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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

6

Rain Halts Second Game In Crucial Series

Rain stopped the Nats and Athletics second game with no score in eight innings, forcing a Wednesday makeup after a 0–0 tie. Both starters Hadley and Walebrg pitched well with double plays stifling offense. Indians beat Tigers 13–4 as Hudlin won, while Frasier held White Sox to five hits in a 5–3 win over the Browns.

Nats Athletics Bump Hadley Ruber Walebrg Indians Tigers Hudlin Hogsett

Elliott Beats Robins as Phillies Win 5 3

Jumbo Elliott defeats his former team as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Robins 5 to 3. It marks his fifth win over them. Cards top Cubs 6 to 5 after two ninth inning doubles, extending their four game lead over the Giants. The Cardinals used 18 players and five pitchers in the game.

Robins Jumbo Elliott Phils Elliott Cubs Giants Cardinals

Eddie Morgan Tops Sluggers with .383 Batting Average

Eddie Morgan, young collegian who nearly left baseball for business, leads big league hitters with a .383 average. He also handles first base for the Cleveland Indians with solid defense and dependable bat.

Eddie Morgan Morgan Cleveland Indians

Call Off Game By Alabama Hosiery Millmen

The Alabama Hosiery Millmen cancelled a scheduled game in Moulton this afternoon. Manager Ches Halbrooks said there are no other games on the books and no indication when the schedule will resume.

Alabama Hosiery Millmen Moulton Ches Halbrooks

Hosierymen defeat Town Creek 17 to 4 in Saturday game

The Alabama Mill Hosierymen rolled past Town Creek 17 to 4 on Saturday. Briscoe pitched superbly as the heavy batting lineup supported him with strong hits throughout the game.

Alabama Mill Town Creek Briscoe

Rodgers and Green Top Camp Ki Award Winners

Rodgers and Carl Green won best camper honors at Camp Ki for the final week of sessions. With no camps scheduled this year the boys earned an extra week in camp next year when the camp opens.

Wallace Rodgers Carl Green

No Rainfall Recorded Over 24 Hour Period

There was no rainfall during the 24 hours ending at seven o clock this morning. The report notes a dry period with no measurable precipitation.

Southern League Schedule Highlights Today

Atlanta visits Nashville and Birmingham plays Chattanooga while New Orleans faces Memphis Mobile travels to Little Rock and Boston splits two games with New York in a packed domestic program.

Ww. L. Pet Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis vAtlanta rLittle Rock New Orleans Ore xMobile Nashville Atlanta Memphis Mobile Little Rock

National League and American Association Baseball Schedule

Brooklyn at Philadelphia. New York at Boston. St Louis at Chicago in two games. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Louisville at Kansas City. Columbia at St Paul. Toledo at Minneapolis. Indianapolis at Milwaukee.

National League Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati American Association Louisville Kansas City Columbia St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee

Barons Down Noogans 10 to 3 in Second-Place Clash

Ray Caldwell notches his 12th win as the Barons beat the Noogans 10 to 3 to even the series. Andy Moore belts a two run homer as Barons collect 14 hits. The Vols recover to edge the Crackers 4 to 3 behind Herschel Bennett’s second inning homer and solid pitching by Simmons.

Ray Caldwell Barons Andy Moore Vols Crackers Herschel Bennett Simmons

Trio Injured in Lee Highway Collision Near Rogersville

A Saturday afternoon crash on the Lee highway near Rogersville injured three people. Mrs Will Hightower of Athens sustained painful injuries and was discharged from Benevolent hospital soon after. Louis Rosenbaum of Muscle Shoals Theatres and Jack Wiknick of Florence also suffered injuries including a broken leg and cuts.

Hust Lee Highway Rogersville Will Hightower Athens Benevolent Hospital Louis Rosenbaum Muscle Shoals Theatres, Inc Mr. Rosenbaum Florence Decatur Jack Wildnick

Horoscope Quiz and July Zodiac Sign

A compact reading presents July zodiac signs and a July query. It lists Gemini as the correct sign and provides quick answers to related questions. It notes traits for those born today as prudent movers and hints at a playful Gal And Try wordplay.

