Wresting Show Promises High Action in Decatur Park
Promoter Chris Jordan brings four top middleweights to Alabama Hosiery Mills park at 8:15 PM Tuesday. The main event pits Oregon Wildcat from Eugene against Doc Burns the wrestling chiropractor with prior clashes. Also featured are Pete and Bailey Drake with Freddie Knichel in a prior showdown. A Decatur band will provide music and local fans are urged to attend for a lively, clean sport night.
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Hosierymen Take First Lose Next In Weekend Baseball Split
The Alabama Hosiery Mill knitters split a weekend series with Leoma Tennessee All-Stars. They won 10 to 7 in Saturday’s game at Alabama Mills field, then lost 4 to 1 in Leoma on Sunday. Pickens started strong, Leoma answered with seven runs in the eighth. Bob Chandler pitched in relief for Leoma sealing victory. Evans scored the Knitters’ lone run in the eighth.
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Stribling Arrives in Huntsville for Outdoor Show
More than 4,000 greet W L Stribling on his Huntsville arrival at 4 p m as he plans to face Johnny Freeman in the Legion outdoor show. Mayor McAllister and Legion officials welcome him at the Russel Erskine hotel while arena at Martin park prepares for 10 000 spectators.
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Babe Ruth Returns to Form with Slugging Pace
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees appears to regain his stroke as he hit his 14th circuit clout of the season and his third homer in three days. He now trails leader Jimmy Foxx in home runs while Lou Gehrig lags behind in his stride.
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Association Tightens Bonds Across Church and Sports
A historical note describes people drawing closer through church gatherings and public amusements such as picture shows boxing wrestling or ball games highlighting community ties across activities.
Southern League Scores and Fixtures
Birmingham visits Nashville and Atlanta travels to Little Rock for two games each. Chattanooga plays New Orleans twice, while Knoxville meets Memphis.
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Baseball Schedule for Major Leagues This Week
In the American League Detroit visits St. Louis and Chicago plays Cleveland while Washington travels to Philadelphia and Boston meets New York for two games each. In the National League Cincinnati goes to Pittsburgh with St. Louis at Chicago New York at Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
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American Association Two-Game Sets Across Cities
Toledo at Columbus and Louisville at Indianapolis play two games each. Milwaukee visits Kansas City for a two game series. St. Louis hosts Minneapolis in a morning matchup and Minneapolis then plays St. Paul after noon.
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Scores from doubleheader and standings update
Birmingham 7 Nashville 8. Atlanta 7 4. Little Rock 8 5. Knoxville 6 5. Memphis 7 5. First game went ten innings. second game ended after eight due to darkness. Chattanooga 5 2. New Orleans 2 7.
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B Line schedule features Decatur Blue Sox road and home games
The B-Line league slate shows Decatur's Blue Sox at Hartselle on Tuesday and at home Thursday, with Athens at Cullman and Cullman at Athens. All games start at 3:30 p.m. Fans are buzzing as Hartselle aims at Decatur's pitching staff in a key showdown.
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Match Federal Fund Is Miller's Plea Averts Loss Of Highway Money
Miller's plea to match federal funds prevents a potential loss of highway financing. Officials say the agreement secures continuation of ongoing road projects and preserves state transportation aid streams.
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Miller urges Alabama to cut costs and meet road funds
Governor B M Miller argues Alabama must pay debts, continue road work, match federal funds, keep schools open, and live within income. He calls for salary cuts, abolishing useless offices, and economic, patriotic action with plans already known.
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Waller Expected to Arrive in Decatur Camp
J. W. Waller Jr., outfielder, is due in Decatur today to join the Decatur Blues of the Bee Line league for the summer. He played several games with Decatur last season and impressed at the plate and in his fielding.
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Bleachers Placed For The Negro Fans
Ernest Garrett of Alabama Hosiery Mills announced completion of bleachers at the Alabama Mills park for negro fans to witness summer games at the mills diamond. The bleacher section will be reserved for negro fans.
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River Level Drops as Government Reports Fall
The Tennessee River is falling with the level at 5.4 feet today per the government observer’s river record.
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Blue Sox Name Sits With Decatur Team Choice
Gordon McDuff, manager of the Decatur club, says the name Blue Sox suits him as he writes a season pass for J. A. Williams who submitted the nickname for the team. Williams proposed Blue Sox symbolizing Decatur’s blue loyalty and the Sox industry.
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Stribling Headliner Draws Decatur Fight Fans
Indications show many Decatur fans will travel to Huntsville tonight to see Stribling vs Preeman in the headline bout. Local interest also centers on Pee Wee Verner versus Carl Powell in a six round bout with Verner in top form.
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Winter Returns For Brief Visit Locally
In the past 24 hours temperatures dipped to 58 degrees on Main Street while Decatur topped at 76 degrees. The brief local cold spell contrasts with a warmer daytime high reported in the city.
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No Rainfall Reported in Decatur Area
Government report shows no rainfall in Decatur area during the past 24 hours marking a rare dry spell amid weeks of wet conditions.
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John Miller to Enter ROTC Camp with Decatur Blue Sox
John Miller right fielder for the Decatur Blue Sox will leave for a six week ROTC camp in Georgia. He will return to play for the team the rest of the summer, and his absence will be a tough blow for the homelings.
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Baseball Standings Quick Recap
Scores show American League results with teams like St Louis Philadelphia Boston New York Detroit Chicago and others. Multiple head to head results are listed including St Louis 12 Cleveland 1 and Boston 6 0 Brooklyn 6 3 among others.
Benson to Remain During The Summer
W. W. Benson, superintendent of the Decatur school system, said there is no chance for summer school or a vacation. He declared summer duties will be as heavy as if school is in session, in preparation for the coming fall and winter.
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Decatur
Trinity Beats 4 Square In Lopsided Victory
Trinity secured an easy win as Sheats pitched well with 14 strikeouts and 3 hits allowed, while 4 Square hurlers struggled. Grantland and Bedingfield led Trinity at the plate with multi hit efforts, Caudill starred for Decatur at short.
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Melvin Oliver May Hurl For Blue Sox
Former Decatur lad Melvin Oliver returns from the west coast and will pitch for the Blue Sox this season. Recovering from an appendectomy he will enter pitching duties gradually and is noted for his notable speed that is hard to blast for safeties.
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Box Score Recap of Leoma Game With Hits and Errors
Box score details show Cocke earning the win and Collier the loss. Notable hitters include Killen with two-base and three-base hits and Allen with a three-base tally. Chandler allowed one walk and 12 strikeouts, while Collier fanned two. Time of game was 1 hour 46 minutes.
Baseball Box Score Summary
Runs batted in include Bashen Pickens Nichols Robertson Smith Hicks Allen White Almon Best. Two base hits Robertson Bryant Best. Three base hits Bashon King. Stolen bases Briscoe 2 McDonald Smith. Earned runs Leoma 4 A H M 8. Left on bases Leoma 7 A H M 8. Struck out Fredrick 1 Lowell 6 Pickens 7. Bases on balls Fredrick 2 Briscoe 1. Hit by pitch Pickens Killen. Losing pitcher Fredrick winning pitcher Pickens. Umpires McCarley McCauly. Tune of game 2:03.
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