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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

6

Barons Lose Ground as Runners-Up Win Southern League Games

The Barons idle in rain while the two runners-up win, dropping six to four in Nashville as Those Vols beat the Mobile Bears. John Anderson triples with two on, Jay Partridge hits a long homer, and Lefty Willis allows seven Bears hits. Pelicans top Lookouts 9-3, with Padgett and Taylor homering. Memphis beats Atlanta 6-1 as Heving starts a late rally. Vols fan fund boosts confidence in chasing the Barons for the league lead.

Johnny Dobbs Barons Lefty Willis Bell Vols Mobile Bears Nashville John Anderson Jay Partridge Johnnie Chapman Bears Willis Chattanooga Brown Pelicans Padgett Taylor Lookouts Miller Memphis Atlanta Chicks Blethen Heving Crackers Vol Pants Rowland Vol Skipper Sunland

Yankees Lose Ground in Split With Red Sox

The New York Yankees split a two game series with the Boston Red Sox while the Athletics defeated the Washington Senators 7-6. Heimach allowed seven Boston hits to earn his second shutout of the season. Bayne and Pipgras each struggled against Boston, and the Macks continued strong against Washington at 7-6.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Athletics Washington Senators Huggmen Red Sox Heimach Boston Eddie Morris Bayne Yanks George Pipgras Sox Macks Senators Grove Walberg Pirates Redlegs Lucas Brame Reds Babe Herman Robins New York Giants Bill Terry Dazzy Vance Larry Benton Les Sweetland Phillies Boston Braves Cantwell Braves Leverett Chuck Klein Phils

Legion Convention Expected Record Attendance in Mobile

Herzberg of Gadsden, commander of the Alabama American Legion, predicts at least 2000 delegates and visitors will attend the legion's August 19 to 21 convention in Mobile. Memorial services for World War dead are planned for August 18 with invitations extended to all churches to participate.

Mobile Ala Herzberg Gadsden Alabama Department of the American Legion Lamar Y. McLeod Legion

Ki Y Camp Hosts I M C A Secretary Visitor

C. J. Randolph secretary of the I M C A visited the Ki Y camp today and met with campers and staff during the day long program.

C. J. Randolph

Fame For Foxx Compels Major League Sluggers Pace

Twenty two year old Jimmy Foxx of the Athletics tops the early season with 47 games played and a .407 batting average. His powerful hitting sets a hot pace for major league sluggers.

Associated Press Jimmy Foxx Athletics

Limestone crops in Limestone county show record corn and cotton

Athens Alabama June 19 Special reports indicate Limestone county may produce its best corn and cotton ever with acreage at normal or above and crops growing well without cold or insect damage. Weeds have been controlled and early corn is beginning to yield.

Athens Ala Limestone County

Where They Play Today in Major Leagues and Associations

Southern League schedule lists Mobile at Nashville Little Rock at Birmingham Memphis at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga. American League games include Detroit at Cleveland Boston at New York Chicago at St. Louis. National League matches Pittsburg at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia St. Louis at Chicago Brooklyn at Boston. American Association games Kansas City at Toledo Minneapolis at Louisville St. Paul at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Columbus.

Outhern Seacis Ae Aed New Orleans Nashville Otis Alccregccersneneni DS Little Rock Mobile Esemeenstern Chattanooga Philadelphia New York Breus Scccerscettemenssee DD Detroit Camcinmall Cleveland Boston Chicago St. Louis National League Pittsbrugh Cincinnati Brooklyn American Association

Southern League Yesterday's Results Summary

Nashville defeated Mobile 6 to 4 while Memphis beat Atlanta 6 to 1 and New Orleans won 9 to 3 against Chattanooga. Philadelphia edged Washington 7 to 6 and Boston trounced New York 9 to 4. Birmingham and Little Rock had rain affecting their game.

Baseball scores and standings from a midweek slate

Chicago beat St Louis 13 to 6 while Brooklyn stood 8 and 7 and New York led at 17 6. Cincinnati won 2 to 1 over Pittsburgh with Philadelphia 4 to 2 and Boston at 2.

Rounding To Form For Fight On Fourth

Joe Hall trains at the YMCA and appears near top form for the July 4 semi windup on the American Legion card. Weighing about 160 pounds he is expected to be a first rate contender if he wins his Fourth of July bout.

