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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
6
Alabama coach Frank Thomas emphasizes fundamentals as heat slows the Tide. Buck Hughes shows potential at fullback in scrimmage against freshmen while the varsity defense awaits full scrimmage. Passes misfire as receivers struggle to contact the ball in the blistering conditions.
The final daily afternoon prayer service for the Ninth Street Methodist revival will be held this afternoon at Mrs. J. L. Hughes home. The revival begins Sunday with services twice daily next week, morning and evening, led by Rev. L. E. Price of Tuscaloosa.
The guide notes a key change for plays dead within 10 yards of a sideline with ball put in play 10 yards from the sideline on a line perpendicular to it. It ends the first down wasting sideline carry and tightens clipping penalties to 15 yards. The update follows safety-driven rule changes from 1931 and reports a sharp drop in flying tackle injuries.
Scores from the Souther Leagues Series Memphis defeated New Orleans 3 to 1 and American League Washington beat Detroit 4 to 3. Chicago edged New York 4 to 3 in the National League while Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 2 to 1. Rain halted several games and playoffs.
The piece notes Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids Michigan earned the right to challenge Ross for the lightweight crown after a victory over Canzoneri in Tony's backyard. Ross had previously won the title in Chicago. The article also mentions Babe Ruth’s retirement and upcoming college powerhouses Fordham Pitt and Navy, with references to Rip Miller and Chung Hoon in Navy backfield.
Billy Bayne pitched well and a timely Memphis hitting attack beat New Orleans 3 to 1 at Russwood Field. Bayne allowed eight hits while Fred Johnson gave up 11, as Memphis evens the Southern Association playoff series 1-1 and prepares for New Orleans games Saturday and Sunday. Chicks’ Cuoto and Hamel drove in runs, with Chiozza contributing two hits. Pelicans rally stifled after the first inning.
The singing school directed by C. B E. Lowery at Central Baptist Church concludes tonight with a special musical program. The public is invited to attend the closing performance.
The Decatur city union will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Flint Methodist church. All members are urged to attend.
Commodore Wood a senior guard from Wetumpka is the first casualty of Auburn's 1932 football training camp. A head cut required two stitches and he will be out at least a week, weakening the guard corps ahead of the open against Birmingham Southern at Cramton Bowl.
The unofficial and official canvasses for Morgan County's first congressional primary differ by one vote. The Daily notes one extra for State Senator R H Walker of Athens and one fewer for Clarence Watts of Huntsville, with complete returns thanks to box by box citizen reports.
The board of revenue met Friday with no action on selecting a farm agent to succeed the late H. H. Gibbons. The session adjourned to Thursday September 21, when it is expected an agent will be appointed.
Puzzle lists numerous cross clues about a famous pair from a home town. It asks for the city where the man works and details of his brother, plus related word answers across categories such as animals measures and furniture. The page blends wordplay with a biographical prompt about a well known duo.
The article lists towns visited by Judge Malone across Morgan Jackson Limestone Madison Lawrence Colbert Lauderdale counties during his campaign first lap. He notes he missed no engagement yet sometimes crowds were absent. He plans to revisit canvassed areas and enter new territory before the first primary.
Dr. D. A. Morton of Boaz Grand Patriarch and C. O. Jacobs of Birmingham Grand Representative of the Grand Encampment of Alabama I O O F were in Decatur today for a short visit en route to Springfield TI to attend Sovereign Grand Encampment sessions. They were accompanied by Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Jacobs. Afterward they will visit the Chicago World’s Fair and other sites of interest.
The Moulton Heights school will open October 2 for all grades from first through tenth. One half year or one semester is in prospect, with hoped-for long term community support. Faculty members include Jows Boyd Puryear, Mrs. Clara Puryear, Miss Annie Sue Smith, Edna Holland, and Mrs. Dottie Lamon.
Dr. Dale Young reports enthusiastic reception of the public school minimum salary scale across Alabama. The scale ranges from 40 to 135 dollars monthly based on experience and credentials, tied to the $900,000 equalization fund and to be considered by the state board in October. Principals and teachers are covered with pay tied to school attendance.
A large crowd attended the Tom Thumb wedding at Ninth Street Methodist Church last night. The event raised a substantial sum for church work.
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