Huntsville Boxers Clash in Big Fall Fight Card
More than 500 boxing fans from Huntsville Athens Hartselle and nearby towns will watch Tommy Baker of Huntsville clash with Jimmy Muse in the headliner at Malone Park Tuesday night Promoter C A Grant predicts record turnout for the Decatur card with Baker known as the Huntsville clown and Muse a New Orleans veteran Also on the bill Dummy Robinson of Huntsville will meet Jack Deane of Bessemer in an eight round or mixed rounds bout replacing Battling Taylor versus Bob Stewart due to card changes.
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Cubs Return To Top Of National League Race
The Cubs surge back to the lead of the National League by a point after a 4 to 2 win over the Braves while the Robins fell 7 to 6 to the Cards. Del Bisso n et t’s two errors aided St Louis as Chicago and Cincinnati both won.
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Stribling Seeks New Peak in Boxing Comeback
Georgians 26 year old Willie Stribling, with 115 knockouts in 290 fights, eyes another climb toward title glory. Manager Pa Stribling, mother Ma, and his wife watch as he resumes effort after stinging setbacks against Jimmy Slattery, Paul Berlenback, Tommy Loughran, and Jack Sharkey.
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Associated Press
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New York
Billy the Kid
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Joe Doaks
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Dove shooting season opener set for September first
Morgan county reports indicate abundant doves and strong anticipated sport as sportsmen prepare. Early preparations include oiling fowling pieces and readiness for opening day.
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Deputy Davis Faces Bone Felon Vote for Morgan County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Bud Davis, the Morgan County candidate and son of B. E. Davis, endures a bone felon incident on his right thumb while voters cast ballots to decide if he will succeed his father as sheriff.
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Negro assailant still at liberty after shooting
An unidentified black assailant who on Sunday afternoon shot and seriously wounded Otis Smith, another Black man, remained at large as police continued efforts to nab him. Authorities attributed the shooting to a dispute over a dice game.
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Fred Wall Closes Campaign In City
Fred Wall, candidate for circuit solicitor, closed his campaign in the city with two addresses on Bank Street and at the YMCA. He was met by good crowds during the events.
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Phone Operators To Be Kept Busy In Primary Returns
Election officials and others who compile the votes will rely on telephone lines after polls close as returns come in from across the state. Operators will be kept busy as information flows from the far flung battle front.
Photographic Breakthrough Tracks Golf Swings With Ultra Speed
George Sargent and John Ogle work with C Francis Jenkins to film Bobby Jones Harry Vardon and Joyce Wethered at East Lake Atlanta using a 48 lens high speed camera. The device records 3200 pictures per second and slows a golf swing from about a second to four minutes on screen.
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Faber Checks The Champs In 8 To 3 Win
Red Faber used a strong spitball to pace the White Sox to an 8 to 3 victory over the Athletics, forcing Rube Walberg from the mound. Goos Goslin homered twice as Detroit varied results across league action.
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Dirt Is Broken For New Sewers In West Decatur
The Hornbuckie Construction Company of Atlanta has been awarded the sewer contract for West Decatur. Thirty three laborers begin breaking dirt on the north side of Vine Street as crews push work forward as fast as feasible.
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Four-Game Series May Decide National League Pennant
The Cubs and Robins start a four game series that could decide the NL pennant race. Chicago holds an advantage in won and lost games against the Dodgers this season.
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Docket Setting Nears Completion for County Court Session
The docket for the upcoming September County Court session is nearly complete and will be ready for perfection within a day. Judge W T Lowe will preside and aims to handle each case as scheduled, ensuring orderly progression of the docket.
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Slugger George Watkins Earns Cardinals OF First Base Run
George Watkins, hitting .350, has forced his way into the St. Louis Cardinals lineup. He plays in the outfield and at first base, providing a versatile edge for the club.
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George Watkins
St. Louis Cardinals
Evangelist Tucker to Speak at Louisville NashVille Shops
The Rev. George Tucker, noted evangelist, will address workers at the Louisville and Nashville shops at noon Wednesday during a revival visit. He previously spoke at the shop gates to a large crowd.
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Summer Coal Sales Rise in Decatur
Dealers report heavy summer coal sales as residents buy for next winter. Prices are set to rise after the first of next month, prompting more filling of coal bins in Decatur than in previous summers.
Bancroft Hitting for Baronials After Slump
Billy Bancroft, the sensational young Baronials second baseman, ends a hitting drought with renewed vigor as he powers the attack in the Southern league.
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Joe Tinker Named Manager of Jersey City Skeeters
Joe Tinker former star with the Chicago Cubs and member of the famous Tinker to Evers to Chance double play trio has accepted the post as manager of the Jersey City Skeeters in the International League.
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Barons Rally to Defeat Bears and Claim Second Place
The Barons beat the Bears 7 to 6 in a late rally to tighten their hold on second place. Ludolph left the mound early after being driven from the game. The Crackers defeated the Pels 5 to 2 and 11 to 3, with Francis in the nightcap allowing five scattered hits. The Chicks and Vels split a pair in two tense games, the first ending 5 to 4. Rowlanites won the second game 9 to 2.
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Southern League and nearby matches scheduled today
Memphis plays Nashville Mobile meets Birmingham New Orleans faces Atlanta Little Rock meets Chattanooga Chicago hosts Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland plays Philadelphia two games Detroit at New York St Louis visits Boston Chicago at Washington baseball games set across leagues today
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Baseball scores from Friday across leagues
Nashville edged Memphis 9 to 4 while Birmingham beat Mobile 7 to 6. New Orleans fell to Atlanta 11 to 5 as Chattanooga and Little Rock had an off day. In the national games Chicago beat Boston 4 to 2 and Brooklyn topped St. Louis 7 to nothing. Pittsburgh defeated New York 5 to 4. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4 to 2. St. Louis routed New York 10 to 5 and Washington shaded Cleveland 9 to 3. Boston defeated Detroit 5 to 1 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 8 to 3.
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Goose Goslin Powers Browns with Four Extra-Base Hits
Goose Goslin clouted two home runs and added a double as the Browns built a five run lead before finishing with a strong display. The veteran slugger delivered a potent offensive show yesterday.
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Break For Druggists As Kiwanis Rotary Game Sets Charity Hour
Kiwanis Speed Boys face Rotary Rovers Thursday at 3 30 pm on Connecticut Millfield in a charity exhibition. Manager Connie Mack Dix lists Barrett Shelton Pete Peterson Roy Billings Marvin Rankin as pitchers with John White behind the plate and Nat Greens Leaf at short. Gene Shackleford and Nat Greenleaf sit among the umpires and water boys named for the game. Proceeds go to charity as last week’s 10 9 Rotary win is echoed in promotional notes.
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Terry Leads National Clouters With Narrow Margin
Billy Terry continues to lead the National loop with an average around 410, just ahead of Chuck Klein of the Phillies by a small margin.
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