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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1928

Page

6

Four Teams to Battle in Industrial Loop Saturday

Connecticut Mills aims to halt the Junior Chamber rush in a Saturday doubleheader at Malone Park. Box and Basket faces Cooper Wells hosiery in a likely close contest while V Aseb club sits idle as league leaders. Higging expands his lineup and Happy Jeffries returns to Mills practice ready for action. Cooper Wells will seek another win after a late rally edged Connecticut Millmen last weekend.

Connecticut Mills Connecticut Mill Hoa Malone Park Cop ‘Wells Aseb Connecticut Millmen Higging Connectius Higgins Jeffries Mills Diamond Basketeers Malone Park Cooper- Wells Garrett

Visit Hartselle Aide Leads to Local Outing

Sheriff A W Davis, Mr Turner and Miss Vera traveled to Hartselle last night in what appears to be a routine social outing.

A. W. Davis MR. Turner Miss Vera Hartselle

June Saturday curb market outlook in Decatur

Prospects were bright for a strong selling day at the Decatur curb market the first Saturday in June. Three sellers notified curb master Mrs. J. T. Nelson that they expect to have snap beans on the market Saturday morning. Garden products are advancing with better weather, offering a great variety locally.

Decatur Curb J. T. Nelson

Local Pastor Attends Birmingham Graduation

Rev. R. T. Tyler of First Methodist returns from Birmingham where he attended commencement at Birmingham Southern. The school graduated 158 students this year.

R. T. Tyler First Methodist Church Birmingham Birmingham Southern

Black Kid Gloves In A Storefront Banter

A fragmented dialogue scene follows a pale woman near a rail and a clerk as they discuss fashion and gloves. The exchange includes a store clerk and several characters, with humor about black kid gloves and fashion books. A girl named Ethel chats about school standing and class placement near radiators.

Leap Year Advice and a Pole Expedition Clock Joke

A quirky torn page mixes Leap Year courting tips for single women with snippets about a Navy petty officer Harold I Byrd chosen for a South Pole expedition and a magistrate clock joke. The tone blends social tips, humor, and Arctic news.

Harold I Stamford Conn Navy Richard E. Byrd Lloyd Bennett

Baseball Schedule Across Leagues Tonight

Southern League games include Nashville at Atlanta Chattanooga at Birmingham Little Rock at Mobile Memphis at New Orleans. American League shows only Open date. National League matches St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at New York.

Southern League Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Little Rock Mobile Memphis New Orleans St. Louis Cincinnati Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Southern Eee Ae Voseerhae Memphis Aed Nes Eeeaetre Hasan Ar Shee Eee Chattanooga Aigveamaiel Atlante Oeakenend Philadelphia Peeve Cleveland Detroit Washington Cincini Newark Boston Eenenee Philadelphia American Association Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul Toledo Uisville Areaenee

Baseball Scores From Omitted Details

The fragmented results list multiple MLB scores with teams and results. Notable line items include Nashville 5 over Atlanta 1 Birmingham 17 to Chattanooga 4 and Little Rock 21 over Chicago 7 to 1, with a second Chicago game going 10 innings. New York 4 Washington 0 Detroit 9 Cleveland 4 Boston 9 Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 2.

Chicago St. Louis New York Washington Detroit Cleveland

American Association Scores Clash In Early Action

In a baseball doubleheader, Indianapolis beat Louisville 2 to 1 while Toledo defeated Columbus 7 to 3, delivering two decisive early-season wins for the league standings.

American Association Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Columbus

Tennessee Man Nominated as United States Treasurer

Theodore Tate of Tennessee was given a recess appointment as U S treasurer by President Coolidge. Tate's nomination had been sent to the Senate in the last session but was not ratified, and he currently serves as deputy treasurer.

Washington Theodore Tate Tennessee Coolidge United States Pate Senate Congress

Rev TYler to Fill Pulpit at First Methodist Sunday

Rev. R. T. Tyler will fill the pulpit at the First Methodist on Sunday morning at the regular hour with Rev J B echo vote presiding elder of the Decatur district preaching in the evening.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Trict

Eddie Kenna Traded To Senators In Noted Swap

The swap sends Eddie Kenna from the Minneapolis Millers to the Senators. In return the Ter will receive Grant from a former University of Alabama connection, yielding strong attention from Decatur fans.

Eddie Kenna Decatur Minneapolis Millers Senators Ters University of Alamalad

Corbitt Nursing A. Charley Horse In Slugging Return

Corbitt, a prolific slugger for Dac Thy Junior, was sidelined yesterday by a charley horse but may return to the game today. Team officials indicate he remains listed as probable for the lineup.

Dell Corbitt

Prospect Park Holmesites Sale Gains With Return of Fair Weather

Rainy days hindered viewings of lots in Decatur's newest subdivision Prospect Park Holmesites. With resumed fair weather W L Crawford reports a considerable rise in sales and a growing list of prospects.

Prospect Park

Decatur Real Estate Values Expected to Rise with Growth

Real estate market in Decatur is projected to climb as the city expands. Analysts cite ongoing development and population growth driving upward price momentum for residential and commercial properties.

PET Sh Decatur Real “Estate Decatur

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