Decatur Battler Shines as Hall Defeats Breeland in Six Round Semi
Joe Hall of Decatur defeated Jack Breeland of Birmingham by technical knockout in a hard fought six round semi final at Malone Park. Fans booed the main bout as Ben Spivey and Battling Kelly fought a subdued ten round main event.
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Kelly-Spivey
Curley
Spurlock
Decatur
Ben Spivey
Kelly
American Legion
Joe Hall
Jack
Breeland
Birmingham
Hall
Malone Park
Morgan County
Jack Breeland
Kid Underwood
Kid Curry
Curry
Underwood
Jack Spurlock
Huntsville
Kid Curley
Leo Wood
Tommy Baker
Herzberg
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Joe Woods
Morgan Post -15
Edward B. Almon
Eighth
Decatur Boy
Miami
Battling Kelly
Chambers
Rahm trophy won by Dr. W. P. Baugh at Valley CC
Dr. W. P. Baugh captured the Rahm trophy in the annual Fourth of July tournament at Valley Country Club after shooting 81 in round one and 43 in round two for an 18 hole equivalent score of 85. W. L. Morris finished second with 85 while M. F. Shipper was third at 89. Shipper and Baugh each hold one prior victory toward permanent possession. The event drew about 30 local golfers and was among the club’s most successful.
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W. P. Baugh
Valley Country Club
M. F. Shipper
W. L. Morris
Mr. Shipper
Blind Foursome Dominates Valley Club Golf Ball Prize
M. F. Shipper H O Goidel Joe Duncan and W L Morris won the blind foursome at Valley Country Club on Thursday each receiving a quota of golf balls. The event grouped players by drawing names and scores, with the lowest total among foursomes earning prizes.
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M. F. Shipper
H. O. Goidel
Joe Duncan
W. L. Morris
the Valley Country Club
Italian Catholic Union plans Palestine pilgrimage in July
In gratitude for the Lateran treaty the Italian Catholic union organizes a pilgrimage to Palestine beginning July 19. The event gathers faithful from Catholic communities for a spiritual journey to holy sites.
Gordon's Internal Antiseptic Heals Indigestion Fast
Digestive troubles speedily ended by Gordon's internal antiseptic. It eliminates the cause of indigestion by driving out acids and poisons and freshening the stomach. For quick relief from dyspepsia gas bloating heartburn sour stomach and sour stomach this remarkable remedy is surprisingly effective. Get a bottle from your druggist today. Costs less than three cents a dose.
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Gordon's
Arebs To Tackle The Hosierymen In Saturday Drills
Arebs lead the Industrial league as they face the Cooper Wells Hosierymen at Malone Park at 3 30. Jaysees travel to Connecticut Mills to confront the rejuvenated club. Standings tight as outcomes impact percentage positions. Nelson likely to pitch for the Arabs with Pickens for the Hosierymen. Kelton to oppose Stewart as the Jaceans challenge the Millmen.
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Arebs
Cooper- Wells
Malone Park
Jaysees
Connecticut Mills Diamond
Nelson
Pickens
Kelton
Stewart
Where They Play Today Southern and National Leagues
In the Southern League Nashville visits Chattanooga Mobile confronts Memphis and New Orleans travels to Little Rock with only three games on the slate. In the National League St Louis meets Philadelphia and Cincinnati clashes with Pittsburgh with two games scheduled.
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Birmingham
New Orleans
Memphis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Ubs
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
American Ass
Pet
Kansas City
Eneremeneenenees
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Ereeree
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Toledo Saenene
Eee Sane
Milwaukee Oo
Southern League
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile
Little Rock
Pittsburgh
Schedule lineup for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION games
Toledo plays Columbus in one matchup while Milwaukee visits Kansas City. Indianapolis hosts Louisville and Minneapolis travels to St. Paul in the other pairings.
