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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1934
Page
6
A local banter piece parodies relationships and social foibles among Decatur residents. Jokes touch on wives and husbands, fortune telling, police, eggs, and travel mishaps, with punchlines about birthmarks and mistaken berths. The dialogue lampoons contemporary behavior and class attitudes with quick exchanges and playful misdirection.
The Dyer County All-Stars from Dyersburg Tennessee visit Decatur Alabama Park Thursday August 16 to meet the Alabama Hosierymen in a semi pro baseball clash. Dyersburgs club boasts 16 games with one defeat and has faced strong squads including Corinth and Jackson while Alabama Hosierymen rest this week before a demanding schedule ahead.
A fragment notes Dude Chick, described as an exponent of the Indian death lock, preparing to depart for the West. The brief mentions an unclear context and lacks further details on events or individuals involved.
A man remarks that she is constantly on his mind, noting the common belief about the width of a man’s attention and the limits of his thoughts.
Eng land seeks a comeback in yachting as Sopwith's Endeavour faces new rules and the Rainbow Yankee and Weetamoe prepare for trials off Newport August 22. Sopwith claims an even chance while British hopes mirror past near misses in sports.
Curt Davis, elbow artist for the Philadelphia Nationals, has defeated the Chicago Cubs three times this season. He has also topped the New York Giants twice, the St. Louis Cardinals twice, and the Boston Braves, proving a thorn in the Cubs’ bid for the pennant and altering standings with his strong pitching for a weak club.
Pirates from Pittsburgh face a stiff test as Davis channels strong form. He could become a 20 game winner this season, with most victories coming against first and second division clubs, a remarkable stretch given the Phils as background.
The Chicago Cubs dropped another game to the New York Giants, as Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Pie Traynor and Travis Jackson’s triple propelled a 4-1 win. The Pirates narrow the Cubs' lead to one game, while the Giants extend their advantage.
Mrs. W. A. Sullivan and her daughter Ruth will leave tonight for a week long vacation in Bangor Michigan where they will be guests of relatives.
J H Highsmith of Moulton is in Birmingham today on a business trip traveling to conduct engagements and meetings in the city.
Atlanta visits Birmingham Memphis plays Chattanooga Little Rock travels to Knoxville Nashville meets New Orleans in a slate of Southern League games with regional implications and outcomes to watch.
American League features New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia St. Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago National League schedules St Louis at Cincinnati Chicago at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston with varied city pairings across the slate.
Ozark faces Montgomery on Friday while Troy battles Eufaula and Dothan takes on Abbeville in a trio of Dixie Amateur League games.
Raymond Pepper, returning from a long lay-off due to a severe cold, drove in two runs for the St Louis Browns but failed to get a hit in five at bats. Detroit Tigers pounded the ball to beat Hornsby 12 to 8 in a high scoring game led by strong hitting.
A puzzling list of across and down clues includes 1A wicker hamper 2 Carpenter's tool 3 A gathering 4A business organization and many others. The grid features clues for animals states directions and common phrases with abbreviations and varying word lengths.
At Martin arena Frankie Hill Dallas 174 pounds faced Stanley Honeyboy Hackney Selina Kas in a rough bouts night. Hackney captured the first fall in 12 minutes 5 seconds with a kangaroo kick, Hill won the second fall in 13 minutes 50 seconds with a body drop, and the final fall ended with Hill on top as Hackney faded earning Hackney the decision. Opening bout saw Dude Chick Cheyenne 181 and Frankie Schroll Hollywood draw after a pair of falls and a late stalemate as time expired.
In Dixie Amateur action Ozark defeats Troy 8 to 5 and Dothan loses 5 to Abbeville 2. Union Springs wins 7 to 0 over Eufaula. International League Baltimore beats Rochester 4 to 2. Other pro and amateur results include Birmingham 4 Atlanta 0 and Chicago 8 Cleveland 2 with multiple 4 3 6 scorelines across the circuit.
John Allen, star pitcher for the Yankees since 1932, ends a long layoff due to a shoulder injury. He shows grit on the mound, winning against Cleveland and Chicago, but a cramp and a misplayed double play spark concern as he seeks wins and a hoped-for late-season surge.
Jerome Dizzy Dean earned his 20th victory by blanking the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 in the first game as St. Louis started a twin bill. He allowed just six hits before Hallahan surrendered a 9-2 loss in the nightcap.
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