Spivey Dominates Williams In Aberdeen Boxing Bout
Big Ben Spivey delivered a ten round shellacking to Carsoni Williams weighing 160 at Aberdeen Mississippi on July 4, winning every round. Spivey impressed with weaving, punching power, and ring science as he prepares for a Decatur bout. The card also lists Ben Spivey versus Battling Kelly and other undercard matchups at Malone Park.
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Big Ben
Spivey
Kelly
American Legion
Aberdeen
Miss
Decatur
Carsoni Williams
Williams
Art of Science
Cather Waddell Boxing Showdown Set For Athens
The American Legion card at the fair grounds features Bill Cather of Birmingham versus Jack Waddell of Nashville in the main bout on Thursday the 27th. Both fighters impressed in their last Athens clash, with Cather holding a slight edge after a dynamite right and Waddell nearly earning a draw with a late rally. Preliminary bouts precede the feature, with the main bout due between 8:30 and 9:00 after a 7:30 start.
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Athens
Bill
Waddell
Fair Grounds
Cather
Horton Challenges Jay Players to Any Old Time Game
Lawrence county outfielder Paul Horton proclaims a willingness to play Jay opponents anytime in any conditions. The region is noted for its strong baseball following and recurring community matches.
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Horton
Lawrence County
Paul Horton
Jay
Courtland
Good Club Prospect Seen By Nelson
Nelson Owen hot Nelson of Hartselle sees potential for an independent club drawn from five Industrial circuit teams. He says the material is plentiful and with practice the club could trouble any team in the section. He is having one of his best seasons with Hartselle, hitting well.
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Nelson
Hartselle
Agate
Baker to headline Huntsville July 4 boxing card
Jim Conners of the American Legion in Huntsville says Jackie Baker will fight in the feature boxing card on July 4. He adds Battling Bozo of Birmingham will not be Baker's opponent and has two fights on the same date, forcing a Haleyville bout. An opponent for Baker is being sought.
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Kelly
American Legion
Birmingham
Johnny Roberts
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Malone Park
Alabama Drug Co
Albany Drug Co
Dillehay Bros. Drug Co
Apollo Pool Room
Stubblefield Pool Room
Ben Spivey
Miami
Battling Kelly
Jack Breeland
Joe Hall
Tommy Baker
Huntsville
Leo Woods
Kid Izzy
Young Whitney
Kid Luther
Negro
Kid Underwood
Montgomery
Jim Conners
Jackie Baker
Mr. Conners
Bozo
Baker
Haleyville
Conners
Troop 16 Meets Tuesday Evening At Westminster Church
Scout leaders announce Troop 16 of the Boy Scouts of America will hold a vital business meeting Tuesday at 7 00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Members are urged to attend.
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Troop 16
Boy Scouts of America
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Senators Benched Red Barnes in Sunday Loss
Emile Red Barnes a University of Alabama alumnus now with the Washington Senators did not appear in Sunday's game. Flagstead started in center field in Barnes's spot for the Senators.
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Emile “Red” Barnes
University of Alabama
Washington Senators
Senators
Flagstead
Barnes
Hosierymen and Jays Set Playoff Clash at Malone Park
Lester Corbitt of the Junior Chamber announced the Jays will meet the Cooper-Wells Hosiery men Thursday afternoon at Malone Park at 3 30 in a playoff of the Saturday game halted by rain. The city schedules no other events that day.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jays
Cooper-Wells
Malone Park
Baseball Scores and Tonight’s Schedule Across Cities
Yesterday results feature Memphis tied 8 5 with Birmingham, while Atlanta and New Orleans edged opponents. Birmingham hosts Mobile and Atlanta visits New Orleans as the only games on tap. Today Cleveland visits St Louis and Chicago plays Detroit, with Boston hosting Philadelphia.
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Chattanooga
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
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Frank O'Doul Struggles Against Braves Pitching
Frank O'Doul, top NL hitter, faced Atlanta's pitchers yesterday and went seven at bats with only a single hit. The game highlighted a rare slump for the league leader as the Braves bullpen stifled his chances.
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Frank O’doul
Braves
O’doul
Decatur Stands on Alabama’s Largest Stream
Decatur sits along the state’s biggest stream, a notable geographic fact shaping its local history and economy. The city’s position on the river influences commerce, transportation, and development patterns through the region.
