MERRY-GO-ROUND Continued from page one on Washington life
A busy summer in Washington defies heat with record lobbyist activity and job seekers flooding the capital. Baruch faces pushback as unofficial adviser amid Roosevelt’s absence, while veterans maintain a $25 000 lobby. Colorado justices split on Judge Lindsey’s reinstatement after a $37 500 custody case fee. LaFollette’s bloodhound aids in hunting escaped convicts in Virginia. Moley’s marriage ends in California.
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Baseball Standings Across Leagues Weekly Scores
AL results show Chicago tied 3-3 with Philadelphia 2-5 and Washington 9-10 at home. Cleveland fell 0-1 while St Louis posted 10 and Boston 6. Detroit remained undefeated 6-0 and New York lost 5-8.
Baseball Matchups Across Stages in Major League Circuit
New York faces Detroit in a National League tilt while Boston visits St. Louis. Washington clashes with Cleveland and Philadelphia hosts Chicago. Pittsburgh plays New York, Cincinnati meets Brooklyn, and Chicago faces Philadelphia with St. Louis at Boston.
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St. Louis Neers Eeeneeney
Mrs Jeddy Ryan Resting After Operation at Baugh’s
Mrs Jeddy Ryan is resting well at Baugh’s infirmary after undergoing an operation several days ago.
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Birth of Tom Lee Phillips Jr at Ninth Avenue home
Mr and Mrs Tom Lee Phillips welcomed an 8 pound son on June 25 naming him Tom Lee Jr. The family resides on Ninth Avenue West.
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Ninth Avenue, West
Tom Lee, Jr
Sheffield Team to Meet Trojans at Alabama Park
The Sheffield Southern Rails visit the Decatur Trojans at Alabama Park on Wednesday afternoon at 3 30. The Rails boast one of northern Alabama’s strongest rosters and local fans expect a large crowd. Manager Gordon McDuff has not revealed Trojans pitcher but plans to counter with a “pizen pill-thrower” for the visitors.
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Merrimac Trims Decatur Outfit
Merrimack defeats the Decatur Trojans 7 to 6 after relief pitching by Blackman. Buford drives a triple and a double contributing to two big Mackmen innings, while Holland handles multiple hits for Decatur.
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Ice Cream War Shapes Future Heavyweight Champ tale
The tale recalls Jack Sharkey’s early days at Newport Naval Station where a campus ice cream dispute escalated into a brawl between sailors and Marines. A guard was toppled, a burly fighter named Barnacle Bill clashed with Sharkey, and Sharkey’s first major skirmish ended with a knockout near a telephone pole. The incident foreshadowed Sharkey becoming a fleet middleweight champion.
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The Man in the Picture and the Royal House
The page presents a word puzzle with clues and a note that the man in the picture belongs to a royal house. It lists horizontal and vertical entries including terms for boundary caravanserai and goal relations, with references to a Hebrew patriarch and ancient Persian coin.
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Notable 1928 Texas League pitcher Hubbell to Giants
1928 Texas League standout Al Hubbell won 12 and lost 9 for Beau Monde before the Giants paid 40 000. He has become one of the National League's top rifle men. Also notes Max Baer fights and Yale footballer Joe Crowley wed Betty Shearn Jones, daughter of Tad Jones.
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Loyalty Night card set at Martin arena in Decatur
Tuesday features Joe Dillman of Indianapolis versus Hans Wagner of Old Heidelberg with Wagner having shown Japanese self defense to Berlin police. The main bout pairs Tuffy Cleet of Detroit against Birmingham favorite Kid Lott as crowds expect another thriller after last week's sellout.
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Double Header at Fourth to Spotlight Decatur Trojans
Decatur Trojans management negotiates with strong local teams for a Fourth of July double header here. Locals promise a public, festive holiday program and crowd turnout. A definite announcement will come in a couple of days.
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Sunday Weather Highs Reach 97 as Warm Night Follows
The maximum temperature for Sunday was 97 degrees with a minimum of 71 degrees attained on Sunday night.
Robinson Signs with Vols After Two Day Tryout
Pred Goose Robinson, a star Decatur pitcher and Huntsville Decatur veteran, earned a two day workout with the Vols before signing. Lena Styles of Gurley, who caught games for the Huntsville Rockets, has already joined the Southern League and now catches for the Little Rock Pebbles. Local fans had hinted Robinson’s Southern League debut was likely.
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Decatur Trojans Face Wilson Dammers in Afternoon Clash
Baseball fans at Alabama Mills Park gather for a Decatur Trojans showdown with Wilson Dammers. Both teams come in with strong seasons and high hopes as the game promises exciting action in the dying hours of the day.
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Robbie Seeks pro ranks after Decatur success
The pitcher nicknamed Robbie has drawn scouts after a strong season in Decatur and a trial with the Vols. Previously with the St Louis Cardinals farm system in Greensboro and Keokuk, a sore arm sent him to the Bee Line League where he won many games. His recent try-out against the Memphis Chicks saw 5 hits and 3 runs in 2 2 3 innings, but locals back him to improve in future Southern League tests.
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