Pelicans Rally Past Pebbles for 6-3 Victory
The Pelicans opened with a six run rally in the third inning to defeat the Pebbles 6-3. Oscar Fuhr allowed 11 hits but kept baserunners manageable as Nashville players pushed their pace toward second place. The Barons lost 2-1 to Lookouts with Ludolph tossing two hitters and Dashiell homering for two Lookout runs.
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Lookouts
Noogans
Dick Lu
Ludolph
Decatur
Dashiell
Pelicans
Oscar Fuhr
Rocks
Vols
Atlanta Crackers
Milstead
Atlanta Crew
Crackers
Nashville
New Orleans
Memphis
Mobile Bears
Bell
Heving
Brown's Ferry Scene of Trials
Brown's Ferry Tennessee Valley Field Trials are planned for December near Athens eleven miles below town. The Huntsville Daily Times notes the club aims to join the Associated Amateur Field Trial Club of America to allow local winners to enter other national events.
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Brown's Ferry
Tennessee
Tennessee Val-field Trials Club
Huntsville
Huntsville Daily Times
Tennessee Valley
Athens
Central Y
Associated Amateur Field Trial Club of America
Elkmont Beats Town Creek 9-7 In Early Lead Rally
Elkmont sprinted to a six run lead and held off Town Creek 9-7 after Town Creek rallied in the fifth and ninth. Felton shut down Elkmont over the last three frames as Sandersons sparked Elkmont and the box score covers December 17 and 18 along with officials and club leaders named for field trials in Tennessee Valley.
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Elkmont
W. Sanderson
L. Sanderson
Town Creek
Felton
Standings Snapshot From the Southern and American Leagues
The table shows current standings with batting averages and percentages for Southern League clubs including Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Memphis Little Rock Chattanooga and others. American League teams Philadelphia New York St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Boston and more are listed with win percentages and place markers.
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Southern League
Birmingham
New Orleans
Nashville
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Philadelphia
Now York
Hot
Bouls
Choveati
Daines
Rrorbo
New York
Lee Boston
Chicago
Stevennan
St. Louis
Where They Play Today and Results Mixed
Schedule shows NFL style matchups with Nashville at Birmingham and Chattanooga at Atlanta plus Little Rock at New Orleans and Memphis at Mobile. Chicago hosts Philadelphia while Cincinnati visits New York and St Louis plays Pittsburgh in the National League. Early notes reference scores and infield innings with St Louis 4 2 and Chicago 6 5 across partial box cues.
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Nashville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Little Rock
New Orleans
Memphis
Mobile
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Estis Will Enter College In State
Red Estis, Cullman high school football captain last season, suffered a broken arm at season start and missed the year. He plans to enter college this fall enrolling at Birmingham Southern or the University of Alabama, after visiting Decatur last night.
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Red Estis
Cullman High
Alabama
Red
Decatur
Birmingham Southern
University of Alabama
Baker Comeback Earns The Draw In Fight
Sammy Baker staged a ninth and tenth round rally to secure a ten round draw with Baby Joe Gans at the Queensboro A C according to the Brooklyn Daily Times. The Soldier pressed from the ninth on delivering a hard right that shook Gans as Baker fought back to the final bell. The report notes Baker’s determined rally left open a potential rematch and a path toward a title shot against Jackie Fields.
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Sammy Baker
Baby Joe Gans
Brooklyn Daily Times
Serge
Queensboro A. C
Baker
Los Angeles
Gans
Sammy
Baby Joe
Gan
Jackie Fields
Red Wells Poised to Lead Tough Tennessee Valley Team
The article notes guard Red Wells, once named All-Tennessee Valley material, working out daily at Central High grounds as the football season nears. He is in prime physical condition and expected to fill a substantial role in the line this year.
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Wells
Central High Grounds
Mobile Bears Schedule All Road Games Rest of Season
The Mobile Bears will play all remaining Southern league games away from home. Gulf City gate receipts have fallen, affecting the team and team finances as Mobile pilots adjust plans accordingly.