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Decatur
State
Alabama
Barons Split Doubleheader With Mobile Bears
In a Sunday twin bill the Barons defeated Mobile 5 3 after dropping a 6 5 slugfest. Dick Ludolph earned his 12th win as Bell and Koob produced nine hits for Birmingham, while Mobile’s eight hits failed to convert with runners on. Leo Moon starred for the Travelers in an earlier 4 1 win over Nashville, and Atlanta rolled past the Pelicans 7 1 as Blethen shut down the Pelicans late.
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Mobile Bears
Bears
van Alstyne
Barons
Bell
Koob
Dick Ludolph
Mobile
Leo Moon
Vols
Travelers
Moon
Nashville
Atlanta
Lefty Fuhr
Pelicans
Crackers
Blethen
Pirates Baffle Cubs Third Time in Big Win
The Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 before 48 000 as Cuyler and Hornsby led the Cubs with timely hits while Lloyd and Paul Waner supplied offense for Pittsburgh. Cincinnati evened the series with the Cardinals 4-2 and Red Lucas outpitched Frank House in a low scoring duel. The Giants lost to the Robins 9-8 in 14 innings as DeBerry collected seven plate appearances with six hits. Eight pitchers were used in the marathon day and the Braves swept two from the Phillies 5-1 and 7-5 before 20 000 fans.
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Pat Malone
Chicago
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Hornsby
Cubs
Waner Brothers
Lloyd
Paul
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Red Lucas
Frankhouse
Giants
Robins
Ak DeBerry
DeBerry
Braves
Phillies
Death Of Dog May Lay Bare Poison Plots
Report notes an alleged confession and possible poisoning plots. Mrs. Nix died in convulsions, witnessed by neighbors who attributed it to heart failure. A dog belonging to Nix was found dead in the yard, prompting district attorney involvement.
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Nix
All-Stars To Travel For Hartselle Game
The Decatur All-Stars travel Wednesday to Hartselle to meet the independent team that recently beat locals 5 to 3 at Malone Park. Tillie Walker has not announced pitching choices. A large crowd is expected as Hartselle fields a strong lineup.
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Decatur All-Stars
Hartselle
Malone Park
E. O
Tillie” Walker
Millmen-Dallas In A Rainy Decision
Connecticut Millmen and the Dallas Mills baseball teams played at Huntsville rain halted play in the third inning with Decatur leading 5 to 3. Stewart started for Decatur allowing several safeties as both sides traded hits. Dallas will host a return game later.
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Connecticut Millmen
Dallas Mills
Huntsville
Decatur Mill
Stewart
Decatur Club
Ardmore Club Racks Up 13 Wins in 16 Starts
Ardmore baseball club posts 13 victories in 16 starts this year. They recently defeated the Athens Independents in a tight 7 to 6 game, underscoring the team's strength and reputation as one of Ardmore’s best in years.
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Ardmore
Athens Independents
Many Desire To Eat At The Camp Ki Y Visitors Dinner
Many friends profess a desire to eat Thursday dinner at Camp Ki Y. C J Randolph secretary of the Y M C A announced today arrangements for a visitors dinner. Those who wish to partake at a very reasonable rate should notify the Y M C A management as early as possible.
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C. J. Randolph
Yanks Fall As Philadelphia Takes Final Series Game 7 4
Philadelphia Mackien defeats the Yankees 7-4 in the final of a five game series. Eddie Wells loses to Philadelphia while Miller Bolen and Haas homer for the Mack. Gehrig and Zanrzri homer for New York. Jimmy Foxx drives in three runs for Philadelphia. Sam Gray wins his eleventh for the Browns as they top the White Sox 6-5. Detroit wins 8-7 over Cleveland as Uhle exits in the seventh. umpire Van Graffin knocked down amid Lew Fonseca’s swing. Washington beats Boston 7-1 behind Myles Thomas as Senators total 12 hits."
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Miller
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Gehrig
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Ehmke
Earnshaw
Sam Gray
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Adkins
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Cleveland
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Uhle
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Lew Fonseca
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Boston
Myles Thomas
Thomas
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Carroll
Bank Manager Hart J. C. Carter Injured in Collision
Hart J. C. Carter bank manager of the Tennessee Valley bank at Russellville was injured Thursday when his car collided with another vehicle. He is resting well according to local company offices.
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J. C. Carter
Tennessee Valley Bank
Russellville
Weather Halts Pair of Industrial League Games
A pair of Industrial League games were rained out in the fourth inning as threating weather halted play at Connecticut Mills and Malone Park. The L N Shopmen led the standings, two games ahead of the Jays and Boxmen who failed to finish their matchups.
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Weather Man
L. & N. Shopmen
Jays
Connecticut Mills
Tapscott
Nelson
Malone Park
Cooper-Wells
Pickens
Jay Socksmiths
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