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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

6

SONS LOCK BALL TO LEAD VOLS AND PELICANS WIN

The report details baseball action with the Vols and Pelicans winning games. Barone and Bigelow drive runs, Morreil excels, and Barons falter as the Vols post a key victory. The Tigers, Red Sox, and Indians are mentioned in scattered scores as teams press toward late-season standings.

SONS VOLS Pelicans Joans Barone Wolchers Bigelow Barons Morreil Walter Johnson Bhaute Jamieson Autry Eichrodt Owith Aebis Indians

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Madison Jays Sail Past Local Nine in Fourth of July Game

A Madison baseball team opened the Fourth of July with a comfortable win over a local nine. The standout hurler Gentry, one of North Alabama’s best amateurs, left mid game but is expected back to help the squad against the hosts.

Senate Jays Madison Els We Gentry North Alabama

Albany 46 for estimates on four A Daily

An estimate request labeled Albany 46 seeks bids on four A Daily items. The caller asks the recipient to contact for details and potential scheduling.

Plan Pair Games With Leighton Schedule Set

Two games are planned with Leighton for the coming week. The Jays will play in Leigh ton the first game and the second here later in the week. The teams have met twice this season and split. Announcement of the schedule will be made later.

Leighton Fademinante Jays

Trinity Rival Set For Friday Game At Malone Park

Trinity club leaders pressed for a Friday game against the Jays, which will be played on the lot at Malone Park Friday afternoon if scheduled by Manager Knight.

Jays Batt Trinity Malone Park Knight

Hens Dominate Millers 5 Touchdowns for Clean Sweep

The Toledo Hens overwhelmed the Millers with five rushing touchdowns, securing a decisive victory and a flawless- slate against the Kelleys. The game showed little difficulty for the Hens as they rolled to a dominant win.

Toledo Hens Kerles Kelleys

Southern and American League Games Today

Three Southern League games feature Birmingham at Nashville Memphis at New Orleans and Little Rock at Mobile. In the American League Cleveland visits Washington New York plays Philadelphia and Detroit travels to Boston.

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Baseball Schedule Opens With Two National League Games

The National League slate features New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Chicago, with only two games listed on the schedule.

National League New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago

Yesterday's Results in Southern League Baseball Standings

Birmingham beat Nashville 14 to 5 and New Orleans defeated Memphis 7 to 1. Atlanta edged Chattanooga 1 to 4 while Little Rock at Mobile postponed due to rain.

Birmingham Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans Little Rock Mobile

St Louis at Philadelphia Postponed by Rain

Chicago at New York postponed, Boston 3, Washington 6, F 6 noted. remaining game changes not clear. Philadelphia rain causes delay affecting schedule.

St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Y. Chicago New York Boston

Camel Leads Modern Smokers With Its Exquisite Blend

This age of discerning tastes makes Camel the favorite cigarette as smokers recognize in it the choicest tobaccos blended to deliver refined taste and fragrance. Camel has won top status by offering a quality smoke that reflects goodness and pleasure. Have a Camel.

Golfers Qualify for Daily Trophy at Valley Country Club

Decatur Daily sport editor announces a local golf event at Valley Country Club in Lourse. Players are to submit scorecards to establish handicaps as rounds proceed. George Curtiz, club pro, helped recruit the paper to join the field, aiming to heighten golfing interest and give all members a shot at the trophy. Announcements about travel dates will follow.

Lourse Decatur Daily Valley Country Club George Curtiz

Cuyler Fails to Slide as Pirates Tie with Giants

In a Saturday game, Kiki Cuyler failed to slide into second base in the fourth inning. He was retired on Paul Waner’s drive to Terry. Manager Bush assessed a 50 punk fine for the miscue.

Kiki Cuyler Pirate Cuyler Paul Wane Terry Manacer Bush

Decatur Aims to Boost Agricultural Trade With Market Offer

Decatur pursues expanded agricultural trade by promising a favorable price and establishing a market, signaling a reciprocal arrangement to attract producers and buyers.

Decatur

Channel a Season Attracts International Swimmers And Locals

Burgess Wolffe and Helmy return for Channel a Season as Dover cross demands persist. Seventeen entrants tip toward England France swims with Mrs Carson aiming to be first woman to swim English to French side. American Zitchfield twins expected, plus Perks and Vierkotter target speed records and national pride.

Bill Burge Wolffe Serena Hkilalmy Coon Helmy Steenth Bi Burross Jaber Wolffe Gris Nez Clemington Carson England Zitchfield Twins America Carson Frank Perks Birmingham Vierkotter George Michel Michel Kemmers Albert Lucas la Baule

Eddie Kenna Becomes Senator After Trade

Eddie Kenna has been sold by W S Kelley to Bucky Harris' Washington Senators. Ollie Tucker, an outfielder, is part payment in the deal. Kenna earned fan affection in North Alabama while training with the Millers.

Eddie Kenna North Alabama Milers Ws Kelley Bucky Harris Waston Senators Ollie Tucker

May Be Back Tommy Thevenow Seeks Return From Ankle Injury

Tommy Thevenow a Cardinal veteran from the 1926 world series may return to play within ten days to two weeks as club surgeon Pr Robert Hyland reports rapid ankle healing. Morgan county products are saleable at Decatur with the farmer aiming to market the crop as Decatur develops as a marketing center.

Tommy Thevenow Cardinal Robert Hyland Morgan County Decatur

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