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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
6
A collage of courtroom, military, and family humor with lines about chewing tobacco and gum, baby policemen, a colonel and private, a waiter’s change pockets, and a wry take on success and politics. The snippets capture light social vignettes and punchlines from a bygone era.
Glenn Cunningham of Kansas and Ben Eastman of California set world records at Princeton Alumni Day. Cunningham ran 4 06.7 for the mile, defeating Bonthron and Venzke, while Eastman finished the half mile in 1 49.8 10 with Chuck Hornbostel close behind.
A humorous, clipped dialogue mocks stand-patters and laws, with a philosopher challenging life’s worth, a wife’s bridge game, a young man’s question, and matrimony tips about dinner practicality. A regional joke notes a man injuring his thumb while hammering a safety poster.
Michael McQuirk the new light heavyweight champion will debut in a Decatur ring next Tuesday evening. He will meet Bob Montgomery noted as a powerful grappler here, though Montgomery may struggle to make the 175 pound weight limit without weakening.
The article profiles Primo Carnera, noting his courage in defeat as he lost the heavyweight title and faced a harsh, unfamiliar world in America. It reflects on his tragic arc from a gifted fighter to a publicized sideshow, with his future in doubt as he contemplates a return to Italy.
Chaney and Speedy Lawrence exchanged punches for several minutes in a dressing room and backstage after a bout won by the Canadian ex-champ. Bob Montgomery intervened to separate them. this marked Lawrence’s second private confrontation in as many nights with rival fighters including Kid Lott.
Birmingham tops Nashville 6 to 5 in 12 innings. New Orleans shuts out Atlanta 4 to 0. Little Rock edges Chattanooga 3 to 2. Memphis and Knoxville finish tied 2 to 2 and 1 to 1 respectively.
Pie Traynor is named manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates succeeding George Gibson who gave up the job after a losing streak. The change failed to stop the slide as the Bucs lost yesterday to the Giants 5 to 3.
American League results Washington 6 Cleveland 2 Detroit at New York rain. Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1. National League Boston 2 Chicago 1. Cincinnati 11 Brooklyn 7 New York 5 Pittsburgh 3. Philadelphia 10 St Louis 8. International League Buffalo Albany rain Montreal Syracuse wet grounds Rochester Baltimore night Toronto Newark night. American Association Columbus 7 Kansas City 1. Dixie Amateur League Dothan 8 Eufaula 1 Montgomery 10 Union Springs 8.
Readers tackle a dense puzzle with across and down clues ranging from conjunctions and pronouns to parts of speech and anatomical terms. The grid includes entries like Wagner and William Jennings Bryan style hints, with variant spellings and abbreviations noted in clues.
The Columbia Cats, a Tennessee black baseball team, defeated Joe Martin's team 7 to 2 to take the two game series. The game featured sparkling plays and heavy hitting before a large crowd of white and Negro fans.
The Barons edged the Vols 6 to 5 after 12 innings aided by a sun mishap when Vol outfielder Weintraub dropped a fly ball. Fortunate breaks secured the victory for the Barons in a tense extra inning finish.
In a real life echo of Shaw themes Primo Carnera, once a leading boxing figure, struggles to rejoin the limelight under the scrutiny of Paul Journee, the former French ring star, eight years after his day laborer beginnings. Obscurity looms as he contemplates a difficult comeback path.
Miss Mildred Murphy, long with her grandfather W. T. Murphy of Hartselle Route 3, has returned to her home.
A slate of games featuring Nashville at Birmingham Little Rock at Chattanooga Atlanta at New Orleans Memphis at Knoxville Detroit at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Boston at Pittsburgh Union Springs at Troy Abbeville at Dothan Montgomery at Ozark.
The column argues night clubs may drive Max Baer into promotional stints as master of ceremonies and potential comeback fights. It notes Baer’s flirtation with nightlife, possible appearances in September and next year, and the lure of money, fame, and romance as he defers ring glory for a fling.
Athens Independents visit Decatur to play Alabama Hosiery Mill at Alabama Park. The game starts at 4 pm. Athens comes in with five wins and one defeat, aiming to extend a hot hitting attack against a Locals squad eager for revenge after a 7 4 loss to Limestone.
State warrants bearing 5 percent interest are urged to be exchanged for bonds. Mr Hard said the temporary warrant office at Alabama National Bank, Montgomery, is closed and warrants must be presented at the state capitol office.
The weekly community sing will convene Thursday night at the West Decatur Methodist church at the usual hour. All members urged to attend and a supply of new books will be available.
Only one case came to police court this morning with the defendant arraigned on charges of violating the prohibition laws.
Patti Sykes a negro social worker with the local welfare department leaves for a 12 week course at the Atlanta School of Social Work. Local FERA officials say she is one of eight chosen from the state to attend.
The piece highlights Key Pittman’s sweeping legislative output in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with rapid ratification of 14 treaties and Cuba’s Pratt Amendment. It notes Mrs Roosevelt on West Virginia inspection trip and hints at shifts in the War Department, plus a booming Washington real estate scene amid New Deal politics.
George W. Emptage of Grant Street Church of Christ thanks The Daily for publicity and the generous space given to articles during the recent gospel meetings led by evangelist 8. P. F. The letter expresses deep appreciation for the coverage and support.
R. L. Satterwhite an attache at the Lyons Hotel will depart Sunday for Red Boiling Springs Tennessee for one week of vacation with plans to return.
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