Simmons Extends Lead In American League Batting Race
In Chicago on July 26 Al Simmons of Philadelphia holds a .390 average three points above Lou Gehrig Sam Rice and Mickey Cochrane as rivals fail to dethrone him. Gehrig leads in total bases and RBIs Babe Ruth powers the Yankees in team batting. Pitchers Grove Earnshaw Marberry mix atop win leaders as Athletics and Senators boost fielding marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
al Simmons
Philadelphia
Lou Gehrig
Sam Rice
Mickey Cochrane
Athletics
Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Babe
McManus
Detroit
Rice
Charley Gehringer
Tiger
Johnny Hodapp
Cleveland
Earl Combs
New York
Carl Reynolds
White Sox
Bimmons
Cochrane
Dickey
Ruth
Averill
Hodapp
Combs
Manush
St. Louis-Washington
Yankees
Washington
Edwin Wells
Bob Grove
Connie Mack
Mander
Grove
Fred Marberry
George Earnshaw
Senators
Tigers
Boston
Robinson Leads Batters In Local Loop Majority Pace
The report shows Robinson atop the local batting leaders with strong marks in average and runs, Klein close in several categories, and Comorosky leading in doubles and triples. Philadelphian Klein also leads in scoring and RBIs, while Osborn shirts the pitching race at seven wins and one loss as Zachary trails.
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Robinson
Klein
O’doul
Riggs Stephenson
Chicago
Hack Wilson
Adam Comorosky
Pittsburgh
Comorosky
Phillies Stars Battle for Personal Glory in Slow Pennant Chase
New York July 26. Phillies are largely out of the National League race leaving stars Chuck Klein and Frank O'Doul to chase personal supremacy. Averages released today show only a slight change in their batting marks after Wednesday’s games.
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New York
Phillies
Chuck Klein
Frank O'Doul
Golf interest grows at Valley Country Club says Curtis
Pro George Curtis of Valley Country Club notes rising golf interest this year. He cites booking records and tournament entrant numbers as evidence of the sport's growing popularity at the course.
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George Curtis
the Valley Country Club
Curtis
Dr W B Everett Serves as Pastor and Doctor in Sterling City
In Sterling City Texas Dr W B Everett holds dual roles as a church pastor and a medical doctor serving the local community with religious guidance and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Everett
Sterling City
Tex
First Carload Mohair Shipped From Big Bend Texas
The first carload of mohair ever shipped from the Big Bend section of Texas was marketed recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas
Cullman Defeats Athenians Again in North Alabama League
Cullman beat the Athenians 11 to 6 in a North Alabama Amateur league game. Coffman and Whitt were knocked out by Cullman pitching as Elkmont defeated Rogersville 10 to 5 with 14 hits. Shields and Barnes each had three extra base hits. Town Creek and Haleyville games were rained out.
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Athenians
Cullman
North Alabama
Rogersville
Elkmont
Coffman
Whitt
Town Creek
Haleyville
Shields
Barnes
R. H
Ager Ie
W.l
Athens Iicamitccdidanician
Des Plaines Captain Sees Cars as perils after 59 years sailing
Amateur Loop Captain Fred Nelson of Des Plaines Illinois has spent 59 years sailing wind jammers on the lakes but now believes automobiles pose greater risk than boats.
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Fred Nelson
Des Plaines, Il
Gridiron Foresight and Star Athletes Stir 1930s Fans
The piece surveys college football publicity efforts as universities prepare for the 1930 season amid coaching moves at Alabama Poly Columbia Georgetown Minnesota Pennsylvania Oregon Washington Purdue. It highlights rising stars like Merle Hufford at Washington and mentions Helene Madison’s ascent in women’s swimming and speculation about Bobby Jones’s future in golf.
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Alabama Poly
Columbia
Georgetown
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Washington
Purdue
Helene Madison
Florida
Pacific Coast
Bobby Jones
Helen Wills Moody
Gallant Fox
Seattle
Helene
Jones
Thrilling Byrd Adventures At The South Pole Film
Paramount presents With Byrd at the South Pole at the Princess theater for two days starting Monday. Rear Admiral Byrd and his expedition are vividly captured in color with humor romance and daring. The cameraman recorded over 30 miles of film from landing to homeward trek.
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Thrilling Byrd
South Pole
Princess
Richard E. Byrd
Paramount
Byrd
United States
Princess Theatre
Admiral Byrd
Barons Fall Hard to Chicks in Opener of Series
In a rough start to the Memphis series, the Barons lost 12 to 3 as the Chicks mounted a five game win streak. Andrews pitched well until the fourth, Plue was relieved after nine runs, and Hasty cooled the rally. The Vols beat the Pels 10 to 7 in a 13 hit performance, Lookouts top Bears 9 to 3 behind Billy Bayne’s 15th win, and the Pebs edged the Crackers 4 to 3 in the first night game for the Dobbsmen.
