Dempsey and Ruth Share Spotlight in 1920s Boxing and Baseball Talk
The piece surveys Ruth's plate readiness and Connie Mack's warning that a single series may decide the pennant between the A's and Yankees. It also recalls Jack Dempsey's post boxing career, notes on Firpo's wealth, and Alfredo Porzio’s view of Dempsey as the hardest hitter.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Athletics
Connie Mack
Yankees
Firpo
Dempsey
Alfredo Porzio
Tunney
Porzio
United States
Mauler
Huntsville Golfer Wins Valley Championship in Tennessee
Bob Lowry a 19 year old from Huntsville captured the Tennessee Valley Golfing Association championship at Graymere Country Club Columbia Tennessee. He finished 81 for the final 18 holes to post 81 76 73 14. He beat C H of Franklin by ten strokes. D L Martin of Valley Country Club was the only entrant scoring 333 in first play. Morris of Murfreesboro led the second flight and Harry a 13 year old from Mur
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Bob Lowry
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley Golfing Associaaion
Graymere
Columbia
Tenn
Tul- Tenn
Lowry
C. H
Franklin
D. L. Martin
Val- Country Club
Morris
Murphreesboro
Harry
Burning Bush on Highway Sparks Local Theories
Motorists reported a burning bush in the median of the Bee Line highway near the new mill at the south entrance. Eyewitnesses describe live embers and a size large enough to rival a car but no official explanation has been provided yet.
Former Decatur Boy Passes Naval Examination
Vestal Coggins, a former Decatur resident, has successfully passed examinations for the Naval school at Hampton Roads in the field of electrical trades.
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Decatur
Vestal Coggins
Naval School At
Hampton Roads
Alabama Prospects for Fall Football Look Questionable
Alabama football faces uncertain prospects as Wade prepares nineteen lettermen for a September 2 initial practice. Veteran leaders include captain Billie Hicks and Tony Holm, with sophomores and freshmen expected to bolster the squad. Georgia Tech looms as a strong conference contender.
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Crimson Tide
Wade
University of Alabama
Bama
Freshie
Alabama
Georgia Tech
Tech
Wademen
Billie Hicks
Hicks
Molton Smith
Birmingham
Molton
Tony Holm
Sam Weaver
Jess Ebert
Hugh Starling
Monk Campbell
Frank Howard
Dave Boykin
John Miller
Frank Kendall
Anthony Jeanette
Fred Sington
Ralph McRight
Edgar Dobbs
Albert Elmore
Charles Clements
Jimmie Moore
Melvin Vines
Billie Brown
J. H. Smith
Floyd Dobbs
Cecil Hurt
Stadium
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Sewanee
Vanderbilt
Nashville
University of Kentucky
Montgomery
Atlanta
University of Georgia At
Barons Hold Pel Attack 10 Count In League Action
The Barons held the Pelicans to a 7-6 win as Sturdy homered and a ninth inning rally produced two runs. Francis and Hasty outpitched the Pel tiwirlers with 13 hits for each team. Those Vols beat the Bears 10-5 to stay within a game and a half of the Barons. Adams and Poole homered for the Vols, while Chapman and Winsett went deep for the Bears. Memph is fea tured a 3-0 Memphis win as Jeanes and Farrell homered. Atlanta knocked off Little Rock 9-4 behind Leo Moon as six runs came in the second inning.
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New Orleans Pelicans
Barons
Vols
Mobile
Pelicans
Sturdy
Francis
Hasty
Bears
Adams
Poole
Chapman
Winsett
Frey
Harry Kelly
Noogans
Chicks
Memphis
Jeanes
Farrell
Atlanta
Little Rock
Leo Moon
Moon
Poole Ties Southern League Home Run Record
Jim Poole hit his 30th home run Sunday afternoon in Nashville tying Nick Cullop’s single season record. The Nashville first baseman has weeks left to chase a new mark and possibly break the record.
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Jim Poole
Nashville
Poole
Nick Cullop
Southern and American League Game Schedule Today
Mobile plays Nashville Chattanooga faces New Orleans Memphis meets Birmingham in the Southern League. In the American League Philadelphia visits St Louis Washington travels to Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at Detroit. In the National League Chicago goes to New York Pittsburgh visits Philadelphia St Louis plays Cincinnati at Boston.
