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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

6

Pelicans Surge Toward Third After 16th Straight Win

The Pelicans, surging in the standings, extended their win streak to 16 with a 4-2 victory over the Grenadiers in Chattanooga. Nashville moved within five games of first, while Little Rock trailed by half a game behind Birmingham and Memphis split, with Atlanta and Knoxville posting mixed results. Ray Starr led a four-hit effort in Nashville’s 13-hit attack to end a skid, and Perrin and Linke both allowed nine hits as the Pels pushed ahead.

Grenadiers Cline Birmingham Vols Pelicans Richbourgers Little Rock Barons Memphis Atlanta Knoxville Champi Nashville Tom Herrich Perrin Linke Chattanooga Pels Ralph Winegarner McColl Chase M. Wright Winegarner Ray Starr Vol Travelers Cotton States Bill Beckman Lipscomb

All Star hits and strong pitching in doubleheader set

Yesterday's Stars recap of multiple MLB games with Feller striking out 15 in a 3 2 opener win for the Indians Browns held to six hits. Rosenthal drove in two for the White Sox in a win over the Tigers. Kroner and DiMaggio sparked Red Sox and Yanks with key hits in twin bill.

Associated Press Bob Feller Indians Browns Suey Joe Win Schumacher Larry Rosenthal White Sox Tigers Pete Apiieton Cecil Travis Senators Twin Hill Larry Joe’ DiMaggio Yanks John Kroner Red Sox Kroner Art Garibaldi Cardinals Frenchy Bordagaray Dodgers Bucky Walters Phillies Walters

Hosierymen Fall 3-1 to Star Market in Pitchers Duel

In a pitchers duel Newt Hardy allowed one earned run on four hits through eight and Star Market from Birmingham pushed across two unearned runs in the ninth. Bob Hatley fanned seven but five walks hindered Hosierymen as Hatley and David Welch Mulkin powered Star Market to a 3-1 win.

L. R. Barron Newt Hardy Bob Hatley Hardy Harley Black Flynn David Welch Mulkin Robertson Smith Waldron Cameron Johnson Hatley Gilbreath Bryant Star Market Robby Welch Hatley Hary John and Spencer Burleson

Gadsden Loses In National Tourney

In Wichita Kansas, four semi pro teams remained after an all day rest period in the national tournament. Hollywood beat Franklin Massachusetts 6 to 3 and Elkin North Carolina defeated Gadsden Alabama 5 to 4 yesterday. Tonight Wichita meets Elgin and Bismarck vs Flint in two more eliminations with games at 8 and 10 p.m.

Wichita Kas Elgin Bismarck N. C Flint Mich

Nashville Braves Rally Past Birmingham 4 2

Southern League results show Nashville defeated Birmingham 4 to 2. New Orleans swept Chattanooga 9 to 1 in a nine inning game while Knoxville edged Atlanta 63 to 1. Memphis beat Little Rock 5 to 4 in extra innings first game and the second game ended after six innings due to darkness.

Knoxville Atlanta Memphis Little Rock

National League Scores and Standings Snapshot

St Louis 17 6 and Pittsburgh 3 6 in a doubleheader end due to darkness at 10th. Chicago 7 Cincinnati 0. Brooklyn 6 3 Philadelphia 5 5 New York 3 6 Boston 2 1. Final rosters and standings reflect a tight race in late action.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston

Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Include Wins

Report lists results across multiple leagues with teams such as New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Alabama Florida League games. Also notes International League clashes including Baltimore Albany Newark and Canadian matchups Buffalo Toronto Rochester Montreal with partial inning counts.

New York Boston Washington Eniacelphis Chicago Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Baltimore Albany Use Newark Buffalo Toronto Rochester Montreal

CAN Association Scores Across Cities Report

Kansas City 3 5, Minneapolis 0 0, Columbus 11 6, Louisville 2 12, Indianapolis 10 6, Toledo 6, Milwaukee 6 10, St. Paul 5 2.

CAN Association Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul

Texas League Scores Upset in Three Game Night

San Antonio 3 Beaumont 1 Fort Worth 3 Oklahoma City 0 10 as tied results shown. Games showcase Texas League action with multiple teams posting run totals on the same night.

