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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1928

Page

6

Thursday Meet Pits Louisville Nash ville Crew With Junior Chamber

The Area Club of Louisville and Nashville meets the Junior Chamber of Commerce in a Thursday afternoon league game at Malone Park at 3 30. Admission is free with a collection to aid in circuit costs. The Juniors chase the lead after a rain postponed start earlier in the week and aim to draw the largest crowd of the season.

Malone Park Louisville and Nashville Chamber of Commerce Car Dat Arcb Thurs Ina Ach Or Sewell Juos

Repair Diamond At Mills Delayed By Weather

Fragmentary report notes repair of the diamond at Mills to be completed Saturday afternoon if conditions improve. The Mills team hopes better weather will allow the outfield work and restore the diamond to a playable condition for upcoming games.

Mills Diamond Jaceans

Weather note from today about temperature forecast

The readable fragment reports a temperature forecast from the weather bureau for today in the eastern region, mentioning a high and low and expected conditions.

River rising near town amid crest risk

Local gauge showed the river at 10.8 feet today signaling rising flood risk. Authorities warned residents near the river to monitor conditions and prepare for possible evacuations.

Where They Play Today in the Southern and American Leagues

Schedule of games today across the Southern and American Leagues with matchups including Atlanta at Nashville Birmingham at Chattanooga Little Rock at New Orleans Memphis at Mobile and Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at New York. Yesterday's results are noted.

Southern League Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Little Rock New Orleans Memphis Mobile St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York

Weather and Scores Across Cities Highlight Rain Delays

Rain affected Nashville Atlanta and New Orleans Memphis games while a slate of baseball scores shows Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 9 7 in 14 innings and New York routing Chicago 10 5 Detroit 17 2 and Boston 4 3 Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 6 St. Louis Washington in AMERICAN ASSOCIATION results St Paul 2 7 Louisville 1 3 Milwaukee 8 6 Columbus 9 7 Minneapolis 4 3 Indianapolis 3 0 Kansas City 7 Toledo 8 in darkness noted for the second game.

Southern Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Little Rock Chattanooga Atlanta New Tak Philadelphia Averse Sap Cleveland St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Speer Seewnessaddens Toledo Minneapolis Pestenbeetenen Thee Louisville Columbus American Association Milwaukee Minneapolis

Charities Meeting Set For Thursday

Letters go out to Correlated Charities members calling attention to a Thursday night meeting at 7 30 at the Y M C A where a central organization will be formed from church and charitable agency representatives on the board of directors.

Derby Winner Reigh Count and Trainer Mitch ell

Reigh Count wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs under trainer Ben Mitchell amid criticism from track men over wintering location and race scheduling. The horse was owned by Mrs. John D. Hertz after Kilmer sold it for a modest sum.

Mitchell Mrs. Hertz Leona Stock Farm Gary Illinois Reigh Hertz Chick Lang Hildreth Bob Smith Miller Henderson Aommon J. K. L. Ross J. D. Shay Winnipeg Canada Shay Chicago Anita Peabody Belmont Park Reigh Count Sun Reigh Sun Edge Contessina Count Schomberg Saratoga Anita Peaobdy Havre de Grace Pimlico Earl’ Sande Maryland Churchill Downs

No Clue To Slayer Of High School Boy

Massillon police probe the death of 17 year old Erin Souinguet who was shot near the home of his girlfriend Ellen Fichter after a school party. Authorities find no clear motive and early jealousy theories are dismissed by the victim’s parents and Fichter. No suspect identified yet as investigations continue.

Massillon Tier Bio Erin Souinguet Ld Ber Boyd Ellen Fichter

Ford four door sedan on display here

The new Ford four door sedan received by Morgan County Motor Co. is drawing wide attention. The model, only one in the area, has been viewed by many locals and numerous out of town visitors.

Morgan County

Son of Evangelist Visits Decatur With College Leader

Bob Jones College representatives Bob Jones Jr and Howard Spinner arrived in Decatur yesterday. The college founded by famed evangelist Rev. Bob Jones recently opened near Lynn Haven in Bay County Florida.

Bob Jones, Jr Howard Spinner College Point Fla Bob Jones College Montgomery Bob Jones Lynn Haven Bay County Florida

Negro’s Body Found In Missouri River

Booneville reports the body of Ocie Williams, a Black man, found in the Missouri River after he was kidnapped while being taken to jail for an alleged murder. He had been handcuffed and bound, and investigators suspect he was drowned by a group of 12 armed masked men.

Booneville Ocie Williams Missouri Williams

Bonanza Chorus Accepts Invitation to Southeast Alabama Sing

The Bonanza chorus accepted an invitation to perform on the Southeast Alabama sing program in Albertville this month.

