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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

6

Barons rely on rookies and pitchers to lead Southern race

Milan lauds Barons and his spring training plan as rookies and a strong pitching staff drive the team's early lead in the Southern Association. Jimmie Walkup and Jim Edwards spearhead a wave of new talent alongside veterans Ray Caldwell and Bob Hasty, with Prevost Abernathy Taylor and Weis among key contributors.

Igham Ala Birmingham Barons Eason Milan Jimmie Walkup Southern Jim Edwards Ray Caldwell Bob Hasty Walkup Edwards Caldwell Hasty Jos Prevost Waterloo Iowa Woody Abernathy Southeastern Ellis Taylor Zack Taylor Prevost Billy Southworth Abernathy Taylor Barons Art Weis Andy Moore University of Georgia Johnny Gooch Shane Cortazzo Billy Bancroft Howard College Grid Art Hord Sam Eisemann

Memphis Chicks Win Ninth Inning Thriller Over Lookouts

The Memphis Chicks edged the Lookouts 4 to 3, tying the game in the ninth and scoring the eventual winner in the tenth. The Vols snapped an eight game skid by beating the Travellers 8 to 6 in a high scoring affair as Fay Murray pushes to lift the club from last place.

Memphis Chicks Atlanta Chattanooga Barons Lookouts Memphis Vols Travellers Fay Murray

Barons Stretch Lead With Idle Day Increases Margin

The Barons gained a full game on second place Chattanooga Noogans while resting. The Chicks defeated the Noogans twice in a row, restoring the Baronial lead to nine games.

Barons Chattanooga Noogans Chicks Noogans

Montgomery to Return to Boxing on July 1 Card

Montgomery plans a comeback bout after a layoff with a big American Legion card set for July 1 at Crampton Bowl featuring local boxing talents.

Montgomery American Legion Crampton Bowl

Barons Keep First Place Outlook Despite Possible Pitches

He notes that a pitcher or two could help the Barons stay atop the standings barring injuries and unforeseen developments. The assessment underlines the team’s current lead and potential challenges ahead.

Barons

Southern Gue Nashville at Little KK Night Game

Nashville hosts Little KK in a night game as Atlanta faces Mobile while Birmingham plays New Orleans and Chattanooga battles Memphis in the schedule lineup.

Southern Gue Nashville Atlanta Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Chattanooga Memphis

Baseball slate features four AL matchups

Washington visits Chicago while Boston plays St Louis Philadelphia meets Detroit and New York travels to Cleveland in four American League games.

Birmingham Chattanooga Atlanta Pennintsamantan Little Rock New Orleans Mobile Nashville W. L Philadelphia Washington New York Cleveland Boston St. Louis Detroit Chicago

Chicago at Boston and St Louis at Brooklyn Tonight

Two games on tap with Chicago facing Boston and St Louis meeting Brooklyn. Key matchups include competing teams seeking wins as headlines set the stage for a busy basketball schedule.

Ausborn Fights Draw With Baker in Huntsville

Jackie Ausborn and Tommy Baker fought a ten round draw before a sizable Huntsville crowd. Baker used reach to trouble Ausborn while Ausborn pressed the fight, with a late surge in round ten. Fans anticipate a rematch, as both boxers have upcoming bouts on July 3 in Savannah and Huntsville respectively. In another eight round bout, Raymond Pressley retired after a single knockdown by George Stevens, who then had the edge and scored a quick knockout.

Jackie Ausborn Tommy Baker Huntsville Baker Jackie Foose Savannah Tommy K. O. Terry Raymond Pressley Sheffield George Stevens Newark N. J Stevens Pressley Commission Post Boxing

Tuscumbia Post Plans Fourth of July Boxing Show

The Tuscumbia Post of the American Legion announces a boxing event for July fourth headlined by Cecil Combs against Sailor Parker. A solid preliminaries card is being arranged.

Tuscumbia

Prices Climb On Week for Middling Cotton in Decatur

Middling cotton advanced steadily in Decatur with today's price at nine cents per pound the strongest local quotation in months. The rise greatly benefits holders from the 1930 31 season as prices gained over the week.

Decatur

Ausborn to Scrap In Savannah Holiday Match

Jackie Ausborn the Bessemer windmill will headline a Savannah bout on July 3 for a holiday card. He is set for a main event in the Savannah arena, marking a return after a layoff in this section.

Jackie Ausborn Bessemer Huntsville Savannah

Commander attends Madison County boxing show in Huntsville

J. Sheppard commander of the Morgan County post of the American Legion joined Decatur fans at ringside in Huntsville for the Madison County post boxing event last night.

J. Sheppard Morgan County American Legion Decatur Huntsville Madison County Post

Guyton May Stay In Mississippi For School Term

Joe Guyton who has been visiting in Mississippi for several weeks may stay until the school term opens. He is to be a candidate for graduation next year at Central High School.

Joe Guyton Mississippi Young Guyton Central High School

Regular Classified Readers Earn Steady Profit

Regular readers of classified sections are promised steady profits through recurring ads and periodic offers. The note highlights reliable returns for advertisers and sponsors, emphasizing consistent visibility and long term engagement.

