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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1930

Page

5

Barons Triumph Over Crax 7 to 1 in Rough Start

Wiseman and Shine Cortazzo powered the Barons with a triple by Bisman in the sixth inning rallying to beat Atlanta 7 to 1. Touch added to the lineup as a recent addition helping the offense while the Chicks fell 9 to 2 to New Orleans. Thad Campbell scattered hits as the Bears won 4 to 1 and the Vols blanked Chattanooga 4 to 0 as Jones delivered late.

Wiseman Shine Cortazzo Mw Barons Touch Pi Stoff Barons Chame Atlanta Bisman Chicks New Orleans Thad Campbell Travellers Bears Pebs Campbell Vols Chattanooga Noogans Zumbro Jones

Trinity Residents Urged to Complete Sanitation Effort

Trinity residents are urged to achieve full cooperation with Morgan County health authorities to complete sanitation improvements. Inspector C. L. Parham says the town has made steady progress and only three sanitary toilets remain to be installed to reach one hundred percent compliance.

Trinity Morgan County C. L. Parham

Mrs Goode Returns From Athens Visit

Mrs J O Goode returned from Athens where she had visited her daughter Mrs J E Olem Jr.

J. O. Goode Athens J. E. Olem, Jr

Big Offer Made for Pelican Club in New Orleans

A local syndicate offered 450000 cash to acquire control of the Pelican Club from Charles W. Somers. The bid aims to buy 266 shares in New Orleans Baseball Amusement Co and about 1437 shares in the Young Men's Business Realty Corp, owners of the ballpark site, with a 30 day option.

New Orleans Ereans Southern Association Charles W. Somat Somers Cleveland Ohio B. S. D’antoni Ball Park D’antoni D'Antoni New Orleans Baseball Amusement Company Young Men's Business Realty Corporation

Hall to Meet Hicks in Main Bout at Huntsville Card

Decatur and Georgia’s Joe Hall will face Ed Hicks in the main bout of the Huntsville Legion boxing card at the Punch Bowl Monday night. The 34-round program starts at 8 o'clock with Doyle Baker vs Jack Daly as the curtain raiser, and other prelims feature Carl Powell vs Kid Sea Groves, Dummy Robinson vs Kid Rollo, plus Tommy Baker vs Barney Noon in the semi.

Joe Hall Decatur Georgia Ed Hicks Huntsville Legion Doyle Baker Jack Daly Carl Powell Kid Seagroves Nashville Robinson Kid Rollo Birmingham Tommy Baker Barney Noon Chattanooga Legion Huntsville

CityCrowd Expected for Week as Circuit Court Docket Opens

The thronged crowds this week are expected to fill the city next week as the circuit court begins a new term on Monday. Criminal cases will occupy the term’s remainder with capital cases focused in the final week.

Cubs Win Eighth Straight as Braves Fall 10 7

The Battling Bruins defeated the Braves 10 to 7 to run their winning streak to eight with 11 hits including Hack Wilson's 17th homer. Glenn Wright sparked a late scare by cutting down a runner at the plate in the ninth. Dodgers beat Pirates 6 to 5 to remain atop the NL, Giants sweep Reds 7 to 4 behind Genewich. Phils take three of four from Cards 10 to 4 as Earl Collard earns his fourth straight win and Chuck Klein hits his 14th homer.

Bruins Braves Hack Wilson Glenn Wright Robin Dodgers Pirates Giants Reds Genewich Phils Earl Collard Chuck Klein

Grady Long to Coach at Wetumpka High School

Grady Long, Auburn football lineman for two seasons, signed to teach and coach at Wetumpka High School in Alabama. He will report around September 1, joins brother Howell Long, 1929 captain, and earned 1926 freshman numeral with varsity letters in 1928 1929.

Grady Long Auburn Wetumpka Ala Long Tigers Howell Long Cornerstone Alabama Polytechnic Institute

First Half Holiday Observed Thursday

The summer's first half holiday was observed Thursday afternoon by most city businesses. Workers used the time to fish, picnic, or motor, and merchants report closing stores on Thursday afternoons has not caused any inconvenience and may boost morale.

