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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
3
The Bushier recalls a game turning moment when a dropped fly ball in the ninth allowed two runners to score for the tying and winning runs. He fled the stands as bettors rushed him, later claiming he ran six miles in twelve minutes. The piece urges staying with the teams to which players are contractually bound.
A weary citizen complains to a reporter that sports editors miss good stories while recounting a marathon feat he claims to have completed in 56 minutes and 34 seconds. The tale ends with the editor urging him to rest as he seeks publicity.
Captain Walker was called to Nashville on business weakening the first team while substitute Troup performed well. Second team led by Jackson Spielberger and Peake bowled steadily, Rogers tallied the high score with 196 and Blackwell the top average at 144 for four games. The first game tied, four-game series followed with the second team winning two matches.
Mary Fuller stars in His Guardian Angel a two reel domestic drama with Charles Ogle. A neglected sweetheart acts as a guiding spirit to the man she loves whose wife dies in a racing car crash after his wife’s reckless spending. The film screens at the Star Theatre tomorrow.
Onai Hawley a famed screen star nicknamed The Lillian Russell of Screen appears at the Masonic Theatre tonight in The Rainy Day a two part society drama Miss Hawley backed by Earl Metcalf and a strong Lubin company for picture fans to enjoy tonight.
The article praises Billy Clifford for a versatile show at the Grand Theatre last night. He mingled audience participation with musical numbers and stories, recalling his days with Al G. Fields, while the Weston sisters and Helen Clark receive high notes for refined performances.
Chronicle of a quirky instruction noting cautious travel and companionship as a traveler departs, with a playful tongue in cheek about avoiding pursuit by unusual guides and keeping a light tone.
A Memphis visitor in mismatched spring regalia arrives by Southern train and walks a gun case up LaFayette Street toward Bank, drawing stares and laughter from passersby as the ill fitting ensemble clashes with the chilly weather. The scene captures an era’s playful curiosity at a moment of uncertain spring warmth.
The text notes a leader retreating as a large crowd watched his "back up" and claims Getmans fled before Allied charges. It reports the figure moving south from the area toward Birmingham.
New Decatur resident Mrs. K Miller testifies three years of kidney weakness and back pain eased after using Teree Dean Kidney Pills from Daniel Drug Co. She reports reduced ankle swelling and improved energy following two boxes. Local patients cite the pills as proof of merit over words.
Four room cottage available at Riverview Avenue No 901 in the BE area. Includes basic amenities and street parking nearby. Rental terms to be arranged with the landlord. inquire at the office for application details.
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