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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1939
Page
6
Boston runs to 4-3 and 5-3 wins as Cronin and Foxx spark the sweep. Yankees slump continues despite DiMaggio’s six hits, while Cronin homers late and Foxx belts his 14th. White Sox and Indians win, Cubs fall in NL action.
In a rain shortened Sunday slate the Chattanooga Choo Choo beat Memphis Chicks 6 to 1 after ten hits in five innings. Little Rock and Atlanta split a 35 hit doubleheader 7 to 4 and 3 to 1. Birmingham beat Knoxville 12 to 7 before dropping the nightcap 6 to 3. New Orleans Pelicans pounded Nashville’s pitching for 6 to 2 and 13 to 3 wins in a pair of games.
Decatur defeated Hanceville 5 3 and edged Moulton 3 2 in the Sunday opener before a 9 0 shutout of Athens Vols. Grant Knoblock Briscoe and Knoblock lit up the bats with three base hits in Hanceville as John Manahan and Lefty Briscoe led in the Sunday games. Garth Kimbrell Sheats and Hardin contributed multiple hits as the Blue Devils collected extra base blows and solid defense.
Saturday’s game featured multiple players with three base hits including Grant Briscoe and Knoblock as well as J Jones. Strikes were logged by Briscoe and Jackson with bases on balls by Briscoe and Owens and several stolen bases credited to Kimbrell G Kimbrell Sheats and Green. Umpires were Looney Williams and Mitwede.
Key leaders from the National and American leagues include Arnovich Philadelphia batting 383 and 100 hits. Frey and Werber Cincinnati with 62 runs. McCormick Cincinnati 67 RBIs. Mize St. Louis 17 home runs. Greenberg Detroit 16. Foxx Boston 358 batting, 65 runs, and 14 RBIs. Rolfe New York 103 hits. Wright Washington 8 triples. several pitchers with unbeaten records.
The Decatur Blue Devils held a barbecue Saturday night at Seneca Springs on Trinity Mountain to celebrate their victory over Alabama Hosiery Mill. About forty five players and spouses attended with guests Mr. and Mrs Cap Hunter. The event featured eating dancing and swimming.
Manager Joe McCarthy will start Red Ruffing against the National League in the seventh annual All Star Game at Yankee Stadium Tuesday at 1 PM EST. The American lineup features Dee Cramer Red Rolfe Joe DiMaggio Bill Dickey Hank Greenberg Joe Cronin George Selkirk Joe Gordon Red Ruffing Tommy Bridges Bob Feller. The NL lineup will be announced after Gabby Hartnett’s arrival as the teams treat this as a Yankees versus NL showcase with Ruffing as a surprise top starter and lefty balance in the NL plans.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Wheeler Lake in the Decatur area stood at 554.7 feet today. The update provides a measured water level for the reservoir managed by TVA.
The final week of the softball league's first half opens tonight at 7 30 at Benson Field. Vaughan's faces Goodyear in the opener while Alabama Mill battles Cooper-Wells in the nightcap. Cooper-Wells leads the standings and seeks the half crown. Moore starts for Vaughan with Burgess catching Higdon for Goodyear Mills will catch for Alabama Has-Mill and Cole likely to pitch for Cooper-Wells.
On Tuesday night at the Armory Newcomer Goodrich meets Larry Tilman in the semi final while Prof Tsutoo Higami faces Joe Gunther in the Southern junior heavyweight final Gunther has long held the title and fans expect Higami to challenge him. Higami’s sleeping hold and Gunther’s neck stretch are highlighted scoring moves.
Miss Myrtle and Altha Bean returned home Tuesday after visiting sister Mrs. W S Watkins. Mrs. R A Wall of Athens Tennessee stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe Winton Wednesday night. Misses Aleta Jacobs and Carseyn Wade of Decatur visited Mrs Lila Wade and relatives. Several locals attended church and family gatherings including Cotaco conference and Florence Morgan Dozier funeral.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 13 to 1 while New York beat Brooklyn 8 to 2. St Louis won 7 to 6 as Pittsburgh fell 3 to 8, Philadelphia lost 3 to 7, and Boston was 1 to 6.
Chicago defeated Detroit 6 to 4 in a close game while Boston edged New York 5 to 4. Washington and Philadelphia won while Cleveland overwhelmed St Louis 14 to 2 in the set of league matches.
Birmingham routed Knoxville as Little Rock beat Atlanta and New Orleans lost to Nashville. Chattanooga led Memphis 6-1. game ended in the fifth inning due to rain and the second game was postponed.
In the Southeastern League results Meridian defeated Mobile 3-1 in the second game of a 7 inning set while Mobile was 0-3. Gadsden beat Selma 7-3 in a second game ended after 7 innings due to Sunday law. Anniston routed Montgomery 16-5 with the second game ended in the 2nd inning. Pensacola and Jackson split in a doubleheader with Pensacola 3-3 and Jackson 0-6 in the first game 7 innings and 6 innings in the second.
Memphis at Atlanta Nashville at Birmingham two games New Orleans at Knoxville Little Rock at Chattanooga no games scheduled Gadsden at Selma Anniston at Montgomery Jackson at Meridian Pensacola at Mobile
The Anderson team routed Athens 11 to 1 at Athens park. Anderson hitters pounded King and Elmore for ten hits while Marks allowed four. Athens pitching struggled as King and Elmore were tagged with the loss.
Eddie Collins Jr son of Hall of Famer Eddie Collins breaks into professional baseball after starring at Yale. He follows his father into the game and joins the ranks of major league players as an outfielder with roots in the Philadelphia Athletics organization.
Eddie Brietz reports on sports chatter centering on Flatbush and the Giants Dodgers rivalry. The piece notes Clipper Smith at Villanova on the Pacific slope and mentions Melio Bettina sparring partners quitting Billy Conn. Col E R Bradley appears at the Empire City meeting in improved condition.
In New Orleans a loudspeaker at the ball park announced that Dr. James Smith should report at the box office immediately. The prompt call drew attention in the crowded venue.
Jack Singer reports that Paul Derringer regrets settling an $8,000 judgment out of court. Derringer will now pitch to DiMaggio Dickey Greenberg and Foxx in the upcoming all star game.
In Brooklyn and Los Angeles antics mark the Giant Dodgers series. Two men in Greenpoint garb tried for Ladies Day tickets and entered the clinic. A photographer wore football gear to shoot Zeke Bonura. Soft drinks sold in cups to protect players and umpires. Fans raised 25 dollars in pennies to pay Leo Durocher's fine and tried to dump them at home plate.
The quote claims Harvard will suffer a terrific lacing by Michigan this fall, but no fall game between Harvard and Michigan is scheduled. The misstatement appears fueled by overheated speculation rather than actual安排.
Rain slows harvest work as crops lag behind. Mary Due Marsh recovers from appendicitis. Mary and Barbara Jean Saint welcome a baby girl. Claude Witt Jr and wife announce son Maxey Harris. Local social rounds include a singing in Moulton and visits among families. Neal Bobo, once shot, is now able to be up. A list of local visits and travel to Moulton and Hatton communities concludes the item.
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