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American Association
Toledo
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Cities
Yesterday results show Nashville tied in a 4 4 game, Birmingham 5-5, New Orleans 4-4, Memphis 5-5, Atlanta 4-1, Little Rock 4-2, Mobile 2-3, Chattanooga 0-3 with one game lasting 10 innings.
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Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
New Orleans
Memphis
Little Rock
Atlanta
Mobile
Standings Snapshot From Early Baseball Season
The standings show Cincinnati 9-5 Chicago 8-10 Boston 4-0 New York 3-8 Philadelphia 14-3 Brooklyn 12-5 Pittsburgh 8-8 St Louis 4-2 reflecting early results and team positions in the league.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Baseball Standings Snapshot From American League Brief
American League standings show New York 8 14 and Washington 4 4 in early play. Philadelphia 3 8, Boston 1 1, St. Louis 12 7, Detroit 6 6, Chicago 9 5, Cleveland 2 12 reflect a varied start across teams.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Regional teams post season standings snapshot
St Paul 8 6, Minneapolis 7 5, Toledo 6 10, Columbus 11 7, Indianapolis 8 4, Louisville 2 7, Milwaukee 15 2, Kansas City 1 3. Standings show win loss records across eight cities and suggest league results to date.
Knot Hole Club Plans Picnic At Malone Park
The Knot Hole club will meet Saturday at Malone Park to view the double bill between the L N Shops and Cooper Wells. Rev Mr Dennis will outline plans for the Knot Hole picnic and the annual outing, hoping all members attend.
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Knot Hole Club
Malone Park
Cooper-Wells
Dennis
Catching as an Art Through Baseball's Golden Era
The article recalls historic catchers and eras from early baseball to the Washington Nationals, naming stars like King Kelly, Charlie Ganzel, Gabby Street, Muddy Ruel, and Ossie Schreckengost. It surveys the prestige of the catcher position and the shift in emphasis from catching to pitching and umpire roles.
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New York
Coogan's Bluff
Mississippi
King Kelly
Boston Pride
Michael
Charlie Ewing
Johnny Kling
Zimmer
Cleveland
Cuppy
Young
Boston
Lou Criger
Charlie Ganzel
Kid Nichols
John Clarkson
Orioles
Wilbert Robinson
William Hoffner
Baltimore
Giants
Rosie
Farrell
Meekin
Frank Bowerman
Roger Bresnahan
Chief Meyers
Christy Mathewson
Cubs
Mordecai Brown
Connie Mack
Mike Powers
Eddie Plank
Chief Bender
Rube Waddell
Ossie Schreckengost
Walter Johnson
Washington
Gabby” Street
Town Creek Tops Courtland in Ninth Inning Rally
Town Creek defeated Courtland 7 to 6 after a ninth inning rally. Mack Streater homered with one on base while Courtland’s Terry homered in the eighth to briefly lead. Box score details and a closing note on past star catchers follow.
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Town Creek
Courtland
Mack Streater
Terry
Courtland Club
Sk Scoggins
Pinan
Caine
McCullough
Handeraon
Painenenes
Pebel Sd Oie
R. H. E. Courtland
Kimbrel
Sanders
Sanderson
Pickens
Houston
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
The page lists a full crossword with across clues like Prevaricators steal spirit and down clues including Submarine Ethiopian sharpens and Bargains. It includes entries for various common terms such as Inlet of the sea and Edge of a garment along with solution prompts from yesterday.
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India
Hall to visit relatives in Tallahassee Florida
Joe Hall, who recently moved to Decatur, leaves today for a week long visit with relatives in Tallahassee Florida. He says his body is stiff from Thursday’s gruelling fight with Jack Breeland but otherwise remains in good shape.
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Joe Hall
Decatur
Tallahassee
Fla
Jack Breeland
Hall
Breeland
Three Games On Holidays Menu In NeSmith Baseball
Three baseball games were played at NeSmith during an all day picnic with Crane Hill Harmony and Corinth winning. Harmony beat Corinth 8-7 in 12 innings to hand Corinth its first loss of the season. Crane Hill opened with a 4-1 win over Merry Lee. Corinth then defeated Merry Lee 8-7 in seven innings. The day ended with Harmony taking the final contest 8-7 in 12 frames. Blair and Bucalew starred at the plate for their teams.
