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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

6

Baseball Standings and Scoring Across Leagues

A fragmented summary of recent baseball action notes the Barons edging the Atlanta Crackers by a nose, Ray Frank and Johnson delivering strong hits, and various teams like the Reds, Pirates, Cubs, and Dodgers posting wins. Highlights include Ruth Gehrig and Collins home runs, Earnhardt incident in the stands, and late innings shaping several outcomes.

Atlanta Little Rock Ray Frank Rogers Rocks

Pharmacist's Discovery Claimed To Heal Stomach Ailments

A late 19th century ad claims a Dalles pharmacist discovered a remedy for stomach troubles. It promises relief from dyspepsia indigestion acid reflux and related symptoms. The copy touts fermentation as a key, says it calms irritation and improves digestion.

Dalles Gordon

OFFICE RACE MARK AED By Junius

The piece mixes humor and social commentary with oblique lines about youth and age. It references a burglar as a potential admirer of a poet and notes hospitals’ stay lengths depend on finances rather than health.

Junius

Quips and quips on age work and memory from a Chicago paper

A jumble of witty lines and essays notes on aging health fads social roles and memory. Observations include a health faddist's claim of 160 years and being your own boss, plus playful maxims on states names and characters.

Diegel Fires 68 at Columbia Country Club in Washington

Leo Diegel broke 70 with a 68 on the Columbia Country Club course in Washington, scoring an eagle, four birdies and four pars after betting $100 he would do so. The report notes a near miss by the Chicago team and hints at Reds and Cardinals competition.

Leo Diegel Columbia Country Club Washington, D. C

Tip to Anglers on Rust Prevention and Maintenance

Rust is the angler's worst enemy and an oil soaked rag should be kept in the tackle kit to wipe hooks spinners spoons wire loaders and other metal parts of equipment.

University of Wise In Introduces Six New Base Diamonds

A censored note states that University of Wise has added six new base diamonds for intramural exercise. The announcement emphasizes facility upgrades and expanded access for student teams and clubs.

University of Wise

Battering Ramino Hits 18th Home Run of Year

The Battering Ramino hit his 18th home run yesterday but did not gain on Lou Gehrig who pounded his 14th. Ruth handled seven chances in the field.

Yanks Waite Ay Thomas Rit Ruth i Gehrig Collins Sox Clancy Ramino Lou Gehrig Yank Ruth

Lucky Trade Sends Phillips to Phillies for Thompson

Thompson, a young second baseman fresh from high school, left the New York Giants to join the Philadelphia Phillies in a surprising swap. The move injects energy into the Phillies lineup as Thompson set to prove his potential in the major leagues.

Thompson Phillies Philadelphia New York Giants

Jays Head North To Athens For Series Opener

The Jays depart Thursday June 16 for Athens to meet the Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce in the first game of a series among Junior Chamber teams in North Alabama. Florence and Huntsville will follow as opponents with many civic members joining the trip.

Jays Athens

Wisconsin School of Boatcraft to teach varied vessels

The University of Wisconsin plans a winter pier where boatcraft is taught from canoe management to windjammer navigation.

University’ of Wisconsin

Ace Hudkins Ready for Baker in June Bout

Ace Hudkins of Nebraska’s Wild Cats declares readiness for his welterweight clash with Sergeant Sammy Baker. Baker stayed briefly in Decatur and returned to New York for training. The bout is scheduled for June 15.

Ace Hudkins Nebraska Wildcat Sammy Baker Decatur Baker New York

Huntsville VJMs to Clash in Decatur Thursday

The Huntsville VJMs C A independents travel to Decatur for the first half holiday game. Huntsville plans to use left-hander Jones in the opener set for 3 45 p m car time for industrial workers to attend.

Huntsville Vjms C. A Decatur Huntsville Batteries Jones

Hartselle Teams Prepare For Third Game At Malone Park

The Hartselle Independents arrived for the third game against the Jays at Malone Park at 3:30. Corbitt was listed for hill duties while Ezerl and Brown were on reserve. The locals had won the first two games of the series.

Hartselle Independents Jays Malone Park Corbitt Ezerl Brown

Pepper Heads North For Summer Baseball

Raymond Pepper of the University of Alabama will play baseball this summer in the Midwest, leaving local fields for a foreign land. His plans for returning to Alabama next fall are not yet decided.

Raymond Hot” Pepper University of Alabama Middle West

J G Moore Store Set To Open July First In Decatur

J G Moore Company of Florence plans a Decatur outlet near July first. The branch will occupy the former Morgan Furniture site on Second Avenue and the building is undergoing renovation today.

