Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1933

Page

8

Giants Two Up On The Nationals Now

Nine hits, six runs off Crowder in 5 2 3 innings. Goslin hit a home run and Jackson, Mancuso, Schumacher and Moore drove in runs. Cronin to Myer to Kuhel capped a double play and the game ended after 2 hours 10 minutes with New York ahead.

Terry Goslin Jackson Cronin Myer Kuhel Critz Washington New York Schumacher Bluege Manush Mahel Crowder Ott Moore Ryan Thomas McOro O’doul Mancuso Moriarty Pfirman Ormsby Moran New York Giants Washington Senators Hal Schumacher Giants Sewell Crits Davis Peel

George Jackson Leads Goodyers Service Inc. Managerial Move

George Jackson, manager of Goodyesr Service Inc., advances to new role in Bir ea eer ta bonion.

George Jackson The Goodyesr Service Inc Birea Eer Ta Bonion

Five arraigned in police court on petty larceny and drunkenness

Five individuals appeared in police court this morning. Four were fined for petty larceny and one for drunkenness.

Tide Ole Miss clash looms as Alabama fans travel to Birmingham

Alabama fans head to Birmingham for the Tide Ole Miss game amid confidence from last Saturday’s win over Oglethorpe and a tie by Ole Miss with Southwestern. Auburn eyes Tech battle as Georgia Tech visit Kentucky looms, while Morrison’s teams prepare.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Birmingham Oglethorpe Ole Miss Southwestern Mississippi Auburn Birmingham-Southern Howard Lexington Georgia Tech Kentucky Plainsmen Tech Clemson Golden Tornado Chet Wynne Birmingham - Southern Memphis Tenn Presbyterian

Limestone County Negro Fair set for Oct 9 in Athens

The Limestone county negro fair association will hold its annual fair in Athens for one week starting October 9. Grounds admission is free and exhibits carry no premiums but reflect local pride. A carnival company will operate the midway. John Mason is president and E C Cobie is secretary and treasurer.

Athens Ala Limestone County Negro Fair Association John Mason Fair Association E. C. Cobie

Stribling's Life and Road to the Ring Ends in Tragic Ride

The article recalls William M. Stribling known as Willie, a fearless fighter who balanced boxing with risky hobbies. It highlights his 360 fights with rival Max Schmeling in Cleveland, his love of golf and aviation, and a fatal motorcycle ride that ended his life.

Stribling Willie Georgia Pop W. L Strib Max Schmeling Cleveland Schmeling Mike McTigue Max Rosenbloom

Marquette punter surprises with bat kicking note

Article notes a top Marquette punter who has never kicked a bat in a game and jokes about Art Krueger as a star center. It praises Army backfield stars Travis Brown Jack Buckler Joe Stancock and Paul Johnson and questions Cadet line strength under Gar Davidson. It also mentions Johnny Ferraro returning to Cornell and coach Gloomie Gil Dobie’s rare smile.

Marquette Art ‘Krueger Army Travis Brown Jack Buckler Joe Stancock Paul Johnson Gar Davison Johnny Ferraro Cornell Gil” Dobie

Howell Delivers Fine Start For Alabama In Rain Soaked Opener

Mil lard Howell the Alabama halfback starred in a 58 yard punt to the Oglethorpe two yard line and led ground gainers with 54 yards on seven carries. Alabama amassed 143 rushing yards with eleven first downs despite ankle deep mud and a rainstorm.

University Ala Millard Howell Alabama Oglethorpe Howell Tom Hupke Hupke Varsity Riley Smith Jim Angelich Crimsons Chesty Moseley Whatley Petrels Tidesmen Ole Miss Dogs Freeman

Birmingham Visit Ties To Decatur Mayor Nelson

In Birmingham, De catur Mayor James A. Nelson conducts city business during a day trip, meeting officials and inspecting projects.

James A. Nelson Decatur Birmingham

Hanceville Will Outweigh Locals In Big Football Clash

Decatur hosts Hanceville at Benson Field at 3 p m for a highly anticipated game. Hanceville is considered a strong favorite with a weight advantage and a history of defeating Decatur, while Decatur touts a strengthened line and improved backfield. Coaches have split roles with Shorty Ogle now leading Decatur.

Benson Field Decatur Hanceville Shorty Ogle Moulton

Dobbins Injured Again Out Weeks

Dick Dobbins a guard with Alabama and former Decatur star is out with injuries. He already had shoulder surgery last summer and now his other shoulder is hurt likely bench for several weeks.

Dick Dobbins Alabama Decatur Dobbins Lder

Hartselle to face Florence in Friday clash

Morgan county high school from Hartselle travels to Florence for a hard fought Friday game. Local players who watched last Friday’s match know the locals well. A large crowd is expected at Benson field as Decatur seeks revenge against the invaders while Ogle’s team defends an extended unbeaten run.

Morgan County High Hartselle Florence High Florence Benson Field Decatur Invaders Ogle

Tree Troopers to Battle Ason High School Gridiron Clash

Company 43 CCC heads to Huntaville on Saturday October 7 to meet Bison High in football. Coach Teasley praises effort after a 26 to 0 loss to Birmingham Southern Cubs and a 1 to 0 setback to Russellville, seeking sharper play.

Company 43 CCC Huntaville Bison High School Rison Birmingham - Southern Panther “Cubs Cubs Russeville High School Teasley Russellville

Larger Circuses Cancel Parades Here This Week

Officials clarified there was no parade due to the trend of larger circuses eliminating parades. No parade was advertised and no permit was sought, contrary to expectations.

Decatur Resident W J French Visits on Business

W J French of Route 3 Decatur was in town on a business mission today.

W. J. French Route 3 Decatur

Conservation scrimmage snaps overconfidence in Russellville

Southern team woes noted after a scrimmage in Moulton led by Coach Teasley. Captain Defreese hampered by a foot injury may yield his center spot to Dyer or Wood, but will still lead as practice wraps up.

Southern Conservation Boys Russellville Teasley Moulton Defreese Dyer Wood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senators Alabama Sports Parade Howard Bulldogs Presbyterian College Clinton US. C Clemsoe Limestone Negro Fair Hopke Doorigh Nation Goodrich Goodrich Silvertowns Silvertown B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co Silvertowns Goodrich Silvertown, Inc Lee Oak Streets Red Tree Troopers Ason TFS Eee IRS Mrs. Brown Mr. Brown
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication