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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1927
Page
6
Lou Gehrig hit two home runs to extend his lead and the Yankees swept a doubleheader against the Senators while the Browns and Barons split results. Pirates beat Cardinals to gain on the league leaders as Giants edged Phillies in a tight twin bill.
The Millers beat St Paul 7 to 5 in the morning at home, then lost 2 to 7 in St Paul in the afternoon. Pat Malone held the Saints in the morning, while Gomer Wilson struggled in the afternoon.
St. Paul 5 Minneapolis 7 in a game marked by late inning runs. Roettger Haas Krueger Gas ton and Robertson homered while Emmer Loftus Bohne and Loftus contributed two base hits. Mel Malone and Shealey split pitching duties with McQuaid also seeing work.
Ollie Tucker, new Miller star, set the pace to top the American Association batting averages but faded last week. The Millers’ batting lineup is listed through last Thursday’s games.
Four state law officers investigate the flogging of Jeff Calloway a 19 year old Blount county orphan seized near Oneonta by a masked mob and beaten. Governor Graves ordered a complete inquiry. Calloway was seized near a church in Oneonta and whipped in Jefferson county. He could not explain the motive.
Southern League standings show Nashville tied 4 4 with Chattanooga 1 8 Memphis 0 8 Little Rock 1 2 Mobile 6 11 Birmingham 3 14 New Orleans 5 7 Atlanta 3 3. American League results list Detroit 4 10 St Louis 8 8 Chicago 0 2 Cleveland 2 6 Philadelphia 10 3 Boston 2 11 Washington 1 1 New York 12 21.
The National League standings show New York 4 9, Brooklyn 3 4, Cincinnati 1 3, Chicago 8 6, Boston 5 8, Philadelphia 4 2, St. Louis 2 4, and Pittsburgh 7 6, reflecting recent results for each club.
St Paul 6 7 leads Minneapolis 7 2. Toledo 10 5 over Columbus 8 6. Indianapolis 3 5 trails Louisville Milwaukee 6 10. Kansas City 4 5.
Five college style matchups listed include Chattanooga at Nashville Mobile at Birmingham New Orleans at Atlanta Memphis at Little Rock Detroit at St Louis Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston. A second set shows St Louis at Pittsburgh and Boston at Philadelphia. Additional lines urge fair hiring and local trade priorities with Morgan County given first chance to make good.
In Baltimore Maryland Charles Carey and Benjamin Spraggins were shot today following a guard’s death as they attempted to flee the Maryland penitentiary. The incident follows a prison escape attempt and leaves two inmates wounded.
Madison first baseman Hughes sustained a severe facial bruise after a thrown ball struck him in fielding practice during Monday’s game. He was taken to Dr Crow’s office for treatment and could not return, weakened by blood loss.
Seven representatives from Westminster church traveled by automobile to attend a conference held by Presbyterian churches in Oroca Tennessee.
A Saturday game saw an All-Star team featuring veteran players and out-of-town acquisitions defeat the Jays, ending their five game run. Brown relieved Sewell and held the Jays to few hits, while fielding errors undermined Jay defense throughout.
The Jays beat Madison 4-1 behind Corbitt's triple and solid defense. Corbitt also was thrown out at home while Sullivan's throw from right center cut down a Madison runner. Four triples were hit, three by the Jays and one by Madison, in front of a holiday crowd.
Mrs Tom Payne of Hartselle, a widely beloved county woman, was brought to Benevolent hospital several weeks ago and this morning was moved to Birmingham. Her condition, though showing some improvement, remains extremely serious.
The article argues that purchasing locally guarantees you get value for money. It cites familiarity with products, assurance of quality, and avoidance of service gaps as key benefits of shopping close to home.
E B Buddie Garner and L Morris tied for first after their rounds of 97 and 100 on the Club Course. The playoff will decide the cup winner. Voorhies Rankin and White tied for second with 62, Fussell was third at 64 over 18 holes with handicaps.
Jaysees visit on Thursday for a four day clash while Mills Co. of Connecticut faces the commerce lads Saturday afternoon. No further games are expected this week.
The Decatur White Sox split a double header with Birmingham at Cedar Lake Park on the Fourth. The visitors won 7 to 0 in the first game as Otis Johnson’s team were limited to 13 hits, while Roosevelt’s pitchers limited Birmingham to five hits in the second, and Decatur prevailed 6 to 4.
Colonel Robert Ew, publisher of the New Orleans States, was elected president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers' Association at the annual convention in Atlanta. He succeeds the Raleigh Times publisher, named chairman of the board of directors.
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