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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1927

Page

6

Barons Hold First With Narrow Win as Vols Reach Sixth

In a close set of games the Barons clinched first place by a 7-4 verdict aided by Barnes and a late surge. The Vols under Mona Jantex Hamilton won their sixth straight, beating Little Rock 11-10 with Lefty Funn delivering the key relief. Atlanta and Mobile tied at three in 11 innings while Memphis, St Louis, and New York teams posted varied results across the day’s action.

Jourdan Place Evans Larry Gilebrt Barons Barnes Vols Mona Jantex Hamilton Little Rock Lefty Funn Fred John‘son Vola

Baseball Schedule From Today’s Games

The card lists four Southern League matchups with teams in Little Rock Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis and New Orleans at Atlanta. American League games feature Boston Detroit New York Chicago Washington St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland. National League games include New York Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia and Chicago St Louis.

Little Rock Birmingham Anooga Memphis New Orleans Atlanta American League Boston Detroit iNew York Chicago Ashington St. Louis Iphia Cleveland National League New York Innati Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia York Washington

Yesterday's Results In The N LEAGUE Baseball Scores

Yesterday's results include Little Rock 21 over 10, New Orleans 7 over 4 in 11 innings, Mobile 3, Memphis 9, Chattanooga 6, Philadelphia 4, Boston 2, New York 9, Chicago 0, St Louis 5, Brooklyn 1. Only two games scheduled.

Carneer Little Rock New Orleans Mobile Memphis Chattanooga Renta Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn

Chicago Royal Giants Battle Atlanta White Sox at Malone Park

The Chicago Royal Giants now representing Decatur face the Atlanta White Sox this afternoon at Malone Park. They travel to Sheffield on Tuesday and return Wednesday for the final game of the three game series.

Chicago Royal ‘Giants Decatur Atlanta White Sox Malone Park Sheffield

Practice today as JC baseball hopefuls train at Riverside Park

About 20 candidates for the Junior Chamber of Commerce baseball team were scheduled to work out this afternoon at Riverside Park after the high school practice. The tryouts focus on securing Jay positions.

Chamber of Commerce Riverside Park Jay Glen Pop’’ Warner Carlisle Leland Stanford University

Decatur Hi Team Set for Tuesday Baseball Tilt

Decatur Hi will play on Tuesday afternoon to meet the Jays of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Jays come in after extra practice since the last meeting and aim to challenge the Hi club with added difficulty.

Decatur Hi Jays

Millers Split Weekend Twin Bill In Ohio Series

The Millers split the weekend doubleheader with Columbus, winning Saturday 4 1 and losing Sunday 3 2. Pat Malone led Minneapolis with four runs batted in Saturday while Leo Moon struggled on Sunday as Columbus avoided a sweep.

Po Sige Kelley Millers Mikisan Columbus Hoan Pat Malone Senators Leo Moon Ore Columbus Bohne Smith McCann Nicolai Kreuger Loftur Ezell McCann Bo Emmer Ellison Malone Geygan Minneapolis Fishbaugh Harris Sullivan Rie Sehifebner Kirkham Pishbaugh Loftus Ef . Smith Kreuger O Eeeell I. A

At Bat Highlights From A Short Game

In four at bats he collected two hits including a two base hit and scored no runs. He handled three chances in the field with no errors.

Huntsville to Host Albany Hi at Malone Park Tuesday

Huntsville meets Albany Hi Tuesday at 3 30 PM at Malone Park. Coach Alford has not announced starting lineups for the game.

Huntsville Hi Malone Park Albany Hi Alford

Trial date set for King Benjamin Purnell in May

A historical brief notes King Benjamin Purnell of the House of David eo faces trial in May. The text contains fragmented, humorous asides about risque reading, personal relationships, and unrelated pop culture references, reflecting noisy OCR of the period.

Benjamin’ Purnell House of David Eo

Wit and whimsy fill a row of old jokes

A string of light anecdotes and quips fills thispage from a bygone issue. The jokes poke fun at family life marriage manners and local color with playful misfires and social satire.

Decatur Plots Marketing Center Centerpiece for Catur Push

Decatur residents aim to turn the city into a marketing hub with a focus on agriculture as a farmer driven push invites local produce to a central market. Promoters urge growers to bring clean, fresh crops to showcase and sell directly in town.

Decatur Catur

Redemption notice for Second Liberty Loan bonds

Holders of Second Liberty Loan bonds are advised of the redemption date November 15 1927 and the option to exchange bonds for other government obligations. For details contact any Federal Reserve Bank or the Treasury Department in Washington through the Commissioner of the Public Debt. A W Mellon Secretary of the Treasury.

Baek Exehan Bae United Geneey Federal Reserve Bank Treasury Department

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