J. G. Moore Company Florence Second Avenue Morgan Furniture Company

Powell Visits Decatur for Legal Business

J N Powell prominent Falkville attorney arrived in Decatur today on legal matters and meetings with local colleagues.

J. N. Powell Falkville Decatur

Rally Gives Win to Indianapolis In Open Title Tilt

Indianapolis rallied to beat the Millers seven to five in seven innings. Pat Malone could not hold a late lead as Ezze’s bunt helped Florence advance, with Ezzell to McAuley for a key double play. Ollie Tucker, ex-New Orleans outfielder, joined the lineup with three hits in four appearances.

Indianapolis Ooeltra Millers Toleley Ce Pat Malone Indianapolis Red Ers Sets Moon Ezze Florence Rywherp Ezzell McAuley Tunner Ollie Tucker New Organs Miler Teeta Russell Indianapolis Oren Areree Smith Matthews Tucker Krueger Layne Malone Holke Minneapolis Burwell McGrew and Powell

Southern and American League matchups listed for today

Mobile visits Nashville as Atlanta plays Little Rock. New Orleans meets Chattanooga. Birmingham travels to Memphis. Detroit faces Boston and Chicago takes on New York. Cleveland visits Washington St Louis hosts Philadelphia. Brooklyn visits Chicago. New York plays Pittsburgh Boston travels to St Louis Philadelphia meets Cincinnati.

Southern League Nashville Nnapenadnenins New Orleans MOM Ss Little Rock Snk Attanooga American League New York Philadelphia Lek Aeapne Bis Washington Cleveland Oethes Gere Cincinnati American Toledo Srsa Ams Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Louisville Columbus Southern League Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Detroit Boston Chicago Cleveland T. Louis National League Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Poston Fireburgh

Yesterday's Results in Southern League Summary

Nashville defeated Mobile 11 to 1. Atlanta beat Little Rock 5 to 1.

Lindbergh Aims to Break Aviation Records Across Ocean Flights

Col. Lindbergh plans further record attempts as backers James Knight and Harold L. Bixby discuss financing the Saint Louis pilot. They funded the Spirit of St Louis. total plane cost reached about 12 600 dollars with parts bought from Wright companies. Lindbergh’s confidence and skill pushed him to pursue non-stop cross country and transatlantic hops.

James L. Kilgallen International News Service New York Charles Lindbergh Ace Harry H Knight St. Louis Tright Lindber Chamberlin Knight Harold L. Bixby Mr. Bixby Bixby Kni Slim San Diego Cal Spirit of Wright Aeronautical Corporation Paterson N. J Louis Bixb California Faria

Local Soccer Standings Feed Across Southern League Regions

Asheville dominates with an 8 0 win while Knoxville sits 2 4 and Columbia at Charlotte 5 Greenville 6 Spartanburg 0 Macon 3 at Augusta 1 and Western League results show Omaha 3 Lincoln 4 Oklahoma City 4 Wichita 5 Des Moines 4 Denver 5 Tulsa 12 Amarillo 9.

South Atlantic ALS N. Asheville Knoxville Columb'h Charlotte Greenville Spartanburg Macon Augusta Omaha Lincoln Oklahoma City Wichita Des Moines Denver Tulsa Amarillo

Texas League scores and weather dampen games

Wico 4 Houston 8 and Fort Worth 4, Wichita 9 over Dallas 8 in 11 innings. Shreveport percent, San Antonio Beaumont game affected by wet grounds.

Wico Houston Shreveport Fort Worth Wichita Faf Dallas San Antonio-Beaumont Wet Grounds

Multiple League Scores Reported Amid Rain Delays

A summary of scores from several minor leagues shows Western Association games noted as postponed due to rain while others in the Virginia, Piedmont, Pacific Coast, Southeastern, Three-I and Cotton States leagues posted results or had weather delays. Notable results include St. Joseph 2 and Okmulgee 38, Columbus 4-2, Albany 1-2, Quincy 1 Evansville 2, Bloomington 1, Danville 4 Springfield 6 Terre Haute 4, Peoria 10 Decatur 2, Jackson 4 Hattiesburg 2, Meridian 8 Alexandria 2 with several games postponed or incompleted due to rain.

Quincy Evansville Bloomington Danville Springfield Terre Haute Peoria Decatur Jackson Hattiesburg Meridian Alexandria Monroe-Laurel

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