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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1939

Page

6

Deep el Blue Devils Face Anderson and Jonesboro in Weekend Schedule

The Deep el Blue Devils revise their weekend plan with a road game against Anderson this afternoon and a Sunday clash with the Jonesboro Arkansas team at Allen Park in Athens. Jonesboro beat Anderson 8 to 1 Friday. both sides lack announced batteries as the Devils bring their best lineup for the Athens tilt.

Deepel Blue Devils Imps Anderson Jonesboro, Arkansas Allen Park Athens Sheffield Alabama Hosiery Jonesboro Devils Arkansas

Riot and recall demand mar city mayor at San Antonio rally

A large hostile crowd attacked a communist rally at Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio injuring dozens as police and fire crews protected the event. The crowd demanded the recall of Mayor Maverick, a liberal ally of the New Deal, while authorities tried to restore order amid stones and clubs.

San Antonio Tex Maverick Emma Young Alexander Boynton Bexar County Ganemt

Wanted to Buy Used Fiat Top Gear Desk for Cash

Classified notice seeks to purchase a used Fiat top gear desk for cash. Contact by calling 741 for details.

Little Rockers Upset Crackers to Extend Streak

Little Rock Travelers win six of seven after routing the Atlanta Crackers 10 to 2 for the second straight time. Memphis Chicks drop to widen gap, Birmingham Barons nip them 4 to 3. Chattanooga Lookouts crush Nashville Vols 11 to 2 as New Orleans and Knoxville idle.

Associated Press Southern Association Little Rock Travelers Little Rockers Atlanta Crackers Memphis Chicks Birmingham Barons Chattanooga Lookouts Nashville Vols New Orleans Knoxville

Embalmed Bodies Used in Onlookers Joy Ride

In Birmingham on August 26, 23 year old James M. Jackson was charged with disorderly conduct after driving two embalmed bodies a man and a woman around in the back seat of his car for two days. He said he did it to scare his friends. Police Detective Walter Smith reported the incident took place following a theft from an undertaking establishment.

Birmingham Ala Undertaker’s James M. Jackson Walter Smith Jackson

Yankees Still Yankees in Early Season Power Play

The New York Yankees swept the St. Louis Browns 11-0 and 8-2 as they extended a seven game win streak. Joe Gordon hit two home runs while Steve Sundra earned his eighth win. Lefty Gomez allowed three hits in the nightcap until a ninth inning rally ended the shutout.

Judson Bailey New York Yankees St. Louis Browns McCarthy Boston Red Sox Yankees Boston Chicago White Sox New York Red Sox Browns Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Yanks St. Louis Steve Sandra Monte Pearson Cleveland Johnny Allen Joe Gordon Lefty Gomez Hal Spindel Big Buck Newsom Detroit Newsom Harry Eisenstat Cleveland Indians Athletics

Pleasant Valley Notes and Local Visit Highlights

Morgan County concerns Pleasant Valley events with family visits and a church revival announced for Friday night. Social news notes Mary Mathews and son William at Crane Hill, Harold Mathews and others visiting J T Mathews, and Bertha Hawkins family dinners. Walter Collins out with an infected hand and Nolar Gullian visiting Mable Collins. Leon Smallwood drove to Cullman.

Mary Mathews William Crane Hill Harold Mathews J. T. Mathews Pleasant Valley C. H. Oden E. K.~ Mathews Decatur Bertha Hawkins Mary Iva Mathews Walter Collins Nolar Gullian Mable Collins Leon Smallwood Cullman

Seabiscuit Back in Training for Sun Beau Rivalry

Seabiscuit, age 30, is being galloped daily in California as he eyes one more shot at Sun Beau’s record $376,744. Lou Ambers could be recognized as welterweight and lightweight champion by the NBA. Joe Jacobs’ jab at Tony Galento spurred Lou Nova’s remark about fighting with fists. Reds reserve over $30,000 for World Series tickets. Betty Jameson, Publinx grad, heads to the women’s golf title match in Dallas. Johnny Vander Meer seeks a specialist in Chattanooga for his shoulder ailment.

Eddie Brietz Atlantic City Old Seabiscuit Sun Beau Seabiscuit Ise California Lou Ambers Joe Jacob Tony Galento Sissy Lou Nova The Reds Betty Jameson Texas Publinx Dallas Ralph Guldah Harry Cooper

Amateur Hour Debuts With Reader Leads From Syracuse

Beginning today the paper launches the Amateur Hour department to showcase reader mail and the Guest Star Dept for the pros. Admission is free and R. P. Shearman of Jamestown N Y leads with a note about team acquisitions involving the Syracuse Chiefs and Johnny Gee.

Guest Star R. P. Shearman Jamestown N. Y Cincinnati Reds Syracuse Chiefs Pittsburgh Pirates Syracuse Johnny Gee

Baseball Scores From The AP Update

National League games rained out. American League results include New York 11 St Louis 8 and Detroit 5 Washington 2. Chicago 9 Boston 2. Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 0. Southern League Chattanooga 11 Nashville 2 and Little Rock 11 Atlanta 2 Birmingham 3 Memphis 1. Southeastern League Gadsden 9 Jackson 2 Montgomery 7 Mobile 6 Meridian 9 Anniston 8 Pensacola 11 Selma 6.

