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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
6
A stitched collection of jokes and wry observations on life, marriage, aging, economics, and social quirks. It blends traps of old era humor with snippets about doctors, judges, and daily life. Characters and punchlines shift quickly across scenes and voices.
The Yeaks won two games by 3 to 2 and 3 to 0, with Ruffing allowing only one safety in the doubleheader.
While Mack attended his son's wedding Browns hammered three of his hurlers for 13 blows and defeated the Athletics 11 to 3. Bilachokder had little trouble and Pepper collected two hits, two runs, and five putouts without an error.
In Braddock versus Griffin on the Baer Cam era card, Braddock regains his edge with a crushing right in round one, flooring Griffin and ending the bout. Griffin, fast and powerful, shows promise yet absorbs a decisive loss that may stall his ascent. Braddock’s future remains uncertain as he contemplates life beyond boxing while Griffin eyes a rebound.
The Intermediates conclude a weeklong program of religious education and recreation. Participants joined daily sessions and activities aimed at spiritual growth and fellowship.
A Tennessee Valley Scout council meeting is set for Friday at 7:30 PM in the Athens courthouse. Attendees will discuss the budget and the employment of a full-time executive. Leaders from Decatur are expected, with the district covering Decatur Athens Huntsville and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Ed Price with their son Ed Jr of Feeriday La were expected to visit the area.
Results across major leagues show Birmingham 3 0 New Orleans 5 Allan Chattanooga 6 Little Knoxville 6 Memphis 5 Detroit 13 Washington 10 St. Louis 11 Philadelphia 3 New York 3 Cleveland 2 0 Boston 14 Chicago 9 Cincinnati 6 10 ees 4 16 New York 12 Chicago 7 Brooklyn 9 St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 6 Boston 5 11 innings Montreal 3 8 Syracuse 1 3 Toronto 10 Newark 5
baseball scores show Beaumont wins 3 to 1 over Dallas while Columbus tops City 3 2 in the American Association and Louisville edges St 3 4 3 coordinators note Toledo 16 14 in Dixie Amateur League Dothan defeats Abbeville 2 0. guests of Mr and Mrs G Price listed in the report.
Leroy McGuirk, college fraternity president and journalism student, captured the light heavyweight wrestling title in a sensational match before 7,000 townsmen. A product of Oklahoma Aggies training under Ed C. Gallagher, McGuirk has lost only three matches in seven years as a pro and amateur wrestler.
A slate includes Nashville at Birmingham and Little Rock at Chattanooga. Atlanta visits New Orleans, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at New York, and St. Louis at Philadelphia with two Chicago at Boston games.
Philadelphia meets Cincinnati while Boston faces Pittsburgh and New York plays Chicago. Brooklyn travels to St Louis as part of a busy weekend schedule featuring key intercity duels across the circuit.
Frances Dee stars in Coming Out Party at the Princess Theatre revealing social debutante rituals and secrets. Gene Raymond co stars as a violinist lover. Frances Dee leads a cast including Alison Skipworth and Nigel Bruce in a melodrama of love and social ambition within a society party setting.
The piece lauds Mickey Cochrane as Detroit’s hardest working player and manager in the major leagues. It argues baseball demands both mental and physical effort and credits Cochrane with pushing the Tigers toward a pennant not seen since 1924. Gordon Stanley Cochrane emphasizes the ethic of striving and doing or dying to win.
The Cochranes' most famous son has imbued his charges with a resolute spirit and a strong will to work. Mickey has the boys on their toes and ready for action.
The text notes Detroit’s chase for the American League pennant with praise for players Goose Gehringer and the pitching trio Schoolboy Rowe Tommy Bridges and Firpo Marberry. It mentions rival threats from New York and Washington, while Detroit’s infield and Cochrane’s catching duties are highlighted as sources of happiness and uncertainty.
Charles Morris and Charles Hardwick attend a social gathering with Misses Louise Coffee and Mildred present, signaling a community networking event. The group’s appearance suggests a ongoing season of club activities and local friendships.
Haleyville's strong semi pro baseball team, led by manager Felton, will face the Alabama Hosierymen at Alabama Park in Decatur at 3 30 Saturday. The visitors boast four top batting stars and two right handed pitchers, while the Hosierymen rely on Lefty Floyd Briscoe on the mound.
The Hosierymen face the Athens Independents at Alabama Park at 4 p m. today. Athens likely start Cole and W Wilkinson while the Hosierymen debut underhanded twirler Martin with Keenum batting.
George Murray, traded to the Barons yesterday, pitched a 3 to 0 shutout at Rickwood Field. He limited the slugging Nashville players to five hits and delivered one of the season’s best outings.
H. C. Motes was removed Wednesday in Brown's ambulance to his home on Sixth Avenue North after recently undergoing an operation for appendicitis.
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