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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1939

Page

6

Red Sox Beat Yanks Again In Five Game Series

The Red Sox sweep highlighted by Joe Cronin homer and Ted Williams run scoring in the eighth as Boston defeats New York 4 98. Yankees collect ten hits but fall to 8 more losses in recent stretch.

Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees Red Sox New York Boston Yankees Joe Cronin Ted Willams Jimmy Paxx Jake Wade Emerson Dickman Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Chicago Phillies Bill Posede Louis Cardinals

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Morgan County

State of Alabama Morgan County notice states Ben Gilbert and wife Hallye granted a mortgage secured by Decatur property. Avery Roberts as mortgagee will sell at the courthouse door in Decatur on Wednesday August 2 1989 for unpaid indebtedness, Lot in Block 122 addition as recorded. Attorney for Mortgagee A B Lynne lists July 1 8 15 dates.

Alabama Morgan County Ben Gilbert Hallye Avery Roberts Court House Decatur Morgan Coun

Notice of Sale of Land in Morgan County Alabama

Public sale on July 25 1939 within legal hours at Morgan County Courthouse to satisfy decree from January 12 1939. Property includes SE 1 4 of SE 1 4 Section 22 and 11 acres in NE 1 4 of NE 1 4 Section 27 Township 8 West Morgan County Alabama.

Orben McGregor Mary Jane Shipp Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Mory County Court House Township

Pensacola Prepares for All Stars In Key League Clash

Pensacola Fliers sharpened team play as they faced the league all-stars in Pensacola Florida. Starting pitcher candidates for the all-stars include Dot Pittman Joe Roxbury Lawdry Crawford with Marty Purtell selecting from Selma Jackson and Montgomery. Earlier Jackson Senators beat Mobile 6 to 4 and other minor results shaded the West Alabama circuit.

Pensacola Fla Pensacola Fliers Marty Purtell Mobile Shippers Selma Dot Pittman Joe Roxbury Jackson Lawdry Crawford Montgomery Jackson Senators Allstars Paul Fugit Clarence Blair Wimpy Jansco Frank Gustine Gadsden Henry Dana Grover Resinger Art Rebel Anniston Joe Kyacher Ray Adam

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Sparkles Across Leagues

National League leaders include Arnovieh Philadelphia batting 376 and Mize St Louis 96 hits. Bonura New York and Herman Chicago tied for triples with eight. pitching leaders Wyatt Brooklyn 8 0 and Gumbert New York 9 2. American League features DiMaggio New York batting 420 Foxx Boston 352. Williams Boston 67 RBI and Greenberg Detroit 27 doubles. Sundra New York 5 0 and Donald New York 10 0 on the mound.

Associated Press Arnovieh Philadelphia Bonura New York Frey and Werber Cincinnati McCormick Brown St. Louis Mize Slaughter Herman Chicago Goodman Garrs Boston St. Luis Camill Brooklyn Lombardi Cicinnati Handley Pittsburgh DiMaggio Foxx Cramer Rolfe Williams Greenberg Detroit Iples Lewis Wright Travis Washington McCosky Keltner Cleveland McQuinn Selkirk Case Chapman Donald Sundra Joe di Maggio Yankee Morrie Arnovich Phillies Pet. Arnovich Garms Medwick Ott Brown St. Louis Hassett Boston Dickey Boston O Gehringer

Dick Burton Wins 1939 British Open Title at St Andrews

Dick Burton, Cheshire pro, posted a 290 total over 72 holes to defeat John Bulla of Chicago by two strokes at St Andrews. The field included Great Britain’s top players and American contenders, with Burton’s victory delivering prestige and future endorsements beyond the 100 pound prize.

ST. Andrews Scotland Dick Burton John Bulla Chicago Great Britain Bulla Lawson Little America Jim Bruen Martin Pose Burton

Attendance Prize Awarded to Troop for Scout Meeting

The Girl Scouts met at 3 30 at Mrs. V L Gibson's home. Eleven Scouts were present as the troop opened with the Lord's prayer and minutes read. At the end of the attendance contest Laura Ella Houston presented the prize to Tracyene Gibson of patrol 3. Other prizes will be awarded later.

V. L. Gibson Laura Ella Houston Tracyene Gibson

Brietz Talks Sports in Quick-Draw Roundup

Eddie Brietz surveys sports chatter from New York. Notes include Grippo insuring his hands, NFL officials needing physicals, Helen Wills Moody weighing another title bid, Jeff Heath joining Cleveland bench, Heinie Groh possible Wisconsin coach, Dykes earning praise in Detroit White Sox series, Southern and Western horses driving Empire City betting, Sam Snead lured from White Sulphur Springs, Snead’s chase to Sands Point course, Cubs needing .650 pace to match last year’s pennant.

Eddie Brietz New York Tittle Tattle Jimmy Grippo Melio Bettina National Football League Helen Wills Moody Jeff, Heath Cleveland Heinie Groh Wisconsin Detroit Jimmy Dykes Empire City Sam Snead Sands Point Sam Pittsburgh Cubs

Byron Nelson at 27 Pivot Point in Golf Spotlight

George Edmond reports from Boston College on a mid age peak for golf champions with Byron Nelson at 27 cited as a prime. Cornell coach Carl Snavely praised the Connecticut coaching scene while Hugo Quist hints at a skating find Vivi-Ann Hulton near Coronado California. Nelson's Fort Worth mother attends the PGA event observing her son in major competition.

