Hartselle A Beats Decatur In Season Opener
Johnson pitched steadily for Hartselle as the visitors opened the season with a 7 1 win over Decatur. Lanier led Decatur with multiple hits while Howell started behind the plate before Tarpley replaced him late. Decatur trailed after the fourth inning as Hartselle erupted for four runs and cruised to the win.
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Ralston oxford stock offers black and tan styles
Local store advertises a wide run of Ralston oxford shoes in black and tan. Shoppers unable to visit can have their wives stop in before noon to pick up a pair on their behalf.
Burleson Retires With Charley Hoss In Bee Line Game
Big John Burleson of Hartselle pulled a charley hoss in his leg Tuesday afternoon and retired in the seventh inning of the Bee Line league game against the locals. He had two hits in five at bats for a .500 average.
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Hartselle
Decatur
Morin
Batley
John Burleson
Bee Line League
Charley Hoss
Burleson
Harris Fails to Stop Champions in 12 3 Loss
Bucky Harris returned to a full game for Detroit after a 1928 absence but could not halt the Athletics who beat the Tigers 12 to 3. Harris started a rally to put Detroit ahead 3 1 before the seventh inning. The Athletics broke free to pound Bridges and Waite Hoyt. The Nats beat the White Sox 9 to 3 as Crowder allowed 14 hits but held them in check except early and late. Chicago left 12 men on base.
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Lew Foes
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Athletics
Detroit
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Champs
Bridges
Waite Hoyt
Nats
White Sox
Crowder
Sox
Chicago
Sarron trotz boil faces Abad in Birmingham fight
Petey Sarron won a decision over Davey Abad in Birmingham while fighting with a painful arm boil. He declined postponement to face Abad, the world seventh ranked junior lightweight, and joked he would fight with Novocain if needed.
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Davey Abad
Birmingham
Petey
Abad
Opportunities packed into the Decatur Daily Classifieds
A brisk Decatur daily classified section overflows with opportunities described as crowded like sardines in a can. The colorful metaphor underscores a saturated listing, hinting at competitive job ads and deals in the local paper.
Question Box Answers From The Illustrated Page
The text explains fish attraction to bait by both light and especially smell, lists South Carolina’s Sassafras Mountain as the highest point at 3548 feet, North Carolina’s Mount Mitchell at 6684 feet, notes fingerprint use since ancient times with Bertillon dating to 1879, defines wood wool as thin excelsior, and explains bankers called Lombards due to medieval Lombardy origins.
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North Carolina
Sassafras Mountain
Pickens County
Southern and American League Game Schedule
Tonight's baseball slate includes Mobile at Nashville, New Orleans at Chattanooga, Little Rock at Atlanta, and Memphis at Birmingham in the Southern League. In the American League Chicago visits New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, plus the interleague matchups Boston at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Southern League Mobile
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Chattanooga
Little Rock
Atlanta
Memphis
Birmingham
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New York
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Brooklyn
Birmingham - Nashville
Mobile
Results and weather wrapup from regional games and league action
National and regional scores are listed with results in several pairings including Birmingham versus Nashville, New Orleans over Little Rock and Chicago over St. Louis. Rain affected several games as New York beat Chicago. Highway report praises Tus Colombia Decatur route improvements. scrap ers had worked the unpaved stretch, Morgan county noted as smooth.
Giants Win And Pass The Bruins On Road To Second
The Giants led by Bill Morrell defeated the Cubs 10 to 2 to climb back into second place. Morrell allowed eight hits and kept the Cubs mostly quiet. Stephenson collected three hits as the Giants piled up 18 hits, sending Lester Sweetland to the mound in the second inning.
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Bill Morrell
Cubs
Morrell
Stephenson
Baseball scores and standings update from the day
From the latest games the Phillies beat the Pirates 7 to 3 as Tita had two hits in the lead. Benny Frey pitched well for the Braves who defeated the Reds 7 to 2. The Cardinals used six pitchers to beat the Robins 8 to 5 and stay atop the National League.
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Phils
Bucs
Benny Frey
Braves
Reds
Robins
Barons Beat Vols 8 to 2 Behind Walkup and Prevat
Barons slugged past the Vols 8 to 2 as Joe Prevost homered to seal the win. New Baron hurler Simmons struggled after joining the club yesterday, while Walkup pitched well for Birmingham. Pels swept Pebs in New Orleans with Bean and Glazner tossing shutouts. Noogans won 13 to 7 over Atlanta in a 14-hit day. Marines edged Chicks 4 to 3 in ninth-inning rally.
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Vols
Nashville
Birmingham
Clyde Milan
Barons
Joe Prevost
Walkup
Pels
Pebs
New Orleans
Bean
Rocks
Glazner
Noogans
Atlanta
Marines
Chicks
Huntsville Team to Play Monarchs Nine in Opener
A Huntsville Black team faces the Decatur Monarchs on Thursday afternoon at Huntsville for their season debut. The locals are described as a solid ball club, though the Monarchs present a challenging test.
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Huntsville
Monarchs
Decatur Monarchs
Joe Prerost May Rise with Barons This Fall
Birmingham sport writers forecast the Barons will gain substantial earnings this fall from Class B talent led by Joe Prerost. Prerost earned a regular right field spot after Susko’s injury and has held it, proving himself a strong contributor this season.
