Bad Greek Stars In Great Legion Mat Show
Decatur and Hartselle clash in a pennant series opener at Garrett Park as Bob Chandler of the Blue Sox faces Ali Dunaway for Hart selle. Happy Jeffries and Ab Dunaway also pitch in a clash billed to end quickly with both clubs seeking a four game sweep.
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Big Bob Chandler
Blue Sox
Hartselle
Garrett Park
Ali Dunaway
Happy Jeffries
Sox
Gordon McDuff
Decatur
John Cooper
Bob Chandler
Peyton
Happys
Ab Dunaway
Fred Robinson
Keen competition seen by Frank Thomas
University of Alabama coach Frank Thomas says the 1930 Southern Conference race will be unusually keen with most teams stronger than last year. He names Vanderbilt Tennessee Tulane Georgia Alabama and South Carolina as having strong title chances and notes injuries or misfortune could decide the championship.
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Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Tulane
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Thomas Plans Bout For Gorgas Post in Birmingham
Jay J. Thomas who has boxed and modeled in Atlanta this summer will stage a boxing show for Gorgas post in Birmingham. The event is set for September 12 and features Babe Hunt of Oklahoma facing Joe Jordan of Memphis who recently knocked out Battling Bozo in Memphis.
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Jay J. Thomas
Atlanta
Gorgas Post
Birmingham
Thomas
Big Babe Hunt
Oklahoma
Joe Jordan
Memphis
Bozo
No Games Played In National League
No games were held in the National League yesterday as rain canceled the Braves versus Pirates matchup scheduled for the day.
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Braves
Pirates
Boston
Pittsburgh
Yankees Continue Pennant March Amid Double Wins
The Yankees swept two from the White Sox 10 to 3 and 4 to 1 as Gomez eased through the opener and Ruffing battled in the second. The Tigers and Athletics split a doubleheader. the Mackmen won 8 to 3 then fell 10 to 7. The Nationals beat the Browns 7 to 6 in 13 innings, and the Indians toppled the Red Sox 6 to 3 on five hits converted to six runs.
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Yankees
White Sox
Gomez
Yanks
Tigers
Athletics
Mackmen
Nats
Browns
Indians
Rhodes
Norton
Red Sox
Mooresville Loses In Par Iron Man Pitchers Duel
The game features an unusual Iron Man stunt by Teague for Independents and Kirk for Mooresville. Two base hits by Barns Hill and Kirk. home runs by Lee. three base hits by H Tucker and Riddle. Teague earns 6 strikeouts and Kirk 10. five walks issued. Umpires Gilliam and A Teague. Time 1 hr 15 min.
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Teague
Independents
Kirk
Mooresville
Barns
Hill
Smith
Lee
Gilliam
A. Teague
Mahaffy
Riddle
H. Tucker
V. Tucker
Stevens
Blam
Sbenrea Roberts
Roberts
Myres
Saints
Dom
Dudley
Cain
Gregory
Irk
Abrhpoae
Peeninenervastnsteth Barns
Si Clinicisistanieent
Reis Chilciwisinaecaet
RHE Independents
Blue Sox blank Veterans to win 4 0 in Birmingham
The Blue Sox beat the U S Veterans of Birmingham 4 to 0. J Lanier started and held the Veterans to three hits with five strikeouts through six innings. McCarley finished the seventh and allowed three more hits. Stapp hit well, scoring three runs in the second inning as Lanier and Waller on the keystone contributed multiple put outs.
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Blue Sox
U.S
Birmingham
J. Lanier
Sox
McCarley
Lanier
Theo2x
Stapp
Waller
Almon
Landers
Howell
Chandler
McCarly
McNeil
Dempsey
H. Lanier
Kimbrel
Roberts
Bronaugh
Manning
Mullins
Mason
Decatur
J. la
No Rainfall Recorded in 24 Hour Period
The report notes that no rainfall occurred during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning, indicating dry conditions for the interval.
Noogans Address New Pitchers as Flanagan Joins
The Noogans add rookie Pat Flanagan from the Nebraska state league. Joe Deberry, a Louisville veteran, is released and Hensel Harvey returns to active duty after a jaw fracture.
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Noogans
Pat Flanagan
Joe Deberry
Louisville
Hensel Harvey
Power additions banned in flag fight clash
Bee Line league officials reversed a decision last night banning Hartselle and Decatur from adding strength for the flag fight. Earlier it was agreed both clubs could hire two players from Athens or Cullman, but the Athens-Cullman series makes that impossible.
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Bee Line League
Hartselle
Decatur
Athens
Cullman
Bee Line protests upheld by league officials
John D. Martin, president of the Southern league, supports Bee Line League officials in upholding protests that reversed five games for an ineligible player and another for two players scoring on a blocked ball. Martin telegrammed Gene Morrow confirming the decisions were correct.
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Bee Line
Hartselle
John D. Martin
Southern League
Bee Line League
Mr. Martin
Gene Morrow
Alabama
Southern Association
Martin
Bailey-Davis in Final Round for The Decatur Daily Golf Cup
A. C. Bailey and Henry R. Davis prepare for a playoff in Decatur Daily golf for the cup once held by Frank M. Dulaney. Bailey trails with four strokes per round while Davis carries an eight-stroke handicap edge after winning the second flight and beating Bob Harris in the third flight.