San Antonio Beaumont C. Fort Worth Oklahoma City

Night baseball schedule across cities

Tonight two leagues feature the Cincinnati Reds at Chicago and Pittsburgh at St Louis in the National League while in the American League Chicago plays Detroit plus a set of regional games: Nashville at Birmingham Knoxville at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Little Rock at Memphis Enterprise at Dothan Troy at Union Springs Andalusia at Ozark and more games noted across Birmingham and nearby locales as scheduled.

Pereraeee Nashville Philadelphia American Veer New York Cleveland Detroit Essevee Chicago Washington St. Louis Onteenee Eeeeeseneses Eer Peenerernnet ALABA L. Pet Panama City Enterprise Seen Dothan T Andalusia Union Spings Sneeneeeenaweens Alabama Andalusia Ozark Troy Union Springs National League Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Florida League Enterprise

DOUBLES TITLES DEFENDED TODAY

Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn with Helen Jacobs and Miss Sarah Palfrey Fabyan defend their doubles titles at the 45th annual national doubles tennis tournament in Brookline Massachusetts. Don Budge and Gene Mako, favorites after Newport doubles win, challenge for the men's title while Kay Stammers of England and Alice Marble of San Francisco threaten Jacobs and Palfrey Fabyan.

Brookline Mass Wilmer Allison John van Ryn Helen Jacobs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Don Budge Gene Mako Newport R. J. Casino Kay Stammers England Alice Marble San Francisco Jacobs

Germany and Japan rise in Olympic sport across four years

The article notes Germany’s rapid rise in athletics boxing rowing and Germany’s intensified youth programs along with Japan’s booming swimming scene. It highlights government backing training schools and large crowds at events and argues Japan would outperform Americans in diving while Germany grows as a global athletic power.

Germany Japan Rhineland Mall Berlin United States Los Angeles

Amateurs Begin Battle for United States Golf Championship

The United States amateur golf championship draws a record field of over 1,000 entrants for sectional qualifiers, with 1,129 entries this year and 30 spots already allotted. Notables include Walker Cup players and champions such as Francis Ouimet, George Dunlap, and others from major districts, as qualifiers push toward Garden City and Winged Foot venues. Dark horses are expected to challenge the stars as sectional tests begin.

Hugh Fullerton, JR Associated Press New York Lawson Little Garden City N. Y James B. Mchale San Gabriel Cal Roger Kelly Los Angeles Winsfield Day Chicago Albert Scotty) Campbell Gerry Givan Seattle Rey Smith Dallas Omaha Johnny

Fabyan doubles final features Stammers Marble vs Jacobs Fabyan

Miss Stammers and Miss Marble defeated Miss Jacobs and Mrs Fabyan in the Essex Country Club doubles final yesterday. Both teams were in the same draw section and were likely to meet in the semi finals.

Fabyan Miss Stammers Miss Marble Miss Jacobs

Rockies win three games in weekend youth baseball

The Decatur Rockies beat Alabama Hosiery Mill Night Hawks 6-3 in game one of a doubleheader, then 10-5 over Cedar Creek. Sunday they defeated Moulton 14-6 to push season record to 24-11. Hudson starred with strong pitching and key hits, while Bailey contributed power and保n support across the two Saturday games.

L. A. Barron Decatur Rockies Alabama Hosiery Mill Nighthawks Cedar Creek Moulton Hudson Nighthawks Briscoe Doss Rockies Sams Herman Bailey Bailey Ee Caudill Drake McCluskey

Wallace Beery Faces Patrols While Fishing in Idaho

Actor Wallace Beery fished in central Idaho for several days and complained that deputy fish and game wardens want to paw through his outfit three or four times daily to inspect his gear. The report notes Beery’s irritation at searches during his trip near Boise.

Boise Idaho Wallace Beery Fish and Game Wardens

Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press

Baseball season statistics compiled by Charles H. Miller list leaders across batting and pitching. Key figures include Sington Chattanooga and Dwyer Nash with solid averages. Webb Knoxville leads home runs. Taitt Nashville tops RBIs. Marquardt Memphis and Nonnenkamp Little Rock pace steals.

