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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1934

Page

10

Cotton Triumphs In British Open With 283 Aggregate

Henry Cotton, British pro, won the British Open with a 72-hole total of 283 tying the tournament record. He shot 65 in a round that built a commanding lead before final round 79, as Gene Sarazen and others chased the title.

England Henry Cotton Gene Sarazen America Starc Cotton Denny Shute Philadelphia Donald Smith Sarazen Smith

Notice of Estate Claims in Morgan County

Legal notice dated June 2 1934 from Judge B L Malone Probate Court Morgan County requiring all claimants against the estate of C P Stinson to present claims within the statutory period or be barred. Administrator C P Stinson appears with dates June 20 and July 6 13.

B .L. Malone Morgan County C. P. Stinson

Mortgage sale notice from Alabama Morg County details deed

State of Alabama Morgan County records a mortgage default involving J O Roberts and wife Martha A Roberts to The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans dated January 15 1923 on described land. The notice invites actions to satisfy the mortgage and sets forth relevant deadlines and proceedings.

State of Alabama Morgan County J. 0. Roberts Martha A. Roberts Federal Land Bank of New Orleans

Federal Land Bank sale of Morgan County mortgage property

The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans will sell at public auction on July 28 1934 the mortgaged lands in Morgan County Alabama described as the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter and other parcels totaling about 150 acres. The sale is to satisfy the indebtedness secured by Mortgage Book 306 Page 68 and is conducted by attorney CHAS. H. EYSTER.

Morgan County Alabama Federal Land Bank of New Orleans Decaar Alan Township Seven

Wade Infant Dies This Morning

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Wade died at 2 o'clock this morning at 1102 18th Avenue East. Funeral services were held in Blount County today with burial in Decatur, directed by Brown.

Emmitt Wade 18Th Avenue East Blount County Brown Decatur

Miss Earline Taylor Visits Tennessee Friends

Miss Earline Taylor is visiting friends in Waynesboro Tennessee during a brief trip. She plans to return home soon and will spend time with local acquaintances and relatives in the area.

Earline Taylor Waynesboro, Tenn

Merrimack Mills to Face Hosierymen on Ladies Day

Merrimack Mills of Huntsville meets the Hosierymen Saturday at Alabama Park at 3 30 in a key game. Bolde Black leads Merrimack with strong pitching while the Hosierymen seek a fourth straight win behind Martin or Briscoe on the mound.

Alabama Park Merrimack Mills Huntsville Merrimack Graham Collins Baker Collett Buford Black Owens Cross Roads Hosierymen Invaders Martin Briscoe Huntsville Nine

Baseball Scores From Southern and Other Leagues

Results: Southern League Knoxville 2 Birmingham 1 New Orleans 6 Chattanooga 5 Memphis 3-5 Nashville 2-0 Atlanta Little Rock postponed American League Detroit 8 Chicago 7 New York 4 Washington 0 Philadelphia 7 Boston 1 Only games scheduled National League No games scheduled International League Albany 8 Syracuse 6 Buffalo Montreal rain American Association Toledo 7 St Paul 5 Dixie Amateur Montgomery 5 Bufalo 4 Dothan 6 Union Springs 1

W.W. L. Pet Nashville New Orleans Atlanta Knoxville Birmingham Little Rock W. L New York Detroit Doe Ak Washington Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Vale Saivoniilbiy Actigeiae Boston Il Ee Union Springs Sone Ene Ee Eufaula Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta-Little Rock International League Albany Syracuse Buffalo Montgomery Bufalo Dothan

Today's games across multiple cities prompt skyline matchups

A full slate features New Orleans at Birmingham, Chattanooga at Little Rock, Knoxville at Memphis, Atlanta at Nashville, Detroit at St. Louis, Cleveland at Chicago, Philadelphia at Boston, Brooklyn at New York, Chicago at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Abbeville at Montgomery, Union Springs at Troy, and Ozark at Dothan.

Boston Brooklyn New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati

Florida Visitors Return to Home

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dix and son Keith have returned to Lakeland Florida after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dix at their Line Street home. They were accompanied to Florida by Miss Nell Beech Dix’s sister.

Frank Dix Keith Paul Dix Line Street Lakeland Fla Florida Nell Beech Dix

Canzoneri Faces Klick in Ebbetts Showdown

Tony Canzoneri headlines a lightweight clash against Frankie Klick at Ebbetts under Alphonso West Weill. The bout looms as a potential passing of the torch with Barney Ross awaiting a challenger as the sport contends with waning rivalries and a shift to bigger men.

