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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1928

Page

6

Smash Agate to Win Easy Game From Boxmen

How Auburn stars Coolie Gilchrist and Fob James drew Nashville fans as they were poised to join the team lineup. The Areb club overwhelmed the Decatur Box and Basket factory 82 to 4 in a Saturday industrial league game. Howell led with six hits, Best had four including a homer and a double, and Myers pitched seven singles allowed with no danger.

Coolie Gilchrist Fob James Nashville Auburn Courtland Agate Areb Club Louisville Decatur Basket Factory Hames Howell Best Myers Areb Pes de Re BP Aon Buchenan OO Relly McDermott Dews

Jeffries Set To Arrive Here On Wednesday

Jeffries a key player for Hughes athletic and a standout last year with the Junior Chamber of Commerce team will visit his mother before joining the Citizens' Art Camp on June 8. He will stay for about nine days before returning for the summer.

Jeffries Hughes Athletic Ams Citizens Happy

Traffic Court Deals With Lights and Stop Signal Violations

Traffic cases occupied police court this morning with many charged for operating cars without proper lights and numerous cases for failure to obey stop signals.

Decatur Visitor Roy Chambers Spotted in Nashville

Roy Chambers a well known local merchant was among Decatur visitors in Nashville during the weekend.

Roy Chambers Decatur Nashville

Baseball scores from yesterday across three leagues

In the Southern League Nashville defeated Birmingham 8 to 2 while Atlanta beat Chattanooga 5 to 4 and New Orleans won 32 to 7 over Mobile. In the American League St Louis toppled Cleveland 10 to 8 and Chicago and Detroit tied 2 to 2 with Washington beating Philadelphia 4 to 1. The National League saw Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 0 and Boston 4 to 3 over Brooklyn while Cincinnati 2 St Louis 0 and New York 6 to 2 over Philadelphia. The American Association list shows Kansas City 6 St Paul 4 in 12 innings, Indianapolis 6 Toledo 3, Milwaukee 7 Minnesota 3 and Columbus 2 Louisville 4.

St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn New York American Association Kansas City St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Minnelis Columbus Louisville Binbo Th. Pet Prkee St. Louis Sd Benetawete Enereee Conca Mills Werd Iggins Cf Pratehon Club Sherril Teague Minneapolis Sos Deaneee Richardson Il Ov

Ipana Troubadours Honor War Songs In Memorial Broadcast

The Ipana Troubadours present a Memorial Day program of Civil War Spanish American and World War songs. The broadcast runs 9 to 9:30 Eastern Daylight Saving Time on 27 Red Network stations with selections like Over There Tenting Tonight and Good Bye Dolly Grey.

Ipana Troubadours Stara Stripes Forever Mother Dolly Grey Bluebell Tipperary Madeloin Red National Broadcasting Company

State Engineer Aids Malaria Control Effort

C C Kiker, state health department malaria expert, arrived in the city to advise on malaria work in the county. He will review mosquito control measures such as draining oiling and screening and assist local health authorities with Claude Johnston on field projects. He plans a preliminary county inquiry and offers advisement.

C. C. Kiker Kiker Riker Claude Johnston Decatur

Bible presented to Mrs Sallie Rose at church service

Reverend S O Kimbrough led a church ballot contest at Central Methodist Church in the Masonic hall selecting the most beautiful soul. Mrs Sallie B Rose won, with Mrs Sam Blackwell second, Mrs H O Troup third, and Mrs F L Carswell fourth.

Sallie B. Rose Central Methodist Church Masonic Hall Sam Blackwell H. O. Troup F. L. Carswell S. O. Kimbrough Rose

Limestone curb market grows with two sellers from Tanner

The Limestone area gains two curb market sellers from Tanner as the Bee Line highway opens. Decatur and Morgan County farmers show daily gains, with more sellers expected from Limestone.

Decatur Morgan County

Letterheads in any quantity are printed

A brief item notes that Letterheads in any quantity are printed in the commercial print section of The Daily, signaling a service offering for local businesses and individuals. The notice highlights printing capacity and suggests using the paper for promotional stationery.

Bee Line Highway Paving May Finish In Thirty Days

Thirty working days are believed sufficient to complete the paving project on the Bee Line highway between Athens and Ardmore. Fair weather will enable crews to proceed rapidly and meet the schedule.

Athens Ardmore

Bridge Bill Clears House to Bridge Cootchie River

Washington May 28 The Steagall bill to build a bridge over the Cootchie River in a county Alabama passed the House and was sent to the Senate. The action follows a bridge campaign and funding discussions.

Washington Senate Cootchie River Alabama

Where They Play Today Schedule

Birmingham at Nashville. Mobile at New Orleans. Little Rock Memphis off day. Atlanta at Chattanooga. Chicago at St. Louis. Washington at Boston two games. New York at Philadelphia. Only games scheduled.

Southern League Birmingham Nashville Mobile New Orleans Little Rock Memphis Atlanta Chattanooga Chicago St. Louis Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Awe Pet Memphis Itmingham New Bibcahe Narhep Little Rock

Cooper-Wells Rally Stuns Mill Men In Industrial Loop

Cooper-Wells rallies late to defeat Connecticut Mills 12 to 9 in a tense industrial loop game on the mill diamond. McCoy pitched amid wildness as hosiery makers loaded the bases and chased runs, Payne made a diving catch, and Richardson was hurried to the mound without stopping the rally.

Cooper-Wells Cooper-Weilla Oun Honing Connecticut Mills Ry Makers McCoy Millman Richardson Payne Simpson

Proper Name Emphasized Swimming Pool Hygiene

Malone pool manager Kyle Frazier explains that modern pools, unlike ancient baths, use daily water changes, filtration, and chlorination to prevent disease. He notes about 3000 dollars was spent on a filtering system to ensure fresh water daily for safety and cleanliness.

Kyle Frazier Malone Swimming Pool Ronnie Frazier Malone Pool

More Bleachers Planned for Mills Diamond Attendance

Additional seating will be installed at the Connecticut Mills baseball diamond to accommodate Saturday crowds. Overflow caused access problems and more bleachers will be built this week with some work on the field itself during ai44 week.

Connecticut Mills

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