Del Corbitt Wins Golf Tournament at Country Club
Del Corbitt, a noted local cotton dealer, won the Fourth of July golf tournament at the Country Club with a score of 88 and a net 66 after handicap. Billie Wyker finished second and A Bailey, a past winner, took third amid large participation and growing interest. The club plans a new tournament next, this time with handicaps eliminated and entrants playing on form.
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del Corbitt
Cotton Desler
Billie Wyker
A. ©. Bailey
Curtis
Southern League Results Snapshot
Nashville 8 3 Birmingham 5 2 Memphis 1 3 Chattanooga 2 2 Atlanta 6 1 New Orleans 3 3 Knoxville Little Rock night standings show several teams with mixed results in a busy schedule.
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Little Rock
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
Knoxville-Little Rock
Standings Snapshot From Early Baseball Schedule
The American League teams show Boston eight four, New York five ten, Philadelphia ten six, St. Louis four two, Chicago zero three, Cleveland eight two, and Detroit six five in the latest results.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Baseball standings update from the National League games
The National League results show Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 3 New York 15 Boston 1 Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 11 Chicago 6 St Louis 2 Chicago 2 in a compact summary of recent scores and team records.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Louis
Chicago
International League scores from latest slate
Albany defeats Baltimore 3 to 1 while Syracuse wins 6 to 5 and Newark edges Rochester 5 to 4. Toronto posts a 2 to 1 victory and Buffalo rolls 11 to 9, Montreal wins 7 to 3.
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Albany
Baltimore
Syracuse
Newark
Rochester
Toronto
Bufflalo
Montreal
Milwaukee and others post uneven league records
The table shows Milwaukee at 5-11, Kansas City 2-4, Louisville 5-6, Indianapolis 2-17, Paul 4-9, Minneapolis 2-1, Columbus 9, Toledo 2. The standings mix wins and losses across multiple teams in a single listing.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Louisville
Indianapolis
Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Dixie Amateur League Scores Show Mix of Wins and Draw
Union Springs defeats Troy 3 to 2 while Troy falls to Union Springs 3 to 2. Dothan edges Ozark 4 to 2 with Ozark held to a 0 to 0 draw.
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DIXIE
Union Springs
Troy
Dothan
Ozark
Schedule of Today's Pro Basketball and Related Games
The card lists matchups including Chattanooga at Memphi New Orleans at Atlanta Chicago at Cleveland Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston Pittsburgh at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Montgomery at Troy Ozark at Union Springs Dothan at Abbeville.
BANS VISITOR Ryans At Prospect Drive
A local notice bans a visitor associated with the Ryans at BOT Prospect Drive. The action restricts access to a property linked to the Mic Olyme group amid an ongoing dispute.
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Gale Enelton
Ryans
Pene
Twin Bill Split By Mill Outfits
The Goodyear and Alabama Hosierymen split a two game set at Park on a Fourth of July, with the Wingfoots taking the opener 2-1 behind Lefty Johnson and the Hosierymen winning the nightcap 5-0 behind a strong pitching effort and timely hitting. Armstrong and Bronaugh starred for Alabama Mills infield and Keenum drove in runs, while Newt Hardy closed the final innings for Goodyear. Time 1:25. Umpires Looney and Gresham.
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Decatur
Goodyear
Alabama Hosiery
At & Park
Wingtfoots
Hosierymen
Lefty
Johnson
Wingfoots
Eddie Black
Black
Hartselle
Ant Wien
Houston
Bronaugh
Doc” White
Martin
Kelly
Newt Hardy
Small
Armstrong
Hargrove
Agee
Smith
McElhannon
Eubanks
Roller
Williams
Hoserymen
McRight
Puckett
Pucket
Kelly Heaves
Inniss
Alabama Mills
Keenum
Hardy
Kely
Ala
Mills
Looney and
Gresham
Abrh Williams
Flynn
Huston
Harvey
Abrh E
Mitweede
Whitt
Finley
White
Bronough
Ade
Mitwede
Tme
Looney
ABA
HE. McElhannon
Bem
Puckett Kelly
Harteelle
Outing Enjoyed By Flint 4-H Girls
The 4 H Club girls and women of Flint enjoyed a reunion outing on July 4. Members from the organization attended the event and shared a day of activities and community fellowship.
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Flint F-H
Rint
Ee oSements
Tonial Tao
Beard to Tour Foreign Lands as A A U Selects Six
Percy Beard, former Auburn star and Alabama Poly hurling professor, named by the AAU track committee to tour Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Hungary and France. Beard made a strong comeback this season, winning the 120 yard high hurdles at Travers Island in 1986, and reclaiming the national A A U 110 meter high hurdles title in Milwaukee.
