Creekers Shut Out Athenians in Town Creek Baseball Victory
The Town Creek Creekers upset league leaders Athens 4 to 0 as Lefty Felton pitched effectively. Todd struggled with control in the fifth, and Sam Whitt’s line drive hit an automobile, ending his night after two hits. The win featured timely hitting in the fifth and sixth innings and a standout defensive effort.
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Town Creek
North Alabama
Lefty Felton
Todd
Athens
Sam Whitt
Whitt
R. H
Todd and
W. Wilkinson
Felton and
Horton
Quartet Will Sing At Ninth Street Church
The Ninth Street Methodist church hosts a program this evening starting at 7 15 featuring the Ninth Street quartet. The public is invited to attend the service.
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9Th St. Church
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Ninth Street Quartet
Miller and Hobbs Speak In Valley Campaign Stop Tour
Judge B. M. Miller and campaign manager S. F. Hobbs will speak in North Alabama. They are set to appear in Athens Limestone County courthouse Monday and in Sheffield and Tuscumbia Tuesday to discuss their gubernatorial bid.
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North
Alabama
B. M. Miller
Judges. F. Hobbs
Athens
Limestone County
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Earl White Back Home After Appendicitis Operation
Able to be out at Oak Grove Earl White recovers at Benevolent hospital after an appendicitis operation. Friends note his swift progress following the July 18 report.
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Oak Grove
Earl White
Benevolent Hospital
Only Two So Far To Shoot 35 On Course
Only two golfers have broken par at the Valley Club. George Black, pro at the Huntsville club, and George Curtis, pro here, each shot 35 for the nine hole course. Par is 36, set by Charlie Hall of Birmingham fame.
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Valley Club
George Black
Huntsville Club
George Curtis
Charlie Hall
Birmingham
Hurlers Set New League Pace in Crackers Barons Series
The Crackers and Barons used seven hurlers in the first three games as Ray Francis beat Clay Touchstone 2 0 in the opener, Messenger edged Ray Caldwell 3 2 in game two, and Bill Ludolph won 3 2 in game three. Oldham exited for a pinch hitter in the eighth with Kiefer pitching the last frame.
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Crackers
Barons
Ray Francis
Clay Touchstone
Messenger
Ray Caldwell
Bill Ludolph
Oldham
Kiefer
Al Singer Wins Lightweight Title
Al Singer of the Bronx becomes world lightweight champion by knocking out reigning champ Sammy Mandell of Rockford in the first round at Yankee Stadium. Singer landed a sharp left hook as the bell rang and Mandell hit the canvas five times before the count.
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al Singer
Bronx
Singer
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
Ill
Yankee Stadium
Mandell
Sammy
Fred Wall Campaign Stop in Decatur Today
Fred Wall, candidate for circuit solicitor, visited Decatur to talk with supporters about his campaign. Wall resides in Limestone County where he has practiced law for many years.
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Fred Wall
Decatur
Mr. Wall
Ens
Limestone County
Bonanza Quartet Sees Rush Of Song Requests On WBRC
A. L. Moye of the Bonanza quartet says many listeners request special numbers for the radio program on WBRC. He notes they will accommodate as many as possible, though the announced show may undergo radical revision.
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WBRC
A. L. Moye
Bonanza Quartette
Ason
Mrs Pear Hand Is Much Improved in Falkville
Falkville route two resident Mrs. Pear Hand shows marked recovery after illness. Special report notes her improvement and ongoing care.
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Falkville
Pear Hand
Champs Increase Lead as A's Beat White Sox
American League standings shift as the Athletics add three and a half games with a 12 to 8 win over Chicago. Cleveland over Washington 4 to 3, Morgan homered with Porter aboard. Red Sox hammer Detroit 12 to 2 while Ruth sits for the Yankees 16 to 7 win with 21 hits. Coffman toppled first.
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Washington
Athletics
White Sox
Sox
A's
Hudlin
Jones
Morgan
Porter
Red Sox
Detroit
Tigers
Lisenbee
Ruth
New York
Brown
Yanks
Coffman
Vines Will Coach The Athens Aggies
Alabama football and basketball star Vines will coach the Athens Aggies next season per University announcement. A 1926 1928 1929 varsity backfield member, he was a dependable defensive player and blocking back. He led the team to victory when signal callers were out against Kentucky.
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Snake Vines
Alabama
Athens Aggies
Vines
Kentucky
Cook Sisters Slightly Injured in Naples Auto Crash
Misses Dorothy and Mary Frances Cook of Columbia were painfully hurt Wednesday when their car collided with another near Naples. Both sisters were reported resting well and injuries were not believed to be serious.
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Dorothy
Mary Frances Cook
F. G. Cook
Columbia
Neapolis
Democrats Rally in Jackson County with McDuffie Speaking
Democratic leaders from the area will travel to Scottsboro Saturday to attend a county rally sponsored by the party. Congressman John McDuffie of Alabama's first district is scheduled to deliver the principal address.
