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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1927

Page

6

Senators Win Again as Lou Leads Ruth and Bucs Gain

Washington defeats the Athletics as Lou Gehrig's slump breaking homer helps the Senators extend their win streak to eight. The Red Sox fall to 13 straight losses while Pirates, Cubs, Phillies, and Giants also post victories in a busy day of baseball across the league.

Lou Ruth BUCS Senators Gehrig Daye Red Sox Pyned Fitteap Toa Teadsec Herb Pennock Rogell Whitl Shawkey Athletics Baron Mackmen Washington Rons

Prepare to register for the voting election

Citizens are urged to prepare to register and vote. The guidance stresses getting to the polling site on the first day and ensuring personal participation in the upcoming election.

Baseball and civic notices on July 4 registration

Southern League games include Memphis at Nashville Birmingham at Atlanta New Orleans at Mobile Little Rock at Chattanooga American League matchups feature Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Boston at New York Philadelphia at Washington National League sees Louis at Chicago New York at Boston Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Philadelphia A note reminds readers first day registration is July 4 at the courthouse with July 4 to 14 as the registration window poll tax payment does not qualify a voter to vote

Memphis Nashville Birmingham Atlanta New Orleans Mobile Little Rock Chattanooga Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Courtland Player Ralph McWright Injured in Game

Ralph McWright of Courtland Baseball suffered a broken leg yesterday during the clash with Moulton. The injury halted the game with Courtland leading 8 to 6. McWright, a freshman at the University of Alabama, had been a key offensive contributor this season and was expected to anchor Alabama’s Crimson Tide next year.

Courtland Moulton Benevolent Hospital Meight Fiel McWright University of Alabama Crimson Tide

National banks report June 30 condition call issued

The Comptroller of the Currency announced a call for the condition of all National banks as of the close of business Thursday June 30.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency

Yesterday's Results From Regional Baseball Scores

Memphis edged Nashville 11 to 10 in 11 innings. Birmingham defeated Atlanta 1. Little Rock beat Chattanooga 10 to 4. New Orleans won 1 to 2 against Mobile.

Memphis Nashville

Scoring Summary From Recent Pro Football Standings

Chicago 12, St. Louis 14. Detroit 10, Cleveland 2. Boston 4, New York 7. Philadelphia 1, Washington 2.

Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Boston New York Philadelphia Washington

Baseball Scores From Across The League

Summary of mixed baseball results across cities with several high scoring games. Cincinnati lost to Pittsburgh 1 to 5 while New York defeated Boston 6 to 4. Brooklyn and Philadelphia tied 6 to 7 with St Louis beating Chicago 6 to 2. Louisville slipped to Columbus 1 to 2 as Toledo won 6 to 5 over Indianapolis. St Paul tied Milwaukee 2 to 2 and Kansas City outscored Minneapolis 9 to 7.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Athen Peenne Eenes New York Parabepeamerannens Stan Brooks Philadelphia Boston RS AR Eant Sne Enencemeneseneens Cincinnati eFeerengegeererees American Association Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis

International and Southeastern League Scores Reported

In the International League Rochester defeated Toronto 5 to 4 and Buffalo lost 3 to Syracuse 0. In the Southeastern League Pensacola beat Selma 4 to 3 in the first game. Jacke Jonville edged Savannah 1 to 0. Columbus won 7 to 3. Montgomery triumphed 7 to 3. Albany rolled 10 to 4 against St Augustine.

Pensacola Selma Jacke Jonville Savannah Columbus Montgomery Albany St. Augustine

Registration Window Opens July Fourth to July Fourteenth

Voters are urged to qualify themselves to vote as registration books stay open from July 4 through July 14. The notice emphasizes civic duty and timely enrollment.

Hudkins Meets Baker In Rematch At Ebbetts Field

Ace Hudkins the Nebraska Wildcat and Sergeant Sammy Baker a North Alabama product are set for an eight round welter weight elimination at Ebbetts Field Brooklyn on August 8 in a 12 round return for the winner to meet champion Joe Dundee. Dundee has signed to fight.

