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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
6
The report notes attendance in multiple cities reaching about 3000 at Navin Field, with unspecified dates possibly within the year. No clear event name or organizer is provided.
A brief AP recap notes quiet showings as teams faced the Reds with limited scoring and standout performances among yesterday's stars, highlighting pitching and fielding highlights rather than decisive rallies.
The game commissioner announced the duck season will run from November 20 to December 31. A daily bag limit of 10 ducks is set, with live decoys prohibited and guns required to be "blocked out" to hold only three shells per round. The Rail season runs December 1 to December 31, except for Coot.
In the Southern League New Orleans beat Birmingham 7 to 4 in the only game. Dothan defeated Troy 2 to 0. In the International League Syracuse topped Rochester 11 to 4 Baltimore won 6 to 5 over Montreal Newark 5 Toronto 3 Buffalo 10 Albany 4. No American League games scheduled.
Baseball schedule lists NL games today with matchups at Detroit and at Cleveland. Details on teams and start times are not provided in the text.
The piece surveys heavyweight talk with Jim Braddock and Max Baer as focal figures. It notes fan attention on names like Dempsey and Baer, Braddock’s turtle nickname, promoter Mike Jacobs’ success, and Gotham sports angles. It mentions Casey Stengel’s Dodger shakeup, Baer’s training camp moves, and UNC basketball booking for Madison Square Garden next winter.
The Associated Press lists top season totals with batting leaders including Vaughan of the Pirates at 397 and Medwick of the Cardinals at 371. Medwick leads runs with 95, while Ott and Galan trail at 86.
The Cullman baseball team, fast and young, travels to Alabama Park for a 4 15 pm Thursday game. It is the first meeting of the year with the Alabama team and Cullman brings new uniforms new faces and a new manager. Thursday is Ladies Day with free admission for all.
Report notes presence of members and grandchildren at the event with others in attendance. The text mentions individuals and a spread table or arrangement but lacks clear names or locations.
Detroit Tigers built toward back-to-back pennants by spending on players like Joe Cronin and Rick Ferrell, while rivals Red Sox led by Tom Yawkey faced tougher odds. Cincinnati Reds pursued quick rebuilding with Kamouris, Riggs and others, yet trailed in fifth-place contention.
Aug 13 AP report notes veteran Mickey Walker defeats Lou Poster in 28 seconds of the second round in Rumson. The comeback continues after a prior loss to Jimmy Al. Walker vows to retire only if he loses but plans to keep fighting.
Batting leaders list includes Browne L R and Tai't Nash with top totals. Reese Mem Shirley Nash and Scott B ham post high hit counts, while Milnar Chaplin Mustaikis Touchstone Lindsey show pitching figures. Home runs led by Taitt Nashville and Gleeson New Orleans with 16 and 1 respectively.
At Forest Hills the British challenge the United States in a Davis Cup battle. Helen Jacobs, US No. 1, says the chances are 50-50 as both sides train on Friday. British lineup includes Stammers, Phyllis Ford King, Freda James, Nancy Lyle, Evelyn Iman among others.
TVA Ramblers defeated Hosiery Mill in a 7 6 1 inning game at Alabama Park. Barbour of TVA hit a home run as Evans Johnson and others contributed. Final score 7 6 with the Ramblers pulling ahead in the late innings.
The readable phrases mention Dick Lewter with one at bat and a triple in four trips, a home lead and a meeting between two teams. Details are garbled with missing names and places, but the gist is a short ball game or scrimmage note between two sides with Lewter contributing a triple.
Oklahoma City era star Milnar extends wins in the Southern Association as Birmingham gains control after a 15 run surge. Luther Roy once held the modern record with 13 wins in 1926, while other streaks exist in major minor leagues.
A snapshot of past sports leaders and events. Heinie Manush led with 387 and Paul Waner 372 in major league batting a year ago, while three years back California was in a rowing race, and Japan edged the United States in men’s swimming. Five years ago Shamrock V. arrived in New London for America’s Cup races after a 26 day voyage.
The wrestling card in Decatur features Paul Murdock versus George Kennedy in the main event for the best two falls of three with a 90 minute limit. Kennedy vows to match Murdock if rough stuff starts. Ernie Webb meets Bob Montgomery in the semi main with a 60 minute limit.
Schedules in softball leagues list TVA versus Brothers Stores on diamond 1. Daily Quads meet Cooper Wells on diamond 2. Sterchi Stores face Alabama Van Nigans on diamond 3.
The Senior Kiwanis softball loop schedules the Cardinals to meet 19 at Delano Diamond No. 1 on Wednesday morning at 10 o clock.
Wally Berger belts 25 homers 22 doubles and four triples while scoring 96 RBIs as Boston loses both games in a twin bill. Casey Stengel notes the gap in batters for late rallies. Pirates topple Reds three games to two as Jensen, Fulborel and Frey contribute in a low-scoring sequence.
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