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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

6

Barons Rally to Sweep Doubleheader Over Orleans Pels

Wild two game set ends with Barons overcoming early deficit to win 13-3 and 4-3. Chattooga and Memphis deliver timely hits as Noogans score heavily in seventh, while Atlanta gains both wins despite being outhit. Lions, Moon, and Traveler noted in chaotic tilt with multiple rallies and late surges.

Barons Orleans Chattooga Memphis Chicks Noogans Atlanta Vols Aother Lit- I Leo Moon

Dooley Gilchrist Likely Recalled by Volunteers

Nashville sports writer predicts Dooley Gilchrist and Buck Ellis may be recalled by the Tennessee Volunteers after graduation and a season with Burlington Iowa. The piece notes the pair’s strong spring training and hints at possible medal contention for the Vols.

Dooley Gilchrist Dooley Gilchris Courtland Nashville Foligi Aulthis Burlington Vols Buck Ellis Auburn Gong Good ‘Inington Blinky Nashville Tennessean Sportstar Nashue Mostofa

Same Pistol Takes Lives of Two Men

ERRACOCLD June 30 AP reports a pistol used seven years earlier to end Frank Stat ante’s life. The same weapon allegedly caused a new fatal shooting killing another man, linking past and present gun violence.

Erracocld Frank Statante

Morgan Court Hears Seventeen Decisions In Morgan

Seventeen decisions were issued today by the Morgan state supreme court and thirty one by the state court prior to summer adjournment. A special term will be held first Monday in August to complete a number of undecided cases. Included in the supreme court docket is the Yee case from Sean Was and the Meade v. State appeal.

MERV Oreventeen State Supreme State Court Supreme Court Sean Odttrey Morgan County Eee Court of Appeals

Baseball schedule for today by leagues

In the Southern League Nashville visits Little Rock. Chattanooga plays Memphis. New Orleans faces Birmingham. Mobile goes to Atlanta. In the American League St Louis visits Detroit. Cleveland meets Chicago. Washington plays Philadelphia and New York visits Boston. In the National League Pittsburgh travels to St Louis. Chicago visits Cincinnati. Boston at New York. Philadelphia at Brooklyn.

York Cleveland Boston Moat Ae L. St. Louis Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Southern League Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Atlanta St. Louis Detroit Chicago Washington National League

Yesterday's Results Across Baseball and Weather Averages

Yesterday recorded scores include Little Rock 3 Nashville 2 and Memphis 13 Chattanooga 9. Seelse' beat New Orleans 4 2, Atlanta 4 3, Mobile 8 2. Philadelphia 6 New York 4. Cleveland 9 Chicago 8. St Louis 9 Pittsburgh 4. Some games affected by rain with Washington Boston and Boston New York rained out. Only games scheduled.

Little Rock Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Seelse New Orleans Atlanta Mobile Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston New York

Forty Miners Feared Dead After Fire In Roché La Moliere

In Roché La Moliere France a coal dust fire trapped about forty miners after a blaze erupted in a pile of dust. About a dozen workers escaped from the sector, leaving forty unaccounted for and feared dead.

ST. Etienne France Roché la Moliere

Warrants Issued After Mine Strike Clash in Missouri

Warrants charging six people with attempted murder and inciting to riot were issued after a mine strike clash near the Western Coal and Mining Company No 23 in Minden Missouri. Oklahoma miners en route to work were halted by about 250 union sympathizers and fired upon. four of five were wounded, two seriously, while two pickets were hit by bullets. Walter and Dave Mays were listed in critical condition.

Minden Western Coal and Mining Company Oklahoma Walter Dave Mays

Earl Barnes to Preach at Central Baptist Church

Earl Barnes son of W T Barnes will occupy the pulpit at Central Baptist church on Sunday morning in Rev James Allen Smith's absence in Dothan Alabama for a short vacation. Sunday evening features a special musical program arranged by C F E Lowery who is directing musical programs at the Central Baptist tabernacle.

Earl Barnes W. T. Barnes Central Baptist Church James Allen Smith Dothan Ala C. F E. Lowery Central Baptist Tabernacle

Masons to Confer Degrees in Decatur Chapter Meeting

Decatur Chapter No. 38, R. A. M. will meet Friday evening July 6 to confer the Master Mason degree on several candidates.

Decatur

Yankees Shut Out by Athletics in Philadelphia Clash

The Yankees lost to Connie Mack’s Athletics 6 to 4 at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to end their series. The A’s rallied in the ninth inning to secure the win as about 1,000 fans watched. New York hitters collected 14 hits in the game.

