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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1935

Page

6

Collegians to clash with Bears in pivotal Soldier Field showdown

About 80 000 spectators expected as college stars face the Chicago Bears in a crucial series at Soldier Field. Coaches Thomas and Halas promise hard hitting and high scoring, with new lighting and gold silver uniforms shaping a pageant atmosphere.

Collegians Bearg Atlanta Crackers Pelicans William Weekes Chicago Bears Soldier Field Glenn Cliffe Bainum Northwestern University Frank Thomas Alabama George Halas Thomas Notre Dame Halas Scollegians Fist Bronko Nagurski Beattie Feathers Bernie Masterson Gene Ronzani Bill Karr Tomie Entsil

Today’s Games Notice for Baseball Matchups

Schedule lists New Orleans at Atlanta Chattanooga at Little Rock with two games Nashville at Memphis with two games AMERICAN LEAGUE New York at Chicago with two Washington at St Louis with two Boston at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit NATIONAL LEAGUE hh at New York with two Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston with two St Louis at Philadelphia with two

New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock Nashville Memphis New York Chicago Washington St. Louis Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit National League Cincinnati Brooklyn Southern League L. Pet. Ala Yannigans Ratliff, Etter Senee Tomekiin Eversseneneonnantaneene

Textile leader James Sinclair dies suddenly in Fall River

James Sinclair a prominent figure in New England textiles and president of the Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association died suddenly last night at his Horseneck Beach summer home.

Textile Fall River Mass James Sinclair New England Fall River Cotton Maenuufacturers' Association Horseneck Beach

Women Stars Vie At Minneapolis

In Minneapolis Interlachen Country Club hosts the national open golf championship with 16 top players from 11 states and Canada. Favorite Mrs. Glenna Collett Ware faces a strong challenge from Fritzl Stifel after upsets over Lascilie Robinson and Jean Bauer.

Minneapolis Canada Rose Glenna Collett Ware Philadelphia

Montgomery and Gunther Triumph In Wrestling Double

Joe Gunther and Bob Montgomery scored wins at Martin Arena. Gunther outlasted Gayle Byrd after a sequence of body slams and a late leg lock to win in 30 minutes. Montgomery overwhelmed Jack Conway with a long route and a final shoulder turn, with Lee Metcalf officiating as a third man in the ring.

Joe Gunther Bob Montgomery Martin Arena Joe Gayle Byrd Montgomery Jack Conway Bald Eagle Gunther Byrd Conway Paul Thunderbolt Lee Metcalf Ft. Worth Tex

Yannigans sweep two Alabama league games at Delano Park

The Yannigans defeated Alabama Power Company 8 to 0 in a two hit shutout and then beat Roy Poteet's Alabama Mills 7 to 5 in a tight elimination game. Malcolm Ratliff led with a home run and two singles, while Sandusky and F. Landers added two hits apiece for the winners.

L. A. Barron Julian Hardy Alabama Yannigan Delano Park Diamond Alabama Power Company James A. Nelson Roy Poteet Alabama Mills Power Company Yannigans Prince Smith Wilson R. H. E. Ala Ala Power Co Keenum Beard Dunaway Alabama Mill Poteet Bryant Baugh Drew Tomerlin Sandusky Johnston Best McElhannon Cadee Poteet’'s Boys Cop. Landers F. Landers Free Hargrove Ratliff Millmen Malcolm Ratliff

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Leagues Summary

In the Southern League Atlanta defeated Birmingham 4 to 1 while New Orleans beat Knoxville 3 to 2. New York led Chicago 13 to 3 and 10 to 4 in other actions as rain affected several games. St Louis 10 11, Washington 6 1, Detroit 6 5, Philadelphia 5 0, Brooklyn 3 10. many games postponed by rain. In the International League Rochester led American Association Columbus 9 0, while Baul topped Toledo 14 to ?.

New York Chicago Cleveland Boston St Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia National League Brooklyn

Italian Soldier Wins Swim Championship

Italian army soldier Gianni Gambiploughed through Lake Ontario in 2 hours 8 minutes 55 seconds to win the world's professional five mile swimming championship. Frank Pritchard led early then finished second with Bill Nolan third, Sam Shields fourth, Clarence Ross fifth, and Wilson Padgett sixth.

Toronto Ont Ethio Pritchard Bill Nolan Chelsea Mass Sam Shields Louisville Clarence Ross Mamaroneck N. Y Wilson Padgett Marion Ark

Down-field lateral in football sparks rules debate

The Football Coaches' Rules Committee urges officials not to blow the whistle quickly, allowing runners on their feet held by defenders to continue plays. Lou Little and Jock Sutherland defend the tactic as a dynamic offense, while critics warn it may erode traditional blocking and tackling.

New York Football Coaches’ Rules Committee Ohio State Colgate Navy Saye Lou Little Columbia University Georgetown Jock Sutherland Pittsburgh Suthersland Sutherland

Tigers win as Fox and Rowe spark final rally

Pete Fox and Schoolboy Rowe fueled a ninth inning rally for Detroit as Fox doubled twice and Rowe struck out 12 Athletics in a two game span. Gehrig and Radcliff combined for three hits in openers for New York and Chicago. Radcliff homered to lift the White Sox in the nightcap. Goodman Riggs Clark and Coleman Solters pace hits in two Browns wins over the Senators.

