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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

6

Decatur Boxers Edge Jackson In Close Armory Meet

Decatur’s boys’ boxing team defeated Jackson Mississippi at the Armory with two victories one by default and a draw. Notable bouts saw Shirley knocked out by Farr after a fierce exchange while Mims and Sherman collided heavily, and Davis Worley fought to a draw amid a bloody, action packed program.

Decatur Jackson Sherman Ippi Mims Je Ee Furr ɢAch Shirley Wicked Sherley Shir Furius Cook Elam James Mul- Dude Roberts J. Rton Exiwards Harris Station Harold Self C. P. Miller Self Nart Crow Bryan McAfee Emil Kotcher Golden Gloves Chambama Jorerice

Drunkenness case opens with drinking remark at court

In Overloading Pennsylvania on August 1 a man arrested for drunkenness faces a court session. The exchange turns on his claim of consuming twelve beers, prompting a judge’s sharp rebuttal about admissible conduct.

Riverside and Goodyear Sweep Softball Showdowns

Riverside blanks Alabama Hosiery 5 2 behind Sonny Todd four hitter as Gooper-Wells edges Goodyear 13 10 in a high scoring doubleheader. Alabama’s Roy Poteet hits a homer but Riverside’s Clyde Smith and Nalon Sanders pace the offense with two singles each. Goodyear battles back but falls short as Bill Higdon and Mills combine on the mound.

Sonny” Todd Riverside Boys Alabama Gooper-Wells Goodyear Roy Poteet Flynn Aday McElhannon Robinson AHM Clyde Smith Nalon Sanders Humpy” Campbell Campbell Buck Robinson Joe Flynn Joe Cottrell Riverside Poteet Johnson Todd H. Brazerton Smith and C.W Cooper-Wells Mills Higdon Fabric Makers Rudolph Smith Garnett Olen’ Drake Ea Smith Bill Francis Bill Raymond Parks B. Vernon A. Vernon Mitchell Culver Collings Isbell Ed Smith Drake Charley Higdon R. H. E. Cooper

Augusta Team Wins Legion Title

The Batter Post of Augusta defeated the DeKalb Barons 6 to 0 to win the American Legion sandlot baseball championship of Georgia in a best two of three series. This marks Augusta’s second state title and earns a spot in the Southeastern tournament on August 12 in Columbia, South Carolina. Battey Post had won the opener 13 to 2.

Atlanta Post Augusta DeKalb Barons American Legion Georgia Columbia S. C Battey Post Barons

Pirates Bring in Giant Lefthander Gee for 1940 Pitching

Pittsburgh sues for relief as Bill Benswanger and Pie Traynor arrange a major trade to acquire John A. Gee Jr. The 23 year old left hander stands nine feet tall in rumors, weighs 215 pounds, and has starred for Syracuse with 17 wins and 11 losses. Five figure cash accompanies four players to be named next spring. Gee will join the Pirates September 10 if Syracuse is out of the International playoffs.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Pirates Bill Benswanger Pie Traynor John A. Gee, Jr Syracuse University of Michigan Gee Bucs

VOLS In Second Place In League

The Nashville Volunteers moved to second in the Southern Association after a 6 to 4 win over the Atlanta Crackers. Birmingham’s Barons’ basement bump helped the Vols by beating the Crackers, who dropped to third behind the Memphis Chicks.

VOLS Larry Gilbert Nashville Volunteers Southern Association Birmingham Barons Gilberts Atlanta Crackers Crackers Memphis Chicks

First Food Purchases Start In Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama the first purchases using the Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation stamp books will be made today after the stamp books were distributed yesterday.

Birmingham Ala Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation

Kink in Yankee armor shifts World Series odds

Baseball writers in Cincinnati note a weakening Yankee attack led by Frankie Crosetti Tommy Henrich and Babe Dahlgren. Reds may challenge New York as Del Baker in Detroit predicts a strong Reds run and a possible World Series matchup.

Bill White Associated Press Vine Street Cincinnati Fountain Square Reds New York Yankees Frankie Crosetti Tommy Henrich Babe Dahlgren Yankee del Baker Detroit Tigers Del Yanks

Baseball Results by The Associated Press

National League no games scheduled. Meridian 4 5 Selma 2 7 both seven innings. Montgomery 9 Jackson 8 Gadsden 7 Mobile 4 eleven innings. Pensacola 6 Anniston 5 eleven innings.

The Associated Press Meridian Selma Montgomery Jackson Gadsden Mobile Pensacola Anniston

Baseball schedule features cross league matchups across cities

Today's games list pairings including New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St. Louis Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Washington Birmingham at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Little Rock at Nashville Memphis at Knoxville Gadsden at Mobile Anniston at Pensacola Montgomery at Jackson Selma at Meridian

Associated Press Ww L. Pet Memphis Nashville Atlanta Ee Chattanooga Knoxville Birmingham Ee Litt Rock New Orleans Eseste Pet Ww. L New York Pebeyacraeaateras Boston Chicago PS Eeree Cleveland Ateesere Detroit Siemarere Mts Washington Eree Siisee Philadelphia St. Louis L. Pet Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Ae LL Pensacola Jackson Selma .Ro Anniston Montgomery _ snidicae Mobile A Meridian Ee Ee National League Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Washington Southern League Birmingham Atlanta New Orleans Little Rock

Briez Chats About Sports

Eastern critics label Bobby Riggs our No 1 Jennifer a volatile performer. Pennsylvania referees discuss bringing an outsider to Randle Nova vs Galento. Tulane coach calls for blocking backs to help. Eddie Mead buys stake in a LA chop suey joint. The Red Sox saved baseball from the dictators by th e Yanks, while the Browns ou tersocked the Sox.

