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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
6
The FA unit schedules a gathering in the city over Friday and Saturday, continuing activities from page one. Organizers invite members and supporters to attend, with details on venues and times not fully legible in the copy.
In a set of MLB results the Philadelphia team beat Boston 6 to 3 while St Louis defeated Detroit 7 to 2. Chicago routed Cleveland 20 to 10 and New York edged Washington 7 to 4.
National League results New York 5 Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia 5 Boston 4 Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 6 St Louis 10 Cincinnati 6. International League Syracuse 8 Buffalo 6 Toronto 9 Baltimore 5. American Association Columbus 7 Toledo 0 Louisville 7 Indianapolis 3 Milwaukee 6 Kansas City 5 St Paul 10 Minneapolis 2.
Dallas defeated Ft Worth 2 to 0 Tulse beat Oklahoma City 10 to 1 San Antonio won 5 to 4 against Beaumont in a trio of Texas League results featuring three city matchups and decisive scores.
Warner Bros First National unveils Wonder Bar a bold cabaret musical hailed for its stunning spectacle and massive cast led by John Barrymore Dolores Del Rio and Ricardo Cortez. Busby Berkeley crafts lavish numbers including the Humber stage set piece with 300 dancers while Warren and Dubin supply memorable songs. If one show a year is seen this is the one not to miss.
Dr. John K. Norton, professor of education at Columbia University, will deliver the principal lectures at the University of Alabama education conference during the week of June 18. Norton directed research for nine years at the National Education Association and is noted for writings on financial and administrative endeavors. The professor was chosen for the summer school program by Dr. John R. McClure.
LaVaughn Allen of Company 464 CCC reports a new voluntary school term at the camp near Moulton with 120 of 150 men enrolled. Ten teachers, including Danville and Decatur instructors, offer courses in chemistry, physics, English, algebra, auto mechanics, forestry, surveying, and more, enabling some to earn high school credits or diplomas.
Rev. Dr. C. F. Chedzzli, native minister and educator from Ethiopia, spoke Sunday at Central and First Baptist churches on Christ's Universal Kingdom and Dark Africa's customs. He lectured at Central Junior High on America's Ethics In Africa and was praised by major papers as unique and scholarly. He also addressed a 7:30 program at the First Baptist Negro church on The Living and the Dead.
In 12 games for Alabama, LeGrant Scott and Lee Rogers have combined for 98 strikeouts averaging eight per game. They have issued 32 bases on balls for about three per contest, showing strong control this season.
The Decatur arena hosts a junior championship bout featuring Trishman known for swift disposals here. Donoghue and Lon Chaney bring showmanship and sparring with Joe Weggesser the German contender as fans expect an active early program.
Alabama freshman track team heads to Birmingham on Saturday to face Southern freshmen in a rematch after beating the Panthers 73 to 38. Coach Bob Clarke will take a large squad to try for another victory in the Magic City.
Campbell, regular third baseman for Alabama, leads with a .452 average in 12 games. LeGrant Scott has a .500 mark but only six games played. Other .400+ hitters include Roy Connatser at .455 and Don Hutson at .400.
Alabama baseball across 12 games this spring is hitting at a 351 pace with 158 hits in 450 at bats. The Crimson Tide also has 15 doubles 13 triples and 15 home runs for 232 total bases.
Don Hutson speedster for Alabama baseball has stolen 15 bases in 12 games. Roy Connatser follows with six steals and Moseley and Chandler each have five.
The two Alabama southpaw hurlers have a combined 11–1 record in conference play. Scott is 6–0 and Rogers is 5–1, anchoring the pitching deep for the team.
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips about fashion, money, relationships, and small talk. A running set of lines includes jokes about fall hats, the dime store, lectures, and social pretenses. The piece blends aphorisms with light nightclub style exchanges.
A second-rate stage star boasts a tobacco firm will name a cigar after him, prompting a caustic manager reply. The exchange reveals backstage vanity, skepticism about fame, and sharp office banter about romantic mischief and parental questions.
Alabama aims to reverse an Ole Miss loss as Raymond and Curtis clash in a thrilling mile. Tide runners, hampered by injury, seek sharp form with Bamaweight and field events led by Lyon Boswell and Nogi, while last week’s laps and throws leave improving marks.
Alabama sophomore Jack Nogi used an imported Finland javelin from coach Harold Drew. He debuted the new spear at the Tennessee meet with a 190 feet six inch throw, 16 feet beyond his previous best and among the season’s top distances in the conference.
Coach Paul Barnum's plebe squad won 10 to 5 over Marion Institute marking their second victory over the Marion outfit. The Tide plebes showed solid defense and solid hitting, improving against Perry County's strong nine.
Miss Tyne Strickland is visiting relatives in Florence this week, according to local society notes. Her trip highlights family gatherings and plans to return soon.
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