Leaders Remain In Same Places In A Lively MLB Session

The Athletics and the Nationals lost as the Browns rallied for five runs in the ninth to win 6 to 5. Walberg faltered in the ninth while Sorrell held the Nationals despite ten hits. The Tigers beat the Senators 6 to 2 on a sharp second inning, and the Indians pounded the Red Sox 17 to 7 with Porter going 4 for 5 and Sewell 4 for 6. The Yankee White Sox game was rained out.

Athletics Nats Champs Browns Walberg Sorrell Tigers Senators Sam Jones Indians Red Sox Porter Tribe Luke Sewell

Baseball Scores From Today's Southern and American Leagues

Nashville defeated Chattanooga 4 to 0 in five innings amid rain. Atlanta edged Birmingham 7 to1 while Memphis topped New Orleans 9 to 2 and Mobile beat Little Rock 4 to 1. In the National League Pittsburgh won at Boston as Chicago took Brooklyn, and St Louis lost to New York. Washington beat Detroit while Boston defeated Cleveland 7 to 17. Chicago won 10 to 7 over Boston and Pittsburgh 5 to 6 at Brooklyn. St Louis 4, Philadelphia 10 and New York 7, Cincinnati 4 final scores also reported.

New Orleans Memphis Eccnien OO Little Rock Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Lmai Ors Pets W. L. Pet Philadelphia Ae Washington Nccccmene Cleveland Saere Amenga Southern League Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Mobile American League New York Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland National League Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia

Baker Brother to Fight in Huntsville Ring Debut

Doyle Baker brother of Sergeant Sammy and Jackie Baker will make his prize ring debut in Huntsville Monday night versus Jack Daly of Merrimack. Doyle is a lightweight.

Baker Boys Huntsville Doyle Baker Sammy Jackie Baker Jack Daly Merrimack Doyle

Illinios State Commission weighs Otto Von Porat vs Stribling bout

Illinois State Athletic Commission may hold Otto Von Porat to pact with W L Stribling for June 16 Chicago Stadium match. Von Porat and Ed Stevenson face six month suspensions for breaking verbal deal. stadium aims to keep the Norwegian heavyweight to his promise despite the dispute.

Chicago Illinois State Athletic Commission Otto von Porat W. L. (Young Chicago Stadium von Porat Norway Ed Stevenson National Boxing Association Stevenson

Ruth and Wilson Tie for RBI Running in Major League Race

Babe Ruth and Hack Wilson each have 50 runs batted in as their home run chase continues. The two sluggers maintain a neck and neck standings in the major league RBI race with similar production for their teams.

Babe Ruth Hack Wilson

Police Recover Dodge Automobile From Stolen Vehicle Case

Police recover a Dodge automobile stolen last night from L. J. Ramage a local dentist. The car was removed from its parking place and subsequently found by officers.

L. J. Ramage

Joe Loosier Plans Return to the Ring in Asheville Bout

Local battler Joe Loosier aims for a comeback soon after returning from a successful tour of the countryside. He was offered a bout next week in Asheville North Carolina but could not fill the engagement. He arrived back here two weeks ago after winning most of his battles.

Joe Loosier Asheville N. C

Putter Around Set to Open Monday

The Putter Around outdoor miniature golf course at the corner of Davis and Line streets will be ready for play this Monday. Local management endorses newspaper advertising and a detailed opening statement appears in The Daily this afternoon.

Davis and Line Streets

Robberies Tied to Abandoned Car Found After Pool Room Break-in

Police said a car found abandoned on scene was likely stolen by the same robbers who last night smashed into a Second Avenue pool room. The link suggests the vehicle belonged to the suspects and ties the incidents.

Second Avenue

Night Ball Liked In Cotton States

Cotton States League directors meet in Monroe Louisiana and vote to reduce the rookie rule for night games on June 9. George W Brannon Jackson club owner reports night baseball profitable and supports floodlight play.Cities considered for night games include Monroe Baton Rouge Eldorado and Pine Bluff. Frank A Scott presides.

Monroe Cotton States League George W. Brannon Jackson Club Baton Rouge Eldorado Pinebluff Frank A. Scott

Carnera Knocks Out Christner in Detroit Bout

Primo Carnera delivered a knockout in the fourth round against K O Christner of Cleveland. The bout at Detroit was scheduled for ten rounds and marked Christner's first knockout defeat in a decade.

Primo Carnera K. O. Christner Cleveland Detroit Christner

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