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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

6

Million Dollar Red Sox Pushed Out Of Southern League

The Red Sox suffered a sixth straight loss as Yankees blanked Boston 5 0 widening the lead to 10 1 2 games. Detroit Tigers climbed to second with 21 6 spree over the White Sox. Browns swept Indians 16 12 then tied 5 5 in nightcap. Detroit and St Louis both slugged heavy offense as pitching faltered. Boston's slump spans hitting and pitching with few regulars above .300.

Red Sox Vees Uzneie Tee Hae Bos Yankees Bostonians Tigers Gochrane White Sox Chicago Detroiters St. Louis Browns Indians Senators Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Cincinnati Phillies van Mungo Boston Red Sox Lefty Grove Wes Ferrell Sox Can Foxx

Baseball Twin Bill Opens With Strong Pitching

Yesterday's Stars highlights Van Mungo of the Dodgers and Orville Phillies-Former tossing a three hit opener win and seven inning nightcap. Charley Ruffing of the Yankees completes a seventh straight win with a shutout of the Red Sox on seven hits. Gerald Walker of the Tigers belted a home run and three singles in a 21-6 victory over the White Sox. Gus Suhr of the Pirates sparked the attack with a multi hit effort as Newsom struck out 10 to win the nightcap. Bill Urbanski of the Bees drove in two runs with timely hits in the win.

Associated Press van Mungo Dodgers Orville Phillies Twin Hill Charley Ruffing Yankees Boston Red Sox Gerald Walker Tigers White Sox Gus Suhr Pirates Cardinals Eee Joe Kuhel Buck Newsom Homer Twin Bill Athletics Newsome Bill Urbanski Bees

Today’s Games Highlight Southern and American League Matchups

The schedule lists Birmingham at Memphis, Atlanta hosting Memphis, Little Rock visiting New Orleans, New Orleans at Nashville, Detroit at Chicago, Boston at New York, Washington at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at St. Louis. Also Alabama Florida League games Panama City at Union Springs and Abbeville at Andalusia.

W. L Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Philadelphia American New York Detroit Washington Cleveland St. Louis Ao Alabama L. Pet Eneees Neen Enterprise Sane Neewenseneeenee Abbeville Union Springs Sheen Panama City Chicago Boston St.Louis

U S Bank Clearings Fall in Week to July 1

Bank clearings in 22 principal cities totaling 6.0216 billion for the week ended July 1, down 11.6 percent from 6.8104 billion a year earlier, as reported by Dun and Bradstreet.

New York United States Dun & Bradstreet

Dillman to Return Here in Main Event Rally

Dynamite Dillman faces Charley Layton in the main event of a weekly arena card. The bout is best two of three falls with a 90 minute limit. Bullet Joe Gunther meets Prince Leilani Manai in the semi final, also best two of three falls. The first bell rings at 8:30 p.m.

Martin Arena Dynamite Dillman Wild Charley Layton Lynn Mass Bullet Joe Gunther Prince Leilani Manai

Baseball results from Southern League and major leagues

Birmingham beat Chattanooga 10 to 8 and Memphis defeated Atlanta 16 to 11. Little Rock edged Knoxville 11 to 10. New Orleans and Nashville had rain delays. Boston lost to New York 8 to 6. Brooklyn won 6 to 3 against Philadelphia 1 to 10. Pittsburgh defeated St. Louis 9 to 4. Chicago-Cincinnati game also noted with rain interruptions.

Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta Little Rock Knoxville Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago

Irregular Scores Across MLB Like Nightfall Delays

A list of baseball scores shows New York 5 Boston 21 Detroit 21, Chicago 14 Washington 13, Philadelphia 5 4 St. Louis 16 5 Cleveland 12 5. The second game ended in the ninth due to darkness.

New York Boston Detroit Chicago Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland

Alabama Florida League Scores and International League Update

Dothan defeated Abbeville 8 to 2 while Andalusia beat Union Springs 3 to 2. Panama City won 7 to 6 over Ozark and Enterprise edged Troy 10 to 1 with a 1 1 record. Buffalo led Toronto 2 to 0 as Rochester beat Montreal 4 to 2 and Syracuse triumphed 8 to 4 over Newark. Albany Baltimore rain.

