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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1930

Page

6

Rogersville Extends North Alabama Amateurs Lead

Rogersville clings to the lead after defeating Town Creek 15 to 5 in North Alabama play. Rogersville piled 15 hits led by Cox with three and Harris fanning six, while Town Creek managed 13 hits with N Almon and Masterson each at three. The game lasted two hours and five minutes with multiple extra-base hits and three-base efforts highlighted by Kimrel and Patterson among Rogersville batters.

Rogersville North Alabama Town Creek Cox Harris N. Almon Masterson Down Creek Abs Ft. H. Po. A Almon Williams Harbin Corum Kimbrel Horton Falmon Aele Harris Rogersville Ab R. H. Po A. E Jones Rty Patterson F. Almon W. Fuqua Rose Cooke

Baseball scores from American League action

The American League games included Philadelphia defeating Cleveland 7 to 2, Detroit 8 over New York 10, Washington 7 over Chicago 4, and St. Louis 7 over Boston 2.

Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit New York Washington Chicago St. Louis Boston

Striblings Plan Foreign Bout Talk in New York Visit

The Striblings William L and Pa arrived in New York to discuss a foreign boxing match. Jefferson Davis Dickson accompanied them seeking talks with Schmeling's manager about a bout in London or Berlin.

the. Striblings William L New York Jefferson Davis Dickson Schmeling London Berlin

Southern League and National League Baseball Schedule

Today features Little Rock at Nashville, Nashville at Atlanta, New Orleans at Birmingham, and Memphis at Chattanooga in two games. NL matchups include Boston at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at Boston, Detroit at New York, and Cleveland at Philadelphia.

Southern Leagu Club Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Little: Rock Om Chattanooga Nashville Mobile W. i. Pet Chinkesop Ee Brooklyn New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Lee Philadelphia Washington New WOPR Cleveland Detroit Chicago Sam Little Rock Detriot

Sports scores roundup from multiple city matchups

Nashville defeated Memphis 20 to 8 while Mobile beat Birmingham 4 to 1 and New Orleans won 15 to 10 against Atlanta. Chicago topped Brooklyn 15 to 5 and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 8 to 4. New York edged Cincinnati 7 to 6. Chattanooga beat Little Rock 3 to 2 and Boston with St. Louis faced rain.

Nashville Memphis Little Rock Chattanooga Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Boston-St. Louis

Daily Crossword Puzzle For Wednesday

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Bears win 4 to 1 as Lindstrom limits Barons to two singles

Alex Lindstrom held the Barons to a pair of singles, one an error, and the Bears won 4 to 1. Meanwhile New Orleans edged Birmingham in a Cracker series game 15 to 10. The Pels and Vols produced busy bats with leads, while Eckert out-pitched Davis in the Pebs 3 to 2 win.

Alex Lindstrom Barons Bears Pels New Orleans Birmingham Crax Audrey Smith Juanita Gray Io Police

Tone Control Lets You Shape Bass Or Treble With Ease

A new Tone Control feature highlights adjustable bass or treble to tailor radio sound. The system promises richer personal listening by letting users emphasize preferred frequencies.

Caught Short at the Princess in a Gorge of Guffaws

The new MGM comedy Caught Short plays at the Princess starring Polly Moran and Marie Dressler as a Washington Square landlady and her cautious friend in a brisk market satire. Anita Page and Charles Morton add romance while T Roy Barnes Herbert Prior and Edward Dillon support as boarders with Chuck Riesner directing the brisk farce. The film moves to a market crash with comic pretension and features strong performances from Dressler and Moran.

Movieland Marc Dressler Polly Moran M-G-M Pricess Theatre Washington Square N.Y Marie Dressler Anita Page Charles Morton Fur Nish T. Roy Barnes Herbert Prior Edward Dilon Chuck Riesner

Wheelbarrow Bet Wins Ride for Local Friends

Friends of Russell Lynne and Leonard Lanier paid off a playful election bet with a wheelbarrow ride. Lynne gave Lanier a ride from the Decatur Drug Company corner to the YMCA after betting on the Seybourn Lynne versus Julian Harris race.

Russell Lynne Leonard Lanier Lynne Mr. Lanier Decatur Drug Company

Inquiries Persist About Tight Georgia Election Race

Daily receives continuing inquiries by phone and personal calls about the governor’s race and county campaigns. Rain interrupted in‑person chatter but calls continued. a Savannah tablet will mark where Georgia’s Gazette was published.

Savannah Georgia The Gazette

Trail Planned From Death Valley to Mt Whitney Summit

A planned route traverses from Death Valley California below sea level to the summit of Mount Whitney at 14 496 feet, outlining a long high altitude journey.

