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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1930

Page

7

Barons Rally to Even Series With Memphis Nine

The Barons defeated Memphis 9 to 5 as Touchstone held the Chicks until the sixth inning and Bob Hasty finished the game. The Pels beat Lookouts 10 to 6 behind a dozen hits off Ogden and Hollingsworth. Jim Poole homered for the Vols in a split with the Bears, Mobile winning 8 to 4 in the opener and 8 to 3 in the nightcap.

Barons Memphis Touchstone Chicks Bob Hasty Pels Lookouts Ogden Hollingsworth Jim Poole Vols Bears Mobile Leonard

Crowd Hears Tucker Sermon in Tabernacle Night

Evangelist Tucker delivers a forceful sermon in the Tabernacle on What Think Ye of Christ. He argues for Christ’s virgin birth and divine nature and praises Jesus as teacher preacher comforter physician and divine Son of God urging believers to embrace Christ wholly.

Christ the Evangelist Joseph Mary Jesus Temple God The Evangelist Bryan Webster

Weather Man Is Warmly Praised

The weather man today was one of the most popular citizens of the community judging from the numerous compliments heard by a letter for The Daily as he made regular morning rounds in search of news. Temperatures were comfortable not too hot nor too cold. Last night Decatur residents slept under cover and this morning moved with a spring in their steps.

Daily Decatur

Appling Sold to the White Sox for Record Price

Luke Appling, former Crackers star, has been sold to the Chicago White Sox. R. J. Spiller of Atlanta refused to reveal the amount, only calling it a record price.

Luke Appling Oglethorpe Crackers White Sox R. J. Spiller Atlanta

Baseball results from Southern and American leagues

Southern League games include Birmingham 9 Memphis 5 New Orleans 10 Chattanooga 6 Nashville 4 8 Mobile 8 3 Atlanta Little Rock night game American League scores show St Louis 7 Philadelphia 0 New York 3 Chicago 0 Cleveland 7 7 Boston 2 3 Detroit 2 Washington 1 National League results Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia 9 6 Chicago 8 6 second game 144 innings darkness Boston 4 Cincinnati 0 New York 4 St Louis 2

Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Atlanta Little Rock Nashville Chattanooga Mobile Philedebinia Bae Ae Washington New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Atlanta Little Rock Boston

Goslin Belts Three Homers In Browns Athletics Showcase

Goose Goslin equalled the world record by belting three consecutive home runs in the Browns win over the Athletics 7 to 0. Blaeholder allowed five hits for Cleveland while Charney Ruffing held the Yankees to two in a 3 to 0 victory over the White Sox. Wes Ferrell's 21st win led the Indians to a 7 to 2 triumph over the Red Sox in a double bill, and Earl Whitehill extended a win streak as the Tigers beat the Nationals 2 to 1.

Goose Goslin Browns Athletics Blaeholder Champs Charney Ruffing Yanks New Yorkers White Sox Caraway Wes Ferrell Indians Red Sox Tribe Lawson Earl Whitehill Brown Siska Tigers Nats

Amatuer League Tightens Chase in North Alabama Standings

Rogersville holds a one game edge atop the North Alabama Amateur circuit as teams jockey for position. Athens sits second at 14 10, Cullman 12 11, Haleyville 12 12, Town Creek 11 12, Elkmont appears likely to drop out of the running as the season ends. several clubs may still swap places in the final stretch.

North Alabama Rogersville Athens Cullman Haleyville Town Creek Elkmont

Giants Move Into Second Position In Tight National League Race

The Giants beat the Cards 4 to 2 behind Carl Hubbell as they move into second place, pushing the Robins to third and Cubs back. Phils win 9 to 8 over the Cubs and tie 6 to 6 in 16 innings. Pirates hammer Brooklyn 8 to 0. Reds drop 14th loss in 16 as Braves win 4 to 0.

Giants Robins Cubs Carl Hubbell Phils George Kelly Lester Bell Brooklyn Swetonic Pirates Reds Frankhouse Braves

Basketball slate includes Birmingham Memphis and Brooklyn Cincinnati

Scheduled games feature Birmingham at Memphis Atlanta at Little Rock Chattanooga at New Orleans Mobile at Nashville New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburgh St Louis at Washington and Detroit at Philadelphia with no results.

