Barons Narrow Gap As Pels Slip In Slugfest
The Barons closed within a game and a half of the second place Pels as the Chicks lost their third straight. Barons slugged 20 runs behind 24 total blows from Weis and Moore who each had perfect days. Pebs rallied in the twelfth to beat the Chicks 4 2.
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Barons
Pels
Bears
Crackers
Chicks
Memphians
Jimmyston
Weis
Moore
Pebs
Griffin
Spiller Opposes Night Baseball in Series
Bell J. Spiller of the Atlanta Crackers fights against night games in the series at Little Rock. He argues only the first game should be eligible for night play, while President Martin says night games are optional unless a team must catch a train. Roger Peckingpaugh signs a contract to manage the Cleveland Indians for another year.
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Bell J. Spiller
Atlanta Crackers
Martin
Spiller
Little Rock
Pelo
Roger Peckingpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Players suffer losses as St. Chicks drop third in row
Eddleman pitched for his club while the Chicks extended their losing skid to three games. The Crackers defeated the Pels 4 to 3 for the third straight win as Kiefer started on the mound for the Cracks. The Pels outhit the Dobbsmen but failed to push across enough runs. The Vols and Noogans had an off day.
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Chicks
Crackers
Pels
Kiefer
Crax
Dobbsmen
Vols
Noogans
Jasper Fades to Cadet Silk Sox 9 8
The Jasper nine, after beating Louisville and Nashville shopmen and Alabama Hosiery Mills, falls 9 to 8 to Pickens' Cadet Silk Sox on the Alabama field. Pickens fans seven and shuts down the visitors until late rally ties it briefly. Streater homered over centerfield trees as Jasper uses three pitchers in a losing effort.
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Jasper
Louisville and Nashville Shopmen
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Pickens
Silk Sox
Alabama
Streater
Standings snippet and retest marks in club table
The record shows club standings with Philadelphia at 69 and Washington 60, New York 53, Cleveland 53, 50. Additional lines include Torgron and CRG codes with retest marks and values 64 and 62.
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Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Torgron
Ccna
Nn Cece
St Tou
Ccc Oe
Baseball schedule for today in two leagues
Today's games include Southern League matchups: Chattanooga at Nashville, Mobile at Birmingham, New Orleans at Atlanta, Memphis at Little Rock night game. American League features Chicago at Detroit, Cleveland at St Louis, New York at Boston. National League has Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Chicago, St Louis at Cincinnati, Boston at New York.
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Memphis
New Orleans
Tabi Cee
Atlanta
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Nashville Mobile
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Nashville
Mobile
Birmingham
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Nashville-Chattanooga
Soccer Scores Across Cities Show Varied Results
New York defeated Boston 14 to 13 while Philadelphia edged Washington 4 to 3. Cleveland led Detroit 5 to 3 and St Louis dominated 2 to 0 as Chicago posted a 10 to 1 victory.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Heat and pennant chase loom for A’s and Cubs
Baseball notes mark July heat as the Athletics and Cubs remain top contenders. Connie Mack’s A’s rally past Washington with Foxx reaching peak form, while Gabby Hartnett and teammates pace the Cubs in a Brooklyn surge. Dyer targets the A A U meet in Pittsburgh with hopes of racing Simpson. A Roush joke about a for sale sedan echoes outfield wages and spring work, hinting Giants’ missed opportunities.
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Cubs
A’s
Washington
Connie
Mack
Jimmy Foxx
Cochrane
Simmons
Grove
Earnshaw
Walberg
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Robins
Oakland City
Ind
Edd J. Roush
Roush
Edd Roush
New York Giants
Phillies Defeat the Robins 12 to 1 in Strong Offense
The Phillies end an 11 game skid by beating the league leaders 12 to 7 as Chuck Klein’s bat drives offense and Ray Phelps leaves after a line drive injury. Giants top Braves 11 to 5. Pirates edge Cardinals 4 to 3. Reds and Cubs idle.
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Phillies
Ray Phelps
Brooklyn
Chuck Klein
Giants
Braves
Pruett
Bucs
Cards
Larry French
Reds
Miller Speaks At Monrovia Picnic
Judge B. M. Miller, candidate for governor, addressed a large crowd Thursday in Monrovia. He continues his North Alabama tour with an address in Gurley at 0 o'clock Saturday morning and in Huntsville at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
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B. M. Miller
Monrovia
North Alabama
Gurley
Huntsville
Will Practice For Rehearsal For Southside Baptist Pageant
Cast members for the Southside Baptist church pageant will rehearse at the church Saturday afternoon at 3 oclock. Every character is expected to be present for the rehearsal.
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Southside Baptist Church
Y M C A Secretary Arvidson to Return From Chicago
E Arvidson secretary of the Y M C A will return Monday from Chicago and resume duties at the local institution after a two weeks vacation.
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E. Arvidson
The
Chicago
Arvidson
E F Turney Plans Vacation to Visit Relatives
E F Turney will begin his vacation on Monday and plans to visit a number of relatives in this section.
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E. F. Turney
Florence social guest Lucile Chambers visits Mrs Montgomery
Miss Lucile Chambers of Florence is the guest of Mrs. R. M. Montgomery. The National Military Home at West Los Angeles houses 4,527 veterans of America’s fighting units.