George Edmond St. Paul Dispatch Byron’ Nelson Carl Snavely Cornell Boston College Hugo Quist Sonja Henie Vivi-Ann Hulton Coronado Cal Byron Nelson Fort Worth

Buffs' Manager Eddie Dyer Honored With Tie Clasp Gift

In the Tex as League game night, the Houston Buffs celebrated Manager Eddie Dyer with a engraved tie clasp for each player, recognizing their contribution to team success.

Houston Buffs Eddie Dyer Eddie

Baseball Results From The Associated Press

American League results include Boston 4 New York 3 and Cleveland 7 Chicago 3. St Louis 8 Detroit 6. National League scores: Brooklyn 38 New York 2 and Boston 7 Philadelphia 3. Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 4. Only games scheduled.

Associated Press Boston New York Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Detroit Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh

AHM Will Play Cullman Sunday

The Alabama Hosiery Mill team will face Cullman Sunday afternoon with the game set to start at 3 o'clock. Cullman is the mill lads opponent.

Ahm Cullman Alabama Hosiery Mill Lads

Southern League scores bundle

Atlanta defeated Little Rock 6 to 3 while Knoxville overwhelmed Birmingham 16 to 6. Nashville beat New Orleans 4 to 3 and Chattanooga downed Memphis 8 to 3.

Southeastern League score roundup

Gadsden 4 Montgomery 3 in a second game tied after 13 innings. Anniston wins 12 to 7 over Selma. Pensacola Meridian postponed by rain as Jackson defeats Mobile 6 to 4.

Jackson Senators Mobile Anniston Rams Selcha Gadsden Montgomery Anniston Selma Pensacola - Meridian Jackson

Southern League and Major Matchups on Schedule

Today features Little Rock visiting Atlanta while Birmingham plays Knoxville and New Orleans meets Nashville. Other games include Memphis at Chattanooga and New York at Brooklyn, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Boston, and St. Louis at Pittsburgh. Boston at New York and Washington at Philadelphia twice, Detroit at Chicago, and Cleveland at St. Louis twice.

Associated Press Southern LE Pet Memphis Chattanooga Peter En Ee Atlanta Knoxville New Orleans Ee Nashville Ee Birmingham Ee Little Rock Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Wee Rene St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Ween Boston Philadelphia W. LL New— York Ccacse Boston Es Detroit —.x Ss Scusece PRA AG Cce Nnceasaghiaste Ae Cleveland Aa Em Eee Eee Washington Hiladelphia Wateoere St. Louis Angasssnneee Pensacola Eee Nese Jackson Venome Mt DOME Accederanan Bos Ae Anniston Mee Eee Ee

Classified Advertising The goeticn way to buy and sell

The goeticn classified section offers a compact marketplace for readers to list items for sale and find local bargains. Readers can place short notices for goods, services, and want ads, with quick turnaround and localized reach.

Goeticn

Devils Have Two Tilts On Week End Schedule

Decatur Blue Devils face Athens Volf Sunday at 2 30 at Goodyear Park with John Manahan to pitch after defeating Alabama Hosiery Mill Tuesday. Lefty Briscoe will handle catching duties alongside Morrison in two tilts as Knoblock and Hudson set the lineup.

Hanceville Decatur Blue Devils Athens Volf Goodyear Park Knoblock John Manahan Devils Alabama Hosiery Mill Lefty Briscoe Morrison Tennessee Valley” League Hudson R. Kimbrell

New Faces Shuffle Southern Loop Rosters

Southern Association clubs added players as changes spread through the loop. Little Rock inked Jim Bagby and an ex Boston infielder, with Bill Sayles moving to the Boston outfit. Nashville catches Charles George from Brooklyn on option. Chattanooga beat Memphis 8 to 3, Knoxville crushed Birmingham 16 to 6, Atlanta topped Little Rock 6 to 3, Nashville edged New Orleans 4 to 3.

Associated Press Southern Association Little Rock Jim Bagby Boston Red Sox Bill Sayles Bagby Boston Outfit Charles Greek) George Nashville Vols George Pelican Brooklyn Chattarooga Memphis Chicks Knoxville Lam Birmingham Atlanta Nashville New Orleans

Strawberry Capital Clan Faces Millmen In Tough Battle

After a recent 8 to 4 defeat two weeks ago, the strawberry capital clan has strengthened and expects a tough battle against the millmen. Battery selections were not finalized today, but both managers plan to send their ace hurlers to the mound.

Strawberry Capital Clan

Fight signing hints at rematch between Louis and Pastor

Rumor says champion Joe Louis and Bob Pastor agreed to a 20 round September bout likely in Detroit. Reference to their 1927 Madison Square Garden clash where Louis won in 10 rounds. this time five rounds may suffice to settle their differences.

Joe Louis Bob Pastor Detroit Louis Pastor Madison Square Garden

Tobacco Auctions Near Georgia Florida Sale July 25

Southern farmers tend fires in curing barns awaiting the Georgia Florida tobacco auctions set for July 25 to gauge export buyers appetite for the 1939 crop. Britain raises tobacco import duty 20 percent and China Spain and Germany influence global trade.

Associated Press Europe Orient Great Britain China Japan Spain United States

Tomcat attack ends with broken arm in Montana town

In Livi ngton Montana a large tomcat stalked a robber prompting William B Calhoun to throw a rock. The rock missed and Calhoun fractured his arm, requiring hospital treatment.

Livington Mont William B. Calhoun Lhoun

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