Alabama Dothan Abbeville Andalusia Union Springs Panama City Ozark Enterprise Troy Buffalo Toronto Rochester Montreal Syracuse Newark Albany

Texans Top Dallas and Fort Worth in Doublebill

In Texas League action Dallas fell 2 to 0 while Houston won 6 to 4 over San Antonio. American Association results saw Toledo edge Indianapolis 4 to 3 and Minneapolis defeat Kansas City 8 to 6.

Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio American Association Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City

Fifteen Year Old Seeks Firecrackers Permit

Avard Booth, age fifteen, testified before Salt Lake City officials that his cousin sent him many firecrackers. He acknowledged it is illegal to set them off and asked for permission to shoot them off, while the commission responded with a curt petition denial.

Salt Lake City Avard Booth City Commission Commission

Mayor Bryan opposes Nebraska fireworks ban in Lincoln

Lincoln July 2 Mayor Charles W Bryan brother of William Jennings Bryan declares opposition to a statewide fireworks ban. He argues celebration means more than Fourth of July editorials and speeches and urges not to suppress a popular tradition.

Lincoln, Neb Nebraska Charles W. Bryan William Jennings Bryan

Local teams clash July 4 in city baseball battle

Decatur clubs Alabama Hosierymen and Goodyear Wingfoots meet at Alabama Park Saturday July 4 to decide the city’s best team. The Hosierymen edged the Wingfoots in their first meeting a few weeks ago and both squads have added hitters Joe Flynn and Joe Agee respectively.

Decatur Alabama Hosierymen Goodyear Wingfoots Alabama Park Hosierymen Wingfoots Joe Agee Vanderbilt College Joe Flynn Cabel Keenum Birmingham Fire Department

Southern Leaders Pitching in 1940s Data Weave

Players listed include GwWwWL L Thomas and Schmidt of Atlanta with win totals. Williams of Atlanta has 13 wins and 2 losses. Sharpe of Little Rock shows 19 wins, 12 losses, 5 in relief. Mueller of Knoxville and Richards of Atlanta lead home runs. Wright of Chattanooga and Taitt of Nashville top RBIs. Marquardt of Memphis and Nonnenkamp of Little Rock plus Harris of Atlanta lead stolen bases. Nashville and Atlanta lead double plays, with Nashville 78 to Atlanta 75. Nashville 509 runs scored vs Atlanta 442. Atlanta faced 313 and Chattanooga 381 opponent runs.

Thomas Atlanta Schmidt Williams Sharpe Little Rock Mueller Knoxville Richards Wright Chattanooga Taitt Nashville Marquardt Memphis Nonnenkamp Harris Beast

Firecrackers cause pants damage in Kennewick incident

In Kennewick Washington on July 2 a man named Walt Knowles set off large firecrackers that allegedly ripped the pants of a man two blocks away. A bystander shouted to Knowles claiming the pants were torn, but Knowles insisted no one was nearby when the devices were lit.

Kennewick Wash Walt Knowles Knowles

Not So Naughty The Schmeling Louis Fight Telegram

Lakewood NJ graduates send a telegram to Max Schmeling after the Louis fight. Olympic delegation sails for Berlin on the 15th. New York writers host a field day at Huntingdon LI with golf and tennis prizes. Columbia may bid to Drake relays next season. Frank Mihlon promotes bike racing near Belmar NJ. Billy McCarney tours with Greek boxers. Hollywood and Hitler noted in context of Schmeling. News includes Frank Frisch Gas House Gang piece and Metcalfe rivalry.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Lakewood N. J Max Schmeling Louis Joe Jersey Pines Berlin New York Baseball Writers Crescent Athletic-Hamilton Club Huntingdon L. I Columbia Frank Mihlon Newark Belmar Natie Brown Billy McCarney Hollywood Germany Max Herr Hitler Ted Scales London Harry Markson Frankie Frisch Roy Stockton St. Louis Post-Dispatch Loui, Brix Sixte Escobar Jesse Owens Ralph Metcalfe Louis Schmeling

Fans split over NL all star picks amid slugger debate

Writers question Gus Suhr's belated NL invitation despite a .347 average for Pittsburgh while scratched picks include Augie Galan .284 and Johnny Moore .350. Cubs' Grimm backs Galan and Curt Davis as Lon Warneke Gabby Hartnett Billy Herman and Frank Demaree join his roster.

