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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1930

Page

3

Fussell Wins Cav enter Cup In Bestye Final

Warner Fussell captured the Cav enter cup Monday afternoon defeating young Billy Wyker one up in the finals of the Bestye tournament. Fussell shot excellent golf after days of strenuous contests while Wyker struggled on the greens. The event awarded prizes for the three flights and the overall winner earned the Harry Carpenter cup. permanent possession after three wins, not necessarily in succession.

Warner Fussell Billy Wyker Mr. Fussell Young Wyker Fussell Harry Carpenter Carpenter

Youthful Divers Seen In Action In Decatur

Jimmie Gilmore eight year old holds Florida boys under 10 diving state title and ranks third in swimming while his brother Buddy Gilmore shows promise. They train daily at Crystal Plunge and plan a free diving exhibition. The brothers are visiting Mrs. Summers in Decatur from Miami.

Decatur United States Jimmie Gilmore Florida Buddy Gilmore Jimmie Crystal Plunge Buddy Milton Drennen Miami Fla H. R. Summers

Shower Boosts Flint Area After Dry Spell

Notable rainfall fell in the Flint area last night, less than Decatur but welcomed by Bud Willingham a well known farmer. The shower was beneficial and rainfall was badly needed in the region.

Flint Decatur Bud Willingham

Harris Bottis Ill With Malaria at Home

Harris Bottis proprietor of the New York Hatters and Dry Cleaners remains ill at his home after a week confined to his room due to malaria. He operates in New York and is noted for his business in hatting and dry cleaning.

Harris Bottis The New York

Unclear Phrase From Qualifying Round Announcement

Displayed since the announcement of the qualifying round date. The fragment notes ongoing visibility of the date but provides no names places or outcomes.

Southern and National League Matchups On Tap

Today a slate of games features the Southern League: Atlanta at Birmingham Nashville at Chattanooga Mobile at Little Rock New Orleans at Memphis. In the National League Chicago at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at St. Louis Boston at Brooklyn. American League Detroit at Chicago St. Louis at Cleveland Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York (2).

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Baseball Scores From Monday Battles Across Leagues

Nashville defeated by Chattanooga 2 to 8 while Atlanta shutout Birmingham 6 0. Little Rock crushed New Orleans 12 to 3. Cincinnati beat Chicago 4 to 2 and Brooklyn edged Boston 2 to 1. New York prevailed over Philadelphia 13 to 12 and Pittsburgh won 9 to 5 over St. Louis. Washington bested Boston 8 to 1. Detroit beat Cleveland 5 to 3. Chicago lost 9 to 2.

Lacey's Spring Barbecue July 12 Event at Grounds

Lacey's Spring plans a barbecue on July 12 at the baseball grounds. A Rescue vs Winton game will precede a match with the Lacey's Spring team. Candidates for office are invited to attend and deliver talks to the people.

Lacey’s Rescue Winton

Daily Tourney Likely To Lead Valley Club Schedule

The Decatur Daily reports plans indicate the Valley Country Club will host the next tournament. The tournament committee studies arrangements and may change the winning method, possibly reducing handicaps.

Decatur Daily The Valley Country Club

Caddy Match In Progress At Valley Country Club

A golf tournament is underway at Valley Country Club with six local caddies paired against six caddies from Tennessee Valley. George Curtis, the club’s pro, is directing the event.

the Valley Country Club Tennessee Valley Country Club Tuscumbia George Curtis

Berry Pickers Continue Busy

Morgan county harvest persists as hundreds of gallons of blackberries are sold daily at 25 to 35 cents per gallon. Pickers say profits are slim at current prices.

Morgan County

Singing School Attracts Crowd

The singing school conducted by E. T. Burgess of the Stamps All-Star quartet opened at the First Christian church on Moulton Street with a fair crowd and expectation of larger turnout for the second session this evening.

E. T. Burgess Stamps All-Star Quartette First Christian Church Moulton Street

Lightning Damage Hits Stephenson Brick Plant

Lightning caused heavy damage and destruction at the Stephenson Brick Company's plant. It also knocked out several telephones and blew electrical fuses, leaving parts of the town in darkness until repairs were completed.

