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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

6

Wildness Costs Hasty Victory In Brilliant Game Against The Pels

Johnson allows only two safeties in a sharp pitching duel as the Pels beat Hasty 8 to 1 in one hour 27 minutes. Weis drives in a run with a double in the seventh. The Chicks take two from the Lookouts 6 to 2 and 5 to 3. Travellers beat the Vols 7 to 6 and 7 to 2. Crackers split with Mobile 3 to 2 and 7 to 2 as Oldham shines for Mobile.

Johnson Bob Hasty New Sunday Hasty Weis Pels Chicks Lookouts Griffin Travellers Vols Barnabe Bavid Parks Mobile Marines Oldham

Bryant Delivers Tenth Inning Hit For Millmen Victory

Jack Bryant’s three base hit in the tenth frame propelled the Alabama Hosiery Millmen to a 9 8 win over Moulton on Saturday afternoon. Minor opened the frame with a sharp infield single before Bryant’s decisive blow. Briscoe started on the mound for the Millmen, yielding seven frames before Collier finished the last three. A large crowd saw the twin city clash.

Jack Bryant Alabama Hosiery Millmen Moulton Bryant Minor Briscoe Millmen Collier Agate

Hotter Than Ever Declared by Judge Callahan

Judge W. W. Callahan, finishing a four week term in the Morganty circuit court, said he was glad sessions end amid sweltering heat. He added this morning I am hotter than ever as temperatures remained high in the courtroom.

W.W. Callahan Morganty

Rev Louis B Hart To Leave For West

Rev Louis B Hart, guest hero of his brother Rev Ernest Hart, will depart this week for California where he plans his future. His move follows several months of stay with his brother.

Louis B. Hart West Ernest Hart California

Mrs George Tyler Improves From Illness at Union Grove

Union Grove June 29 Mrs George Tyler who has been seriously ill at her home here continues to improve now friends will be pleased to learn Hopes are now held for her early recovery

Union Grove George Tyler

Rahm Cup Play Opens July Fourth At Valley Country Club

All Valley golfers may enter the Rahm Cup on July Fourth. The 18 hole medal event uses pre established handicaps with no flights or pairings announced. Players join by contacting other golfers and aiming for good day with irons and mashies to win the trophy. The Carpenter Cup also ends July Fourth, with potential extension into the following week.

the Valley Country Club

Secret Six drama at Princess theatre with Wallace Beery

The Secret Six portrays city politics and underworld intrigue led by Wallace Beery as Scorpio. George Hill directs with Frances Marion producing and writing, delivering a mix of humor and menace in a condemned cells finale.

Wallace Beery The Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Princess Theatre Min Bill George Hill Frances Marion Beery Scorpio

Southern and American League games on schedule today

Today's slate features Birmingham at Atlanta and New Orleans at Mobile in the Southern League. In the American League Washington visits Chicago while Boston travels to St Louis and Philadelphia meets Detroit. The National League schedule has Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St Louis at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia.

Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock New Orleans AIT Nashville Benanaiotie Apiens L. Pet Philadelphia Washington New York Cleveland St. Louis Boston Detroit Chicago W. L. Pet Arsine A Asec Cereeereer Pittsburgh Southern League Mobile National League Cincinnati Brooklyn

Scores Across Cities Show Varied Results

Report lists results for multiple teams and cities with mixed outcomes. Nashville 5-2 and Birmingham 1 show losses, while New Orleans 3 and Philadelphia 9-5 reflect wins. Notable tallies include Chattanooga 23 and St. Louis 55, with several teams holding even records.

The Secret Six hits theaters with a sweeping cast

A review notes the film portrays gangland and municipal issues as Beery stars as Scorpio in a large ensemble. The story blends comedy romance and grim battles to show how law prevails, directed by Hill in a broad portrait of American life.

Beery Scorpio Hill

Milk Weight at 68 Degrees with Butter Fat Content

A gallon of milk weighs 3.6 pounds at 68°F and contains 3 percent butter fat, stating a standard density assumption for dairy measurements.