Ace Hudkins Nebraska Wildcat Sammy Baker North Alabama Ebbetts Field Brooklyn Baker Hudkins New York Sammy Joe Dundee Dundee

J D Smith Leases The Reeder Hotel Flint

J D Smith who operates the Echols hotel in town and the Yar brough hotel in Huntsville has leased the Reeder hotel in Florence. J L Harris, son in law of Mr Smith, is expected to become manager of the Reeder according to the Florence Times News.

J. D. Smith Yarbrough Huntsville Reeder Florence J. L. Harris Mr. Smith

OFFICE CAT By Junius

A fragmentary humorous monologue reflects on a gruff man who mocks knowledge without application and irritable clues about a jealous neighbor upstairs. The speaker laments late nights and unmet expectations, joking that society needs a repair shop for broken promises.

Fragmented Juneau era quips and quotes from a prior era

A collage of humorous witticisms and social notes cites Prohibition era themes. It includes jokes on willpower and manners, mentions American gum consumption costs, and a Washington interview snippet regarding the Volstead act. Also glimpses of personal notices offer room rental terms and a reflection on a solitary bath by a creek with mountains in view.

Washington T St

Hartselle Loses Huntsville Game

Hartselle dropped Thursday’s game at Monteville against the YMCA team of Huntsville by a 104 to an unrecorded Morgan Mountains score. Evors led the winners with nine runs charged against Hartselle, while L. Hauer and Hill held strong appearances for Huntsville and Hartselle respectively.

Nartselle Monteville Morgan Mountains Evors Hartselle Huntsville L. Hauer Ellisot Leonard Hartselle Ole Hill

Madison Here For A Holiday Tassel

Madison Independent visits Malone Park Monday at 3 30 for a single holiday tilt with the Jays of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Jays bring a winning six of nine record and strong hard hitting as they seek an upset of the local Independent squad.

Malone Park Madison Independent Jays Junior Chamber of Commerce Decatur Madison Folks Hartselle Independents

Fourth of July Game Between Hartselle and Joppa

Hartselle and Joppa scheduled a Fourth of July clash at Hartselle High School Park for Monday at four o’clock. Dunaway and Nelson named as Hart selle batters with Joppa’s pitcher yet to be announced. A large crowd was expected to attend the park event along the Bee Line highway.

Hartselle Joppa High School Bee Line Dunaway Nelson

Junior Chamber Meeting Set For Tuesday

The general membership meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will be in Malone hall Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The barbecue for the Whites and Reds, winners and losers of a recent contest, has been postponed to the next meeting two weeks hence.

Chamber of Commerce Malone Hall

Kelley’s Millers Sweep Kansas City in 9 to 7 Victory

Michael Kelley’s Millers earned a clean sweep over Kansas City with a 9 to 7 win. Rube Benton pitched, while Sammy Bohne and Earl Smith hit home runs to boost the Miller offensive output. Smith connected for his 18th round tripper of the season.

Vols Chicks Taitt Nashville Black Kern Taylor Michael Kelley Millers Threeeras Kansas City Rube Benton Sammy Bohne Earl Smith Smith K. G Poa Moore Emet Wamby Freig Eeseeeweee Hauser Er. Smith ss otee /McGowan Shinault Osiestncaeaye Nicholson Rf Oteeeeseweedeses Peters C . Relas O ‘Murray P AO Loftus Dee Bohne el. Smith Rf Steeee Tucker Duncan Emmer Gowdy Kenna Redfern Benton Ewan McGowan Minneapolis Bohne Murray Ernest Smith Redfern McGowan Guthrie and Connolly

Jays of the Chamber face All-Stars in afternoon battle

The Jays of the Chamber of Commerce meet a picked All-Stars squad at Malone Park this afternoon at four o'clock. Hendrix was to pitch for the Jays while Jones worked for the All-Stars.

Jays Chamber of Commerce Malone Park Hendrix Jones

Payment of a poll tax does not qualify you to vote

The article explains that simply paying a poll tax does not grant voting rights. It emphasizes that eligibility requires meeting established legal standards and that payment alone is insufficient under the law.

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