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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1935
Page
6
Pipegras earns credit as Wacke’s team beats the Barons to move within half a game of the Pelicans while stifling Little Rock with seven hits. Offense produced 13 hits and 4 runs in a 4 1 win as the Chicks' early surge is slowed in the series opener.
In Major League Baseball standings the National League leaders include Galan of the Cubs with 102 runs and Medwick Goodman of the Reds tied for top batting mentions. Waner and Suhr of the Pirates show notable totals while Braves and other teams post run marks and wins in yesterday's action.
Fragmentary data lists G. AB and R H Pet with Taftt Nashville 16, Gleeson Rose New Orleans plays Chattanooga 136 New Orleans 675 Atanta runs Atlanta 487. The readable items reference multiple teams and stat lines but lack complete context or clear event details.
Yesterday's results show Atlanta beat Birmingham 8 0 and Nashville triumphed 4 2 over Little Rock. In the American League Washington edged Chicago 4 3 while Cleveland routed Philadelphia 10 1 and Detroit defeated Boston 6 0. Chicago won 7-4 against New York as St. Louis lost 11-6 to Brooklyn 8 1 in further action. International League saw Montreal 3 Rochester 1 and Newark 8 Albany 5 while Milwaukee 8 Louisville 0 and Kansas City 7 Indianapolis 6. DEXIE Amateur Playoff Troy 6 Dothan 3.
A slate features Shin Ttanoage visiting Memphis, Birmingham at Atlanta, Nashville at Little Rock, New Orleans at Knoxville, Marg League at Boston, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Chicago dispatch notes college all star gridiron squad under Coach Frank Thomas polishing offense and tightening defense before next Friday night clash at Soldier Field. After a strong practice, backs improve against passes while linemen curb opponent schemes. Bears veterans prevail 21 to 0 in Waukesha scrimmage with two Hewitt touchdowns and Manders 35 yard score.
Decatur city wide elimination softball tournament starts Monday afternoon with Wells Ironclads and Southern Bell among teams in action.
In a slow drizzle the Hosierymen crushed the Rails 13 to 2 as Bradford starred with a homer and three base hits. Meekin on base and Wright added key hits while Machtolff held locals to six hits. Hargrove struggled pitching through a long layoff, and the game ended after eight innings due to darkness with Cullman next up tomorrow.
New Orleans hosts the 248th annual parks tennis tournament with champions to be crowned in three divisions. William Schommer of Minnesota and Big Ten champion defeated Barnard Welsh of Washington DC to claim men’s honors. Elisabeth Kayser of Buffalo ousted Ruth Bailey Prosser of St. Louis in women’s play as a late day upset reshaped the field.
Miss Peck hosted Miss Caroline Tiller of Lafayette for a spend the day party with a guest list including Nell Sample Mary Louis Lauderdale Elizabeth Blair Trycene Payne and Ethel Nelson and her guest Miss Lois Dewey of Mobile A rock party for Miss Katherine Burleson featured porch tables and a watermelon refreshment then dancing Miss Beverly Wray Barclift entertained Miss Mary Virginie Everett with games an observation contest won by Zelma Gene Payne and later lawn games with punch and cookies The Tuesday Bridge Club met at Mrs Earl Cook with Mrs Richard Lile as guest. W B Allen won high score and a salad course was served Guests included Mesdames Pattillo Crittenden Stewart and Allen and Misses Stewart Soper and Lile plus Miss Payne Virginia Bailey and Mary Elizabeth Gulley plus the honoree and hostess
A jumble of sports notes mentions Col Ruppert and Tom Yawkey joining the Adventure Society, Babe Ruth referenced as pivotal to the Yankees, and other figures like Purdue captain Baskerenski and trainers/owners discussing racing, boxing, and baseball trends.
The notice lists numerous non-residents and parties assessed with printer's fees across Precincts 1 6 7 11 and 13 with amounts from 2c to 38c and references to the Probate Court and a decree commencing August 17 1934 1935. It invokes a Monday date for filing to determine if real estate tax payments and court costs require action.
The community records visits and trips by residents and guests. Misa Miller spent Thursday night in Hartselle en route to Somerville, and John T Kyle Jr left for Birmingham. Several families traveled to Birmingham and Muscle Shoals for visits and events. Prof Snuggs heads to the University of Alabama for a Master's as others attend camps and attend schools. Local residents and visitors are noted across Florence and surrounding areas.
Yesterday's Stars powered a four hit shutout of the Red Sox and drove in three with a homer and a double. Terry Moore and Phil Collins led the Cardinals in a double victory over the Dodgers with six hits and Collins earning a three hit relief. Gehrig belted a late homer to lift the Yankees in the 13th. Stanley Hack and Bill Jurges supplied strong Cubs bats, while Hal Trosky sparked the Indians' attack and the Athletics in a three hit showing including their 21st homer.
The TVA Ramblers softball team faces Athens in a scheduled matchup. Details on date time and venue are not provided in the fragment.
The Gas House Gang from St. Louis narrowed the National League lead by beating the Dodgers 6 to 1 while the Cubs toppled the Giants 7 to 4. Gabby Hartnett injured his ankle as Chicago surged. the Cubs, Giants, and Dodgers Cards clash this weekend as the pennant race tightens. In the American League, Schoolboy Rowe and Lou Gehrig shone in wins for Detroit and New York, with Gehrig belting two homers in a 13 inning 6 to 3 victory. Washington topped Chicago 4 to 3 in 10 innings, and Cleveland crushed the Athletics 10 to 1. Pittsburgh edged Boston 7 to 5 while Cincinnati and Philadelphia had an off day ahead of today’s doubleheader.
Sixty players led by Denny Shute begin the final rounds at Hershey Open with a $4,000 prize on the line. The event drew over 160 entrants despite traps at Hershey Country Club swallowing about 100 players during Thursday’s start. Shute, a relaxed pro from Chicago’s Westward Ho Club, topped qualifiers with a sub-par two day total.
A look back at sports milestones includes Dizzy Dean blanking the Giants for his 22nd win a year ago Allison and Van Ryn reaching the U S doubles final three years ago Arthur Shefiel d capturing the grand American handicap trapshoot and $11000 purse five years ago Betty Nuthall defeating Mrs Harper for the U S tennis singles crown and Bill Tilden beating Wilmer Allison in the Newport Casino final.
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