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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
8
A rain delay halted a tight game between Central high and Anniston in Malone Park after three innings with Central leading 1-0 on a walkSacrifice single sequence. Perryman held Central hitless as rain halted the late morning clash ending with both teams tied 1-1 in the two game set.
Four players declared ineligible by Commissioner Landis for failure to sign new contracts. Edd Roush Johnny Cooney Chester Nichols J. Pete Fowler must be reinstated with salary deductions if they sign later.
The Lookouts upset the Barons 7 to 4 in Birmingham as Pate and defense faltered late. Barnabe shone with a pitching and batting tear against Mobile Bears 12 to 1. Kiefer excelled as the Crackers beat the Vols 5 to 1. Chandler’s mound work aided an 8 to 4 Red and Black win and rain washed out Thursday’s slate.
At Sunningdale England May 9 Bobby Jones and the Prince of Wales teamed in a Scotch four some against Harrison Johnston and Sir Victor Sassoon. Jones survived a late bunker save while the Prince produced a clutch shot to force a decisive finish.
Nashville hosts Atlanta while Chattanooga plays Birmingham and Memphis visits New Orleans. In the American League St Louis travels to Boston Detroit goes to New York and Cleveland visits Philadelphia Chicago plays Washington. In the National League Boston meets St Louis Brooklyn faces Pittsburgh New York visits Chicago and Philadelphia plays Cincinnati.
Scores show Atlanta defeated Nashville 5 to 1 while Memphis tied New Orleans 5 to 5 after 11 innings. Chattanooga crushed Semenem 17 to 4. Little Rock beat Mobile 12 to 1. St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 to 3. Chicago beat Boston 7 to 1. Detroit lost to Washington 5 to 8. Cincinnati beat Boston 2 to 1. New York won 13 to 10 over Pittsburgh in 10 innings. Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 and St. Louis won 6 to 3. Cleveland and New York rainout remains unplayed.
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Baseball Commissioner Landis sustains Joseph Smiths claim against the Cincinnati club of the National League. Smith signed for 1500 dollars with the Reds last year, was later released on option to Peoria of the Three Eye League, and then sent to North Platte where he earned 80 dollars a month. The Reds must reimburse him within 10 days for the seasons under option.
A brief safety note advises pedestrians to walk on the left side of highways and stay out of the road center. It emphasizes staying visible and facing oncoming traffic for awareness and protection.
Alabama closes its Southern Conference season by facing Mississippi A. & M. in Starkville for two games after already clinching fourteen wins and two losses. Starling and Hilcher pace the mound staff as Fleming shines at the plate with a .400 plus average and home run power, while Dobbs and DeBardeleben provide relief.
The Cubs defeated Mr. Wilbur Robinson's Dodgers 7 to 4 in a come from behind win. Kiki Cuyler homered with two aboard in the eighth and Hack Wilson also cleared the fence to seal the victory.
Kilberry clocked 1:52 4-5 for a mile and an eighth at Downs, with splits of .48 half and 1:14 for three quarters. Tannery breezed a mile in 1:42 1-5, Crockers posted 1:15 2-5 for four quarters, and Busy carried Derby weight for a 1:44 mile with 24 2-5 seconds for the quarter.
The A's took the American League lead with a 7 to 0 rout of the Browns. In the National League the Giants strengthened their edge as the Phillies fell 6 to 5 to Wild Bill Hallahan who earned his third straight win for St Louis. The Giants out-slugged the Pirates 13 to 10 after a ninth inning rally, while the Reds beat the Braves 2 to 1 in Cincinnati on a late scoring burst.
Detroit May 9 Jackie Fields three quarters of a pound overweight after training to defend his welterweight crown tonight against Young Jack Thompson of San Francisco. Weigh in moved to 2 p.m. with Thompson at 144 pounds, three below max. Olympia Stadium predicts gate surpassing 77,000 from 1927 record. Fields to earn 37,500 and Thompson 10,000.
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