Crackers edge Chattanooga in ninth to stay atop Southern A
Atlanta beat Chattanooga 4 3 as Johnny Hill delivered a tying single in the ninth and then another in the bases loaded situation. Nashville pressured Knoxville with a big afternoon win while Birmingham moved closer to third with a Memphis victory. New Orleans halted Little Rock and Ray Starr got the win for Nashville.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Frank Merriwell
Johnny Hill
Crackers
Chattanooga
Nashvilles
Knoxville
Benton
Hill
Young John
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Little Rock
Southern League
Nashville
Major League Leaders Summary From The Associated Press
National leaders include Mize and Medwick tied in batting with .366 and .364 for Cardinals. Medwick leads hits with 155 and RBIs at 106. Ott tops home runs with 25. J Martin leads runs and steals for Cardinals. Pitching leader Lucas at 9-2 for Pirates. American leaders show Gehrig batting .384 with 128 runs, Averill and Appling tied in RBIs at 109, DiMaggio and Rolfe 11 triples, Averill 161 hits.
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Associated Press
Mize
Cardinals
Medwick
J. Martin
Camilli
Phillies
Ott
Giants
Demaree
Cubs
Herman
Martin
Goodman
Klein
Lucas
Pirates
French
Gehrig
Yanks
Averill
Indians
Appling
Yankees
Gehringer
Tigers
Trosky
Foxx
Red Sox
Rolfe
DiMaggio
Walker
Hale
Charles H. Miller
The
Dwyer
Nash
Mauldin
Knox
Sington
Chat
St.ph
Club Ote
Pet Speece
Thomas
Signings for September bout echo in current year report
Today marks the anniversary of Mike Jacobs announcing Joe Louis and Max Baer signings for the September fight. Three years ago Jimmie Hines and Martie Dutra shared the lead in PGA qualifying with 138 each. Five years ago Bob Burke no hit no run vs Red Sox as United States won the Wightman Cup 5-2 over Great Britain.
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Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Max Baer
Jimmie Hines
Martie Dutra
Bob Burke
Washington
Red Sox
United States
Great Britain
Ban placed on Elanor Jarrett by Brundage disqualification
Robert Donat of the International Swimming Association told Elanor Holm Jarrett she may not swim in amateur meets. Avery Brundage, president of the American Olympic Committee, said he already disqualified her as head of the American Amateur Athletic Union. Brundage did not state grounds for the action. Jarrett, once named to the Olympic team, agreed to cover the Games for a newspaper syndicate.
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Berlin
Robert Donat
International Swimming Association
Elenor Holm Jarrett
Avery Brundage
American Olympic Committee
Brundage
Donat
American Amateur Athletic Union
Jarrett
Kiwanis Soft Ball League Opens Monday Schedule
The Kiwanis Soft Ball League resumes Monday with Aug 10 as the new reference point. Decatur Daily meets Alabama Hosiery Mills No 1 on diamond one at five o'clock as managers are urged to prepare for the stretch drive of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Phillip Shanks
Decatur Daily
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Shanks
Complaints on Detour Road Prompt Gravel Fix
Residents report steady complaints about a detour road from Courtland road to the old Trinity road, about three quarters of a mile, becoming muddy after rain. Local agencies were urged to grade and gravel the detour to restore passable travel while Courtland road work continues. The detour lies about two miles from Decatur.
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Courtland Road
Trinity Road
Deca
Death list hits 32 as paralysis outbreak spreads
Infantile paralysis deaths rise to 32 in a four state southern outbreak. The tally of cases grows to 439 as Alabama reports another fatality, Eula Marie Haney of Limestone County, the third death in two days and the 19th since July 1.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Eula Marie Haney
Limestone County
Owens Put On Relay Team
American sprint relay anchor Jesse Owens returns to help the United States chase another gold in Berlin. Teammates Ralph Metcalfe Sam Stroller and Frank Wykoff join Owens as Germany risks being shut out of medals. Decathlon stars Morris Clark lead field as All American hopes grow.
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Gayle Talbotese
Erlin
Jesse Overly
Ohio
Bullet
Germany
Lawson Robertson
Robertson
Owens
Ralph Metcalfe
Chicago
Sam Stroller
Cincinnati
Frank Wykoff
Carpenteria
Canadian Plan Draws a Protest
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce demands federal orders Alberta to stop issuing social credit prosperity certificates. It appeals to Prime Minister King to act against perceived Dominion control over currency and legal tender. Premier Aberhart withheld comment on the legality challenge.
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Edmonton
Alba
Edmonton” Chamber of Commerce
Dominion
Alberta
Chamber
Major General Moseley Names ROTC Cadets to Represent Southeast
Aug. 8 Atlanta Major General George Van Horn Moseley Fourth Corps Area commander designates 13 ROTC college rifle teams to represent the southeast in competition with ROTC units from other sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George van Horn Moseley
Southeast
Olympic Clout and Pro Sports Blitz Across 1930s Headlines
The article surveys a range of sports topics from boxing and football to baseball during a fall season. It notes German talent focusing on Olympic boxing, Krumm as a likely heavyweight champ, Marcel Thil declining a Hamburg bout, Gustav Eder shifting toward New York, and Joe Louis versus Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium. It also mentions Sington and Sington’s potential, Red Sox spending, and midlife shifts in racing and turf circles including Ames, Milton, and McFarland.
