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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

6

Giants and Cubs share tie for National League batting lead

New York Giants and Chicago Cubs remain tied for the NL batting lead after Wednesday games with exact 2946 averages. Harvey Hendrick tops NL hitters, while Bill Terry leads regulars in games played and safe hits amid ongoing league leaders in runs and stolen bases.

New York New York Giants Chicago Cubs Giants Cubs Harvey Hendrick Cincinnati Bill Terry Riggs Stephenson Hazen Cuy~ter Arlett Philadelphia Roettger St. Louis Worthington Boston Whitney Grimm Chicago Hogan

Rankin Back At His Work Today

Rankin returns to work after an injury with testimony that he resumed duties despite previous setback.

Southern League Night Games Feature New Orleans Nashville

Tonight in the Southern League New Orleans faces Nashville, Memphis visits Atlanta, Mobile travels to Little Rock, and Birmingham hosts another matchup.

New Orleans Nashville Memphis Atlanta Mobile Little Rock Birmingham

Baseball slate includes AL matchups across cities

In the American League schedule Philadelphia visits Chicago while New York plays St Louis and Washington meets Cleveland in two games. Boston faces Detroit in a separate matchup.

Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Washington Cleveland Boston Detroit

National League Matchups Across Three Cities

National League schedule features Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Boston and two games Pittsburgh at New York two Cincinnati at Philadelphia two.

National League Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia

Baseball Scoreboard Night Games Include Braves Series

Atlanta and Memphis played a night game in Mobile yielding a 3 to 11 innings result with Chattanooga and Birmingham edging Little Rock by 7 to 5 as part of the results roundup.

Baseball Scores Quick Update from Early Games

Philadelphia beat Chicago 10 to 4 in a high scoring afternoon. New York defeated St. Louis 16 to 5. Detroit edged Boston 7 to 6 as Cleveland topped Washington 9 to 6.

Baseball scores from coast to coast

Pittsburgh defeated New York 4 to 1 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 12 to 7 Philadelphia won 10 to 3 against Cincinnati and St Louis prevailed 11 to 3 over Boston.

Children Plan to Present Program at Westside Church

A children day program will be presented Sunday at the Westside Presbyterian church. All congregation members were urged to attend and the pastor Rev. W A Gordon extended a cordial invitation to the public. In a separate note, Mr Rankin is recovering from injuries and shock after a automobile motorcycle collision but is back at work today.

Westside Presbyterian Church W.A. Gordon Rankin

Nats Streak Ends as Tribe Wins Ninth Snapshot

The Indians defeated the Senators 9 to 6 as Sad Sam Jones yielded to slugging and Harder relieved Miller. Bob Grove gave up 12 hits in a 10 to 4 loss for the White Sox while the Tigers edged the Red Sox 7 to 6 with 19 Sox hits.

Nats Indians Senators Sam’ Jones Harder Miller Bob Grove White Sox Sox Grove Tigers Red Sox Russell

Hallahan Delivers Fourth Straight Win for Cardinals

Hallahan pitched the Cardinals to an 11 to 3 victory over the Braves in his fourth consecutive win. Socks Seibold struggled as Chicago and Brooklyn games produced sweepening results. Bob Smith went the distance for the Cubs in a 12 to 7 win over the Robins, while the Pirates toppled the Giants 4 to 1 behind Ray Kremer. Chuck Klein contributed five straight hits as the Phillies defeated the Reds 10 to 3 with Collins guiding the offense.

Chuck Klein Philadelphia Slug Arlett Bill Terry Sparky Adams St. Louis Virgil Davis Phillies Bob Worthington Boston Watkins Cardinals Adam Comorosky Pittsburgh Cuyler Cubs Paul Derringer Lester Sweetland Ed Brandt Boston Braves Clarence Mitchell Giants Bill Morrell Bob Osborn Moundsmen Bill Hallahan Braves Socks Seibold Bruins Robins Brooklyn Bob Smith Chicago Pirates Ray Kremer Bucs Reds Collins

One More Day to Qualify for Carpenter Cup Tourney

With one day left to qualify in the Carpenter Cup at Valley Country Club, golfers lacking cards are urged to submit by Monday morning. George Curtis, the club pro, says three flights will be set and possible pairings announced Monday. Prizes await winners in each flight as Carpenter Cup play ends July Fourth along with Rahm Trophy action.

The Valley Country Club George Curtis

Will Rogers in Connecticut Yankee Opens Princess Week

Will Rogers stars in a film adaptation of Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee at the Princess theatre, portraying a radio dealer who awakens in Camelot and becomes Prime Minister. Claudette Colbert stars in Honor Among Lovers opening Wednesday, praised for synchronized natural laughter on noiseless sound.

Will Rogers Connecticut America Mark Twain Fox Film Rogers Princess Theatre Claudette Colbert Paramount New York Fredric March Miss Colbert C. A. Tuthill Tuthill Claudette

Did You Know World Language Count and Brain Teasers

This item lists a world languages estimate and several brief notes. It includes a brain teaser about the sun and bread, a speaking-tip list of descriptive words, and a trivia entry about the 1787 Virginia plan adoption with reservations. It also mentions horoscopes and an answer key with a few numbers.

Barons Rally To Beat Noogans 7 5 In Milanite Win

Barons gain a full game on Noogans as Bob Hasty holds off a early rally in a 7 to 5 Milanite victory over Little Rock. Art Weis collects four hits and Campbell drives four of Baron’s six hits with two homers.

Barons Noogans Bob Hasty Milanites Little Rock Pebs Hasty Art Weis Baron Campbell Nashville Ragland Mobile Marines Chattanooga

Winner To Meet Big Babe Hunt

The Battling Bozo Pete Latzo winner in Birmingham Monday night earns a chance to meet Big Babe Hunt in July per Gorgas post officials. Hunt is among the few boxers with a decision over Young stringling.

Pete Latzo Birmingham Big Babe Hunt Gorgas Hunt Young Stribling

Morgan County Legion to name officers and delegates

The Morgan County post of the American Legion will elect officers for the ensuing term on July 9. Delegates to the state convention, to be held in Talladega on July 27, will also be chosen at that time. Several members are expected to attend the Talladega meeting and organizers plan entertainment for the convention.

Morgan County American Legion Talladega Talladega Legionnaires

Prayer services prepare for revival at Southside Baptist

The Southside Baptist church schedules cottage prayer services ahead of a revival starting June 28. Rev. James Allen Smith, pastor of Central Baptist Church, will lead the preaching.

Southside Baptist Church James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church

Regular Classified Readers Earn Steady Profits

In a steady market, regular classified readers enjoy predictable returns from opportunities across listings. The notice highlights consistent exposure, reliable ad placements, and ongoing access to promotional features for lasting benefits.

Autos for Sale Column Guides Real Used Car Values

A daily guide helps buyers and sellers gauge fair prices for used cars. The column highlights typical market values, model ranges, and trends to aid negotiating between individuals and dealers.

Referee to be Named Monday for Birmingham Bout

The Alabama Athletic Commission will select the referee Monday for the Bozo Latzo fight in Birmingham amid wrangling. Latzo seeks an out of state official while Bozo’s team pushes for a commission approved referee. The result will impact their world light heavyweight rankings and the bout’s outcome.

Birmingham Alabama Athletic Commission Latzo Bozo Pete

Prohibition Topic Set For Service at Local Church

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church invites the public to hear Rev. Frank T. Smith speak Sunday evening on the topic Traffic in Intoxicating Drink is an Immorality Denounced of God. The sermon aims to address Prohibition issues in moral terms.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Frank T. Smith

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