Promises Heat Resistance

The ad proclaims heat resistant Goodrich Safety Silvertown tires that resist blisters and blowouts, with a safer tread and squeegee drying action for extra road grip. It highlights that the tire costs no more than standard tires and urges readers to buy a set now.

Goodrich Safety Silvertown Goodrich

Athens Triumphs 7 0 Over Decatur Trojans at Alabama Park

Athens defeated the Decatur Trojans 7 to 0 at Alabama Park behind Walker pitching seven base hits. Hall allowed five runs through five innings before Peyton relieved him, Coffman and Beasley produced key hits, and Williams bobbled one in the field. The Trojans shift to Florence for a 3 30 game this afternoon.

McDuff Decatur Trojans Alabama Park Athens Letty” Hall Wilkerson Walker Johnson Coffman Armstrong Williams Peyton Hall Beasley Whitt Trojans Florence Waller Hatcher Gresham Decatur Abrhpore Ibill Martin W. Wilkerson

Oral abuse fuels Hildebrand’s early season run

The Cleveland pitcher Hildebrand, nicknamed Oral and Hector, dominates Washington with sharp mound control and witty taunts. He toys with Nats as Cecil Travis and Luke Sewell miscue, while Hildebrand fires back with taunting quips and a flawless outing.

Cleveland Hildebrand Oral Slinger Hector Ildy

Bayne Throws No-Hit Game for Memphis Chicks

Billy Bayne veteran southpaw of the Memphis Chicks in the Southern Association pitched a no hit no run game at Russwood Park Memphis against the Birmingham Barons. Only Hal Willett reached first base on a dropped fly ball mishap, as Bayne entered baseballs hall of fame yesterday afternoon.

Billy Bayne Memphis Chicks Southern Association Baseball Hall of Fame Russwood Park Memphis Birmingham Barons Bayne Chattanooga Hal Willett Baron Chicozza

Japanese City and World Puzzle Clues Collide

A fragmented crossword style list mixes a late president of Peru with map variants and various clue answers. The garbled grid hints at historical references like earthquakes in a Japanese city and scattered definitions across science, fashion, and language.

Peru

Yesterday's Results From The Southern and Other Leagues

Scores from yesterday include Memphis routing Birmingham 8 to 0 in the Southern League. Chattanooga 18 Atlanta 8. Knoxville 8 Nashville 4. New Orleans and Rock post poned. Philadelphia 7 St Louis 4. Detroit 3 Boston 1. Cincinnati 3 New York 1. Milwaukee 8 Minneapolis 5. St Paul 4 Kansas City 3. Buffalo 4 Toronto 3. Rochester 5 Montreal 3. Jersey City 6 Baltimore 3. Albany Newark rain. Columbus Indianapolis Hight noted.

Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Atlanta Knoxville Nashville American Association Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Ville Toledo T. Jumbus Indianapolis Buffalo Montreal Rochester Toronto Jersey City Baltimore Albany-Newark

Night Games Showcase Across Southern Cities

Today’s slate features Birmingham at Memphis, Chattanooga at Atlanta, Nashville at Knoxville, and New Orleans at Little Rock in two night games.

New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Nashville Little Rock Southern League Chattanooga Atlanta Knoxville

Baseball Schedule Players Clash Across Leagues

AMERICAN LEAGUE games include Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Boston, St. Louis at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia. NATIONAL LEAGUE games feature New York at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago. Only games scheduled.

W. LL New York Philadelphia Cleveland Boot Callenan Aes St. Louis W. le Pet Pittsburgh Oenseee Atz Pos Alibg Brooklyn Chicago Boston Washington Detroit National League Cincinnati

Junior Y P S L Enjoys a Meeting at Good Farm

The Junior Young People’s Service League of St. John’s Episcopal church held a picnic last Sunday at the Good farm on Bee Line highway Flint. An excellent supper followed and an evening service was held. Attending were Mrs. Peter M. Dennis leader Charles Kendall George Bloodworth Tommy Bingham Marie Mitchell Warner Sartor William Dennis M. S. Bingham and Rev. Peter M. Dennis.

Young People’s Service League of Henry Good Bee Line Highway Flint Peter M. Dennis Charles Kendall George Bloodworth Tommy Bingham Marie Mitchell Warner Sartor William Dennis M. S. Bingham

Ted Sheppard Improves Slowly At Birmingham Veterans Hospital

Ted Sheppard, patient at the Birmingham Veterans Hospital, is reported to be slowly improving as his condition shows steady, gradual signs of recovery.

Ted Sheppard Veterans’ Hospital Birmingham

Legionsets new attendance goal at Anniversary Night card

The American Legion post in Martin arena plans a record crowd for Tuesday night Anniversary Night featuring Tarzan vs Buersch and Bulldog Mallory vs Buck Lawson in a one hour event. The show marks the end of the first year of Legion athletic performances with extra seats expected for a likely record turnout.

American Legion Martin Arena Stecher Chaney Stanley Buersch Tarzan Buersch Bulldog Mallory Buck Lawson Speed Demons Legion Chris Jordan Farndom

Walther League Zone Rally Planned in Decatur

A Walther League zone rally for Lutheran youths is set for Sunday in Decatur with about 125 members expected from nearby towns including Birmingham Hanneville Cullman and Decatur. Lunch will be at Lyons Hotel and afternoon sessions cover business matters for the district convention amid uncertain plans for the Southeastern district meeting.

Walther League Decatur Birmingham Hanneville Cullman Lyons Hotel Chattanooga Chicago

Three men face charges in municipal court today

Three white men appeared in municipal court this morning charged with public drunkenness drunk and disorderly conduct and driving while drunk.

Junior Baseball League Planned in Decatur

Teams wishing to join the Junior Baseball League were invited to meet at Railroad Street city hall at 7 30 Friday night. Riverside Juniors and the Rinkydinks already entered and seek entries from the American Legion and a South Decatur team.

Railroad Street City Hall Riverside Rinkydinks American Legion South Decatur

Local Dancers Await Two Dances Next Week

The Athens event Tuesday night and the De area dance Wednesday night are on the schedule for the city’s dance club. Organizers encourage participation from all ages as rehearsals continue.

Athens

Riverside Beats Rinkydinks 13 to 5 Behind King's 11 Strikeouts

Riverside won 13 to 5 as pitcher King fanned 11 and allowed five hits. Tyler collected five hits in five at bats including two doubles and a home run, backing the strong performance. Rinkydinks' battery was McClesky Caudill.

Riverside Rinkydinks King Tyler McClesky Caudill

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