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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1933
Page
6
Boxing fans statewide show marked interest in the bout. Promoters expect a full house as the match is set for the municipal auditorium with a 5000 capacity forecast.
The Tennessee Valley laboratory in Decatur issued 18 anti rabies treatments Monday for people bitten or who handled dogs suspected of rabies. To date 21 animals tested positive during May after analysis at the laboratory last month.
Dana Hornbostel Indiana track champion runs with head back as he glides on the track. Jack Johnson recalls his greatness at the Silver Ring in Paris and offers sausages for stories. Uzhanne Lenglen modestly says only heaps of money would tempt her to meet Helen Wills. John McGraw attends Polo Grounds musing on Giants. Gorcolboy Rowe Detroit rookie labeled sensation now a promising pitcher. Babe Ruth faces fans’ choice on July 6 all star game in Chicago. likelihood he lands right field spot.
Australian champ Stanley Buergsch faces Tarzan in Martin arena amid high crowd hopes. Buersch known for flying kicks against Palmer McLeod and Alex Reeves, while Tarzan, praised for clever matwork, aims to counter. Local post prepares for record turnout with extra seats and a large exhaust fan.
Officials report 18 dogs showed signs of rabies after positive tests. Lab experts advise not killing a suspected rabid dog immediately but confining it for ten days. If symptoms appear or bite to head or neck occurs, immediate treatment should start. if no symptoms by day ten, treatment ends.
In the Southern League Knoxville beat Little Rock in a night game with no other games scheduled. The International League saw Buffalo rout Montreal 11 to 5 and Rochester defeat Toronto 5 to 0. The Texas League results included Beaumont over Galveston 7 to 5 and Waco over Tyler 17 to 8. Dixie League games featured Shreveport El Dorado and Jackson Baton Rouge in night action with Longview also on the slate.
Locals prepare to face the Athenians in a sporting clash at Ath ens arena with the Trojans aiming for a win. The event highlights local competitors squaring off against the Athenian team.
League standings show smnks all LO l amae ball tossers while Hartselle prepares a debut against Huntsville on the latter's home field this afternoon.
The Sporting News notes discuss lighted ball, profane jokes, and a grandstand view. Umpire Bill McGowan plans to adopt three children of a deceased brother. The column urges weekday discounts to boost smaller crowds at games.
The article notes E?. Lewis denying age limits as he wrestles in York and Chicago within days. It mentions an autographed Baer photo tied to June Knight, and reports Tex Rickard’s estate now valued at 166,662 dollars with his mother Lou Adams receiving 43,000 dollars in income.
A cryptic puzzle item listing horizontal and vertical clues from a British island themed crossword. Includes references to specific clues like shoerper and fed[e) Rio 61, with entries such as Tardier and Drove and mentions of Indians and evergreen tree motifs.
Decatur's Trojans defeated Dallas Mill 6-0 at Alabama Park. Alvin Harvey pitched a strong game, allowing four hits and fanning 12 as Chisam struggled with control and the Trojans capitalized on late-inning rallies to erase Saturday's 13-1 loss. Shorty Long sparked the offense with key hits.
Trojans will feature many new faces against Athens at Alabama Park on Wednesday as three Decatur players Long Mittwede and White depart the lineup due to Hartselle joining the loop. Holland a former Alabama player adds experience while Pete West returns from Birmingham Southern and Ralph McRight is expected to join the locals this week.
Decatur scores twice in the fourth and twice more in the sixth to beat Dallas 6 to 0. Harvey earns the pitching win with 12 strikeouts, while Chisam fans 8 for Dallas. Key hits include Teague, Williams, and West driving in runs as Long and Hol land also contribute.
Marvin Yarbrough will leave Thursday for Montevallo to represent the church's young people at a week long conference beginning Thursday.
Default on a 1921 mortgage by Carrie B Harris to Spragins Fletcher Beard and Knight prompts sale. Public auction at Decatur Courthouse, Morgan County, Alabama, June 24 1933, of 5 778 acre tract in Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company addition with amendments, to satisfy costs and the debt.
Legal notice dated May 23 1933 lists R KE Spraggina Shelby Fletcher H B Beard John W Knight and Eyster Eyster as attorneys of record with hearing or filing dates set for May 23 30 and June 6 13.
Public sale announced for September 30 1927 mortgage on property in Morgan County Alabama to satisfy debt with court sale scheduled June 24 1933 at the Decatur courthouse. Executor Madeline Gray Dix seeks final settlement of Arthur F Dix estate with a June 22 1933 hearing date in Morgan County Probate Court.
The Tennessee river was dropping today with a gauge reading at seven o'clock showing 6.6 feet.
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