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A. C. Bailey
Henry R. Davis
Decatur Daily
Frank M. Dulaney
Bailey
Mr. Davis
Mr. Bailey
Bob Harris
Arbiters Chosen for Hartse Decatur Flag Series Playoffs
Charles Hatchett of Decatur and Ewing Gresham of Athens named as umpires for the Hartse Decatur flag series. They will officiate all games in the playoff.
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Charles Hatchett
Decatur
Ewing Gresham
Athens
Businessmen Host Bee Line League BBQ in Hartselle
In appreciation of sportsmanship the Bee Line League members were treated to a chicken barbecue at Duskin Springs near Hartselle led by Arthur Stevenson. Dr W M Booth assisted with the barbecue and speakers praised the event before noting Strand Theatre offered a special rate for attendees.
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Bee Line League
Hartselle
Arthur Stevenson
Duskin Springs
W. M. Booth
Strand Theatre
Athens Rally Prefers Opening Series Win Over Cullman
Van Bur en Curren, Athens mound ace, was slated to start the opening game of the Athens-Cullman five game series in Athens this afternoon. Cullman’s Richards, a standout in the Bee Line league, is expected to pitch the Bearcats in game one. The second game heads to Cullman on Wednesday with Athens backers confident of a quick series victory.
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van Buren Curren
Athens
Whch
Richards
Cullman
Bearcats
River Gauge Reading Falls to 2.8 Feet at Seven
The Tennessee River level dropped to 2.8 feet by seven o'clock today as water readings continued to decline. Local authorities monitor river gauges for flood risk and navigation.
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Tennessee
Baseball results from multiple leagues on a busy schedule
Nashville plays Knoxville. Atlanta visits Chattanooga. New Orleans travels to Birmingham. Little Rock faces Memphis. Chicago visits New York. St. Louis at Washington. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Boston. Boston at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at St. Louis. New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Toledo at Milwaukee. Columbus at Kansas City. Indianapolis at Minneapolis. Louisville at St. Paul.
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Decatur
Hartselle
West
Memphis
Landers
J. Burleson
H. Lanier
Lomg
Nashville
Waller
Eceemecer
Boil
Kimbrel
Mittewede
Birmingham Howell
White
Neeccscennn
New Orleans
Knoxvile
Bronaugh
Edmondson
Atlanta
TJ. Lanier
FP. Burleson
Almon
Corwencegeg
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Pruitt
New York
McDuff
Walker
Chandler
Peyton
Peeveeeee
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Nee Bod
Washington
Robinson
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Lous
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Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia St. Louis
New York Dare
Cincinnati
American Association
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Columbus
Indianapolis
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Milwaukee
Toledo
Louisville
St. Paul
Kansas City
Nashville edged Knoxville in tight finish
Scores show Nashville 9 Knoxville 8 in a close contest. Other games: Little Rock 0 Memphis 5, New Orleans 5 Birmingham 4, Atlanta 6 Chattanooga 3.
Scores in MLB style standouts from latest games
New York beat Chicago 3 to 3 and Philadelphia edged Detroit 8 to 7 while Cleveland led Boston 6 to 3. Washington and St Louis battled to a 7 to 6 result in 13 innings.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Tide Grid Staff About the Same
Alabama shuts eye to change as Frank Thomas returns to lead the 1931 coaching staff. Crisp Drew and Whitworth back him as line end and backfield tutors with Barnum directing the freshmen and Sharpe aiding. Shorty Propst again handles the Red Shirts as a famed star and scout.
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Paul Barnum
Joe Sharpe
Barnum
Dillman Tops Chaney in Rough Hoosier Wrestle Fest
A large Garrett Park crowd watched Dillman of Indiana face Chaney in a three fall bout. Dillman dominated early exchanges, took the first fall after a tense series of holds, while Chaney equalized with strong escapes to force a long second and a close third, before Dillman sealed the victory with a flying tackle finish.
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Garrett Park
American Legion
Cyclone Watson
University of Mississippi
Bulldog Mallory
Boston
Taip
Stout Lon Chaney
Bloomington
Indiana
Dynamite Joe
Dillman
Chaney
Len
Bostonian
Mallory
Watson
Back Bay
Watkins
Decatur
Bill Hoskins
Birmingham
Joe
Lon
Hoskins
First Year Tigers Schedule Five Games in Freshmen Lineup
Auburn Alabama booters unveil a five game slate for the 1st year footballers with Birmingham Southern and Georgia on the list plus Tulane and likely Florida. Earl McFaden leads the freshmen team with Georgia Tech visiting Atlanta October 29 and an added fifth game planned.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama Pol Institute
Birmingham-Southern
Georgia
Ted Tulane
University of Florida
Yee
Athens
Tech
Atlanta
Tulane
New Orleans
Chicks Dominate Pebs in 5 0 Victory
In a high scoring sequence the Chicks beat the Pebs 5 to 0 as Andy Messenger shut down Noogang pressure with eighths. The Crackers won 6 to 3 over the Noogans, Bar foot fell early to the enctate mop tmo, and Smokies toppled the rail piles with a 9 to 2 win.
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Chicks
Noogans
Andy Messenger
Crackers
Barfoot
Rail Piles Suns
Barons
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