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The report credits Weah in the classic colors of the marker with breaking a world record claim amid a crowded field led by Joe York A. C. as a top contender.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
8
Data Scatter From Historic Baseball Standings
Fragmentary OCR shows player names and team entries with sparse statistics including wins losses and runs. It lists teams such as Atlanta Memphis New Orleans and Little Rock with scattered figures and mentions league statistician and Associated Press input.
Brothers Stores Deliver TVA Softball Victory Over Ramblers
Brothers Stores defeated the Ramblers in a TVA softball game with a clear victory as the sun beat down on the field. Key players contributed offensively and the team secured the win in a competitive matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Brothers Stores
Tvague
Ramblers
Alabama Pitts Seeks Hit Return After Eligibility Controversy
Alabama Pitts, former athlete now with the Senators, has appeared in 14 games since joining the team. He has a .183 batting average with 3 RBIs, 6 runs, and 4 at bats, while his fielding has been described as poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
All Star Games Bank to Moguls
The all star game debate stirs the winter hot stove league as owners and stars clash over publicity and outcomes. Managers oppose the influx, fearing it harms long term chances while players note charitable side benefits. Hal Schumacher was not chosen as opening pitcher amid tensions between Frisch and the Polo Grounds era allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welkin
Se Nan
Can Ne
Hal Schumacher
Frisch
Polo Grounds
Wing
Washington
Suffolk Downs Opens Mass Racecourse After 25 Years
The new two million dollar Suffolk Downs track in Boston opened today, giving Massachusetts its first running horse races in 25 years. The inaugural card featured a $5,000 added event over six furlongs with E. R. Boxthorn the favorite among 29 nominations including A. G. Vanderbilt’s Bachelor Day, aiming to trim scratches to fit a 12 horse field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Suffolk Downs
Massachusetts
E. R. Boxthorn
A. G. Vanderbilt
Bachelor Dinday
Baer Marriage Split Denied Amid New York Dinner Rubble
The former champion Max Baer appeared with a woman in a New York restaurant, denying rumors of a rocky marriage. Baer noted his wife is Catholic and he is Jewish, adding there was no new development. The Deer residence at Long Branch is referenced in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yesterday's Results in Southern and American Leagues
Scores show Southern matches with Birmingham 10 Memphis 3 Atlanta 2 New Orleans 10 Little Rock 6 Chattanooga 4 Knoxville 1. Dixie Amateur League Abbeville 5 Troy 4. American Association Toledo 8 Kansas City 2 Louisville 7. Columbus 4 et 0. Paul 18 Louisville 7. Mo games scheduled in National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ee Park
Memphis Ee Heen
New Orleans
Nashville
Ens
Eweuwaeneees
Eneonees
Little Stepneveeeeeneneres
Knoxville
New York
Sones Nee Ewnmens
Dgrtok
Sescessers Vereensess
Chicago
Matt
Washington
Chahhnasielibe
St. Louis
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National League Now
York Ecimeeinsssune
Aeeree
Pinsburei
Eeeeeeresesersees
Southern Birmingham
Memphis
Little Rock
Chattanooga
American Association
Columbus
Toledo
Kansas City
SOVEEREN LEAGUE Weeknight Schedule Shuffles Across Cities
Today's games include Atlanta versus Nashville in Knoxville and Little Rock at New Orleans at 8. New York faces Pittsburgh, Brooklyn plays Cincinnati, and Boston has only a partial schedule listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Nashville
Knoxville
Little Rock
New Orleans
National League
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Wildcats Beat Tornadoes In Narrow Victory
The South Town Wildcats edged the West Town Tornadoes in a close matchup as players traded leads and scoring runs. Standout performances helped clinch the win for the Wildcats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Town Wildcats
West Town Tornadoes
Wrestling returns to Martin arena with dramatic Falls
Action dominated the arena as Johnny Acker reports a wrestling card where Jack Terry beat Parker two falls to one. Tory edged fans with a strong showing as O Toole clashed with former rival Sealine, Lott confronted rough play, and the crowd roared at the brutal exchanges throughout the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Acker
Martin Arena
Jack Terry
Parker
Aut Tory
Marine Ete
Tommy O'Toole
Op- Sealine Call
Fist of Megahel
Tipton
Kid Lott
O'Toole
Lott
Schedule Given For Next Games In Softball
The schedule lists TVARamblers versus Business Men on diamond one Goodyear versus Brothers Stores on diamond three Sterchi versus Alabama Yennigans on diamond four and Cooper Wella versus Daily Quads in the Employes league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
TVA Ramblers
Business Men
Goodyear
Brothers Stores
James A. Nelson
Sterchi
Alabama Yennigans
Employes
Cooper-Wella
Daily Quads
Kiwanis Loop Morning Lineup Features Red Devils and Rangers
In Thursday morning Kiwanis loop seniors face Red Devils against Athletics on diamond one. Juniors play Shirt Tail Rangers versus West Town Rangers in a separate matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Loop
Red Devils
Shirt Tail Rangers
West Town Rangers
Victim Recovers After Truck Edge Incident Near Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on July 10 a man identified as William West of Birmingham was recovering at a hospital after a truck crash near the city edge. Police said the victim had been found with injuries and two others were taken into custody on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
William West
Birmingham
Aan
West
Dede Ween
Lott Delivers Prolonged Holds in Match Fracas
In a tense frame, Lott refused to ease pressure on Tommy, applying a double toe hold that forced the lanky opponent to quit after ten minutes of relentless holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott
Tommy
Return of the quiet innovator Irl Tubbs in football
The article profiles Irl Tubbs a lesser known coach from Miami and Superior Wisconsin, noted for inventing football equipment and patents. It recalls Tubbs’ career, his reshaping by illness, and his influence through patent cleats and gearless ideas while linking him to the wider coaching network of the era.
