Juniors overpower Hosierymen in Industrial loop game
Junior Chamber of Commerce beat Cooper-Wells and Company 10 to 5 at gate park in their first start of the year. Graig credited with a hit on a missed fly ball, while Morris at short and the Jaysees infield turned two fast double plays. Cary pitched creditably for the Juniors as they maintained their pace in the Industrial loop.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cooper-Wells and Company
Shelton
Craig
Graig
Morris
Jaysees
Whitt
Banks
Kirby
Cary
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Abrhpore
Jervis
Icc
Sheesee
Corbett
West
Thomas
Cooper-Wells Co
Hough
Dobbs
Garrett, Ib
I Wade
COEF
DP Cnenein
Simpson
Craig, Rf
NS Rescnands
RHE Dr. C.-C
C'p'r-Wells
Eprops Orbett
Brown
Cham
Humphrey
Dazzy Vance Dominates Cubs In 4-0 Win With 15 Strikeouts
Dazzy Vance struck out 15 Chicago Cubs in a 4-0 victory for the Robins as the Cubs managed only three hits. The performance neared the National League strikeout record of 16 set by Napier in 20 years. Burleigh Grimes also shut out the Giants 6-0, allowing five hits. The Cardinals led the league with a 6-2 win over the Reds as Alexander yielded eight hits.
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Dazzy Vance
Chicago Cubs
Robins
Cubs
Cub
Stephenson
Napacker
Bisonette
Burleigh Grimes
Giants
McGrawms
Waner
Loyd Waner
Adams
Grave
Grimes
Cardinals
Cincy Reds
Alexander
Vols edge Bushineham Barons in nine inning thriller
Roy Moore hit two home runs aiding a 5-4 comeback as Tennessee Vols beat Bushineham Barons. Cracli ttle Rock and Memphis split a twin bill with Little Rock winning 6-0 in the opener. Orleans outslugged Mobile 6-5 in 15 innings with key hits by Vick Eichrodt and others.
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Bushineham Barons
Vols
Roy
Roy Moore
Corm
Nick
Craclittle Rock
Memphis
Little Rock Mg
Ludolph
Caldwell
Orleans
Mobilers
Vick
Meker
Eichrodt
Bears
Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth Highlight 1927 Home Run Feats
The article notes Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in the 1927 season with Ruth setting a home run pace and Gehrig notching 16th homers while leading in the 1927 chase. It mentions Ruth’s 47 home runs in 1927 and Gehrig advancing his season totals.
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Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
van Slugger
Ad department vies for maximum returns with lit strategy
The ad department weighs a lit approach to maximize returns, urging bold placements and data driven targeting to boost campaign efficiency and audience reach.
Florette Triumphs as Rain Halts Fracas in Ninth
Florette defeated Somerville 8 to 6 in Florette on Thursday when rain interrupted the eighth inning. Somerville had scored twice in the first half of the eighth to tie the game before rainfall ended play. The action reverted to the seventh, with Florette hanging on to a two run lead.
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Florette
Somerville Independent Ball Club
Somerville
Hey Play Today In Southern League Schedule
Nashville Chattanooga off day. Atlanta visits Birmingham. Mobile at Memphis. New Orleans at Little Rock.
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Southern
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Nashville
Atlanta
Little Rock
Southern League
Nashville-Chattanooga
Mobile
American League Open Date Matches National League Schedule
The schedule lists open dates for the American League teams facing National League opponents. St Louis at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Ohio at Boston for two games. Only games to play are included.
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National League St. Louis
Cincinnnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ohio
Boston
Yesterday's baseball scores from multiple games
Birmingham defeated Nashville 3 to 2. Memphis lost 0 to 8. Little Rock won 6 to 2. Nef Cifiéans beat Mobile 6 to 5 in 15 innings.
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Birmingham
Nashville
Memphis
Little Rock
Nef Cifiéans
Mobile
Baseball scores from American League games
Philadelphia edged Cleveland 8 to 7 while New York defeated St Louis 6 to 2 and Washington routed Detroit 12 to 0. Boston at Chicago rain postponed.
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Chab
New York
Philadelphia - Preeteer
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Renee Somnbl
Philadelphia
Scores From Baseball Games Amid Rain Delays
Results show Pittsburgh defeated New York 6 to 0 while St. Louis beat Cincinnati 6 to 2 and Brooklyn routed Chicago 4 to 0. American Association standings list Louisville 11 3 and Indianapolis 6 9 with other scores noted. Minneapolis 4 Kansas City 2 and Columbus 7 10 in rain shortened play.