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Birmingham Sportae
Barons
Joe Prerost
Susko
Writers Predict Major-League Sale For Rising Star
Analysts believe the player’s current form signals a sale to the majors by season’s end, with teams weighing prospects and contract terms as the campaign progresses.
Monarchs Open Local Baseball Season with Black Fan Outreach
The Decature Monarchs host a Black all star team from Chattanooga known as the Lookouts, on Friday at 3 30 at the Black Person Baseball Park. The Birmingham Red Sox visit Monday for another 3 30 game. Joe Martin notes reserved grandstand seating for white fans to watch the Black teams in action. Boone will pitch the opener for the Monarchs with Martin batting.
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Chattanooga
The
Lookouts
Birmingham Red Sox
West Vine Street
Joe Martin
Monarchs
Cooper-Wells Officials Visit Decatur Tonight
Cooper-Wells Company leaders President Henderson and Vice President Lohr toured Decatur for a brief visit last night. The firm operates one of the state’s largest full-fashioned hosiery mills.
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Lohr
Cooper-Wells Company
Decatur
Cadet Mill at Auction Wednesday
The Cadet Mill at Columbia Tennessee will be sold at auction this afternoon at two o clock. A large number of hosiery mill representatives are expected to attend.
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Columbia, Tenn
Classified Ad a Day Brings Business Your Way
A daily classified advertisement plan boosts customer reach for small businesses. Consistent placements build exposure, attract local buyers, and increase inquiries over time.
Indians Manager Peckinpaugh Seeks Clarity On Hidden Talent
Roger Peckinpaugh surveys rain soaked surroundings and questions what the Cleveland Indians will unveil as a mystery club with great potential. He notes the squad is hard to read and refuses to reveal its unknown strength.
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New York
Roger Peckinpaugh
Peck
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Indians Seem Ready for Washington and Athletics Sweep
Peckinpaugh praises Joe Vosmik as a top rookie and notes a recent 12 wins in 14 games as the Indians ride a hot stretch. He compares the Senators and Athletics, calling Washington well balanced but missing stars Simmons Foxx and Grove. A Ford Wes Ferrell arm hitch is linked to a recent no hitter, with dental work mentioning a fractured tooth.
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Senators
Washington
Simmons
Foxx
Grove
Joe Vosmik
Willie Kamm
Indians
Peckinpaugh
White Sox
Lew Fonseca
Wes Ferrell
Browns
Heevywenht Gu' Wins Court Fight
In Columbus Ohio on June 10 the Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear David Fischer of Cleveland in his bid to block the July 3 Max Schmeling versus Young Stribling heavyweight title bout. The lower court had ruled the event legal as a boxing exhibition. The court will return from vacation in late September.
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Ohio
David Fischer
Cleveland
Max Schmeling-Young
State Supreme Court
Fischer
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Orcutt of Englewood Wins First Round in British Ladies Golf
Lead by Miss Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey the American won her round in 14 holes at Portmarnock Ireland as heavy rain left soggy fairways. Orcutt defeated Mrs Donald Soulby five and four never trailing after the opening hole in the British ladies championship.
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Portmarnock
Ireland
Maureen Orcutt
Englewood
N. J
Orcutt
Donald Soulby
Gooch's 405 Foot Two Base Hit Sparks Record Book
Gooch belted what may be the world’s longest recorded two base hit at Rickwood Field in a Saturday game against Chattanooga. The ball traveled 405 feet to the fence and over, but under Southern ground rules he was credited with only a double with two runners aboard.
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Ripley
Gooch
Rickwood Field
Chattanooga
Wes Concedes Arm Felt Swell After Three-Hit Night
Wes acknowledged his arm felt swell after he delivered a three hit performance that contributed to a Yankees loss. He reflected on the tough outing and the impact of his effort on the team's game.
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Wes
Yankees
Kirkwood Ties French Open Lead After 36 Holes
American pro Joe Kirkwood posted 145 strokes to tie Eugene Lafitte at Deauville with two rounds in the French Open. He opened with 74 in the morning and fired a 71 in the afternoon to reach the mark. Lafitte was the co leader after 36 holes.
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France
Joe Kirkwood
Eugene Lafitte
Biarritz
Lafitte
Argentine pro leads as weather affects golf day
Marcel Dallemagne and Andre Boyer pace with 146s while Thomas Genta and Percy Allis at 148. Kirkwood among few Americans qualifying for final 36 holes. Willie Hunter scratched and J H Forsman eliminated after poor rounds. Rain slowed greens with few standout scores as Jose Jurado contemplates withdrawal.
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Marcel Dallemagne
St. German
Andre Boyer
Tommy Baker Aims Comeback Against Terry After KO
Tommy Baker, knocked out by K O Terry in a Huntsville bout, plans a comeback Friday night against Terry. Terry, fresh from beating Bill Cather, is confident he can repeat his earlier victory.
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Tommy Baker
K. O. Terry
Huntsville
Terry
Bill Cather
Gate-crashing feats noted in game day ground rules
The article outlines ground rules for any unusual actions during games such as fans jumping fences or entering restricted areas near scoreboards. Officials emphasize safety and penalties for violations.
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