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Mobile Bears
Gulf City
Mobile Pilots
Columbia Cubs to Play Thursday With Monarchs
The Columbia Cubs, a Negro base ball team, arrive Thursday afternoon August 15 for a twin bill with the Decatur Monarchs. The Cubs are reputed among the best in the Valley and are expected to challenge the Monarchs in the two game set.
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Columbia Cubs
Decatur Monarchs
Columbia
Monarchs
Hartselle Dominates Locals In Annual Cain's Barbecue Clash
Hartselle won the annual game at Cain's Barbecue on Thursday afternoon, beating Decatur 9 to 2. Hartselle pitchers Gipson and hitting leaders White Aldridge combined for 16 hits while limiting Decatur to seven safeties. Henderson hit a homer as Sloan and Hot Nelson each piled up three sacks. De Corbitt led Decatur with two hits and good outfield defense amid a sloppy fielding day for both teams.
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Hartselle
Cain’s
Ellenen
Trinity Defeat Handed 10 Club in Cain Barbecue Game
Trinity defeated the Rescue squad 13 to 3 in a seven inning game at the Cain barbecue. Lanier struck out nine with three hits allowed, while Kimbrell Brindley and Battles had three hits each. Trinity totaled 18 hits off Slaton and A Dunaway, Robinson notching the longest hit with three bases.
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Trinity
Cain
Lanier
Kimbrell
Brindley
Battles
Trinity Folks
Slaton
A. Dunaway
Robinson
Team opts to play away games for rest of year
The squad announced it will contest all remaining games on the road. Officials cited travel logistics and competitive strategy as reasons for the shift away from home venues.
Town Creek Triumphs Over Iuka In Late Rally
Town Creek beat Iuka 8 to 5 at Courtland as late frames sparked the comeback. Iuka led 3-0 before Town Creek erupted for two runs in the fourth, with Roy Green and Tom Corum delivering three base hits combined.
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Elemont
Abrhe Orr
Gentry
Barnes
Shields
S. Howard
Eareneee Howard
Coffman
Aeeesnsaseneeneenneteasenens
Town Creek
RH Corum
Anamnonewens
Horton
Birdeshaw
Ata Eneereerene
Sanders, Ss
Felton
Cf P
vin _E. Streater
McCullough
W. Sanderson
L. Sanderson
R. H. E Elkmont
Elkmont
Howard
Orr
Corum
Mcthree
Cullough
Green
Sanders
Iuka
Mississippi
Courtland
Roy Green
Tom Corum
Riley
Daily offers second sheets in bulk quantities
The Daily advertises second sheets available for purchase in any quantity of 500 or more, inviting bulk orders for print customers.
New York Takes Lead Blowout in Third Philly Game
The Yankees defeated Philadelphia 6-4 behind Wiley Moore as Pennock and Walberg opened the game. Moore limited the Macks to one hit after relieving Pennock in the fifth. The Athletics led the league by ten and a half games. Washington beat Boston 3-2, and Detroit toppled Cleveland 9-6 with a ninth inning rally. The White Sox swept the Browns 5-4 and 6-2, while Pittsburgh beat St Louis 5-1 in a lone National League game as Old Pete Alexander approached Christy Mathewson's record.
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Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Wiley Moore
Yanks
Athletics
Herb Pennock
George Walberg
Macks
Jack Quinn
Moore
Pennock
Quinn
Washington
Boston
Tate
Cronin
Brown
Marberry
Rors
Tigers
Indians
Alexander
Averill
Rice
Falk
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Red Faber
Pirates
Cardinals
Pete Alexander
Christy Mathewson
Pete
Brame
Two Teams Play Today at Elkmont in Hard Fought Game
Elkmont and Town Creek clash this afternoon at Elkmont in a tested series. Elkmont has one win this week and Town Creek seeks an even split in the week’s pair.
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Elkmont
Town Creek
Monarchs Run Away With Sheffield Sox Victory
The Decatur Monarchs defeated the Sheffield Sox 13 to 1 at Malone Park. Boone and Martin pitched for Decatur while Tyler and Cox played for Sheffield in a one sided Negro leagues game.
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Monarchs
Sheffield Sox
Decatur Monarchs
Decatur
Malone Park
Boone
Martin
Tyler
Cox
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Hilda Cafe
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