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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1933

Page

6

Practice Report On Auburn Tigers Ahead Of Birmingham Southern

Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute prepares for the opening game with Birmingham Southern at Cramton Bowl on September 22. Coach Chet Wynne’s team undergoes closed practices to speed up Week 2 drills focusing on blocking and run game as competition for left guard continues between Mike Welch and Mussolini Levi.

Auburn Ala Chet Wynne Alabama Polytechnic Institute Birmingham Southern Cramton Rowl Montgomery Wynne Panthers Plainsmen Bengals Drake Allen Rogers Casey Kimbrell Bunky O'Rourke Firpo Phipps Bobby Blake Rogers Terra Firma Donald Jones Mike Welch Atlanta Mussolini Levi Gadsden Levi

Alabama backfield set to be lighter this season

University of Alabama notes a near average line this year while predicting a lighter backfield. Alternate captain Frank Moseley weighs about 175 after a recent drop from 179 pounds, with Diz Walker and others also contributing to the lighter backfield.

University Ala Alabama South Frank Moseley Erskine Diz” Waker

Baseball Scores From Yesterday's American and National Leagues

Detroit beat New York 5 to 1 and Washington triumphed 5 to 1 over Cleveland. Philadelphia won 5 to 8 against Chicago and New York defeated Cincinnati 3 to 1. Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Chicago games were rained out.

Baseball Schedule for Today's American League Games

Detroit at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Boston Cleveland at Washington Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St. Louis.

Washington New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Boston St. Louis New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chcago National League Francisco Portland Jacksonville Atlanta St. Paul Dallas Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Denver Baltimore Omaha Minneapolis Kansas City Dayton Seattle

Backfield Weights Hint at Speed for Coach Thomas Team

Millard Howell at about 165 pounds and Walter near 165 last fall indicate a lighter backfield. Clarence Rhordanz tops the backs at 177 pounds with Hughes Demyanovich Funderburk and Smith just above 165. Temple Williamson is the lightest at 152 while Chappell McDonal Stapp Angelich stay under 170. The unit aims to compensate with speed and shifts as Coach Thomas emphasizes speed.

Millard Howell Howell Walter Clarence Rhcordanz Hughes Demyanovich Funderburk Smith Temple Williamson Chappell McDonal Stapp Angelich Thomas

Business leaders clash with NRA over open shop policy

Henry Harriman of the United States Chamber of Commerce issued a sharp denunciation of NRA discrimination against open shops, signaling organized employers will resist unionized labor. The dispute highlights a rift in the NRA between industrial and labor advisory members as leaders seek a public reply. Roosevelt faces a Cuba policy crossroads as Latin diplomats press him on the crisis and New York bankers are blamed for Cuba’s troubles.

Henry S. Harriman United States Chamber of Commerce NRA Harriman Johnson Labor Advisory Board General Johnson Walter C. Teagle Gerald Swope Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Uruguay J. Varela Washington Haiti London Rio Grande Cuba ABC New York Machado United States

Hartselle Tie In Birmingham Tournament Game

Hartselle's entry in Bill Pierre's baseball tournament in Birmingham tied Dad's Cookies 4 to 4 after nine innings. Hartselle led 4-0 in the third before Joe Monte was relieved by Al Harvey. The game ended at dusk with Williams, Waller, Bronaugh and others contributing to the tense finale.

Hartselle Bill Pierre Birmingham Dad's Cookies Magic City Summit Joe Monte Cookies al Harvey Trojan Womack Dad’s Cookies Bronaugh Morgan Williams Waller

Pedigo Faces Freddie's Bull Rushes In Card Clash At Martin Arena

The American Legion event at Martin arena features Pedigo in a main bout against Knichel while Freddie the South's tackling king faces Blacksmith Pedigo. Pedigo vows to wrestle rather than fight after a mouth injury and a recent loss, aiming to stop Freddie’s burst.

Tom Freddie South Kentucky Knichel Pedigo Mike London Mike

Lacey Springs Works on NRA Pledge Drive

Under Mrs Grace Hough the Lacey Springs beat team has signed 194 consumer pledge cards and exhausted supplies. Additional cards have been requested and workers say the drive will reach a successful conclusion.

