Rain Halts Industrial League Doubleheader and Debuts
Heavy weekend showers fouled Malone Park and delayed a pair of industrial league games. Connecticut Mills and the Basketeers saw Maples win his first league start while Choate, Bryant, and Lanier debuted. The rain paused the Decatur Box and Basket Company contest with the Millmen leading 7 2 before play was halted in the sixth inning.
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Benet Company
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Millmen
Choate
Basket Company
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Connecticut Mills Gins
Nash Auto Model Impresses Dealer With Strong Demand
A Nash car dealer reports heavy interest in the new Nash model with carloads ordered and shipped. The dealer notes confidence in sustained demand as shipments arrive and buyers show enthusiasm for the updated design.
Crop Prospects Fall Sharply, Expert Reports Poor Year
James F. Davis, returning Sunday, says crop prospects are the poorest in years. He notes long readiness and warns farmers to order state supplies before the month ends to have them ready in time. Interpreting current conditions, indications point to a deepening crop decline.
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Leirhton
James F. Davis
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Barons Claim First Half Lead In Southern Association
Atlanta June 25 AP The Birmingham Barons clinched the first half of the Southern Association season led by Johnny Dobbs. Batting above .300 the Barons feature Bigelow Yargan Shirley Johnston Rosenfeld and Stewart while pitching staff includes Wells Roy Morell. Memphis Chicks led by Doc Prothro posed a challenge but could not overtake Birmingham as the split season nears June 27.
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Iron City
Johnny Dobbs
Saturda
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Yargan
Shirley
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Rosenfeld
Stewart
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Morell
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Memphis Chicks
Doc Prothro
Dobbs
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Lewis Hardage Named to Olympic Team Flight
Former Decatur backfield star Lewis Hardage, now Vanderbilt backfield coach, is slated to fly with Knute Rockne to the Olympics, according to latest information received.
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Derbilt Universitys
Knute Rockne
Jewhi Hardage
Decatur
City Eyes Boost Population to Power Growth
Officials urge residents to support a plan to raise the city’s population target, arguing a larger base is essential for economic expansion and long term prosperity. Experts say migration incentives and housing options would help attract new residents.
Sherrill Leads Illmen Clouters in Connecticut Mill lineup
Sherrill, first sacker, heads the Clouters offense for Connecticut Mill according to Scorer Davis. Averages show Sher 1 518 Evans 875 Etcher 363 Provost .333 Maples .300 McCoy .300 Higgins .220 Teague .200 Dunaway .111.
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Sherrill
Connecticut Mill
Huntsville Golfers Sweep TVA Tourney Honors
Huntsville hosted the Tennessee Valley Association golf event with most honors claimed by locals. Robert M. Wellman beat Robert Lowry 6 up 5 to win the championship flight while A. W. White bested W. L. Denham in the second flight and J. E. Kelly defeated Robert Searcy in the third. Charles Allison, the lone visitor to win a trophy, posted the lowest qualifying score of 78.
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Huntsville
Robert M. Wellman
Robert Lowry
A. W. White
W. L. Denham
J. E. Kelly
Robert Searcy
Charles Allison
Allison
Cobb Climbs in Big Six Batting Race Ahead of Ruth
Ty Cobb moved into third in the Big Six batting race Sunday, three hits helping the Macks defeat their opponent. Cobb’s average rose toward 383 while Babe Ruth stood at 326. Paul Waner trailed at 469 and Rogers Hornsby led with 401.
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Babe Ruth
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Macks
Paul Waner
Rogeta Hornsby
Course Is In Fine Shape at Valley Country Club
Despite heavy rainfall the Valley Country Club course is in excellent condition thanks to early winter maintenance. Greens remain exceptionally good and golfers enjoyed a temporary course during the off season. Trade locally and keep money in circulation for community benefit.
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Valley Country Club
Southern League schedule notes fix for multiple venues
Nashville at Memphis and Little Rock host gn at Birmingham at Atlanta and Mobile at New Orleans in a regional league slate.
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Nashville
Memphis
Little Rock
Birmingham
Atlanta
Mobile
New Orleans
Baseball Schedule Brief for National League Games
Cleveland at St Louis, Chicago at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington are listed as scheduled. National League matchups include St Louis at Kapanelt and Pitago Broo a free New Set at Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
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Scheduled Scores and Results for Upcoming Games
Nashville hosts Memphis in a 5 to 7 score, New Orleans leads 8 to 6, Birmingham up 7 to Chattanooga 3. Only games scheduled.
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Memphis
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Baseball scores from the American League games
The Yankees blanked Boston 4 0 and Detroit shut out Chicago 6 0. Cleveland defeated St Louis 4 2 while Washington beat Philadelphia 6 3.