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Birmingham-Southern
Tuscaloosa
Howard College
Birmingham
Tulane
New Orleans
Miss. A. & M
Georgia
Nashville Edmaareeninenesin
New Orleans Seteeeeetenseeres
Memphis Teen
Eren Mooseansans Succeeso
Atlanta
Southern League
Mobile
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
National League
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Polls and Games
Yesterday results include Nashville beating Mobile 10 to 5 and Memphis 3, Chattanooga 7, New Orleans 6, Atlanta 9, Little Rock 4. St Louis 4, Philadelphia 3, Boston 5, Detroit 4 in 11 innings, Washington 8, Chicago 3, New York 2, Chicago 1, New York 0, Boston 10, Gindgati 9, and St Louis 3 beating 2.
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Nashville
Mobile
Memphis
Chattanooga C. Ham
New Orleans
Atlanta
Little Rock
Returns to Work After Illness at The Daily
Verbon Lowery an attache in the composing room forces of The Daily resumed duties today after several days illness caused by malaria. He had been confined to his home during his illness and is now reported improvement.
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Verbon Lowery
the Daily
Young Lowery
Sewell Finishes Gadsden Project Returns Home
Truett Sewell, once active in local baseball circles, completed work at Gadsden Alabama for Decatur Iron and Steel Co and will spend the vacation near home. He travels to Nashville for a short visit returning later in the week. Sewell is regarded as a top prep school prospect with an outstanding record at Anniston Military Institute.
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Truett Sewell
Gadsden
Ala
Decatur Iron & Steel Co
Alabama
Sewell
Nashville
Tenn
Anniston Military Institute
Riverview Point Sees Return as Popular River Resort
Numbers of people enjoy swims in the Tennessee river at Riverview Water Point, a site revived after several years. If popularity continues, the location may become a swimming resort again next summer season.
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Tennessee River
Riverview
Dusty Cooke and Ben Chapman to Join Yankees in Fall
In a Bonds of friendship on the field, Al Dusty Cooke and Ben Chapman from St. Paul and Asheville pass two seasons in the minor leagues. Both are Yankees prospects recalled after the season to form a major league duo. Cooke led the American Association in hitting for 11 weeks with averages near .380 and above .400, while Chapman led in runs and total bases. The St. Paul twins also dominated the league home run race at times.
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ST. Paul
Damon and
Pythias
Dusty” Cooke
Ben Chapman
Asheville
New York Yankees
Cooke
Chapman
St. Paul Twins
Falkville Doctor Watches Riggs Daily Cubs Record
Dr J B Elliott a Falkville physician watches Riggs Stephenson’s daily record with the Chicago Cubs. Elliott knows the Riggs and Stephenson families from the same South Alabama neighborhood before moving to Falkville.
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J. B. Elliott
Falkville
Riggs Stephenson
Chicago Cubs
Elliott
Riggs
Elliotts
Stephensons
South Alabama
Hank Gowdy Stars In Brave Line-Up Again
Hank Gowdy returned to the Boston Braves lineup as a bat in coach, four for four at the plate in Sunday action. Rabbitt Maranville also starred for the Braves, driving in four runs as the 1914 world champions team history looms.
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Hank Gowdy
Boston Braves
Gowdy
Braves
Rabbitt Maranville
Maranville
Mor ley Jennings Sets Arkadelphia Golf Record At Course
Baylor University athletic director and football coach Mor ley Jennings shot 34 for nine holes at Arkadelphia Country Club to set a new record on the 3 600 yard course with four birdies and four under par.
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Arkadelphia, Ark
Morley Jennings
Baylor University
Arkadelphia Country Club
Sacred Harp Sing Will Open Friday in Birmingham
The B. F. White Sacred Harp singers will start a three day convention in Birmingham Friday with singing continuing through Friday Saturday and Sunday. A number of singers from this section of the state plan to attend the event.
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B. F. White Sacred Harp Singers
Birmingham
Milk at Ordinary Temperatures Weight Figure
Milk at ordinary temperatures weighs 8.69 pounds per gallon, a standard density figure used in cooking and dairy measurements.