New York Bobby Riggs Jennifer Pennsylvania Randle Nova Galento Red Dawson Tulane Eddie Mead Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Red Sox Browns Sox

Cincinnati admirers seek day for War ren G Giles and more

Cincinnati backers push a Warren G Giles day to honor the Red Sox figures. Bob Quinn of Boston urged for gate inclusion after letting Bil go to Redland. a Richmond toss caused umpire Callegan hospitalization. Grand circuit Goshen trots meet uses a starting gate. Daytona Beach coaching school August 21 26 features Bernie Bierman Frank Thomas and Frank Leahy with sponsors George Trogdon and L L M Lucas. Ripley's Globe Trotters ride 44 straight wins. Junior Hall of Fame notes Lefty Brigman of Durham no hitters and local youths Herbert Forster Clarke achievements mentioned.

Cincinnati Warren G. Giles Bill M’kechnie Redios O. K Bob Quinn Boston Bil Redland Richmond Jimmy Callegan Goshen Bernie Bierman Frank Thomas Frank Leahy Daytona Beach Fla George Trogdon L. L. M'Lucas Jacksonville Sanford Bob Ripley Junior Left Brigman Durham N. C American Legion Bill Herbert Bay City Mid Douglas Forster Eau Claire Wis Homer Clarke Lewiston N. Y

North Star convention and church revival in Cullman County

A large Cullman County crowd attended the North Star convention at West Point where a 12 night revival began Sunday at 7 45 p m at the Church of Christ led by Rev Albert Holland of Memphis Tennessee Public invited nightly Also noted are visits and social calls among local residents including Mr McWillight guests of Mr and Mrs J H Rigby and several ladies visiting churches and shops in Cullman plus building work and neighborly visits among Rigby Blevins and Bond families.

North Star West Point Church of Christ Here Albert Holland Memphis Tenn McWillight J. H. Rigby Bertie Hogan Bernice Bryant Becka Laney Dad Bonds Maguriete Bonds Walhermoson Springs Opal Hogan Mildred Angie Mt. Hope Lorene Izzetta Braswell J. W. Bryant Mary Blevins Cleet Moulton Aaron Blevins J. D. Bond Cullman Melvin Alledredge Lou Rigby

Republicans to contest Georgia in 1940 election

Atlanta Aug 1 The Republican state chairman announces plans to challenge Democratic control in Georgia next year. If approved, a 1940 primary will be held with delegates to the national convention and a full state ticket from governor downward to oppose the Democrats.

Atlanta Georgia Clint W. Hager Down

Big Jamboree Format Sets Night of Grudge Matches

Promoter Chris Jordan of the American Legion has lined top wrestlers for a Deca meet in Cleveland. Feature pits Pete Tripodes against Billy Fox with Fox seeking revenge. Semifinal showcases Joe Parelli versus Dynamite Joe Dillman in a two falls out of three contest.

Decatur Chris Jordan American Legion Pete Tripodes Billy Fox Cleveland Ohio Fox Joe Parelli Joe Dillman Indianapolis Parelli South New York Pacific Coast

Community Gossip From Morgan County Blue Springs

A long list of local residents and visitors share reports from Morgan County including Albert and Edith Peck, J E Peck Jr, Tom Crawford, James Lynn Jr, and many others. Notable mentions include farm talk, travel to Decatur and Hartselle, visits with relatives, singing at Winton, and a softball game in Blevins pasture. Several illnesses and travel updates plus family visits describe a tight knit rural community’s week.

Albert Peck Decatur Clifford Smith Baby Eva J. E Edith Peck Tom Crawford Addison Pooly Henry Fowler H. A. Blevins Rex Maxwell Antioch J. E. Peck, Jr M. G. Peck Pines Jim Gurley Mooresville Bessie Lynn J. W. Lynn Lawson Georgia James Palmer Charles Stacks J. M. Palmer Charlie Stacks Tom’ Laster Evelyn Ruby Nell Birmingham J.W. Lynn Earl Tanner Orville Tanner Billie Charles Hartselle Ida Tanner C. L. Peck C. F. Peck Somerville Russell Peck T. Eral Peck Billie Lenard Turney Julia St. John J. T. Burley Winton Oliver Kelley Maxene Gadsden Walter Jones Christene Don and Dewitt Lawrence Cove Tom. Crawford Alex Dunn Roger Hamilton Lloyd Carl Murphy Eleanor Wilson Imogene Palmer Tom Laster Earnie Gurley Hurbert Otto McCarley J. Eval Peck Edith

Riverside softball team advances to state tournament in Birmingham

The Riverside squad will enter the state tournament in Birmingham beginning August 12. They are scheduled to play their first game August 14, facing a winner from one of the 13 city leagues in Birmingham.

Riverside Birmingham

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