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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

6

Decatur Tops Hartselle 11 5 In Bee Line League Action

Decatur overwhelmed Hartselle 11 to 5 on local grounds as Bob Chandler led the Bees with strong pitching and timely hits. Chandler backed by the Bee Line club, carried Decatur toward their second win of the year amid a late rally in the eighth inning.

Decatur Wallops Hartselle Athens Bhey CUBS REDS Bob Chandler Hartselle Boys Decatur Hartselle Spencer Burleson Igeatagh

Restoration of the French throne and naval defeat query

A questions page asks who was restored to the throne after Napoleon’s abdication and names the Spanish admiral at the Santiago de Cuba battle. It also offers a brain teaser on snowstorm humor and notes a 1775 anniversary at Machias Maine the Lexington of the Sea.

Napoleon Santiago de Cuba Machias, Me

Blackerby Sold to Oakland from White Sox

George Blackerby, after service in the South with Birmingham and Little Rock last year and a failed start this season, is sold by the Chicago White Sox to Oakland of the Pacific Coast League.

George Blackerby Birmingham Little Rock Chicago White Sox Oakland

Slick Coffman Fires Strong Bee Line Pitching

Slick Coffman of the Athenians in the Bee Line league holds a 24 inning stretch with only eight hits and three runs allowed. He leads the pitching percent and is having a highly successful year.

Slick Coffman Athenians Coffman Ee Ee Avery

Monarchs Defeat Huntsville Team In 8-3 Victory

The Decatur Monarchs defeated a Huntsville negro team by eight to three yesterday afternoon at Huntsville. The Monarchs host the Chattanooga team this afternoon at the local field on West Vine Street and will entertain Birmingham's Red Sox on Monday.

Decatur Monarchs Huntsville Monarchs Chattanooga West Vine Street Birmingham Red Sox

Local League Decatur Action Summary

Runs batted in feature Chandler and Corbitt leading with multiple RBIs. Hartselle outhit Decatur with eight double plays and a 2:07 game time. Stolen bases by Long White Miller Hartselle J Lanier and Jeffries. Burleson and Chandler split pitching duties with 3 and 4 earned runs respectively.

Decatur Kimbrel Jeffries Long John Burleson Spencer Burleson Hartselle Abrhpore White Long Johnson Burleson Miller wxAldrige Dean Abrhpoa Kimball HL. Lanier J. Lanier Landers Corbitt Jefferies Howell Chandler R. H. E 'Harteelle White

Barons Win Late Rally to Sweep Series

The Barons defeated the Memphis Chicks 7 to 5 as Clay Touchstone earned the win in his latest start. Joe Prevost delivered a bases loaded single in the third driving in three runs for the Milan team. The Noogans beat New Orleans 3 to 2 with Holfhau ser’s pinch single in the ninth driving in the decisive run. Country Davis homered in the ninth to lift the Vels 5 to 3 over Mobile Marines after a late comeback.

Barons Memphis Chicks Clay Touchstone Joe Prevost Milanites Noogans New Orleans Holfhauser

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword clues listed cover across and down entries with definitions for each numbered position. The puzzle includes terms such as Siamese coins, Arabian mythological bird, land measure, data, plague, and many other standard crossword prompts with several thematic entries and wordplay hints.

Southern and American League Show Night Matchups

Tonight's schedule features Mobile at Nashville Little Rock at Atlanta Memphis at Birmingham New Orleans at Chattanooga Chicago at New York St Louis at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington Detroit at Boston Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis and Cleveland games among others are listed.

Birmingham Chattanooga Nashville W. L. Pet St. Louis New York Ial East Sapaneneed Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston National League Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati

Nashville Mobile Night Game Results

Nashville Mobile headlines show night game notes with Little Rock Atlanta, and Chattanooga 3 New Orleans 2 at Birmingham while Memphis 7 edges 5.

Baseball Scores Reported From Evening Games

Washington topped Cleveland 12 to 5 while St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2. Chicago visiting New York and Detroit at Boston were affected by rain.

Washington Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Boston

Baseball scores from today with wins and defeats

New York defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 6 and Boston beat St. Louis 3 to 0. Chicago won against Philadelphia 4 to 2 while Cincinnati fell to Brooklynn 2 to 1 in 11 innings.

New York Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklynn

Employment Available for Seven Mussel Fishermen

Major Woodard of the Samaritan Army at 124 East Church Street announced work for seven hard workers. The labor involves mussel fishing on the Tennessee River. Interested applicants should apply at Army headquarters. Plus, notice of closing out Carrell's furniture stock for cash.

Woodard Samaritan Army East Church Street Tennessee River Army

Opportunities crowded in Decatur Daily Classifieds

Classified section of the Decatur Daily is packed with ads offering jobs and opportunities, reflecting a competitive market for employment and services. The note emphasizes density and variety of postings in a single page.

Decatur Daily

Classified Ads Urge Quick Local Search Turn to Ads

Reader urged not to prolong the search for items, focusing on local classifieds to locate desired goods or services quickly. Emphasizes efficiency and reliance on available listings within the community.

Classified Ads Offer a Solution for Buying or Selling

If you are puzzled by buying or selling problems, let the Classified Ads offer a solution. This brief note promotes practical help and quick results through local listings.

Athenians blast Cullman hurler in big win

Athenians beat Cullman 14 to 2 as Slick Cuffman allowed six hits and two runs. Ewin Grisham sparked the offense with four hits in five trips, including a single double triple and home run, as Athens totaled 15 hits off Cullman pitchers.

Cullman Slick Cuffman Ewin Grisham Athens Grisham Mace

Carrell Furniture Co Declares Decatur Sale Windfall

Good fortune smiles on the people of Decatur as Carrell Furniture Co announces household furnishings at less than half price. Local shoppers are urged to visit the store for discounted couches, tables, and chairs during the limited sale period.

Decatur Carrell Furniture Co

Athenians Face Two Game Week in Bee Line League

The Athenians, leading the Bee Line League, play Courtland at Athens this afternoon and travel to Florence Saturday for a test. A busy following week with several games is planned across the schedule.

Courtland Athens Florence

Bob Smith Stars as Cubs Beat Phillies 4 2 in Chicago

Cubs win 4 to 2 over Philadelphia as Bob Smith fuels offense with two hits while Pittsburgh falls to New York 8 6 after 11 innings. Reds edge Robins 2 1, Vance and Johnson duel, Cards lose 3 0 to Braves. Cards drop 3.5 games back.

Bob Smith Chicago Cubs Phils Braves Gabby Street Philadelphia Smith Reds Robins Vance Johnson Quinn

Nats Win but Lose Star Cronin to Injury

The Washington Nationals defeated Cleveland 12 to 5 but lost star shortstop Joe Cronin for a few days after an shoulder injury. Cronin’s 18 game hitting streak ended as he was removed to hospital for an x ray. Rookie Wallace Herbert debuted for the Browns, limiting the Athletics to seven hits in an 8 to 2 win. Goose Goslin went 4 for 4 with a home run and a triple.

Nats Joe Cronin Cleveland Athletics Browns Crown Xray Petite Wallace Herbert Rube Walberg Goose Goslin

Decatur Residents Invited to Carrell's Furniture Sale

Do the people of Decatur know bargains Attend Carrell's Furniture Sale offering low prices and a chance to save on furniture items through a local storefront event.

Decatur Carrell

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