Babe Ruth and Chuck Klein Tie For Home Run Lead
Babe Ruth moves into a tie with Chuck Klein of the Phillies at 33 homers for the season. Klein, who had slumped, shows signs of regaining form as both stars lead in home runs across the two major leagues.
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Babe Ruth
Ruth
Chuck Klein
Phils
Klein
Real Champion in Swim Meet Here
People of Decatur and vicinity can watch a real swimming and diving champion at Malone Pool this evening. Donald Grubbs, visiting relatives, is invited to compete and holds Alabama state champion status with fame from West Virginia and Ohio. He is praised for scholastic and athletic records and has won the Norman Buck trophy from the Birmingham Athletic Club.
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Decatur
Malone Pool
Donald Grubbs
Young Gruggs
Alabama
West Virginia
Ohio
South
Walter M. Grubbs
Birmingham
Modern South
Grubbs
Norman Buck
Birmingham Athletic Club
Coach Kirby Moves to Haleyville Alabama as Principal
T. L. Kirby who has directed scholastic athletic affairs for years now serves as principal in Haleyville Alabama this year. Mr and Mrs Kirby left for Alabama recently and many Decatur friends regret their move wishing them success.
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T. L. Kirby
Haleyville
Ala
No Bar Hopes Lift for Decatur Grid Warriors
Jumbo Johnson, a giant linesman, trains hard over the summer and is in good trim for the season with the Decatur grid warriors. John son, eager for the first call, is ready to hit the field as hot weather tests players’ resolve.
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Jumbo Johnson
Decatur Grid Warriors
Johnson
Pitching Duels Highlight Leaders In Major Leagues
Sunday reports showcase Malone Gray Lyons Watson Clark among top pitchers as Cubs edge Giants 1-0 and Robins topple Cardinals 3-2. Braves, Browns, and Yankees also win with strong early season performances and defensive plays boosting key victories.
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Malone Stars
Pat Malone
Sam Gray
Ed Lyons
Watson Clark
Malone
Larry Benton
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Pirates
Phillietown
Kiki Cuyler
Stephenson
Heathcote
Benton
Cubs
Bill Terry
Jess Haines
Robins
Cardinals
Frederick
Clark
Braves
Cincinnati
Macks
Lefty Grove
Browns
Grove
Jimmy Foxx
Gray
Brown
Herb Pennock
Yanks
Ted Lyons
Chicago
Lyons
Sox
Ruth
Gehrig
Indians
Garland Braxton
Senators
Hudlin
Fonseca
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Morris
Carroll
Tigers
Shopmen Fall Hard Hit Contest At Somerville
The Louisville and Nashville Shopmen lost 16 to 10 at Somerville on a day when the home club piled up a large early lead. Walter Best started on the mound for the visitors as Somerville battered the ball throughout the game.
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Louisville & Nashville
Somerville
Agate
Walter Best
Kentucky Club To Have 16 Day Race
Henderson Kentucky reports the In augural Day handicap on August 24 with a $1500 purse opening the longest meet at Dade Park Jockey club lasting 16 days. Other features include the A B Dade memorial on August 31 and the Labor Day and Dade Park handicaps on September 7 for $2000 added money each.
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Henderson
Dade Park Jockey Club
Umpire Targeted by Youth With Rubber Band Pins
In Waco Texas a youth used a rubber band and bent pins to aim at Umpire Tom Erwin during a Texas league game. The umpire halted play after persistent attempts and the offender was restrained by police, ending the incident.
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Waco
Tex
Tom Erwin
Erwin
Italian shepherd boy tames eagle with decoy and club
Niccolo Untersteiner, an Italian shepherd, chose a lamb decoy beside a bush to lure an eagle. He killed the depredating bird with a club, ending its threat to his flock.
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Niccolo Untersteiner
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Miami Beach
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Pampas
Luis Firpo
Polo Grounds
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Win
Jim Poole Knots
Gindgati
Pass
The
Sacred Harp Sing
Associated Press
Col
W. H. Miller
Illinois State Department of Registration and Education
Babe
Southland
Kirby
Haleyville, Ala
Speed Ball
Kentucky Club
Hesterfield
Licowrr & Myraxs Tosacco Co
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