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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

Page

3

Schmeling Crowned Heavyweight Champion After Fierce Fight

Max Schmeling is officially recognized as the new heavyweight champion after a controversial decision following a four round bout in New York. He defeated Jack Sharkey by foul, overcoming objections from boxing officials and promoters as the National Boxing Association confirms his title. Sharkey had proposed a 37 1/2 to 41 1/2 percent split for a rematch in September, signaling ongoing negotiations amid the heavyweight battle’s financial maneuvering.

New York Max Schmeling New York State Athletic Commission William Mouldoon National Boxing Association Schmeling America Tueton Jack Sharkey Boston Sharkey

Ki-Y Campers Rally Past Kiwanis 9–5 Thriller

The Ki-Y Campers defeated the Kiwanis 9 to 5 in a Thursday afternoon game. A key moment came when Pete Peterson delivered a four-ply swat. Officials and scouts rumoured to be present from Rotary could have influenced the event.

Kiwanis Pete Peterson Rotary

Pels rally past Pebs in ten run win

Plue started five innings of shutout ball for the Barons before the Pebs erupted in the sixth to seize a 10 to 4 victory. Eddleman silenced the Barons after a rough first half and the Pebs pulled ahead late.

Plue Pebs Barons Eddleman Red Oldham Crackers Chicks Pels Vols Jim Blakesley

Junior Council Meets Tonight In Winona

The Winona council Junior Order United American Mechanics meets in regular session tonight. Alongside the initiation of candidates, several other important matters will be addressed. The council reports remarkable growth and bright prospects for the future.

Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics Winona Council

Local Thermometer Tops 93 Degrees Early Morning

The weather bureau reports a high of 93 and a low of 68 through seven o'clock this morning, as temperatures continue warming across the area.

The Mercury Weather Bureau

Promoter Offers Rain Check After Boxing Controversy

Promoter Sharkey promised to pay Arthur Buelow a 20 percent share under his contract with Maxie Schmeling guiding a flat loss of seven and a half percent of gate. He proposed scaled pricing to attract crowd and a rain check plan plus a free rematch if the next bout ended foul again. He vowed not to be declared winner on a foul and joked about jumping in a lake if a weak foul recurred.

Arthur Buelow Schmeling Maxie Sharkey

Jones Opens Lead as British Open Falters

Jones extends his position at Hoylake with a 72 to reach 142 after two rounds, one stroke ahead of Fred Robson who sits at 143 while Horton Smith holds 145. A field of 60 players advances to the final two rounds, with a crowd of about 5,000 watching the in-form Georgian duel the English and American contenders.

Hoylake Eng Eee Jones Fred Robson Horton Smith Leo Diegel Don Mae Mac Phil Rodgers Jim” Barnes George van Elm F. C. Stevens, Jr Los Angeles Bob Bobby Cyril Tolley

Seibold Driven From Box As Cubs Win Ten Four

Seibold who had pitched well this year was chased from the mound after a Cub onslaught. The Cubs erupted for all their runs in the first three innings to beat the Reds 10 to 4. Adolfo Luque faced the Reds in relief of a prior pitcher with the Dodgers.

Sock Seibold Fdmé Cub Cubs Reds Adolfo Luque Dodgers Kolp

Crystal Plunge Pool Water Declared Safe

State laboratory analysis of Crystal Plunge shows pool water equal in quality to drinking water. Dr. A J Perolio, director, notes regular examinations comply with the law and ensure safety for bathers.

State Laboratory A. J. Perolio

Cotton Blooms Reported Across Limestone County Fields

George Dobbins, Athens real estate man, delivered first 1930 cotton blooms to The Daily offices. The blooms came from a 3,000 acre farm run by J. S. Swiney at Brown's Ferry in Limestone county. Dobbins noted widespread flowering in fields of 50 and 60 acres.

Daily This Morning George Dobbins Athens J. S. Swiney Brown's Ferry Limestone County Dobbins

Read the want ads every day for profit

A short note on leveraging daily want ads for steady profit strategy. It suggests routine scanning of classifieds to identify opportunities and maximize returns through timely actions.

Bill Terry Ex Giants Star Among Old South Greats

Alan Gould highlights William Harold Terry of Atlanta and Memphis as a premier first baseman, compares him to John McGraw's eye for talent, notes Terry's batting averages in 1927 1928 and a .400 pace this season, and recounts a team charged error dispute showing his edge and pride as a player. Also mentions Percy Williams and rivals in Vancouver tracking the 1932 Olympic path.

William Harold Terry Atlanta Georgia Memphis Tennessee John McGraw David Harum John George Kelly Cincinnati Bill Terry Giants

Southern and American League Baseball Tonight

Tonight’s games feature New Orleans at Nashville Mobile at Chattanooga Little Rock at Birmingham Memphis at Atlanta Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York St. Louis at Boston Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St. Louis.

