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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1930

Page

6

Connecticut Mills Rally For Double Victory Over Hosiery Mills

Jesse Lanier starred for the Connecticut Mills in a two game win over Alabama Hosiery Mills in the Industrial loop. Lanier pitched both games and drove in runs while teammate J W Lanier added key hits. Valleys catcher aided the Hosiery Mills with solid defense as the box scores note RBIs and stolen bases from Roper Johnson Riggesbee Bryant and H Lanier.

Elon- Jesse Lanier Connectiut Alabama Hosiery Mills Qahler Millmen

Week In Majors Summary From Local Baseball Game

Rbis and runs batted in by Minor Roper Cottrell Corbett J Lanier Riggesbee Bryant and J W Lanier. Home run by Corbett and multiple players notch two base hits. H Lanier Bryant Bailey steal bases as Mills and Conn Mills allow most earned runs. Napps and Collier shielded by umpires Burleson and McDermott.

Wal Roper Johnson Riggesbee Bryant J. W. Lanier Nichols Waller H. Lanier Ala. Mills D Mills Alalis Conn. Mills Collier J. Lanier Har Minor Cottrell Corbett Provost Bailey Napps Burleson and McDermott

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday Evening

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Tennessee Valley building. All members are urged to attend for important business and planned transactions.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Tennessee Valley

Industrial Loop and North Shops Mills Cadet Mills Ala Hosiery Mills

Industrial centers in Alabama report on hosiery mills including Cadet Mills and adjacent shops in the Mills area. Details describe factory activity and local industry status with names of facilities and regional ties.

Cadet Mills

Miniature Golf Course Opens at Davis and Line

The Putter Around miniature golf course opens today at the corner of Davis and Line streets. The course is among the most attractive in the area and follows a trend of expanding miniature courses in many cities. Decatur previously had an indoor course that drew many visitors.

Davis and Line Streets Decatur

New Barons Rally In Nashville Double Win Over Vols

Shine Cortazzo stars for the Barons driving a 9 4 and 7 5 pair in Nashville. Home runs by Bennett Moore and Sturdy helped Milan tally in both games. Shaute earned his first Southern league win in relief as New Orleans and other teams posted wins and tight finishes across the circuit.

Shine Cortazzo Nashville Barons Vols Bennett Moore Sturdy Milan Pelos New Orleans Pelicans Chicks Pels Little Rock Shaute Cleveland Bears New Orleans Crackers Lookouts Jimmy Johnston Red Barron

Southern League Baseball Schedule

Birmingham at Nashville. Little Rock at New Orleans. Memphis at Mobile. Atlanta at Chattanooga.

Southern League Birmingham Nashville Little Rock New Orleans Memphis Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga

Baseball Matches Set Across Cities

In the American League schedule, Philadelphia faces Chicago, New York meets St. Louis, Boston battles Detroit, and Washington travels to Cleveland.

Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland

National League Matchups Outline for Tuesday

National League games include Pittsburgh at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. The schedule features classic league rivals across key East and Midwest cities.

National League Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia

Baseball Scores From Recent Games

Nashville edged Birmingham 9 to 7 after a 4 to 5 outcome. Little Rock lost to New Orleans 2 to 17, while Memphis won 10 to 6 as Mobile held at 7 to 6 in a 6 inning tie. Atlanta beat Chattanooga 7 to 6 in 10 innings. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 3, New York 4 over St. Louis 5, Boston swept Detroit 0 to 1 in 6 innings due to darkness. Pittsburgh toppled Boston 6 to 10. Chicago 0, Brooklyn 6 over St. Louis 1. New York 4, Cincinnati 5 with a 2 run margin. Philadelphia 4, 9 over.

Southern League Club Pet /Memphis oon ewan ee Mneennereanes New Orleans Little Frock Eee Birmingham Nashville Rapdnialnigemeeriomne Parmirgi Suinsdissleuotnesses Mecomet Chattanooga Mobile Ogenintucantona Teatre National A. Club L. Pet Brooklyn Chicago Raeeenerereconvensaee New York Eferenee Scene St. Louis .J Neatsceasesceth Pittsburgh Brian Iedhatacepssncieccane BN Bs Cs Slcctearnaoteass Woah American Association Clu Pet Louisville Ssaiesnaesmaieotsl St. Paul Columbus Inoue Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City Cossome Milwaukee Anes Enwmnenenne Minneapolis Nashville Little Rock Memphis Atlanta Chattanooga

Krenz Mastery Highlighted by Templeton on Discus Craft

Templeton lauds Eric Krenz as the greatest discus thrower, noting his precise timing and control in the spin. The article contrasts Krenz's method with typical throwers and uses aviation analogy to praise his exceptional technique. It then shifts to baseball, praising Wally Berger's impact with the Boston Braves and manager Bill McKechnie adjusting his lineup to maximize the slugger’s power.

