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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1935

Page

6

Leading Giants In Pursuit As Batting Leaders Rise

Chicago Cubs and New York teams chase the top hitters as thirteen players reach 100 hits this season. Joe Medwick leads with 116 hits for St. Louis while Roger Cramer of Philadelphia tops the American League with 114. Others include Gehringer Greenberg and Vosmik among 100 hit club.

Paul Mickelson Lefienek Altealy Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardinals Roger Cramer Philadelphia Athletics Medwick Ugie Galan Chi- Cubs Joe Moore New York Radcliffe Chicago St. Louis Cramer Philadelphia Gehringer Detroit Greenberg Terry Johnson Vosmik Cleveland Myer Washington Redcliff Nan Herman Eno Radcliff

One-armed Jimmy Nichols Defies Odds In Golf

VALDOSTA Ga July 1 9 One-armed Jimmy Nichols a professional at Valdosta Country Club proves a theory that the right hand may be less a asset than a liability in golf. A 1929 grade crossing accident ended his one arm career but he now posts better scores with one arm than he did with two. Nichols previously worked as an assistant pro at Oakhurst Country Club Fort Worth Texas and lost his right arm in a railroad collision. He adapted by using a left handed setup and improved his game dramatically.

Valdosta Jimmy Nichols Valdosta Country Club Nichols Bmichols Oakhurst Country Club Fort Worth Texas

Yesterday's Results in Southern League Standings

The Southern League yesterday featured Birmingham losing 3 to 4 and New Orleans dominating 11 to 0. Knoxville dropped 4 to 8 against Atlanta, Memphis won 13 to 8, Little Rock swept 7 to 0, Nashville won 5 to 1, while Chattanooga tied 3 to 3.

Birmingham New Orleans Knoxville Atlanta Memphis Little Rock Nashville Chattanooga

Baseball score snippets and a weather-disrupted game

Baseball scores include Chicago 3 New York 0 5 and Philadelphia 4 Detroit 3 in 10 innings. Boston 14 Cleveland 3 2 with second game tied in 10th due to Sunday law. St Louis Washington game postponed by rain.

Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit Boston Cleveland St. Louis-Washington

Baseball scores from National and American leagues

National League results include Pittsburgh 4 New York 2 Cincinnati 9 4 Brooklyn 4 8 Chicago 8 Boston 7 8t St Louis 5 10 Philadelphia 1 1 Amateur League Springs 8 Abbeville 4 Troy 0 6 Eufaula 6 3 Dothan 5 Ozark 4 American Association Columbus 3 7 St Paul 2 4 Minneapolis 5 8 Toledo 9 6 Milwaukee 3 1 Kansas City 12 5 Indianapolis 2 1. plus Louisville 1 7.

Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston Louis Philadelphia Springs Abbeville Troy Eufaula Dothan Ozark American Association Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis

International League scoreboard notes mixed results

The report lists Syracuse 4 Baltimore 1 and Montreal 4 Newark 0 with Buffalo totaling 11 and Toronto 4 9, Albany leading at 17-4 while other games show 3-0 and 2-0 results. The fragment outlines standings and scores across teams in the league.

Syracuse Baltimore Montreal Newark Buffalo Toronto Albany

Schedule of Tonight's Pro Baseball Games

Today games feature Birmingham at New Orleans Memphis at Little Rock Nashville at Chattanooga Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at St Louis with only scheduled matchups listed and no open dates noted.

New Orleans Nashville Aenmann Chattanooga Senesvesesneees Little Rock New York Atone Detroit Eeeverernrernvensse Chicago Cleveland Pialeencrabin Saae Vessuae Philadelphia Sethines Washington St. Louis Eck Birmingham Memphis

German Davis Cup Team Faces US Challenge at Wimbledon

In Prague the German squad led by Baron Von Cramm beat Czechoslovakia 4-1 in the European final and edge toward the United States in Wimbledon opening play. Menzel defeated Henkel after a long match to avoid a whitewash. Cramm overwhelmed Menzel, while Henkel won decisively against Caska.

Praha Jay von Cramm United States Czechoslovakia Baron von Cramm Roderich Menzel Menzel Heiner Henkel Teuton Jon Caska Germany Henkel

TVA Surprises Hosierymen In Tight Reservoir Clash

TVA Reservoir clear ance basebal lteam edged the Hosierymen 5 to 4 as Bill Isbell opened with a triple for the Hosierymen and Sam Agee led TVA with a sharp single. Jacks scattered hits until late, but Johnson and Robertson sparked TVA late while Corum and Mant tackled the defense. The box score shows tight pitching with Isbell and Agee keying the early runs and Johnson closing out the win.

Barron TVA Reservoir Clearance Cades Jacks Bill Isbell Eddie Black Cason TVA Clayburn Walker McMahon Malone Isbell Pop” Johnson Sam Agee Johnson Corum Robertson Margrove Outan Clayburn Incs BLA Et Ae Ee

Legislators Visit Athens Guests of Speaker Walker

Three powers of the Alabama legislature visited Muscle Shoals and Wilson Dam while in Athens as guests of WH Walker speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Cuimt Morrison of Marengo county accompanied them.

Athens Ala Alabama Muscle Shoals Wilon Dam WH. Walker Alabame House of Representatives Cuimt Morrison Marengo County

A New Premier Te Previous Passie

A political leadership change prompts a new premier appointment amid shifting party lines and policy debates. Analysts note potential shifts in governance style, with opposition critics urging swift reforms and stability during the transition.