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Miss Lucile Chambers
Florence
National Military Home
West
Losles
Veterans of America
Grass Fire on Lee Street Threatened Nearby Buildings
Fire crews fought a grass fire on Lee street Thursday afternoon. the flames were contained and extinguished without damage or injury.
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Lee Street
Bryant Moves to New Residence on Sixth Avenue
A. F. Bryant relocates to 131 Sixth Avenue today. The two year old building had been leased since its completion.
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A. F. Bryant
Sixth Avenue
Mail Boxes Painted by Uncle Sam in Green
Neatly painted mail boxes catch the eye as Uncle Sam has applied a fresh coat of bright green paint to boxes placed at convenient spots along the street for the union of mail.
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Sam
Director Dr J. 8. Sharman to discuss Decatur program
Dr J 8 Sharman, director of physical education for the state, is expected to visit today to outline the upcoming year's program of work in Decatur.
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J. 8. Sharman
Decatur
Orlando Fila Markets About One Million in Ceg Goods
Orlando and Fila plan to market approximately one million dollars worth of cegs annually. The note outlines expected sales, market reach, and industry context for the venture.
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Orlando
Fila
Lads Honored At Banquet By Southern Military Academy
Col. L. B. Bridges hosted a banquet at Lyon's Hotel in Greensboro Alabama in honor of three Decatur boys Herman Papenburg Franklin Moore and Jesse Lanier who attended the academy last year Others present included Julian Bronaugh Richard Dobbins Paul Conley Wilburn Moore Joe Hardin Jr Willie Cox Benjamin Martin Jr James Crow Bill Alexander Northey Cox Pete West Frank Stowers and coaches L L Nelson Col H B Byers and Hon S A Lynne The academy expects several Decatur boys to join this fall.
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Col. L. B. Bridges
Southern Military Academy
Greensboro
Alabama
Lyon’s Hotel
Decatur
Herman Papenburg
Franklin Moore
Jesse Lanier
Julian Bronaugh
Richard Dobbins
Paul Conley
Wilburn Moore
Joe Hardin, Jr
Hillsboro
Willie Cox
Benjamin Martin, Jr
James Crow
Bill Alexander
Northey Cox
Pete West
Frank Stowers
Birmingham
Bill Enis
Jessie Lanier
Franklin
Scrappy
Strib May Talk Bout With Jacobs
Uncertainty over the Striblings next move as W. L. and Pa plan to stay in Europe a day to discuss a bout with Schmeling with Max's manager Joe Jacobs. Further checks show Jacobs is in New York.
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Europe
Schmeling
Max
Joe Jacobs
Jacobs
New York
Moon on the payroll shakes Little Rock baseball scene
Sports writers report a playful mood in the South as Little Rock baseball gains Moon on their payroll. The Moon, linked to former Minneapolis Millers days, is a recalled figure stirring chatter among teams and fans.
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Little Rock
Moon
Leo
Minneapolis Millers
Shopmen Meet Cadet Silk Sox at Connecticut Mills Field
A large crowd is expected for the Ellenen cadet versus Silk Sox contest in the industrial league on Saturday afternoon. The Cadet aggregation has become one of the strongest teams in the circuit and will challenge league leaders.
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Connecticut Mills
Merrimack Meets Shopmen Friday in Huntsville
The Merrimack team, among Huntsville's fastest combinations, faces the shopmen on Friday. Taylor, a Jasper pitcher, is expected to work for the locals.
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Merrimack
Huntsville
Taylor
Jasper
Mills Teams Clash for Second in Saturday Showdown
The Alabama Mills and Connecticut Mills meet on the former's diamond in the industrial loop this Saturday to decide second and third place.
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Alabama Mills
Connecticut Mills
Lassman A Hero Dies Saving Boys at Lake
NYU star Lassman died July 6 while attempting to save three boys from drowning. Initial reports said he capsized alone in a canoe after illness. latest version credits him with rescuing two of the boys and drowning while trying to save the third.
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Lassman
New York University
Classified Ads Useful to Many Daily
Classified ads prove useful to many daily, matching buyers and sellers across communities. Readers find items, services, and opportunities in one accessible source.
Mrs. Lawrence Bishop Visits Paris Nurse for Tonsil Operation
Mrs. Lawrence Bishop of Paris Tennessee arrived for a visit with her mother Mrs. R M Montgomery. During her stay she will undergo an operation for removal of her tonsils.
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Lawrence Bishop
Paris
Tenn
R. M. Montgomery
Champs widen gap by victory over Washington
The champion A's beat Washington 4 to 3 as Earnshaw faltered late and Grove finished a tense ninth inning. Lou Gehrig powered the Yankees to a 14 to 13 win over the Red Sox with a perfect day at the plate highlighted by his 33rd homer with bases loaded and two doubles. Ted Lyons notched his 17th win as the White Sox edged the Browns 1 to 0 after opening the doubleheader with a 10 to 2 win. Eddie Morgan homered to back Porter in the Indians 5 to 3 win over the Tigers, the Tribe’s third victory in four against Detroit.
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Washington
Earnshaw
Nats
Grove
Lou Gehrig
Yanks
Red Sox
Lou
Ted Lyons
Coffman
White Sox
Browns
Eddie Morgan
Porter
Indians
Tigers
Tribe
Detroiters
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