Classified Ads Save Money Quick Read

A note highlights how quickly reading classified ads can help readers save money by finding deals and discounts across products and services. It emphasizes time efficiency and practical tips for scanning listings to spot bargains.

Champions Gain On The Senators In Weekend Standings

The Athletics won two of three games against the Nationals and Tigers, with game scores 9 1 and 5 1 as Bridges and Walberg held the mound. The White Sox split with Washington, and the Yankees beat Cleveland 9 5 behind Babe Ruth's 17th homer. The Browns swept two 5 4 victories over the Red Sox.

Champs Tigers Bridges Walberg Uhle A’s White Sox Nats Sox Thomas Burke Hadley Brown Crowder McKain Yankees Cleveland Babe Ruth Yankee Browns Red Sox

River Gauge Reads 2.4 Feet At 7 AM Stationary

The Tennessee river remained stationary today with a gauge of 2.4 feet recorded at 7 o clock this morning.

Tennessee

Trace Rainfall Reported in 24 Hour Period

A light rain trace was recorded during the past 24 hours ending at seven o clock this morning. The report notes minimal precipitation with no significant accumulations or weather impacts observed.

Athenians Lose to Dallas Mills 4-3

The Athenians of Bee Line fame fell 4-3 to the Dallas Millmen of Huntsville on Saturday. Curren pitched for the Athenians while Hauer went for Huntsville. Long distance hits in the pinches secured the Mills’ victory.

Athenians Bee Line Dallas Millmen Huntsville Curren Hauer Huntsville Folks

Twin Mat Bout Is Scheduled Tonight At Legion Post

American Legion Post No 1 Birmingham offers a twin mat bout at municipal auditorium this evening promising thrills. George Zaharias the wild Greek meets Dynamite Black in a two hour bout while Jack Zornas University of Ohio star faces Chief Tom in a one hour bout. Zaharias has built a wide reputation in major cities and Sam Siegel matchmaker for post 1 has pursued his services for some time.

American Legion Post No. 1 Birmingham Municipal Auditorium George Zaharias Wild Greek Dynamite Black Jack Zornas University of Ohio Tommy Marvin Zaharias Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Sam Siegel Post Number One

Appeal Filed in Lum Terry Murder Case

Attorneys for Lum Terry filed an appeal after his conviction and eight year sentence in Morgan county circuit court. Terry remains jailed as he appeals the killing of Tillman Points on Trinity main street.

Lum Terry Morgan County Terry Tillman

Salesmen who Say Little Yet Do Much in Classified Ads

A brief note praises daily classified ads as effective tools with salespeople who speak little but accomplish much through concise listings.

Robins defeat Cards as Giants rout Reds and Braves split

The Brooklyn Robins crushed four Card pitchers 10 to 4 as Luque won all nine innings and Collins hit a ninth inning homer. The Giants battered Reds 17 to 5 in the open, then won 5 to 2 in the nightcap. Braves beat Cubs 9 to 1 in the opener and tied 2 to 2 late.

Brooklyn Robins Luque Collins Braves Ed Brandt Cubs Bob Smith

Kelton to Pitch In Tuesday Game in Hartsville

Kelton likely starts the opening Bee Line game for Decatur against Hartsville Tuesday afternoon. The local pitcher has recovered from an ailing wing and is in good shape after early season troubles.

Kelton Decatur Hartselle

R. J. Scott Teaser Columns and Language Note

A brief puzzle and trivia column notes last Tudor ruler is asked, questions about presidential salary changes, a brain teaser about venison consumption by the wealthy, and a language tip advising say "he is not my sort" over "he is not my ilk."

Athenians to Play Millmen Wednesday at Three

The Athenians of Bee Line League meet the Alabama Hosiery Millmen in Decatur on Wednesday at 3 PM. Millmen beat Athens earlier this season, and a rematch is expected to draw the determined Athens team to take the measure of the Millmen.

