Ruth Reclaims Batting Lead In American League Race
Ruth surges to first in the American League batting averages during the eighth week, lifting his average from .384 to .399 backed by Yankee Stadium home field. Cochrane drops from first to second as several league stars push up the charts with Cronin dominating in multiple categories. In the National League, Bill Terry climbs near his 1930 peak, leading in hits and climbing to second in batting averages, with Chuck Klein and Harvey Hendrick also posting top numbers.
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Expediting Bills To Raise Revenue In Georgia Legislature
The governor urged matching funds for over 13 million dollars in anticipated federal aid while a state deficit of about 19 million dollars prompted bond talk. House and Senate push schedules aim to unclog calendars as lawmakers consider utility gross receipts tax, near beer repeal, and a Garrett highway bond plan.
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Gomez Only Yank Given Ample Eats
New York June 19. Most Yankee hired hands live on four dollars a day on road trips while Vernor Lefty Gomez the team’s leading pitcher eats freely. Manager Joe McCarthy urged him to gain ten to fifteen pounds and said to eat and charge it to Col. Jacob Ruppert.
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Did You Know Quiz From Illustrated Question Box
Answers reveal Byrd companions on the France flight. A riddle asks what grows longer when cut. Language tips stress subject verb agreement. Horoscope notes label natives as demonstrative and money matters. The solutions list Lieutenant George O Neville Bert Acosta and Bernt Balchen and a ditch.
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Cubs Bat Way to 7 4 Win Over Phillies
Cubs top Phillies 7 4 as Les Sweetland yields ten hits but four runs, Riggs Stephenson drives in three with two doubles among two of four. Braves extend win streak over Cardinals 7 5. Cards rally ends short of comeback. Robins shut out Reds 3 0 behind Watson Clark on eight hits. Giants take series against Pirates 8 2. Senate debates reopen probation bills amid temperance measures and salary cut proposals.
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Birth of General Winfield Scott on this date in 1786
Today marks the birth of American general Winfield Scott born in 1786. Scott would become a prominent military figure, shaping early U.S. defense and expansion through the early 19th century.
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Southern League Results Night Games Highlight Wins
Nashville at Mobile Atlanta at Chattanooga defeated New Orleans 5 to 0 Birmingham beat Memphis 4 to 2.
Baseball score summary from early American League games
New York defeated Chicago 11 to 2 while Philadelphia won 6 to 2 against St. Louis Detroit fell 1 to 3 to Boston and Cleveland beat Washington 7 to 1 in other AL action.
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Baseball Scores From National League Action
National League results show Boston beat St Louis 7 to 5, Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 3 to 0, New York won 8 to 2 over Pittsburgh, Chicago edged Philadelphia 7 to 4.
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Sports Schedule With Regional Matchups and Rights Costs
Today’s games include Mobile at Nashville and a night clash Little Rock at Atlanta. Other matches feature Memphis at Birmingham New Orleans at Chattanooga Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Washington Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago. The piece notes a commission death would yield a $5,000 annual draw and commissioners would receive $4,000 each.
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Alabama star Sington sent to Piedmont league for seasoning
Piedmont league assignment details Fred Sington of Alabama, who debuted with Atlanta this spring, is being sent to High Point for further seasoning in the Piedmont circuit.
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Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A dense list of crossword clues covers across and down entries from 1 to 56 with various definitions including river names, pronouns, prepositions, and common nouns. The puzzle includes a few longer hints such as heroics, embraces of various word forms, and references to public notices and signs.
Billy Wyker Delivers Splendid Golf Qualifying Rounds
Billy Wyker the only Decatur entry in the Selma Alabama invitation golf tourney turned in an excellent qualifying round. He posted 74 in qualifying and ranked third in the preliminaries. Wyker is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Wyker of Canal Street and a top member of the Valley Country Club.
