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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1932

Page

6

Cullman Overwhelms Blue Sox In Bee Line Tilt

Cullman tops Decatur 9 to 2 to move into third in the Bee Line league as Jeffries allows two safeties. Vincent leads Cullman with three hits and drives in two runs while Tucker, Muller, and Karter add RBIs. Decatur’s H. Lanier and West score for the Sox and a wild throw helps Cullman in the late innings.

Cullman Decatur Decatur Sox Cullman Boys Jeffries Sox Athens Vincent McGonagile H. Lanier McDuff Karter J. Lanier Muller Tucker Short McGonagle Richards Morillo Chandler Tingle McNalley Bronaugh Evans Berry Boys McNaley Jeffries J. Lanier Kafter H.lanier Kimbrel West Abrhpore Lanier Pension

Lon Chaney to clash with Jack Hollenbeck in Decatur bout

Wrestling fans here expect a top card as Lon Chaney meets villainous Jack Hollenbeck in a one hour limit bout. Decatur favorite Buck Lawson faces Dale Haddock in another key match as Chris Jordan promotes the Legion card at 8 15.

Cullman Blue Sox Athens Lon 'Chaney Jack Hollenbeck aniinitaAnannilf Lon Chaney Villian Hollenbeck Chaney Decatur Buck Lawson Dale Haddock Jordan Chris Jordan Post The American Legion Chris Bub Lawson

Final Week in the Bee Line Opens with Blue Sox Dense Schedule

The Bee Line final week begins Tuesday as the Blue Sox face Athens and Hartselle in pennant play. After today’s Athens game all clubs finish the last-half schedule with Cullman, Decatur, Athens, and Hartselle hosting and visiting in a tight week.

Blue Sox Athens Hartselle Cullman Decatur

Weather Record Remains Intact in Decatur Baseball

Decatur’s baseball weather record stays intact with no rainouts on the local field. The note mentions Copal as a resinous vegetable substance used in varnishes and lacquers.

Decatur Blue Cox

Knitters Edge Brooksville 8 6 In Hard Fought Game

The Alabama Knitters defeated Brooksville 8 to 6 despite being outhit. Key moments included four runs in the second inning off Bryant, frantic baserunning, and late Brooksville rallies countered by solid Knitters defense and timely hits.

Standings and stats from a baseball game featuring Fish er and Green

Three-base hits by Fisher. Two-base hits by Green, Tabor, and McCarley. Chandler struck out eight times, Allen four. Bases on balls: Allen five. RBIs: Green and Tabor three each. Double plays: Pinion to Fisher twice. Umpires Hill and Pinion. Time one thirty five.

Fisher Green Tabor McCarley Chandler Allen Pinion Hill

Southern and American League Night Games Listed

Scheduled baseball games include Nashville at Little Rock two games, Atlanta at New Orleans, Birmingham at Knoxville, Chattanooga at Memphis, St. Louis at New York, Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Boston at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh two games. American Association matches Toledo at St Paul, Columbus at Minneapolis, Indianapolis at Milwaukee, Louisville at Kansas City.

Chattanooga Memphis Nashville Little Rock Birmingham New Orleans Knoxville Atlerianceeernn Brooksville P. Staten Dallas Mills Huntsville Muzzy Decatur Blue Sox Pet BD Cevssery Sox Chand New York Oe Tf Millmen Cleveland Dunn Sams Bok M.'Sams Decatur St. Louis D. Sams Chicago Howell Eehainiontioebiineisdictihenrnindas Een Seisligue Gieadinina Ree West Eenseeeese Hemmanetemese National League ALA Mills Ore Pittsburgh Chandler, P Ceeenecees Philadelphia Bryant xRobins Cuenta St. Louis Pickers Odom New York Almon Cincinnati Baugh Evans Smith Chandler Robinson American Association Dallas Briscoe P Pinion Minneapolis Kelton Bruce Pith Fn Indianapolis Tolais Wennmveeene Green Seers Emene Kansas City GOBWY Ker Ernadge Csesses Eneenees R. H Fisk, Cf Milwaukee Alabama Tabor Lowsvine Scien Pieter Scsi St. Paul Encenreyere AB E. Allen R. H. E Decatur Southern League Atlanta Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Toledo St. Paul Columbus Louisville

Baseball Summary: Slaten and Kelton Duel as Bruins Fall

Two base hits by Bryant Odom Smith and Bill Slaten with S Sams and Robinson driving runs. Pickens Almon Bryant Smith and Robinson steal bases. Eight total hits off Briscoe 2 2 3 innings and Kelton 6 1 3 innings. Slaten fanned twice while walking four. Briscoe hit Muzzy. Kelton was the winning pitcher with Slaten tagged the loser. Umpires Hatchett Rheehan. Time 1 40.