Joe Hall American Legion Hall

Snyder Herd Produces Over 500 Pounds Butterfat Per Cow

Snyder reports a herd production exceeding 500 pounds of butterfat per cow for the second consecutive year, highlighting continued high dairy efficiency and record yields.

Snyder

Spaniards Run Paulino Camp In Busy Training Routine

In Hoosick Falls New York Basque heavyweight Paulino Uzcudun trains for the June 27 title bout with Max Schmeling. Spaniards Arthus Azcudun Dr Angel Sesma Gregorio Garay and Saptos Echeverria run the camp handling shopping tickets cooking and gate duties. Paulino greets locals kisses babies and declines tennis and golf invites while remaining social with fans.

Jay Vessels Associated Press Hoosick Falls N. Y Paulino Uzcudun Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Paulino Arthus Azcudun Angel L. Sesma Gregorio Garay Saptos Echeverria Dr. Sesma Garay Echeverria New York Hoosick Umsi Sesma

English amateur championship opens with Dawson and Perkins co favorites

In Sandwich England on June 10 John Dawson hailed as the Bobby Jones of Chicago shares co favoritism with champion T P Perkins to win the British amateur championship event opening today.

Associated Press England Bobby Jones Chicago John Dawson T. P. Perkins Sandwich

Sarazen Seeks Open Glory at Winged Foot

Gene Sarazen, winner of the 1922 Open, eyes a return to top form at the Winged Foot course in Mamaroneck for the upcoming Open championship. The veteran defender at 7,000 yards faces tough rivals and the course’s punishing traps as he chases another major title.

Brian Bell Associated Press New York Gene Sarazen Apawamis Club Sarazen Gene Skokie Bobby Jones John Black Walter Hagen Mamaroneck Winged Foot

Oregon Gators To Meet On Gridiron

The University of Oregon and the University of Florida will clash on a Miami gridiron December 7. Florida athletic director Charles Bachman announced the contract terms. Miami plans a stadium with Madison Square Garden to seat 20 000 to 25 000 spectators at the county fair grounds.

Oregon Gators Miami Fla University of Oregon University of Florida Charles Bachman Florida University Madison Square Garden Corporation County Fair Grounds

No Confirmation Yet Of Sale On Bank Street Property

The chancery division has not confirmed the recent court sale of Bank street property to Messrs. Bynum and Harris. An ex parte action is expected, with an early date set. The property was sold at court sale to the highest bidder.

Chancery Division Circuit Court Bank Street Messrs. Bynum and Harris

Hartselle Independents Meet Local League Team Thursday

The Hartselle Independents face a picked city league squad Thursday at Malone Park at 3 45 pm in a benefit game for the Morgan County American Legion post. The Independents have strong results this season and will draw a good crowd as all net proceeds go to the Legion treasury.

Morgan County American Legion Hartselle Independents Malone Park Legion Treasury of The

Sinking Hill Worries Montana Residents

In central Montana near Danvers a hill above the Judith River sank, creating deep crevasses and a crater. About 75 acres were affected as earth moved toward the river. Geologists say movement may continue forming a new channel if it proceeds. A geologist flight captured photos of the crater.

Great Falls Mont Judith River Danvers Montana Rocky Mountains Sinking Hill

Jays Rundown Due to Lack of Practice Revealed

Manager Lester Corbitt blames the Jays poor form on not practicing on the diamond. He will set regular afternoon workouts this week and expects all regulars and candidates to attend to snap the slump and return toward pennant contention.

Jays Lester Corbitt Corbitt Pennant Hill

Misses 2 Innings In Three Years

A line drive foul tip to the forearm ended Jaysee catcher Bob Jervis's long streak Saturday at Malone Park. He had caught every inning in Jaysee games across three seasons, missing only a pair of innings in that span before leaving during the seventh.

Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Chicago Haid Blake Bush Bob Jervis Jaysee Malone Park Jervis

Egg shipments from Iowa valued at 35 million dollars

In Ames Iowa on June 19 the report notes that Iowa ships eggs statewide with a yearly value near 35 million dollars regardless of per capita consumption of 152 eggs. The item emphasizes the economic scale of Iowa egg production.

Ames Iowa

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