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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

8

Cardinals Extend Winning Streak in Scoring Clout

The Reds rally to a 7-6 win as Parmelee pressed the Cubs shakily and Stout’s error-prone defense helped Indiana, while Allen’s sharp pitching kept opponents to two singles and nine strikeouts in a 84 season.

Giants Reds Riggs Stout Parmelee Phillies Roy Henshaw Chicago Cubs Tom Zachary Satchel Chicago Sox Allen Tigers Louis Gen

Old Brooklyn a Is Elected Mayor

Nap Rucker former Brooklyn pitcher and scout, elected mayor of Roswell after 27 years in the National League and six months as mayor. He plans resort development around Bullock Hall, Roosevelt's mother’s home, and notes constant requests from residents and officials. Rucker, 18 years past in baseball, is already active in office since February.

Rowell Nap Rucker Brooklyn Theodore Roosevelt Rucker Roswell As. & Resort Bullock Hall Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt PWA Brooklyn Club

Brothers Team Defeats Daily in Extra Innings

In a hard fought softball game at Delano Park yesterday the Brothers Warehouse team edged the Daily squad in extra innings. Final lines show both sides combining for multiple runs and errors, with standout hitting contributing to a dramatic finish.

Delano Park the Brothers Warehouse the Daily

McCarthy to Stay With Yankees Through 1937

New York owner Col. Jacob Ruppert announced Joe McCarthy will manage the Yankees for the 1936 and 1937 seasons at the same salary of about 35000 dollars per year. The move ends speculation about Babe Ruth taking over and solidifies McCarthy’s control of the dugout.

New York Joe McCarthy Yankee Jacob Ruppert McCarthy Babe Ruth Yankees Chicago Cubs Ruppert White Sox Saulaly Yankee Stadium Baseball Yanks

Max Schmeling to Fight Joe Louis, Mike Says

Mike Jacobs reports a cablegram from Joe Jacobs stating Max Schmeling will fight Joe Louis. The note follows ongoing efforts by the 20th Century Sporting Club and Madison Square Garden to secure the German challenger for Louis in New York.

Chicago Mike Jacobs 20Th Century Sporting Club of New York Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Joe Louis Detroit Brown Germany 20Th Century Sporting Club Madison Square Garden Louis

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Minor Circuits

Scores from yesterday show Southern League games with New Orleans 8 Birmingham 2 and Nashville 6 Chattanooga 0, plus Knoxville 0 Little Rock 7 Memphis 3. American League Philadelphia 8 Detroit 2 and National League Brooklyn 9 Pittsburgh 3 with Cincinnati 7 New York 5. St Louis 2 Boston 1. Dixie Amateur League Union Springs 3 Dothan 0 Oxlark 10 Eufaula 1. International League Buffalo 6 Syracuse 2 Montreal 9 Newark 5 Toronto 5 Baltimore 4. American ic ee Columbus 5 St Paul Indianapolis 8. Only games scheduled.

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Southern League Tonight Matchups and Scores

Birmingham visits Little Rock under night lights while Chattanooga plays Atlanta and Nashville travels to Knoxville. Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh in a staged schedule with Cincinnati and New York facing Graber at Gh.

Brooklyn Attsburgh Cincinnati New York Graber

Wingfoots to visit Cullman for Decatur tourney tilt

The Goodyear Wingfoots travel to Cullman for a 4 15 p m game at Santee against Cullman. Lammie Whitt, Wingfoots skipper, aims to extend a long victory run, while Whitt may start a new right hander who pitched in one game this year.

Goodyear Wingfoots Cullman Santee Decatur Lammie Whitt Wingfoots Whitt

Hosierymen Rest For Goodyear Bout At Alabama Park

Alabama Hosiery postpone a 5 day game after two or three injuries and plan to rest up for Saturday's third meeting with the Goodyear aggregation at Alabama Park at 3 30 in the afternoon. Both teams have one win each in the six game series and aim to take the odd contest. Lefty Cole may start for the Wingfoots, with Lammie Whitt and House expected to pitch for the Hosierymen.