Gus Suhr Pittsburgh Charl Co Augie Galan Johnny Moore Phillies Paul Waner Grimm Cubs Galan Curt Davis Lon Warneke Gabby Hartnett Billy Herman Frank Demaree

Man recounts dog attack after street explosion incident

An irate man describes walking two blocks away when firecrackers exploded nearby. He says a dog leaped at him during the commotion, causing distress as he passed by.

Too Many Race Tracks Bemoaned by Churchill Downs Owner

EW YORK There are too many race tracks in operation in the United States says Col. Matt Winn of Churchill Downs Latonia and Chicago. He argues tracks struggle for top horses and public interest wanes with long meetings and varied layouts. He notes bookmaking cuts and predicts racing will persist with promoters adding new tracks while bettors often go broke.

York United States East Middle West Matt Winn Churchill Downs Latonia Chicago Winn Atlantic Seaboard New York Mutual Los Angeles Turf Club Santa Anita Lake Front

Owens Races at Princeton This Week At Nationals

Jesse Owens, holder of ten world records, competes at Palmer Stadium Princeton in the 100 meters alongside Ralph Metcalfe as part of the national AAU championships. The junior AAU title meet opens the two day program with sprint contenders including Bob Rodenkirchen, who set a 200 meter mark at Cambridge.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Jesse Owens Palmer Stadium Princeton Ohio State Marquette Ralph Metcalfe Owens Jesse America Ben Eastman Glenn Cunningham Don Lash Eastman Cunningham Bill Bonthron Gene Venzke Lash Eino Pentti Bonthron Cambridge Venzke Jack Lovelock Lovelock Bob Rodenkirchen Jersey City

Pearl White Stricken Ill in Paris Delays Return Home

Pearl White, former movie star, was ill at her Paris home, but friends said the condition was not serious. She postponed her planned return to the United States.

Paris Pearl White Miss White United States

Major League Leaders List From Early Baseball Season

Stats show leaders in batting runs and pitching for top players. Notable figures include Gehrig and Foxx leading in several categories, with Camilli Ott and Gehringer among the batting and hits leaders across the leagues.

Baseball Scoreboard Report From Yesterday

Yesterday’s box shows players like Moore of Bees Bucher of Dodgers and Knickerbocker of Indians with multiple mentions. Ott of Giants and Johnson of Athletics also appear, alongside Averill of Indians and Dickey of Yankees. Totals summarize league games and passes, with 666 runs or events noted.

Associated Press E. Moore Bees Bucher Dodgers Kele Ith PRAMS Atwood Phillies Dickey Yankees Satasvikt Knickerbocker Indians Ott Giants Johnson Athletics Wwe Averill

Old Saw Goes Haywire As Heat Helps Slugging Lineups

Southern Association managers debated the old adage as warm weather accompanied three games with heavy hitting. Memphis Chicks exploded for 21 hits and 16 runs against Atlanta, Birmingham beat Chattanooga 10 to 8, and Little Rock edged Knoxville 11 to 10 while five other games featured numerous pitchers.

Associated Press Southern Association Memphis Chicks Schmidt West Lindsey Thomas Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Lookouts Little Rock Knoxville Smokies Nash New Orleans Vols Richards Grace Duke Cotelle Lynm Nelson Eddie Chihocki Lookout Barons Shaun Pelos Memphis

Remembering Hank O'Day and notable baseball moments

A year ago Hank O'Day died in Chicago at age 74. Three years ago Carl Hubbell blanked the Cardinals 1-0 in 18 innings, six hits, 12 strikeouts. Five years ago Archie Compston led an Open round but was disqualified for late reporting.

Associated Press Hank O'Day Chicago Carl Hubbell Giants Cardinals Tis Archie Compston England

Pope Pius Orders Global Movie Censorship Directive

Pope Pius issued an encyclical directing world censorship of movies under bishops. The edict was addressed to the bishops and archbishops of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States.

Vatican City Pius a_ world United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Art Krenz TEPEE Cleveland Indians Roy Weatherlly Weatherly Vvvss Fire Dept Attanooga Vs New Orleans N Firm Fathers Charles H. Miller Associated Pressing By Harry Grayson Goshen N. Y Gibson White Rosalind Ben F Rosette P. H. Davis Tinsley Major League The National Camills Jordan J. Martin Vaughan Medwick Jensen Herman P. Waner Camilli Goodman S. Martin Lucas Gumbert Gehrig Radcliff Gehringer Foxx Goslin Rolfe DiMaggio Clift Browns Powell Werber Piet Pearson Malone Sports Mirror Malone Park
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