Bonanza Alabama Albertville

Adding machine rolls available at The Daily

The Daily advertises adding machine rolls with contact via phone number 1000 for orders. Local business note emphasizes availability and straightforward ordering process.

Olshine Visitor From Nashville At Decatur Event

Nashville resident Harry Olshine, once a prominent Decatur businessman, appears in a local event report with details of his visit and activities noted in the page text.

I Olshine Harry Olshine Nashville Tenn Decatur Xidipgere Toey CP Tose Bordiat Ta

Sumner School Session Starts at Riverside and Central High

Summer school sessions begin this morning at Riverside and Central High schools. T. L. Kerby and C. S. Hagerman are in charge. About forty to fifty students enrolled at Central High. Prof. Hagerman, Miss Elkins, and Miss Lile teach the classes. Sessions will run for 12 weeks.

Riverside Central High Schools T. L. Kerby C. S. Hagerman Central Hi Prof. Hagerman Miss Elkins Miss Lile &Re

Court Adjourned to Help Farmers as Jurors Absent

Judge C Kyle adjourned Circuit court this morning noting many summonsed jurors and witnesses are farmers and farm work is behind. The grand jury met and is in session today, expecting to complete its work within a few days.

C. Kyle

No One Injured In Decatur to Moulton Pike Collision

Sunday near noon a car and wagon collided on the Decatur to Moulton pike. Four wagon occupants were unhurt and J W Hill, who drove the car, was not injured though the vehicle swerved into a ditch. Hill was en route to Moulton to aid his ailing mother. The team reportedly frightened and jumped toward the highway center. Minor damage to both vehicle and wagon.

Decatur Mouton Pike Figs J. W. Hill Hill Moulton

Bonanza chorus to sing at Westside Presbyterian sing

The Bonanza chorus will appear on the program of the community sing at Westside Presbyterian church. The sing will begin at 7 30 o'clock Thursday evening.

Bonanza Westside Presbyterian Church

Real estate market in Decatur climbs as growth continues

Real estate observers expect prices to rise in Decatur as the city expands. Valuers foresee ongoing price increases amid development, with buyers seeking new homes in growing neighborhoods.

Billheads for sale at The Daily with fair pricing

The Daily offers billheads at a fair cost with a guarantee of satisfaction.

Basketers Win Lose One From Cooper-Wells Crew

The Decatur and Basket enter the victory column in industrial loop contests by defeating Cooper-Wells Company 10 to 9 in late rallies. Winn, former Moulton player, made his first appearance of the season for the baskets, pitched a soggy ball and walked four. The game drew a large crowd despite poor weather.

Decatur Cooper-Wells Company Garrett Hosierymen Winn Moulton Baskeeters Hames Millmen

Spencer class to decide meeting place tonight

The Spencer class of Central Methodist Church will meet at 7 in Dr. R M M Glathery's office to choose whether to meet at the Deliic Theatre or in the new Sunday School annex of the church.

Spencer Central Methodist Church Deliic

Junior Order Will Hold Special Meet

Winona Council No. 3 Junior Order United American Mechanics will meet in special session Friday night at 7 30 o clock. Attendance of all members is urged.

Winona Council No United American Mechanics

Rainfall Sets City Weekend Record With Heavy Totals

The weather bureau reports .35 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending Sunday morning and a total of 1.22 inches for the period ending Monday morning. Rain continued into today with outlook for a season’s record weekend total.

Weather Bureau Today

Daily Offers Bulk Second Sheets On Large Orders

The Daily advertises availability of second sheets in bulk, delivering in bundles of 500 or more for sizable orders. The notice emphasizes quantity discount and prompt fulfillment for customers needing large quantities.

Teams Strengthen As Grind Begins In Decatur League

In Decatur industrial league play the five clubs expect new players and stronger rosters as the season opens. Connecticut Mills leads an early scare against the Junior Chamber of Commerce with a 4 3 result and Box and Basket factory adds Winn and Jacobs to its pitching staff. Cooper Wells and Arab camps offer little word on additions though Arab likely will not expand its lineup. Arab faces the Jays next Thursday at Malone Park in a postponed game.

Decatur Connecticut Mills Chamber of Commerce Millmen Box—& Basket Factory Enrant Winn Jacobs Cooper-Wells Areb ¢Elub Areb Jays Malone Park

Moon Joins Nashville Vols Hurling Corps Debut Delayed

Leo Moon Now is a member of the Nashville Vols hurling corps under skipper Jimmie Hamilton. His debut versus the Atlanta Crackers was postponed by rain, but reporters expect him to perform well once he shows focus and effort. Moon previously reported to Mike Kelley as a rookie hurler and remained on the payroll after a mixed season in the American Association.

Leo Moon Mike Kelley Hurling Corps Jimmie Hamilton Nashville Vols Moon Atlanta Crackers Met KeHey Ion Lis American Association Vols

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