National Boxing Association May Extend Title Defense Time
The National Boxing Association may extend the defense window for champions from six to eight months. Ben Bloodworth of the Alabama Athletic Commission backs the change to give champs two extra months. The proposal, led by General John V. Clunn, will be discussed at the Baltimore convention, with a second plan to drop junior lightweight and junior welterweight classes to align NBA rules with the International Boxing Association.
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National Boxing Association
Ben Bloodworth
Alabama Athletic Commission
John V. Clunn
Illinois Commission
Aoma Ragenge
Baltimore
International Boxing Association
Peyton shines as Hartselle tops Decatur 3 0
Peyton pitched batted and fielded for a 3 0 victory over Decatur. He allowed three hits while contributing two of Hartselle’s hits and driving in a run. West left with eye trouble in the fifth. Bronaugh was ejected for arguing. Hartselle pulled away with key plays, including Edmondson’s double and White scoring on Peyton’s double, as Waller’s one handed catch highlighted strong defense.
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Peyton
Decatur
Sox
Hartselle
West
Bronaugh
Sheehan
Edmondson
Howell
Jeffries
McCarley
Chandler
J. Lanier
Landers
Sanders
White
Peytons
Allen
Burleson
Pruitt
Long
Waller
Short
H. Lanier
Blue Sox Likely to Enter Tournament in Birmingham
Manager McDuff says John Bollas team will bring the Blue Sox to Birmingham and have a game at Rickwood counted in tournament results. Barons plan the event to evaluate amateur and semi pro talent from state teams. A large entrance list is expected and games will be played at Rickwood Park.
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McDuff
John Bollas
Mory
Blue Sox
Birmingham
Rickwood
Barons
Twenty-Nine Added To the Church Roll
Twenty nine converts were baptized Sunday afternoon at Somerville joining the Church of God. Rev Noah Mason performed the baptism in the absence of Rev W W Owens who was away at a revival service. A large crowd attended the baptismal services.
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Somerville
Church of God
Noah Mason
W. W. Owens
Administration Granted in Morgan County Estate Case
Probate Court issues letters of administration for the estate of Cleveland Garth deceased on July 27. Notice to all claimants to present their claims with proper lines to law or be barred. The Morgan County National Bank of Decatur Alabama as administrator.
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Cleveland Garth
B. L. Malone
Probate Court
Morgan County
Morgan County National
Decatur
Alabama
Southern and American League Matchups Listed for Today
Nashville hosts Chattanooga and Knoxville visits Atlanta while Little Rock travels to Birmingham and Memphis visits New Orleans. Washington plays St Louis, Boston faces Chicago, New York meets Cleveland, and Philadelphia plays Detroit. St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Boston plus Cincinnati vs Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at New York indicate a full schedule.
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Nashville
Little Rock
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xKnoxville
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Chicago
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Knoxville
Atlanta
Washington
St. Louis
New York
Cleveland
Results in Major League Scoring From City Matches
Nashville defeated Chattanooga 1 0 while Memphis beat New Orleans 8 1. In another set New York 1 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 13 Detroit 8 Boston 15 Chicago 5 Washington 9 St Louis 3.
Scores Across the League Describe Thrilling Night
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3 while Pittsburgh won 9 to 4 and New York triumphed 8 to 2. Boston edged Chicago 2 to 1 as St Louis and Brooklyn posted 4 and 5 respectively.
Educational rally explains Alabama school situation in Limestone county
Several hundred residents attended the rally at the State Secondary Agricultural School in Athens Alabama where state superintendent A F Harman spoke on the school situation Local school officials discussed Limestone county education needs and a barbecue at the school experimental farm followed the event.
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Athens
Ala
Alabama
A. F. Harman
Montgomery
Limestone County
Revival at Rock Creek Church Begins in August
A revival starts at Rock Creek Church the first Sunday in August and runs for one week. Services include 11 a.m. Sunday and an evening service. Rev. L Smallwood serves as pastor and will lead the meetings.
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Rock Creek Church
Rev. L. Smallwood
Tide and Tiger Battle Sought in Birmingham
The American Legion seeks a Tide and Tiger Thanksgiving Day game in Birmingham to fund relief work. State convention in Gadsden adopted resolutions renewing gridiron ties between the University and Auburn. No official comment yet on a yearly meeting, but negotiations may succeed.
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Birmingham
American Legion
University
Auburn
Gadsden
the Legion
Next Mat Card Best of Season Card
The American Legion post presents a wrestling card Monday featuring Bill Romanoff of Jackson Mississippi versus Buck Lawson of Knoxville Tennessee in a middleweight bout with two hours. Jimmy Shavey of Indianapolis meets Leo Donaghue of Flint Michigan in a one hour match. Chris Jordan promotes the event claiming the card is the best yet.
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American Legion
Bill Romanoff
Jackson
Miss
Buck Lawson
Knoxville
Tenn
Jimmy Shavey
Indianapolis
Wil
Leo Donaghue
Flint
Mich
Romanoff-Lawson
Alabama
Chris Jordan
Chris
Angie
River Levels Dip On Tennessee Reading
The Tennessee River fell to 3.4 feet as of seven o'clock today, indicating a steady decline in water height across the gauge readings and signaling improved river conditions for nearby towns and river traffic.
