Bears rally in late innings for win behind tough pitching
In a chaotic nine inning clash the Mobile Bears edged past the Chattanooga lineup as Vic overcame early hits to win in extras. Nicky Cullop belted a tying homer for the Atlanta Crackers in a separate stretch, while Kyle silenced the Pelicans with runners aboard in the tenth. Seven pitchers handled the ball in the marathon game.
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Ruth and Gehrig Near Top with 23rd Home Run
Ruth hit his 23rd homer yesterday while Gehrig moved closer to the top. Both stars extended their pace as questions arise about who will finish with the league leading tally this season.
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Girl Scouts Enjoy A Swimming Party
Local Girl Scouts at Ma lone pool enjoyed a morning swimming party. After an hour of swimming they rested and prepared their luncheon in the nearby park.
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Malone Pool
Lively Race For Home Run Honors In National League
The race for most homers in the National League sees Bigonette of Brooklyn and Horns of the Braves tied for first with 12 each. Hack Wilson of the Cubs and Jim Bottomley of St Louis each hold 11, as Bottomley, Bisonette, and Hornsby added homers yesterday.
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Bisonette
Hornsby
Buy at Home Offers Reliable Merchandise and Guarantee
A retailer promotes shopping from home with a promise of good merchandise, extensive service, and a strong guarantee. The message emphasizes convenience and customer reassurance.
Monarchs Face Birmingham Red Sox At Malone Park
The Decatur Monarchs, a Negro league club, square off with the Birmingham Red Sox on Thursday at Malone Park. First pitch is 3 30. The Monarchs have won seven straight games and aim to extend the streak.
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Birmingham Red .Sox
Malone Park
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Birmingham
River Falling As Flood Levels Drop
The Tennessee River continued to fall today with gauge readings near nine feet, signaling a retreat from peak levels and easing local flood pressures.
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Tennessee
Trace of Rain Reported by Weather Bureau
The weather bureau said only a trace of rain fell here in the past 24 hours, a brief meteorological update this morning.
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Weather Bureau
City urges loyal residents to bolster population growth
Officials call for a committed citizen base to support long term urban development. They stress the link between a stable population and the city’s capacity to fund services, attract investment, and sustain growth initiatives.
Baseball matchups today in Southern and American Leagues
Today’s schedule features Nashville at Mobile Birmingham hosts Little Rock Chattanooga visits New Orleans Memphis plays Atlanta Boston travels St Louis New York goes to Chicago Philadelphia meets Detroit Washington faces Cleveland St Louis visits Boston Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Yesterday’s results show Mobile beat Nashville 8 0 Birmingham defeated Memphis 1 0 Atlanta edged Little Rock 6 5 Chattanooga beat New Orleans 4 2 Boston won 5 2 over St Louis New York defeated Chicago 15 7 Washington beat Cleveland 8 2 Philadelphia edged Detroit 3 2.
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Cardinals Roll Over Boston As Bottomley Leads
Jim Bottomley belts two home runs and a double as the Cardinals beat Boston 9-3. St Louis runs win streak to 10 of 13 on the road trip with Frankhouse and Sherdel pitching. Brooklyn gathers 16 hits in a 1-1 game while Elliott allows a Cuba hit, and Kremer allows five as Phillies are routed 15-4.
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John Gooch Dies After Illness in Nashville
John Gooch a former Decatur resident died this morning in Nashville after a ten day illness of pneumonia telegraph advices received here by friends. He was engaged in the dairying business in Nashville. Funeral services will be held there Thursday afternoon.
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Decatur
Naghville
Foundations Laid For Two Houses In East Decatur
Foundations have been laid and framing will start soon for two of four houses to be built by M. R. Rankins in East Decatur. Each house will contain eight rooms divided into two apartments to provide homes for eight new families.
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M. R. Rankins
East Decatur
Plans Set for Huntsville Golf Tournament Weekend
Huntsville Country Club members and officials prepare to host visitors from North Alabama for the annual golf tournament. The event includes a barbecue and other entertainment as Valley Country Club plans to send several players to compete.
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Huntsville Country Club
North Alabama
Huntsville
Valley Country Club
Trade Day Events in Decatur Sign 130 Contracts
One hundred, thirty participating merchants have signed contracts for the fall and winter trade day events sponsored by the Decatur Kiwanis club. Officials expect about five more merchants to sign, promising the largest trade events in the city’s history.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur
Minister Dr Robertson to Speak at Hartse lle Church
Dr J S Robertson presiding elder will fill the pulpit at the Hart selle Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o clock.
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J. S. Robertson
Hartselle Methodist Church
Two Road Repair Talks At Revenue Board Session
Discussion during the present session of the board of revenue concerning repair and scarifying of Somerville and Danville roads leading from Decatur. Both routes were given attention and were sources of satisfaction today as both needed repairs, especially the Danville highway.
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Board of Revenue
Somerville
Danville
Decatur
Ruth Gehrig pace Yankees past White Sox in 1627 rout
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig led the Yankees to a dominant 16 to 27 victory over the White Sox as Gehrig collected four hits four runs and two homers and a triple. Pipgras faced one start this year and yielded two homers and two triples to Gehrig.
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Pipgras
Officers to Meet Reserve Officers at Lyons Hotel
A group of reserve officers from the section will meet Colonel T. S. Moorman of Birmingham, executive officer of the 345th Infantry, in a conference at the Lyons Hotel at eight o'clock tonight.
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T.S. Moorman
Birmingham
345Th Infantry
Lyons’ Hotel
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