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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1928

Page

6

Mandel Easily Retains Light Welter Title

Sammy Mandell defeated Jimmy McLarnin in 15 rounds at Polo Grounds to retain the world lightweight championship. Mandell's elusive defense and sharp left jab blunted McLarnin's all-out assault, leaving the challenger battered with a swollen eye and bleeding nose as Mandell remained the champion.

Associated Press Polo Grounds Jimmy McLarnin Sammy Mandell Leonard California McArnis Sammy McLarnin Tire Jimmy Dave Trishman Mandell Cough Tee Larnin

Creek Club Seeks Fresh Schedule After Recent Games

Town Creek ball club and rivals including Courtland iehton played last season with Decatur and Commerce. Arrangements for future matches depend on players duties. A Thursday afternoon meeting may set a straight schedule with no return agreement.

Town Creek Ssavho Courtland Iehton Town Creek Last Decaturae Folsbie

Opening of Malone Pool Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd gathered for the opening of Malone pool for the summer season on Monday. Adverse weather did not deter attendance and the pool, under manager Kyle Frazier, is expected to be popular throughout the year.

Malone Pool Kyle’ Frazier

Andrew Caddell Scheduled to Return Home This Week

Andrew Caddell a University of Alabama student is set to return home Wednesday evening for the summer holidays. The plan confirms students preparing to enjoy the break after exams and campus duties.

Andrew Caddell University of Alabama

Valley Visitors Report Travels Across Alabama

A listing of visitors touring Alabama includes F. Sparkman of Huntsville Jolly and B H Rice with Florence names C aley and C C Car Montevallo Margaret Dean Athens E F Holt Athens B Hall Huntsville J B Gil Florence R C Davis and others visiting towns like Florence Florence and Athens during the period.

Alaama F. Sparkman Huntsville Jolly Florence B. H. Rice Nee Lee Glenn Caley C. C. Car- Montevallo Margaret Dean Athens E. F. Holt B. Hall J. B. Gil R. C. Davis

Indiana asks court to block Mississippi on shoe tariff case

Indiana seeks supreme court action urging the next term to rule on the Mississippi case about a trade restriction. The brief references Hyer opposition and related legal arguments, with emphasis on binding precedents.

Washington Indiana Ippi Inakay

House Bill Appropriations for Additional Hospital Funds Passed

A Senate vote approved a bill authorizing 5.9 million dollars for additional hospital funding aimed at aiding afflicted populations. The measure moving to the president awaits final action.

Senate

Mrs R R McClure Nearing Return Home After Operation

Mrs R R McClure of 411 Prospect Drive has shown marked improvement following surgery at T C I hospital in Birmingham and plans to return home in about a week.

R. R. McClure Prospect Drive T. C. I. Hospital Birin

Shoals Port Night Session Sought For Muscle Shoals Plan

Washington reports a night session was requested to consider the Muscle Shoals port but no agreement for a final vote tonight was reached. The session would end at 10 30 p m under the terms.

Washington Muscle Shoals Curtis o/ Kangas

Legislature faces two thirds Senate vote on funding package

The additional money would add more than 6 million dollars to the fund. Final enactment hinges on a two thirds Senate vote.

Senate

Aerial Ambassador Emilio Carranza Plans Nonstop Flight

Mexican 22 year old Captain Emilio Carranza undertakes a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Washington to reciprocate Lindbergh’s goodwill and mirror the Spirit of St. Louis flight. The voyage aims to strengthen ties with the United States as Carranza pilots the aircraft toward the capital.

Emilio Carranza Mexico City Washington Lindbergh Ranza Spirit of St. Louis

Baseball Tonight Rivalries Across Leagues

Southern League matchups include New Orleans at Nashville Birmingham at Memphis Mobile at Chattanooga Atlanta at Little Rock. American League features St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York. National League games include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati New York at Brooklyn Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at Boston with two games.

Ingham Ie Memphis Orleans Eae al Chattanooga Ween Cesana tRaove York Tanner Tenes Bios Lea En Ie New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Rer Etre Borton Philadelphia Southern League New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Moile Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Washington Boston National League Cincinnati Pteerete Mobile

Yesterday's baseball scores and spring camp notes

Yesterday's results feature several games with scores from Washington Philadelphia Boston New York St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and others. Links note 139 juniors at Auburn attended a six week NL camp for ROTC training with Cecil C. McMillan and James N. Nicholson of Decatur listed among trainees.

Auburn Cecil C. McMillan James N. Nicholson Decatur

Ticket Sale For Minstrel To Begin At Central High

Ticket sales for the Dixie Minstrels presented by Central High School students will start Friday June 1. Marvin R. Rankin and Margaret West, assistants directing, announced.

Dixie Minstrels Central High School Will. Éday Marvin R. Rankin Margaret West

Program Rehearsals Undergoing Regular Intervals

Rehearsals are being conducted at regular intervals and the program is slated to be rounded into shape as it develops. The text notes ongoing efforts to refine the program structure and timing.

Daily print department fragment

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Arebs Meet 26 Team Next Month In Industrial League

Arebs plan to meet the Junior Chamber of Commerce on a Thursday in June to replace a rained out game at Malone Park. The decision preserves the Industrial League schedule while a Connecticut Mills versus Decatur Box and Basket Company playoff remains unsettled and will be arranged soon.

Decatur Prospect Park City Park Arebs Mber of Commerce Malone Park Areda Connecticut Mills Decatur Box and Basket Company

Ellenen Pitcher Out With Illness

Kelton star right hander of Louisville and Nashville Arca club is out of the game due to illness. His early recovery and return to form are expected.

Kelton Louisville Nashville Arca

The Daily Delivers Bulk Life Sheets

A notice notes The Daily distributes life or second sheets in bundles of 500 or more. The item highlights bulk distribution practices and packaging details for readers and distributors.

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