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NeSmith
Crane Hill
Corinth
Harmony
Merry Lee
Merry Lee Club
Blair
Bucalew
Brushing Pond to Meet Corinth Club in Saturday Tilt
Brushing Pond travels to Corinth on Saturday for a diamond clash with the Corinthians. Both teams are rated strong and the afternoon game is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Corinth
Corinthians
Jackie Baker Knocks Out Kayo In Huntsville Main Event
Boxing card in Huntsville featured Jackie Baker of Decatur and New York City delivering a seventh round kayo of Joe Johnson of Miami in a 10 round main event before about 2,000 fans. Other results included Jack Sullivan stopping Kid Smith in the second round and Gene Turner defeating Jack Tyson on a foul.
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Kayo
Huntsville
Decatur
New York City
Joe Johnson
Miami
Ancan Legion
Huntsvile
Johnson
Madison County
American Legion
Sullivan
Jack Sullivan
Athens
Kid Smith
Birmingham
Squared Arena
Gene Turner
Jack Tyson
Fla
Tyson
Tommy Baker
Horace Hooper
T. B. Brooks
Leo Woods
Kid Lightning
Lawrenceburg
Kid Arvin
Hartselle Splits Holiday Doubleheader With Birmingham Amateurs
Hartselle wins 11 to 8 in the opener as Gipson outduels Davis in a high scoring affair. John Burleson and Mack Streater homer to pace the visitors. In the nightcap Birmingham pitcher Smith shuts out Hartselle 5 to 0. three unearned runs and Hartselle errors help Decatur hurler Eddie Perie.
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Hartselle
Birmingham
Smith
Gipson
Davis
Mack Streater
John Burleson
Eddie Perie
Decatur
Morgan County
Decatur Folks Attend Huntsville Baker Johnson Scrap
Roy Chambers and W. W. Rahm were among Decatur residents who traveled to Huntsville last night to witness the Baker Johnson fight.
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Roy Chambers
W. W. Rahm
Decatur
Huntsville
Baker-Johnson
Next Tournament Planned at Valley Country Club
George Curtis, club pro, says the next Valley Country Club tournament will be held soon with three trophies likely to be offered. He does not know the exact date but says arrangements will be made immediately.
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the Valley Country Club
George Curtis
Club
Hill Chevrolet Chief On Georgia Motor Trip
A. W. Hill, head of the Hill Chevrolet company, is traveling by motor to Georgia and will return with Mrs. Hill on Sunday.
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A. W. Hill
The
Hill Chevrolet Company
Georgia
Mrs. Hill
Fans Give Purse To Local Fighter
Decatur fans presented Joe Hall with a substantial purse after his sensational technical knockout of Jack Breeland yesterday. Hall expressed appreciation for the gesture and support from local supporters.
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Decatur
Joe Hall
Jack Breeland
Joe
Bonanza Quartet Plans Four Appearances Next Sunday
The Bonanza quartet schedules four performances next Sunday starting at 9 30 a.m. at First Methodist church then 11 a.m. at Austinville Baptist church followed by the Mt Zion all day Sing in the afternoon and finishing at Ninth Street Methodist church.
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First Methodist Church
Austinville Baptist Church
Mt. Zion
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Stribling Knocks Out Fuente in Birmingham Fight
W L Stribling of Macon Georgia overwhelmed Tony Fuente in the second round at Legion Field Birmingham delivering a knockout. The Georgia fighter pressed the pace from the opening moments as a large hometown crowd looked on.
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W. L
Stribling
Macon
Tony Fuente
Legion Field
Birmingham
Fisth
Garner Pride Returns From Birmingham Visit
Local manager for Alabama Power Company Garner Pride has returned after a brief visit to Birmingham.
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Garner Pride
The
Alabama Power Company
Birmingham
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