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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1927

Page

6

Leaders Stoppped By Millers Bats In Grading Slugfest

Keeley’s Millers stopped Toledo Mud Hens 9 to 4 to climb back into first place. Emmer led with two hits and 24? season runs, while O’Neil and Koehler drove in runs. Multiple scouts note errors and defensive miscues as the Mills held on for victory.

Atiehes Keeley Millers Toledo Emmer O'Neil Koehler Ryan Kenna Tucker Trans Isla Meusel Meguire Polis Wisner Ff Ryan Gate Pitatwse Fisner Hevihg Rue and McGrew

Roadway Conditions Update From Local Route

A brief road report notes the Decatur to Birmingham corridor is rough in places with dust clouds but travel is possible at good speed. Minor delays are anticipated as maintenance crews address remaining segments.

Decaturmingham

Slow crop progress in Morgan and Cullman counties

Slow opening reported in Morgan and Cullman areas as fields show only partial growth with early leaves white. Crop condition described as truly good overall despite slow start and tepid warm spells.

Morgan and Cullman

Decatur Sees Growth as City Plans Next Street Upgrades

The Southland area city of Decatur outlines future paving projects and street upgrades, signaling continued development and municipal planning for improved roads and infrastructure.

Cardinals Rout Phils In Big Three-Homer Win

The world champion Cardinals hammered the Phillies 18 to 3 with four home runs including three by Sherdel Shuble and Hafey. Ray Blades added a second inning homer as Frank Frisch was the lone Cardinal to fail at the plate.

Pirates Cubs Bob O’farrell Giants

Bigelow and Yaryan Tie for Home Run Crown

Bigelow and Yam Yaryan moved into a tie for the home run lead after Bigelow hit two homers yesterday afternoon, bringing his total to 20. Bigelow cleared the right center fence, while Yaryan rested and Cooper caught.

Bigelow Baron Yam Yaryan Yaryan Cooper

Ruth Is Eight Homers Behind 1921 Mark

The article notes Babe Ruth trails his 1921 homer total by eight at this point in the season. After 120 games in 1921 he had 48 homers, while in the current year he has 40 homers in 126 games, four behind the prior pace.

Babe Ruth Rath Babe Shiie i ‘Deen Derney Sted

Sidewalk Expansion in Decatur Surpasses State Averages

City officials report Decatur has completed more sidewalks than the state average for similar sized cities. Local residents praise improved walkability and safety in dense neighborhoods as new projects continue.

Decatur

Cubs Name Charley Grimm Captain To Lead Pennant Bid

Cubs chief Joe McCarthy taps Charley Grimm, the veteran first baseman known for his banjo on trains and antics, as field captain. McCarthy says Grimm is the seventh wonder at first base and will curb theatrics to focus on winning the pennant, praising Grimm’s aggressive leadership and improved defense.

George A. Strickler International News Service Joe McCarthy Charley Grimm Cubs Crinm Charles “John Lefty Pete Alexander Tony Kaufmann Grimm Charley McCarthy Jong Evii Sheely White Sox Gumma Tose Pittsburgh Rabbitt Maranville Wilbur Cooper

Pacific Coast League Scores and Local Real Estate Note

The Pacific Coast League posted results with Oakland 5, Seattle 7, San Francisco 4 and Sacramento 2, plus portions 5. Only three games were scheduled. A notice urges buyers to purchase a home in Decatur and live where climate and health conditions are favorable.

Oakland Seattle San Francisco Portions Sacramento Decatur

Yesterday's Results Southern League Scores

In the Southern League Birmingham defeated New Orleans 12 to 0 and Mobile beat At lanta 7 to 0. Only these two games were on the schedule yesterday.

New Orleans Birmingham Mobile

National League scores update with lopsided St Louis win

The St Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia 138 to 3 in a striking National League game. Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at Boston faced postponement and rain affected play.

St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago Boston National League Pittsburgh

Baseball Scores From Tuesday Across Leagues

In the open American League no games scheduled. American Association results show Indianapolis 4 Milwaukee 5 and Louisville 9 Kansas City 7. Columbus 2 St. Paul 3 Toledo 4 Minneapolis 9. International League readings: Baltimore 1 Buffalo 6 Newark 3 Rochester 4. Reading 0 Toronto 14. Jersey City 2 Syracuse 15 6.

American Association Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Baltimore Buffalo Newark Rochester Reading Toronto Jersey City Syracuse

Office Cat humor column mixed lore and jokes

A fragmented humor piece titled Office Cat by Junius contains quips on everyday life. It blends anecdotes about a fire scene and street stalls with light moral vignettes and dated jokes about telephones, fashions, and family life.

Huff Attache Returns From Vacation Visits

L. M. Huff of the Caddell Drug Company will return Thursday from vacation after visiting friends and relatives in Tupelo Corinth and Memphis.

L. M. Huff Caddell Drug Company Tupelo Corinth Memphis

John Wilks Returns to Work After Vacation

John Wilks assistant city clerk at Johnston Street City Hall resumes duties today after a short visit to Birmingham. Farmers recognize Decatur cooperation means providing a market along with friendship.

John Wilks Johnston Streat City Hall Wilks Birmingham Decatur

Decatur Water System Offers Emergency Supply Across Areas

The Decatur water service announces availability of water at all sizes for emergencies, ensuring rapid access to supplies for any urgent need within the community.

Decatur

Mighty Cubs Outfield Gives City Hope For 1927 Flag

Chicago fans see a balanced Cubs outfield as a key to a possible 1927 World Series run. Heathcote, Scott, Tollson, and Webb form versatile, power and speed options around Hack Wilson and Riggs Stephenson. Injuries and lineup shifts earlier in the season shaped the current depth and potential.

Chicago Cubs Gardners McCarthy Porth Heathcote Pete Scott Charley Tollson Jack Hack Wilson Earl Webb Riggs Stephenson Scott Tolson Woody Cubs Cliff Webb Hitti Chicago

Noogans Take One Off Sheffielders

The Noogans beat Sheffield 4 to 1 as Dixie Carroll collected four hits in five at bats. Sheffield scored in the ninth on consecutive singles by Smith and Gilchrist. The Lookouts toured Shoals area government properties during the visit.

Noogans Sheffield Dixie Carroll Smith Gilchrist Shoals

Final tussle set on Thursday between Independents and Jays

The lone game of the year between local baseball teams Independents and Jays is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Malone Park. The four o'clock start pits Knight and Purifoy against each other as managers keep batter choices secret until game time.

Independents Jays Malone Park Knight Purifoy Jeroe

Schedule of Today's NBA Matchups

Chattanooga visits Nashville. New Orleans plays Birmingham while Mobile travels to Atlanta. Memphis meets Little Rock. Philadelphia faces St Louis. Washington battles Cleveland. New York visits Detroit. Boston plays Chicago and Pittsburgh hosts Boston.

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