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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1934
Page
6
Athenians won 13 to 4 as Wingfoots rallied in the third inning for five runs and added another five in the fourth. Margrove and Hardy pitched steadily, keeping the Athenians ahead while Gafellon faced resistance and scattered hits.
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The Yankees strong infield and pitching depth pay off as Jack Saltzgaver overcomes early doubts. McCarthy reshuffles positions granting him a chance at third base and a standout season. Ruth nears final peak as youthful breakthroughs bolster New York's American League bid.
Hank Kirby L A Barron Chas Harvey Messise and Couch attended the Sunday game in Birmingham.
Alabama's star lefty LeGrant Scott, pitching for Dothan in the Dixie Amateur League, signs with the Barons and will report shortly after July 4. He finished college with nine wins and one defeat across three seasons and gives up another year of collegiate play.
Mrs. Jack Bethea of Birmingham visits her daughter Mrs. Johnnie Acker and attends as guest hero in their family gathering.
Britt returns from a month of laid up condition and is pronounced fit by his doctor. Chick reappears after months away and is hailed by fans as superior to Hugh Nichols and Mc Guirk. Logas remains undefeated in Decatur as Chick challenges him in a balanced Tuesday card organized by Chris Jordan.
Results show Southern League games with Birmingham and others, American League tallies for Chicago and Cleveland, National League scores including Pittsburgh and Chicago. Notable long first game went 18 innings while a second game was called after 5 innings at darkness with New York and Brooklyn tying.
International League games listed Albany Newark Baltimore Syracuse Rochester Montreal Toronto Buffalo results with wins and losses. American Association standings show Columbus St Paul Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City. Dixie Amateur League results Ozark Abbeville Montgomery Union Springs play while Eufaula Dothan reported rain.
Merrimack defeated the Hosierymen 8 to 6 after a dramatic ninth inning surge. McRight and Williams led the locals with three hits in five at bats, as Pickens pitched well until relief and late scoring rallies by Ortner Watson and others sealed the victory.
In his first year as a regular major leaguer Ray Pepper drew 296 fan ballots for a spot in the American League all star lineup against strong NL talent. Pepper was far from securing one of the three outfield berths.
Miss Elizabeth Pride of Nashville Tennessee will visit her aunt Mrs John C Bragg this week as a guest in the family circle.
Final tallies for the All Star selections show White Sox and Dodgers among leaders with top votes in multiple positions. Notable names include Gehringer Lazzeri Ruth and Fox in various roles across the outfield, catching, and pitching categories.
Earned runs show Mill 5 Merrimack 4 with McRight and Bronaugh driving in two each. Y Baker pitched 9 innings for visitors with 8 strikeouts and was the winning pitcher as Briscoe took the loss. Time listed as 9 15 with Burleson and Best as umpires.
Prices delivered in Birmingham for hay, grain, poultry, eggs, and butter fat show varied levels with some lifts in corn and oats. Hay types include U S No 1 and Alfalfa with prices from 13 to 27 dollars per unit. poultry and eggs see steady rates. grain bids rise slightly. beef type cattle and dairy animals listed with per hundredweight ranges.
The Southeast League boards announce the lone scheduled game today pitting Atlanta against Nashville.
Detroit at Cleveland. Washington at Philadelphia. Boston at New York. Louis at Chicago. New York at Boston. Philadelphia at Brooklyn. Only games scheduled.
About 35 golfers start a Wednesday event at Valley Country Club. The handicap year governs play as competitors vie for prizes. Extra balls and a Curtis club are among the rewards. A runner-up is noted and the field includes pros and notable entries.
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