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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1927
Page
6
Reports show mixed results as the Crackers defeated the Barons 64 and the Pels were shut down by Scott. The Giants beat the Dodgers 19 to 7, while the Mackmen upset the White Sox 13 to 9. Lazzeri homered for the Yankees as Cleveland rallied late. Lyon pitched Detroit to a win with a homer and strong defense.
A reader notes a Dallas pharmacist claims a new stomach trouble remedy relieves constipation dyspepsia bloating and gas. Former sufferers say the discovery gives new hope and many endorse the treatment despite informal reports.
The schedule lists Southern League games: Little Rock vs Nashville, Atlanta vs New Orleans, Memphis vs Chattanooga, Birmingham vs Mobile. American League features Chicago at Detroit, Boston at Philadelphia, Cleveland at St. Louis, New York at Washington. National League games include Cincinnati at Chicago, Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, and St. Louis at Pittsburgh.
The schedule shows three games with Nashville defeating Little Rock 6 to 2, Atlanta beating New Orleans 5 to 1, and Chattanooga overcoming Memphis 11 to 7.
Scores across leagues include Philadelphia 6 Boston 5 in 10 innings, Chicago 8 Detroit 1, New York 9 Washington 6, St Louis 7 Cleveland 6, New York 7 Brooklyn 10 while American Association results show Indianapolis 1 St Paul 6 and Louisville 11 Minneapolis 3. Other leagues list Reading 6 Toronto 4 and Savannah 6 Jacksonville 7 with regional standings across Sally and Piedmont leagues.
Millers fail to halt a skid as Michael Kelley guides them back for conditioning in Decatur. The game ends with Louisville edging Minneapolis 3 to 1 after a late rally, with Bohne and Kennn delivering key hits.
A collage of wry lines from newspapers features jokes about work schedules gossip and social quirks. Bits include a theatre ticket mix up a tourist question at a depot a weapon purchase a marriage jab and playful jabs about dumb bells and sugar songs.
Johnson announced the Chicago Royal Giants will be rebranded as the Decatur Royal Giants in the Negro Southern League. He believes the move yields the skeleton of a strong team capable of contending for the pennant and a shot at the world championship by facing the National Negro League winner.
Dr. L. C. Havens, director of the state laboratory system, is spending his vacation in the east visiting a number of the best known sites and institutions. He plans to observe practices and gather ideas to improve state laboratories.
The local weather bureau reports a maximum of 56 degrees for the 24 hour period amid rising temperatures and cloudy conditions.
The text argues on gender based exemptions in payment, noting a social or legal context where women are not charged in certain situations. It raises questions about fairness and suggests ongoing discussion on financial obligations and gender roles.
Decatur Hi defeated the Junior Chamber of Commerce club 8 to 2 after noon at Riverside Park. West pitched well for Decatur while Exzell’s support faltered and errors plated several runs. Riggsbee hit a home run to center. Lee added a three bagger in the ninth. Chunn and Bailey contributed timely hits. Wyker played solidly at first.
A salesman touts horn varieties by sound. A customer requests a two tone horn that plays romance phrases to a pretty woman and a louder, brash tone for a man. The dialogue mocks gendered expectations and humorous product pitches.
A batter went 1-for-5 with a single and a run as New York piled up 16 hits in the victory. The rest of the lineup produced a strong team effort with multiple players contributing to the offensive surge.
Decatur and Albany high schools settle city title at Riverside Park this afternoon. Albany likely represented by Bishop, Decatur to be defended by Napps or Lanier. Game starts at 3 30 o clock.
The Junior Commerce chapter led by President Charles, a central baseball committee member, paid one third of the spring training deficit for the Earniae Millers. They plan to retire the remaining two thirds with other measures.
Morgan County health authorities investigate a suspected typhoid fever case traced to the Eva section of the county. Health officials urge awareness and prompt medical care to prevent spread.
Nashville Elite Giknvts Mon day defeated the Decatur Royal Giants 9 to 2 in the opening game of a three game series at Malone Park. Finner Collins homered for Nashville and the clubs schedule two more afternoon games Tuesday and Wednesday.
For commercial printing call Albany 46. The Daily will deliver your work on time, neatly printed and at reasonable prices.
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