Pet Memphis Eeeen Memesereseres New Orleans Nashville Aneeeee Rock Cenessneaneenee Chattanooga Birmingham Pui Appicetoseen Tae Beare Onan Eeeeensereeernere BO Jasenane Mobile Philadelphia Eeeeeeneee Evnee BO New York Nessseerieeseneen BS Wwealgagnott Cleveland Rans Eteeeeteseen Detroit Tenesseneeeeeenens St. Louis Chicago Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati American Association Louisville Pat Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Wnat Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Southern League Nashville Little Rock Birmingham Atlanta Washington Cleveland

Baseball results from early games include varied scores

Nashville edged New Orleans 5 to 4 in a tight matchup. Chattanooga scored 17 runs and Mobile 7 in another high scoring contest. Memphis beat Atlanta 5 to 4 while Birmingham won 4 to 4? Little Rock tallied 19 in a lopsided game.

Sports Scores and Rain Report

Chicago posted 10 to 4 over Boston while Philadelphia edged Washington 4 to 3 and New York 5 beat Detroit 4. Cleveland won 2 to 4 against Boston. Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 5 to 0 as New York and Pittsburgh game notes mention rain and weather impact.

Ruth Opens Season With 19th Home Run at Sportsman Park

Babe Ruth returned to St Louis for the season and drilled a first inning homer at Sportsman Park. The shot, off Walter Stewarts left hander, marked Ruths 19th long ball of 1930 at the venue where he earlier belted key World Series homers in 1926 and 1928.

Babe Ruth Sportsman's Park St. Louis Walter Stewart Ruth Red Sox

Barbecue Plans Go Forward at Zettier Springs

Plans for a barbecue at Zettier Springs South Limestone on June 26 progress rapidly with strong responses to invitations. Limestone and Morgan county candidates are urged to attend and join canoe representatives for state and district offices. Proceeds will fund community work in the Mooresville Bel Mina area as a crowd of attendees is anticipated.

Zettier Springs South Limestone Committee On Limestone Morgan County Mooresville-Belie Mina

Hays Attends Alabama Educators Meeting in Tuscaloosa

Prof. E. L. Hays superintendent for Morgan County and Prof. E. M. Hodgson Lawrence County attend Alabama educators sessions in Tuscaloosa. The conference includes school superintendents welfare workers and other education advocates with an interesting program scheduled.

E. L. Hays Morgan County E. M. Hodgson Lawrence County Tuscaloosa Alabama

Illness of Secretary to Dr Perolio at State Laboratory

Continues ill at home are Miss Tomye Fudge secretary to Dr A J Perolio at the state laboratory here on Sixth Avenue. Her condition is noted as quite ill and she remains at her residence.

Tomye Fudge A. J. Perolio State Laboratory Sixth Avenues

Stribling Shadowed by Officials Ahead of Von Porat Bout

In Chicago on June 20 officials from stadium and the state boxing commission shadowed W L Young Stribling and Otto Von Porat during a tense 10 round heavyweight buildup. Stribling claimed a sprained left hand, while his father-manager and Stribling faced repeated examinations by the commission's physician. Odds favored Stribling 6 to 5 as both fighters trained, with Von Porat weighing 205 pounds and Stribling 191 for the showdown.

Chicago Stadium State Boxing Commission Otto von Porat Sidney Strotz Fred Gardner Macon Boy von Porat Pa Stribling Stribling

New Price Level Set by Penney

New price levels at 1450 J C Penney stores reflect broad base reductions. Earl C Sams president says staple lines, silk pieces and hosiery show substantial cuts while silk fabrics and men's and boys work clothes price tags reflect the lower cost basis. He notes overall trend toward cheaper goods supported by industry leaders and trade magazines.

New York Earl C. Sams J. C. Penney Company Mr. Sams

More Help For Barons On Way

Birmingham management says more help is on the way to strengthen the faltering Barons. At least one additional pitcher and another player will be included in the new talent.

Birmingham

Crowder Pitches Senators To 3 1 Win

General Crowder joined Washington in a trade with Cleveland in time to pitch for the Senators who defeated the White Sox 3 to 1. The Nats introduced three newcomers Crowder Manush and Art Shires in the lineup as part of the win.

General Crowder Nats Browns White Sox Senators Crowder Manush Art Shires Tribe Grove Babe Ruth Yanks Tigers Cleveland Washington Danny McFayden Red Sox Goose Goslin Sox

Committee Plans Busy Week for Spanish War Veterans Barbecue

Committees overseeing the big barbecue by Spanish American War veterans at Maloné Park on Saturday June 28 will begin work on Monday. P. P. Phillips, a leading organizer, said the program is excellent and a large attendance is anticipated.

Maloné Park P. Phillips

Welfare worker returns after talks with supervisor

Mrs. Ed Gresham of Montgomery district supervisor of the children's aid department of child welfare work has returned after a day or two in conference with Miss Clara Kelly superintendent of child welfare work in Morgan county.

Ed Gresham Montgomery Children's Aid Department Clara Kelly Morgan County

Benson Resumes Post After State Education Conference

Prof. W. W. Benson, superintendent of City Schools, returns from Tuscaloosa where he attended the state Educational Conference. He reports a great meeting with more than 400 leading educators in attendance and a fine program carried out.

W. W. Benson Tuscaloosa

Thompson suffers broken foot while on duty at local shops

W. H. Thompson sustained a broken foot while on duty at the local shops and is reported resting well at his home.

W. H. Thompson

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