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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1935

Page

8

Crackers Win as Hooks Duo Drives Off Opponents

Joe and Alex Hooks powered a victory for the Crackers with timely hits late in the game. Bud Thomas of Atlanta reports the series reached its third game with a schedule for the finale today. Little Rock and Nashville split a midweek doubleheader, while Birmingham and Memphis staged late drama as five hitters combined for a Barons win.

Joe Alex Hooks Crackers Bud Thomas Atlanta Little Rock New Orleans Man Kersieck Priseookie Nashville Seeplace Chicks Chattanooga Vols Lookouts Peece Camie Birmingham Memphis Clyde Barons

Amateur Public Links Tourney Opens on 29

The Amateur Public Links tournament opens on the 29th with a large field including Kammy Lauh and Joe Preitas. Mitchell defends his title on the Charles E. Coffin course as Albert E Campbell of Seattle and Carl F Kauffmann of Pittsburgh enter, with past champions Ferrara and others noted in the field.

Kammy Lau Joe Preitas Mitchell Charles E. Coffin Albert E Scotty) Campbell Seattle Carl F. Kauffmann Pitteburgh Poor Ferrara

unclear sports note from old wire copy

fragmented report notes a baseball or boxing score sequence with names Earle Combs and Oram and a reference to Germany and interzone finals. The garbled text makes exact events, teams, dates, and outcomes uncertain.

Earle Combs Skullim Ogee A Oram Germany Jacobs

Lincoln-Dallas Sluggers Meet Decatur in Semipro Sixth

Lincoln-Dallas has heavy sluggers to Decatur for a noon game at Park Field. The outfit, known in state circles, faced Alabama five times this season with two wins and one loss. Lump Johnson credited with the 6-4 loss in the last meeting. Manager McRight to start his ace as a large crowd expected for the finale of a six game series now 3-2 Lincoln-Dallas.

Decatur All State Alabama Gentiles Lieved Lump” Johnson McRight Lincoln-Dallas

Yesterday's Results From Southern and American Leagues

Scores across multiple games with teams including Chattanooga Nashville Atlanta Knoxville Little Rock New Orleans Philadelphia St Louis Boston New York Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Cincinnati Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Albany Newark Baltimore Syracuse and others. Rain noted in Albany Newark game.

Southern League Atlanta Aeteeee Memphis Cenes New Orleans Reees Little Rock Birmingham New York St. Louis Oneverntamines Eeeewee Pittsburgh Ewee Southern Chattanooga Nashville Atlanta Knoxville Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland

Local Basketball Card of Evening Games

Chattanooga hosts Nashville while New Orleans visits Little Rock Chicago Peninauk Philadelphia Detroit plays New York Abbeville faces Union Springs Bufaula meets Osark in regional pairings for the day.

Peace League Abbeville Union Springs Bufaula Osark

Wilmer Allison Beats German Henkel to Put U S in Davis Cup

Wilmer Allison of the United States defeated Heiner Henkel of Germany 6-1 7-6 11-9 to clinch the Davis Cup tie and push America toward a clash with Great Britain. The victory, part of a series sealed by Don Budge earlier, leaves the U S with a 3-1 edge in the interzone series and marks the sixth time the United States has qualified for the challenge round since 1927.

Wimbledon Wilmer Allison Heiner Henkel Germany Uniteds America Pein Teutons Don Budge Oakland Henkel Allison Baron Gottfried von Cramm Texan Johnny van Ryn Philadelphia von Cramm Ray Lund Budge United States France

Major League Leaders From Yesterday’s Games

Major League leaders list top performers across batting runs batted in hits and pitching. Highlights include Greenberg with 111 RBIs, Cramer and Medwick leading hits, and Castleman tied for wins with 8 2 as Castleman Giants and Carleton Cubs post strong totals.

Associated Press Vosmik Cramer Athletics Greenberg Tigers Johnson Figers Werber Red Sox Almada Collins Cardinals Ott Giants Medwick Terry Poche Cardinals Herman Cubs Pasa Reds Berger Braves Goodman Reds Martin Castleman Carleton

Southern Leaders in AP Statistics League Field

Batting leader Taitt of Nash charts 99 games 368 at bats 65 runs 130 hits .335. Weintraub of Nashville led last year at .402. Pitching Milnar and Chaplin shine for Nashville with 22 16 4 200 and 24 36 727, while double plays top Chattanooga 104 and Nashville 96. Memphis and Atlanta accounts show runs 408 and 358 respectively.