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Ye Tubbs
Southern University
Miami
Ew Teachers College
Superior
W. Tubbs
Teachers’ College
Wisconsin
Tubbs
Warner
Kansan
Galaxy of Stars Iwhom
John 2 Hee
Iowa
Staters
Scott Metyre
Paul
Patty
Pat Bo
State's Golfing Best at Mobile
An Alabama qualifying field of about 125 golfers gathers at Mobile Country Club for the state championship. entrants include defending champion Montgomery, ex-titleholders, and players from Birmingham Selma Anniston Tuscaloosa Gadsden and Pensacola. Notable names listed include Crenshaw Ball Smith Pell and Harris with ongoing matches and hopefuls from Mobile and nearby clubs.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Files Crenshaw
Montgomery
Tony
Penna
Pensacola
Ernie Ball
Gordon Smith
Birmingham
Wilcox Brothers
Charles and Witt
Johnny Morris
Sam Perry
Petterson Marzoni
Johnnie Thames
Hugh Morrow
Perrin Porter
John Shaw
Theo Smith
Jimmy Hicks
Houston Drennen
Dr. Blue
Harris
Charlie Ball
Weldon Doe
Lothar Smith
Prestonee Scudday Horner
Jack Rae
Steve Pell
Buster James
Commander Holmes
Ane Yates
Franka Jr
Warren Jr
Sports Mirror highlights past baseball and golf results
The column recalls last year’s American League victory over the National League by 9 to 7 featuring Ruth Gehrig Foxx Simmons and Cronin. It also notes Earl Grace beating the Indians over eight innings with Foxx driving runs and mentions Mec Smith and Tommy Armour co leading early in the national open golf championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American League
National
Ruth
Gehrig
Foxx
Simmons
Cronin
Earl Grace
Indians
Ettra
Mec Smith
Tommy Armour
Head of School Heard By Y. W. A.
The YW A met at South Side Baptist with 27 members and visitors. Fannie Simmons led singing and prayer. Miss And Gamble led devotion. Dr Boats Peaseane spoke on work and improvement of the school. A meeting at Central Baptist church was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Southside Baptist
Fannie
Briminal Team to Play Here
Briminal Team to Play Here. The visitors will likely give Warren a tough test. Tomorrow afternoon a half holiday leads to a large crowd expected. The game starts at 4 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ase Warren
Hosierymen Show Versatility On Diamond With Strong Bat
Eddie Black leads in positions played and bat with a .321 average in 26 games. Sally Robertson appears in every game and leads with a .357 average on 115 at bats including four triples and five doubles. The team has 231 hits, 147 runs, 62 errors, and a .249 team batting average. Key players include McRight Harvey Graham Bronaugh Keenum and Johnson with notable fielding and hitting across the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabel Keenum
Floyd
Lefty
Guntersville
Sally” Robertson
Ierymen
Hoe
McRight
Rf c
Black
P. Util
Harvey
O LO
Graham
Seeded Entrants Struggle as Finals Loom
Seeded entrants faced tough rallies as a strong serve and sharp forehands salvaged the second set. Analysts doubted some would reach the final round, with West Palm Beach players seen as favorites after yesterday's play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fis
Airplane to Land At Ypsilanti Spaceport
A report notes an airplane scheduled to land at a Ypsilanti facility. Observers describe a 100 feet long craft preparing for approach as officials outline standard procedures and safety measures for the landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypsilanti
E Space
Hagutranes Aameneiaaehod
Pelicans Rally Past Memphis in Seventh and Eighth Inning Win
The Pels rallied from behind with a five run surge in the seventh and three more in the eighth to beat Memphis 10 to 8. Warwood homered for Memphis as three Memphis pitchers were used against two by the Pels in a high scoring tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pels
Porter
Memphis
Warwood
Major League Leaders Highlight Greenbers with Tigers
Leading the season, Greenbers and the Tigers figure prominently in the Major League Leaders roundup. The report notes top hitters and pitchers shaping early standings with notable performances from the Tigers.
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