Stephenson Brick Company

Al Singer Sees Title Shot After Fernandez KO Comeback

New York reports that Al Singer aims to win the light weight title from Sammy Mandell at Yankee Stadium on July 17. He credits Ignacio Fernandez for sharpening him after a knockout nearly derailed his hopes, recounting a comeback that includes a recent victory over Fernandez at Madison Square Garden and guidance from Benny Leonard.

al Singer Mandell Yankee Stadium New York Sammy Mandell Ignacio Fernandez Fernandez Singer Benny Leonard Joe Shugrue Leonard Madison Square Garden

Dragon Symbol as Peril in Fu Manchu Film

The article notes writers Florence Ryerson and Lloyd Corrigan chose a dragon as the emblem of menace for The Return of Dr Fu Manchu. The film stars Warner Oland with O P Heggie Jean Arthur Neil Hamilton and William Austin in the cast. The picture screens at the Princess on Wednesday and Thursday.

Fu Manchu Hollywood Florence Ryerson Lloyd Corrigan Sax Rohmer Tiamat Morodach Hercules Perseus Appolo St. George St. Michael Miss Ryerson Corrigan Warner Oland O. P. Heggie Jean Arthur Neil Hamilton William Austin

Cycle Of Fires Ends With Stephenson Brick Company Blaze

Fire Chief E. W. Jones says a Monday night blaze that destroyed the Stephenson Brick Company completes a cycle of fires, following two or three smaller fires earlier that day he attributes to lightning. The sequence underscores a pattern of consecutive fires in the area.

Stephenson Brick Company E. W. Jones Jones

Six Treated To Prevent Rabies In Moulton Area

The state laboratory forwarded six anti rabies treatments for residents of the Moulton section in Lawrence county.Recipients listed include Julia Mai Owens Will Owens Clara Owens Pearlie Kemum Thomas Suggs and Delia Suggs.

State Laboratory Moulton Lawrence County Julia Mai Owens Will Owens Clara Owens Pearlie Kemum Thomas Suggs Delia Suggs

Progress Made On Sanitary Survey In Danville

The sanitary survey of Danville will be completed by Inspector C L Parham in a few days and construction will begin immediately after. Parham reports strong community cooperation and is pleased with the progress.

Danville C. L. Parham Parham

Miller to Speak Here This Evening

Judge B. M. Miller will address Morgan County voters in the Circuit Court room at 8 o clock this evening in support of his Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He is described as a vigorous speaker and is expected to draw a large crowd familiar with his platform given Judge Hobbs recent address.

B. M. Miller Morgan County Judge Miller Morgan F. Hobbs

Millmen Plan to Keep IP Battles

The Connecticut Millmen aim to reclaim leadership in the Decatur industrial circuit after a tough week. Under Rutledge Thomas the team rose from bottom to second, then tied for first, and now pursue another push to the top as the season nears its end.

Millmen Decatur Connecticut Ellenen Connecticuts Rutledge Thomas

Valley Country Club Sees Record Golf Interest This Summer

Golfers flock to the Valley Country Club this summer, with records kept by pro George Curtis showing higher activity than any summer since the course opened. The course is praised as one of the best in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee, with visitors from nearby towns playing on regular days and holidays.

The Valley Country Club George Curtis Country Club Alabama Tennessee

Solicitors Scrap Sparks Lawrence County Election Race

A county contest between Judge Ole and Wade Wright for circuit Solicitor is set to be a spirited clash with a heavy turnout expected. The sheriff race also draws much interest as supporters predict victory for their preferred candidates.

Lawrence County Ole Wade Wright

Rain Relieves Dust Menace On Local Highways

Temporary relief from the dust was brought to motorists traveling the unpaved Bee Line and Joe Wheeler highways into Decatur by last night’s rain. The dust had been described as terrible, and the rain was greatly welcomed.

Decatur Bee Line Joe

Miss Clara Kelly Returns From Al exander City Vacation

Miss Clara Kelly superintendent of Child Welfare in the county returns from Alexander City where she spent her vacation with homefolks.

Clara Kelly Alexander City

Druggist Unveils New Headache Remedy B C

A North Carolina druggist develops a multi ingredient formula that acts quickly to relieve headaches neuralgic sciatic and rheumatic pain. The preparation named B C promises immediate relief in three minutes with no after effects and is sold 10c or 25c. It is touted as safe and harmless.

North Carolina

Loosier to Begin Training After Bout Win

Joe Loosier who defeated Bob Chambers of Memphis in a recent bout is resting but plans a comeback within a month. He eyes a rematch with Tom Tingle and intends to start training soon to prepare for the scrap.

Joe Loosier Bob Chambers Memphis Loosier Tom Tingle Batfler Leasier

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