Templeton Krenz Babe Ruth Boston Wally Berger Boston Braves Berger Waterfront Park St. Petersburg Braves

Town Creek Defeats Rogersville In Pitcher’s Duel 4 1

Town Creek edges Rogersville 4 to 1 as McCullough pitches effectively, scattering eight Rogersville hits while Town Creek racks up a few in bunches. Corum makes a running catch to spoil a Rogersville rally and the visitors strand runners in key moments.

Town Creek Rogersville McCullough Hearn Corum Kimbrel Streater Landers Grisholm H. E. AB R. Felton Masterson Come Horton C - McCullough Pullen Sneed AB . M. Fuqua Patterson Daughtry Kinaieniadiaile Lw Fuqua Pate Bedingfield Feet

Decatur Merchants Promote Broad Service for Trade

Decatur merchants emphasize broad service to support the 135,000 resident trade territory, encouraging local shopping and economic activity across the area.

Decatur

Luque Shuts Out Battling Bruins in National Lead

Adolph Luque pitched a four hit game to blank the Cubs 6 to 0 as the Robins solidified their grip on first place. An eight run second inning powered a 10 to 6 Braves win over the Pirates. The Giants beat the Cards as Walker held them to two hits. Reds and Phils split a doubleheader with Heilmann homering for Cincinnati.

Adolph Luque Cubs Champs Robins Luque Braves Pirates French Giants Walker Reds Phils Heilmann

Sharkey and Schmeling Stage Heavyweight Prep Drills

Sharkey and Max Schmeling held intense workouts in Orangeburg and Endicott ahead of Thursday title bout in New York. Sharkey weighed 198 pounds with expectations to fight at 196, while Schmeling showed uneven form but impressed with power against Barba and Belanger during six rounds.

Orangeburg N. Y Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling New York Johnny Grosso Paul Cavalier King Solomon Sharkey Schmeling Boston Max Endicott Teuton Charlie Belanger Winnnipeg Lou Barba Frankie Bush Jack Shaw Belanger Barba

Survey Planned for Athens Federal Postoffice Building

Athens Alabama reports a survey will be made at once for a federal postoffice building. Athens and three other Alabama towns are believed to be practically assured if the buildings bill passes. Postmaster C. M. Hillis and May or C. W. Sarver appeared before the congressional committee on behalf of Athens.

Athens Ala Federal Postoffice Washington C. M. Hillis C. W. Sarver Edward B. Almon Congressional Committee

Lost articles quickly restocked by classified ads

Local notices show lost items reappearing through classified ads. Readers report recovered belongings after ads run, with community members posting descriptions, contact details, and dates to reunite owners and items efficiently.

Negro High Field Benefit Game announced for Tuesday afternoon

Negro High Field hosts a benefit baseball game between local Negro teams representing the Elks and the NAACP. The game starts Tuesday at 3 45 PM at the local high school field with proceeds going to charity.

Order of Elks

Tennessee man to head trials

A Fleming Thomas of Columbia Tennessee was elected president of the Alabama Tennessee Field Trials Club at Brown's Ferry near Athens. The club plans cane seed and peas, 100 trespass signs, and a resident game warden. Twenty seven sportsmen attended the meeting which ended with a Tennessee River fish fry.

Athens Ala A. Fleming Thomas Columbia, Tenn Brown's Ferry Thomas T. J. Townsend Huntsville J. F. Swinen Alabama Tennessee

Indians Gain On the Runners-Up

The Indians moved ahead of the second-place Nationals after Wes Farrell pitched and batted his way to a 3 to 2 win over the Senators, his ninth victory of the year, aided by his bases-loaded single in the ninth. The Browns rallied with five runs in the eighth to beat the Yankees 5 to 4. Waite Hoyt and Ed Morris dueled as the Tigers edged the Red Sox 1 to 0. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 6 to 3 behind Earnshaw.

Indians Nats Wes Farrell Senators Ferrell Tribe Browns George Pipgras Coffman

Shopmen Grab Pair of Games From Cadets

Louisville and Nashville shopmen won two games against the Cadet team. Kelton pitched a three hit first game, Kelton’s year highlights, while Pickens yielded five walks in the second game as Gibson shut the Cadets down in the opening inning.

Louisville Nashville Kelton Perle Pickens Fosierymen Shopmen Gibson

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