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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
6
Van was lifted from his long term slump in a day you had pitchers ruling the league. Mungo showed speed despite an elbow ailment and Castleman led the Giants with a three hitter while Blanton fanned Reds. Pirates moved to second with Blanton’s three hitter as the Dodgers dropped.
Dodgers were blanked 5-0 on one hit while other results included Arky Vaughan and Cy Blanton leading a Reds win with a three hitter and two RBIs. Jack Knott pitched four hitters for a White Sox victory over the Browns as Hank Leiber powered the Giants in a 14-1 rout of Philadelphia. Red Ruffing and Jim Bagby also produced strong pitching and offense for New York and Boston respectively.
City Judge Patrick J. Keeler sentenced a Buffalo woman to six months in jail for striking her husband with a length of iron pipe. He lamented that in the "good old days" husbands beat wives and noted the shift in domestic conduct.
A Central Press panfishing column extols the joy of panfish across U S lakes and rivers. It praises light tackle a split bamboo or steel rod and tiny artificials for species like perch crappie sunfish and rock bass. It notes more panfish caught annually than any other game and shares bait and gear suggestions and a tiger muskie catch near Park Rapids Minnesota.
Nashville fighter Joe Gunther challenges Billy McEwen to a 10 round bout with five ounce gloves at Martin Arena. Promoter Chris Jordan of the American Legion aims to stage the fight if McEwen agrees, amid ongoing feud and potential wrestling bouts to follow.
List of AL leaders in batting averaging runs RBIs hits doubles and triples with players from Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington and Chicago plus pitching leader Allen Cleveland 11 17 and Chandler New York 6 1 for the season.
The summary lists top NL performers: Liivardi Cincy 362, Martin Phila 351. Ott NY 64 runs, Goodman Cincy 4. Ott NY 6 RBI, Goodman Cincy 3. McCormick Cincy 94 hits, Martin Phila 81. Martin Phila 24 doubles, McCormick Cincy 19. Suhr Pit and Lee Riggs Cincy 7 triples. Ott NY 19 HR, Goodman Cincy 18. Koy Brooklyn 10 SB, Hack CHI 7. Vander Meer Cincy and Brown Pitt 10-2, Klinger Pitt 8-1.
Pensacola's Fliers won 4-2 in 11 innings on a clutch rally after trading runs with Anniston. Selma topped Jackson 9-6. Gadsden beat Mobile 3-1 as Stein allowed three hits. Montgomery edged Meridian 6-4 in ten innings.
Chicago July 1 Julian Black co manager of Joe Louis told the Tribune the heavyweight champion will forego a title defense against Max Baer in September. Louis has been working hard and needs a rest, with a title defense planned for next spring or summer at the earliest.
Promoter Mike Jacobs said he was open minded about a September title bout between Joe Louis and Max Baer after Louis works hard this year. Chicago reports quote Julian Black that Louis may skip the fight, but Jacobs suggested Louis could pursue Baer after a rest. Schmeling packs for Germany as Schlager recovers from a back injury after June 22 defeat.
In Louisville on July 1, a new college golf champion is expected as three sophomores and a junior compete in the 36 hole National Intercollegiate tournament semifinals. Lew W. Oehrig of Chattanooga and Virginia lead a field including Bert McDowell Kansas City and Georgetown’s John P. Burke. Burke dominated his match 12 and 11 while Oehrig survived a late rally from Henry Castillo of LSU to win 3 and 1.
Washington reports a new arms treaty hold up halting larger weapons despite prior intents. The agreement among the United States Great Britain and France raises tonnage limits from 35000 to 45000 tons while preserving the 16 inch gun cap.
Sports columnist Eddie Brie t z surveys racing visits for War Admiral and Seabiscuit and notes trades and marriages in pro football. He predicts college coaching changes and high attendance projections for Tulane and Rice games.
Parks Grocery beat Riverside 6 to 2 at Benson Field with strong pitching by Nelson and J Smith. Goodyear defeated Decatur Iron and Steel 14 to 7 behind a balanced attack as Parks Grocery and Goodyear secured two wins.
Decatur Iron and Steel and BAGG are noted for postponing all softball league games next week. The delay stems from Cooper Wells and Alabama Hosiery Mills employees being on vacation.
A strong Alabama field competes in the state amateur elimination round at Selma Country Club. Scudday Horner led with a sub par 68 sharing medal honors with his brother Horace Horner as he opened against Jimmy Hicks of Birmingham at 9 a.m.
The Marina Fire Station dedication on July 1 proceeded per plan but halted when James Cole the master of ceremonies began to introduce the mayor. An alarm sounded and fire crews rushed out to extinguish a blaze at Cole’s house.
A Cleveland writer criticizes American League managers for omitting Rollie Hemsley Hal Trosky and Lynn Nelson from the All-Star roster while favoring Lou Gehrig Lefty Gomez and Ryne York He argues Hemsley’s defense and clutch prowess merit inclusion and notes Nelson’s effectiveness for a weak Athletics club.
Helen Wills Moody aged 32 and Helen Jacobs 29 are to meet on center court at Wimbledon tomorrow in a storied rivalry. Their history spans a decade with multiple Wimbledon finals and Forest Hills showdowns, highlighting two top players with contrasting temperaments yet shared combativeness.
A reader recalls a club member who taunts a promising young pro during a round. The judge’s meddling and persistent ribbing spoil the player’s rhythm, turning early par-birdie momentum into bad holes. Such teasing can ruin fledgling players before they gain poise before galleries.
About 500 athletes gathered in Buffalo New York for the national AAU track and field meet. Champions aim for trophies and the 40 spots on a squad to tour Europe this summer.
Martin Leigh Harrison of Southern Methodist University and a native of Montgomery was named assistant professor of law at the University of Alabama, according to university officials.
A British policy proposal suggests fines for bystanders who refuse to pursue a thief. Officials argue proactive intervention could deter crime, while critics warn it could endanger innocent bystanders and erode civil liberties.
Blountsville faces TVA Junior at 1 PM followed by Arab vs Winfield at 3 PM Saturday. Sunday features Decatur Blue Devils against Anderson. Last week results include Blountsville over Hanceville and TVA over Scottsboro. The league uses streamline rules and the district winner advances to state eliminations. The Honus Wagner trophy is displayed in Wilder's window. H L Ogle is district commissioner.
Lauderdale and Colbert forecasts note streams clearing after rains. Bass crappie drum and catfish show fair activity below dams with live bait. weekend fishing expected to improve as waters clear. Several creeks report muddy conditions, others offer fair fishing with live bait plugs and flies. Local lakes Wheeler and nearby rivers show better trolling and worm/cast options.
At the final blue and gray reunion in Gettysburg Pennsylvania the oldest veteran is William A. Barnes from Oakland California who claims 112 years. The youngest is John Land a Waycross Georgia 88 year old Union veteran. The oldest Confederate veteran is James Robert Paul 105 from Charlotte North Carolina who calls himself the most honorable man in North Carolina and the oldest living Democrat in the United States.
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