Associated Press Charles H. Miller Sington Chat Dwyer Nash Mauldin Knox St’p'’son Bham Webb E. Browne Little Rock G. W. L. Pet. Leonard Atlanta Williams Speece Darrow Ham Drake New O Knoxville Richards Duke Memphis Taitt Nashville Chattanooga Marquardt Nonnenkamp

Major League Leaders Baseball Stats From 1932

Summary of leading players across American and National leagues. Honored figures include Gehrig and Averill for batting averages and runs, Medwick and Ott for hits and RBIs, Camilli and Goodman for triples, Ott and Klein for home runs, J Martin and Lucas among stolen bases and pitching leaders, with teams like the Yankees Cardinals Giants Tigers and Phillies featured.

Associated Press Averill Indians Gehrig Yankees Gehringer Tigers Baits Walker DiMaggio Trosky Lary Browns Werber Red Sox Hadley Pearson Mize Cardinals Medwick J. Martin Ott Giants Demaree Cubs Herman Camilli Phillies Goodman Reds Klein Berger Bees Cards Martin Lucas Pirates Hubbell Giants

Grand American Trapshoot Opens With 500 Shooters

More than 500 shooters gather in Vandalia for the 37th Grand American trapshooting meet launching six national championships. About 100,000 targets will be thrown, 10,000 shells costing $5,000 fired, and nearly four tons of lead blasted. Past champions include Elmer Torge of Wales Center New York who seeks another national title.

Vandalia America Fred Tomlin Elmer Torge Wales Centre Torge

Angler Heads North After Permit Refusal

A frustrated California visitor laments traveling with gear and spending thousands, only to be denied a permit to fish, vowing to continue toward Oregon despite the setback.

California Oregon

Hopes Jimmy Keeps Alive

A fragmented sports column notes optimism around Jimmy Braddock and other stars as promoters and teams pursue ventures in boxing baseball and football. Mentions Billy Marphl Clarence Golemb Ken Strong Joe Medwick and Stan Harris among varied topics from New Orleans to Chicago.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Max Schmeling Joe Louis Marty Burke New Orleans Louis Sharkey Marty George Panos Charlotte N. C George Jimmy Braddock Wisconsin Red Dawson Tulane Billy Marphl Husky Clarence Golemb Oshosh High Cardinals Yankees Southern Association Joe Gould Jimmy Gould Chicago White Sox Boston Bees Red Sox Stan Harris

Tennis champions and managers noted in nostalgic review

A year ago Helen Jacobs and Sarah Palfrey Fabyan won the national women's doubles title for the second straight year while Jimmy Dykes was signed to manage the White Sox in 1936. Three years ago Walter Johnson was hired by Cleveland and Equopoise captured the Hawthorne gold cup, boosting earnings to $314,420. Five years ago Betty Nuthall and Eileen Whitingstall of England defeated Helen Jacobs and Dorothy Round in the U S Championships doubles final.

Associated Press Helen Jacobs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Jimmy Dykes White Sox Walter Johnson Cleveland Equopoise Betty Nuthall Eileen Whitingstall England Dorothy Round U. S

Hartselle Softball Team Plays Here Tomorrow

A strong Hartselle softball team is set to play the Alabama Hosiery Mill No 2 team at Delano Park diamond No 1 tomorrow afternoon at 4 30. The Hartselle squad has been playing well and expects a tough contest. The public is invited.

Hartselle Alabama Hosiery Mill Delano Park

Gas House Gang falters then takes lead in pennant race

Giants threaten NL lead with two wins over the Bees but Cards rally to win and tie, saving first place by a half game. Feller’s big league debut for the Indians, 15 strikeouts in a 41 win over the Browns, aids the chase with the Yankees. Cubs blast Reds 7 0 as French shines. Dodgers edge Phillies 6 5. Phillies rebound 5 3 in nightcap.

Sid Feder Associated Press Giants Boston Bees Pittsburgh Indians Bob Feller St. Louis Browns Tribe New York Yankees Red Sox Lou Gehrig Sox Murderers’ Row Bump Hadley Cubs Cincinnati Reds Larry French Fred Fitzsimmons Hal Schumacher Pirates White Sox Tigers Johnny Whitehead Senators Athletics Pete Appelton Joe Kuhel Ralph Kress Dodgers Phillies Phils van Mungo Brooklyn

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