Program Is Ready For Baptist Meet

The program for the Morgan County Baptist association and the Sunday school association meeting is ready and will be released Wednesday. The joint gathering, a monthly associative meeting and annual Sunday school conference, will be held at Pleasant Hill church on July 14 and 15.

Morgan County Baptist Association Sunday School Association Pleasant Hill Church

Nashville Atlanta Night Game Result Notes

Scores show Birmingham 10 Chattanooga 3 in the Nashville Atlanta night game. Other listed matchups Mobile and Little Rock night game are scheduled but no results provided.

Baseball scores and rain delays from the American League

Scores show Phillies 0 tied with Washington 0 when rain halted play in the seventh. Cleveland power past Detroit 13 to 4. Chicago beat St Louis 5 to 3 while St Louis edged Chicago 6 to 5. Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 5 to 3. Boston and New York rainouts and Pittsburgh Cincinnati off day.

Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis Boston New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Negro Bound Over In Slaying Of Mary Cobb Near McEwen

James Brown, an African American, was bound over to the grand jury without bond after waiving a preliminary hearing in Camden. He is connected to the death of Mary Roger Cobb whose mutilated body was found near the highway outside McEwen, Tennessee. Brown claims he was coerced by two white truck drivers, Ben Cassety and Cordell Goad, to help dispose of the body following the murder by an automobile crank. A special Camden Court session is expected to try the defendants. the normal term starts in September.

James Brown Mary Roger Cobb McEwen Tenn Camden Brown Ben Cassety Cordell Goad Camden Court

Leopard Has Good Recovery After Disturbing Finding

Bill Leopard, a young Tarrant City worker, was found unconscious in a Cullman area cotton field Monday and taken to Benevolent Hospital with brain concussions. He was conscious at times today and shows signs of serious but improving condition. Investigators consider robbery and hitchhiker involvement as possible motives.

Bill Leopard Tarrant Benevolent Hospital Cullman Leopard Athens Tarrant City

Returns of the Big Scrap at Camp Ki Y

Twenty campers at Camp Ki Y enjoyed a big thrill when a radio brought them the blow-by-blow Schmeling Stribling fight account. The camp committee provided wholesome amusements during three weeks of the annual program.

Home Oil plans new cotton shed at Malone Park

The Home Oil company is erecting a cotton shed at Malone Park. This builds on the large warehouse already constructed there this year.

Home Oil Company Malone Park

Song Service at Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ

A song service will be conducted this evening at 7 30 o clock at the Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ. A cordial invitation was extended the public to attend. A supply of new song books has been received.

Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ

Itinerary of Presiding Elder R T Tyler

The week end schedule for Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, features Friday at Oak Grove on the Salem-Walnut Grove charge with morning preaching and afternoon conference, and Sunday at the First Church in Athens with afternoon conference.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Salem-Walnut Grove Oak Grove Athens

Walker Sharkey Bout Planned at Ebbett Field

Mickey Walker and Jack Sharkey are set to meet at Ebbett's Field Brooklyn on July 22 in a championship bout staged by the New York Boxing Commission. Max Schmeling holds the title but is suspended in New York state.

Mickey Walker Jack Sharkey Ebbett’s Field Brooklyn New York Boxing Commission Max Schmeling New York State

Rev Earl Barnes Returns to Fort Worth for Visit

The Rev Earl Barnes pastor of Glenn Gardens Baptist Church in Fort Worth Texas arrived to spend several days with his parents Mr and Mrs W T Barnes on West Moulton Street. He has been away four years and graduated from Fort Worth Seminary in May 1930. Friends greet his homecoming with happiness.

Earl Barnes Glenn Gardens Baptist Church Ft. Worth Teaxs W. T. Barnes West Moulton Street Our Ft. Worth Seminary

Night Sermon Details at Southside Revival

Rev James Allen Smith of Central Baptist delivers tonight at Southside Baptist on Not Far From the Kingdom as revival services continue with strong interest and a highly successful meeting anticipated says Rev J D Pickens.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Southside Baptist Church The Kingdom J. D. Pickens

Rabies Tests Conducted at Valley Laboratory

Two rabies tests were performed at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory this morning. A cat head from Huntsville arrived spoiled, while a calf head from Hanceville had not yet yielded results.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Huntsville Hanceville

Regular Classified Readers Expect Steady Profits

A local classified section alerts readers that consistent listings and ongoing ads can yield regular earnings. The note emphasizes reliability, steady income, and enduring demand for space in the paper’s marketplace.

