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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
6
Baseball roundup notes the Pels beating the Barons 9 6 in eight with late runs, the Barons’ woes, and the Cubs moving to first place after a 12 1 win by the Cards as other scores shift in the league.
Citizens are urged to verify eligibility at the courthouse by the 14th to ensure their right to vote. The notice emphasizes proving qualification to participate in the upcoming election and using one’s voice locally.
Yesterday's games show Nashville beat Little Rock 8 to 4 and New Orleans defeated Birmingham 10 to 6. Mobile won 4 to 2 against Atlanta while Chattanooga's game at Memphis was postponed by rain. Detroit topped St Louis 9 to 6 in the American League.
Baseball scores from several leagues showSt Louis 12 Boston 1 Cincinnati 11 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 3 New York 2 Louisville 2 Minneapolis 12 Columbus 4 Indianapolis 10 St Paul 3 Toledo 2 Kansas City 6 Montgomery 11 Savannah 2 Selma 2 Jacksonville 9 Albany 5 Columbus 13 Pensacola 0 St Augustine 2. Voting qualification guidance directs readers to the courthouse to verify their status.
A prize remains for a non service flier as B fl Griffin enters the Pacific Race 4. Griffin, from Wichita Kansas, is among the latest entrants in the competition and represents a new challenge in the event.
Dr. Walter Rea Rowntree, Vanderbilt graduate and standout southern athlete, will spend the coming year in New Orleans as an interne at Charity Hospital. Known for his athletic years at Morgan County High School and the Nashville university, he has many friends in Decatur hoping for early success in his medical career.
Members of the American Legion urged ex service men to register using their discharge at the courthouse. They stressed that veterans may qualify to vote without paying any poll tax, regardless of any prior levy.
Lee Clary a Wisconsin division freight agent and L J Faist traveling freight agent for the company were in the city today on a business mission.
The Millers defeated the Colonels for the third straight time, routing Louisville entry 12 to 2. The Millers dominated the game with strong batting and pitching, crushing the Colonel twirlers throughout.
Commander Richard Byrd and three comrades wrap up their Paris stay after a week of honors from French officials and citizens. Today features a conference with French experts and writers as hosts for an evening dinner. Tomorrow they depart by special train to Le Touquet on an American Chamber of Commerce tour.
Decatur Jays evened the series with the Athena Jaysees at Malone Park as Athens scoring in one inning tied 2 2. Decatur pitcher Sewell held off Barker and Clem while Corbitt Banks and Brown produced the offense. Clem relieved late to preserve the lead and a highlight catch by Corbett near the right field fence stood out. The teams will play again in Athens.
Nashville faces Little Rock while New Orleans plays Birmingham and Mobile meets Atlanta. Chattanooga confronts Memphis and Philadelphia challenges St. Louis. Weehbington vs Cleveland and New York against Detroit also on card. Boston travels to Chicago.
A brief schedule lists St. Louis at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Brooklyn at New York as the three games on tap for the date.
The Decatur Jays plan a Saturday game against a Connecticut Mills company squad after three losses this season. They hope to improve on recent offense shown against Ellenen Shopmen and All-Stars, with the Athens defeat reflecting home scoring struggles.
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