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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1927
Page
6
The article chronicles junior and minor league action with the Decatur Juniors seeking revenge after recent scalps, facing the Athens Juniors. It also covers major league results as the Pirates rally to beat the Cardinals 14-2, Cubs defeat Reds 8-5, Yankees win 7-6 over the Senators, and other regional games including the Barons and Lookouts.
A historical notice urges voters to qualify by the deadline and directs employers to verify eligibility of job applicants. It emphasizes giving Morgan County residents the first chance to participate and exercise their voice in the upcoming voting process.
An old advertisement promotes Purification as essential to health. It urges readers to cleanse the system with Calotabs and follow directions available at local drug stores. The copy imitates medical authority and targets chronic ailments and vitality.
Chattanooga defeated Nashville 16 to 11 and Birmingham beat Mobile 6 to 2. New Orleans beat Atlanta 8 to 3 while Memphis topped Little Rock 8 to 3.
In the American League, Detroit defeated St Louis 8 to 17, Washington beat New York 6 to 7, Philadelphia won 5 to 6 and Boston finished 6 to 6. In the National League, St Louis beat Pittsburgh 14 to 2, Boston 4, Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 5 and Chicago 8.
In a sparse Southeastern League slate Montgomery edged Columbus while Selma fell to Pensacola and St Augustine defeated Albany. Savannah dropped a 2 3 decision to Jacksonville as the period between now and July 14 introduces government qualification notes.
The note urges residents to support local merchants to keep money circulating within the community. It promotes buying locally as a civic and economic choice.
Minneapolis and St Paul traded runs as Paul Moon held the Millers to a late surge. Bohne and McMillan homered for Minneapolis while Emmer and Gaston produced two base hits each for St Paul in a 5 to 4 setback.
The notice urges residents to verify eligibility at the courthouse before July 14 to ensure qualification to participate in government.
International Illustrated News profiles Gene Sarazen, Sam Lazzeri, and Mike Dundee, noting Sarazen’s golf success and Lazzeri’s baseball rise from San Francisco yards to Yankee fame. It highlights Lazzeri’s versatility, leadership on the field, and rapport with teammates and umpires.
Edwin McClure, age 15, wins the Louisiana state golf championship, becoming the youngest state champion in the United States. The Shreveport competitor qualified at 77, defeated Fred Lamprecht in the semifinals, then beat Leroy Ward of New Orleans in the final, despite earlier doubters.
Johnny Rawlings, former Giant infield star, was purchased by Michael Kelley for his Millers. The target replacement remains uncertain. Rawlings, a second baseman, stood behind Sammy Bohne and Buck Redfern, the latter recently bought from Detroit, who has shown mixed results.
A collection of short jokes and witticisms about weather, laundry, babies, advertising, courts, and daily life. It includes quips about paper warmth, hats, thermometers, gas fumes, and a man arrested for tearing buttons, all in a light satirical tone.
Nashville visits Little Rock as Mobile plays Birmingham and New Orleans travels to Atlanta in today’s basketball slate with three matchups on the schedule.
Two games scheduled list Boston at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New York. The brief note mentions the courthouse between now and the deadline.
University of Illinois football coach Zuppke plans to build a new Grange era by using Frosty Peters and Judson Timm to restore star power. Illinois faces two big home games this season with Michigan on October 29 and Chicago on November 12 as Dad's Day draws.
White Sulphur Springs training reports Jack Dempsey delivering a ferocious left hook to Eddie McMullin in twenty seconds and driving Dave Shade with three hard lefts. Dempsey remained active in drills, shadow boxing, and bag work, with weekly pace and technique adjustments under manager Leo Flynn.
Courtland, a fast amateur team, is likely to appear for Decatur fans next week. Manager Knight of the Decatur Jays seeks a home and home series with the Lawrence countians. Courtland and Huntsville Central Y M C A met in a July Fourth thriller, Huntsville taking a 4 3 win as Courtland shows strong defense and solid pitching.
Buddie Garner and Walter Morris finalize plans to settle their Fourth of July golf tournament. The playoff for the Valley Country Club cup is expected to occur late this week or early next.
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