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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

6

Ruth and Gehrig Homers Spur Yanks to Win in Rampage

Ruth and Gehrig each homered as the New York Yankees swept past their rivals with a 19 hit attack. Gehrig connected in the first inning and Ruth followed in the fourth to set the pace, while Walter Shaner also homered for Boston on the day. The Yankees lead the league as Detroit beat Cleveland 6-5 and the White Sox toppled the Senators 5-1. In the National League, the Giants and Braves split a twin bill, and Memphis beat Nashville 5-4 with late runs. Chattanooga edged Little Rock 7-6 behind a late rally.

Ruth Columbia Gehrig

Child Killed In Linden As Engine Slips Under

11 year old Michael Castello Jr son of contractor Michael Castello who works on the Frisco railroad through Linden was killed instantly yesterday when he slipped while playing and fell under one of his father's small engines.

Linden Ala Michael Castello Jr Michael Castello Frisco

Registration Window Opens July 4 to 14

Voters are urged to qualify by submitting registration during the period from July 4 through July 14. The notice emphasizes the obligation to ensure eligibility before the upcoming election.

Patterson May Be Home Tonight

Morgan County legislator John Patterson is expected to return tonight from Montgomery Alabama where he has been attending legislative sessions. He will stay with his family over the weekend before returning to Montgomery for the be heard under the call of local legislation.

John Patterson Morgan County Montgomery Ala

Millers Win Again Over Kansas City Blues

Minneapolis defeats Kansas City 5 to 1 as Middleton shines on the mound. Hauser and McGowan lead the offense with two-base hits and home runs, while Seventeen batters face Hubbard and Middleton in a brisk game.

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Baseball Tonight Twins at Chiefs and More

Schedule lists Southern League games Memphis at Nashville Birmingham at Atlanta New Orleans at Mobile Little Rock at Chattanooga American League Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Boston at New York Philadelphia at Chington National League Cincinnati at Pittsburgh New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia Three games only Register at courthouse July 4 to 14 poll tax note included.

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Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Several Leagues

Southern League Memphis 5 Nashville 4 game results list Little Rock 6 Chattanooga 7 Birmingham 4 Atlanta 7 Only three games scheduled. International League Newark 10 Baltimore 1 Rochester 4 Toronto 3 Syracuse 4 Buffalo 5 Texas League Dallas 2 San Antonio 0 Wichita Falls 12 Beaumont 4 Fort Worth 4 Waco 2 Shreveport Houston postponed due to wet ground.

Jersey City Reading Newark Baltimore Rochester Toronto Syracuse Buffalo Dallas San Antonio Wichita Fals Beaumont Fort Worth Waco Shreveport-Houston

Southeast League scores roundup from Savannah to Montgomery

In the Southeastern League results Jacksonville fell to Savannah 5 to 8 while Albany edged St. Augustine 3 to 2 and Pensacola defeated Selma 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Columbus lost 1 to 2 at Montgomery as the night slate wrapped.

Jacksonville Savannah Albany St. Augustine Pensacola Selma Columbus Montgomery

Fight Postponed At Coney Island due to Weather

Threatening weather forced the postponement of the Sammy Baker versus Jack Zivie ten round bout at Coney Island. The fight will be rescheduled for July 7 with Baker slated to face Dunidee for the title later this year.

Sammy Baker Jack Zivie Coney Island Baker Dunidee

Athens Jaysees to host Fourth of July celebration

A baseball game between the fair ry cox all stars and the Athens Jaysees marks a July Fourth event at Pair Grounds. The Pilot club Limestone band and local officials expect 3000 attendees with a barbecue and amusements on site.

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Morgan County Court House Commission Bill On Calendar

The five member commission bill for the Morgan County court house at Decatur has been placed on the House calendar for the coming week. The final hearing date has not yet been set. The measure will require local legislation and funding actions.

Morgan County Court House Decatur Waderth

Walker Defends Lightweight Crown in London Triumph

Mickey Walker defeated Tommy Milligan of Scotland by knockout in the tenth round at a London bout to defend his world lightweight title. Walker, the first American world lightweight champion in London since 1914, outslugged and outlasted Milligan despite early mobile speed from the Scottish challenger.

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