Memphis Chicks Edge Little Rock In Twin Bouts

The Memphis Chicks won both games against Little Rock 13 to 7 and 8 to 0 to gain on league leader Atlanta Crackers as Tex Nugent and Bill Willoughby led with 20 hits total. Ed Greer held the Travelers to three hits in the second game while Atlanta and Knoxville split their doubleheader. New Orleans and Birmingham also split with New Orleans winning 11 to 3.

Associated Press Memphis Chicks Little Rock Atlanta Crackers Chicks Travelers Atlanta Knoxville Memphis Tex Nugent Bill Willoughby Clay Touchstone Ed Greer Alex Mustaikis George Kerseick Crackers Knoxys Dave Harris Deal Harris Harry Kelley New Orleans Birmingham Pelicans Barons Bill Hughes Eddie Clyde Shoun Thomas Chattanooga

Strategy and Service Boost Wilmer Hines at Longwood Tennis

Wilmer Hines won the 43rd annual Longwood cricket club tennis championship with a decisive 6-1 6-1 scoreline over Norcross Tilney of Princeton in the eastern intercollegiate event. Hines delivered a commanding game plan to overpower the Tiger star.

Longwood Cricket Club Norcross Tilney Princeton Hines Tiger

Administration floor leader in the Senate

A fragmented OCR snippet notes an administration floor leader and references Huntsville and the Senate. The readable text suggests a report on leadership roles in the legislative process with unclear surrounding details.

Houses of Representatives Tee OC Huntsville Sen

Independents Rally To Defeat TVA In Close Shutout Bid

Decatur Independents edged Sheffield TVA 3 to 1 in a morning game. Gene Caudill led with two hits in three at bats, and Mel McCluskey scored twice as the Independents broke a 1 1 tie with two runs in the sixth. Sheffield’s Dial, Pauge and Caudill handled the ball for most of the early action and Wann and Sindlin held the mound for their teams.

Decatur Independents Sheffield Tva Sheffield Dial Pauge Caudill Independents King Sharpe Prince Pytal

Hemphill Cup Joins Parker Trophies in Spring Lake

In Spring Lake New Jersey on July 15 the Clifford Hemphill bowl was placed among Frank Parker’s trophies as Lawrenceville New Jersey defeated Charles Harris of West Palm Beach Florida to clinch the final leg in the bathing and tennis tournament. The result avenged an earlier loss and tied the series.

Spring Lake N. J Clifford Hemphill Frank Parker Lawrenceville Atar Charles Harris West Palm Beach

Wingfoots defeat Russellville 6 4 in final

The Wingfoots win 6 to 4 as Drake and Cole drive early runs while Hutchison leads mie Whitt with a triple and two singles. Puckett, Hoch, and Smith also contribute in a high scoring contest with steals and timely hits.

Goodyearites Cole Goodyear Seven Wede Strange Drake Wingfoots Puckett Eubanks Hoch Charlie Smith Grive Russell Taylor Hutchison Mie Whitt Wingfoots Red” Kim Russellville E. Smith Dixon Wfnn Martin Ncrevismis Hamm CIA Abrepoae C Smith Kimbrell Whitt Ste Dee Ren

Sluggers Defeat Wildcats In South Town Match

The Sluggers defeated the South Town Wildcats 5 to 3 in a league game. The contest featured competitive hitting and tight defense from both sides.

Wildcats South. Town Sluggers South Town Wildcats

Baseball Statistical Fragment Highlights Players and Teams

The fragment lists players such as Charles H and H Pet Scott with team abbreviations like B'ham and Duke, Memphis and Knoxville pitching stats, and tallies including runs scored by Memphis and Atlanta. It notes Wein traub from Nashville hitting .400 a year ago and cites city teams with runs scored and least runs by Atlanta and Nashville.

T Charles H G. AB H. Pet Scott Ham Gleeson Duke Memphis Weintraub Nashville Knoxville Atlanta

Leaders Home Runs and Stolen Bases in Major Leagues

Summary of scoring and team leaders shows Giants with 19 steals by Gardner and Moore, plus Gardhenne 11 steals. Cardinals, Bordagaray and Hack with notable plays. Schumacher homers for Giants, Parmele adds 10-2.

Giants Gardhenne Moore Cardinals Bordagaray Hack Cubs Schumacher Parmele

Golfer Cooper Ties Another Open Record in St Paul Trials

Harry Cooper ties golf Open record with fourth consecutive playoff in St Paul qualifying rounds. Ky Laffon and Johnny Revolta also reach final Olympic tryouts. Five years ago Bat Battalino noted in the sport’s mirror.

Harry Cooper Ky Laffon Johnny Revolta St. Paul Bat Battalino

Giants fall to Pirates as playoff chase tightens in early May

Giants drop 4 to 2 to Pittsburgh amid pitching woes as Cy Blanton limits them to six hits. Cardinals extend win streak to 10 with two easy wins 6 1 and 10 1 behind Paul Dean and Bill Walker. Cubs beat Braves 7 6 as Frank Demaree has three hits and four RBIs. Reds sweep Brooklyn 9 4 and 4 9. Yankees split with White Sox, A’s beat Tigers 4 3 in 10, Sunday curfew halts late game. St. Louis World Series celebration looms as margins shrink in national league race.

Giants New York Wala Cae Wee Yestereed St. Louis Paul Dean Bill Walker Cubs Braves Frank Demareg Tex Carleton Len Warneke Boston Pittsburgh Cy Blanton al Smith Allyn Stout Frank Gabler Pirates Reds Brooklyn Chicago White Sox A’s Tigers Beye Wapel Bill Wes Ferrer

Featherweight Title Retained After Knockout in Five

In a swift five rounds, the defending featherweight champion knocked out Ignacio Fernandez to keep the title. The bout showcased decisive power with clear dominance from the champion throughout.

Ignacio Fernandez

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