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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1934
Page
8
The passage blends poetical and dramatic lines about domestic life and small town rhythms. It mentions a mother’s care, a baby, a quilted bed, and memories of night duty. A sketched scene hints at marriage, fidelity, and social gossip in a Decatur setting.
Chapel Hill Aug 1 AP Carl Snavely new North Carolina football coach is experimenting with correspondence school style spring training He sent out hundreds of letters and films critiquing players technique after Bucknell tenure and plans further guidance this fall to watch if remote coaching bears fruit.
The Cubs and Cards playoff drew a large crowd in Chicago as protest led to a replay. Officials say 26 000 fans attended the rescheduled game where the Cubs achieved a higher final score after two and a half innings were replayed.
A dialogic vignette features a prisoner and chaplain on transient afflictions. Characters Jim Sam and others discuss wealth, marriage, jealousy, and moral lessons as the world changes and generations redefine riches. The piece closes with a wry remark on family budgets lacking a column for weak moments.
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Bud Vinson, star at Decatur High, reports for the grid season weighing more than last year. He may move to a tackle position to bulk up the Red and Black forward wall as the season starts.
Jack Torrance, a prominent LSU athlete, may turn professional boxer after touring Europe with American athletes. He plans to compete for the United States in the 1936 Olympics before taking up boxing as a pro.
The Cincinnati Reds split a pair with Pittsburgh as Charley Dressen watched. The opener ended 6 to 5 in Cincinnati’s favor, while the nightcap went 7 to 5 in eleven innings despite Lombardi's bases loaded homer.
Charley Dressen, once with the New York Giants, has taken the Reds job in Cincinnati as he rebuilds a weak National League club. He moved from filling in for Johnny Verger with the Giants to leading the Reds amid the ongoing shift in his career.
A drama of the 1933 World Series unfolds as Dressen alerts Giants coach Terry and Hubbell to a potential no hit situation. With bases loaded and one out in the eleventh, Bolton steps in as a relief pitcher, changing the tide and keeping the series in New York’s favor.
Donie Bush returns to manage the Minneapolis Millers as a steadying influence and pitching staff fixer. The club leads the American Association and draws large crowds, with Unser Choe and Joe delivering power while Bush’s leadership keeps fans coming to the park. Bush’s fire and coaching energy remains undiminished after a 1932 championship and a stint with Cincinnati.
Scores from the Southern and American leagues include New Orleans 9 Memphis 4 and Chicago 5 St Louis 2 with Philadelphia 8 Washington 2 and New York 11 2. National League shows Pittsburgh 6 5 and others. Dixie Amateur League results include Eufaula 12 Abbeville 0. Dressen's strategy analysis hints at Reds momentum.
At National League Park in Philadelphia, Mack Taylor and Gunnis present an all star boxing card headlined by Benny Bass versus Johnny Jadick with Locatelli Klick and others. The bout lineup and Philly fan interest promise hard hitting action and a hall of fame era vibe.
Roy Welch from Amarillo clashes with Frankie Hill in a rough bout at Martin arena. Hill wins after Welch fouls and slugs. Referee Audrey Watkins is knocked down before Hill takes the match. Curtain opener sees “Fighting Bob” Montgomery defeat Lon Chaney in straight falls with the rocking chair split.
Eddie Eubanks, set to join Howard's varsity September 1, says the team has better passers than him. He predicts Howard will rely on aerial attack and expects ample trouble for opponents from their passing game.
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