Industrial League Race Tightens As Leaders Lose
The Decatur Industrial League saw both top teams lose Saturday as Alabama Hosiery Mills defeated Connecticut Millmen 11 to 5 and Cadet Silk Sox beat Louisville and Nashville shop men 6 to 3. The results shrink the standings gap to three games with seven to play, signaling potential upsets ahead. Riggsbee tripled for the Silk Sox, Kelton and Perie dueled on the mound, and both contests featured miscues and timely hitting.
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Decatur
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Connecticut
Silk Sox
Louisville
Alabama Mills
Cadet Silk Sox
Connecticut Mill
Alabama Hill
Connecticut Crew
Alabama
Night football to be tried in Chicago this fall
Night football will be tested in Chicago this fall with Oregon and Drake as opponents. The Friday night event aims to showcase the format's potential in a new location and schedule.
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Chicago
Oregon
Drake
Information For Ex Service Men
Ex service men seeking details of the new compensation law may obtain information by visiting Butler Hine at 112 West Vine Street. The office will be open Thursday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The information is provided free of charge.
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Butler Hine
West Vine Street
Hine
Industrial league season ends September 20
The Industrial league will close its season on September 20 and the four teams have seven more games to play. Labor Day remains reserved for rainout games and plans for that day have not been announced.
How Is This For Service
Goidel, manager of Thompson’s Second Avenue drug store, recounts extraordinary service after a customer left a handbag overnight. He retrieved the bag at midnight and drove the man to the train, noting that this is beyond the store’s usual service.
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H. O. Goidel
Thompson
Second Avenue Drug Store
Mr. Goidel
Sardis Club Edges Falkville 3-2 In Tight Finish
In Falkville on Saturday Sardis baseball club of Winston county edged Falkville 3-2 in a late inning finish. The contest stayed close throughout with Sardis pulling ahead in the final frames.
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Corinth
Sardis Baseball Club
Winston County
Falkville
Former Resident Is Back at Town Creek
J. A. Moore born and raised in Lawrence county near Old Town Creek church returns to Alabama after 42 years in Texas. Now living in Decatur Wise county he has long participated in county business and politics including serving as county clerk. He is visiting with his youngest daughter Imogene.
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Town Creek
J. A. Moore
Lawrence County
Old Town Creek Church
Texas
Alabama
Mr. Moore
Decatur
Wise County
Late rally gives Yankees victory
A rally in the eighth inning with two out produced six runs to lift the New York Yankees to a 9 to 3 win over the champions Athletics. Babe Ruth hit his 40th homer and Summa pinch hit for the A's in the ninth. The Nationals split a doubleheader with the Red Sox, winning 11 to 2 before losing 7 to 1 as Russell shined on the mound. Walter Stewart earned his 4th win as the Browns routed the Indians 14 to 6. The Tigers beat the White Sox 4 to 3 on Hoyt’s mound work and Dale Alexander’s first‑inning triple set the pace.
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Yanks
Athletics
Babe Ruth
Summa
A’s
Nats
Champs
Red Sox
Russell
Liska
Sox
Walter Stewart
Browns
Indians
Tribe
Tigers
White Sox
Hoyt
Dale Alexander
Tiger
Southern League Tonight's Games
Atlanta plays Nashville and Memphis visits Little Rock in a night slate. Birmingham travels to Chattanooga while Mobile visits New Orleans for league contests.
Chicago at Detroit and other MLB matchups
Detroit hosts Chicago while Cleveland visits St Louis and Washington plays New York. Boston meets Philadelphia in a busy schedule of baseball pairings.
Three NBA Games on Tonight Schedule
Philadelphia visits Boston, New York faces Brooklyn, and St. Louis plays Cincinnati in a trio of matchups. Matches feature rivalries across major markets with districts watching early-season results.