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Rhineland
der Fuehrer
Teuton
Krumm
Marcel Thil
Europe
Gustav Eder
Hamburg
Paris
Eder
New York
Barney Ross
Boston Red Sox
Joe Louis
Jack Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
Max Schmeling
Smoky Joe
Frankfurter
Billy Ames
Narragansett Park
Jim Milton
Suffolk Downs
Horse Guardian
Ames
Charles F Adams
Eastern Racing Association
Adams
Freddie Lindstrom
Chicago
Brooklyn Dodgers
Antioch Aces
Packey McFarland
Catholic Youth Organization
Joliet, Ill
Five aboard Massasoit escape as schooner burns off Nantucket
The five man crew of the schooner Massasoit abandoned ship around 10:30 a.m. after fire erupted in the engine room off Nantucket. The Ivanhoe of New Bedford rescued them as the burning vessel exploded amid a search by the Argo coast guard cutter and a coast guard plane.
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Nantucket
Mass
Massasoit
New Bedford
Roy Nickerson
Ivanhoe
Nickerson
Coast Guard
Argo
Coastguard
Sheriff team investigates missing wife at Sisco near Sycamore
Talladega Alabama August 8 Sheriff Sam Burns and deputies Williams and Lackey left to investigate reports that the wife of a lumber worker is staying at Sisco near Sycamore.
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Talladega
Ala
Sam Burns
Williams and
Lackey
Sisco
Sycamore
Bat Leaders Hit a Slump in Stretch Drive
New York Aug 8 The start of the big league stretch drive proved too hot for most batting leaders. Only four of the first 40 hits in each league kept up the pace. Lou Gehrig regains sole American League lead with a .384 average while Johnny Mize of St Louis tops the National League at .366.
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New York
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Johnny Mize
Cardinals
G. AB. R. H. Pet. Gehrig
N. Y
Averill
Cleve
Appling
Chi
Radcliff
Sullivan
Dickey
Gehri
Demaree
Jordan
Rost
Camilli
Phila
J. Moore
Herman
Cuyler
Cin
Suhr
Pitt
Today’s Games Across Southern National and Alabama Florida Leagues
Baseball schedule lists Memphis at Birmingham and teams in the Southern League night games. National League matches Brooklyn at Boston and others, with American League Chicago at Cleveland and Boston at Washington. Alabama Florida League features Enterprise at Andalusia and Ozark at Panama City.
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Ww. L. Pet
Atlanta
Nashville
Birmingham
Chattanooga Nee
Little Rock Nee
New Orleans
Knoxville
Memphis
W. L. Pet
St. Louis Atenennenetannaeeneee Nees
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Aneeeeennen Tranrerateense
New York Peeeeneseeesersedenseene
Cleveland
Chicago Oneennee Eeeee
Detroit
Boston Eeaeee
Washington — Anneene
Louisse Eeaesatens Nerecuenesaees
Alabama-Florida
Lagetae
Panama City
Enterprise
Dothan
Andalusia
Troy
Abbeville
Ozark Srencers Preceses
Union Springs
Ozark
Alabama
Rookies to Meet Fast Team Sunday at Delano Park
The Rookies host one of North Alabama’s strongest teams, the Dixie Syrup Co. of Florence, Sunday at 2 p m at Delano Park after long away games. Next week they face Winton Neal Cedar Creek and Moulton at Delano Park.
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Delano Park
North Alabama
Dixie Syrup Co
Florence
Winton
Neal
Cedar Creek
Moulton
Baseball results from multiple leagues and games
Baseball results list scores from major and minor leagues. Notable outcomes include Birmingham 6 Memphis 2, Nashville 8 Knoxville 4, Chicago 14 St Louis 5, New York 9 Philadelphia 3, Cleveland 8 Chicago 1, and Washington 3 Boston 2 with several other AL Florida League and international league results.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Keene to face Ludwig in Decatur wrestling clash
East St. Louis buzzsaw Charlie Keene returns to Decatur to challenge German powerhouse Otto Ludwig in a two falls out of three match with a two hour limit. Honest John Felix also comes to town to wrestle Cowboy Billy McEwan in a two falls out of three bout with a one hour limit. First bell at 8:30 p.m.
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Charlie Keene
East St. Louis
Decatur
Otto
California
Felix
Alabama
Billy McEwan
Wonder Boy
Rio Grande
Felix-McEwan
Hartnett and B Myers Out Shakeup Hits Cubs Reds
Cubs star Hartnett sidelined with a foot injury after a foul tip and Billy Myers out for the season after an intestinal operation. Reds lose Hartnett rival in the lineup as Ken O'Dea and Tommy Thevenow step in. Pirates sweep doubleheader behind Lucas and Blanton as Giants win 9 3 over Phillies. Indians beat White Sox 8 1 to hold second, Senators beat Red Sox 3 2 in ten.
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Associated Press
Charley Grimm
Charley Dressen
Grimm
Cubs
Dressen
Reds
Gabby Hartnett
Billy Myers
Hartece
Rge Earnshaw
Cardinals
Myers
Sparkplug
Pirates
Red Lucas
Cy Blanton
Grimm Hag
Ken O'Dea
Hartnett
Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Denny Gatehouse
Senators
Red Sox
Dee Jimmy Foxx
Yanks
Browns
Tigers
Athletics
Dodgers
Bees
Stars Red Lucas Cy Blanton guide doubleheader wins
Yesterday's stars Red Lucas and Cy Blanton led the Reds to 11 hits and victories in both ends of the doubleheader. Earl Whitehill delivered a tenth inning double for the Senators in a win over the Red Sox the Giants rallied with Jim Ripple returning from injury to contribute in a seven run fourth inning against the Phillies. Tex Carleton and the Cubs shut down the Cards with two early hits in relief. Joe Becker fueled the Indians offense with two doubles and four RBIs in a win over the White Sox.
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Associated Press
Red Lucas
Cy Blanton
Pirates
Reds
Earl Whitehill
Senators
Red Sox
Jim Ripple
Giants
Phillies
Tex Carleton
Cubs
Joe Becker
Indians
White Sox
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Lookouts
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Ray Starr
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Sports Mirror
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Bob Clark
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