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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

6

Patched Up: Vols Take Two From Crackers In Atlanta

The Tennessee Volunteers defeated Atlanta 3 1 to extend the Crackers six game lead. Hofmann’s club won two of four on the road trip and Nashville arrives with a patched lineup hopeful for upcoming games.

Southern Association Lance Richbourg Fred Mean Memphis Tribe Atlanta Hofmann Bobby Durham Chicks Bud Thomas Invaders Dar- Boutwell Holley Carter Willie Duke Galvin Nashville Richbourg Peacock Triplett

Baseball Scores From The Day In Major Leagues

In the Southern League Birmingham Chattanooga weather affected play with Memphis 3 Atlanta 1 and Little Rock Knoxville and New Orleans Nashville rained out. National League New York 7 Boston 0 Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 6. American Detroit 7 Chicago 1 Washington 4 Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 14 St Louis 6 New York 8 Boston 7 Alabama Florida League Enterprise 6 Ozark 7 Union Springs 6 Panama City 2 Troy 4 Dothan 3 International League Baltimore 10 Itate 11 Toronto 6 Montreal 6 Rochester 3 American Association Louisville 8 Columbus 4 Toledo 5 Indianapolis 0.

Detroit Chicago Washington Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis New York Boston Alabama Enterprise Ozark Union Springs Panama City Troy Dothan International League Baltimore Itate Toronto Montreal Rochester Nashville Little Rock New Orleans Knoxville Ike Ann Eneneeres Pittsburgh Philadelphia Yn Pet Aeeenereeteres Detroit Ease Cleveland Weeee Neteeen Eeeerees Meee Elphia Peenenenennnen L. Pet Ee Oy Aeeeeneres Abbeville Andalusia Connee

Knoxville at Birmingham and other night games listed

The schedule lists Knoxville at Birmingham, Nashville at Atlanta, New Orleans at Chattanooga, Little Rock at Memphis, Lauer ce LEAGUE at Chicago rt at Philadelphia, Detroit at St. with no games scheduled, and regional matchups including Troy at Dothan Union Springs at Ozark Panama City at Andalusia and Abbeville.

Lauer Ce Chicago Philadelphia Detroit

Sports Mirror highlights past tennis and boxing shocks

AP notes a year ago Donald Budge fell to Baron Gottfried Von Cramm in Wimbledon semis with sets 4 6 4 6 3 2 6 2. Three years ago Giants beat Cardinals aided by Hal Schumacher 5 2. Five years ago Max Schmeling dethroned Bill Stribling by knockout in the 15th round.

Associated Press Donald Budge Baron Gottfried von Cramm Giants Algates Cardinals Hal Schumacher Braves Max Schmeling Bill Stribling

Hard Fight for Victory in Decatur Pennant Series

The Goodyear Wingfoots and Alabama Hosierymen meet in a decisive second game of a five game series for the Decatur pennant. Hosierymen lead one to zero after a tight earlier victory and aim to even the count as Eastsiders face the Southsiders at 3 PM. Hardy House Cole and Black lead hosiery pitching while Ogle Sachs Hare and White are set for the Wingfoots.

Goodyear Wingfoots Alabama Hosierymen Decatur Hosierymen Wingfoots Hardy House Cole Black Bronaugh Goodyearites Ogle Sachs

Major League Leaders Show Busy 1940s Stats

Summary of leaders across batting and pitching categories with players from Yankees, Cardinals, Pirates, Giants, Bees and others. Highlights include Gehrig batting .399, Ruth era-like figures, and top pitchers Malone and Pearson with strong win totals.

Hosierymen Beat Firemen 2–0 In Shortened Game

In a well played contest cut to six innings by a cloud burst, the Alabama Hosierymen defeated the Birmingham Firemen 2–0 in 50 minutes. Cole pitched five innings for the Hosierymen allowing one clean hit while Kitchens toed the mound for the Firemen. Bronaugh and Johnson drove in the runs, with Brown making a key outfield play later. Umpires John and Spencer Burleson officiated.

Alabama Hosierymen Decatur Doiig Cole Kitchens Hosierymen Birmingham Robertson Welsh Smith Bronaugh Johnson Hargrove Shepperd Bragen Queen Firemen Busenleher Graham John and Spencer Burleson Ce San Cawwnaeenes Nen Enee Wooten Brown Ham Ala

Notable figures and feats dominate early July sports chatter

Associated Press roundups highlight Lefty O'Doul’s green hat, Seals coaching pair, golf rivalries in New Mexico, high school hurdles marks by Paul Cope, a four-club baseball race in New London, and Texas A&M style football training by eight TCU aces.

