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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1935

Page

8

All Star Game Looms as Schumacher and Harder Lead Nats Indians

The Nationals star Hal Schumacher and Indians ace Mel Harder are slated to start for a capable World All-Star pitching staff with Lefty Gomez and Babe Ruth among the hitters. Gehrig remains the Yankees first baseman as Foxx and Vaughan vie for other key spots.

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Yesterday’s Baseball Results By League And City

Summary of yesterday’s scores across multiple leagues. Southern League games included Little Rock Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville and Nashville with varied results. American League games featured New York Washington Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis Philadelphia Boston. National League results included St Louis Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston. Dixie Amateur League matchups covered Troy Union Springs Ozark Bufaula Abbeville Dothan. American Association tallies listed Kansas City Toledo Columbus Milwaukee St Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis.

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All-Star Game in Cleveland Returns to Schedule

No games scheduled today as the All-Star event shifts to Cleveland for the showcase. Players rest before the midseason festival, with fans awaiting announced rosters and activities surrounding the break.

Cardinals and West Town Tordanies Face Off on Diamond One

The Cardinals meet on diamond one and the West Town Tordanies clash with the South Town Wildcats on diamond two. Both games start at 10 o'clock.

Cardinals West Town Tordanies South Town Wildcats

Athletics and Indians consider outfield changes

Cramer of the Athletics and Joe Vosmik of the Indians attract attention as potential replacements for Al Simmons of the White Sox who has been benched after a hitting slump.

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All Star Game Probable Lineups for Cleveland Activity

The July 8 all star game lineups list National Leaguers Martin Vaughan Ott Medwick Berger Frisch Mancuso Schumacher and a full pitching roster. American starters Vosmik Cramer Gehringer Gehrig Foxx Cochran Harder Cronin lead, with Umpires Sears Magerkurth and alternates Collins Herman Whitehead.

Cleveland National Martin Vaughan Pirates Ott Giants Medwick Cardinals Terry Berger Braves Frisch Mancuso Schumacher American Vosmik Indians Cramer Athletics Gehringer Tigers Gehrig Yankees Foxx Athletics Johnson Athletics Cochrane Cronin Red Sox Harder Sears Magerkurth Ormsby Geisel Collins Herman Cubs Whitehead P. Waner Joe Moore Wilson Philles Hartnett J. Dean Walker Hubbell Derpitchers Ringer Reds Myer Bluege Senators Chapman Simmon White Box West Browns R. Ferrell Yes Rowe Gomes and Grove

Merrimage Beats Local Goodyear in sluggish league game

The Goodyear Wingfoots lost to Merrimack of Huntsville as fielding errors fueled a high scoring affair. Merrimack collected runs in the first, third and fourth innings aided by multiple misplays, while Drake starred with five walks and four scores in five plate appearances. Hoch and Kimbrell led Goodyear at the plate with Hoch homering in the fifth and Kemp contributing.

Goodyear Wingfoots Sammie Whitt Merrimack Huntsville Merrimacks McClure McCurtrie J. T. Teague Charlie Smith Goodyear Kimbrell Olin Drake Muzazy Hoch Drank Drake Red Ellett McMurtrie Sanderson Allon

Spinach Eater Pops Up In Decatur Wrestling Match

Pop-I Parker the spinach man from Boston meets Joe Gunther of Nashville in a mid dleweight title clash at the American Legion arena. Parker boasts years of spinach eating and aims to upper his status by defeating Gunther Tuesday night as promoter Jordan stages the program.

Pop-I Decatur Sailor Pop-I) Parker Boston Lion Parker Boston Joe Gunther Bullet Nashville Gunther Jordan American Legion Tor O'Toole James

Cardinals misfire as Giants widen NL lead in late season scramble

The article argues St Louis failed to retain four top pitchers Derringer Johnson Carleton Malone, hurting pennant chances while the Giants pull ahead. It contrasts Terry's Giants rebuild with Rickey's Cardinals reshuffling and notes Frisch faces mounting pressure to revive the team.

Schmeling Beats Uzcudun in Berlin Ring

In Berlin 12 rounds Schmeling defeated Paulino Uzcudun before 65 000 spectators including Nazi officials. Schmeling weighed 192 1 2 pounds to Uzcudun’s 203, arguing a low blow claim in round six and edging the Basque with body shots and uppercuts as the action pressed to the final bell.

Lin Maxing Germany Paulino Uzcudun Berlin Uzendun Schmeling Paulino

Sports Mirror A year in review highlights and records

Today a year ago Ruth hit his 690th homer on the 20th anniversary of his big league debut. Hans Sievert bettered the world decathlon record with 8 709 46 points. Three years ago California defeated Columbia graduates and Penn A C conquered Yale in Olympic rowing semi finals. Five years ago officials announced Bill Tilden would not play with Davis Cup team due to a contract writing commitment.

Associated Press Ruth Hig Hans Sievert California Columbia Penn A. C Yale Ficials Bill Tilden

Birmingham wrestler Lott noted for wealth and fame

Birmingham’s former Phillips high star known as Kid Lott has built wealth and a wide circle in wrestling. Officials urge fans to buy tickets early to avoid rush as prices remain unchanged from prior years.