Jack Kofoed Tony Canzoneri Dempsey Canzoneri Barney Ross Frankie Klick Ebbetts Alphonso West Weill Willie Ritchie Ad Wolgast Cadillac Wildcat Battling Nelson Klick Wolgast Frank Nelson Joe Rivers Point Richmond California Bat Rivers Rio Grande Woligast Ben Tony Chicago New York Barney Eddie Hanlon Martin Canole Aurelia Herrera Young Corbett Jimmy Britt Joe Gans Moran Pugilistica

Hosierymen Win Over Camp Team

The Alabama Hosiery Mill base aggregation defeated a strong No. 2 outfit at Alabama Park 6 to 3. Vinson and Wilkerson led the attack with multiple hits while Wilkerson and COC both contributed offensively for the visitors.

Alabama Hosiery Mill Alabama Park Aman Cntogeer Vinson Wilkerson CCC Nettled Baker Robinson Vernon Curd Flynn Williams Whisenant McRight McLehannon Harvey Hosierymen Plynn Morgan Keenum Huston Briscoe Whnsonant Coc Coc—Robinson Keenen Curdy

Higdon Family Reunites After Fifteen Years in Reliance Tenn

The Higdon family gathers at the Higdon home in Reliance Tennessee for a fifteen year reunion. Harry Higdon manager of J C Penney Co. returns to Decatur on Thursday night after visiting his old Tennessee home. He is accompanied by Mrs. Higdon and family.

Higdon Reliance Tenn Harry Higdon J C. Penney Co Decatur Tennessee

Shower Breaks Heat in Belle Mina Area

A hard shower fell at Belle Mina in Limestone County on Thursday afternoon, giving relief from recent heat. The rain stayed within the city limits, residents said, and did not spread far beyond Belle Mina.

Belle Mina Limestone County

Mrs. C. E. Barksdale Attends Royal Meeting in Atlanta

Mrs. C. E. Barksdale, local representative of Royal Company, leaves tonight for Atlanta to attend a district sales meeting on Saturday. She expects to return to Decatur on Sunday.

C. E. Barksdale Atlanta Royal Company Barksdale Royal Decatur

Wingfoots Appoint Whitt as Manager in Transitional Move

Whitt named manager of the Wingfoots succeeding J R Griffin who remains with the club as a player. Lummie, longtime infield specialist, takes on managerial duties with praise from fans as he shifts from playing to leadership in North Alabama baseball context.

Satie Decatur Santor CoAcalpaia Harteelle Cou Hartselle Sov Lummie North Alabama Lammie

Wild scoring rally as Whisonant drives in runs in CCC vs Alabama Mills

On Nettles error Williams advances and scores after Whisonant singles to second. Whisonant steals, scores on Nettle wild throw. Harvey, Flynn drive runs. multiple steals and outs decorate the inning. McMurray and Vinson pitchers with Alabama Mills 4 CCC 2 final Time 1 50 Umpires Burleson Robertson

Nettles Williams Whisonant Nettle Wilkerson McRight McLehannon Harvey Flynn Keenum Baker Robinson Wihonant Nettles Flynn Briscoe McMurray Vinsn Vinson Alabama Mills CCC Burleson Robertson ALA MILLS Abrhpore Williams Bryant Lf Vinson O xBriscoe xRan Vernon Wilkerton Curd Morgan Newman

Mrs Woodruff Returns From Leoma Visit

Mrs. George T. Woodruff and her daughter Miss Olene return Sunday from Leoma Tennessee where they have been visiting Mrs. Woodruff's sister.

George T. Woodruff Miss Olene Leoma, Tenn Mrs. Woodruff

Crowder Hurls As Athens Tops Bt. Jo Sluggers 8 to 3

Lefty Crowder pitched well for Athens allowing seven scattered blows as the Athens team defeated Bt. Jo Sluggers 8 to 3 in the contest. The win keeps Athens on top in the local standings.

Crowder Athens

George Evans Ill at Home Railroader and Singer

The many friends of George Evans a well known local railroader and singer regret to learn he is seriously ill at his home today

George Evans

Leonard Evans Called Home as Father Lies Ill

Birmingham resident Leonard Evans is summoned home to be at his father George Evans's bedside as he lies ill at an unspecified location. The notice notes the family matter without further details.

Leonard Evans Birmingham George Evans

Visit Grand Parents in Athens by Hine Family

Butler and Billy, two sons of Mr and Mrs P A Hine, visit their grandparents in Athens for the week.

Butler Billy P. A. Hine Athens

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