Limestone County Cripples May Attend Clinic in Athens

Morgan County Cripples May Attend the crippled children's clinic to be held in Athens on July 10. The Limestone County health department arranged the event. Several are expected to travel from this county to receive clinic benefits.

Morgan Limestone Morgan County Athens Limestone County Health Department

When Are Barons Going to Crack

The Birmingham Barons remain at a strong pace into July with critics unsure when the lead will weaken. Analysts note the Barons have held a steady advantage since early June despite earlier doubts from the Southern circuit.

Birmingham Vrews

Classified Section Reading Boosts Profits for All

Editorial urges daily reading of the classified section to gain business and reader profits, noting many people already benefit from the listings and opportunities featured.

Ben Chapman to Wed Alabama Girl

New York July 7 William B Chapman left fielder of the New York Yankees and league base stealer obtained a license to marry Miss Mary Elizabeth Payne of Birmingham Alabama. Chapman listed his home in Ensley Alabama and said the marriage would occur today at the Late Church Around The Corner. He is a Nashville Tennessee native and has been with the Yankees two years.

New York William B Ben) Chapman New York Yankees Mary Elizabeth Payne 13Th Street Birmingham Ala Chapman Avenue G Ensley Ben Is Nashville, Tenn The Yankees

No Matches Played In Carpenter Chase

Golfers at Valley County club rest Monday as no matches occurred in the Harry Carpenter trophy chase. Players were set to resume Tuesday with expectations the cup race would near conclusion by week’s end.

Harry Carpenter The Valley County Club

Dennis Sermon Encourages Sportsmanship at Camp Ki Y

Rev. Peter M. Dennis of St. John's Episcopal Church spoke to boys at Camp Ki Y near Vinemont. He urged genuine sports and character building and was joined by J. Walter Clap ton and Roland H. Gray on the trip.

Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Episcopal Church Camp Ki-Y Vinemont Rev. Dennis Camp J. Walter Clapton Roland H. Gray

Bozo to Meet Burns in Winston-Salem This Month

Bozo faces challenger Chuck Burns in Winston Salem North Carolina this month. Bozo has fought six times in six weeks and won every bout.

Bozo Chuck Burns Husky Winston-Salem

Chandler to Pitch First Battle Against Limestone

Manager Corbitt announced Bob Chandler will start this afternoon at 3 30 against the Limestone team at the Negro Fair Grounds field. The plan aims to win the first game of the week while Athens handles the second. A large crowd is expected.

Athens Corbitt Bob Chandler Limestone Negro Fair Grounds

Campers Triumph Over Vinemont In Fourth of July Win

The Ki-Y campers defeated the Vinemont baseball team 10 to 3 in a Independence Day game. It marked the campers’ second win over Vinemont in two weeks as they used ample practice to build a fast, capable lineup.

Ki-Y Vinemont

Burke Shoots Par Beating Von Elm at Inverness

Billie Burke, a Polish American from Connecticut, won the United States Open title at Inverness by one stroke over George Von Elm after a 144-hole marathon. Burke finished with 580 total strokes to Von Elm’s 590, sealing victory with steady play as Von Elm faltered on the final green.

Inverness Club Toledo Iverness Billie Burke Connecticut United States Bobby Jones Burke George von Elm Los Angeles Billie von Elms Leo Diegel von Elm Inverness

Combs Wins, Heads to Bout With Baker

Ellis Combs of Birmingham knocked out Sailor Parker in the fifth round of a 10 round main event at Tusumbia on July Fourth. He earns a shot at Tommy Baker of Huntsville, who has challenged the bout winner in the coming weeks.

Ellis Combs Birmingham Sailor Parker Tuscumbia Tommy Baker Huntsville Baker

Mercury Rises to 96 Amid Temperate Morning

Weather bureau reports a 24 hour rise with a high of 96 and a low of 72. The readings extend to early morning at seven o'clock.

Weather Bureau

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