Central High Grid Team Prepares for Tough Schedule and Rockne Tactics
Central High’s football squad begins practice next week under coaches Taylor and Fuller who return from South Bend with Rockne-Warner coaching insights. The team plans a progressive, deception light offense focusing on the pass with Eddie Eubanks and Charley Smith as early threats. Training will be slow to prevent injuries while the schedule demands peak player durability.
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Central High School
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Fuller
South Bend
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Rockne-Warner School
Eddie Eubanks
Eubanks
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Mr Rockne
Rajah Hornsby Set to Return as Cubs Face Late Push
The Chicago Cubs await Rogers Hornsby’s comeback around August 20 after a fractured left ankle and heel injury. Manager Joe McCarthy relies on the Rajah to restore power, with Footsy Blair filling in at second but lacking Hornsby’s leadership and extra-base threat. Hornsby’s prior .325 season pace and strong August–September splits bolster hopes of a Cubs title run.
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Associated Press
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Pirates
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McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Rogers Hornsby
Back to Duties Co. W Smith Returns to Daily Duties
W Smith of the composing room of The Daily resumes duties after a two week vacation through the western states.
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Co. W. Smith
the Daily
Tex Jeanes Records Odd Triple After Dust Blinds Barons
Tex Jeanes of Memphis, the long serving shortstop, hit an unusual triple yesterday when a dust cloud at the field obscured the ball. Sturdy ducked as the ball was thrown to first, but the official scorer ruled no error and credited Jeanes with a hit.
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Tex Jeanes
Memphis
Barons
Sturdy
Tex
Jeanes
Senators Streak Snapped as Tigers Crush Washington
The Washington Senators saw a six game win streak end when Detroit beat them 15 to 1 behind pitcher Sorrell. The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox split a doubleheader while Cleveland took two from Boston. seven inning limit applied to the final game per Sunday rules.
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Red Sox
Southern League off day for Nashville as Chattanooga visits New Orleans
South league action lists Nashville with an off day while Chattanooga travels to New Orleans for the only scheduled game. National League matchups include Boston at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. American League features Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Philadelphia with Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Boston.
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National League
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Baseball scores across cities and teams
Nashville 10 12 Mobile 1 9 Memphis 12 Birmingham 10 Atlanta 10 Little Rock 0 Chattanooga 1 2 New Orleans 6 2 Pittsburgh 0 Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 5 Boston 4 9 Cincinnati 3 8 New York 12 4 St Louis 4 14
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Cubs Hold Narrow Lead With 5 4 Win Over Phillies
The crippled Cubs stretched their National League lead to 2 1/2 games by beating Philadelphia 5 to 4. Collard's wild eighth inning produced two runs for the Cubs. The Robins beat the Pirates 5 to 0 as Vance allowed eight hits and struck out nine. The Reds dropped two to the Braves 4 3 and 9 8. Giants and Cardinals split, each winning one game 12 4 and 14 4 respectively.
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Cards
Lightning Strikes Decatur Patrolman Home
A lightning bolt hit the home of J. W. McCall, a Decatur police officer, during Sunday's storm. The strike caused a roof hole and minor damage with no injuries reported.
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J. W. McCall
Decatur
Kid Chocolate vs Jack Berg Ends In Close Decision
Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate fights a winded 10 rounds with Jack Berg and earns a decision. Despite the close bout, Chocolate is praised as a premier fighter while officials note age irregularities and boxing rules.
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Jackie
Kid) Berg
Ebony Kid
al Singer
Almon Wins Democratic Nomination by Large Margin
Congressman Edward B. Almon secured the Democratic nomination in the recent primary by an official majority of 2,554 votes. Official tallies from seven counties show Almon leading in Colbert and Jackson and Madison, with Patterson carrying Morgan and Limestone, and close showings in Lawrence and Lauderdale.
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Limestone
Morgan Countians Attend Court in Athens
Several Morgan countians travel to Athens to appear as witnesses after being summoned by local officers for state cases set to go to trial today.
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Decatur Sends Four Players to Southern Military Academy
Decatur will be represented at Southern Military Academy in Greensboro in greater proportion this year. Pete West has enrolled there joining Papenburg Moore and Lanier on the football squad.