Alabama Knitters Brooksville Briscoe L. Slaten Dunn Sams Knitters Bryant Smith Pickens M. Sams Robinson Kelton B. Slaten Muzzy Thompson L Slaten Odom Bill Slaten S. Sams Almon Slaten

Football Star Jim McMillen Joins Wrestling Card

Jim McMillen former Illinois football star who blocked for Red Grange will appear on the Birmingham auditorium wrestling card tonight. He meets Chief Tommy Marvin. Earnie Dusek and George Zaharias will grapple in the one hour opening bout.

Jim McMillen Tlinois Red Grange Birmingham Auditorium Tommy Marvin Earnie Dusek George Zaharias

Chris Jordan Confined to Bed by Illness in Birmingham

Wrestling promoter Chris Jordan is bedbound in Birmingham after a Florida vacation. A physician ordered rest as illness keeps him from public appearances and events.

Chris Jordan Birmingham Chris Florida

Golf Greens Improved at Valley Country Club by Rainfall

Valley Country club greens have benefited from heavy rainfall last week and are in prime condition for the summer. The course shows notable advancement compared with both the previous summer and the summer of 1930, reflecting sustained improvement.

Country Club

Huntsville Legion to Stage Inaugural Wrestling Card

The Huntsville post of the American Legion will present wrestling Thursday evening headlined by blacksmith Pedigo. Weekly bouts are planned to follow the opening card in Huntsville.

Huntsville Post The American Legion Blacksmith Pedigo

baseball results from a multi-city slate with dark delays

Results show Nashville, Little Rock, Chattanooga, Memphis, Knoxville, Birmingham, Atlanta, New Orleans, Detroit, Boston, St. Louis, New York, Washington in various matchups across six innings or games halted by darkness. National League scores list Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston, St. Louis with long first game and a shortened second due to darkness.

Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Knoxville Birmingham Atlanta New Orleans Philadelphia Chicago New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston St. Louis

Giants halt Dodgers with 9 3 victory in baseball clash

Dodgers fall 9 to 3 as Fred Fitzsimmons limits Brooklyn to ten hits on a rough day. Giants overpower the Dodgers with strong hitting and solid pitching. Rixey wins again against the Pirates in a 2 0 shutout. Len Warneke also shuts out Philadelphia for his 18th win.

Dodgers Giants Fred Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Rixey Pirates Bucs Reds Len Warneke

Noogans Split Doubleheader With Chicks in Southern League

The Noogans and Chicks split a Sunday twin bill in the Southern League with a 7 to 3 opener won by Memphis’ Chicks and a 6 to 3 nightcap victory by the Noogans. Brillheart allowed four hits in the first game, Bonowitz three. the second game featured Duster Mails holding the Chicks to ten hits while the Noogans hit well. The day also saw the Barons and Smokies, Travellers and Vols, and Crackers and Pels each split their doubleheaders.

Chattanooga Noogans Memphis Brillheart Chicks Duster Mails Bonowitz Barons Smokies Touchstone She Roickies Moss Travellers Vols Pebs Chaplin Crackers Pels Hasty Johnson

World War Veteran Returns Home to Waco Hospital Treatment

Bill Newlin, a World War II veteran, has returned to his home after receiving medical treatment at a government hospital in Waco Texas.

Bill Newlin Waco Texas

Ferrell Shines as Indians down Nationals 11 to 5

Wes Ferrell won his 20th game of the year for Cleveland as the Indians beat the Nationals 11 to 5. He allowed 11 hits but settled after the first inning, with Luke Sewell driving in six runs. The Yankees kept pace defeating St Louis 3 to 1 behind timely hits, while the Tigers and Red Sox split a doubleheader 3-1 and 4-2 respectively.

Wes Ferrell Indians Tribe Nats Ferrell Luke Sewell Yankees Allen Blaeholder New York St. Louis Yanks Tigers Red Sox Welland Sox Sorrell

Two Hartselle Games Protested Over Ineligible Players

With the Bline season nearing its end, Hartselle protests two games for alleged ineligible players used by opponents Athens and Cullman. If the league awards the wins to Hartselle, standings among four clubs would be further affected.

Hartselle Athens Cullman

Richards Still Goes Great Guns In Bline League

Cullman pitching ace Richards continues dominant form in the Bline league. He has pitched 33 innings with only five runs scored against him, keeping his team competitive and energized.

Athens Team Faces Blue Sox at Garrett Park in Key Tie

The league leading Athens club meets the Blue Sox at Garrett Park at 3 30. The game settles a twelve inning tie from weeks ago and impacts the Bee Line schedule. Fred Robinson hurls for Limestone, Lowe for Athens.

Athens Blue Sox Garrett Park Fred Robinson Limestone Boys Lowe

Pete West Slumps But Leads League Batting

Decatur catcher Pete West endures a batting slump with a ten game average dropping 36 points from .367 to .331. Despite the dip, the Sox star remains among league leaders.

Pete West Decatur Sox

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