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Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Pipgras Wins 13th Game of Season as Yankees Beat Boston
George Pipgras earned his 13th win of the season in a 4 to 0 Yankees victory over Boston. Pipgras allowed nine hits through nine innings while striking out batters and getting support from home runs by Suitima and Blue. Irving Hedley scattered nine hits as Washington defeated the Ice crew 6 to 8. Ty moved with three hits including a three base blow, and Detroit shut out the White Sox 6 to 0 as Heilmann homered and Tigers piled five runs in the seventh.
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Yankees
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Hirth
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Suitima
Bluebreak
Browns
Irving Hedley
Ed Washington
Ice Crew
Jwen Carrol
Detroit Tigers
Ted Lyons
Detroit
White Sox
Harry Heilmann
Johnny Farrell Wins U S Open Golf Title
Johnny Farrell defeats John Jones in a dramatic U S Open playoff to claim the championship and the $50,000 prize. The final holes featured birdies by both players, with Farrell's clutch approach and final putt sealing the victory amid rain and a thunderous crowd.
Barons Win Long-Awaited Flag Over Lookouts
The Barons clinched their first title since 1914 by defeating the Lookouts as Mobile Bears beat New Orleans 8-5 and 6-3 aided by four New Orleans errors. Memphis Chicks edged a late rally to win 7-5 while Nashville and Atlanta schedules were unclear.
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Mobile Bears
New Orleans
Bears
Memphis Chicks
Nashville
Chicks
Little Rock
Alanta
Babe Ruth Powers Ahead With 28th Home Run of Season
Babe Ruth pushed toward a 1927 pace by hitting his 28th homer in a Sunday game against Boston. The blast widened his lead to 19 games and 15 days ahead of his 1927 mark, continuing a chase for 60 homers as Ruth reached his 60th game of the season.
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Boston
Ruth
Camp Quick Opens on Tuesday for Scout Camp
The first camping period at Camp Quick for the Tennessee Valley Council of Boy Scouts will open on Tuesday June 26. Scouts prepare for the Huntsville trip where transportation is provided to the Davy Crockett council site and the camp is conducted jointly with that council this year.
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Davy Crockett Council
Y M C A Secretary Returns From Ki-Y Camp
C J Randolph secretary of the Y M C A has returned from Camp Ki Y where he aided in directing the camp sponsored by the Kiwanis club and the Louisville and Nashville railroad line.
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Camp Ki-Y
Kiwanis Club
Louisville
Nashville
Baseball scores and schedule from the American Association
Results include Louis 7 Cincinnati 4 and Kansas City 7 2 over Minneapolis 0 7 with Milwaukee Saint Paul rain. Louisville 10 8 Toledo 2 9 Columbus 4 Indianapolis 1. Three games slated. envelopes printed in The Daily commercial printing Maceo.
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Kansas City
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Milwaukee-St. Paul
Maceo
Alexander wins third straight as Reds fall 7 4
Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched a third win in eight days, defeating Cincinnati 7 4 with eight hits allowed. Bottomley led the offense with three hits in five at bats, while the Cubs beat Ray Kremer and the Pirates 8 1 with Hack Wilson homering for his 14th. Petty shone in a 2 0 Dodger win over the Giants with stellar defense.
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Cincy Reds
Reds
Alexander
Cardinals
Bottomley
Cubs
Agai Ray Kremer
Pirates
Hack Wilson
Farrell Wins National Open in Dramatic Championship Finish
Farréll, a young Atlanta barrister who rose from near-misses over ten years, finally captures his first National Open title. He defeats a legendary shot-maker who has dominated recent majors, including British and American Opens, in a dramatic finish as Bobby and Johnny play crucial roles in the final strokes.
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Johnny
Farréll
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Eighteen Boys In Camp During Week At Ki Y Camp
The Ki Y camp near Vinemont hosts 18 boys this week including John F White Bobby Anderson Parascho Ballas George Nunn Ira Childs Herbert Berryhill Bobby Banks Ned Frazier Billie Childs Baren Nance Leon Eubanks Charles Wiggins Atlee H Hoff Jr Gilbert Sewell Louis Hoff Frederick Hunt Jr Clarence Easter and James Hightower.
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John F. White
Bobby Anderson
Parascho Ballas
George Nunn
Ira Childs
Herbert Berryhill
Bobby Banks
Ned Frazier
Billie Childs
Baren Nance
Leon Eubanks
Charles Wiggins
Atlee H. Hoff, Jr
Gilbert Sewell
Louis Hoff
Frederick Hunt, Jr
Clarence Easter
James Hightower
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