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Tennessee
Pirates Sweep Giants in doubleheader with 9 to 8 and 4 to 2 wins
The Pirates defeated the Giants 9 to 8 in a ninth inning rally and 4 to 2 in the second game to widen their lead as the Cubs and Braves split their doubleheader. Brown edged Root 2 to 1 in the opening Cubs Braves game while Bush held firm for a 4 to 1 win in the nightcap. The Dodgers rallied to beat the Cardinals 5 to 4 in the ninth as Benton led the Reds to a 4 to 3 victory over the Phillies.
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Pirates
Giants
Cubs
Braves
Hoyt
Bucs
Brown
Root
Bush
Dodgers
Benton
Reds
Phils
Cleveland Indians End Yanks Lead With Pair Of Wins
The Indians beat the league leaders 12 to 10 in game two with Eddie Morgan homering and strong team hitting. Earlier the A’s won two against Detroit 13 to 8 and 4 to 0, Earnshaw and Walberg contributing mound work. Weaver and Marberry led the Nationals to a 9 to 8 victory over the Browns as Kuhel hit four safeties in the Nat attack.
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Eddie Morgan
Tribe
Indians
Tigers
Earnshaw
Walberg
Weaver
Marberry
Nats
Browns
Kuhel Jed
Pettitt Wins Mound Battle For 1 0 Neogans Victory
Lefty Pettitt held Nashville to four hits while out pitching George Bell to earn a 1 to 0 win for the Neogans. Pettitt's third inning single produced the game's only run. The Travellers evened the series with the Barons 4 to 2 as Abe White wild pitched in the third and fourth, allowing all four Travellers runs. The Pets and Chicks added a bat carnival with the Pets prevailing 11 to 8.
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Lefty Pettitt
Vols
George Bell
Nashville
Pettitt
Travellers
Barons
Abe White
Pets
Chicks
No Matches Played In Daily Tourney
The Decatur Daily golf tournament remains in status quo with no matches played this week. Some golfers plan to try luck this afternoon with more rounds planned Friday and Saturday. the committee says at least one match should be played this week by all participants.
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Decatur Daily
Loop Leaders Clash in Final of Week on Bee Line Schedule
Hartselley leads the Bline contenders in the Friday final on the Bee Line schedule. The Sox plan a full effort to stop the rising Morgan team bent on seizing the flag. Cullman travels to Athens for the other Bline match Friday.
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Hartselley
Sox
Cullman
Athens
Ladies Day at Garrett Field Blues vs Cullman at 3:30
Ladies are free today as the Blue Sox meet Cullman at Garrett Field this afternoon at 3:30. Athens and Hartselle also play at Athens in a game with potential league implications for the helm.
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Garrett Field
Blue Sox
Cullman
Athens
Hartselle
Boxing Bout Is Called Off Tonight
The boxing event scheduled here for tonight is canceled due to the absence of many Legionnaires who attended a city convention earlier in the week and because local post officers are being installed this evening.
Visitor Rev. R. T. Tyler in Birmingham on business
Rev. R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district visits Birmingham today on a business mission.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Birmingham
McGugin Denies Leaving Vanderbilt Amid Rumor
Dan McGugin, longtime Vanderbilt coach, denies plans to depart the Commodores. Rumor from Chattanooga suggested he would leave on September 1 and be replaced by Ray Morrison, former Vandy star and SMU coach.
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Dan McGugin
Dixie
Vanderbilt
Chattanooga
Colonel McGugin
Commodores
Ray Morrison
Vandy
Southern Methodist University
Harris Wins Double, Even With Four Inning Start
Bill Harris pitched four innings for the Pirates but earned two pitching wins in a doubleheader. He combined luck and skill to help the Buc's clinch both victories in an afternoon game setup.
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Bill Harris
Pirates
Buc
Ninth Game of the Year Is Rained Out
A heavy rain halted Cullman versus Athens as they began play. The game will be made up as a double header with the August 12 scheduled game.
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Cullman
Athens
Two New Players Join Blues Camp as Season Opens
Manager McDuff announced new material Rooney West from Dyersburg Tenn will try to spark the infield. Robertson a Huntsville resident will handle pitching duties next week aiming to lift Decatur back to the league lead.
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McDuff
Rooney West
Dyersburg
Tenn
Robertson
Huntsville
Sox
Decatur
Barons through With Roy Sherid
Barons collapse after Roy Sherid’s suspension dispute with Commissioner Lan dis Monday. Little Rock players confirm Sherid was in Birmingham, leaving Decatur and Athens tied for second as the Barons fall behind. Runs batted in by White Peyton Long. two base hits by Peyton Edmondson.
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Barons
Roy Sherid
Roy
Landis
Little Rock
Sherid
Birmingham
Chicago
Picture of Decatur Couples from 1917 Screened at Princess
A feature showing wedding-era photos of Decatur residents from 1917 will screen at the Princess starting tomorrow. The exhibit invites those who married a local in the last 15 years to view pictures of their partners as they appeared in 1917.
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Decatur
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