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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

6

White Sox fall 6 1 as Blankenship limits hits

Blankenship allowed only four hits as the White Sox were held to one run in a 6 1 loss. Johnson held the Yanks to three innings damage before Washington won 7 6. Four Indians double plays marked the game. Browns beat Boston 2 1 in the second straight win. Fox and Gibson homered in Detroit as Mackmen claimed the verdict.

Blankenship White Sox Fenders Johnson Yanks Sox Babe Ruth H Session Washington Indians Senators Wenning General Crowder St. Mais Browns Boston MacFay Bunng Brown Pmens Jimmy Fox Uct Detroit Tigers Mackmen Gibson Orwell

Decatur Chamber Plans Gala Day at Malone Park

The Decatur Chamber of Commerce schedules a holiday gala at Malone Park with two contests. If both games occur, they will be held in the afternoon.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce Malone Park

Notice on partnership terms for Princess Sandwich accounts

A brief public notice states the partnership is limited to accounts titled Princess Sandwich. No further details on scope, duration, or parties are provided in the readable text. The fragment hints at a restricted financial arrangement or branding matter.

Headache Relief Claim For Black Draught Sold Locally

Advertises Black Draught as an inexpensive remedy for nervous headaches. Claims three doses end headaches that occur every few weeks and says user feels well and can work, with a promise of no more headaches for six months. Notes cost of one cent per dose and urges purchase in NC.

Where They Play Today Southern and American League slate

Nashville at Mobile. Memphis at Birmingham. Little Rock at Atlanta. Chattanooga at New Orleans. Boston at St. Louis. New York at Philadelphia at Detroit. Washington at Cleveland. St. Louis at Boston. Cincinnati at New York. Chicago at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.

Boston St. Louis New York Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Mobile Aeeene Nashville ATS Chattanooga Atlanta Merce Little Rock Ahan Te Eee Nhs Indianapolis Tne Eesewemennes Toledo Kaneas Ci Sone Dan

Eddie Lewis Hurt In Cash To Wall

Eddie Lewis, a Decatur favorite and Nashville Vols standout, was sent back to Nashville after injuring his ankle hitting the wall while robbing Nic Tucker of an extra base hit in New Orleans.

Eddie Lewis Decatur Nashville Vols Nashville Eddie Nic Tucker New Orleans

Organize Baseball Club At Cartwright

Cartwright community athletes in Elkmont route 3 are forming an independent baseball club. Local residents pledge support to assist the players with their plans and efforts.

Cartwright Elkmont Route 3

Improvements Planned for City School Campus Grounds

Extensive improvements scheduled for the city school campus include pruning trees, sod Bermuda grass, repairing walks, and installing guard rails. Several workmen were on site Monday morning to begin the project and enhance the school's appearance.

Hartsville Mayor Reports Drop in Crime and Prohibition Violations

Hartsville Mayor S. E. Gibson says crime has subsided in the city with fewer violations of the prohibition law and related offenses than in several months past.

S. E. Gibson Hartselle

Revival Draws Business Support in Hartselle

Businesses and banks close from 11 to 12 to attend the revival meeting at First Baptist Church in Hartselle. Organizers expect notable religious interest and achievements from the weeklong events.

First Baptist Church Hartselle Banke

Mrs J Hartselle Improves After Saturday Operation

Improving Hartselle resident is reported at Benevolent hospital after an operation performed Saturday.

Delco Light Company visitors in Decatur

Business visitors in Decatur included H. T. Neil of Birmingham field service man Mr. Bradley of Dayton O factory representative and J. R. Yearby of Birmingham division manager, all with Delco Light Company.

Decatur H. T. Neil Birmingham Mr. Bradley Dayton J. R. Yearby Delco Light Company

Yesterday's results from the southern league round

Nashville lost to Mobile while Chattanooga edged New Orleans 3 1 and Little Rock won 13 5 over Atlanta with Memphis 10 Birmingham 8 in 12 innings.

Nashville Mobile Chattanooga New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Birmingham

Baseball scores from coast to coast roundup

Chicago 3 New York 1 St Louis 2 Boston 1. Philadelphia 4 Detroit 2 Washington 7 Cleveland 6 in 10 innings. Cincinnati 7 New York 6 Icage 8 Brooklyn 1. St Louis 8 Boston 1. Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 4. American Association Kansas City 6 Louisville 3 Toledo 7 St Paul 4 Columbus 11 Minneapolis 3 Indianapolis 4 Milwaukee 3.

Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh American Association Kansas City Louisville Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee

Corbitt Seeks Out-of-town Twirlers For Jaysees

Jaysees manager Leslie Corbitt plans to host an out-of-town team Thursday after issuing an SOS for pitchers. Whitt is pitching sorely, Jeffries attends military camp, Sewell is temporarily away, leaving Brown as the lone reliable hurler on a team once seen as one of the best amateur staffs. Corbitt expects a few sunny days to revive the staff and resume play.

Leslie Corbitt The of Jaysees Jaysee Whitt Jeffries Citizens Anniston Sewell Brown Corbitt

Florence Normal selects Miss Glenn to substitute on faculty

Miss Catherine Glenn, charter president of the Florence Junior club, has been chosen as a substitute member of the Florence Normal faculty. Elected at the Alabama Educational Association meeting, she was a winter student at the Florence school and stays with her parents Mr and Mrs C Glenn during the summer.

Catherine Glenn Florence Normal Glenn Alabama Educational Association Miss Glenn Florence School C. ©. Glenn

Reds Loose Lead in 7-5 Loss to Giants at home

Picinich hit two home runs and drove in four as the Reds fell 7-5 to the Giants in the ninth inning rally. Vic Aldridge started for New York and was relieved by Lin who took the loss.

Picinich Reds York Gian Red Vic Aldridge Giants Lin Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Bush Stephenson Chicago Alexander Boston Holm Lester Bell Phillies Pirates

Barons Parade Taree Flingers In Baseball Duel

The Birmingham Barons failed to secure victory as the Memphis Chicks won 10 8. Memphis built a big inning late, while Birmingham collected 11 hits to 5 for Memphis. Pelicans pitcher Wierman held New Orleans to four hits in a separate note. Gottleber and Chapman contributed key hits in the earlier frames.

Birmingham’ Barons Memphis Chicks Haseball Pitce Barons Chattanooga Drowep New Orleans Pelkins iNlums

Phillies Rally With Four Runs In Seventh

The Phillies bunched hits in the seventh for four runs after returning home. Don Hurst homered for Philadelphia as the Pirates misplayed the ball, committing five errors in the game.

Ming Phillies Don Hurst Phils Pirates

Major Leaguers Hitless as Hornsby Advances in Batting Race

The Big Six leaders Bam Goes patlenes P Waner Ruth and Paul Waner went blank yesterday while Hornsby rose toward a leading mark. Rajah hit twice and Ty Cobb, Frank Frisch, Heilmann and Glaser posted hits as Mobile Bears beat others. Little Rock and Atlant games featured scattered hits and scores.

Babe Ruth Paul Waner Hornsby Rajah Waner Frank Frisch Ty Cobb Harry Heilmann

Mrs W L Ramsey Takes Weekly News Duties at The Daily

Mrs W L Ramsey of Elkmont route 3 will write weekly news for The Daily, succeeding W B McLemore. She plans to contribute regular columns on local events in the Elkmont area.

W. L. Ramsey Elkmont Route 3 W. B. McLemore

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