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Ferrell Fails to Stop Nationals in Loss Tackles
The Nationals posted their seventh straight win as Cleveland ace Wes Ferrell could not halt the surge. Joe Cronin, back from a pitch injury, delivered three hits and drove in two runs. Ben Chapman contributed for the Yankees in a 11 inning affair, while Red Sox beat Tigers 3 to 1 behind timely hitting.
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Nashville debutant Truitt Sewell sent to Raleigh for seasoning
Decatur lad Truitt Sewell, who debuted this season with Nashville, has been sent to Raleigh for seasoning and is subject to recall on 24 hours notice.
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Dixie Ex-Champs Are Favorites Now
In Virginia Beach on June 13 two former Dixie champions from New Orleans led a quarter of golfers into the Southern championship semi finals and were favored to meet in the title match. Mrs. Marion Turpie Lake beat Mrs. Boyd Morrow 5 and 3, while Mrs. Ruth Reymond defeated Mrs. Jean Jones 3 and 2 as the round progressed at Selma with a high qualifying round of 71.
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Classified Section Likely Holds Answer to Your Problem
A note suggests the daily classified pages conceal the key information needed. Readable items may reveal the solution, with names, places, dates, or numbers embedded in the ads and notices. The issue likely emphasizes concise entries over long narratives.
New Chief of Umpires Connolly to End 30 Year Career
Thomas H. Connolly will retire June 17 after more than 30 years in baseball umpiring. He will become chief of the junior circuit staff, supervising umpires and advising William Harridge on game rules, while scouting minor leagues for future major league umpires.
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Kiwanis to Visit Camp for Annual Boys Game Day
Decatur Kiwanis members plan their annual Thursday visit to the Ki camp. A creaking joints crew will attend the afternoon event and participate in a featured baseball game with the Ki camp boys.
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Huntsville Negro Team to Meet Decatur Monarchs Here
The Huntsville negro baseball team arrives Wednesday afternoon to face the Decatur Monarchs in a contest following the Monarchs recent win over Huntsville. Batteries will be announced.
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Hawks Beat Tigers 6-2 in Hartselle Showdown
Hawks defeated the Moulton Tigers 6-2 Thursday afternoon in Hartselle. Willard Harmon, in his first game for the Hawks, pitched a two hit outing. Hawks players Fowler and Hampton hit triples. Moulton scored two unearned runs. This was the Hawks third win in four starts.
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Ft Collins Team Aims for Fourth Track Crown
Ft Collins Colorado high school athletes led by a balanced squad qualified six men for finals or semi finals at the University of Chicago National Interscholastic Track and Field championships. After wins in 1925 1926 and 1928 they appear strong to win again with Salem Ohio and Oak Park Chicago also fielding six competitors. Dupont Manual Training of Louisville four qualifiers.
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Caldwell and Noogans Each Win Big Over Chick and Pel
Ray Caldwell pitched the Barons to a 4 to 2 win over the Chicks as a fifth inning surge produced three runs. The Noogans defeated the Pels 5 to 0 with Red Wingo delivering two homers. Mobile Mars routed Nashville 10 to 0, aided by 25 hits against three Nashville pitchers.
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Back to Work For Gridiron Efforts
Harvey Pride returns home and immediately focuses on earning a varsity spot at Washington & Lee University. The junior plans to compete for the Generals' line next fall after contributing in several varsity games this season.
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Site Sought For Next Local Boxing Bout
American Legion post officials seek a site for a local boxing card. They say a venue will be announced once a suitable location is confirmed and the plan nears finalization.
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Monarchs Defeat Chattanooga in Ragged 7-3 Victory
Decatur Monarchs beat the Chattanooga team 7 to 3 at Decatur Baseball Park. Boone pitched well for the Monarchs and contributed a triple, while Martin and Moseley added doubles. White homered for Chattanooga as both sides combined for seven hits and several errors.
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Bailey in Selma Watches Invitational Golf Tourney
A. C. Bailey, a leading local golfer, is in Selma Alabama to watch the invitation golf tournament. He did not expect to compete but could hold his own if he entered.
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