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Southern Military Academy
Greensboro
Pete West
West
Papenburg
Moore
Lanier
Dog Killed Prompting Suit Against Bus Line
Fred Terry files in circuit court against Number Seven Bus Lines Incorporated seeking 75 dollars for a bird dog killed by the operator's negligence. The suit, filed by E. Lynne, names the bus line as defendant.
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Fred Terry
Number Seven Bus Lines. Incorporated
8. E. Lynne
Looting Stuns Brant's Restaurant in Hartsville
Officers report a Friday night burglary at Brant's restaurant in Hartsville with little loot taken, mostly cakes and chewing gum. No clues found to aid in solving the mystery.
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Brant
Hartselle
Back from Georgia Hebble Returns from Weekend Visit
Classified advertising manager The Daily Hebble returned today from Georgia where he spent the weekend with relatives.
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J. ©. Hebble
the Daily
Georgia
Rela
Crops Look Good In Decatur Area Dairy Outlook
Observers report the cotton crop around Decatur area shows improvement and a bumper corn crop is expected. Recent rains helped moisture for late corn despite minor cotton setbacks, boosting farmer optimism.
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Decatur
Heavy Rain Douses County After Drought Strain
Heavy rainfall swept the county last Thursday and Sunday afternoon and evening, breaking the drought's grip. A severe electrical storm accompanied the downpour, with reports of general rain across the region.
Elkmont Diamonds Edge Nashville in Weekend Thriller
The Elkmont diamond team defeated Nashville 3 to 2 on Saturday in a tense game. Both clubs showcased strong fielding and timely hitting with standout defense and aggressive baserunning shaping the late innings.
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Waverly Merchants
Nashville
Ana
Leaders Defeat Barons Handily in Four-Game Set
The league-leading Chicks beat the Barons 12 to 10 in Mem yesterday to open a four-game series after an eighth inning rally. The Vols toppled the Bears 10 to 1 and 12 to 9 in two games, combining for 26 hits. Hearn limited Travellers to four hits in a 10 to 0 Crackers win, while the Pels collected a 6 to 1 win over the Noogans as darkness halted a two-all sixth inning rally.
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Games Rained Out In Industrial Loop
All games in the Industrial loop were rained out Saturday. The league has been fortunate for most of the season with few cancellations due to showers.
Postponed Game Between Louisville and Nashville and Connecticut Millmen May Be Thursday
The rained out game between Louisville and Nashville shopmen and Connecticut Millmen may be played Thursday. Efforts were under way to complete arrangements for the contest.
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Louisville and Nashville
Connecticut Millmen
Poole Tops Ruth in Homers With 45 This Season
Jim Poole leads Babe Ruth by one homer after hitting three more round-trippers Sunday to reach 45 for the season. His hot pace may earn him another shot at the major leagues.
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Jim Poole
Nashville Or
Babe Ruth
Poole
Effort to Complete Postponed Industrial League Games
This week will see continued effort to reschedule postponed Industrial league games. Only a few contests remain and opportunities to finish the schedule are limited.
Red Barnes Stars for White Sox in Sunday Twin Bill Victory
Red Barnes starred for the White Sox in the second game of a Sunday double bill. He went three for three with a home run and three RBIs, fueling a win over the Yankees through strong hitting and defensive plays.
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Red Barnes
White Sox
Yanks
Washington Senators Lead Week With Best Record
Washington Senators posted the week's best mark in the American League, winning six straight while dividing attention with Chicago’s Brooklyn win. They piled up 47 runs on 71 hits while holding opponents to 21. Chicago White Sox led the NL with strong defense, and the Cubs, Pirates, and Cardinals battled in the standings as the Giants also posted solid showings.
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Fullerton
Associated Press
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Senators
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Nats
Red Sox
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Lester Bell Moves to First Base for Cubs
Lester Bell subbed at first base for the Chicago Cubs due to the injury to captain Charlie Grimm Saturday. Grimm was sidelined, signaling Bell's role as fill-in at first base.
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Chicago Cubs
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Charlie Grimm
Riverside High Opens Hidden Practice Field
Secret practice will be possible with completion of the new playing field at Riverside High. Central coaches next season will be able to indulge in practice unseen. Heretofore rehearsals required public attention and oversight.
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