Meyer wins 500 mile Indianapolis speedway race
Lou Meyer of Igeles captures the 500 mile race at Indianapolis speedway as Lou Moore and Kneider follow. Jay Keech of Philadelphia places fourth, with a lead in a field of drivers amid a large crowd.
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Ated Press
Dianapolis
Ind
Lou Meyer
Igeles
Sheik
Los Angeles
Miles Eau Lou Moore
Gee
Driveh Kneider
Meyers
Jay Keech
Philadelphia
Orighters
Valley Visitors Arrive from Several Alabama Cities
North Alabama visitors listed include J. L. Kayes and M. A. Hendricks of Caleria, J. A. DuMon-Shel of Gadsden, RK Beet Sheffield, J. E. Hale of Huntsville, W. J. Young of Sheffield, and A. J. Martin of Florence.
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North Alabama
J. L. Kayes
M. A. Hendricks
Caleria
J. A. DuMon- Shel
Gadsden
Freight Cars In Service Rise In 1928 Rail Totals
Railroad data show 561 locomotives installed in the first four months of 1928, down from 634 a year earlier and 759 in 1926. Freight cars placed in service reach 15 635 for January through April, below 22 056 in 1927 and 31 980 in 1926, with 22 242 freight cars on order May 1.
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Committee On Public Relations of the
Eastern Railroads
Class 1 Railoads
Louisville and Nashville
German Adding Machine Goes Pocket Size for $2.90
An advanced German adding machine, priced at $2.90, fits a vest pocket and replaces a $300 device in stores and homes. H. Martin of 850 W Ontario St Chicago distributes in the U S and seeks agents with a money making opportunity and free offer.
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Germany
America
H. Martin
Ontario St
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Adv
Southern and American League Matchups Listed for Today
Schedule lists Nashville visiting Atlanta and Chattanooga at Birmingham in the Southern League. American League games include Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston and Washington at New York. National League shows St Louis at Boston and Philadelphia.
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Bville
Tanooga
c/ Bis
Anta
Lnew
York
Ilad
Wey
S Louis
Ideasis
Ie Wed
Care Mao
Clu Pet. Ancinat
Ork
Louis
Chicago
Ors
Edie Vans
Ged Ose Oy
Pittsourgn
Boston
Nashville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
EAGU
Philadelps
Sc Beaieag
Newspaper Sports Scores Fragment
Fragmentary sports notes show teams Nashville and Chattanooga tied at 8 7 and Birmingham 1 4 with Atlanta 2 6 New Orleans 2 4 and Mobile 3. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Baseball scores and incomplete standings fragment
A partial box of scores shows Detroit 4 6, Cleveland 3 6 with a second game lasting 12 innings and notes several rain affected results including Washington 5 0 and New York 0 9, St Louis 3 5 and Chicago 1 2, Philadelphia 8 0 and Boston 1 2.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Natio My Eeaale Greeson
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
First Non French Gold Medalist at Salon Des Beaux Arts
The jury awarded its gold medal to Andrew O Connor an American breaking a French nationality pattern. The decision marks a historic moment at the Salon Des Bea bs as an international artist wins top honors.
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Salon Des Bea Bs
Andrew O'Connor
Winnes Ternational Illustrated News
Boston Fans React to Hornsby Braves Management Move
Boston fans debate how long Rogers Hornsby will captain the Braves after his promotion while Slattery and executives weigh friction and the impact on attendance. Comparisons with Carrigan’s Red Sox and market interest hint at a tumultuous season ahead in Beantown.
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Rogers
Hornby
Giants
Boston Braves
Frank
Hogan
Braves
Red Sox
Carrigan
Ricmph
Hornsby
Boston
Rajah
Beantown
Thirteen Alarms Inc May Fire Record
The Johnston street firm answered thirteen alarms in May. Two houses were total losses, eight fires caused slight loss, two had no loss, and one had considerable loss. Origins: grass 2, unknown 4, combustion 1, stove 1, sparks 4, wiring 1.
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Johnston Street Company
Truck Donated for Ki Y Camp at Decatur
Decatur Motors Inc a Dodge dealer donates a truck for the boys Ki Y camp this month. Ben F Martin provides a cooking stove. The camp needs an ice box. Twenty five boys will be accommodated each week for four weeks and 125 girls will spend a week in camp during the following two weeks.
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Decatur Motors Inc
Dodge Dealers
Ben F. Martin
Morning curb selling shows ten sellers on Decatur
Ten sellers gathered on Decatur Avenue this morning for a curb sale event. Participants included L. W. Waldrop of Falkville route 2 D. H. McClaitentie Miriam Burns of Courtland Pike Mrs J. E. Crow Priceville P. W Samlin of Priceville Ed Hartsell of Hartselle C J Kemitzer route 3 Mrs E C Meinhardt route 4 and Mrs J E Lee of Priceville.
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Decaturan
L. W. Waldrop
Falkville
H. 4
D. H. McClaitentie
Miriam Burns
Courtland Pike
J. E. Crow
Priceville
P. W
Samlin
Ed Hartsell
Hartselle
C. J. Kemitzer
E. C. Meinhardt
J. E. Lee
Vann Joins Decatur Kiwanis Club
Hi L Vann manager of J C Penney Stores at Decatur is welcomed into the Decatur Kiwanis Club new member. He has shown active interest in building the city and has been a worker in the Denty mot Chamber of Commerce for several months.
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Hi. L. Vann
J. C. Penney Stores
Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
V Vann
Denty Mot. Chamber of Commerce
Ne-hi District Chief Visits Decatur Kiwanis Club
Thomas L. Hatchett of the Ne-Hi company in Columbus Georgia, a district official, was guest speaker at the Decatur Kiwanis Club noon luncheon. He spoke briefly on production and happiness, pleasing listeners with a cheerful theme.
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Thomas L. Hatchett
Columbus
Ne-Hi Company
Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Hatchett
Cenbra
Out-of-town Officials Visit City for Business
G G Moyer of the Nx Py railroad headquartered in Birmingham is in the city on business. R M Hackney of Alabama Power Company also visits today as another out-of-town official.
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G. Moyer
Nx Py
Birmingham
R. M. Hackney
The
Alabama Power Company
Jays Win Practice Contest Handily
The Ju Chamber baseball team dominated a practice contest scoring 17 to 2. The Juniors stifled Cogn er-Welle and received solid defense while Free struggled behind weak support.
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Jays
Ea Risa
Cooma
Dien
West
Holland
Cogner-Welle
Bay
Millain Winners Of Practice Game
The Connecticut Mills Company team won a practice game ahead of Saturday’s Trashada event. Flooding fog delayed play and fielding was uneven, but the result gave players a chance to gauge talent and standings.
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Connecticut Mills Company
Nichols Suffered Foot Injury for Arc Club Player
Nichols, the third sacker for Arc club at Louisville and Nashville, suffers an injured right foot but hopes to return to the seas it ani play soon.
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Nichols
Arc
Louisville
Nashville
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Boston Baseball
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Rogers Hornsby
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Thompson Drug. CO
Lacey Ae
Ailes Mason
Atlas
Tillery’s Drug Store
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C. &. Garrison Dry Cleaners
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Reddy
Spirit of the Alabama Power Foarway
Saher Caiiie
General Electric
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