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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
6
The passage presents a caustic view of aging and mortality with medical fatalism and sarcastic quips. It weaves jokes about money, success, and misfortune, referencing aging, statistics, and relationships in a weary social tone.
The Montgomery Whittlers tied the Dixie Amateur League series with Ozark 7 to 6 in nine innings. Massengale’s clutch single capped a two-out rally after Jim Bagby doubled to seal the win. Final game set at Pace Field Troy to decide who meets Dothan for the title.
Thrills in sports by Jack Kofoed highlights George Walter Connally, Cleveland Indians relief pitcher and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The piece notes his long major league career, late-career role, and contrast with other stars like Babe Ruth and Rowe. It also touches on Crandall Grimes and Burleigh Grimes as notable relievers and reflects on the relief pitcher’s tough, unglamorous life.
A man consults his wife on every deal and seeks a scapegoat when things fail. The dialogue quips that an x ray reveals truth but a wife exposes alibis, hinting blame and compatiblity as the punchline in a brief exchange.
A witty exchange notes a woman quickly finding another job after a dismissal. It contrasts trust in business with suspicion toward others and jokes about music fans and a couple of Decatur wives discussing husbands. The tone mirrors a light local column.
Abe White of the Barons pitched a shutout through nine innings as Bob Kline of the Noogans matched the feat. In the tenth, a double and a single produced a Chattanooga run, giving the visitors the victory.
Stecher and Schroll headline a card described as among the season’s best in the local arena. A Tuesday semi final sets the stage for the main event with Red Lyons of Beaumont facing Dynamite Joe Dillman, a clash praised for craft and crowd appeal. Lyons recent form includes notable scraps in Birmingham against LeRoy McGuirk and Hugh Nichols, keeping him sharp for the matchup.
Chattanooga blanked Birmingham 1 to 0 while Atlanta won 1 to 0 at Memphis. New Orleans defeated Knoxville 6 to 5 as Nashville led 10 to 8. Little Rock trailed 0 to 2.
In the American League Boston defeated Chicago 3 to 2. Washington routed Detroit 17 to 5. New York won 9 to 4 over Cleveland who suffered a 0 to 10 loss. Philadelphia beat St Louis 2 to 0.
In the National League no games are scheduled. American Association results: St Paul 11 over Electo 5. Columbus 13 over Minneapolis 5. Milwaukee 5 over Louisville 2. Indianapolis Kansas City night. International League: Montreal Rochester rain. Newark Albany night. Texas League Houston 8 over Beaumont 0 with three night games.
Today features Birmingham at Chattanooga Memphis at Atlanta New Orleans at Knoxville Little Rock at Nashville Chicago at Boston Detroit at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
The Lakes Trio called Marvels of the silver wire perform dance step routines while jumping tables and chairs on the wire. Texas Ted Lewis, a former Ranger and bucking horse rider, leads a cowhand company in the Barnett Bros show with a noon parade and novelty acts before the show in Decatur Friday.
Column predicts Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics are resurfacing as contenders in 1935. Detroit leads the AL while Yankees eye second. Indians and Red Sox fight for third. Observers in Shibe Park note Mack smiling as A’s improve, with pitching needs cited and a plan to acquire hurlers by April 1935.
Nitrate Plant 2 with Muscle Shoals TVA faces the Hosierymen Saturday at 3 30 in Alabama Park after a 5-4 loss to TVA on Sunday. TVA features hitters Daugherty Meekin Dodson Stonecipher and pitchers Buck Swagger and Guy Morton formerly of the Indians.
Cullman Ne Hi Battlers visit to play the Hosierymen at 4 p.m. Local battery Martin and Keenum expected to anchor the effort as visitors pledged a loaded effort for a strong contest.
Harry Kelley, recently sold by the Memphis Chicks to the Atlanta Crackers, won his debut yesterday against his former team. The game ended 9 to 4 as the Crackers scored four runs in the seventh inning.
Alabama football notes detail Bobby Freeman moving from end to guard and Charlie Marr shifting from tackle to guard as coach Thomas reshapes the line. Freeman, a 6 foot 195 pound guard and former wrestler, is recovering from an injury and looks to be a top guard. Marr, senior, previously at tackle, shows athletic potential and speed. Freeman also plays basketball and missed last season due to injury.
UNIVERSITY Ala August 23 Ronnie Coffman and Jim Radford return to school this fall for tackle posts on a fresh two year team. Coffman, six feet tall and about 210 pounds, has fully recovered from a broken leg and showed solid form in training. Radford, six feet tall around 195, was not in school last year and may push for playing time with Jim Dildy absent.
Tarzan White will contend for a guard post on the Alabama team this fall and is described as a colorful player. The article notes his wide travels across the United States Canada Alaska and Mexico. It also mentions his Tarzan moniker and unusual habits in the swamps and trees.
The Yankees could not beat the Indians but gained half a game on Detroit as the Senators beat Cochrane's team 7-5. Vernon Lefty tossed a shutout with two hits and his 21st win. Mel Harder held the Indians to win 10-4 against New York.
Mrs. C. E. Brannon and daughter Doris returned to their Nashville home Tuesday after visiting her daughters Mrs. James Singleton and Miss Pauline Brannon over the weekend.
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