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Auburn
Ala
Track and Field Committee
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Hungary
France
Percy Beard
Alabama Poly
Beard
Juhé
New York Athletic Club
Travers Island
Metropolitan
Milwaukee
Miss Virginia Gilbert Heads to Athens for Three Week Visit
Miss Virginia Gilbert left Tuesday for a three week visit with relatives in Athens.
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Virginia Gilbert
Athens
Wrestling Bout At Martin Arena Features Britt Victory
L A B Barron slowed the crowd with a tame card as Alvin Britt defeated Speedy Lawrence in straight falls. Duke Chick topped Jimmy Logas amid a bout marked by holds, reversals, and multiple warnings from Referee Coy Martin of Birmingham. Logas won the first fall, while Chick evened the score, but Logas prevailed in the deciding exchanges.
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Martin Arena
Alvin Britt
Speedy Lawrence
Duke Chick
Jimmy Logas
American Legion
Britt
Speedy
Coy Martin
Birmingham
Martin
Dude Chick
Chick
Logas
Check
Logan
Wyoming
Jimmy
Blue Devils Defeat Slip-Up in July Fourth Battle
The South Decatur Blue Devils defeated Slip-Up 7 to 1 in a Fourth of July game at Rip-Up. Blue Devils starter Hillis allowed one run as Tucker, Knoblock, Pitman and others contributed with solid hitting. Slip-Up lineup featured Mobes, Pree, Stover, Alexander, Hayes and Crow.
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South Decatur
Blue Devils
V Tucker
Knoblock
D. Pitman
Smith
Red
H. Knoblock
Caudill
A Rucker
Hillis P
L. Tucker
Mobes
Pree
Stover
Alexander
Hayes
Long
P. Crok
Royer
Crow
Sivley Returns Home After Appendectomy Recovery
Grant Sivley was moved from Benevolent Society Hospital to his uncle Eugene Sivley's home on Tuesday in Priest's ambulance. He is recuperating from an appendectomy operation.
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Grant Sivley
Priest’s Ambulance
The
Benevolent Society Hospital
Eugene Sivley
Lou Gehrig Tops Iron Men In Sports History
Lou Gehrig, fresh from a beaning, still chases an iron man streak with 1,414 consecutive games and multiple past injuries. The column compares Gehrig to other endurance icons like Reggie McNamara, Battling Nelson, Murdock, Tilden, and Nelson, praising his durability and work ethic.
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Jack Korosp
Bebe
Ruth
Shoreham Hotel
Washington
Gehrig
Lou
Ray
Norfolk
Virginia
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Locomotive Lou
Joe Sewell
Everett Scott
Scott
Sewell
Radbourne
Reggie McNamara
Battling Nelson
Murdock
Rangers
Man
Bill Tilden
McNamara
Reggie
Nelson
Grim
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe
James J. Jeffries
Ruby Robert
Sarge William
Emlsworth
Henry Collis
Louie
Iron Men
Yankee
Mr. Gehrig
Mrs Banniza Studios Dances at Pauline School
Mrs G P Banniza who has tutored Decatur's leading young dancers is taking a course at the Pauline School of Dancing in Nashville. She focuses on difficult routines and plans to return to Decatur soon to resume teaching. Observers praised her pupils' technique and artistry in public appearances.
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G. P. Banniza
Decatur
Pauline School of Dancing
Nashville
Former Resident Greets Old Friends in Decatur Visit
John L. Proctor a former Decatur merchant now of Gadsden visits with scores of old friends and receives a cordial welcome from longtime associates during his stop.
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John L. Proctor
Decatur
Gadsden
Death of Little Vernie South at Benevolent Hospital
Little Vernie South two and a half years old, child of Mr and Mrs F E South, died Wednesday at 5 15 PM at Benevolent Hospital. Survived by four brothers and three sisters. Body removed to Priest's for burial prep, then returned home on Trinity route one. Funeral services set for this afternoon at Arby's chapel, with interment to follow.
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Little Vernie South
F. E. South
Benevolent Hospital
Hurls Well Johnson Delivers 10 K in Alabama Hosierymen Win
Pop Johnson blanks Alabama Hosierymen in game one of a Wednesday doubleheader striking out 10 and allowing four hits.
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Pop” Johnson
Alabama Hosierymen
Ligon Couple Visiting Friends in Greenville
Mr and Mrs J D Ligon are in Greenville C for two weeks visiting friends and relatives.
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J. D. Ligon
Greenville, C
Decatur Humor Columns Mix Witty Bits and Quips
A collage of comic snippets and caricatures from a rural paper. Jokes touch marriage, parenting, manners, and daily life with wordplay and wisecracks. Notable themes include dancing, tax jokes, and skeptical takes on social norms.
Laverne Baby Ducted at Powell's Chapel Interment Set
Six month old Laverne died and was laid to rest at Powell's Chapel with Rev Jones officiating. Interment directed by Peck. The infant's passing prompted local notice and funeral arrangements.
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Laverne
Powell’s Chapel
Rev Jones
Peck
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