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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1934
Page
8
A satirical piece by Offick By Janine mocks modern drivers and love for cars. It compares Spinasters as safe drivers while lampooning aggressive tailgating and flashy Gulf fuel habits. The dialogue features Decatur Dife Dear plotting a Rolls Royce and a local man grousing about bargains and bar while a daughter talks about a late-night ride with a sweetheart.
A fragmented OCR fragment shows rail crossing advice urging full stops before tracks and gear shifts to avoid stalling. It also includes an odd string of garbled dialogue about hot popcorn and peanuts, plus a courtroom quip where an injured client argues over compensation with his lawyer.
Former resident Mrs. F. R. Seeley is reported dead. Funeral services are set for Monday in Beaufort, North Carolina, conducted by the Methodist pastor, reflecting her longtime church membership and many Decatur friends who will be deeply shocked by the news.
The river gauge stood at 3.8 feet and falling by seven o clock this morning according to weather observers.
The article recalls the first sighting of Sammy Mandell over a decade ago in Chicago where the Rockford Illinois born fighter trained amid a crowded gym. Mandell, a swarthy young boxer with a dazzling white smile, drew attention as the crowd followed his every move while Jack Johnson fought in the adjacent ring.
A recount of Jack Johnson amid a crowded gym scene and the rise of Sammy Mandell, noting Johnson new status and Mandell’s knockout victory in Oakland. The reflection contrasts faded glory with a changing era in boxing.
Results from the Southern League show Atlanta beat Birmingham 4 to 1 and Memphis defeated Little Rock 3 to 1. American League games include Chicago 7 against Cleveland 5 and Boston 18 over Philadelphia 6. Cincinnati led St Louis 16 to 15 in the National League while Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 1. International League Newark 8 Buffalo 4. Dixie Amateur League matches list Montgomery 3 Troy 0 Ozark 8 Dothan 7 Abbeville 4 Union Springs 2.
Miss Julia Anna Hamion was moved Friday from Benevolent Society hospital to the home of her uncle B. F. Martin at 619 Line Street. The transfer followed her ongoing treatment.
For Operation Miss Gerrie Burch was conveyed by Brown's ambulance from her home at Eva to Benevolent Society hospital for an appendicitis operation.
The weather observer reports rainfall totaling .84 inches over the last day. This indicates moderate precipitation with moisture likely affecting outdoors and soil conditions.
The Alabama Hosierymen meet the fast Merrimack Mills team at Hurtsville this afternoon at 3 30. Officials stated at 11 p m if Jupe Pluvius permits. Last Sunday the Hosierymen led 5 9 in the ninth before Merrimack rallied to win 6 5. Lefty Rudd is expected to start on the mound after strong relief work.
Today's slate features Atlanta at Birmingham Knoxville at Chattanooga Little Rock at Memphis New Orleans at Nashville Chicago at Cleveland Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston 8 1 Louis at Detroit Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Brooklyn Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Eufaula at Ozark Abbeville at Troy Dothan at Union Springs.
Philadelphia sports writer Jack Koford surveys Max Baer and former champion Dempsey, weighing who hits hardest and who could beat whom. He notes Baer’s injuries and timing limit fights this year, with Madison Square Garden eyeing an elimination tournament featuring Carnera Hamas and others to crown a new heavyweight contender.
W. M. Brothers, a prominent Morgan county farmer, reports unusually heavy boll weevil infestation for this time of year and warns that continued wet weather could cause intense damage.
Miss Maud Long of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Slatton and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Harrison have returned home after spending time at Warm Springs Georgia.
Maximum temperature reaches 90 degrees and minimum dips to 66 degrees over the 94 hour period. Expect warm daytime highs and mild nights with light winds and no significant precipitation reported.
The card features Dude Chick from Wyoming facing Walter Miller in a semi final after defeating Jimmy Logas. Chick uses a dangerous Indian leg lock and aims to counter Chaney’s rough tactics as Alvin Britt and Miller provide solid opposition in this strong arena lineup.
Huse E. Barker, a well known local postman, is recovering at his Seventh avenue home from injuries suffered in an automobile crash at Florence on July 4. A truck side swiped the car, throwing him against the windshield and causing cuts and bruises.
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