Horton To Preside Over Cullman Court

Judge James E. Horton of Athens will convene the September term of Cullman County Circuit Court on the first day with many important cases on the docket awaiting trial. Attorneys prepare for sessions and it is believed many cases may be removed from the docket as a result.

Circuit Court Cullman County James E. Horton Athens

Athens Plans Fall Trade Days To Boost Business

Athens merchants announce a revival of the fall trade days tradition to stimulate business after last year's lapse. The events will be held in the coming season with two weeks between each day and money prizes awarded to winners.

Athens Ala

Referee Bolton Tops Malone Park Card With Scrapper Skill

Bushy Bolton of Huntsville refereed the bouts on the Legion card in Malone park last night and is a fighter of considerable reputation. Sam Holman, the Huntsville post’s announcer, filled a similar capacity for the local post last night.

Bushy Bolton Huntsville Legion Malone Park Sam Holman Huntsville Post

Revival Services Draw Large Crowds in Corinth

Large crowds attend revival services in Corinth this week led by Rev. Peppers Rev. Williams Rev. Denny and others. Services are held daily at 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening.

Corinth Peppers Williams Denny

July Accidents Reported Fatalities in Alabama

During July Alabama recorded 150 fatal accidents. Auto wrecks caused 46 deaths while home accidents led to 62 fatalities. Industrial accidents accounted for 15 deaths, highlighting a range of fatal causes across settings.

Alabama

Bozo to Fight in Huntsville Ring August 29

The Birmingham clown Bozo will appear in a Huntsville card on August 29. He is set to meet Jimmy O'Hara in the main bout as the lineup is being arranged.

Battling Bozo Birmingham Huntsville Jimmy O'Hara

James Vandiver Sues Sharrett for 500 Damages Over Entry

James Vandiver files in circuit court seeking 500 dollars in damages from Joe Sharrett alleging wrongful entry onto Vandiver’s premises and refusal to leave after being warned. Case placed on the docket awaiting trial in regular manner.

James Vandiver Joe Sharrett

Crash on Decatur Moulton Highway Near Five Points

A Ford sedan driven by Virgil Byars of Fairfield lost control Saturday afternoon and struck a parked truck near Five Points. Floyd Hill, nearby, suffered a foot injury as the truck body was knocked off. Byars’ car was nearly wrecked.

Five Points Decatur-Moulton Virgil Byars Fairfield Floyd Hill Byars

Vinemont Invades Corinth for Saturday Baseball Clash

CORINTH Aug. 20 Special The Vinemont baseball team travels to Corinth on Saturday August 23 to face the Corinthians in a matchup expected to be tight as the teams are evenly matched.

Corinth Vinemont Corinthians

Mortgagee Attorney Listed in Security Document

G. G mee cee GEO. C. JOHNSON serves as attorney for the mortgagee in the filing.

Geo. C. Johnson Mortgagee

Rev George Tucker to Address Decatur Kiwanis Club

Rev George Tucker, conducting community revival services, will speak to the Decatur Kiwanis club during its Thursday meeting at the Y M C A. The gathering is set to begin at 12 15 p m.

George Tucker Decatur Kiwanis Club Y. M.C Kiwanis

Dawson Hames Found After Months Away

Friends of Dawson Hames announce his return after spending several months in New Mexico. He was located in Roswell and has come back to Union Hill.

Union Hill Dawson Hames New Mexico Roswell

Legion boxing card slated for September 5 in town

Local American Legion post will present another boxing card on September 5. Jimmy James, in charge of bouts for the Legion, announced the event in connection with promoter Glang.

American Legion Post Jimmy James the Legion Glang

Crawford Leaves Grove for Yonkers Home

Clyde Crawford, after two weeks visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W T Crawford at Center Grove, has returned to his home in Yonkers New York.

New York Center Grove Clyde Crawford W. T. Crawford Yonkers New York

Legion Band Adds Feature at Huntsville Post Event

The Huntsville post of the American Legion showcased its band during a local bout last night. The musical numbers provided an attractive added feature to the program. Liano Texas saw two days of unusual weather with 103 degree afternoons and cool nights.

Huntsville The American Legion Liano Texas

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