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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1934
Page
6
A ragbag of overheard exchanges shows a chef’s hiring, Eskimo ice cream lore, snack orders, wartime veterans, efficiency talk, and sly social judgments. The fragment hints at gender bias in juries and a joke about Mrs Gabber with an uncanny mouth.
A fragmentary dialogue evokes reverence for past sacrifices and the call to keep faith alive. The mother and child exchange terse words about nourishment and memory, while a priestly visitor chastises prayers before meals. The text reflects a wartime era tone with rural dialog.
The Knoxville businessman's annual vacation ends with a fatal crash at the Indianapolis speedway. Pete Kreis and fellow driver Bob Hahn perished when Kreis lost control on the Southwest Turn as crowds watched the effort to win the race.
Results list games across the Southern, American, National, and International leagues. Notable outcomes include Birmingham 15 over Little Rock 6 and Cleveland 5 over Chicago 0 with several other divisional results and two night games noted.
Detriot defeats St. Louis 10 to 5 in a game featuring six pitchers. Gehringer and Pepper lead with multiple RBIs and homers, while Walker hits a three-base shot. Hamlin takes the loss as Fischer works five innings before Hogsett, Blueholder, and others hold. Umpires Summers and Morierity officiate over a 2:05 contest.
Hay prices for Johnson Timothy and alfalfa hold at 13 to 24 per load with U S No 1 and 2 classes. Poultry and eggs pay producers by jobbers with firm quotations. Cotton seed at 26 per ton. Butter fat 10 cents with 2 cent premium. Grains steady. corn and oats around 72 to 76 cents. Cattle and hogs show varied bids with market steady and unchanged.
Pete Kreis, Knoxville contractor turned auto racer, spent May in Indiana preparing for the Indianapolis 500. He died pursuing speed, treating Memorial Day as the climax of his risky, thrilling life, leaving some to question his choice while others honor his fearless spirit.
In Texas League play, Oklahoma City defeated Dallas 4 to 2. Dixie Amateur League scores included Troy 18 over Montgomery 12 in 10 innings and Eufaula 11 defeating Abbeyville 5.
Today's games feature Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland Boston at Philadelphia and Washington at New York all as doubleheaders Also New York hosts Brooklyn Philadelphia visits Boston Pittsburgh faces Chicago and St Louis travels to Cincinnati.
Alabama sports notes report Otey Crisman of Selma regains the Montgomery Country Club Invitation Golf Tournament title at age 20. In a tense final rounds he survives a first round comeback by Charlie Ball and halves against Johnny Morris after clutch finishing with a birdie on 16 and a key sand save.
Athens opened their season with a 14-0 win over Town Creek as Coles pitched a three hit game and dominated. Billy Armstrong fueled the offense with three hits in three trips while Crowder and F Johnson added three hits each. Coles struck out nine and left three Town Creek runners on base.
Pete West of Decatur drives in a Troy Trojans victory over the Montgomery Capitals in the Dixie Amateur League. In the tenth inning he swiped home to plate the winning run as Troy secured a 13 to 12 win.
The Mt Hope team arrives for a 4 PM game against Alabama Hosiery at Alabama Park. Lefty Floyd Briscoe will start for Mt Hope with likely starter Martin on the mound for the visitors.
Members of the Athens baseball clubs from last year, known to North Alabama fans, now play for many teams. Runt Coffman joins Eufaula, Ramsey at Ozark, Beasley and Martin with Montgomery in the Dixie Amateur League while slick Coffman, a pitcher, is with Charleroi Pa class B.
Two individuals, including a woman, were fined in police court for engaging in a fight. The incident occurred this morning and resulted in penalties issued by the court.
Crowder, a former Centerville and Georgia Alabama athlete, has taken charge of the Athens baseball club and is assembling a notably strong lineup. Teams seeking games with the Athenians should contact Manager Crowder.
Among the visitors to attend the TVA celebration in Florence today was Dr A M Roan, Decatur physician.
Market report lists hog prices by weight: heavy hogs 275 to 325 lbs at 3.40, 325 lbs and up at 2.85, light hogs 140 to 180 lbs at 2.70, pigs 120 to 140 lbs at 1.80, light pigs 1.15, roughs 1.50. The hog market advanced five cents.
Decatur fans saw Alvin Britt and Kid Lott battle in a gruelling 60 minute preliminary with three falls ending in a draw at Martin Arena. Referee Bill Hoskins supervised as Montgomery dominated the semi final with disqualifications amid rough tactics by Michaeloff and overpowering holds by the contenders.
Two Decatur favorites return Tuesday evening in Martin arena led by Jimmy Logas the Greek champion facing Speedy Lawrence. In the other bout Tuffy Cleet meets Bob Montgomery in a lightweight and light heavyweight doubleheader.
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