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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1936
Page
6
In a lively baseball update from the era, pitchers and lineups shift as Gay Presto and Frisch pull starting hurlers from the rotation. Jim Winford emerges as a promising rookie, while Si Johnson shines for the Cards. Giants and Reds trade wins as Mel Ott homers for New York and Cleveland clings to distance behind the leaders.
American league leaders include Gehrig and Trosky in multiple categories with Indians, Yankees, and Tigers prominent. Weebey, Averill, and other stars top runs, hits, and home runs. pitching leaders include Hadley and Pearson. National league leaders feature Medwick, Ott, and Goochami in key stats with Lucas and Gumbert notable on pitching.
A thief entered the home of Rev. Elmer D. Joy during a sermon and stole a watch and other items. It is the second robbery at the parsonage in three months, marking a troubling pattern in Staunton, Virginia.
John D. M. Hamilton Republican National chairman stayed in the Roosevelt suite in Dallas overnight but hotel men removed the door plate before his arrival, suggesting the room was not assigned for him.
Joe Louis stops Jack Sharkey in 1 02 of the third round at Yankee Stadium to rebound from Schmeling defeat. Louis shows guarded right hand, then delivers a fierce finish as Sharkey sustains a cut and falls after a salvo of lefts and rights. Louis' victory cements him as top heavyweight, with talks of a Schmeling rematch and ongoing title turmoil surrounding Braddock's delayed defense.
New Orleans defeated Chattanooga 4 to 1 and Atlanta beat Memphis 5 to 2. Little Rock slipped to 4 5 with Knoxville at 1 4. In the National League, New York bested Brooklyn 5 to 11, St Louis led Cincinnati 4 to 1.
Washington defeats New York 9 to 2. Chicago edges Cleveland 11 to 10 in ten innings. St Louis total uncertain 10.3 unclear, Detroit 7 to 15. Boston beats Philadelphia 6 to 2.
Union Springs edged Enterprise 3 to 2 while Troy defeated Ozark 10 to 5. Andalusia routed Panama City 10 to 1 in league action.
Buffalo beats Rochester 5 to 4 and Baltimore loses 2 to 6. Syracuse shows 1.8. Toronto tops Montreal 3 to 1 while Newark defeats Albany 12 to 4. Indianapolis trounces Columbus 15 to 2 and Toledo edges Louisville 7 to 6.
Dallas defeated Galveston 4 to 2, Fort Worth beat Houston 6 to 3, and San Antonio overcame Oklahoma City 8 to 6 in Texas League action.
The fight opened with a quick second round punch that staggered Louis and a harder earlier blow from Schmeling. Official attendance was 29,331 with gross receipts of 159,982 and net 136,345. Louis earned 30 percent and Sharkey 25 percent.
The Hamiltonian Stakes victory by Rosalind highlights the enduring strength of standardbreds compared to Thoroughbred fillies. The article traces historic female leaders like Ruthless Tanya Regret and Goldsmith Maid lineage, noting the persistent success of trotters and the tricky legacy of gender in racing.
Alan Gould reports Jesse Owens and coach Larry Snyder leaving Southampton aboard the Queen Mary when asked about a pro career. They caution against premature judgments on money offers and consider whether an amateur suspension affects college competition. The piece notes ongoing tensions between the AAU old guard and collegiate leaders amid Olympic era discord.
Lou Gehrig shifts goal to Ruth’s record 60 homers, leading Ruth’s 1927 pace on the date. Dodgers post a stronger winning average than Cubs or Cardinals since July 11. Casey Stengel drills Dodgers after a loss. fans react to LewisWycoff wrestling buzz.
Greenville Alabama August 19 Joe Killough a Butler County high school student was seriously injured yesterday when entangled in machinery at his father's lumber mill. Police and local officials reported no further details.
Mrs. W. D. Nixon aged 70 from a prominent North Alabama family has died. She is mother of Dr. H. W. Nixon a professor at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The obituary notes her local standing and the family prominence in the region.
Batting leaders include Dwyer Nash 192 with 386 average and Sington Chat 179 382. Pitching leaders show Leonard 10 2 and Speece 20 6 with .769. Home run leaders Richards 14 Duke and Taitt 13. Runs Nashville 154 and Atlanta 643. Least opponent runs Atlanta 528 Chattanooga 574.
Pete Appleton limited the Yankees to nine hits as the Senators faced them. Claude Passeau shut out the Bees with three hits and a homer for the Phillies. Gus Suhr drove in two runs for the Pirates with a mix of hits in the opener, then produced all runs in the nightcap. Roy Farmer and Elden Auker led twin bill, Auker six-hit, three RBI in the nightcap. Larry Rosenthal doubled and tripled for the White Sox against the Athletics. Mel Ott and Burgess Whitehead noted. Giants Farmer drove in three in the opener, Whitehead had four hits in the nightcap. St Louis Cardinals held Reds to nine hits in the night game.
Today's schedule lists games across multiple cities including Chattanooga at Birmingham under night conditions and matchups such as Atlanta at Little Rock Knoxville at Memphis Nashville at New Orleans Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington Detroit at St Louis Cleveland at Chicago and regional clashes Dothan at Enterprise Troy at Andalusia and Ozark at Union Springs with various opponents and venues.
The column recalls a Tokyo swimming meet where Japan beat the United States 36 27 in three days. It notes Joe Kirkwood winning the Canadian Open and Inlanders taking $20 000 at Saratoga and Lefty Grove's 16th straight pitching win tying the American League record as the Athletics beat the White Sox 4 2.
John Felix, the rough Greek from Chicago, defeated Keene of East St. Louis in a 31 minute bout amid hair pulling and body slams. Otto Ludwig, the German Assassin, beat Freddie Knichel of St. Louis in two brutal falls with disqualifications and kangaroo kicks, ending in a dramatic final 7 minutes 10 seconds.
Little Rock moved into fifth in the Southern standings after two wins over the Smokies and a 4-1 loss to Chattanooga. Jennings Poindexter outpitched Garcia in game one as Leo Nonnenkamp drove in two runs. Atlanta beat Memphis 5-2 to strengthen its lead as Fred Sington hit four of five. Hill and Hutcheson provided key hits.
Charlotte and Spartanburg Juniors start the seven game southeastern elimination series in American Legion junior baseball. Doubleheader games begin at 2 p.m. with New Orleans vs Clarksburg and St. Louis vs Nashville as part of the same program. The winner advances to face Wilmington or Birmingham and the title series culminates Saturday with the eastern championship to Middletown, Ohio.
In St Louis on August 19 the National Public Parks championship moved to quarter finals as four of eight seeds, including Nos 1 and 2, were eliminated. Carl Fischer from Detroit stunned top seed Bill Luke 1-6 6-3 6-0 6-2, with M C Hooper and Seymour Greenberg also advancing. Other winners included M J Laney and Frank Keaney among the leaders.
The short note references figures tied to events before a major family dispute. It highlights prior incidents and numerical counts without detailing specifics. Statements remain general, focusing on chronological buildup and the sequence of actions preceding the domestic quarrel.
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