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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1935
Page
6
A press summary from a sport page describes Bil Terry reshaping the Giants by stressing job security and winning play as the pennant stakes rise. It notes Eiland tossed a one hit game for the Nashville Vols in a 5 0 victory over Little Rock, while other scores highlight Pirates, Cards, Reds, Yankees, White Sox, and Indians in varied matches.
Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn defeated Don Budge and Gene Mako 6-4 6-2 3-6 3-6 6-1 to claim the national doubles title. The veterans proved wrong a Davis Cup selection panel. the Californians fought but fell in five sets after strong lobs and cross court shots.
Baseball results from the Southern to American and National Leagues note Nashville’s 5 run game, Philadelphia 7 for and 3 against Chicago 9-5, New York 8-7, Pittsburgh 10 over New York 3, Buffalo 5 over Montreal 1, Rochester 5 over Toronto 1, Minneapolis 19 over Columbus 7, St Paul 2 to 2 Toledo, Indianapolis 11 over Milwaukee 4, and Kansas City Louisville rain.
Scheduled games include Birmingham at Atlanta and Chicago at Boston. Also on slate are Chattanooga at Memphis New York at Washington St Louis, Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Brooklyn with two games noted.
The Alabama Mills softballers won the league winners elimination playoff at Delano Park yesterday as the G-3s errred away chances. Johnson hit a three bagger while Duncan and Baugh contributed key hits. Jimmy Smith went 3 for 3 to pace the 6-3s. H Golden and Poteet shined on the mound for their clubs.
Traynor of the Pirates hit a grand slam homer and gathered four singles to drive in six runs against the Giants. Trosky of the Indians hit his 22nd homer to beat the Red Sox. Foxx led the Athletics with two homers as Hank Tigers also mentioned. Greenberg collected three hits and four RBIs in a doubleheader. Babe and Herman delivered a ninth inning homer to edge the Dodgers.
The column recalls past winners with lines noting Hans Ausslein capturing the U S tennis title a year ago, Ellaworth Vines and Keith Gi securing a national double title three years ago, and Marvin Nelson winning a 16 mile Canadian exhibition swim with Hanover's Bertha claiming the Hambletonian stakes in earlier years.
The Power Company run-off ended with a 3 to 1 win in the second half pennant race of the Mayor Nelson loop. Roy Poteet's Alabama Hosierymen defeated Goodyear 6-3 in yesterday's eliminations and now face the Business Men in a 4 o'clock clash at De Lano Park. If the Power Co wins, the game will be postponed to Wednesday.
Eddie Eubanks former Central High football star will report September 2 at Howard College for Coach Billy Bancroft first year. He is likely to line up at guard again after converting from a backfield role. He weighs slightly above 180 pounds.
Lou Salica of New York captured the bantamweight title after a 15 round decision against Sixto Escobar of Puerto Rico. Officials planned to review the verdict as spectators jeered, with five thousand nine hundred forty nine in attendance paying seven thousand eight hundred thirty seven dollars for one of the season’s top small-club fights.
Harry Grayson and Lawson Little lead field as Western Amateur contenders gather at Broadmoor. Notables including Charley Yates, Rodney Bliss, Bobby Grant, Johnny Fischer, Frank Strafaci, and Gus Moreland among strong challengers. Local qualifiers Zell Eaton, Walter Emery, Albert Campbell noted. Competition drives toward national amateur event on Lake Erie course.
In Martin arena promoter Chris Jordan brings two falls to three bout night with Conway locking holds on Montgomery after Paul Murdock’s broken arm caused a cancellation. Semi final pits Joe Gunther of Nashville against Gail Byrd from Louisville with a long standing feud expected to heat the crowd. Two matches start at 8 30 with time limits: two falls of three and one hour for the semi final.
Statistics show Vaughan of the Pirates leading batting with 400 and Medwick of the Cardinals at 378. Merits include Galan of the Cubs with 104 runs and Medwick 103, with Berger of the Braves 104 RBI and Medwick 103. Medwick 181 hits while Herman 176.
Statistics show batting leaders with Taitt Browne Reese Shirley Gleeson among top hitters. Leader last year Hutcheson of Memphis. city tallies for runs by New Orleans and Atlanta. Opponents’ runs: Atlanta 489 Nashville 553.
Boys aged 18 and over were told of a camp plan with players reporting to Rome at their own expense. Transportation and camp expenses will be refunded to players who sign contracts for the 1936 season. For more information contact Bill Walsingham, Asheville Baseball Club, Asheville, N C.
The national women’s golf championship tightens as a 64-player field, led by Jean Bauer of Providence, RI, navigates Interlachen rounds. Virginia Van Wie of Chicago dominates early, while Charlotte Glutting of West Orange, NJ, trails by one shot after a turbulent but productive day.
The Trinity School announced its faculty today, naming EC el as principal along with Ao Briscoe Fowler Martha Hmens Emme Faye Truman among the new staff.
Scratch Safety Cheats Twirler le Bak 8 et ee tienne Bharkey Bland pitched a Pian T Geib 4 'eiaiak Sddae eowe the third base line in the fifth inning by Sammy Liberto cheated the Volunteer lefthander out of hitless rookies from the Helena club of the East Dixie League to faster play. Both Weisler and Clawitter made errors. The game was the only one played in the Southern Association yesterday. Atlanta and New Orleans were idle but will have a chance to scrap it out soon.
The Brooklyn team of the National Professional Football League announced receipt of the signed contract of Bill Lee, former Alabama tackle, one of the era’s greatest linemen, affording him a pro football career.
Jewell Crawford Zeres Moncrief and Marguerite Hu are noted in connection with the upcoming junior high opening set for Monday September 2 at the school.
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