Battle of Southpaws Ends 3-2 in Fifteenth at Mills Field
In a fourteen inning duel at Alabama Mills Field, Decatur Blue Sox edge Huntsville Merrimacks 3 to 2. Briscoe and Sproul pitched masterfully with multiple hitless innings and late suspense as Landers delivered the key championship double in the fourteenth.
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Borou
Hudson to Coach Gadsden Hi Team
Ben Hudson, an Alabama star from Wallace Wade era, signed to coach at Gadsden High next season. He attached his signature to a contract Saturday night.
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Ruth and Foxx Keep Home Run Race Tight
Babe Ruth and Jimmy Foxx traded another late dash for the league lead as Foxx hit his 23rd homer to move two ahead of Ruth who counted his 21st. Klein remained in third with 15.
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Decatur Fans Pack Birmingham For Legion Mat Show
Decatur wrestling fans crowded into Birmingham last night for a mat show staged by Birmingham Post No. 1 of the American Legion. The turnout was among the largest since Birmingham wrestling began.
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Come Down and See What Has Been Done
Dr F E Beard notes South Decatur residents beautified the stretch from fifth to sixth street on Sixth Avenue South. The community invites visitors to view the improvements and celebrate the progress made through effort and care.
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South Decatur
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Sixth Street
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River rising on Tennessee gauge hits forty four feet
The Tennessee river level rose today reaching a gauge reading of forty four feet, signaling elevated flood risk for nearby communities and potential impacts on riverside areas. Local authorities monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed.
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Jeff and Mag 10 Face Cullman Twin Bill
Otis Jeffries and Bob McCarley are slated as the mound choices for Cullman in a doubleheader at Cullman Park starting at two o clock. Jeffries will pitch the opener and McCarley the second game as the Blue Sox chase the pennant in the first half. Cullman, in second place, seeks to slow Ogle and King and notch wins to stay in the race.
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Southpaw Stars Register Wins
The American League’s two star southpaws Gomez and Grove added their twelfth wins yesterday. Gomez pitched the Yankees to an 8 to 7 win over Cleveland, while Grove led the A’s to an 8 to 1 victory over the Tigers. Quick note that Gomez faced trouble but escaped with strong defense. Grove allowed only four hits and stayed untroubled. The White Sox beat the Red Sox 7 to 6 as Durham was knocked out in the seventh after Chicago’s five-run rally.
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Today's Games Plus Two in National League
Major matchups include Atlanta at Knoxville Memphis at Birmingham New Orleans at Chattanooga Washington at St. Louis New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Chicago Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
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Ladies Day Boosts Bee Line Against Hartselle
The Bee Line at Alabama Mills Park hosts Hartselle for a one day event with free admission for women. Manager Gordon McDuff says Ladies Day will occur weekly with details printed in The Daily. Bob Chandler likely starts vs Hartselle. first pitch at 3 30.
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Major Leagues Set to Trim Rosters by Monday
Major league teams move to reach a 23 player limit by Monday with several promising performers likely to be cut and seek spots in lower classification leagues.
All Is Silent on Southern Front
The Southern league schedule saw no games yesterday as rain affected the lineup while some matches were moved up and others already played. No contest occurred on the Southern front yesterday afternoon.
Rotary Club Meets At Lyons Hotel In Decatur
The Decatur Rotary Club held its noon meeting at the Lyons hotel. Dr. Erskine chaired the service committee which presented a Sesaniea coloess by BE B Downing of Moulton. Hagerman led the entertainment with readings by Miss Marie Ballas.
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BE. B. Downing
Moulton
Hagerman
Marie Ballas
McMillan Wins Reelection Without Opposition
Congressman Tommy McMillan of Charleston South Carolina will return to Congress for another two year term with no opposition as the time for filing ended. He is notable as the sole unopposed South Carolina member seeking reelection and is connected to Claude McMillan of Decatur.
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Charleston, D. C
Congress
Congressman McMillan
Claude McMillan
Decatur
South Carolina
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Gillette
Eleven Tigers Hold Jobs in Baseball Across Leagues
Auburn reports eleven former Alabama Polytechnic Institute players in pro baseball across six leagues. Johnny Watwood stars for Boston in the major leagues after being sold from Chicago White Sox early in the season. Ben Sankey shines for San Francisco in the Pacific, while Ivy Griffin Buck Carter and Ab Abernathy play in the Southern League for Little Rock and Birmingham. George Grant Pat Moulton and Ce cil Stewart appear in the Texas League with Fort Worth Shreveport and Dallas. Jim Crawford Joe Burt and Ray Prim also pursue pro careers in the Three Eye and other circuits with Springfield Terre Haute and a St. Louis organization.
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Alexander City
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Boston
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San Francisco Missions
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Buck Carter
Ab Abernathy
Little Rock
Birmingham
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Pat Moulton
Cecil Stewart
Londos Wins In Single Fall To Retain Heavyweight Title
Jim Londos, the world heavyweight champion, retains his crown after defeating Rudy Dusek in a single fall in Birmingham. Dusek failed to answer the bell for the second fall as Londos won the best two of three. A prior bout between John Paul Jones and George Zaharias ended in a draw. The event drew a near indoor record crowd for Alabama.
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Rudy Dusek
Birmingham Post
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George Zaharias
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Alabama
Baseball matchups and results in Southern League and majors
Scores list from games including New York 8 Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 8 Detroit 1 Boston 6 Chicago 7 Washington 8 St Louis in doubleheader. Chattanooga Nashville off day. Atlanta Knoxville rain. Memphis Birmingham doubleheader. Little Rock New Orleans off day. Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus St Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis. Sunday slate with results and weather note.
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Weather Roundup Impacts Bridges and Games Across Five Matches
Rain affects Cincinnati to Philadelphia and Chicago to Boston, with wet grounds delaying Pittsburgh to New York and stalling St Louis versus Brooklyn as crews monitor field conditions and game safety.
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Decatur Hurler Back 10 Majors
Trust Banks Sewell a Decatur sandlotter recalled for box duty by the Detroit Tigers. The rookie was sent to Toronto earlier this year to gain seasoning and now joins a pennant drive alongside two other Decatur players in major league baseball.
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New York
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Detroit
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Tigers
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Barons Said to Be After a Pitcher
The Birmingham Barons are reportedly seeking a winning pitcher as big league cuts shrink rosters. An additional hurler expected to be announced in the Southern may join the squad soon to bolster their rotation.
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Birmingham Barons
Clergy Official to Visit Birmingham on Saturday
Rev. R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district travels to Birmingham on a business mission Saturday.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Birmingham
Tiger scouts tout Sewell after pitching blaze along coast
Shunted to Piedmont then sent along the Atlantic coast Sewell impressed with sensational pitching for Toronto. Tiger scouts lured him away from the Vols and quickly recalled him to the Tiger fold highlighting his ribbed performance amid bidding and strong Toronto standing.
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Vol City
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Toronto
For Rent An apartment on East Moulton Street
One nice apartment with all conveniences in the owner's residence at 407 East Moulton Street. Contact Mrs. George L. Morris for details and rental terms.
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