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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

6

Nashville Ousts Crackers In Battle For Southern Top Ring

Nashville defeated the Crackers 2-1 as Norfleet or Barrow secured the win while Crackers tallied in the ninth. The Vols moved toward first place with strong hitting and key defensive plays as Barons, Cubs, and Tigers also posted notable results in a busy slate.

Nashville Fred Jotinson Crackers Vols Jiggy Black Leo Barons Noogans Hut Johnny Horan Tron Erena

Southern and American League Matchups Listed for Today

In the Southern League Atlanta hosts Nashville in a doubleheader plus Mobile visits Memphis while Birmingham plays Chattanooga and New Orleans travels to Little Rock. In the American League Chicago visits Boston Detroit goes to New York St Louis to Washington Cleveland to Philadelphia. The National League features Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.

Nashville Atlanta New Orleans Little Rock Chattanooga Washington Cleveland Detroit Jin Boetor Newport St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Southern League Mobile Memphis Birmingham Boston New York Philadelphia National League Pittsburgh Burgh Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis-Kansas City

Yesterday's Results From Baseball and Basketball Scores

Results recap with multiple city matchups across leagues. Nashville defeated Atlanta 2 to 1 while New Orleans beat Memphis 2 to 0 and Birmingham topped Chattanooga 8 to 5. Detroit won 3 to 1 over New York in one game.

GAMES GALORE 1 OUTLOOK OF WEEK

The Jays of the Junior Chamber of Commerce plan baseball games with Athens J C and the Hartselle Independents while local squads anticipate a clash with Huntsville on Thursday afternoon at Malone Park. Dates clash but the Huntsville game may shift to fit the schedule, and Louisville & Nashville plans include youth teeoffs during the week.

Jays Louisville & Nashville Malone Park

Home Run Pace Sets Stage for Record Chase

The player went 1-for-3 with a single and 4 chances in the field. One day before tying his 1921 home run record, he has 16 homers this season.

Boston al Thomas Thomas

De Mar and Nurmi Show Upright Carriage in Run

A rambling dog trot appears best for Marathor runners. Clarence De Mar shuffles with an upright carriage while running, a stride similar to Nurmi who keeps his body centered during motion.

Marathor Clarence de Mar Nurmi

De Mar Pulse Unmoved After Boston Marathon Victory

Clarence DeMar finished the twenty six mile Boston marathon with a pulse of eighty. The same beat was recorded before the race, underscoring an extraordinary calm amid the win.

Clarence de Mar

Longtime NL Era Player Max Carey Remains Active

Brooklyn veteran Max Carey is the last remaining player from the 1911 era when Grover Alexander debuted in the National League.

Max Carey Brooklyn Grover Alexander

Office Cat and jokes from Junius era

A compilation of cornball gags and quips about marriage, labor, food, and life. The farmer, a traveling man, a baby and a dog trigger homely punchlines about love, luck, meals, and everyday woes in a humorous slice of life.

Manager Johnny Lavan Guides Lincoln in Western League

Johnny Lavan, former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop and dentist by profession, now manages Lincoln in the Western League and is noted for showing real managerial ability.

Johnny Lavan St. Louis Cardinals Lincoln

STILL A STAR Johnny Rawlings Stars for Columbus Senators

Johnny Rawlings former second baseman for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates continues to shine at second base for the Columbus Senators.

Johnny Rawlings New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Columbus Senators

Expert game ranks baseball as top skill sport

A sports authority names baseball as the game with the highest average of skill and places golf next among games. This ranking highlights perceived proficiency in fundamentals and execution across disciplines.

Wille Macfarane Seeks National Open Title Return

The 1925 national open champion Wille Macfarane aims to reclaim the title this summer, confronting current holder Bobby Jones who now has the championship.

Wille Macfarane Bobby Jones Jones

Dundee Makes Welterweight History at Polo Grounds Fight

Joe Dundee, the Baltimore Italian, dethrones Pete Latzo to become world welterweight champion before a crowd of about 350000 at New York's Polo Grounds. Dundee controlled ten rounds, hurt Latzo in the eleventh, and won a unanimous decision over the exhausted titleholder after a masterful display of boxing and power.

Polo Grounds New York Joe Dundee Baltimore Wew Pete Latzo Scranton Eddie Forbes Latzo Mickey Walker Pennylvania Dundee Lazzo Pete

Millers Idle by Rain Let Mudders Distance Kelleyites

Weather thwarted Millers as they failed to press against the Toledo Mudders, allowing Toledo to win again. The setback leaves Kelley’s Millers half a game behind the lead and Kansas City Blues also idle.

Michael Kelley Millers Toledo Mudders Mille Kansas City Blues Toledo Kelleyites

Talk of the Deca tur earns praise and goodwill

The discussion highlights positive outcomes from a Deca tur campaign, praising its constructive approach and community benefits. Supporters argue the initiative boosts local engagement, fosters collaboration, and yields tangible improvements for participants and supporters alike.

Morgan County Seeks Roads to Keep Commercial Centers Open

Morgan County officials push for road improvements to maintain access to key commercial areas and support local commerce. The plan focuses on sustaining traffic flow and economic activity by improving transportation links.

Morgan County

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