New York’ Yankees Shibe Park Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Quaker City Huggmen Yankees Emke Cove Cleveland White Sox George Grant Ander Sox Hudlin

Troop 16 Heads to Camp Ki-Yem for Weeklong Outing

Twenty five Boy Scouts of Troop 16, of Soy Scouts of America, depart from Westminster Presbyterian church at 7 AM for a week at Camp Ki-Yem. Scoutmaster Bob Clark leads the group with Rev. E N Hart as camp advisor. Transportation is provided.

Scouts of America Ki-Y Bob Clark E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church

Pastor's Union Meeting Set For Monday At 10

The Pastor's Union convenes Monday at 10 AM at the Y M C A with Rev E N Hart presiding. Vice President Hart will lead if Rev Charles H Turner remains away after resigning the presidency.

E. N. Hart Rev. Hart Charles H. Turner

Knights of Pythias to Install Officers Monday

Members of Hermoine Lodge Knights of Pythias will meet at the lodge rooms on Bank street Monday evening at eight o clock for the installation of recently elected officers.

Hermoine Lodge Knights of Pythias Bank Street

Program Almost Finished By Order For July Meeting

The Fourth of July Junior Order United American Mechanics meeting nears completion. An address by Senator Hugo Black of Alabama is planned to feature the event.

Order United American Mechanics Hugo Black Alabama

Court Adjourned By Judge Lowe

Judge W. S. Lowe, presiding over a county court term, adjourned the court late Friday after a session that included non-jury criminal cases.

Lowe W. S. Lowe

Is in Falkville Bud Davis at legal business

Deputy sheriff Bud Davis is in Falkville today on legal business visiting the county offices and meeting with officials.

Falkville Bud Davis Palkville

Farrell's Narrow Open Victory Caps Stroke Play Triumph

Johnny Farrell edges Bobby Jones in a tense playoff to win the Open, finishing with 294 and a decisive late putt. Farrell, veteran since 1920, had previously tied, nearly winning in 1926 and 1927, and finally overcomes a tough field to claim the title at last.

New York Johnny Farrell Bobby Jones Johnny Origade Farrell Miami Leach Ray Sesena Becaise Jones

Funeral for Joe Russell Held at First Methodist Sabvonia

Funeral services for Joe Russell head of Twin City Chevrolet in Sabvonia are set for Sunday at 2 30 in First Methodist Church. The cortege will depart early Sunday by motor for Carrollton with interment in Georgia. He is survived by wife and one son Joe Jr and two brothers Gus and William T Russell of Atlanta plus several relatives. Brown Funeral Directors.

Joe Russell Twin City Chevrolet ‘Company First Methodist Church Sabvonia Coai Carrollton Georgia City Brown Atlanta C. A. Bowman Keokuk Iowa Russell E. F. Floyd J. Frank Alred C. J. Alred E. A. Adkins

Fourth of July games to be chosen by Corbitt and Garrett

Lester Corbitt and J E Garrett, managers in the industrial circuit, plan a meeting tonight to decide Fourth of July matchups. A double bill is likely, with both games at Connecticut Mills diamond probably starting at 2 pm. Interest centers on a potential Junior Chamber of Commerce versus Arab club clash after their 1-0 win Thursday.

Lester Corbitt J. E. Garrett Connecticut Mills Diamond Qghamber of Commerce Louisville and Nashville

Lundy Whitt Goes On Vacation From Liggett and Myers

Lundy Whitt a salesman for Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co begins a several days vacation. He will build a home in Decatur to enjoy healthful conditions.

Lundy Whitt Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co Decatur

Local Red Men Lodge Plans Officer Installation

Local Red Men lodge schedules installation of officers next Wednesday at the regular meeting. E Up ton will be installed as sachem of the local order.

E. Upton

Falkville Resident C W Brown Visits City on Business

C W Brown of Falkville was in the city today on a business mission, stopping at local offices and meeting contacts to discuss upcoming deals and potential partnerships.

C. W. Brown Falkville

Pirates Fall to Cardinals as Waner Homers with Bases Loaded

Paul Waner hit a bases loaded homer in the ninth but the Pirates lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. Harper doubled Roettger triple. Cards had nine runs and a triple off Kremer. Reds beat Cubs 4 2 behind Luque. Cubs stay two games back.

Paul Waner Pirates Cardinals St. Louis Paul Les Kremer Harper Roettger Cincy Reds Charley Root Percy Jones Adolpho Luque Cubs Hack Wilson Luque Reds

Speed Limit Becomes Topic in Confession at Harrogate

George Bernard Shaw says he has driven for 20 years and covered over 100000 miles with only one prosecution. He recalls passing a police control at 27 miles per hour and remarks the officers were civil and pleased the event would appear in the paper.

Harrogate Yorkshire George Berns Shaw 1 Stables’ Association Shaw Wes

Envelopes Printed On Time In Printing Dept

Envelopes are produced in any quantity on schedule in the commercial printing department. The statement confirms timely output and department capability to handle orders efficiently.

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