Bee Line opening features Kiwanis Rotarians clash ends tied
Thousand spectators watched the Bee Line opener as Kiwanis and Rotary clubs played to a 2-2 tie in a two inning contest. Speed Peterson and Red Cullom led pitching while Watson’s sharp plays highlighted Rotary defense and Lawrence scored twice in the late rally. Decatur's Beeliners then edged Athens 6-5 as the main game unfolded.
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Decatur
Big Bob Chandler
Peterson
Coloradans
Kiwanis
Rotarians
Goidel
Ben Broadworth
Speed Peterson
Tigers
Watson
Rotary Club
Lawrence
John Whi
Pep
Harris
Rotary
Harry Higdon
Henry “Red” Cullom
Ernest Garrett
Mike Goidel
Ben Bloodworth
Owen “Boss” Watson
A. ©. Bailey
Joe Duncan
Julian Harris
Barrett Shelton
Warner Fussell
Sam Wilds
Pete Peterson
Marvin Rankin
John White
George Lawrence
Luther
Pep” Haris
Walter
Clapton
Athens Opener Set For Three P.M. Start At Home
Athens begins its baseball season Thursday at three o'clock against Decatur using the same park as last year. Van Buren Curren will start for the Athenians, while Bob McCarley will oppose from Decatur in his debut.
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Athens
Decatur
van Buren Curren
Bob McCarley
Ribosett
Beaking
Twelve Crimsons to Enter Track Tests
UNIVERSITY ALABAMA May 18 Coach Drew announced 12 men would enter the Southern Conference meet in Atlanta Friday and Saturday. Smith runs dashes and the relay. Scheur 440 and relay. Minnis 880. Doughty relay. Maumanee 1 mile. Phelps two mile. Hood hurdles. Lipe low hurdles and relay. Riegel pole vault. Baker high jump. Tentschert discus. Baswell shot put.
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Ala
Drew
Atlanta
Smith
Scheur
Minnis
Doughty
Maumanee
Phelps
Hood
Lipe
Riegel
Baker
Tentschert
Baswell
Freshmen Teams In South Bow to Tide
Alabama’s freshman squads under Coach Paul Barnum posted a stellar Southern Conference debut season. Football, basketball, baseball, and track each showed strong records with standout athletes likely to push varsity stars, signaling a bright future for the program.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Paul Barnum
Bama Fresh
Pacieige
Cone Alate
Decatur Narrowly Triumphs In Ninth Inning Spark
In the ninth inning Kimbrel nabbed West on a rapid peg to the bag to preserve the lead for Decatur. The box score lists two base hits for West Chandler Armstrong and three base hits for Landers with sacrifices from Evans J Lanier West McNeal and Whitt. Whitt W Wilkinson turned two double plays while Kimbrel Evans and Armstrong stole bases. Chandler and Coffman drew walks and Chandler was hit by a pitch. Time 2 00. Umpires Burleson and McCauley. Attendance 1000.
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Evans
West
Armstrong
Athens
Landers
Whitt
Hargrove
Lanier
McNeal
W. Wilkinson
Chandler
Sanders
Coffman
H. Lanier
Kimbrel
Kimblerel
wWson
J. Lanier
Burleson
McCauley
Abrhpore
Wee
Bronough
Howell
Sseornassaen
Johnson
B. Wilkinson
Scott
Tyler to Fill Pulpit at First Methodist Here
Rev. R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will fill the pulpit at First Methodist Church here Sunday morning.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
First Methodist Church
LOOKOUTS ROMP ON BARONS IN BIXBY AREA GAME
The Noogans routed the Barons 7 to 3 in a third straight win while Duster Mails limited the Barons to 11 runs after the fifth. Clarence Griffin led the Chicks to a 4 to 1 win over the Crackers. The Vels hit five homers to beat the Pels 16 to 5 as the Pels counted two long balls.
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Barons
Dixie Champs
Duster Mails
Clarence Griffin
Chicks
Crackers
Yankees Win But Fail to Tie Scoreless Innings Record
The Yankees defeated the Indians 3 to 2 extending their win streak to eight games yet missing a new record for scoreless innings. Johnny Allen started the first inning groove and Earl Averill hit a first inning homer. George Earnshaw allowed four hits as the Athletics shut out the Tigers 2 to 0. The White Sox beat the Red Sox 7 to 3, Gaston holding ten hits. The Browns swept the Nationals 11 to 2, Burke dominating. Mackmen noted.
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Indians
Johnny Allen
Earl Averill
George Earnshaw
Tigers
Athletics
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Mack
Red Sox
Gaston
Southern League Tonight’s Scheduled Baseball Games
Birmingham at Chattanooga Little Rock at Knoxville New Orleans at Nashville Memphis at Atlanta American League St Louis at Washington Chicago at Boston Cleveland at New York Detroit at Philadelphia National League Boston at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Southeastern League Macon at Jackson Montgomery at Columbus Mobile at Selma
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Mobile
Selma
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Unusual Opening Day Play Delights Bee Line Crowd
Decatur’s Howard Lanier and Charlie Howell staged a rare baseball play on opening day. Lanier caught a high fly in right field but the ball bounced from his hands, letting Howell sprint to a putout in Athens. The sequence likely saved Chandler from extra analysis against the Athenians.
