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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
6
A snappy collage of jokes and one liners spans marriage, money, politics, and daily life. Lovers argue about love and spinach as a prizefighter eyes the box office, while tax talk and a parrot fever jab add comic bite to the piece.
The Bureau of Biological Survey warns that shooting mourning doves by bait is unlawful under updated Migratory Bird Treaty Act Regulations. Open seasons vary by state and county, with specific dates listed for Texas Brazos County, Florida counties, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and others. Enforcement by U S Game Management Agents and deputies is noted.
Lon Warneke defeated the New York Giants 1 0 after a two day rest. Kiki Cuyler delivered the lone run with a ninth inning double for the Chicago Cubs. The win secured three of four from the Giants and narrowed the Cubs’ deficit to 4% games behind Bill Terry's team.
A cartoonish dialogue features a barber asking for more work from a customer and a guest choosing inside room service. Quips compare moustaches to an aunt in Chicago, and a hotel clerk jokes about rain and cyclones. The passage mocks debate limits and menswear cycles.
Boxing writer notes Harry Dublinsky faces Tony Canzoneri as his large family roots for him at Ebbets Field. The piece recalls legendary boxing clans and past rivals, including Lena Levy and Willus Butt, and assesses Harry’s current form and crowd dynamics.
A large group of singers from Decatur and Morgan County will attend the annual Madison County singing convention at the Elks Theatre in Huntsville Sunday. The Bonanza quartet and other Morgan County groups will perform on the program.
R. M. Lackey of Birmingham vice-president of Brown Service Funeral Company is conducting a week long inspection tour of Tennessee Valley cities. The firm plans expansion in the area and expects to hire several more employees.
Baseball schedule notes show Little Rock at Birmingham Atlanta at Knoxville Nashville at Chattanooga Memphis at New Orleans Detroit at Cleveland Washington at New York with games listed in the Southern American and National Leagues as scheduled. A placeholder National League entry lists a date without opponents.
The St Louis Browns moved into fifth place by beating the Washington Senators 5 to 4. Ray Pepper had a double in five plate appearances.
The Dothan Boll Weevils defeated Montgomery in four straight games to clinch the pennant. Colaman allowed 10 runs on the day as Dothan posted a strong hitting performance with two hits by a standout gardener. Final score panels show Montgomery 4 and Dothan 7, with solid defense backing the win.
The standings show Southern League teams including New Orleans Chattanooga Nashville Knoxville Memphis Atlanta Birmingham Little Rock with W L and winning percentages. In the American and National Leagues Detroit New York Cleveland Boston St Louis Washington Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia also listed with records and percentages.
Results include New Orleans 5 Chattanooga 3 and St Louis 5 Washington 4 among multiple MLB and minor league games. standings show Detroit 12 Philadelphia 7 and Milwaukee 14 Columbus 2 with other scores listed. a health note reports Mrs H E Phelps and infant daughter discharge from hospital to Johnston Street home.
Jimmy McLarnin trains intensively at Orangeburg New York camp ahead of his welterweight title clash with Barney Ross in New York City. McLarnin smiles beside a poster announcing the bout as both fighters sharpen for the big fight to regain the crown.
Harold Red Grange, aging but determined, announces he will play another season against All-Star collegians and the Chicago Bears in a Century of Progress football classic. This will be Grange's 221st game, part of a 16 year span. he has carried footballs for about 92,500 yards, a record among modern stars.
Boston benefited from unlikely stars Julius Solters and Bill Werber as Lefty Grove underperformed. Solters emerged as a top outfielder and Werber, a former Yankee, boosted the infield. Their surprising seasons helped Boston cling to third in the American League behind Cleveland.
Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, acting minister of economics and Reichsbank president, proposed a full moratorium on Germany's foreign debts for several years. He spoke at the international conference of agriculture and science, calling it a heroic measure to lead the world from the economic impasse.
Baseball fans in Decatur anticipate a decisive clash as the Alabama Hosierymen and Goodyear Wingfoots meet for the final time this season. The 3:30 p.m. doubleheader could crown the city champions with Lefty Hartselle vs Keenum slated to duel on the mound. A large crowd is expected for one of the season’s best games.
Lynwood Rowe failed to break the American League consecutive victories record, leaving the mark at 16 tied with Smoky Joe Wood Walter Johnson and Lefty Grove. He was knocked out of the box in the second game as the Philadelphia Athletics swept the doubleheader after Detroit won the opener 12 7. Johnny Marcum defeated Rowe 13 5 in the A s favor.
A late notice lists several classic autos with prices. Highlights include a 1933 Chevrolet Sedan for 450 to 475 dollars, a 1929 Oakland Sedan with good tires, a 1928 Ford Sedan, a 1931 1⁄2 ton Chevrolet truck, and a 1934 1⁄2 ton Chevrolet truck priced from 450 to 560 dollars.
Local wrestling fans anticipate a four match all heavyweight card at Martin arena next Tuesday night led by Red Lyons versus Al Stecher in the main event. Doug Marcello faces Sailor Al Olsen in a two out of three falls clash as the semi main. Lyons has built a noted Alabama record while Stecher, a long time local villain, adds another high powered bout to the show.
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