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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

6

Baseball Mayhem With Cobb Ruth Pitching Romp and Slugfest

Ty Cobb appears for Detroit as the Mackmen win 26-3 in a dramatic major league debut frame. Babe Ruth blasts a first inning homer in New York as the Yankees rally to an 8-7 victory. Chicago beats Washington 4-aimed by strong pitching while Boston Sox topple Cleveland 6-6 ending their first-division hopes. Cubs top Phillies 6-3 with Wilson Hart and Stephenson homering.

Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb Mackmen Chicago Washington Sox Thurston Senators Boston Red Sox Cleveland Wiltse Indians

Decatur Pulls A Nifty Triple Play

Decatur Hi pulled a triple play yesterday afternoon against the Jays as a slow day at the plate gave way to a dazzling defensive sequence. Bob Jervis started home but was tagged at the plate, Karl Lee was nabbed at third, Brisby ended the rally by fielding seventh and taking a tag. J. Lanier Bronough Riggsbee and Gibert also took part in the rare defensive feat.

Decatur Hi Jays Paul Bob Jervis Karl Lee Brisby J. Lanier Bronough Riggsbee Gibert

Jay and Hi Tilt Ends In Eleven Frame Tie

In a nine inning plus 11 frame tilt the Junior Thams Commerce and the Black and blue diamond advocates of Decatur battled to a tied outcome. J Lanier starred for Decatur with solid pitching while Brintwell and Jones struggled for the Jays. The game concluded with darkness and both sides preparing for a Thursday practice.

Thames Commerce Decaturei Thomas Brintwell Jones Jays Tyi

Player belts seventh homer with two on in first inning

He hit his seventh home run of the year with two runners aboard in the opening frame against the Browns. He also added a single and made two plays in the field.

Browns

Albany High School baseball team heads to St Bernard

Albany High School travels this afternoon for a contest at St Bernard with a return game planned next Wednesday as part of a state league schedule.

Albany High School Phorta Ome St. Bernard Ia Tetate

Decatur Giants Take Second Straight In Exhibition Tilt

The Decatur Royal Giants defeated the Atlanta White Sox 12 to 7 in Sheffield to clinch a second consecutive win. The teams meet again this afternoon at Malone Park before the Giants travel to Evansville, Indiana for a break until June.

Decatur Royal Giants Atlanta White Sox Sheffield Tri-City Giants Malone Park Evansville Ind

Southern League Today Players and Venue Confusion

Schedule lists Nashville at Little Rock with two game times Chattanooga at Memphis Mobile at home New Orleans at Atlanta. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates multiple league matchups across the Southern League today.

Southern League Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Mobile Ham New Orleans Atlanta

Complex Major League Schedule Echoes In Early Season Flyers

In baseball daily matchups the American League features New York at St. Louis Boston at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit. The National League sends St. Louis to New York Pittsburgh to Boston Cincinnati to Brooklyn Chicago to Philadelphia.

America York Dee Phitaca Cea Ld Washington Louis Lapel Ar Airacne Pet Lovtia New York Cicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Cleveland Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Bostom Cincinnati Brooklyn

Yesterday's Baseball Results From Various Cities

Yesterday's scores show Nashville 2 over Little 6, Atlanta 5 over New Orleans 4, Mobile 2 over Birmingham 16, Chattanooga 5 tied 5 with Memphis after 10 innings, Chicago 4 over Washington 3, Boston 6 over Cleveland 5, Philadelphia 6 over Detroit 3, and New York 8 over St. Louis.

Nashville Little Atlanta New Orleans Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis Chicago Washington Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York Louisif

National football game updates with score and postponements

Chicago leads Philadelphia 6 to 3 in a National league game. Other games were postponed due to wet grounds as teams deal with field conditions.

National Chicago Philadelphia

American Association Scores and Schedule Note

Baseball scores from the American Association show Conic Kansas City defeating Columbus 5 to 2, St Paul prevailing 3 in 14 innings, Indianapolis beating Milwaukee 7 to 6, and Toledo’s game at Minneapolis postponed due to wet grounds.

American, Association Conic Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Wet Grounds

Regional Baseball Scores From Various Leagues

Summary of scattered results across multiple minor leagues including Sally League Piedmont League Western League Southeast League Virginia League Western Association and Pacific Coast League with wins and losses such as Macon over Spartanburg Augusta over Greenville Knoxville over Columbia Winston-Salem and Salisbury games and more across cities like Portland Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Macon Spartanburg Augusta Greenville Knoxville Columbia Asheville Charlotte Portland Missions Seattle Hollywood San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Sacramento

Texas and Cotton States League Scores Snapshot

Baseball scores from multiple games show Beaumont 0 Dallas 13 and Houston 9 Wichita Falls 10 San Antonio 11 Fort Worth 7 Waco 6 Shreveport 4 in Texas League. In Cotton States League Meridian 0 Monroe 4 Gulfport 10 Jackson 1 Alexardyvia 2 Halles Park 5 Vicksburg 2 Laurel 8.

