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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

6

Cardinals Rally To Beat Giants In Ninth Inning

The Cardinals surged to a 5 3 win over the New York Giants in the ninth after Carl Hubbell faltered late. Chick Hafey opened with a single, Adams sparked the rally, and Jimmy Collins delivered a key RBI hit as the Cards erased a 3 2 deficit.

Cardinals New Yorkster Giants Tly Carl Hubbell Hubbell Chick? Hafey Gelbert Mancuso Adams Blades Jimmy Collins Gacker Robins Reds Frederick Bissonette Chuck Klein Phils Cubs Klein Bucs Braves Tom Zachary

Zaharias Kno cks Out Blackstock In Birmingham Card

George Zaharias defeated Dynamite Blackstock in about 20 minutes at the Birmingham municipal auditorium causing Blackstock to require medical assistance. The match ended when the referee counted Zaharias’s back for victory as Blackstock could not answer the bell for the second fall.

George Zaharias Dynamite Blackstock Birmingham Municipal Auditorium Birmingham Post American Legion Blackstock Zaharias George Tommy Marvin Jack Zornas Zornas Alabama Freddie Sington Foots Clements Marvin Jack

Jimmy McGinnis to Meet Baker at Huntsville Punch Bowl

Jimmy McGinnis the Mobile fighter who beat K. O. Terry in Birmingham returns to face Tommy Baker Friday night at the Huntsville Punch Bowl under the Madison County Post of the American Legion.

Jimmy McGinnis Mobile Battler Birmingham K. O. Terry Tommy Baker Huntsville Madison County Amercan Legion

Marvin's Hand X-Ray Tape Scrutinized By Commission

Chief Tommy Marvin faces scrutiny as opponents claim a tape used on his hand gives an advantage in chin locks. Alabama officials plan an X-ray to determine if the device is a protective aid or a weapon for altering holds.

Tommy Marvin Alabama State Commission Marvin

Regular Classifieds Promise Steady Profits for Readers

Regular classified ads promise steady profits for readers as they promote consistent earnings through ongoing listings. The brief notes explain opportunities across various sections and emphasize reliability and regularity in returns.

Classified Ads Offer Time Savings and Big Savings

A reader notes classified ads save time and money, arguing they help find bargains quickly and compare offers efficiently across listings from local merchants and services.

Southern and American league baseball schedule today

Today s card lists several games across the Southern and American Leagues. Nashville visits Chattanooga while New Orleans travels to Mobile and Birmingham meets Atlanta. In the American League Boston faces Chicago and Washington visits St Louis with New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland. The National League features Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia. The American Association slate shows Kansas City at St Paul Louisville at Columbus Milwaukee at Minneapolis and Indianapolis at Toledo.

Pet St. Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Sia Southern League Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans Mobile Birmingham Atlanta American League Boston Chicago Washington New York Atroit Cleveland National League Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis American Association Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Toledo

Trinity Baseball Barbecue Plans For July Fourth

The Trinity baseball club under Frank Emens plans a July Fourth barbecue at Seneca Springs. Proceeds benefit the club. An all day picnic starts at seven with two morning games and one in the afternoon.

Trinity Trinity Baseball Club Frank Emens Seneca Springs

Trinity Defeats Decatur Wildcats 12-3 in Afternoon Clash

Trinity took an early lead and rolled to a 12-3 victory over the Decatur Wildcats on Saturday. Pitchers Harvey and Eu Banks allowed 11 Trinity hits as Sheats and Grantland starred for the winners.

Trinity Sheats Grantland Decatur Wildcats Harvey Eubanks

Call the Game For Three o'clock Sure

The Athens versus Alabama Hosiery Mills game is set for three o clock Wednesday at Alabama Mills field. Briscoe and Collier will pitch for the Millmen while Slick Coffman and Curren start for the Athenians.

Athens Alabama Hosiery Mills Alabama Mills Briscoe Collier Slick Coffman Curren

Bradford Defeated In Carpenter Cup Match at Valley Club

J. B. Red Bradford lost the lone match in the Carpenter cup at Valley Country club on Monday. He was defeated by Dr. Cara Way in a second flight encounter. Play was to resume that afternoon, the day typically light for matches at the course.

J. B Red” Bradford The Valley Country Club Mr. Bradford Dr. Caraway

Marine Hurler Is Hit Hard By Pels

Don Hawkins, trying out with the Mobile Marines, was hit hard by Pelicans during a practice drill, suffering a setback as coaches assess his readiness and future roster chances.

Pels Don Hawkins

Baseball Scores From Evening Games Across Cities

Nashville off day schedule listed. New Orleans defeated Mobile 8 to 1. Birmingham at Atlanta night game with Philadelphia 5 Detroit 6 Washington 7 Chicago 9. Boston 4 St Louis 2. New York 6 to 2. Cleveland 15 4. Chicago 10 Philadelphia 11. St Louis 5 New York 3.

Southern League Nashville New Orleans Mobile Birmingham-Atlanta

Blake Chosen Referee for Schmeling Stribling Title Fight

Cleveland selects George Blake of Los Angeles to referee the 15 round heavyweight title bout between Max Schmeling and Bill Stribling at Municipal Stadium Friday night. Local promoter Tommy McGinty considered. Blake to join from Chicago after a cross country trip.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Boxing Commission George Blake Los Angeles Max Schmeling Bill Stribling Municipal Stadium Tommy McGinty Blake Fidel Labarba Chicago Pacific Coast Schmeling Stribling Conneaut Lake Geauga Lake Georgia

Pets Rally as Powers Leads New Orleans Hit Parade

Powers stars for New Orleans with three hits in five at bats as the Pets surge past opponents 3 to 1. The standout performance highlights a sharp offensive game and solid support from the lineup.

Pets Mike Powers New Orleans

Jones Sits Out as U S Ryder Cup Battles Britain

Bobby Jones, the former world golf champion, watched from the sidelines while the United States Ryder Cup team faced a British squad at Scioto Country Club in Columbus.

Scioto Country Club Columbus Bobby Jones

Bozo to Fight Norris on Cleveland Card July 3

Bozo the Birmingham clown appears on the Cleveland championship card facing Norris of California in a four round bout. Norris is described as little known in the east but said to be capable. The event headlines the card for July 3.

Battling Bozo Cleveland Birmingham Norris East

Pressley Seeks Another Chance in Ring Comeback

Sheffield boxer Raymond Pressley seeks another chance after a poor Huntsville bout. He blames inexperience and stage fright for the defeat and asks for a rematch to prove his gameness before the Alabama Athletic Commission.

Raymond Pressley Sheffield Alabama Athletic Commission Huntsville Pressley

Delivers Sermon Rev Louis B Hart Delivered His

Rev Louis B Hart delivered his sermon noting enduring faith and community guidance amid regional challenges. The service emphasized moral resilience and service to neighbors.

Louis B. Hart

Leaders Beat the American Loop in Baseball Action

The Yankees lost to Cleveland 15 to 6 in a four game series. The Tigers edged the Athletics 6 to 3 with Johnson driving in the winning run in the ninth. The White Sox beat the Nationals 9 to 7 as Browns’ eight game streak ended with a 4 to 2 Red Sox victory behind Moore’s pitching.

Aican Yankees Cleveland Johnson Tigers Ander White Sox Rumeqners Browns Red Sox Moore

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