Associated Press Pete Fox Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Fox Rowe Lou Gehrig Yankees Rip Radcliff White Sox Radcliff Sox Ival Goodman Lew Riggs Reds Watson Clark Dodgers Clark Ed Coleman Julius Solters Browns Senators

Four Men Rescued From Ice Floes Off Greenland Coast

Four men aboard a drifting motorboat were rescued today as a Peace Neas expedition from Busk aided by rescue craft off the northeast Greenland coast.

Copenhagen Greenland Busk

Southern Leaders Compiled by The Associated Press

Batting and pitching leaders from the Southern teams are listed by Charles H. Miller. Taitt leads in home runs with 16 for Nashville, while Gleeson tops RBIs for New Orleans with 94 and Weatherly steals 33 bases for New Orleans. Team totals show New Orleans with 691 runs and Atlanta allowing 490.

Associated Press Charles H. Miller G. AB R. H. Pet Taitt Nash Browne Reese Memphis G. W. L. Pet Milnar N. O Chaplin Durham Atlanta Touchstone Mem

Sports World Puzzle Clues Lead To Mixed Word Play

A crossword style puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues spans sports terms and general words. Entries hint at familiar phrases like diamond star Christy and various definitions from lawful to poetic terms, creating a themed word grid challenge.

Sox Are Marvel of This Season

The White Sox, beset by injuries yet showing grit, remain the season’s marvel. They split a doubleheader with the Yankees, then Detroit swept Philadelphia as Schoolboy Rowe earned his 16th win. St Louis and Brooklyn also won to keep the league tight as Cards and Giants duel for NL lead.

Andy Clarke Associated Press Jimmy Dykes White Sox Lou Comiskey Sox New York Yankees Yankees Chicago Yanks al Simmon Rip Radcliff Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Schoolboy Rowe A’s St. Louis Browns Senators Buck Newsom Browkie Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Ival Goodman Lew Riggs Reds van Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers Herrmann Cards Phils Giants Pirates

Major League Leaders From Yesterday's Games

Batting leaders include Vaughan Pirates .400 and Medwick Cardinals .373. Runs led by Galan Cubs 104 and Medwick 103. RBIs show Berger Braves 104 and Medwick 103. Medwick 184 hits, Herman 175. Greenberg 43 doubles, Vosmik 347 batting, Gehrig 106 runs, Chapman 102 RBIs.

Associated Press National League Vaughan Pirates Medwick Cardinals Galan Cubs Berger Braves Herman Allen Phillies Goodman Reds Ott Giants Martin Lee Cubs J. Dean Lee Vosmik Indians Greenberg Tigers Gehrig Yankees Ben Chapman Yanks Cramer Athletics

Finland fails to restore Nurmi amateur status

Mirror recalls a year ago decision by the I A A denying Paavo Nurmi his amateur status. It notes past baseball moments including Ruth hitting two homers against the White Sox and a 20 inning Cardinals win over the Cubs.

Associated Press Finland Paavo Nurmi Ruth Cleuted Chicago White Sox Cardinals Chicago Cubs

San Francisco Police Restrict Dinner in Restricted Zone

A San Francisco driver halted his car in a restricted zone and a police officer insisted they eat in town. The visitor proposed eating in the next town, but the officer urged them to stay and eat there, sparking a small dispute over conduct.

Francisco San Franciscan

TVA Ramblers Edge Ironclads In Close Tourney Win

The TVA Ramblers defeated the Cooper-Wells Ironclads 6 to 5 in an elimination game. Manley hit two of three at bats and Fields matched the effort by Jacks while Johnson and Stokes and Woods and Fields contributed on defense and offense.

TVA Ramblers Cooper-Wells Ironclads Manley Jacks R. H. E. Tva Ramblers C.W. Ironclads Johnson and Stokes Woods

Business Men blank Alabama Power in softball game

The Business Men softball team defeated Alabama Power Co 11 to 0 at DeLano Park diamond No 3. Business Men hit hard while Power Company miscues aided the rout defeating them decisively.

Alabama Power Co Delano Park Power Company

Elimination Series Tonight On Three Diamonds

The schedule lists TVA Ramblers versus The Daily Quads on diamond No.1 Southern Bell against Alabama Hosiery Mill on diamond No.2 and Business Men facing Alabama Vannigans on diamond No.3 in today’s first round games.

TVA Ramblers The Daily Quads Southern Bell Alabama Hosiery Mill Business Men Alabama Vannigans

Kiwanis Senior League Troops Set Meeting at Delano Park

Troop 16 will meet Troop 19 Thursday at 9 30 AM on Delano Park Diamond No 1.

Kiwanis Senior League Delano Park Diamond No

Hosierymen Meet All-Stars In Alabama Park Bout

The Alabama Hosierymen face an all-star baseball squad from Hartselle Thursday at 4 15 PM at Alabama Park. The Hartselle lineup mixes ex Bee Line League players with youths and CCC team men near the city, managed by John Burleson who has umpired every home game this season and will likely pitch.

Alabama Hosierymen Hartselle Alabama Park Hotselle Old Bee Line League CCC John Burleson

Crackers and Pelicans clash as rival teams chase late-season tilt

The league lead Atlanta Crackers beat Birmingham 4 to 1 behind Harry Kelley as New Orleans edged Knoxville 3 to 2. Chattanooga Lookouts blanked Memphis 6 to 0 while only three games were played in the South yesterday.

Associated Press Atlanta New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Birmingham Harry Kelley Pius Brown Roussarie Helf Chattanooga Memphis Jess Petty Chicks Lookouts

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