Cardinals Crush Pirates in 16 to 5 rout

The Robins overwhelmed Burleigh Grimes in the first inning as they routed the Cardinals 16 to 5. Phils pounded Pirates 13 to 2 with 18 hits. Giants beat Reds 2 to 0 behind Bill Walker while Pat Malone faltered for Boston in a 7 to 3 loss to the Braves.

Robins Burleigh Grimes Phils Pirates Grantham Bucs Watt Buccaneers Bill Walker Giants Reds Jack Ogden Pat Malone Boston Cubs Locke Seibold Bruins Cantwell

Wallace Quartet Sings Sunday at Oak Grove School

The Wallace Quartet and other Decatur singers perform a musical program at the Oak Grove school house on Sunday evening June 28 at 7:30. All music lovers are invited to attend.

Wallace Decatur Oak Grove

Thrift Rules in the Classified Section Explained

The notice outlines the rules and regulations governing thrift in the classified pages. It emphasizes proper formatting, adherence to section guidelines, and how readers should navigate ads for best results.

Basketball schedule brief for Kansas City Minneapolis clash

American Association matchups include Kansas City at Minneapolis Louisville at Toledo Milwaukee at St Paul Indianapolis at Columbus. Compact TV style listing previews upcoming games and venues.

Ww. L. St. Louis New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia A Ee Cincinnati V. L. Pet. St.Paul Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City American Association St. Paul Columbus

Nashville Louisville? Southern League nightly score

Nashville defeats Little Rock 4 3 in 10 innings as rain suspends play. Chattanooga vs Dania listed as night game with no result due to weather. other games scheduled.

Nashville-Little Rock Chattanooga Dania

Baseball scores from a rainy day schedule

In MLB action the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 4 to 3. The Philadelphia Phillies played the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees faced the Cleveland Indians both games postponed by rain. The St Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox game ended tied 3 to 3.

National League Scores Big Wins Across Three Matchups

Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 13 to 2 while Boston beat Chicago 7 to 3 and Brooklyn routed St. Louis 16 to 5 as New York blanked Cincinnati 2 to 0 in a busy NL day.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati

Local plan to witness Schmeling Stribling bout in Cleveland

Clyde Lowe Verdon Lowery Charlie Tuck Elwood Tarpley and Red Warrick plan to motor to Cleveland next week to witness the Schmeling Stribling bout. They expect to leave Tuesday.

Clyde Lowe Verdon Lowery Charlie Tuck Elwood Tarpley Red” Warrick Cleveland

Huntsville Plans Big Summer Boxing Bouts

The Madison County post of the American Legion plans to bring top southern boxers to Huntsville for July and August events. Matty Baldwin, overseeing the fight cards, notes rising boxing interest in Madison County.

Huntsville Madison County The American Legion South Matty Baldwin Huntsville Post

Howard Holds The Rahm Trophy For This Year

Jim Howard of Athens currently holds the Rahm golf trophy and will defend it at the July Fourth opening of the handicap tournament. The event will invite local golfers and has the same competitive spirit as last year with Howard aiming to repeat his cup-winning drive. The tournament committee will soon list participating players.

Jim Howard Athens Mr. Howard

NATS DROP BACK AS WHITE SOX WIN

The Washington Senators fall half a game in the standings as Pat Caraway limits them to five hits and the White Sox win 4 to 3. Joy Kuhl belts a homer for Washington, while Crowder is knocked out and Hadley patrols the mound. The St. Louis Browns win their fifth in a row 3 to 2 over the Red Sox, Rothrock homers to spark the comeback.

Nats White Sox Washington Nats Athletics Pat Caraway Senators Joy Kuhel Crowder Sox Hadley St. Louis Browns Ra Sox Rothrock Homer Oliver Burns Bettencourt Browns

Fussell Stopped In Cup Tourney At Valley Club

W. W. Fussell, winner of the Harry Carpenter golf cup, was defeated Friday afternoon by Dr. W. P. Baugh in the first flight at Valley Country Club. The loss narrows the first flight ahead of the second round as Hod son and Rainey advance others in the cup competition.

W. W. Pussell Harry Carpenter W. P. Baugh the Valley Country Club Mr. Fussell John C. Bragg Des Wise

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blade Milan Young Stribling Tole R. J. Scott Stribling Mike McTigue Joe Jacobs Bill Schmeling Strib Mike Mks W. L. Stribling, JR Challenger Clara Virginia Kinney Macon Mr. Brush Hanna Davis Hodges Second Ave Ausborn Besserker Tuscumbia Post Robin Grimes Wallace Quartet Portugal Western Metal Congress San Francisco Cal Orance Central Press Association Lnc Howard RAHM Ace Crecy Caraway Halls Fussell Thomas Hodson Marvin Rankin Tom Rainey Woolsey Finnell, Jr Clopton Cloud Bros J. D. Cloud 4Th Ave New Morgan County Building and Loan Association W. B. Shackelford W. M. Voorhies Morgan County Building
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