Death Valley Cal Mt. Whitney

Judge to Decide Identities of Bamberger Watkins Babies

Superior Judge Joseph Sabath will determine the identities of the Bamberger Watkins infants in Chicago after extensive tests by scientists. The case centers on custody and guardianship issues as authorities seek to clarify parentage and rightful guardianship.

Joseph Sabath Bamberger Watkins Chicago

Storrs Leads Morgan County for Commissioner Race

Seth P. Storrs wins Morgan County commissioner of agriculture and industry with 1836 votes leading J. M. Moore who has 1463 and H. W. Swet with 855 in the race.

Storrs Morgan County Seth P. Storrs

Belle View Church Opens Sing School Under Wallace

A singing school is in progress at Belle View church on the Moulton pike, directed by Decatur singer W R Wallace. A class of 38 students is enrolled, the third school of the season.

Belle View Church Moulton Pike W.R. Wallace Decatur

Watermelon Grower Shows Fruit Inside Two-Gallon Jug

B. H. Brown of Flint neighborhood brought a two gallon jug to The Daily office containing a fully ripe watermelon grown inside the vessel. He planned to seal the jug airtight to preserve the melon indefinitely.

B. H. Brown Daily_office

Baseball Roundup: Key Wins and Slugging Leaders

The Athletics beat the Tribe 7 to 2 as Earnshaw earned his 18th win of the year. Senators toppled the White Sox 7 to 4 with timely hitting. Goslin powered the Browns past the Red Sox 7 to 2 with a homer and four RBIs. Yankees routed the Tigers 10 to 8, scoring ten early runs before Pipgras faltered in the fifth and Rufing came in.

Athletics Tribe Earnshaw Senators White Sox Nats Sox Goslin Browns Red Sox Yankees Tigers George Pipgras Rufing

Lawrence Vote To Be Counted Soon

The official Lawrence county tally will begin Friday with preliminary figures reported as practically correct. Word came today from Moulton that the count is imminent and dependable.

Lawrence Lawrence County Moulton

Chapel School Closes Saturday With Final Singing Program

Saturday at 7 30 p m Johnson Chapel will host the closing program of a highly successful singing school directed by Leonard C Wallace. The Chapel class will perform a varied program with singers from Decatur taking part. all are invited to attend.

Johnson Chapel Leonard C. Wallace The Chapel Singing School Decatur

Hop Production Down On Pacific Coast By Half

Hop production on the Pacific coast is estimated to be half of last year due to a 40 percent cut in acreage. The situation affects growers and markets across the region.

Pacific Coast

Fans Pleased By Vines Selection As Aggies Coach

The Alabama Courier reports fans in estone county praise the choice of Vines former Alabama luminary as coach of the Aggies. Vines played for the Crimson Tide and was regarded as one of the top blocking backs in the Southern Conference.

Alabama Courier Estone County Vines Alabama Aggies Crimson Tide West Coast

Athenians Hold Edge in Flag Battle

The Athenians beat Elkmont 8 to 6 to stay within 1 1/2 games of Rogersville, which holds the league lead after a slow stretch. Athens remains at the top of the standings in the North Alabama Amateur circuit.

North Alabama Athenians Elkmont Folks Rogersville Athens Folks Athens

Dodgers Crush Cubs in Big 15 to 5 Victory

After a five game skid the Brooklyn Dodgers exploded offensively to rout the Chicago Cubs 15 to 5. Four Cub pitchers struggled as the Dodgers built a big lead in the later innings. The Giants edged the Reds 7 to 6 in ten, Lindstrome homering for the Giants. The Pirates beat the Phillies 8 to 4 as Kremer settled after a rough start.

Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs Cub Robins Giants Reds Lindstrome Gritz Bucs Phils Kremer

Final Game Today at Creek Diamond

Town Creek and Rogersville meet at Town Creek for the North Alabama amateur season finale at 3 30 with an excellent crowd expected for the wind up.

Creek Diamond Town Creek Rogersville North Alabama

Baseball Game Between Clubs Rained Out

The Decatur Rotary club and Decatur Kiwanis club game at Connecticut Mil field was canceled due to rain. Owen Bell, Rotary committee chairman, announced the postponement at noon.

Decatur Rotary Club Decatur Kiwanis Club Connecticut Milfield Owen Bell Rotary Committee

Campaign slogan from Washington state constable

A Washington state constable runs a campaign with the line If you want to be arrested in a courteous manner elect me signaling a focus on orderly law enforcement and courteous procedure.

Washington State

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