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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
6
Chandler held Cullman to six runs with Kimibrel homering for Decatur. The win places Decatur in third in the league, but inconsistencies risk slipping toward the bottom. Athens defeated Hartselle 7-6 in a tense afternoon game as league leaders edge closer to losses.
Pete West, back from Southern Military Academy, starred for Decatur Thursday afternoon catching and contributing to a rally that moved the Decatur club into third place in the league standings. Local fans noted his improved ball handling and backstop performance.
A large crowd is expected at the Huntsville Punch Bowl tonight for the Tommy Baker Jackie Aus born scrap headlining a card of unusual excellence. The Madison County post of the American Legion is continuing its open-air entertainment program.
Memphis beat Chattanooga 6 to 2 and Atlanta defeated New Orleans 7 to 1. Nashville faced Little Rock at night. In the National League Boston edged Chicago 4 to 3, Cincinnati won 6 to 0 over New York, Philadelphia won 5 to 1 against Pittsburgh, and St. Louis defeated Brooklyn 1 to 0.
The league games show St Louis at 6 8 and Philadelphia at 5 5 while New York sits 10 9 against Chicago 9 2. Boston defeats Cleveland 8 3 and Washington edges Detroit 4 3.
Bob Chandler, a young pitching sensation from Maryville College, is lauded by Les Corbitt the Decatur club manager in the Bee Line league. Corbitt calls him a very promising pitcher and notes his own background as a former professional hurler.
Hart selle squad stays tight with leaders, slipping only slightly in a close Bee Line race. Athens beat Hart selle earlier in the week, leaving Hartselle determined to rise to the top as the season progresses.
The Barons take a short break arranged by schedule makers. The rest period helps the pitching staff recover from a fast pace. The team is seeking another winning pitcher to bolster the pennant stretch run.
Miss Tarpley, who had been visiting friends in Nashville, has returned to her home here.
The Memphis Chicks beat Chattanooga 6 to 2 as Grif fin allowed seven hits and a wild pitch. An error kept the shutout from being complete while Climax Blethen held the Pelicans to six hits in a 7 to 1 Crackers victory. Carlyle contributed three hits including two doubles and three RBIs.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, once a dominant pitcher, now manages the House of David baseball team and even pitches a few games. At the latest update he has not grown a beard.
The tournament committee at Valley Country Club announced all first round Carpenter Cup matches must be completed before Monday when the second round begins. Players who have not yet played were urged to contact their first round opponents to arrange a match by then.
Yam Yaryan signed by the Chattanooga Lookouts to replace Eddie Kenna who was sold to Baltimore of the International League. Yaryan has long been a baronial powerhouse at tack for the Noogans.
Frank Dulaney advanced to the Carpenter Cup semi finals after winning his second match of the week in the first flight. He beat J E Red Bowers two up. Billy Wyker, favorite, defeated H O Goidel in round one.
Alabama Mills defeated Town Creek 19 to 4 on the Alabama Mills field. Briscoe pitched effectively for the locals as the offense chased three Town Creek hurlers with strong hitting in the afternoon contest.
The Moulton team meets Alabama Hosiery Mills on Saturday afternoon at four at Alabama Mills field. Preacher Collier is expected to start on the hill for the locals, using his speed ball to trouble Lawrence County batters as Alabama Mills fields one of the best squads in years.
Manager Lester Corbett announced that all Bee Line league games played in Decatur will be at the negro fairgrounds on West Vine Street in the future. He said yesterday’s gate receipts covered game expenses, more than at Connecticut Mills field where there is no fence.
A heavy afternoon rain at Valley Country Club drenched the greens and fairways for about twenty minutes. The downpour, while town reported no rain, significantly aided course conditioning efforts.
Tom Rainey nearly joined the ace club Thursday at Valley Country Club. His drive on No. 9 sailed over 300 yards and stopped within three feet of the cup, one of the finest swings seen on the local course. No one else has claimed a hole in one here.
Representative John Patterson introduces a bill authorizing counties to build Homes for tuberculosis patients. The house passed the bill yesterday but rejected a companion measure that would have levied a 30 cent per $100 special tax to fund the plan.
The report notes 43,000 children attend popular schools in Constantinople this year, up from 12,000 in 1930, reflecting a substantial growth in enrolled students and shifting demographics.
George Watkins delivered the lone run in a 1–0 Cards win over the Robins as Dazzy Vance limited the Red notches to three hits before a third base bunt and steal of home. Derringer yielded six hits as Benny Frey held the Giants to six. Clise Dudley aided by Chuck Klein’s 19th homer led the Phils past the Bucs 5–1.
A terse note hints that today’s classified pages may contain the key to solving the user’s issue. The fragment suggests scanning listings for a crucial name or number buried among ads and notices. The reader is encouraged to inspect the section thoroughly for actionable details.
Dauber appointed football coach at Mississippi A and M College completing the 1931 Southern Conference gridiron mentor roster. He succeeds Christian Cagle and takes charge of track as well, sharing duties with athletic director C Noble.
Ben Chapman the Birmingham lad with the New York Yankees led the team to a double win over Chicago yesterday. He homered twice driving in seven runs as the Yankees won 10 to 9 in the first game and 9 to 2 in the second. The series ended tied two games each.
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