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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1934
Page
8
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips on dating driving and social behavior. Jokes poke at kissing on country roads gossip about new cars parking habits and the absurdities of marriage and urban life. The piece blends light satire with dated slang and domestic irony.
A jailer asks why the prisoner wants cell 44 and the inmate replies it is sentimental, the same cell his father once occupied. The exchange hints at personal history shaping a present confinement.
A fragment lists players with teams and years in a sports note. Names include Ben Chapman Yankees 1900s, Joé Moore Giants 1908, Lloyd Brown Indians 1904, Dick Porter Indians 1902, John Pomorski White 1907, and Lloyd Johnson Pirates 1910. Copyright metadata present.
The records list holiday born players by birth date with teams and years. Notable names include Giants Ethan Allen 1904, Charley Devens 1910, Henry Berg 1911, and others across Yankees Tigers Cubs Reds Indians and Senators.
Decatur's Greyhounds routed Tanner on Dela-no Park diamond yesterday afternoon by a lopsided 19 to 1. Tanner offered weaker defense than last week when Tanner lost 71 to 1 at their own lot, as the Greyhounds maintained control throughout.
Ray Pepper extended his hitting streak with three of five at bats, running his last two days to six for nine. His performance produced one run, one score, and a two base hit.
Booth Brothers form a standout battery at Baylor School in Chattanooga where they study this year. The pitcher has eight games with seven wins and Powers Booth, catcher, leads the squad with a 600 batting average for the season.
Baseball results listed by league include Southern League Birmingham 5 Atlanta 4 Nashville 2 New Orleans 0 Memphis 7 Chattanooga 6 Knoxville Little Rock night American League Washington 3 Cleveland 1 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4 Detroit 10 New York 8 St. Louis 11 Boston 3 National League Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 9 Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 2 New York 1 Boston 6 St. Louis 2 American Association Toledo 4 Milwaukee 3 St Paul 2 Louisville 1 Columbus 6 Kansas City 2 International League Newark 7 Syracuse 3. Only game scheduled.
Today's games include Birmingham at Atlanta, Chattanooga at Mem, Knoxville at Little, New Orleans at Nashville, Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, New York at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, Chicago at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Boston, and Cincinnati at New York.
The Goodyear baseball team faces Hub Myhand s Dallas Mill club at the local diamond this afternoon. Dallas won 3 1 at Huntsville last Saturday and Goodyear seeks revenge likely starting left hander Rudd with Hartselle behind the plate. Hub Myhand probably on the mound for Dallas with Herrin catching.
Congressional scenes unfold with Rayburn rushing to Preakness prep and Foulkes paying a $900 postage bill. Stephens blocks a power loan measure, Blanton quips at Chicago, and Britten resists. IRA-style chatter mixes with Irish Sweepstakes tales and a glimpse of White House geranium preparations.
Plans advance for the annual Kiwanis camp in late June. Decatur boys anticipate the event as a highlight. Boys wishing to attend should contact Rev. E. N. Hart promptly to secure arrangements as two weeks of camp are nearly full. The boys work committee includes L. L. Lively ER.W. McLeod and Rev. E. N. Hart.
Athens Alabama May 19 special report Herbert Mart organized an independent baseball team to compete with clubs in Tennessee. Local players will mix with out-of-town recruits and the season opens around June 1.
The Girl Scout troop met at Westminster Presbyterian church at 3:30 with large attendance. New members joined and registration was sent to headquarters, making the troop fully registered under Mrs. Wiggins. Invitees are asked to return next Friday at 3:30 for another meeting.
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