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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1934
Page
6
A fragmented column critiquing misery in letters and tone, noting rude anonymous notes and social snubs. It laments cranky behavior and discontent, touches on guilt, aviation trust, and petty irritations. The piece weaves humor with social commentary on manners.
Alabama Hosiery Mills baseball team hosts CCC Camp No 2 Timber Toppers at Alabama Park Thursday at 4 pm in a bid to surprise. The Hosierymen, preparing for two games, hope to beat the OCC squad and then tackle Merrimack Mills of Huntsville Saturday at the same park.
Ray Pepper regained his batting eye and drove in two in four to spark the Browns but the Browns lost to Nate in a tightly contested game 10 to 9. Both teams collected 16 hits.
The Southern League plans a telegraphic poll of directors from Little Rock Chattanooga and Knoxville to decide on a split season amid ongoing agitation. The item notes a formal petition for the poll has been filed by those cities as part of league deliberations.
Leroy McGuirk of Hot Springs defeated Bob Montgomery in two falls to claim the light heavyweight championship in a fast paced bout at Martin Arena. McGuirk, Tulsa native and Oklahoma A&M graduate, showcased speed and cleverness to counter Montgomery’s strength, with key moves including a flying toe hold, reverse chinlock, and an arm stretch. Preliminaries saw Dooley and Logas draw in two falls, while Wayne Vinson of Birmingham refereed an orderly show.
Yankee outfielder Earl Combs will miss several games with a sprained ankle after colliding with a fly ball. Babe Ruth, sidelined by a test, is back in the lineup following Combs injury.
Mooresville hosts guest Withers Peebles Jr of town as Mr. and Mrs. Darrow Peebles extend hospitality. The social call highlights local courtesy and family connections in the community.
The article recalls Frank Gotch era rivals and predicts a Major wrestling bout in Long Island City. It notes Londos and Browning as leading figures, discusses match-money dynamics, and projects a record crowd for a New York showdown. It cites George, Pesek, Shikat, and other greats shaping modern wrestling.
Hank Leiber, key slugger for the Nashville Vols, has been recalled by the New York Giants. Homer Peel will replace him after being bought out by the Vols from the Giants.
Results show Knoxville beating Birmingham 10-2 while Cleveland trounced Boston 10-2. New York defeated Chicago 6-2 and St Louis 9-10. Philadelphia led Pittsburgh 5-4 and Boston beat Cincinnati 5-1. Dixie Amateur League results list Dothan over Bufatta 2-1 and Montgomery routing Troy 16-1.
Birmingham hosts the 34th annual Alabama state trapshooting tournament June 20 and 30 attracting Southern marksmen. The Southern Skeet Club sponsors class events singles doubles handi cap and skeet with Alabama Trapshooters Association trophies and loving cups for winners. The Selma Skeet Club shoot July 4 offers trophies and medals for individual and class winners.
Two individuals were fined in police court this morning on charges of drunkenness and fighting.
The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans will sell at public auction on July 21 1934 between legal hours in Decatur Alabama to satisfy the debt secured by a 1930 mortgage from L L Pepper and wife Elizabeth Pepper. The property covers the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 1 township 6 south range 5 west totaling 65.15 acres in Morgan County.
Fox’s Scandals brings George White’s famous musical to the screen with Valee Alice Faye and Durante. The revue features 150 chorus girls, dazzling song hits by Yellen Caesar and Henderson, and a romantic plot amid elaborate sets and comedy.
The Central Methodist church junior choir plans a picnic at Woodall's on the Moulton Pike. Boys bring lunch and two lemons, girls bring lunch and a cup of sugar. Gathering at the church at 5 PM tomorrow, transport by bus to Woodall's at 6 PM.
The Girl Scout Troop of Hartselle will hold their court of awards Friday night at 8 o'clock at the city school. A program of folk dances from various countries will be presented before the ceremony. Dances have been rehearsed by the principals. A large crowd is expected.
Mr and Mrs Emmett McClary have returned from Chicago where they attended the World’s Fair during their trip.
Today's games include Atlanta at Little Rock Chattanooga at New Orleans Nashville at Memphis Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St Louis at Washington Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Sophia at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis Dexie Amateur League matches ula at Troy st Montgomery at Dothan inion Spring at Ozark.
Miss Opal McClung of Birmingham visits her cousin Mrs. Carl Allgood at 216 Easton avenue, Wert.
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