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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1932
Page
6
Cullman defeats Sox 6 5 in ten innings as McNalley singles in the tenth to bring home McGonagle and secure the winning run. Morello and Tingle sparked the late rally with key hits, turning a tied game into a dramatic extra frame win for Cullman.
Oath taking places the Blue Sox in third as Howell and Lanier ignite late offense. Tingle drives in two with homer, McGonagle and West add two RBIs each, while Decatur and Cullman battle in a tense 2:08 game with Chandler and Tidwell both contributing during the pitching duel.
In Los Angeles Bill Carr surged past Ben Eastman to win the 400 meters in an almost world record 46.2 seconds at the Olympic Games. Lauri Lehtinen edged Ralph Hill in the 5,000 meters amid controversy over disqualifications and tactics.
Two former Barons meet old teammates when the Crackers visit Rickwood on Sunday. Bob Hasty will start on the firing line with Bill Eisemann catching for the visitors.
Foxx added to his long list of feats by hitting his 41st homer yesterday. Ruth's single season record stands at 60, and Foxx now sits well ahead of Ruth's pace to break the mark.
Alabama schedules a demanding 1932 football season with ten tough opponents. Home games include V P I and Vanderbilt, while road trips feature George Washington in Washington DC and St. Mary’s in San Francisco. The slate opens September 24 against Southwestern and closes December 3 against St. Mary’s.
Battling Bozo the Birmingham clown faces a decision at a called Alabama Athletic Commission meeting in Birmingham this afternoon. Pa Stribling and Jay J. Thomas figure in bookings, while Bozo allegedly pursues own contracts or uses intermediaries. Thomas had filed charges weeks ago, backed by the Alabama commission and the National Boxing Association, with Bozo facing possible suspension.
The Decatur Juniors defeated West Town 18 to 9 as Hud Dieston allowed 22 hits while Sim mons gave up ten. Tyler led Decatur with five of six and Langley four of six with Beasley adding two home runs. Hallmark topped West Town with three hits including two triples.
Knoxville Smokies smothered the Barons 17 to 3 as Clay Touchstone was forced from the mound in the fourth and Baker fared little better. The two clubs plan a double bill today while Pebs beat Nogans 7 to 5 on Chattanooga soil and Green halted a Noogan threat in the seventh. The Chicks fell 9 to 0 to the Vols in their home yard.
Wilson Beauchamp of Tuscaloosa stays with grandmother Mrs. Charles Worthington at 301 West Gordon Drive. Miss Loraine Worthington drove to Birmingham today to meet the guest.
Heinrich von Veldeke is recognized as the father of Middle High German courtly poetry for his influential medieval works that shaped the tradition and language of noble romance. The attribution highlights his role in early European literary history.
Cullman pounded Hartselle for 17 hits as Muller Aldridge Morrello and Tingle delivered two base hits each. Hartselle managed six safeties behind starter McGonagle in a 13-0 loss, marking the club’s worst defeat of the year.
Home runs by Karter and McGonagle and three base hits by Karter and McGonagle highlighted a game with Muller Aldridge Merillo and Tingle adding two base hits. Burleson pitched 1 1 3 innings with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. Richard earned the win and Pruett the loss as umpires Presley and Sheehan presided in 2 hours 4 minutes.
The Mobile Junior Legion team will represent Alabama in the sectional playoff for the Legion world championship after defeating Bessemer twice in the state tournament at Selma. The Southeastern playoff is scheduled in Montgomery from August 15 to 17.
Schedule shows Memphis at Nashville New Orleans at Atlanta Birmingham at Knoxville and Little Rock at Chattanooga as the next league pairings.
St. Louis visits New York for two games while Chicago plays Philadelphia in a two game series. Cincinnati travels to Boston and Pittsburgh heads to Brooklyn. In the American Association Milwaukee visits Indianapolis Kansas City meets Louisville and St Paul plays Toledo as Minneapolis goes to Columbus.
Memphis and Nashville played a night game while New Orleans at Atlanta faced rain. In the South region Little Rock led Chattanooga 7 to 5 with Birmingham 3 and Knoxville 17 noted. In the American League New York hosted Chicago amid rain as Boston fell 2 to 7 and Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to 9 in ten innings.
Scores listed for games: Chicago 2 Philadelphia 9, Cincinnati 3 Boston 2, St. Louis 2, New York 6. Only games scheduled.
Frank Waddey connected for five hits in five at bats fueling a Smokies victory. His steady performance helped his team secure a win while TV Baronial hurlers could not stop Smokies yesterday.
Tommy Bridges of Detroit carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning against the Nationals before a pinch hitter’s single broke the no-hitter. Detroit won 13 to 0. Other pennant notes include the Red Sox and Indians remaining close, and the Browns edging the Athletics 9 to 8 in ten innings despite Foxx’s homer.
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