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Howard Lanier
Decatur
Charlie Ed Howell
Lanier
Woody Wilkinson
Athens
Howard
Howell
Agate
Chandler
Cullman Teams Brace for Baseball Roster Cutdown
Cullman Bee Line management lists 36 eligible players under league rules. All players must be listed until June 1, when squads must trim to 15, signaling sharp roster discipline for the Cullman club.
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Cullman
Cullman Club
Gate Receipts Here Reach $109
Opening rate between Decatur and Araeal noted at 109 dollars, a sum expected to help lift the team from a financial hole created to secure equipment and sustain operations.
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Decatur
Sum Wil
Nashville Defeats New Orleans in Southern League clash
Nashville beat New Orleans 16 to 5 in a Southern League game. The report notes a rain delay affecting Little Rock at Knoxville as a secondary item.
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Nashville
New Orleans
Little Rock
Knoxville
Hartselle Opener Slated Today Against Cullman
Hartselle will officially open the Bee Line season this afternoon at 3 30 o clock with Cullman traveling to the game. The matchup is expected to draw many spectators from Decatur and Athens eager to gauge the two clubs strength.
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Hartsele
Cullman
Hartselle
Decatur
Athens
Baseball scores from major league and national league games
Results show New York and Philadelphia victories with multiple scorers. Cincinnati edged New York 2 to 1 while Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1. Chicago beat Boston 9 to 4 and St Louis won over Washington 11 to 2 with St Louis 4 Boston 3 in another matchup.
Local scoreboard fragment shows varied high school scores
The fragment lists Selma 7 Mobile 6 Columbus 12 Monery IL Jackson 12 Macon with unclear context and incomplete team names.
Teachers Meet Tonight at Southside Baptist Church
Teachers convene at seven tonight at Southside Baptist Church for a meeting followed by a 7 30 prayer service. The study topic is Soul Winning in the Church.
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Southside Baptist Church
Hosiery Mills Baseball Team to Debut Against Haleyville
The Alabama Hosiery Mills baseball club makes its local debut next Saturday afternoon against the Haleyville team. Hosierymen aim to match or surpass last season’s strong showing. Little Bit Briscoe likely to start on the mound with Paul King at catcher as turnout is expected from the hosiery mill workers and local fans.
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Alabama Hosiery Mills
Haleyville
Waller to Arrive Here on Saturday
J. W. Waller Jr catcher and outfielder with a solid record will arrive Saturday to join the Decatur club in the Bee Line league. Waller appeared in several games last year and impressed. John Miller outfielder who can fence will arrive on May.
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J. W. Waller, Jr
Decatur Ball Club
Waller
John Miller
Cotton Chopping Stage Is Reached
Lawrence County farmers are busy across the county with chopping cotton as weather swings between favorable and unfavorable. Acreage remains about the same as last year but fertilizer use is down. Dry weather helps keep the crop clean, while other crops need rain. Cold spells have not significantly slowed cotton growth yet.
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Lawrence County
Danville
Cubs Rally Past Phils for 9–4 Victory
The Cubs erased a 3–1 deficit with an eight run eighth inning led by Lance Richbourg and won 9 to 4 over the Phillies. Cards edge Braves 4–3 to reach .500 first time this year. Pirates topple Dodgers 3–1 and Reds beat Giants 2–1 as Bill Walker errors seal fate.
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Phils
Lance Richbourg
Braves
Pirates
Dodgers
Hartis
Phelps
Bill Walker
Reds
Giants
Walker
Cullman to Give a Cotton Bale Away
Cullman will give away a bale of cotton on opening night to boost Bee Line season excitement. Hartselle travels to Cullman for the season opener.
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Cullman
Cullman Baseball Management
Hartselle
Little Norman Via Dies in Danville Family Home
Little Norman Via, aged months and son of Mr and Mrs Harry Via, died at their Danville route two home Sunday at 3 AM after a long illness. Survived by parents four brothers and two sisters. Funeral conducted by Rev Hudson with interment at Johnson Chapel. Friends extend sympathy.
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Danville
Norman
Harry Via
Hudson
Johnson Chapel
Mrs Edward Jones Dies After Illness in Danville
Funeral services were held at Herring cemetery for Mrs. Edward Jones of Danville route one who died after several days illness. She is survived by her husband four children Pred Mar git Fly and Jack Jones her parents Mr and Mrs W C Angie four sisters and one lover. Entreaties of sympathy flowed from many friends.
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Danville
Herring Cemetery
Edward Jones
Pred
Margit
Fly
Jack Jones
W.C. Angie
Milan Seeks Winning Pitcher For Dixie Title Run
Milan, led by Baron, aims to shore up pitching as Birmingham papers report he seeks at least one winning pitcher to secure the Dixie championship despite cost.
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Clyde
Milan
Baron
Birmingham
Scribes Praise Alabama Hosiery Mills Press Box
Yesterday home and visiting scribes praised the Alabama Hosiery Mills for providing a press box atop the grandstand of the new park. The coop offers comfort and shelter for scorers against heat cold sun rain and other elements when completed.
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Alabama
Pepper Martin Returns to Cardinals Lineup
Pepper Martin returns to the Cardinals lineup after a weeks long injury layoff. He homered a double and a single and drew a walk to make an immediate impact.
Farmers Work Through Droughted Fields As Rain Fights)
Farmers churn through cotton fields while hoping for rain. The忙 schedule keeps them tending rows and keeping crops clean amid dry conditions.
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