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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

6

Juniors Triumph in Fiveteen to Seven Over Arebs in Baseball

The Juniors defeated the Arebs 15 to 7 in a five inning game. Sewell and Jervis led with multiple hits and power, while Abrams and Kelly contributed strong at bats. Myers relieved in the sixth as the Juniors pulled away with five runs, displaying solid fielding and aggressive baserunning.

of Commerce Areb Club Nashville Red Roberts Avdinee Sewell Myers Iter Thomass Jervis Jeffries Banks Whitt Thomas Kelly McDerimott Odom Corbitt Howell Nichols Kelton Liver A Cemeth Mee Basisyes Art Bs Om Corbvert Sor Bet Humphries

Bleachers to Be Doubled Again at Connecticut Mills Diamond

Colonel C. Butler, head of Connecticut Mills, argues seating must be doubled once more despite a recent doubling. He comments as spectators fill the diamond to view the Aveb Jaysee league clash and leadership battle.

Connecticut Mills C. Butler Mill Company League

Baseball Matchups Across Southern and National Leagues

Nashville hosts New Orleans while Chattanooga visits Mobile and Memphis plays Birmingham. Little Rock travels to Atlanta. In the American loop Boston visits Detroit and New York goes to Cleveland. National League games feature St Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Boston.

Southern League Nashville New Orleans Chattanooga Mobile Memphis Birmingham Little Rock Atlanta Ile Prican League Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Birmingham BT York Ove Tate Cote St. Louis Otenentons Speers Ewagerses Washington Peete Hadelphia American “Association Club Pfianapolis Sidebheee St. Paul Toledo Paton Reenae Nnatitee Es Waukee Oot Eeneeebees Nedpolis Sville Mbus

Morris Holds Yet Bill Becomes Law

A Congressional dispute over the Cove Creek dam proposal and the Muscle Shoals plan is recounted. Senator Norris warns its defeat could spark a third party while criticizing President Coolidge. The Water Power trust is cited as a major monopoly affecting national policy.

Cove Creek McKellar Tennessee Coolidge Congress Rolid Norris Iit Power Trust Water Power Trust United States Aot

Course Now Is In Excellent Shape At Valley Club

The nine hole golf course at Valley Country Club is described as being in excellent condition. Greens are in the best shape of the year and fairways have just been mowed. The rough has also been cut, reducing the chance of lost balls in abandoned places.

Valley Country Club

Hart Contractors Granted Permit for Brick Dwelling

Hart, contractors for a brick dwelling on East Moulton Street, have received a building permit for a house costing about $4,000. Construction has begun and is expected to take roughly sixty days to finish.

Grant and Hart

Home on Moulton Street to Cost About Five Thousand

A one and a half story brick veneer dwelling is planned on Moulton street Ninth avenue west section of the city. The project is estimated to cost about $5,000 and will require sixty days to complete.

Bine Wallace i Moulton Street Ninth Avenue

YESTEY’s Results Record Across Cities

The list shows results with scores for multiple cities including Mobile 5 4, Birmingham 6, Chattanooga 6, Little Rock 9, and New Orleans 2. Read as a brief results column across Southern cities with scores and locations.

Baseball Scores Roundup From The League Standings

In the American League New York topped Cleveland 8 to 2 while Washington and Chicago played, Detroit beat Boston 5 to 2, St Louis won 4 to 1 over Philadelphia, Brooklyn 1, Cincinnati 0 in 11 innings, New York 4 St Louis 3, Pittsburgh 8 Boston 6 in 12 innings, Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2. American Association results include Milwaukee 0 8, Toledo 2 4, St Paul 2 0, Indianapolis 3 2, Kansas City 1 Louisville 2, Minneapolis 0 Louisville 10 9.

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Chicago American Association Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Lumburg Minneapalin ‘Ae Uisville

Five Room Home Permit Granted for 125th Avenue Site

The city approved a permit for a five room frame residence at 125th avenue south. Contractors Kelley and Hart are listed for the $3000 project.

125Th Avenue South Kelley and Hart

Permit Granted for West Side Six Room Residence

Nannie E. Neill receives a permit for a single story six room residence at 307 9th Avenue West. The building value is listed at 8000 dollars and a thirty day period is required to complete the project.

Nannie E. Neill 9Th Avenue West

Attorney Carmichael Seeks Business Boost In City Visit

Tri City attorney AiH Carmichael arrived in the city on a mission to promote local business. He urged prospects to use quality stationary for professional dealings, calling it a key factor in favorable business impressions.

Aih, Carmichael Tri-City

Jackie Baker Wins By Third Round Knockout

Decatur bred fighter Jackie Baker, known as the Fighting Sergeant, stopped Sailor oeerongy at Mitchelld New York in the third round. Weighing 147 pounds Baker came from behind to earn a decisive win, continuing his rapid rise and drawing local enthusiasm for more victories and potential earnings.

Jackie Baker Decatur Lad Nate Nous Sammy Barr Mitchelld N.Y Belley Sailor Oeerongy Ani

Banjo King Delights Audiences At The Princess Theatre

Banjo King drew a large audience at the Princess Theatre with entertaining selections on banjo. An encore featured piano accordion pieces, including the rousing Selma Blues dedicated to Selma, Alabama. This performance was well received and promotes tomorrow’s final appearance. Patrons were urged to submit request numbers at the box office.

Princes Ata Selma Ala

Surprise promised at Albany council meeting

The Albany council No 22 Junior Order of United American Mechanics invites a large attendance for its regular meeting tonight A refreshments committee promises a surprise as several candidates are to be initiated.

Albany Council Order of United American Mechanics

Jaysees Battle Boxmen at Mills Diamond Saturday

The Jaysees meet the Boxmen at Mills Diamond and Malone Park in twin 3:30 p.m. games. Jeffries and Winn expected to start for the Juniors and Boxmen respectively, as fans anticipate a thriller barring weather.

Jaysees Mills Diamond Ndustrao Emyeees Decatur Box& B Vteam Connecticut Mills Arcb Louisville Nashville Cooper-Wells Malone Park Mill Barlers Mills Jeffries Winn Speed Hughes Wihn Courtland Independents Chibee Myers Garrett F. Pe Deter Eels Eith Ane

Valley Country Club Sees Surge in Nonmember Play

Many visitors, both in town and visiting, are now playing the course at Valley Country Club. George Curtis, the club pro, says the invitation extended to nonmembers has brought an unusually large turnout of local golfers on the course.

Valley Country Club George “Curtis

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