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Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Baseball Results From Friday Scores by City and League
Nashville 16 3 Atlanta 17 7 Memphis 4 Little Rock 1 Chattanooga 0 Birmingham 1 New Orleans 15 3 Mobile 0 0 National League Brooklyn 1 New York 0 Pittsburgh 12 Chicago 8 St Louis 11 6 Cincinnati 6 5 Philadelphia 11 4 Boston 5 1
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Southern League Club
Memphis Epee
Eeseecereesoeseesenes
New Orleans
Ae Ee
Wilsicomatas Toests OM
Birmingham Atlanta
Little Rock
Rees
Chattanooga Mw
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Mobile
Sciaisianniae OO
National League Pet
Brooklyn Soiioasnnntens
Chicago Ascoensssecessees OQ
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia Sieonepoccnienet Aa
American League Club— Pet
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Washington
Ccsssvecere
New York
CLE Velati
Esesereeesesssssiees DD
Detroit
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baseball scores from today’s American League games
New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 3 while Washington improved to 11 1 with a big win. Boston slid to 2 and 7 after a loss. Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 3 and St Louis topping Cleveland 14 to 6.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Well Known Singer Joins Hill Chevrolet Sales Force
E. T. Burgess a well known singer formerly with Stamps Music Company will locate here as a member of the Hill Chevrolet company's sales force. His local friends show interest in his new position and arrival.
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E. T. Burgess
Stamps Music Company
The
Hill Chevrolet Company
Archie Hill Leaves Georgia for Recuperation
Archie Hill of the Hill Chevrolet Company is in Georgia for a vacation period to recuperate from several weeks of illness. The Decatur native is expected to return in about ten days.
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Archie Hill
The
Hill Chevrolet Company
Georgia
Mr. Hill
Decatur
Birmingham Visitors Arrive for Perolio Visit
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Batson and their sons Edgar Jr and Donald of Birmingham are visiting Dr. A. J. Perolio and Mrs. Perolio after returning from Tennessee.
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Chicago
Labanon
Bernard Goff
Chicago, Ill
N. Matkin
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples at Probate Office
The Probate Judge issued marriage licenses to George Mark Summer and Etoile Gilchrist and to Cuifton F. Ityle and Mrs. Minnie B. Nesmith.
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George Mark Summer
Etoile Gilchrist
Cuifton F. iTyle
Minnie B. NeSmith
Uncrowned kings of the ring and baseball notes
The piece surveys boxers Kid Chocolate Jimmy McLarnin and Young Corbett III as potential title challengers with Al Singer Bat Battalino and Jadie Berg set for bouts. It also reports Fayetteville NC sports editor views on the national game noting Babe Ruth home run feats and the Carolina Piedmont League's night games and gate receipts.
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Fistiana
Kid Chocolate
Jimmy McLarnin
Young Corbett III
Chocolate
al Singer
Bat Battalino
Battalino
Reed
Jadie
Kid) Berg
Polo Grounds
McLarnin
Sammy Mandell
Jack Thompson
Corbett
Thompson
New York
Los Angeles
Detroit
Chicago
Fayetteville
N. C
Fayetteville Observer
North Carolna
Raleigh and Henderson
Comedians Galore With Clara Bow In Love Among the Millionaires
Clara Bow stars in Love Among the Millionaires at Princess Theatre for two days with Paramount’s comedy team including Mita Green Skeets Gallagher and Stuart Erwin. Bow sings four numbers and a romance with brakeman Stanley Smith drives family quarrels to a happy ending.
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Paramount
Clara Bow
Mita Green
Skeets Gallagher
Stuart Erwin
Axel
Princess Theatre
Pepper
Navy
Clara
Anna Held
Stanley Smith
Stanley
Mitzi Green
Charlie Mack
Moran and
Mack
Chevalier
Helen Kane
Oakies
Fast Company
North Carolina state college eyes over 200 self help enrollees
More than 200 self help students are expected to enroll at the North Carolina state college this year, signaling strong demand for the program and potential expansion plans.
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North Carolina State College
Robins Gain Full Contest On Cubs In Tight 1 0 Win
In a pitching duel, Vance bested Hubbell 1 0 as the Robins gain a game on the Cubs. Hubbell walked the winning run home after Flowers reached on a walk and a sacrifice, while Herman doubled in the ninth. Giants managed eight hits but failed to string them together.