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Ls Pet
St. Louis
Onptrassdperscataananel
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
American Association
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Mineapolis
Kansas City
Kitty Creson Joins Louisville Colonel Ford
Larry Kitty Creson former Vanderbilt football star and 1928 Black and Gold pitcher signs with the Louisville Colonel of the American Association. He had declined an offer from James Hamilton’s group earlier.
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Larry
Kitty
Creson
Vanderbilt
Bambino Leads Home Run Race Early In Season
Babe Ruth stands far ahead of his 1927 home run pace with 25 homers already this year. He hit his 25th yesterday and enjoys a sizable margin over the 1927 record, extending his lead by 15 games and 13 days with three more yet to come.
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Babe Ruth
Babe
Ruth
Coffman Holds Yankee Power in Browns Victory
Athens pitcher Dick Coffman silenced the New York Yankees in a 7 to 5 win for the St. Louis Browns. The young hurler struck out Babe Ruth and kept him homerless, continuing Coffman’s impressive rise from Athens to the major leagues and now with the Browns after stints with Washington and Birmingham.
First Double Bill Likely Saturday at Connecticut Mills
The first double bill of the Industrial loop season is likely Saturday on Connecticut Diamond when the Decatur Box and Basket Factory meets the millmen. The previous contest was rained out and organizers seek a double header to make up the game. The Junior Chamber and Areb club, also rained out, have already played.
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Connecticut Mills
Decatur Box
Basket Factory
Millmen
Junior Chamber
Areb
Camp Fire Girls Plan Ki-Y Camp Near Vinetoit
Two Cullman county Camp Fire Girls units have requested Ki-Y camp near Vinetoit for the week of July 9 as they organize a camp furthering their activities.
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Camp Fire Girls
Cullman County
Vinetiort
Randolph to assist at Camp Ki-Y after return to city
J Randolph, secretary of the YMCA, will return to Camp Ki-Y this afternoon to help organize the second week's activities. The camp is sponsored by the YMCA and the Kiwanis club.
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J. Randolph
Vo MC
Camp Ki-Y
Kiwanis Club
Decatur Residency Required for New Hire Policy
The company commits to hiring only workers who reside in Decatur and will prioritize local applicants from the city, offering first consideration to those living within Decatur limits. The policy aims to boost local employment and reduce commuting needs.
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Decatur
Tough Breaks Follow Maples In Close Losses For mills
Maples of Connecticut Mills has started three games since joining the team. All three games were decided by one run as he lost to opponents 4 3, 5 4, and 3 2 in tight pitching duels.
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Maples
Connecticut Mills
Millmen
Satwr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Arebs
Little Bill Johnson to quit tennis after season
Davis Cup star and longtime partner of Tilden says he will not play this year and perhaps never again due to business pressures. International Newsreel reports the prominent player plans to hang up his racket and shoes.
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Little Bill” Johnson
Tilden
Shoes International Newsreek
Fifteen Trees Blown Down Near Mountain Home
A severe windstorm last Wednesday toppled fifteen trees on the B. A. Stricklin place near Mountain Home. The report reached the Mountain Home area today and confirms the damage.
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B. A. Stricklin Place
Mountain Home
Mountain’ Home
Infant Dies. Funeral Held for Flatt Child in Smyrna
Funeral services were held at Smyrna cemetery for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Denis Flatt of Mountain Home residents. Z. B. Hadley conducted the service after the infant was found dead in its bed last Friday.
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Denis Flatt
Mountain Home Resents
Smyrna Cemetery
Z. B. Hadley
Sunday Visitors At The Ki Y Camp Near Vinemont
Visitors at Camp Ki Y near Vinemont included Mr and Mrs Charles Mathews and daughter Mrs Montreat Miss Bessie Speak Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lee and Mr and Mrs J F Weaver.
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Camp Ki-Y
Vinemont
Charles Mathews
Montreat
Bessie Speak
Lawrence Lee
J. F. Weaver
Peterson Presides At Meeting Tonight
H. L. Peterson vice president of Decatur Kiwanis presides at a "zero hour" gathering with Kiwanis clubs across the United States and Canada. The group meets at 10 15 oclock at the Y M C A with no bearing on next Thursday noon sessions.
