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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

6

Wells Holds Chicks To Seven Hits As Barons Go To Front

The Barons beat the Chicks 4 1 in Birmingham as Moss sparked early offense and a two run lead, then held on with late runs. Grant Gillis, hit in practice, sat out by order. Lookouts topped the Pels 3 0 behind McEvoy’s strong pitching and timely hits. Crackers defeated Little Rock 2 0, Olson superb on the mound. Bears defeated Vols 7 3 as Frey struggled, with Knode and Welch producing key hits. Phils edged by Braves in cellar clash as both teams totaled 23 runs in the exhibition.

Wells Barons Eary Moss Memphis Birmingham Jen Chicks Grant Gillis University of Alabam Dobbs Gillis Lookouts McEvoy Wyatt Morgan Karr Pels Noogan Valentine Neihat Eddie Lewis Milton Stock Mobile Bears Vols Fritz Coumbe Fritzie Boy Bears Fred Johnson Valace To Hill Volunteers Manavyer Hamilton Johnson Hamilton Benny Frey Frey

Acosta Hit In Head By Malone In Doubleheader

Star Louisville outfielder Acosta was struck near the right ear by Pat Malone’s fast “sailer” pitch during yesterday’s doubleheader. He collapsed, received extreme unction before transport, and was hospitalized in serious condition. Malone’s speed and control were noted in training.

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Independents Set Thursday Showdown at Malone Park

Independent 10 team plans a Thursday game at Malone Park with Purifoy likely to pitch against locals. Lawrence County standout Val may again throw, after a season marked by a no hit streak and a recent leg injury recovery. The 4 PM contest pits two rival clubs in a late spring clash in Valley.

Dents

Lawn Fete At St Ann's Wednesday In Evening

Ladies of St Ann's Catholic will hold a lawn fete on the church lawn Wednesday evening. The fete starts at six o'clock and invites the public to attend. Cake and cream will be served.

St. Ann’s

Mackes Victorious In Exhibition Showdown

Philadelphia Mackmen beat Johnnies 4 to 0 in an exhibition game. Baker limited the visitors to four scattered hits as the Mackmen offense produced eleven hits.

Philadelphia Mackmen Johnstown Baker Johrnniés

Leighton Falls to Courtland in Afternoon Contest

Leighton trailed Courtland by a large margin in an afternoon game, with Courtland building a big lead while Leighton tightened the score late after McRight collected his first hit in the seventh inning.

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Sewell Likely Out of Jay Lineup for Season

Sewell will not appear in the Jay lineup again this season after accepting a job with Ross Construction Co. on the Ten ee river bridge. Morgan County products are sold in Decatur as the market center grows. bridge work and local commerce boost development prospects.

Wett Sewell Jay Ross Construction Conny Tenee River Morgan County Decatur Teatur

You Know a Tonic Boosts Appetite and Color

An old tonic promises powerful vitality from STELEN CHILL TONIC. It claims to produce a nourishing restoring effect that makes you feel hungrier and return color to the face.

Call Albany 46 for job-work estimates

A Daily representative will call on you to discuss estimates for your job-work needs.

Albany

Thrasher Family Forms Noted Local Basketball Team

The Thrasher family on Hillsboro route 'ote forms a well known basketball unit. Li S. Thrasher, father of the youths, supports the team as the boys practice after work near their home, keeping in year round trim on a near by court.

Thrasher Hillsboro Ote Li S. Thrasher

Barrett slams 34th homer as Knoxville Greenville clash

Bill Barrett the South Atlantic's home run king belted his 34th of the season in the seventh inning of the Knoxville Greenville tassel game. He is a catcher and drove in one run with a man aboard.

Bill Barrett Barrett

Babe Ruth Shines in Exhibition As Indians Beat Yanks 8 to 5

Babe Ruth homered in an exhibition for the Indianapolis club but the run did not count toward his season total. Indianapolis defeated the Yankees 8 to 5 after the Yanks outhit the Indians 14 to 12.

Babe Ruth Indianapolis Yanks Indians Paolino Uzcudum Jack Delaney New York Dela F

International League standings note scores

Buffalo lost to Newark 5-9 while Newark won 6-1. Syracuse routed Reading 9-2 as Reading fell to 1-3. Rochester beat Baltimore 8-0 while Toronto and Jersey City were 0-0 in their matchup.

Buffalo Newark Syracuse Reading Rochester Baltimore Toronto Jersey City

Valley Country Club Extends Golf Qualifying Week

Golfers at Valley Country Club receive another week to qualify for the Decatur Daily tournament. Pro George Curtis says this extra week may also count as qualifying for all entrants. Qualifying aims to set flights not handicaps, with finals likely in September.

the Valley Country Club Decatur Daily

Jays Play Friday At Park In JC Season Finish

The Jays of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will play at Leighton Club on the local diamond Friday afternoon, marking the second meeting with the Leighton team this week. First pitch is at four o clock.

Jays Junior Chamber of Commerce Leighton Club

Yesterday's Baseball Results From Southern and National Leagues

In the Southern League Nashville fell to Mobile 3 to 4 while Memphis lost 3 to 4 at Birmingham. Little Rock was blanked 0 to 2 by Atlanta and Chattanooga lost 0 to 3 at New Orleans. In the National League Boston defeated Philadelphia 12 to 11 in the only game scheduled. American League had an open date with no games.

National League Boston Philadelphia Southern League Nashville New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Little Rock Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile

American Association Baseball Scores Feast

Minneapolis 5 Louisville 3. Milwaukee 4 Columbus 2. Kansas City 6 Toledo 1.

American Association Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo

Fragmented Text From A Playish Exchange

The excerpt presents a dialogue with characters Fay, Joe, and Gladys in a casual domestic scene. It includes a quirky line about revivals and an offhand remark on weight and scales, conveying a light, playful tone.

When Rivers Close and Roads Divide a Dreaming Town

A nostalgic verse collage contrasts dams, roads, and changing landscapes with old songs and rural scenes. It notes the Shannon dam, a Mandalay road, and shifting leisure places while weaving in familiar names and tunes to reflect modern disruption and curiosity from an eight year old question about the world’s shape.

Hanley To Bring New Tricks To Northwestern Football Men

Northwestern University prepares to adopt the Glenn Warner coaching system under Dick Hanley a former Haskell coach. The plan includes signaled plays no huddle and numbered calls with spring practice already showing initial adoption as Hanley builds a veteran squad for fall workouts.

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Whimsical Odds and Ends From a Bygone Daily

A playful collage of quips and observations shows flapper courtesy, social bustle, and sharp one liners. Notes touch on fairness respect and city growth with light humor about manners, labor, grooming, and commerce. The piece reflects period wit and everyday life.

National Game Taps Girl Umpire in Pacific Coast League

Anna Bell Hirst a Los Angeles schoolteacher earns notice as a qualified umpire. She plans to wear the blue regulation suit and seeks placement on the PCL salary list, defying stereotypes by calling balls and strikes with authority.

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Millers and Colonels Split Louisville doubleheader

The Millers and Colonels split a Louisville doubleheader. First game ended 5 to 4 in ten innings, Kelleyites winning, and the second game 7 to 3 with Louisville pulling away. Box scores note hits, bases on balls, and fielding plays for both teams.

Millers Colonels Louisville Kelleyites

Today's NBA matchups spark city pride boost for Decatur

A slate includes Nashville at New Orleans Memphis at Birmingham Little Rock at Atlanta Chattanooga at Mobile Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at Detroit St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Decatur urge to boost profile amid tense neighborhood opinion.

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