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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
8
A family faces hard times after a grandparent’s gambling past wastes the estate. Grandma steps in to support the household, choosing bridge as a hopeful pursuit while summer fashion hints at brighter days ahead and sun tan plans in local windows.
A fragmented dialogue explores time changes, debts, correspondence lessons, and social shifts. References to golf, parties, changing customs, and a playful sales scene appear, highlighting evolving attitudes and humorous exchanges.
Athens takes a 6-3 win as Lefty Cole and Martin face Alabama Hosiery Mills. Coffman leads with three hits while Greeson and Harvey pace scoring with key RBIs. The contest features a tied eighth and late spin by Martin who earns the win as Mills commit four errors.
Bill Terry and Jo Cronin were chosen to manage the National and American League all star squads respectively. The decision mirrors the precedent that last year’s World Series managers guide the all star teams. The move surprised some moguls as New York City welcomed a visitor with the key to the city.
Column profiles Yale rookie Charley Bronca and Harvard Yale mix, noting Bronca’s three hit debut and rapid rise to regular status. It contrasts Devens’s slower path, praises McCarthy for promoting rookies Rolfe Heffner Murphy and Bronca, and previews a bright Yankees future with a strong starting staff led by Bronca.
The Hartselle Hawks defeated the Decatur Monarchs 7 to 2 on Wednesday in Hartselle. Pitcher J. Fowler limited the Monarchs to two hits as the Hawks' batters struck Humphrey early before drives to the showers in the sixth inning. A large crowd watched and plans to organize a Tennessee Valley League were discussed for Sunday and the surrounding clubs.
The St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Mackmen split a doubleheader. Brown win 7-5 in the opener while the Mackmen shaded them 6-2 in the nightcap. Ray Pepper tallied one hit in eight at bats.
Results include Nashville 8 Birmingham 2 and Chattanooga 11 Little Rock 2 in the Southern League. American League games Washington 8 Detroit 6 and Cleveland 9 New York 5. National League Chicago 4 New York 0 and St Louis 9 Brooklyn 2. Dixie Amateur League headlines Troy 10 Ozark 6 with other wins. multiple matchups listed for ongoing action and upcoming games.
Haleyville led by Hillard Felton brings a strong semi-pro squad to Alabama Park for a 3:30 PM Saturday game against Mills. Felton’s outfit, one of North Alabama’s best, features solid pitching with Lefty Briscoe and a noted hitting lineup.
Buck Hughes, visiting Alabama, spoke warmly of Lamar Moye a Decature standout. Moye, a year fresh from high school, is expected to become an outstanding star at Alabama before finishing his athletic career there.
Sam Perry of Birmingham reaches the quarter finals of the Southern Amateur in New Orleans. He won his first round 1 up over Jules Lazard of New Orleans and then beat Frank de la Houssaye 6 to 4 in the second round, the day’s biggest upset.
Vale pitching ace Byron Speece defeated the Birmingham Barons 8 to 2 to record his thirteenth victory of the year and extend his season loss total to one.
Former Alabama football star Flash Suther and former Hopkinsville High athletics director spent a brief period in Decatur to attend the Hosierymen Athens game at Alabama Mills Park.
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