Athenians Alabama Halbrooks Millmen Athens Decatur

Decatur and Hartselle clash over second place in Bee Line league

Decatur and Hartselle contest second place this week in the Bee Line league. Hartselle leads by a full game. Decatur must sweep both games to overtake third place and challenge for first. Kelton starts for Decatur tomorrow. Johnson may start for Hartselle. Thursday they play in Decatur at the Negro Fairground Park. Athenians, leading the league by three games over Hartselle, face Cullman in a two game set, with locals hoping Cullman climbs to challenge the leaders.

Decatur Hartselle Kelton Johnson West Vine Street Cullman

New Money Order Plan Inaugurated

Western Union offices begin selling American Express money orders to meet Decatur residents demand for non telegraph money orders. The plan launches Wednesday with main and branch offices nationwide. American Express offices will act as Western Union branches for telegrams cablegrams and telegraphic money orders.

Decatur Western Union American Express Miss Cox Telegraph Company United States American Express Company

Anniversary Note on Howe Withdrawals from New Jersey

On this date in 1777 British forces under General Howe withdrew from New Jersey to Staten Island, marking a strategic shift in the early Revolutionary War. The move affected troop dispositions and regional control as American forces regrouped.

Howe Draw Jersey Slater Ialand

Persons born on this day are self reliant and love to be in command

The sentence notes traits of people born on the day highlighting independence and leadership tendency. No specific individuals, places, or events are named.

Answers to Foregoing Questions 1 Queen Elizabeth

The reader notes three points: the monarch is Queen Elizabeth, the constitution bars a certain action, and a 3 percent figure is linked to the deer pun.

Queen Elizabeth

Field narrows in Harry Carpenter trophy golf

Seventeen entries at the Country Club compete in the Harry Carpenter trophy. Six remain in the first flight while Jack Dillehay secured a third flight spot. Over the weekend Carrowles defeated Duncan and Bailey toppled Stein. In the second flight Henry Davis beat Arthur and Neal Speake bested Shelton. Dillehay and Speake also won in the third flight leaving Dillehay Speake and BE. W. Me Leod as the survivors.

Harry Carpenter Jack Dillehay Carrowles W. J. Duncan A. C. Bailey W. B.stein Henry Davis Arthur Neal Speake Shelton Dillehay Dr. John C Dilleshay Mr. Speake BE. W. Me

Hendricks Aided by Steady Work with Reds

New York June 29 Harvey Hendrick gained regular first base with Cincinnati Reds after joining from Brooklyn. Manager Dan Howley credits Hendrick for hitting well and stabilizing the lineup. Reds rose from eighth to improve standings by 130 points in a month, with Hendrick delivering consistent defense and power.

New York Harvey Gink Drick Reds Dan Howley Brooklyn Hendrick

Storage Garage to Go Into New Home

The Decatur Storage garage on West Church Street opposite Hotel Hilda will move within ten days to the old Irwin building at Bank and Church streets. The remodeled building will house the garage operated by Reed Rogers and Russell Green.

Decatur West Church Street Hotel Hilda Irwin Bank and Church Streets Reed Rogers Russell Green

Filling Station Opens On Bank Street By Local Men

Lawrence Bishop and Leo Humphrey are operating a filling station on Bank Street opposite the post office building. The two young men are well known locally and have many friends who wish them well in their business venture.

Lawrence Bishop Leo Humphrey Bank Street

Thrift Rules Spelled Out in Classified Section

The classified page outlines thrift rules and regulations for readers. It highlights how to place ads, acceptable items, and general guidelines for budget-minded shoppers and sellers.

Bailey Dominates with 300 Yard Drive at Local Course

Bailey, noted as one of the section’s finest golfers, unleashed a spectacular 300 yard drive from the Number 9 tee to near the green, stopping within about six feet of the cup. The shot ranks among the best seen on the local course in some time.

A. ©. Bailey

Regular Classifieds Promise Steady Profit for Readers

A regular classified listing style promises steady profit for readers who engage with ongoing ad sections. The note emphasizes dependable returns and routine opportunities, framing earnings as attainable through consistent participation and timely purchases.

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