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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1932
Page
6
Tidwell pitched well for Cullman and Vincent belted a ninth inning homer with two on to push the Bearcats back into pennant contention in the Bee Line league. Vincent had four ninth inning appearances, and Cullman erased a late deficit as they closed in on Athens.
Decatur defeats Athens 3 to 2 as Bob Chandler overcomes a sore arm to limit the Athenians to five hits and strike out ten. J. Lanier and H. Lanier spark the Decatur defense with key plays including a double play and sharp catches. Coffman fans ten Sox but loses as Decatur secures a half game lead over Athens in the league standings.
Athens hosts Limestone Laddies in a final Thursday appearance as they chase the Bee Line second half flag. Cullman plans a trip to Hartselle for a decisive pennant matchup with strong effort expected.
The Cubs boosted their NL lead to three and a half games as Pat Malone allowed six hits and struck out eight in a 5 to 1 win over the Phillies. Grimm had three put outs, Cantwell pitched well for Atlanta in a 6 to 3 win over St Louis. The Pirates beat the Giants 4 to 3, with French holding nine hits. Only these NL games were on the schedule.
Joe Dillman known as king of the roughers and the Bad Greek headlines a wrestling card in Decatur next Monday evening. If weather holds, the expected season crowd will pack the arena. Dillman faces the clever Lon Chaney in a two hour match expected to draw fervent fan support.
Mr and Mrs B 8 Vincent and son Bobby along with Mr and Mrs Ed ward Culver and son from Belmar Del visited this week with Mr and Mrs J E Burkstresser for a few days.
Nashville hosts Memphis in a two game set while Chattanooga plays Little Rock at night. Atlanta visits Knoxville and New Orleans as American League matchups include St Louis at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston. In National League New York meets St Louis and Brooklyn faces Chicago with Boston at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. American Association showdowns include Columbus at Minneapolis Toledo at St Paul Indianapolis at Milwaukee and Louisville at Kansas City.
Nashville won 1-0 while Memphis fell 2-4. Atlanta and New Orleans weathered rain. Birmingham and Knoxville had off days. Chattanooga at Little Rock dark night. Scoring highlights included St Louis 7, New York 8, Chicago 7, Philadelphia 15, Detroit 5, Boston 4, Cleveland 4, Washington 5 across 13 innings.
Pittsburgh 4 New York 3 Philadelphia 1 Chicago, Boston 6 St. Louis 3. Only games scheduled.
University of Alabama reports prospects dim for Newt Badman Godfree to play this fall due to a knee injury that has not responded to treatment. The former sophomore tackle, once among the South’s best, may miss most or all of the season as doctors weigh surgery outcomes.
Trinity battled to a 6 5 win in twelve innings against Austinville. Robinson started and exited after three innings with five earned runs while Phillips held the line with three hits allowed and no runs. Bedingfield delivered the game winning single in the twelfth with two on base. Calloway pitched well despite poor support.
The Rinkydinks lost a 12 inning game to the Decatur juniors on Riverside field by 6 to 5. Simmon s logged five of six at the plate powering the Decatur win as the teams were tied in the sixth and eleventh before Decatur pushed ahead in the twelfth. King shut down the Rinkydinks in their half sealing the win.
The Tennessee river was falling today with the gauge at 3.6 feet at seven oclock.
An all day singing is scheduled at the Courtland school house on the second Sunday in September. A large crowd from Decatur is expected to attend.
Attorney General Thomas E. Knight Jr ruled the Alabama Athletic Commission cannot refuse permits for the Gorgas post wrestling events in Birmingham. The decision follows a one year exclusive wrestling and boxing agreement, marking the commission's authority as limited to legal points and denying any capricious or arbitrary denial of wrestling permits if lawful requirements are met.
The Yankees won 8 to 7 after a ninth inning rally sparked by Tony Lazzeri who hit a two on triple to deep center. Nearby games saw the Nationals upset the Indians 5 to 4 and the A’s wallop the White Sox 15 to 7, tightening the race for second place. Detroit beat Boston 5 to 4 with Bridges earning the win in relief of Uhle.
Harry Kelly pitched 16 innings with one run allowed as the Chicks beat the Vols 2 to 1 in the opener and 4 to 0 in the nightcap Nashville was blanked. Memphis rallied for two runs in the ninth inning of game one after two outs.
The Blue Sox travel to Hartselle for a final regular season visit as they dump the bat bag this afternoon. Cullman and Athens also meet in Cullman in a twin bill with key implications for the tag chase.
Almon leads with 666 hit points followed by Self 369 Jeffries 365 Richards 357 Mc Gonagle 348 Johnston 341 and West .339. West tops runs with 34 Kimbrel 30 Long 34 and West 34. Pruitt 55 Mittewede 11 12 two base hits. Tingle 8 three base hits. West Bronaugh Long lead home runs at 3 each. White 16 stolen bases ahead of Long 14 Hartselle 13.
Charley Grimm will remain as manager of the Cubs for at least another year after signing a 1933 contract yesterday. While terms were not disclosed, Grimm is said to have received a substantial salary boost from 1932. Since taking charge the Cubs moved from second to a three game league lead.
Railroad officials call the wreck a malicious act after a spike driven between rails derailed a passenger train. One person is dead and investigators seek motive as photos show the scene.
Hazelwood junior high school boys from Town Creek completed a week long Lake Wilson camping trip featuring swimming hiking boating volleyball baseball and a cooking study. The camp thanks committee Solon Etheredge Carl Jenkins Bud Etheredge Howard Slaton Abner Berryman and others including Ray Streater and Matt Brackin for their support and use of facilities.
Auburn Alabama August 24 Harbin Lawson of Nelson Georgia named coach of all athletic teams and social studies teacher at Grove Hill high school. Lawson will report September 12 after earning a bachelor of science in secondary education at Auburn last May and notable basketball and scholastic record.
The weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 91 degrees and a minimum of 66 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
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