Beaumont Dallas Houston Wichita Falls San Antonio Fort Worth Shreveport Meridian Monroe Gulfport Jackson Alexardyvia Halles Park Vicksburg Laurel

Nash Opening Set For Thursday At Bradley Bros

New Nash models will be on display Thursday from 3 PM to 10 PM at the Bradley Bros showroom on First Avenue Johnston Street in the new building recently completed by Dr Frank Emons Trinity physician The public is invited to view the attractive features for car owners and oil users Bradley Bros marks another progressive step since its establishment on West Moulton Street years ago

Bradley Bros Nash Bradley Bros. Somer Johnston Street First Avenue Frank Emons Trinity Esos Harabesac

Trinity Hands Oak Grove 12-1 Victory at Home

A sizable crowd watched Trinity defeat Oak Grove 12 to 1 Saturday afternoon at the former site. Trinity dominated with early offense and maintained the lead for a convincing win.

Trinity Oak Grove

Morgan County High Faces Albany Tip at Malone Park

Morgan County High hosts Albany Tip school Friday at Malone Park at 8 30 P M for their third straight home game as locals seek a win.

Morgan County. High Albany Tip School Cams Malone Park

Jays Call Off Game With Hartselle Juniors

Hartselle Independents could not arrange a game with the Jays of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at Hart selle this afternoon. A contest likely will be scheduled between the two teams for the coming week.

Hartselle

Kiwanis Club Meeting Set for Thursday

Decatur Kiwanis members are alerted to the regular weekly meeting at 12 16 at the YMCA. Officials say the gathering is very important.

Kiwanis Decatur Kiwanis Club Y.M.C. A

Earl Lee May Be Lost To J C

Earl Lee May be lost to the Junior Chamber of Commerce team after an appendicitis attack following an eleven inning game. He showed improvement the next morning and surgery was not deemed necessary, but his return to play remains doubtful.

Earl Lee Chamber of Commerce Riverside Field Lee J. C

Birmingham visitor explores asphalt developments in Decatur

Kenneth Brown of Birmingham visited Decatur yesterday en route to the northwest section. He is a representative of an asphalt machinery company and showed deep interest in local asphalt developments.

Kenneth Brown Birmingham Decatur Mr. Brown Asphalt Machinery

Dean Takes Rest From Farm Tasks

E H Dean Waldermose Springs resident and visiting businessman says he will rest from farm duties this year. He plans to go to Virginia for the summer after returning from Archer Florida where he spent the winter months. His Walhermose establishment remains open when called on by the public.

E. H. Dean Waldermose Springs Virginia Dean Archer Fla Walhermose

River level falls as gauge reads 5.9 feet

The Tennessee River continued to fall today with a local gauge reporting a depth of 5.9 feet. Weather observers note ongoing river decline through the afternoon as rainfall remains light in the region.

Tennessee

Albany'46 Printing Aid Sought for Next Job

A call to Albany'46 seeks a commercial printing representative to assist in designing the upcoming printing project. The aim is to provide professional guidance for layout, color, and production steps. The request emphasizes practical support and timely collaboration.

Albany

City Columns Chronicle Local Doings and Notes

A compact look at city happenings through newspaper columns. Readers learn about community events, notable visits, and civic notes shaping daily life in the area.

Albany Drops Ten Inning Defeat To Huntsville Crimsons

Albany Hi lost in ten innings at Maone Park as Huntsville Crimsons pitcher Ashby fanned 12 and allowed seven hits. L Bishop opened scoring with a first inning double driving in two. A tense extra frame ended on a misplay overthrows allowing the decisive run. Tapscott starred behind the plate.

Albany Hi Huntsville Hi Ma'one Park Seifa Ashtby Huntsville Crimsons Huoteville Albany L. Bishop Ashby Self Tapscott

Cold Weather Halts Millers at Minneapolis Game

The Millers could not renew their debate with the Toledo Mud Hens as cold weather forced a postponement in Minneapolis. Michael Kelley’s battered pitching staff welcomed the rest day.

Millers Toledo Mud Hens Minneapolis Michael Kelley

Purification Promises Health With Calotabs Course

Physicians say perfect purification of the system is key to health. Purify by taking Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks. Calotabs are marketed as the greatest system purifiers with a family package for 85 cents at any drug store.

Nature

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