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Scottsboro
Jackson County
John McDuffie
Alabama
Split Prize In Amateur Carpentier Cup Qualifiers
Two golfers who posted the same qualifying score for the Carpenter Cup chose to split the prize rather than accept $2.50 in gold. They instead took the prize's value in golf balls, maintaining amateur status.
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W. W. Fussell
Cubs Narrow Dodgers Lead With 6 3 Win Over Robins
In a late attack the Cubs beat the Robins 6 to 3 after Dazzy Vance was targeted in the 13th inning. Stephenson’s singer drove in two runs during the uprising while Bush relieved Teachout in the eighth as Robins rallied to tie. Giants-Card slugfest ended 12 to 9 with 20 and 15 hits respectively. Reds outslug Phils 14 to 9 on 17 hits led by Klein four for five. Larry French won his fifth straight for the Pirates in a 6 to 2 victory over the Braves, as the Pirates scattered 13 hits while contending with the Braves’ offense.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Dazzy Vance
Stephenson
Singer
Bush
Teachout
Robins
Giants
Reds
Phils
Klein
Larry French
Bucs
Braves
French
Memph is Nashville and others light slate in daily games
Southern League matches Memphis at Nashville Birmingham at Atlanta Mobile at New Orleans Little Rock at Chattanooga American League Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit National League Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia
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L. Philadelphia Prierererrronsy
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New York
Cleveland
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Mobile
New Orleans
Little Rock
Chattanooga
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St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
National League
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Basketball scores from a multi-game baseball? unclear lineup
A series of city score lines show Philadelphia over Chicago 10 to 8 and Boston over Detroit 12 to 2, with New York 16 over St. Louis 7. Other results include Cincinnati 14 over Philadelphia 9, New York 12 over St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 6 over Boston 2, and Chicago 6 over Brooklyn 3 in 13 innings.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
Extra Chicks Fall as Vols Defeat Roscoe Shepherd 9 2
The Vols end their slump by beating Roscoe Shepherd 9 to 2 in a nine run win. Shepherd suffers his third loss of the season while Ludolph limits the Crackers to three singles. The Barons defeat the Crackers 3 to 2 and topple Red Oldham. The Noogans drop seventh straight as the Pebs win 5 to 4. Davis errs, allowing Pel counters in the fifth to help a 13 11 Pel win over the Bears who erased an eight run gap.
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Chicks
Vols
Roscoe Shepherd
Shepherd
Barons
Red Oldham
Ludolph
Noogans
Davis
Pels
Bears
Patterson Visits In Jackson Areas
Andrew Patterson, candidate for the national house of representatives, spends Saturday in Jackson county but will not address the large Scottsboro gathering during the all day political event. Only unopposed state candidates will speak, with several prominent Democratic leaders from the state expected to attend.
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Andrew Patterson
House of Representatives
Jackson County
Scottsboro
Infant Burial For Wilhite’s Daughter At Round Top
Friends from Falkville Route One area attended the funeral for the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilhite. The burial service was held at Round Top.
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Falkville
Friends of the
Route One
Jack Wilhite
Round Top
Watering Greens Aids Shooting At Valley Country Club
Si George Curtis pro at the Valley Country Club finished watering greens 3 and 9 due to a dry summer. Moisture helps the ball stay on the surface and improves pitch shots to the green.
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Sieorge Curtis
The
Valley Country Club
Three Losses All Of Athens So Far In League Play
Athens suffered its third defeat of the year in 14 games as Town Creek handed the Athenians a setback Thursday. The team has been steady at the lead of the league standings since the season began.
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Athens
Town Creek
Athens and Elkmont Duel In North Alabama Nonleague
Athens and Elkmont played a non league game in Athens as part of the North Alabama amateur circuit. The outcome was not announced and batteries were not listed in the report.
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Elkmont
Athens
North Alabama
Decatur Daily Golf Tournament At Valley Country Club
The annual Decatur Daily golf tournament is planned at Valley Country Club with no qualifying required. WB Markstein holds the paper cup, a trophy among the club’s finest. three years’ wins grant permanent possession. About forty players are expected, the event likely lasting a month, using handicap play in a single flight.
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Decatur Daily
The
Valley Country Club
WB. Markstein
Markstein
Home Run Twins In Action Again
The report notes the Twins in action with a home run spree as a player unloads the bases for a smash over the fence. Jim Poole later hit his 29th and 30th homers of the year, three behind his peak tally from last season.
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Jim Poole
Alexander Gets One More Chance
Old Pete Alexander will get another chance to prove himself after being reinstated. Alex announces he will be ready to pitch at Wichita Falls Sunday.
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Pete Alexander
Alex
Wichita Falls
Valley Country Club to stage trophy play this year
Interest grows among Valley Country club members and non-resident holders to enter the competition continuing this year under the conditions for permanent possession of the trophy.
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The
Valley Country Club
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