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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1934

Page

6

Mt Hope to Face Hosierymen in Decatur Showdown

The Mt Hope baseball team travels to Decatur to meet the Alabama Hosierymen at 4 o clock tomorrow at Alabama Park. Martin and Stevenson supply two strong right handers for Mt Hope while the Hosierymen counter with left and right handed starters. The Hosierymen have added new material to their lineup for a solid matchup. They host Arab at Alabama Park Saturday and then head to Columbia Tennessee for two games.

Mt. Hope Decatur Alabama Hosierymen Alabama Park Im Martin and Stevenson Hosierymen Columbia Tenn

Crossword Clues Quick Reference Across and Down

A compact list of crossword clues with across and down numbering including grain encounter, pronoun, state abbreviations, et al, plus clues for animals, salts, and basic words. Answer hints cover mathematics terms and common abbreviations.

Lest We Forget Memorial Day Observance and Jokes

A 1934 reminiscence mix includes a Memorial Day note, jokes about vaccination, punishment, and a door notice gag, plus quips about employment, fashion curves, and office ineptitude. It blends humor with social scenes and dated attitudes.

Southern League Scores Reported Across Two Matchups

Birmingham defeated Little Rock 4 to 2 while New Orleans beat Memphis 5 to 2. Nashville outscored Chattanooga 14 to 6 and Knoxville topped Atlanta 3 to 2.

Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville Atlanta

Baseball scores from Monday's MLB games

In the American League Chicago beat Washington 11 to 7 and Detroit defeated Boston 12 to 6. Cleveland topped Philadelphia 8 to 5 and New York bested St. Louis 13 to 9. In the National League Boston beat Chicago 5 to 3 while Cincinnati crushed Brooklyn 8 to 1. New York won 3 to 1 against Pittsburgh.

Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Cleveland Philadelphia New York St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh National League

Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 3 and St Paul 9 Minneapolis 4

Scores from scheduled games show Milwaukee defeating Kansas City 4 to 3 while St Paul beat Minneapolis 9 to 4. No additional context or events provided in the listing.

American Association Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis

Legion Observes Loyalty Night With Double Main Event

The Legion hosts Loyalty Night featuring two 90 minute bouts. Bob Montgomery meets Ivan Mickaloff in one main event, while Kid Lott challenges Alvin Britt in the other. Referee Bill Hoskins returns as third man in the ring for the first time this year.

Legion Bob Montgomery Ivan Mickaloff Chris Jordan Joe Dillman Decatur Kid Lott Birmingham Alvin Britt Lott Middle West Bill Hoskins Hoskin

Central Choir Social Meet Planned by Central Baptist Church

The Central Baptist Church choir invites all members to a social at Woodall's on the Moulton Pike this Thursday afternoon. Members should meet at the church at 6 o'clock and go together to the event, bringing a picnic lunch and inviting a friend.

Central Baptist Church Woodall’s Moulton Pike

Weekend NBA Card Sets Eight Matchups

The schedule features Little Rock at Birmingham Nashville at Chattanooga Atlanta at Knoxville Memphis at New Orleans Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston.

Miss Mary White Returns Home From Huntsville School

Miss Mary White returned from Huntsville where she attended school to spend vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert White. She spent the winter with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I. D. White in Madison County.

Mary White Huntsville Gilbert White Miss White I. D. White Madison County

Barons Defeat Little Rock 4 2 Behind Hughes Unbeaten Run

The Barons beat Little Rock 4 to 2 as Buzz Arlett’s departure left the lineup reshaped. Tom Hughes earned his seventh win without a loss, continuing an undefeated streak.

Barons Little Rock Buzz Arlett Tom Hughes

Eddie Eubanks Returns From Howard College Freshman Year

Eddie Eubanks, a former Central High star and standout kicker, returned home from Howard College where he was a freshman. He made the Howard freshman football team and played in every game, though lingering knee injuries in high school and a later leg injury limited his punting during the season. He played fullback for Howard.

Eddie Eubanks Howard College Decatur Central High School Howard Eubanks

Weekend visit from Mr and Mrs Crow and daughter

Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Crow with their young daughter from Gadsden spent the weekend with Mrs. F. M. Milam, the mother of Mrs. Crow. Their stay included visiting relatives and enjoying the family gathering.

Mrs. E. P. Crow Gadsden

Sister Visits Miss Virginia Reeder Returns Home

Florence resident Miss Virginia Reeder returns home Monday after visiting sister Miss Rubye Reeder home economics instructor at the Junior High School.

Virginia Reeder Florence Rubye Reeder

Boutwells Return From Alabama Family Visit

Mr and Mrs W E Boutwell and their children have returned from visits to Montgomery and Greenville Alabama after staying with Mr Boutwell s parents and other relatives.

W. E. Boutwell Montgomery Greenville Ala Mr. Bouthwell

Barney Ross Now Holds Two Titles

Barney Ross now holds two titles after defeating Jimmy McLarin to lift the welterweight crown before about 65 000 at Madison Square Garden. Ross kept his lightweight title and beat a heavier foe over 15 rounds as judges split and referee Forbes cast the deciding vote for Ross.

Ross Jimmy McLarwin Madison Square Garden Bowl Forbes

Travis Jackson Leads Giants Past Pirates Twice

The fair haired boy Travis Jackson starred for the New York Giants as he delivered two looped drives counting for the winning margin in each game against the Pirates. The team won 4 to 2 and 2 to 0.

Travis Jackson New York Giants Pirates

West Quietly Excels With Troy Amateur League Squad

West shows strong form in the Troy Amateur League with Pete in the lineup as a batter and pinch hitter. He has been in the lineup most days, delivering base hits and contributing to the offense.

Pete

Moy Visitor Eid Boutwell Debates City Landmark

Boutwell of Montgomery visits Moy on Sixth Avenue in the east, discussing local affairs with W. E. Boutwell and others.

Moy Eid Boutwell Montgomery W. EB Boutwell Sixth Avenue East

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