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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

Page

6

Strong Field Competes On Historic Links at St Andrews

In St Andrews Scotland May 13 the British ladies championship opens with strong field including Joyce Wethered and Glenna Collett. Notable entrants Marion Hollins Marion Turpine Miss Nanette Thion de la Chaume not competing. Wethered seeks first title at St Andrews aims to reclaim British crown from France and prevent American victory.

Frank H. King Associated Press ST. Andrews Scotland Rule Regulus Greece St. Andrews Bay Joyce Wethered Glenna Collett United States Marion Hollins Marion Turpine Mme Nanette Thion de la Chaume Mile Nanette le Blan Hunstaton Simone Thion de la Chaume France America

Barons crack Those Vols as Pels split bill with Memphis

Fifteen hits and eleven runs highlight the Barons offensive burst against Those Vols on Sunday while Ray Francis limited the Vols to three runs on nine hits. Frey was pulled from the mound as the Pels were forced to split a double bill with New Orleans dropping to third place.

Barons Vols Ray Francis Sturdy Black Gibson Cortazzo Vol Benny Frey Pels Chicks New Orleans Hoving New Oreeans Eddie Williams

Decatur Highs Close Home Season With Hartselle

Decatur scholastics wrap up their home season tomorrow at 3:30 PM in Malone Park facing Morgan County rivals Hartselle. A large crowd is expected for the final home game after a strong season on the diamond. Chandler or Huile to pitch for the locals. Hartselle’s starter to be announced. The district stands show eight wins and three losses with one more game at Hartselle remaining.

Decatur Malone Park Morgan County High School Hartselle Chandler Huile

Hartselle Team To Be Stronger Later

Hartselle Independent ball club plans a stronger lineup after a rough week with Louisville and Nashville shopmen. Players expected back in the Hartselle region soon will bolster the squad for the next meeting.

Hartselle Louisville & Nashville

Radio receivers planned for rural Manitoba schools

Radio receivers will be placed in the rural schools of Manitoba to extend educational broadcasts across the province. Officials aim to improve access to lessons and information for students in distant communities.

Province Manitoba Canada

Yesterday's sports results across the region

Nashville lost to Birmingham 3 to 11 while Memphis dominated 9 to 0 and New Orleans edged Mobile 2 to 1. Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 5 to 1. Little Rock fell 2 to 5 against Mobile for the listed games.

Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile Little Rock Nashville

Chicago and New York Spark Nhl Style Scores

Chicago defeats Washington 3 to 2 while New York posts a 7 to ? win as Boston loses 15 to 3 against St. Louis and Detroit gains 9 against an unknown. Philadelphia and Cleveland face rain conditions with no score given.

Chicago Washington St. Louis Boston Detroit New York Philadelphia Cleveland

St Louis Beats Brooklyn In Rain Delayed Openers

St Louis 13 Brooklyn 7 and New York 6 Chicago 6 through 11 innings amid rain. Cincinnati 8 Boston 3. Only games scheduled on the slate.

St. Louis Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston

Aerial Freight Transforms Australia’s Remote Regions

Aerial transport of freight proves vital for Australia easing supply to vast roadless and rail-less regions, delivering goods and support across remote areas where land routes are absent or difficult.

Australia

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle clues list across and down items with numbers and definitions, including musical instrument ammonia compound ancient city Arcadia enclosures for animals and more, reflecting a 1929 era crossword.

Arcadia

Hosierymen Fall to Dallas Mills in Huntsville Battle

Cooper-Wells Hosierymen visited Huntsville on Saturday and were defeated 4 to 3 by Dallas Mills. Calloway pitched well for the Hosierymen, who earned credit for their effort and showcased the industrial circuit’s strength in Decatur this year.

Cooper-Wells Huntsville Dallas Mills Club Calloway Decatur

Seven or More Children Thrive in Porto Civitanova

In Porto Civitanova Italy large families flourish with 277 households reported to have seven or more children. The scene highlights enduring family growth and local demographics.

Porto Civitanova Italy

Two Scrappers to Stage Workout in Decatur This Week

Sergeant Sammy and Brother Jackie Baker plan a public workout in Decatur this week to showcase speed ahead of their May 23 Huntsville arena bout. Fans sought a venue after a Decatur display was deemed unavailable, with the location to be announced if found.

Decatur Sammy Jackie Baker Huntsville Arena

Bengals Batter Yanks Standings Tighten AL Race

Detroit battering Waite Hoyt produced nine runs on 16 hits to tie with Philadelphia for the American League lead as the Yankees were limited to seven runs on eight hits. Babe Ruth had a double, Gehrig went hitless, and Lil Stoner closed a late Yankee rally.

Detroit Waite Hoyt Yankee Philadelphia Mackmen Bengals Hoyt Yanks Lil Stoner Earl Whitehill Babe Ruth Gehrig Browns Russell Collins St. Louis White Sox Washington Faber Burke Hadley

Decatur Boxmen take early lead in Industrial League standings

The Decatur Boxmen beat Connecticut Mills 7 3 to move first, with two wins in as many games. The Louisville & Nashville Shopmen were halted by the Jaceans 9 6 as Barfield led the Jays and Arebs backed Nelson. Ellison and Morris made notable defensive plays as crowds saw strong early-season form.

Decatur Louisville & Nashville Jaceans Connecticut Mills Barfield Jays Arebs Nelson Perie

Prettiest Toss Is Contributed By Lou Ellison

Lou Ellison made a spectacular double play for the Arebs in a Saturday game at Malone Park. He sprinted from left field to catch a short fly and threw to Slim Odom at first, doubling Walter Morris off first base.

Lou Ellison Ellison Arebs Chamber of Commerce Malone Park Short Field Slim Odom Walter Morris

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