Associated Press Ww. L. Pet Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta Eee Ewe Nashville Ss En Eee Knoxville Seien Sen Actharsentelen Birmingham Ee Little Rock New Orleans L. Pet New York Boston Eee Enee Chicago Wen Cleveland i Detroit A Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Pet Cincinnati St. Louis An Eveensenseee Chicago Bigoeee Shes Keewee Brooklyn Andeees New York Oneness Pittsburgh Acdsee Boston Eeeeare Cleveland Detroit Chicago Boston Nashville Atlanta Birmingham Gadsden Jackson Montgomery Mobile Meridian Anniston Pensacola Selma

Baseball card style scores for today’s games

Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at New York face off with two games listed for each pairing. The schedule shows matchups across major venues with emphasis on city rivals and potential doubleheader pairings.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York

Regional baseball matchups listed for weekend schedule

The article lists nine road trips: New York at St. Louis, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit, Atlanta at Little Rock, Nashville at Birmingham, Chattanooga at Memphis, Knoxville at New Orleans.

Matchups Set for City Rival Cross-Region Contests

The schedule lists Jackson versus Gadsden, Meridian against Anniston, Mobile facing Montgomery, and Pensacola taking on Selma in upcoming regional games.

Revival Ends At Austinville Church Of Christ

The most successful revival at Austinville Church of Christ concluded last night with 18 additions to the church. Baptismal services are set at Grant Street Church of Christ this afternoon at 3 30 and Sunday at 2 00. Lindsay Allen, minister of Grant Street Church, preached at the Austinville revival.

Austinville

Last Games Decide Alabama Florida League Title

The Alabama Florida league title hinges on the final day with Dothan and Tallassee separated by half a game. Dothan leads if they win at Panama City, or if Tallassee loses both ends of a doubleheader with Troy. Tallassee must sweep Troy and hope Dothan falters.

Troy Ala Dothan Tallassee Browns Panama City Indians Wonder Andalusia Greenville

Exciting Tilt Set for Alabama Hosiery Mills vs Sheffield

Baseball fans expect a thrilling Sunday game between Alabama Hosiery Mills and Sheffield at Alabama Park, starting 2:30 pm. It will be the first meeting, with Sheffield strong at bat while Hosiery Mills aim to rebound from a season near .500. Lineup includes Robertson, McElhannon, Graham, Gilbreath, Har grove, McMurtrie, Swallows, Bolding or Weatherly, Hudson or Payne.

Alabama Hosiery Mills Sheffield Alabama Park Robertson McElhannon Graham Gilbreath Hargrove McMurtrie Swallows Bolding Weatherly Hudson Payne

A. A. U. track men study meet results

Georgia Tech dominated the Georgia all star event at Grant Field as eight events were won by Tech athletes. Henry Frederiksen led with a 4 36.6 mile and 2 03 0 half mile while Wallich of East TennesseeTeachers College won high hurdles in 15.3 seconds Bulger of Auburn took discus 133 feet 8 inches and shot put 47 feet 7 inches.

Atlanta Southeastern A. A. U Georgia Tech Grant Field Henry Frederiksen Georgia University of Georgia Wallich East Tennessee Teachers College Bulger Auburn

Betty Jameson Leads Darien Golf Championship Match

Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas led Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta Georgia four up after the morning round of a 36 hole national women's golf championship match at Wee Burn club.

Darien Conn Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Wee Burn Club

Pettusville residents listed in Limestone County notices

Local notes report several residents of Pettusville Limestone County with families visiting relatives and friends in Decatur Athens and nearby towns. Individuals named include Mrs Earl Hargrove Mrs Ola Hargrove Mrs Aaron Harlow W L Curry and others with social visits and illness mentioned. A birth is noted for John Thomas King’s daughter and multiple visits to and from family homes are recorded.

Earl ‘Hargrove Baugh Decathur Ola Hargrove Warren Usery Locke Cross Roads Aaron Harlow W. L. Curry Athens John Thomas King Bertha Robinson Piney Chapel James A. Robinson Dave Wallace Decatur George Hargrove Dalytown Vaulton Wallace Nora Brooks Dot Ruby Betty Edwin Wallace Henry Stanford Ruth Spence Miss Andrews Lawrence Brown Billy and Marvin Ola

Decatur Football Preview Looks To Rebuild Under Coach Moore

Louisiana coach s. A. Burnie Moore begins with a young Tiger squad after recent graduations. Bussey shifts to quarterback with blocking duties, Kav anaugh and Ogden return at ends. The team aims for revival, not a conference title, as manpower expands to over fifty candidates. Decatur schedules include Jacksonville high at home and Huntsville, Joe Bradley, Cullman, Athens, Florence, Moulton with an open date and Huntsville rematch.

S. A. Louisiana Burnie Moore Tiger Bussey Ogden Bauer Ken Kavanaugh Kavanaugh South Moore Decatur Jacksonville High School Huntsville Joe Bradley Cullman Athens Florence Moulton

Grid Candidates Called by Coach

Coach Shorty Ogle asked all football candidates for Riverside High to meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 in the dressing room. Uniforms and equipment will be dispensed. The first practice will be Friday at 9 o'clock.

Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Family News

Miss Louis Capley and others visit Miss Music Whitfield. families from Decatur Crossville and Athens host and travel. The death of Thomas Pylant near Elkmont is reported with funeral by Rev. Howard Speigle. Mrs Beulah Spence and relatives visit Misses Lois and Mamie Pettus Sunday night.

Harlow Louis Capley Near Redton Tenn Alice Capley Flordence Anna Lou Pettus Veto Music Whitfield Henry Stanford J. C Shirley Roy Scoggin Carl Hasting Lola Pettus Joe Holt Littl Rock Ark de Soto Carl Hastings J. M. Head Ezra Head Cullman County Thomas Pylant Pettysville Mississ Howard Speigle Woodard Hill Athens Bud pPylant Elkmont John Rolin Tennessee Beulah Spence J. D. Harlow Ruby Spence Geraldine Whitt Lois Mamie Pettus

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