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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1934

Page

6

Lawrence to Meet Kid Lott in Big Martin Arena Card

Fans flocking to Martin arena for an evening of wrestling watch Chris Jordan present a top card. The headline bout features Speedy Lawrence versus Kid Lott with other matches including Lefty Williams and Walter Miller. Williams debuts while Miller is a familiar face from last fall.

Martin Arena Chris Jordan Speedy Lawrence Kid Lott Lefty Williams Walter Miller Williams Miller Lawrence-Lott Speedy Jess Wilevening

All Quiet on Major Fronts Opens in New York

The report notes quiet on major fronts as the war press opens a series with the Yankees in New York City. It describes calmer fronts and focuses on the upcoming game context and city backdrop.

Yankees New York City

Don Hurst Traded to Cubs for Dolph Camille

The Philadelphia Phillies exchange first baseman Don Hurst for Dolph Camille from the Chicago Cubs in a straight swap with no cash. Both players share a .268 batting average at present.

Don Hurst Cubs Camille Phillies Dolph Camille

Change of Heart Reunites Gaynor and Farrell on Screen

Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell return as a couple in Change of Heart directed by John Bigstone with Sheehan overseeing. The film, adapting Mrs Norris's novel by Sonya Levien and James Gleason, features Beryl Mercer Gustav von Seyfferitz Irene Franklin and others as the supporting cast.

Gaynor Farrell Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Winfield Sheehan Fox Film Production Sheehan Beryl Mercer Gustav von Seyffertitz Irene Franklin Shirley Temple Drue Leyton Fiske O'Hara John Bigstone Mr. Sheehan Sonya Levien James Gleason Mrs. Norris

Walter Hagen Still In Running At National Open

Ardmore Pa June 8 Walter Hagen, 40 and fat but theatrical, leads the field at Marion Golf Club as wind and pins challenge contenders. Cox, MacDonald Smith, Bliss, Goggin among others chasing a 285 for 72 holes with Hagen posting 76 after steady front and tough back nine.

Jack Kofordardmore Marion Cricket Club Marion Max Baer Walter Hagen Walter Hagen Beau Brummell Goodman Lady Luck Rodney Bliss MacDonald Smith Willie Goggin Little America Whiffy Cox Brooklynite Bobby Cruickshank Mac Smith Joe Kirkwood Johnny Farr

Baer and Pring Ready for Scrap

Max Baer and Primo Carnera complete heavy training and prepare for the Garden bout on Thursday. Carnera is the favorite to keep the title despite Baer showing solid form in sparring. Ticket sales improved after a slump with expectations the gate will reach about 400000, higher than recent heavyweight bouts.

Max Baer Primo Carnera Garden Bow Carnera Baer

Baseball results from multiple leagues with scheduled games

Results show scores from the Southern League Louisville and Toledo in the American Association and international leagues, plus Dixie Amateur League contests. Scheduled nightly games include Birmingham at Little Rock, Knoxville at Atlanta, New Orleans at Memphis, and a sequence of city matchups across leagues.

W. L Nashville New Orleans Memphis Little Rock L. Pet Detroit New York Cleveland St. Louis Washington Boston Philadelphia Chicago Chicago Toeeneees Pittsburgh Bafoom Lpr Hatescheres DIXIE WL. Pet. Eee Ereen Wie Montgomery Union Springs Ozark Abbeville Chattanooga Knoxville-Atlanta American Association Louisville Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Southern League Birmingham

Office Cat by Junius and Other Short Comic Bits

A collage of humorous vignettes and jokes from Junius and various speakers. Bits include a minister quoting Proverbs, a puzzled child, a joke on yesterday today and tomorrow, a pun about dwarf lawn grass, a spelling gag, a quip about dust on library books, and a gossiping exchange about Emma's marriage. The collection ends with a blunt remark on the need for steady income before marriage.

Witty Exchanges and Sociable Observations from 1893 Era

A collection of humorous quotes on money debts marriage ambition and social norms. The items touch on a debt dispute a joke about beards a husband wife banter generation gaps a shoplifting quip and a Chicago World's Fair note with George Ade. Published in period tone and reflecting late 19th century humor.

George Ade Chicago George

Summer School Opens At Central High With Sixteen Senior Students

About sixty pupils begin a six week summer school in the Central High building Monday. Forty are in Senior High courses and twenty in junior work. Four instructors Miss Odom Miss Rhinehart Mr Jordan and Mr Fussell lead classes in English history algebra and commercial subjects. A second term directed by Prof J M Givens will commence after the first six weeks.

Central High Miss Odom

Hosierymen to Play In Athens Thursday

The Alabama Hosiery Mills travel to Athens on Thursday afternoon to face the Limestone aggregation at the Athens park at 4:1. The Athenians have not lost a game yet and recently beat Joe Wheeler Dam 4 to 3. A large crowd is expected as Athens merchants close for a half holiday and fans will travel to the Limestone capital.

Alabama Hosiery Mills Athens Athens Park Joe Wheeler

New Manager Named for Pebs Baseball Club

Johnny Monroe, second baseman, named manager of the Little Rock club succeeding Emmett McCann who resigned weeks ago. Monroe has been acting as captain since McCann’s resignation and formerly played in the Pacific Coast League.

Johnny Monroe Little Rock Emmett McCann Monroe

Eufaula at Troy Ozark at Union Springs

Eufaula faces Troy while Ozark plays Union Springs and Dothan meets Abbeville in regional football matchups.

Ozark Eufaula Montgomery Abbeville Dothan Union Springs Dixie Amateur Troy

Miss Nettie Witt Enters Peabody College

Miss Nettie Lou Witt of Belle Mina daughter of John R Witt has entered Peabody College Nashua.

Nettie Lou Witt Belle Mina John R. Witt Peabody College Nash

Get it At Wyker's Special Summer Course

A brief notice promotes a special summer course at Wyker's in Ville offering focused instruction. Details are sparse but emphasize enrollment for the season.

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