Bill Terry Dominates National League Batting Race
The New York report notes Memphis Bill Terry moving into the NL lead with a .407 average, edging Chuck Klein who sits at .402. Klein and Terry share top marks in hits, 178, and RBIs, 118, while Terry also has 109 runs scored and 36 doubles.
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New York
Billerry
Memphis
Bill
Chuck Klein
Phillies
Klein
Terry
Johnny Frederick
Brooklyn Robins
Barl
Lefty O'Doul
Babe Herman
Robins
Herman
O’doul
Riggs
Hazen Cuyler
Chicago Cubs
Kiki
Hack Wilson
Cubs
Willie Berger
Braves
Gabby Wartnett
Comorosky
Pittsburgh’ Pirates
An Akias
Lyn
Trio Battling Way To-Top Of Adder
The American League batting race tightens as Lou Gehrig maintains a slim lead over Al Simmons and Mickey Cochrane. Gehrig also tops in total bases and RBIs while Ruth, Hodapp, and McManus post strong totals in runs, hits, and doubles across the eight games.
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Bill Terry
al’ Simmons
Mickey Cochrane
Gehrig
Adder
Chicago
al Simmons
Athletics
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Simmons
Cochrane
Averill
Cleveland
Dickey
New York
Ruth
Hodapp
Porter
Manush
Washington
E. Rice
Babe Ruth
Urban Hodapp
Indians
Marty McManus
Detroit
Earl Combs
Carl Reynolds
White
Coaches Leave To Attend Rockne Warner School
Central high football mentors Taylor and Fuller depart Sunday for South Bend Indiana to enroll in the Rockne Warner coaching school. They will be joined by L. E. Moody for the training opportunity.
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Taylor and
Fuller
Central High
South Bend
Ind
Rockne- Warner
L. E. Moody
VOLS CHECK THE BARONIAL STREAK IN DIFFICULT GAME
The Vols defeated the Milans 8 to 5 as Chuck Willis held the Baronial hitters to six. Caldwell struggled in the fourth inning, allowing seven runs, while Memphis beat Gilbert’s club 11 to 3. The Chicks had 14 hits off both Pel hurlers, Pebs routed Mobile Bears 13 to 1, and the Crackers edged Noogans 3 to 2 in Atlanta with Andy Messenger and Davis delivering strong pitching.
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Vols
Chuck Willis
Milans
Caldwell
Memphis
Barons
Gilbert
Chicks
Mobile Bears
Leo” Moon
Andy Messenger
The
Crackers
Davis
Noogans
Atlanta
Pattillo Family Tour Through Tennessee and Kentucky
Mr and Mrs W V Pattillo and their children travel by motor through Tennessee and Kentucky on an interesting tour. Miss Evelyn Williams accompanies them to Memphis as do Mrs J H Smith and her young daughter and Jack Summerford with them.
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Hartselle
W. V. Pattillo
Tennessee
Kentucky
Evelyn Williams
Memphis
J. H. Smith
Jack Summerford
Mrs. Vest to Speak at First Methodist Church
Mrs. M. G. Vest will address the First Methodist congregation Sunday morning in place of Rev. N. H. Abernathy. Her recent lectures to the missionary society drew favorable comment and convinced the pastor she could fill the pulpit.
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Hartselle
M.G. Vest
First Methodist Church
N. H. Abernathy
Chicago Rout Robins Behind Giants
A summary note indicates a team hitting at an average around 322 with two points over the Giants. Chicago maintains a 310 pace with the Robins one point behind.
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Giants
Chicago
Robins
Athletics widen gap with victories over White Sox
The Athletics swept a double header beating the White Sox 5 to 1 and 4 to 1 to increase their lead. The Nationals rallied to beat Cleveland 5 to 4. Cronin collected four hits. Porter had three for the Tribe. The Tigers’ six game streak ended as the Red Sox won 8 to 6, and the Yankees beat the Browns 5 to 3 for a fourth straight win.
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Athletics
White Sox
Grove
Champs
Shores
Sox
A’s
Nats
Cleveland
Cronin
Porter
Tribe
Tigers
Red Sox
Hoyt
George Pipgras
Yanks
Browns
Yankees
Rogersville Tops Cullman to Take Early Lead in North Alabama Amateur
Rogersville moves to first behind Hurns sharp pitching 8-2 over Cullman. Hurn held Cullman to five hits and struck out five in 32 batters faced as Rogersville offense collected 17 safeties. Dougherty led with three singles and a triple in five at bats. W Fuqua and Cox added power while Grisham was the only Rogersville batter without a hit.