Grace Hough Lacey's Springs

Tennessee River Gauge Falls to 4.8 Feet

The Tennessee river level continued to drop with a gauge reading of 4.8 feet recorded at seven o'clock ongoing river recession and lower water levels for nearby communities.

Scouts Watch As Acipo and Camp No 8 Open Day

Harvey of the Trojans appeared for Hartselle in yesterday's game while scouts observed. The tournament saw about 35 players signed for professional trials. Dad's Cookies defeated Hartselle 4 to 3.

Harvey Trojans Hartselle Acipo R. H. E. Dad’s Cookies Womack Morgan Walker Monte Harrison

The Man in the Picture Puzzle Clue Set

A mixed clue puzzle listing horizontal and vertical items with definitions and letter hints. The page asks to identify the man in the picture and provides numerous wordplay prompts across categories including nouns, adjectives, and verbs.

Champion Three Year-Olds of 1932 and Year’s Derby Upsets

A survey of top three year olds and key races from 1932. Gusto Twenty Grand Mate and Mr Khayyam are noted, with Upstarts and Harryoff influencing title chances. Derby win by Broker's Tip and subsequent drama at Belmont Arlington and Latonia Derby are mentioned. Various baseball notes and hard luck stories close the piece.

Gusto Crusader Mate Greentree Toyear Hides Broker's Tip Head Play Broker Tip Mr. Khayyam Omar Wood Memorial Hoss Gold Basil

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report

Birmingham market notes firm hay and butter fat prices with varied grain and livestock quotes. Hay No 1 Johnson 13.50 14.00 and U S No 1 Timothy 18.50 19.00, cattle and hogs steady with range bids for prime beef steers, grass heifers, and weighted hog classes. Poultry eggs and fryers priced with small to large categories and steady demand.

U. S Johnson Timothy Birmingham

Advertising Shows An Upward Turn

Washington reports the recovery administration cites newspaper display advertising as a key business barometer. A survey from 25 large cities shows an August 1933 gain of 16 percent versus August 1932, totaling 41,925,028 lines versus 36,608,728. Cities include New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, Portland, Cleveland, and more.

Washington Recovery Administration NRA New York San

Party Honors Mrs Fly's Daughter Sara On Birthday

Mrs Clarence Fly hosts a Wednesday birthday party at her Sixth Avenue West home for her daughter Sara who turns four. Guests and friends are invited to celebrate with cake and favors in a family gathering.

Clarence Fly Sixth Avenue, West Sara

Alabama Supreme Court to rule on 1933 payroll cuts

A special Alabama Supreme Court panel in Montgomery will decide if the Lapsley-Lusk act reducing central payroll by 300000 remains in force. The case affects state employees earning over 125 monthly, with potential paybacks if invalid. John Jason Haynes defends, Thorfias Stevens challenges.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Supreme Court Claude Grayson Mobile Circuit Court B. M. Miller Henry Upson Sims Birmingham Schuyler Richardson Huntsville Ray Rushton Romery Samuel Johnston Kile Stanley C. Godbold Camden Fletcher John Jason Haynes Thorfias Stevens Capitol

W M U Holds All Day Meeting at Camp Grounds

The Baptist W M U chapters across the county convene in an all day session at the grounds south of Hartselle. A large attendance was expected and lunch is to be provided at noon.

Hartselle

Pickenses Attend County Wide W. M. U. Meeting

Rev and Mrs J D Pickens left this morning for Hartselle to attend the county wide W M U meeting.

J. D. Pickens Hartselle

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THE Tigers BAMA Russell Nas Laufer Alex McColl SOX Ino Wenper Rook KTORS Auspices American Legion Freddie Knighel Walter Miller Tom Galbos Merry Trademan Lacey Springs Emmus Illiam Braucher Belmont Arlington Harryoff Inlander Frank Chance Chicago Cubs Allison Jones White Sox Cronin Crew Terry Terriers Giants Johnny Marcum Indians Gay World Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries W.M.U Argrave “Military Academy A. H. Camden B. A. Pres Chatham Va Aners Perton Delivered Alabama Utilities Service Co R. D. Gilmore Second Avenue
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