Alabama Hosiery Goodyear Alabama Park Lefty Cole Wingfoots Dianones Lammie Whitt House

Champ and Joe Dominate in Mar tin Arena Matches

Joe Gunther and Latoy Mo Guirk the King of the light heavies defeated their opponents at Martin arena before a large crowd. Gunther beat Jack Terry in straight falls with a 16 minute first fall and a 9 minute second fall. McGuirk defeated Kid Lott in two straight falls, the second lasting 11 minutes. Mark won a fall over Lott with a fast sequence, then McGuirk won the final fall after a back and forth sequence.

Joe Gunther Latoy MoGuirk Martin Arena Gunther Jack Terry Terry Joe Noty Kid Lott Champ McGuirk McGuirk

Baer Faces Long Road Back as Louis Looms in Ring

The piece argues Max Baer cannot return to top form this outdoor season and needs hard work and rest. It notes Baer’s decline after the Braddock defeat, criticizes Ancil Hoffman for mismanaging him, and considers Schmeling as Louis’ main threat until a Braddock rematch next June.

York Max Baer Joe Louis Baer Johns Ancil Hoffman Torm Schmeling Louis de Baer Louis Braddock James J

Yesterday's Stars Halted as Cubs Pinkey Stirs Rally

Yesterday's Stars stopped. Cub Pinkey drove in runs as Athletics cracked out three doubles to push five runs across. Johny Burnett and Jess Haines led, with Burnett posting three hits for the Browns and Haines guiding the Cardinals as they held the Braves to eight scattered hits.

Cub Pinkey Ins Athletics Johny .Burnett Browns Jess Haines Cardinals Braves

League leaders compiled by official statistician for 1930s baseball

Southern leaders compiled for the Associated Press by Charlie H. Miller list players from teams like Birmingham Memphis and Nashville with games played at bats runs and batting averages. It notes leaders from a year ago and pitching double plays by Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta and Nashville with opponents' runs tallied by city.

Asociated Press Charlies H. Miller Official League G. AB. R. A. Pet. Scott Reese Memphis Browne L. A Taftt Nashville Shirley Nash Weintraub Chattanooga Atlanta

Mirror Sports Recap of Historic Track and Horse Wins

A year ago Jan Kusocin of Poland ran two miles in 9 00 4 to beat Joe McCluskey in a casual club event, scoring 30 points from five first places one tie and a fourth. Five years earlier Blue Larkspur won the Arlington cup earning $325 000 and boosting earnings to $272 000.

Associated Press Jan Kusocinski Poland Joe McCluskey Co- Casualty Company Club Blue Larkspur

Contests Scheduled for Diamond No.1 Events

Several contests are scheduled including matches between Business men and Brothers and the Ironclads. James A. Nelson circult Sterchi Bros. are listed in the lineup with Dally Quads as a participant.

Diamond No.1 Men Vs. Brothers Diamond James A. Nelson Sterchi Bros Neta Ironclads Oman Ceed Dally Quads Ve

Little Rock Twins Chicks in Double Losses. Crackers Win

Little Rock beat the Memphis Chicks twice 7 to 3 and 5 to 2 to pull ahead in the series while the Atlanta Crackers defeated Knoxville. Nugent allowed eight hits in the opener as Travelers hitters produced seven runs in two innings. New Orleans closed out Birmingham 8 to 4 as Ed Walsh Jr. silenced center fielder Zach Smith.

Associated Press Little Rock Memphis Chicks Atlanta Crackers Knoxville Travelers Nugent New Orleans Birmingham Ed Walsh, Jr Zach Smith Peoria Johnny Kuk

Alabama Stars Lead In Poll Against Bears at Soldier Field

In Chicago on July 17 voters rate college stars ahead of the Chicago Bears in a national football poll. Irvine Warburton from Southern California listed among top quarterbacks as fans react to forthcoming August night game at Soldier Field with 67,568 in attendance potential.

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Major Léed Major Léed ii Pitching Giants Parmelee Schumacher

Pitchers Parmelee and Schumacher of the Giants dominate in a 13 to 3 victory. Parmelee earned win in relief or start fashion as Schumacher contributed strong numbers.

Parmelee Giants Schumacher

Ironclads Defeat Power Company in 15 to 5 Victory

The Ironclads defeated the Alabama Power Company's team on Tuesday by a 15 to 5 score. Star batters for the Ironclads were Moore and Edwards.

Ieece Tenn Rcerenue Alabama Power Company Ster Moore Edwards

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