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Andrews
Memphis
Plue
Hasty
Vols
Pels
New Orleans
Lookouts
Bears
Billy Bayne
Crackers
Dobbsmen
Byrd Flight to South Pole Under Harsh Conditions
The Byrd expedition endured seven weeks of fog and bitter cold as it prepared for a 1680 mile polar flight. In twenty hours of clear weather, Byrd and three companions flew to the pole and back, facing dangers few have faced, with engines heated to boiling oil to combat 65 degrees below zero.
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Byrd
South Pole
Pole
Southern and American League matchups listed for today
Today's card shows Mobile at Nashville Chattanooga at New Orleans Birmingham at Memphis Atlanta at Little Rock night game. In the American League Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago New York at Detroit Boston at St. Louis. National League Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York St. Louis at Boston.
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St. Louis
BOSCO
Mobile
Nashville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Boston
National League
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Baseball Results From Rival City Matchups
Nashville defeated New Orleans 10 to 7 while Memphis topped Birmingham 12 to 3 Chattanooga beat Mobile 9 to 3 and Atlanta won 4 to 3 over Little Rock In the East Philadelphia crushed Cleveland 14 to 1 Chicago prevailed 6 to 5 over Washington New York triumphed 14 to 7 against Detroit St Louis beat Boston 6 to 3 Brooklyn downed Cincinnati 7 to 2 Chicago edged St Louis 5 to 4 and New York beat Pittsburgh 3 to 1
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Kiki Cuyler
Chicago
Hack Wilson
Billy Terry
New York
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
No Rainfall Report From Decatur Vicinity
There was no rainfall in the Decatur vicinity for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.
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Decatur
Low score at Putter Around weekly mini golf
Mrs George Clem posted the week’s lowest score at the municipal Putter Around course with 52 on 18 holes. Prizes are offered weekly for the lowest recorded score by any player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clem
Champs Increase Lead With 14 1 Victory Over Tribe
The Athletics pushed their margin in the American league pennant chase by routing the Tribe 14 to 1. Lefty Grove navigated a six-hit effort as Boston's offense blasted three homers and stole two bases. In other games the White Sox beat the Nationals 6 5, Browns defeated the White Sox 6 3, and the Yankees won 14 7 aided by seven errors in a win over the Tigers.
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Athletics
Tribe
Lefty Grove
Nats
White Sox
Rergaul
Champs
McKain
Thomas
Sox
Blaeholder
Browns
Yankees
Tigers
Detroiters
Ed Wells
Rev R T Tyler to Fill Pulpit at Ninth Street Church
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will fill the pulpit of the Ninth Street Methodist church at the evening hour Sunday. The public is invited to hear him.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Justice Petmecky seeks reelection in Gillespie County
A. W. Petmecky, justice of the peace in Gillespie county Texas for four years, announces he seeks reelection. He has served in that capacity since 4 years prior and offers continuity in local judicial service.
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A. W. Petmecky
Gillespie County
Tex
Sponge Trade Drives One Million Dollar Tarpon Springs Output
Tarpon Springs in Florida ships around one million dollars worth of sponges annually. Lon E. Alsup, a blind candidate for Texas state representative, campaigns with a band. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, home of the University, about one in fifty residents is a scientist.
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Tarpon Springs
Fla
Lon E. Alsup
Texas
Chapel Hill
Unversity of
North Carolina
Dodgers Top Red Lucas and Reds. Cubs Top Phillies
Dodgers beat Red Lucas and Reds 7 to 2 as Moss and Heimach shut down the attack. Cubs defeat Phillies 9 to 5 with D Taylor driving in three. Sherdel earns win for Braves over former teammates 5 to 4. Giants win 3 to 1 over Pirates as Terry homers and Lindstrom had a base hit in the prior day’s 1 to 0 win.
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Dodgers
Red Lucas
Cincinnati
Moss
Heimach
Cubs
Phillies
Nelson
Root
Reds
Wee Willie Sherdel
Braves
Giants
Pirates
Terry
Lindstrom
McGrawmen
Red Corridon Given Suspension After Monday Game
Red Corridon, Miller coach and now Indianapolis manager, is suspended over alleged abusive language used in protest of a referee decision during Monday's game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Corridon
Miller
Indianapolis
River Sections Have Good Rain
Most river sections west of here received a good rain yesterday afternoon while many parts of the county missed the showers. Crops were badly in need of the moisture.
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Here
Mrs Ruth Templeton Heads Home to Akron Ohio
Mrs Ruth Templeton returns to Akron Ohio after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H K Blizzard in Decatur.
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Ruth Templeton
Akron
Ohio
H. K. Blizzard
Decatur
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Gipson
Lanier, J . A
Waller A.H
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Hillis L
Corbet C.M
Cottrell A.H
Watson L. L.N
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Bryant, J C.W
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Lanier
H. CM
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Wichita
Galveston, Tex
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Second Avenue
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Jimmy Pheln
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