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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1929
Page
6
A fragmented item recalls the heavyweight division and a titular head figure. It mentions key rivals and past victories over fighters such as Jimmy Braddock and Mike McTigue, while noting questions about sharpness and ongoing career prospects.
The Macks came from behind 4-3 over the Bengals behind John Picus Quinn's steady pitching. Cleveland defeated the Yankees 3-2 as Hodapp tripled with two on in the ninth. Eddie Morris held Chicago to eight hits in a 8-2 win. Cleveland, with a 14-2 Browns victory over Washington, widened the lead. the Cubs beat Boston 4-2 to stay atop the NL.
Coach R D Taylor will lead Central high athletics this coming season but delays push his arrival to about August 25 or later. He has spent the summer in Tennessee and will start football prep upon arrival, bringing a history of winning teams from South Alabama to North Alabama circles.
Southern League features Memphis at Nashville Mobile at Birmingham New Orleans at Atlanta Little Rock at Chattanooga American League games Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at St Louis New York at Detroit Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Yesterday Nashville beat Memphis 13 to 5 Atlanta defeated New Orleans 2 to 0 Chattanooga lost to Little Rock 5 to 6 American League scores include Philadelphia 4 Detroit 3 St Louis 14 Washington 2 Cleveland 3 New York 2 Boston 8 Chicago 2 Chicago 4 Boston 2 Kee defeated New York 1 to 3.
Joe Hall, lately in Decatur, plans a return to boxing with a battle in Atlanta. He has produced press material and aims for greater fame as he carves out his career.
John C. t¢ cashier and vice nt of Tennessee Valley will return to Coe Ai after a ten day visit to Red Boiling Springs Tennessee.
Kent Crooks an electrical engineering graduate at Ohio State University designed an electronic timing device for track meets. The system starts with a starter gun contact and stops when a runner breaks a light beam triggering a photo electric cell. Crooks a hurdler and broad jumper was part of the Buckeye quartet that set a world record for the 440 yard shuttle last spring.
Merritt Hubbell, brother of Carl Hubbell, made his Western league debut for the Oklahoma City Indians. The southpaw allowed six scattered hits in his first appearance, succeeding the big name for the club's pitching duties.
In Nashville the Vols have hit 30 home runs this year with Pool and Minor leading the tally. Most homers came at Sulphur Dell where the close right field fence aids power hitting, and carpenters who build park fences contribute to the ball’s hop.
Bartlesville Oklahoma reports a large decorative hangar funded by Frank Phillips will house the Woolarac the famous plane piloted by Col Arthur C Goebel to win the Dole race to Hawaii two years ago The hangar will anchor a historical ranch collection in the area and preserve the ship as a centerpiece of local heritage.
Ruth Bailey of Texas has won six state tennis titles this season, including singles and doubles in Texas Oklahoma and Missouri. Under Berkley Bell she prepares for eight major meets this summer as a rising star in collegiate tennis.
St Louis Aug 14. Grover Cleveland Alexander 42, nearing possible retirement, matches Christy Mathewson with 372 career wins. The Cardinal veteran, in his nineteenth major league season, has spent seven with the Phillies eight and a half with the Cubs and three and a half with the Cardinals.
The Great Shires, White Sox first baseman, says a day is lost if he misses a goal set by a diamond star. At Yankee Stadium Babe Ruth hit a fly so far it required two relays to return to the infield, while Shires mocked Durocher as a weak hitter.
Percy Williams, a small 115 pound speedster and two time Olympic champion, overcame a six year layoff after muscular rheumatism and a nine week bedridden spell. He returned to track at King Edward high school and clocked a 10 second 100 yard dash and a 22 second 220 yard dash after medical advice against strenuous activity.
A coach explains why he pushed the player hard during a road trip to the stadium. He says Huggins asked him to ease up and give the athlete a chance to respond. The remark highlights drama over coaching style and team leadership.
A fragmentary sports brief notes the Cubs curious grudge against Dazzy Vance after last season's 15 strikeout game. It implies rivalry and fan interest as Major League action and exhibition tours draw crowds including Walter Hagen Horton Smith and others.
Babe Ruth, legendary Giant star, signals expectation of remaining in regular season play for two or more years. The veteran batter indicated confidence amid questions about future involvement as teams, fans, and media watch his progress.
Corinths second team crushed Sardis 13-2 then beat Sardis second 19-10. NeSmith and Addison beat West Point 7-6. Moulton toppled Harmony 17-6. Corinths first team fell to Berlin 10-2, their third loss of the season. Big crowds watched all games at the Corinth ground in Cullman county.
Moulton lost a close 6 to 4 decision at Rogersville on Monday after beating them at home earlier. Vinson pitched well but received poor late support. Tuesday Moulton crushed Corinth 22 to 4 as Ellis allowed only three hits with solid fielding backing him. J Shelton starred with a four inning four dags performance and Holland hit a bases loaded homer.
Decatur Monarchs and Columbia Cubs Negro baseball teams were taking final workouts this afternoon ahead of a two game twin affair at Malone Park Thursday afternoon. First game starts at 2 30 with the second to follow. The teams are understood to be well matched.
The L N Shopmen tune up this afternoon for a final workout before facing Sheffield Shopmen Thursday at Connecticut Mills Diamond. Eddie Perie likely starts against Lefty Smith as Decatur fans plan to attend after work. lineup includes Shelton Best Howell Burleson Ellison Corbett Layman Nichols Perie Kelton Corbitt Odom Bronough.
Earley Skeet Phinizy, a light 100 pounder, will start a high school grid season at Central in his bid for a bankfield berth. He accepts the weight handicap with no fear, noting he has three years of high school left.
Debonair Dick Ludolph hurled a seventeenth victory, limiting the Mobile Bears to five hits in a 5-2 Barons win. Barons offense totaled eight safeties off Bell and Harmon, moving the Barons four and a half games ahead of Nashville while Memphis dropped a 13-5 and 12-5 split with Those Vols.
In Eminence Kentucky Forest Berry of Port Royal sprained his right elbow when he pitched a fast ball against Turner's Station. A physician from the stands treated him and announced the injury ended in a broken arm as the ball left the hand.
The Age-Herald sports editor Bob Phillips mocks boxer Johnny Kreiger in a Monday night Birmingham bout coverage. Kreiger, touted as Sammy Baker’s avenger, fails to defeat Bozo as Kreiger’s jaw proves unusually resilient and Walker is joked about as a punching bag in a satirical lead.
Moulton defeated Corinth 6 to 5 in Cullman county last Saturday. Holland pitched well for Moulton, with light hitting and few errors. Moulton next plays Rogersville Monday, Corinth Tuesday, and Ardmore Thursday.
Trinity beat Hillsboro for the second straight time 10 to 4 as Battles pitched a steady game for the winners. Battles and Sheats formed Trinity’s battery while Terry and Corum handled Hills.
Durham jurist W G Bramham has served as president of the South Atlantic, Piedmont and Eastern Carolina leagues. He turned down raises in 1924 to help the finances, then was re elected for five more years. He previously led the Virginia league until its end.
Norcross Georgia born Roy Carlyle star of the Pacific Coast league claims the longest hit on record. Oakland club owner J Cal Ewing supports the claim saying Carlyle hit from home plate to a house top about 618 feet away. Babe Ruth is noted for 500 to 600 foot shots in comparison.
Manush stopped, unable to connect as Heine Manush went to bat three times without a hit while Browns hitters were hitting the agate with regularity.
Mrs. C. L. Silvis of Rock Island becomes the first woman to head a governor’s official family department, named to oversee the Illinois Department of Welfare and its programs.
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