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Rogersville
Hurn
Cullman
North Alabama
Agate
Grisham
Dougherty
W. Fuqua
Cox
Finke
Mentone Camp Attracts Large Group From Hartselle Area
Numerous Hartselle residents enjoy Mentone camp life including Mr and Mrs J B Orr and son Gene Mrs A E Jackson and daughter Miss Helen Miss Mary Paul Barcliff and Miss Loudie Moore Pointer from Decatur Ben Sobotka and Elmer Freeman among others in attendance.
One Little Letter Changes Driving Charge Outcome
A local court docket shows a misprint turned wreckless into reckless driving. The judge imposed a fine after omitting the initial W. The piece relays that a wreckless driver is praised less than the responsibility of reckless driving.
Boxing Card in Decatur Show Headlined by Saylors and Baker
Whitey Saylors faces Tommy Baker in a 1 round headliner for the Morgan County American Legion show at Malone Park on Tuesday night August 19. Promoter C A Grant, Huntsville, promises a 28 round program with a 10 round main bout and a seven man battle royal as an added attraction.
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Whitey” Saylors
Birmingham
Tommy Baker
Huntsville
Morgan County Post
American Legion
Malone Park
C. A. Grant
Madison County Post
Morgan County
Grant
Decatur
Alabama
Legion
Saylors
Baker
Sammy Baker
Robinson
Battling Bozo
Bozo
Carl Powell
Hambright
Powell
Tennessee Valley
Battling Taylor
Pacific Coast
Bob Stewart
Taylor
Stewart
Glen Daly
Merrimack
Jack Horton
Gadsden
American Legion Band of
Revival services in Phil Campbell and Hartselle
Rev. N. H. Abernathy assists Rev. Aldridge at Phil Campbell in conducting revival services while currently in Hartselle on August 9 special report.
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Hartselle
N. H. Abernathy
Aldridge
Phil Campbell
Ala
Poem by George F. Walker Voices Morgan County Education Candidate
A poem by George F. Walker the second portrays Professor Henry T. Lile as a candidate for Morgan County superintendent of education. Walker, a former student, voluntary contributes the piece to support Lile’s campaign.
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Daily Today
George F. Walker
Henry T. Lile
Morgan County
Young Walker
Professor Lile
Eleventh Hour Rumors Spread In Political Campaign
Rumors of last minute political propaganda circulate as supporters push favorites. The Daily refuses participation in rumor mill activity and urges the public to verify motives and information before believing or sharing claims.
Infant Emily Jean Taylor Rears Tragic Loss
Infant Emily Jean Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs James Taylor is mourned as friends extend deep sympathy. The brief notice notes the infant’s death and conveys condolences from the family and community.
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Emily Jean Taylor
James Taylor
Town Creek Wins Twice Over Elkmont in North Alabama League
Town Creek remains in the postseason chase by defeating Elkmont in both ends of a twin bill at Town Creek. In the opener the Creeks rallied to win in the ninth frame after trailing 10 to 8, aided by a Williams walk, Sanders single, Masterson fielder’s choice, and Harbin two base hit. Elkmont forfeited the second game 7-0.
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Town Creek
Elkmont
Athenians Lose Pair of Scraps in Baseball Setback
The Athenians drop a twin bill to Haleyville by 8-7 and 7-3, losing their lead in the North Alabama Amateur circuit. Athens falls to second as Rogersville trails by one game. Athens record 13-9, Rogersville 13-7.
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North Alabama
Haleyville
Athens
Rogersville
West Visits His New School In Greensboro
Pete West plans to transfer athletic duties from Alabama Military Institute Anniston to Southern Military Academy Greensboro next fall. He is visiting Greensboro and has written relatives there that he is delighted with his new school.
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Pete West
Alabama Military Institute
Anniston
Southern Military Academy
Greensboro
Henry T. Lile an admired all around scholar and preacher
George Fuller Walker II praises Henry T. Lile as a remarkable Trinity tutor famed for memory, forethought, and eloquence. The verse extols his knowledge from philosophy to teaching, noting his noble bearing and wide influence in literature, faith, and public life.
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George Fuller Walker II
Creekers Feast On Elkmont Win Six In League
Town Creek leads Elkmont 6 three against the foe in eight starts this season with Elkmont struggling as the first year of organized baseball for the town shows. The Creekers would claim the league flag with continued success.
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Elkmont
Town Creek
Creekers
Giants Narrow Gap After Two Wins In National League
Giants win two against the Pirates 9 to 1 and 7 to 2, aided by steady pitching from Walker and Hubbell. Cubs top Braves 6 to 1 with Seibold knocked out in seventh. Babe Herman stars Robin outburst 11 to 5, going 4 for 4.
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Giants
Walker
Hubbell
Terry
Grimm
Blair
Cubs
Braves
Seibold
Baby Show at Pearl-Vaughn Theatre Monday Night
A baby show for children under six will be screened at the Pearl-Vaughn theatre Monday night with prizes awarded. The program also features a feature picture.
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Hartselle
Pearl-Vaughn Theatre
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