Expunged Hopes Rise Amid Heavy Downpours and Nine-Hit Games
In a rain soaked day across multiple circuits, teams pressed for pennants as Cracker hitters topped six players in the 300 class. Lefty Alten and Bonnelly shaded six hits, while Rochester and Nashville clubs chased top spots. The Dodgers won their fourth in a row, with Herman belting a first inning homer and Sadows securing a seven game streak for the run of play.
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Southern League Grace at Nashville Brings Weekend Baseball
The schedule shows Southern League games including Grace at Nashville, Irmingham at Chattanooga, New Orleans at Little Rock, Mobile at Memphis, St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, and Chicago at Boston. In the National League New York visits Cincinnati and Pittsburgh hosts an opponent. Only two games are listed.
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Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Baseball scores from the day show New Orleans losing to Memphis 1 to 5. Mobile weathered rain at Little Rock. In the American League New York edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 while Cleveland crushed Detroit 14 to 1 and Boston beat Washington 6 to 1. Philadelphia swept Pittsburgh 7 to 4 and Brooklyn defeated Boston 6 to 2. St. Louis and Cincinnati rainout. International League Jersey City beat Baltimore 3–0 and Newark crushed Reading 12–8. Buffalo topped Toronto 7–4. Syracuse beat Rochester 8–4. Southeastern League Savannah edged Montgomery 1–0. St Augustine routed Selma 8–2. Albany defeated Pensacola 5–4. Jacksonville zipped Columbus 19–8. American Association Indianapolis fell to Toledo 1–6. St Paul beat Milwaukee 8–3. Minneapolis over Kansas City 5–11. Columbus shut out Louisville 2–0.
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Spring Song and Rural Vignettes Of Fragments
A collage of verse and captions describing springtime scenes and friendly scenes. Mentions children’s chatter about changed clothes and unawares, birds and blossoms, sap rising, and a tourist’s road signs. Contains scattered lines about Bolshevism and everyday humor.
Chicken Dinners Under New Management
A brief regional item notes changes in local eateries with new management themes. California reports chicken dinners under new owners while Minnesota lists hot dogs incorporated as a branding update.
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Bobo Near 1921 Home Run Record Mark Despite Slugging Slow Day
The context notes Bobo lagged in yesterday's performance but stood three days before his 1921 home run record target. Ruth also had four at bats with one strikeout and three ground outs. He has six home runs this season so far.
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Milwaukee Club's Ownership Fueled by Weather Resilient Run
During Otto Borchert seven years of ownership the Milwaukee club never missed a Sunday home or abroad due to bad weather. It missed only one Saturday. Borchert, initially a $50 weekly salesman, became a millionaire in twelve years after starting the club with a $5000 investment.
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Blondes Prefer Bantams In Boxing Boom
British promoters note women fans favor flyweights and bantams as bouts grow popular. They seek action with few bruises, reflecting female demand for lighter weight male fighters and entertaining matches.
Standardized Bill Aims to Unify Global Billiard Gear
An effort to standardize billiard equipment worldwide seeks to remove barriers for players entering foreign tournaments. Stolen Bases and pitching stats listed include Wamby 2, Hauser, Nicholson, Wilson. Warmouth earns the win with 9 hits allowed in 6 2 3 innings. Olsen and Ellison noted in HBP. Umpires Powell and McGrew.
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Squad Leaves for Huntsville in Semi Pro Bid
A squad of ball players set out for Huntsville to face the YMCA team this afternoon. Comer Ezzell and Bob Banks were slated for hill duty, with Sim McAnn behind the plate. John Burleson at first, Raymond Pepper at second, Redus Collier at short, Sullivan at third, and Edmondson and West likely in the outfield. Huntsville returns next Thursday for a local battle.
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Milton Shines In Auto Racing And Handball
Tommy Milton excels in more than auto racing being a standout handball performer as well. He proves versatile across sports with strong showings in both arenas.
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Twins Are Jockeys Die Under Contract With Whitney Stable
Two teenage jockeys Clarence and Ed Waters died and were reported to be under contract to Mrs. Payne Whitney's stable. The youths, seventeen years old, were noted as twins in this brief item from the racing scene.
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Note to Fishermen on Hook Removal
Instructional note describes freeing a fish by gripping under the gills with the left hand and twisting the hook with the right to disengage it. This guide emphasizes careful handling to release the fish without causing excessive harm.
King Makes Good Start With Pelicans In Southern League Debut
Max O. King former Howard College star and Decatur High School coach debuted for the Pelicans in a Southern League game against the Memphis Chicks. He allowed one run after relieving Scott and was credited with the loss as Memphis won five to one. King previously pitched for Russellville in the Alabama Tennessee league and had stints in the Kitty league and briefly with the Boston Red Sox.
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Decatur Builds Momentum as Thriving City Grows
Decatur underscores its steady growth and rising profile as a vibrant, welcoming community. Local leaders spotlight new development, improved amenities, and a strong business climate fueling job creation and municipal pride.
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