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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1927

Page

6

Braves Rally Over Cubs as Pirates Edge Leaders

The Braves defeated the Cubs in a close game lifting them into a key position while the Pirates beat Chicago to close the gap. Hafey and Brown sparked Boston with a record league streak and a late rally. Detroit won to stretch its lead in the American race as Washington slipped and New York faltered.

Pirates Chicago Cubs Bucros Braves Cubs Hal Carlson Deck English Farrell Robertson

Barber Complaint Sparks Divorce Petition in Omaha

Mrs. Ruth Jones of 2702 Bristol St. files for divorce from James B. Jones, a barber who allegedly goes days without speaking. A police officer encounters a house to house salesman seeking arrest after a bizarre encounter with an ice wagon man.

Omaha Bec-News Ruth Jones Bristol St James B

Hens Hit Hard 10 Defeat Amallers In Toledo Tilt

Frank Emmer hits his twenty second homer and Earl Smith adds another as Minneapolis defeats Toledo 9 to 6. Wilson and Hubbell surrender 10 hits over seven and two thirds innings while Maguire and LeBourveau spark Abel hits for Minneapolis.

Wilson Hubbell Toledo Millers Frank Emmer Earl Smith Veach Scott O'Neil Huntzinger Milstead Wboon Ee Hubbel Mses Gowdy Hondadbians Aks Teles Ake Minneapolis Loftus Maguire Grimes

Seven Fairy Tales II The tale strip on cost and art

A dated montage of brief lines from fairy tale segments and proverbs. The collection features a tailor pricing a suit, a henpecked husband warning, a producer fearing art, a fisherman’s pride, a real estate caution, a merchant boast, and a pugilist indifferent to winnings, plus a political line about taxes and doctors.

Love and Light Struck by Midnight Bay Chase

A nocturnal verse-like scene shows a boatman pursuing land as the ocean circles a shoreline. A glowworm traffic guard notes a possibly misaligned beam while a list updates Western League scores for Des Moines Lincoln Tulsa Amarillo Omaha Denver with three games on the slate.

Des Moines Lincoln Tulsa Amarillo Omaha Denver

Yesterday's Results Across Multiple Leagues

Scores from Southern, American, National and minor leagues include Birmingham 8 over Little Rock 2, New York 4 over Cleveland 9, Washington 2 3, Detroit 4 7, Philadelphia 3 6, St Louis 1 Philadelphia 0, Chicago 3 Boston 5, Spartanburgh 7 Charlotte 2, Greenville 3 Columbia 4 in 10 innings, Augusta 2 Knoxville 10, Macon 8 Asheville 6, Jacksonville 3 Savannah 6, Montgomery 0 Columbus 1 Selma 3 Pensacola 4 Albany 0 Waycross 4, Columbus 7 St. Paul 9 Minneapolis 6 Indianapolis 2 Milwaukee 3 Louisville 8 Kansas City 11, Norfolk 4 Portsmouth 8 in 11 innings, others postponed by rain.

South Atlantic Spartanburgh Charlotte Greenville Columbia Augusta Knoxville Macon Asheville American Association Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City

Scores from multiple minor leagues and leagues

Salisbury beats Raleigh 4 to 2 and High Point wins 9 to 5 over Winston Salem with other results in the Piedmont and Cotton States leagues. International and Texas League games include Baltimore 5 Buffalo 9 and Dallas 1 Wichita Falls 3. Several schedules note only partial results and a single game.

Salisbury Raleigh High Point Winston-Salem Rockymount Durham Baltimore Buffalo Reading Toronto Newark Rochester

Barrett Ties South Atlantic League Home Run Record

Bil Barrett catcher for Knoxville equalled the league all time home run mark with his 35th homer. He now has a strong chance to set his own single season record for the rest of the season.

Bil Barrett Knoxville Barrett

Decatur Extends First Chance to Morgan Mountains for Home Growth

Decatur aims to grow locally by purchasing fat home assets and hiring local workers. Morgan Mountains is given the first opportunity to secure the job, with confidence they will perform well.

Decatur Morgan Mountains

Decatur Homes: Buy Now or Build for Best Timing

Real estate advice urges Decatur residents to consider purchasing a home or starting new construction while market conditions favor them. Experts cite favorable interest rates and inventory signals guiding buyers toward both options.

Decatur

Decatur Home Purchase Emphasizes Ideal Climate and Health

Prospective buyer seeks a Decatur residence citing exceptional climate conditions and strong health indicators in the area. The emphasis is on choosing a location with favorable weather and public health outcomes as motives for relocation.

Decatur

Babe Ruth Drives Ahead With 40th Home Run

Babe Ruth homered for the 40th time this season off Joe Shante in an Indians game won by Cleveland. He leads Lou Gehrig by one homer as Ruth trails his 1920 mark of 59, with both yet far from the era’s best.

Bambino George Edivaon Ruth Vedor Babe Ruth Joe Shante Indians Babe Lou Gehrig

Two Monday Pro Games Open Schedule Tonight

New Orleans visits Birmingham and Mobile plays Atlanta as two games headline today. St Louis travels to Philadelphia and Cincinnati faces New York while Chicago meets Boston. Falkville High School has grid warriors on the field as Morgan County teams begin action before other local schools.

Falkville High School Morgan County

Go To Witness Opening Fight Del Corbitt and Team

Del Corbitt Earl Lee and B C Shelton left near noon for Birmingham to witness the open game of the New Orleans Birmingham series. The series will likely determine the Southern league pennant. The trio drove rough and expected to return tonight.

del Corbitt Earl Lee B. C. Shelton Birmingham

Series 70 Decide Opens Pelicans Barons Duel

The Southern league pennant race kicks off today with the Pelicans leading the series against the Barons. Five of seven games are slated for Rick Wood Park in Birmingham, with two Sunday games in Gilberts Gulf area. New Orleans writers forecast Pelicans to prevail as the Dobbers brace for a tough start.

Barons Pelicans Rickwood Park Birmingham the Wood The Gilberts Gulf Pelicans Pelican Dobbers Orleans

Battle Set for Thursday at Malone Park

The Jay-Independent reports a Thursday afternoon game at four at Malone Park to cap the half-holiday series. Managers Knight and Purifoy reached an agreement and will offer the baseball game to the public. The contest nearly closes the Decatur season with a few games remaining before Labor Day.

Malone Park Knight Purifoy Decatur Labor Day

Camel Value in the Modern World Promoted

The copy declares Camel value as the choicest smoke for the modern age and a favorite of millions. It claims money cannot buy a better tobacco experience and invites readers to make Camel their own choice.

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