Kid) Lott Birmingham Phillips High School

Dizzy Dean Keeps Managers and Fans Cheerful in Busy Season

Frank Frisch manages the Cardinals amid Dizzy Dean temperaments and comebacks. Fans booed after a recent St Paul incident, yet Dean shut down the Reds in a 9 to 4 opening game win. Paul Dean outpitched Derringer as St Louis won 5 to 1, helping the Cardinals move to second place seven games behind the Giants. Mel Ott homered for the Giants in a 9 to 2 win over Brooklyn. the Cubs crushed Pittsburgh 18 to 1. The Phillies beat the Braves 9 to 1 as Curt Davis spun six hits. Detroit routed St Louis 12 to 5 for their tenth straight win, while the Yankees beat the Senators 11 to 1. Cleveland ended both the Tigers and White Sox streaks with a 13 inning victory in the A L.

Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR Ated Press Frank Frisch Cardinals Dizzy Dean Pittsburgh Diz Jess Haines Reds St. Paul Cincinnati Brother Paul Paul Derringer Giants Brooklyn Mel Ott Ftill Carl Hubbel Cubs Cy Blanton Bill Lee Phillies Braves Curt Davis Tigers Browns Julius Solters St. Louis Detroit Yankees Senators Lou Gehrig Tony Lazzeri White Sox Cleve Ted Lyons Cleveland Indians The Athletics To & Ph

Hosierymen Split Pair Of Contests In Alabama Series

Alabama aggregation led 10 runs and 10 hits through three innings before Hargrove relieved and stifled Pulaski with two safeties. Sam Agee homered with Harvey and Keenum racking multiple hits as Hosierymen won Sunday game in shortened eighth inning, while Charlie Smith and Goodyear contributed offensively.

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Baseball double victory fuels late season rally

Yesterday's stars include Charley Gehringer of the Tigers with three hits and four runs, Julius Solters of the Browns with three homers driving in five runs, Paul in relief for seven innings, Bill Jurges of the Cubs with two doubles and two singles driving in four, Ted Lyons of the White Sox and Joe Vosmik of the Indians paces with hits and runs, and Mel Ott of the Giants slugging his 18th homer with bases loaded against the Dodgers.

Paul Charley Gehringer Tigers Julius Solters Browns Gehringer Detroit Solters Brown Bill Jurges Cubsh Pirate Ted Lyons White Sox Joe Vosmik Indians Lyons Vosmik Mel Ott Giants Dodgers

Southern Leaders Player and Club Baseball Stats Digest

Summary of player and club batting and pitching leaders from Southern leagues. Includes individual leaders such as Browne Rock 78 games and 279 at bats with 102 runs and 366 on base, Reese Memphis 66 253 95 92 batting average .364, Scott Birmingham 60 193 26 68 and Hooks Atlanta 48 181 61 60. Pitching leaders Milwar News 18 12 4 with 0.780, Mustaikis 15 6 2, Touchstone 19 48 5 0.722, Chaplin 23 13 and others slates. Home run leaders Taitt Reshvine 15 Hutcheson Memphis 9 Autry New Orleans 9. Runs batted in Duke Memphis Gleeson New Orleans 58. Stolen bases Nonnenkamp Little Rock 15 Boss New Orleans 15 Double plays Chattanooga 91 Nashville 84. Runs scored Absents 413 team opponents 340.

G. AB. R. H. Pot. Browne L. Rock Reese Memphis Scott B’ham Hooks Atlanta Weintraub Nashville Milwar News O Mustaikis L. A Touchstone Chaplin Taitt Reshvine Hutcheson Autry New Orleans Duke Gleeson Nonnenkamp Little Rock Boss Chattanooga Atlante Rock

Crackers split doubleheader with Chattanooga in Georgia clash

Atlanta Crackers win 8 to 4 and 8 to 2 over Chattanooga Lookouts in a doubleheader at Chatsworth celebrating Dalton Day. Lynn Nelson and strong fielding powered the wins as Cohen collected seven safeties and Lookouts errors aided the first game.

Associated Press Atlanta Crackers Southern Association Chas Memphis New Orleans Chattanooga Crackers Atlantia Cohen Lynn Nelson Lookouts Memphis Henry Chicks Greer Pelicans Little Rock Travelers Birmingham Pebs Browne Little Rock Tex Nugent Kola Sharpe Leo Moon Maxwell Knoxville Nashville Smokies Hal Stafford George Pipgras

Major League Leaders Highlight Tigers Greenberg Sees Big Totals

The report lists batting leader Johnson of the Athletics at .350 and Gehringer of the Tigers lead in runs with 68. Greenberg of the Tigers drives in 100 RBIs while Vosmik of the Indians totals 101 hits. Gehringer also tops with 68 runs and Sees leads doubles with 23.

Associated Press Johnson Athletics Gehringer Tigers Greenberg Vosmik Indians

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