Sisler Sells to Senators for 25000 Price Labeled Low
Baseball moves unfold as George Sisler exits the St. Louis Browns for the Washington Senators in a $25,000 deal amid broad market chatter. The transaction sparks a wider pursuit by Cleveland and Detroit as teams reshuffle rosters and seek first basemen, pitchers, and veteran sluggers.
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Senators
Alan J. Gould
YORK
George Sis
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Ngton Senators
Circens
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Browns
St. Louis
Phil Ball
Sifius
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Cleveland
Joe Judge
Roger Peckinpaugh
Bucky Harris
Walter Miler
Joe Shaute
Portsider
Detroit
Harry Manush
Lu Biles
Harry Rica
Elam van Gilder
Chick Galloway
Athletics
Opportunity to do something big for education in Alabama
A call to action invites residents to participate in a statewide effort to boost education in Alabama. Plans emphasize community engagement, funding options, and long term improvements for schools and learning programs.
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Alabama
Southern football players accept invitation to charity game in Los Angeles
The Southern team of 20 players has all accepted to travel from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles for a Christmas charity game against a Pacific Coast selection. Coach William A. Alexander announced the lineup includes stars from Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana and Maryland with players from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Tennessee and others. The Dixie squad will train in Los Angeles ahead of the game at the Coliseum.
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Pirates Trade Yde and Spencer in Hoosier Roster Deal
Principal deal releases Emil Yide and Roy Spencer to Indiana as the Pirates secure first choice of the Hoosier roster for 1928. Other moves include Bassler from Detroit to Hollywood via Toronto and Chicago’s Lamotte and High sold to Baltimore. Connie Mack eyes Billy Kelly and Dutch Ruether amid broader exchanges.
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Dutch Ruether
Yankodés
Pistol Held After Police Court Trial in Decatur
Decatur Morgan county authorities hold a pistol after a police court hearing failed to establish ownership. The gun was brought in by officers and remains held while ownership is determined.
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Decatur
Milton Stock Named Pilot of Mobile Bears
Mobile officials announced Milton Stock, a former major league figure, will coach the Mobile Bears for a second season. J. C. Wilkins, president, also led a re-election of directors including Alex Hanecke Lee Zimmern Gordon George Matthe and W. Ashbel, with other stockholders reappointed to the board.
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Publisher H Alabama Man and Others Named in Slush Fund Allegations
The article recounts Hearst naming Senators Borah Heflin LaFollette Norris and Reed in connection with a Mexican slush fund and payments to publish papers. Malone is cited as the supposed pay-off man. Reed notes no evidence any senator received funds. Hearst claims about 910,000 to 1,000,000 dollars were spent to obtain papers.
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Hearst
Heflin
LaFollette
Coolidge
Work on Tennessee river approach halted by rain
Construction crews on the Tennessee river approach were tied up as heavy rain began yesterday and continued through Thursday, halting work and delaying progress on the project.
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Tennessee River
Annual Kiwanis Meeting Set for December 30
The Decatur Kiwanis Club schedules its annual meeting for December 30 due to Christmas conflicts. The program will include the installation of officers.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Deputy Recovers Lost Dog After Press Appeal
Deputy sheriff Willoughby credited the press with locating his hound “Purp” after an article described his search. Sanford on Sixth Avenue West told of a dog matching the description found near shop gates and brought to the Sanford home, the officer confirmed.
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Negro fined for whipping daughter in police court
A Black man was fined ten dollars and costs in police court after being charged with whipping his daughter. The outcome reflects a local punishment issued this morning by the court.
Decatur Basketball Lads Seek Place in Varsity Squad
Preseason drills show veterans competing with green material for berths on Decatur's team this year. Coaches emphasize pivoting passing and dribbling as key basics while assessing readiness ahead of Christmas holidays and Yale season prospects.
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Decatur
Racent Alford
Yale
Expo -Odeta
Christmas Program at Decatur College Tonight
Students at Decatur Business College prepare a Christmas program with a tree. The event is set for Friday at noon in the Cotonia building of the college.
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Decatur Business College
Kiwanis Leader Praises Annual Show at Meeting
Kiwanis leader expressed pleasure with the annual Kiwanis show during a regular club meeting at the YMCA. He endorsed the production as the best the club has ever offered and urged members to support the event and its cast.
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Floridians See 7 M. Carrier Inspect Plane Purchase
Floridians AERE 7 M. Carrier, a recent purchaser in Decatur, and Mr. ers of Fia are seen inspecting the plane in a scene described by him.
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