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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

8

Tannery Impresses in Derby Trail Work at Churchill Downs

Edward F Prichard's colt Tannery moved a mile and furlong in 1 59 2 5 at Churchill Downs as Derby talk heats up. The homebred standout boosts Kentucky hopes while Gallant Fox remains a strong favorite amid unsettled weather and race-day chatter.

Louisville Edward F. Prichard Blue Grass Churchill Downs Prichard Earl Sande Fox Tannery Gallans Fox E Sun Earl of Derby Lexington Gallant Fox and Tannery Kentucky

Judd Traded From Giants to Cardinals in Immediate Swap

Former Baron Ralph Judd who sold himself to the Giants for agent by Judge Landis is swapped to the Cardinals for veteran left handed spitball hurler Clarence Mitchell. The transfer is immediate.

Ralph Judd Giants Judge Landis Clarence Mitchell

Baseball Schedule For Today Across Leagues

Nashville at New Orleans Memphis at Birmingham Atlanta at Little Rock Chattanooga at Mobile Washington at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Chicago at St. Louis.

New York Salideabana Chicago Semennacawneners Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinmnall Ennnceenceennseeeee Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia American Association Louisville Niinee Columbus Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee National League Cincinnati Philadelphia-Pittsburgh

Baseball results from the Gulf Coast League and neighbors

Baseball results list several games with scores and conditions. Nashville defeated New Orleans 7 to 4 in ten innings while Memphis beat Birmingham 6 to 5 and Mobile toppled Chattanooga 5 to 4. Other notable scores include Little Rock 10 over Atlanta 5 and Boston 10 over Chicago 8 with multiple rain delays.

Nashville New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Mobile Chattanooga Little Rock Atlanta

Derby Odds Shift Ahead of Louisville Runoff

Tannery moved from 100 to 1 on snow covered ground to about 3 to 1 while Gallant Fox heads toward the post at 8 to 5 or 6 to 5 if the track stays favorable. E R Bradley repeats as a Derby contender with Breezing Through and Buckeye Poet posting the week’s fastest miles and a quarter workouts 2 11 4 5 and 2 12 3 5 respectively.

Gallant Fox William Woodard Jockey Club of New York Kentucky E. R. Bradley Breezing Through Buck- Eye Poet

Athletics Rally From Behind in World Series and Huskies Row East

The article notes the Oakland Athletics ability to win from behind in key 1929 world series moments and highlights Glenn Wright and Al Simmons as top pinch hitters. It also marks the University of Washington rowing program’s twentieth eastward invasion anniversary, detailing Washington’s historic shows on Lake Mendota and the Hudson from 1913 to 1928 and current prospects under coach Al Aldrickson.

House of Mack Cubs Charley Root Pat Malone Shibe Park Athletics A's Mackmen A’s Glenn Wright Brooklyn al Simmons Cobb University of Washington Rockies Huskies Lake Mendota Hiram Conibear Washington Wisconsin Badgers Poughkeepsie Ed Leader Leader Yale Hudson California Columbia

Cagles Believed Enroute Home From West Point Marriage

The Cagles, Kris Christian Cagle and Marion Mumford Haile, were believed Thursday night to be returning to Louisiana after his resignation from West Point. A Times Square hotel official confirmed his claim of being on the way but denied other assertions about the couple.

New York Christian Keener Cagle Lindberghs Louisiana West Point Marion Mumford Haile Baton Rouge Army Times Square

Glenna Collett Reaches British Women's Final

Glenna Collett advances to the British women's golf championship final after two tight battles at Formby England on May 16. She defeats Hilda Cameron Scotland and Enid Wilson England by one hole to reach the 36 hole final against Diana Fishwick.

Formby England Glenna Collett Hilda Cameron Scotland Enid Wilson Helen Hicks Enid Wison Diana Fishwick Miss Collett

Limestone Cotton Is A Month Late In Limestone County

Limestone County cotton is about a month late due to a severe drought that persisted through April and early May. Some fields remain unplanted as farmers waited for rain while overall acreage mirrors last year with a slight potential decline.

Athens Ala Limestone County

Fishwick Advances to Finals in Notable Eire Land Duel

Fishwick defeats Daisy Ferguson of Ireland in the morning and Kathleen McDonald in the afternoon to reach the final. Despite rain reducing galleries, about 2 000 watched Collett Wilson and Hicks on the gallery as Miss Fishwick, favored by experience, eyes the championship after a strong showing.

Galeries Hicks Wilson Collett-Wilson Fishwick

Falkville Athlete Will Be Married This Month

Falkville native Howell Long who captained Auburn’s football team last year and set a strong athletic record will wed Miss Sarah Summerford after his graduation this month. Miss Summerford is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Summerford of Falkville, prominent local residents.

Howell (Shorty) Long Falkville Auburn Sarah Summerford Arthur . Coy . Summerford

Statement from coach upon leaving West Point for Mississippi A&M

The coach described leaving West Point with deep regret and high respect for officers and cadets. He said he and Mrs. Cagle are returning to Louisiana and that he will begin duties as football coach at Mississippi A&M in September. He emphasized uncertainty about other future plans.

West Point Corps of Cadets

Cupid Claimant Of Tiger Chief On A May Day

Auburn Alabama May 16 Special Dan Cupid claims Auburns 1929 football team members who graduate in 1930. Howell Shorty Long the teams captain and versatile star will marry Sarah Summerford of Falkville later this month.

Auburn Ala Dan Cupid Cupid Plainsmen Howell Shorty Long Sarah Summerford Arthur Coy Summerford Falkville

Tide Rival Emerges In Diamond Title Bid

Alabama basketball seeks Southern Conference crown as rival Virginia Polytechnic posts a .833 winning percentage with 10 wins and 2 losses while Alabama shows 15 and 3.

Bama Virginia Poly The Tide

Jones Elected Bank Director

Bobby Jones has been elected a director of the First National Bank of Atlanta after his arrival in England. He has accepted the position as part of his expanding business activities amidst his golf career.

Bobby Jones England First National Bank of Atlanta

Long receives diploma from Alabama Polytechnic Institute

After Long receives his diploma from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute on May 30, the event marks the culmination of a youthful romance that began in Falkville.

Long Alabama Polytechnic Institute Falkville

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