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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
6
A fragmented poem and prose piece marking Flag Day June 14 as the 157th anniversary of adopting a resolution. It praises the flag as woven from soldiers labor and national effort, urging strength, unity, and fidelity before a stray line about intelligence tests and a burglary.
A collection of humorous exchanges and comments on marriage, finance, and politics. Jokes touch on whisky blends with aspirin, cabinet investigations, and Americanism criticizing Hoover and Roosevelt, ending with a line about a renowned writer.
The piece surveys heavyweight prospects after the Baer-Camera fight noting a thin field. It argues no clear successors exist beyond Schmeling and Sharkey and praises Detroit’s Will Rogell as a standout second baseman forming a strong double play with Gehringer for the pennant chase.
Odds of 7 to 5 favor Primo Camera to defend the heavyweight title in a 1$ round Madison Square Bowl bout against challenger Max Baer. Weighing in in New York, both men prepare for the ring as box office demand lags and promoters fear a soft gate around 300 000.
Auburn Alabama June 14 Coach Jack Meagher Auburn's head football generalissimo and athletic director thinks the outstanding football eleven in Dixie in 1934 will be invited to participate in the Rose Bowl classic on January 1 1935. He bases this on Dixie teams always showing well at Pasadena and notes his prior coaching success at Rice Institute St Edwards College and Notre Dame playing experience.
Dr. M. E. Edwards will travel to Montgomery next week to attend the state optometry convention and is slated to return on Wednesday.
The Southern League results show Atlanta defeating Knoxville 12 to 5 and Nashville over Chattanooga 11 to 6, with Memphis winning 15 to 2 against New Orleans. In the American League, Washington stands 11-13 and Chicago 3-11 after New York beat St Louis 6-2 and Philadelphia 11-2 over Cleveland, while Boston topped Detroit 15-13.
Baseball results list National League games led by Boston 9 over St. Louis 0 and Pittsburgh 15 over Brooklyn 2. International League Montreal 8 Baltimore 7. Newark 3 Buffalo 2. Syracuse 3 Rochester 2. American Association Minneapolis 6 Kansas City 5. St Paul 10 Milwaukee 1.
Dothan beat Ozark 6 to 4, Montgomery edged Troy 7 to 6, and Abbeville defeated Union Springs 7 to 3 in Dixie Amateur League play.
St. Louis v New York Chicago v Washington Cleveland v Philadelphia Detroit v Boston Boston v St. Louis Philadelphia v Chicago New York v Cincinnati Brooklyn v Pittsburgh Montgomery v Troy Ozark v Eufaula Abbeville v Union Springs.
Russell leaves for a short business visit to Birmingham with plans to consult local contacts and return shortly. The trip aims to advance pending negotiations and strengthen regional ties.
Funeral services held at Lebanon for 2 year old Willodean Perry of Falkville Route 2. She died Wednesday at Benevolent Society Hospital from colitis and complications. Rev. Lennie Smallwood officiated. interment at Lebanon, Drinkard of Falkville directed. Survived by her parents.
H. E. Williams, former principal of Central high school and last term at Eva, will assume duties as county superintendent of education of Lauderdale county on July 1. Mr. Williams was nominated for the post.
Miss Elise Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs George Evans 1311 Sixth Avenue South rests well at Benevolent Society Hospital after an operation for appendicitis on Wednesday afternoon.
Five cases were heard in police court this morning with fines imposed for drunkenness speeding and violation of the prohibition laws.
Dorothy Dell, noted film and stage actress once said to be the fastest rising young star in Hollywood, died in an automobile accident. The former Miss Universe was famed as the “little girl with the perfect figure” and had rapidly advanced on the screen.
The Athens Independents defeated Joe Wheeler Dam 7-6 on Wednesday to earn their fourth straight victory. The narrow win kept Athens on a hot streak as they edged Wheeler Dam in a tight contest.
Bill Hughes, unbeaten this season and the league’s leading pitcher, will start tonight under Atlanta floodlights as the Barons face the Crackers.
Fred Frankhouse shut out his former mates, delivering a dominant pitching performance for Boston as the Red Sox capped a game in which he overwhelmed his old team. The Cardinals have struggled since cutting him loose.
Primo’s money from tonight’s New York fight remains tied up by a court order delaying payment. The outcome hinges on a legal ruling that could release a portion of his purse for collection.
The St. Louis Browns lost 6 to 2 to the New York Yankees in the opener of their series. Ray Pepper collected two of the Browns' six hits and scored an infield run as Lefty Gomez shut down the Browns.
J. C. Spangler Jr rests comfortably at his parents home after undergoing a tonsillar operation at 1009 Wadsworth street.
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