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Robins
Cubs
Vance
Hubbell
Herman
Flowers
Giants
Pirates
Charlie Root
Bucs
al Bool
Pirate
Hack Wilson
Phils
Braves
Willoughby
Reds
Lake Goes Dry and Unhealthy in Elkmont Pond
The Elkmont lake in Athens County has nearly dried up and many fish have died and surfaced. Sanitary inspector W C Evers and Dr L R Murphree oversaw removal and burial of the dead fish. A heavy rain is needed to prevent complete drying in a few days.
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Athens
Ala
Elkmont
W. C. Evers
L. R. Murphree
Evers
Home Coming At Bethel Church Attracts Large Crowd
The Bethel church in Colbert County held its annual home coming on Sunday drawing a large regional crowd. Services were held both morning and afternoon led by Rev. Mr. Crittenden, followed by an old fashioned basket dinner at noon.
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Bethel Church
Colbert County
Mr. Crittenden
Corinthians Defeat Falkville 6-3 in Baseball Clash
Corinth's baseball team defeated Falkville 6-3 on Saturday, leading from the start. Brasswell opened with a home run and Burkalow added a three-bagger, fueling the early lead.
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Corinthians
Falkville
Corinth
Palkville
Brasswell
Burkalow
College Girl On Long Swim Marks Local First
Christine Rouse, a college student home for vacation, swam a zigzag course down the Tennessee River beginning at 11 15 a m beneath the bridge and finishing at Findley Island’s lower end at 1 30 p m The feat is described as a first recorded in local waters and she is noted as an expert swimmer.
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Christine Rouse
Tennessee River
Findley's Island
Six Rabies Cases Reported In July Examinations
One hundred brain examinations were made at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory in July to detect rabies in animals. Of these, six cases tested positive for the month.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Picnic and Barbecue at Somerville Baseball Grounds
A picnic and barbecue are planned for Thursday August 7 at the Somerville baseball grounds. Speaking and ball games will be the main events of the day. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the festivities.
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Somerville
Picnic at Caster Grove Draws Large County Crowd
Politicians were greatly in evidence at the Caster Grove picnic on Saturday drawing a splendid crowd from all sections of the county.
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Caster Grove
Tennessee Voters Prep For Awaited Primary Returns
Several former Tennesseans living in Decatur plan to return to Tennessee polling places next Thursday to participate in a spirited primary contest. The race for the U S Senate features Congressman Cordell Hull against Murfreesboro publisher Andrey Todd, currently the spotlight of the campaign.
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Decatur
Tennessee
Cordell Hull
Andrey Todd
Murfreesboro
Mrs Fowler Improving After Serious Illness
Mrs. V A Fowler is slowly improving after a very serious illness. Friends are pleased by her gradual recovery and hopeful for continued better health.
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Somerville
V. A. Fowler
Revival at Ruth Ryan's continues with Rev Wheeler
Several from Ruth Ryan's area attend revival services led by Rev H. G. Wheeler. The Aug 4 report notes ongoing preaching and community turnout at Ruth Ryan's venue.
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Ruth Ryan’s
Ryan
Ruth
H. G. Wheeler
Revival Services Ended in Labanon
Rev Smallwood led revival services in Labanon ending at week’s close with many attendees at several meetings and gatherings.
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Labanon
Smallwood
Alabama to name Thomas as new head football coach
Frank W. Thomas, backfield coach at the University of Georgia, will succeed Wallace Wade as head football coach at the University of Alabama.
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Frank W. Thomas
University of Georgia
Wallace Wade
University of Alabama
Barons Stride to Sixth Straight Victory in 10 0 Win
The Barons dominated Lookouts 10 to 0 as Paul Andrews pitched a five hit shutout and Bancroft slugged a homer. The Pels swept the Bears 15 0 and 3 0, while the Memphis Chicks beat Little Rock 4 1. The Crackers and Vols split a two game set 16 7 and 7 3.
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Barons
Lookouts
Paul Andrews
Mates
Bancroft
Pels
Bears
Gliatto
Robinson Edges Baker in Huntsville Friday Fight
Robinson won a decision over Tommy Baker in Huntsville Friday night. The bout went the distance as both fighters traded big blows under the Huntsville Legion post in a hard fought contest.
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Dummy Robinson
Tommy Baker
Huntsville
Huntsville Legion Post
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