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H. L. Peterson
Decatur Kiwanis Aos
Kiwanis
United States
Canada
Unusual Honor For Miss Hodges At Wert and Hutson
Wert and Hutson local attorneys paid tribute to Miss Nina Hodges stenographer on her tenth anniversary of service. She received a hand engraved silver service pin from the firm in recognition of her decade of dedicated work.
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Wert and
Eyster’s Thumb Dislocated in Sunday Fall
William Eyster, son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Eyster, sustained a dislocated right thumb after a Sunday fall. He was taken to Birmingham at noon for treatment and is expected to return home in a few days.
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William Eyster
Charles H. Eyster
Birmingham
Youth Naturalist Captures Snake At Ki-Y Camp
A capable young naturalist Morris Whaley impressed Cap Ki-T campers by capturing and skinning a snake during a week at the Ki-Y camp. His display drew a large audience of returning campers and staff.
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Cap’ Ki-T
Morris Whaley
Resting Well Lanier Royer Sr After Serious Operation
Lanier Royer Sr is resting well at home after a serious operation performed Saturday. Friends of Mr Royer express hope for his continued improvement.
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Lanier Royer
Royer
Arebs Win Pitching Duel From Connecticut Mills
In a tight Industrial league game Kelton and Maples matched zeroes until the eighth inning. An infield error allowed a run and the Arab club edged Connecticut Mills 3 to 2 behind strong pitching from Maples and Kelton. Story batted and caught well as the crowd watched a classic pitchers’ battle.
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Powers
Kelton
Maples
Areb
Connecticut Mills
Charley Ed Howell
McCauley
Story
Arebs
Nichols
Dews
Hogan
Son Kills Father To Save His Mother
CHICAGO June 18 AP Stanley Pickut Jr. 20 shot and killed his father Stanley Sr. to save his mother. The father advanced toward his wife with shears held like a dagger. The son seized a revolver and fired twice, then paced the living room with the weapon as police arrived.
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Chicago
Stanley Pickut, Jr
Stanley
Envelopes Printed On Time By Daily Commercial Dept
The Daily commercial printing department reports envelopes are produced in any quantity and delivered on schedule.
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Daily Commercial Printing Department
Homers Decide for Yanks as Ruth Gehrig and Combs Lead
The Yankees slugged three homers in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Browns with Ruth Gehrig and Combs driving the long balls. Waite Hoyt allowed only three hits as New York totaled 15 off three Browns pitchers. The Athletics edged Cleveland 8-7 as Summa homered for Cleveland and Sam Jones held Detroit to zero runs in a 19-0 Senators win.
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Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Ruth
Gehrig
Combs
Waite Hoyt
Browns
Yanks
Mackmen
Cleveland
Indians
Halfway Concreting Reached on Bee Line Highway Project
About half of the Bee Line highway between Athens and Ardmore has been concreted. Crews are four miles from Athens and roughly the same distance from Ardmore, leaving about eight miles of the 17 mile project still to be concreted.
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Athens
Ardmore
Twenty More Boys Leave For Camp Ki-Y
The second contingent of boys for Camp Ki-Y left this morning, bringing the week's enrollment to 23 with three returnees from last week. The pool is in good condition and the delta system will be finished for this week, promising an improved second week.
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Ki-Y
Revival planned at Fairview Baptist in July
Plans are being made for a revival at the Fairview Baptist Church beginning the second Sunday in July. Rev. J. W. Myers of the First Baptist Church will preach. Myers and Rev. J. Anderson, the local pastor, will confer this week on developing the meeting.
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Fairview Baptist Church
J. W. Myers
First Baptist Church
Rev. Myers
J. T. Anderson
Flood Situation Improves as White River Stabilizes
Newport Ark June 18 Heavy rains overnight slowed the swollen White river keeping its level stationary for 24 hours. General flood relief improved with Red Cross workers in motorboats surveying. About 1000 refugees could return home by week’s end as conditions ease.
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Newport
Ark
White River
Red Cross
Step Boats Attract Attention On Tennessee River
Odd shaped, easily submerged boats called step boats draw crowds at Bank street landing for evening speed trials on the Tennessee River. An 18 horsepower Wells boat, owned by N W George, reaches about 35 miles per hour in water trials, equated to roughly 60 mph on land.
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Tennessee
Wells
N. W. George
Bank Street Landing
Orela
Visits Relative to Grandfather in Somerville This Week
Little Avalee Turney visits her grandfather Rev J F Turney at Somerville this week. Advertisement notes buy at home perks offering good merchandise with full service and guarantee.
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Avalee Turney
Rev
J. F. Turney
Somerville
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