New York Ken Bojens San Diego Union O'Doul Bojens Pacific Coast San Francisco Seals Walter (the Great Chick Altrock al Schacht Marcel Mackel Las Vegas N. M Optic Vernie Spec Dee C. Blythe Clovis Evening Journal Stewart H. T Shorty) Hornbuckle New Mexico Hornbuckle Raton Robert Gamzey Denver Post Denver Pail Cope John Degange New London Conn Robert Gair Co Kacey’s Fort Trumbull Stars

Two American track stars face Olympic eligibility hurdle

In New York, Eulace Peacock and Rodenkirchen contend with citizenship issues threatening their Olympic participation. Rodenkirchen, a Jersey City schoolboy sprint ace, ran 21 seconds flat for 200 meters but lacks naturalized status. Peacock, hampered by a thigh tear, could miss Berlin if not cleared. both cases hinge on citizen eligibility and pending approvals.

EW York Eulace Peacock Temple Negro Robert Rodenkirchen Jersey City New York Athletic Club Lincoln Peacock Jesse Owens Cambridge Rodenkirchen Harvard Stadium Eddie Tolan Owens Dickinson High School Brodenkirchen United States America Bodenkirchen Randalls Island Stadium New York Berlin Manhat ‘Tan

Baldwin County Rodeo Promises Fishermen Adventure and Community

The article invites Baldwin County residents to the July 16-17 rodeo at Bear Point in Perdido Bay. It extols tarpon fishing allure, coastal scenery, and the social feast of tin cups, barbecue, and mullet. Organizers urge participation through the Baldwin County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Max Lawrenz, Foley.

Baldwin County Izaak Walton League of America Foley Ala Fernando Suarez Boni Bear Point Burkhardt’s Sccre Izaak Walton League of America Max Lawrenz

Stars of the Day Rally in Major League Wins

Yesterday's stars include Bucky Walter of the Phillies pitching a four hit shutout in a 5 0 victory over the Dodgers. Aligie Galan of the Cubs doubled in a 13th inning rally to beat the Senators. Dizzy Dean of the Cardinals limited the Pirates to seven hits for his 14th win. Mel Ott of the Giants drove in the winning run with a ninth inning double against the Bees. Arndt Jorgens of the Yankees delivered a pinch single in the ninth to beat the Red Sox. Bruce Campbell and Johnny Allen of the Indians led the opener with six hits in a double bill and Allen's five hit nightcap pitching.

Associated Press Bucky Walter Phillies Dodgers Aligie Galan Cubs Scutt Bolton Senators al Simmons Tigers White Sox Dizzy Dean Cardinals Pirates Mel. Ott Giants Bees Arndt Jorgens Yankees Red Sox Bruce Campbell Johnny Allen Indians Farmer Browns Allen Bruce St. Louis Browns Tribe Campbell Boston Red Sox Schoolboy Rowe Athletics Gas House Gang Cincinnati Reds Reds Boston Bees Phillie

Bruce Campbell sparks comeback with seven hits in doubleheader

Bruce Campbell, Cleveland outfielder and one of baseball’s remarkable comebacks, homered back from spinal meningitis to deliver seven straight hits across a twin bill. He collected a double and five singles in the first game and added a single in his first at bat of the nightcap as Cleveland won both parts, boosting the Indians to fourth in the American League standings.

Southern Leaders Pitching and Batting Highlights

Southern leaders show strong hitting and pitching with top pitchers listed by city and stats. Mueller of Knoxville leads home runs with 14 while Richards of Atlanta and Rung of Chattanooga drive in runs. Marquardt and Nonnenkamp pace steals.

Thomas Atlanta Speece Nashville Schmidt Williams Sharpe Little Rock Mueller Knoxville Richards Wright Chattanooga Taitt Marquardt Phil Nonnenkamp Little Harris Lanta

Indians Players Hit Home Runs Yesterday

A clipped AP report shows Trosky and other Indians star players delivering home runs, with mentions of Knickerbocker and Brown, among others. The piece references Red Sox mentor Werber and Hale in connection to the day's scores.

Associated Press Trosky Indians Comer Knickerbocker Bejma Browny Hale Indians Acteaneannanial Brownis

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