Associated Press Ghar H. Miller R. H. Pet Chattanooga Nashville Memphis Jeans Atlanta

Home Run Recap By The Associated Press

Reports from Tuesday describe Cardinals games with key hits and scoring moments. Bergr, Klein, and other players contribute runs as the offense shows spark and bases loaded pressure.

Associated Press Cardinals Berger Aoe Geatiee

Coaching Schools Spread Football Knowledge Across the Nation

Coaches from Alabama to Harvard to Ohio State and beyond run summer football schools. Noted figures like Lou Little, Pop Warner, and Jock Sutherland instruct high school and college coaches, stressing lateral passes and new passing plays as the sport evolves toward a rugby-like style with innovative techniques.

Lou Little Thas Sbin Trent Thomas Tuscaloosa Denver Boston Alabama Harvard Francis Schmidt Ohio State Toledo Pop Warner Andy Kegr Juppke Frits Crisler Bernie Bierman Noble Kiser Thusden Harry Kipke Lynn Waldorf Son Jones Arl H. Brubaker Marty ¥. Newman Shaker Heights High School Cleveland New Mexico Little Tad Wieman Snaker Heights Jock Sutherland Pittsburgh Jimmy Aiken Canton McKinley High School Tony Hinkle Butler Glenn Curtis Martinsville High School Harlow Schmidt

Joe Gunther and Freddie Knichel Wrestle to Win and Draw

Joe Gunther and Freddie Knichel, local favorites, won and drew matches at Martin Arena before a large crowd. Knichel defeated Tassos in heavyweight action, Tassos used a Japanese leg lock but Knichel won 27.30 with a leg and body pin. Clemmons fell to Bullet Joe in the finals as Gunther captured the last fall with a kangaroo kick after two minutes.

Joe Gunther Freddie Knichel Martin Arena Knichel Tommy Tassos Tommy St. Louis Tassos Freddie Clemmons Bullet Joe Joe Gunther

Baseball Doubleheader Highlights From Yesterday

Stars Paul Dean and Joe Medwick starred for the Cards with Medwick posting six hits and two homers while Dean limited the Giants to four hits and 12 strikeouts. Frank Demaree Hartnett and Wally Berger featured for Cubs and Braves respectively with timely hits and two homers by Berger. Yankees slugger Lou Gehrig drove in two, and Sorrell pitched well for the Tigers. Browns and Athletics also produced notable performances as late-night action wrapped up.

Associated Press Paul Dean Joe Medwick al Smith Giants Dean Medwick Smith Frank Demaree Hartnett Cubs Walle Berger Braves Lou Gehrig Yankees Vic Sorrell Tigers Gehrig Sorrell Yanks Julius Solters Browns Johnny Marcus Hald White Sox Rowe Mickey Johnny Allen Lefty Gomes Allen Pepper Martin

Southern Bell Defeats Brothers in Delano Park Nine to Eight

The Southern Bell softball team defeated Brothers Stores by a 9 to 8 score in Delano Park. Gores powered the win with a triple and a home run as the key hits.

Southern Bell Brothers Stores Yestrday Delano Park Gores

Ironclads Defeat Capitol Theatre in tight game

The Ironclads secured a victory over Capitol Theatre in a closely contested matchup. Gooper and Wells led the offense with key plays to clinch the win.

Capitol Theatre

Theater team beats Cooper Wells 23 to 16

Tuesday afternoon the Theater team recorded a 23 to 16 victory. Home run hitters were Hurst and Kelton for Cooper Wells.

Cooper- Wells Hurst Kelton

Tigers Blasted By Yankees As Rowe Falters In Key Game

Tigers confront leadership strain as ace Schoolboy Rowe loses the pivotal game 7-5 while Mickey Cochrane’s plan stumbles. Yankees win 3-1 behind Vic Sorrell, and Giants split with the Cardinals in a doubleheader with Paul Dean dominating in the opener. Wally Berger lifts the Braves over the Reds 7-6 in 12 innings, while the Athletics shut out the White Sox 2-0 and the Browns top the Red Sox 7-2.

Trol Tigers Mickey Cochrane Moundsman Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Oaer Hick Giants Chicago Cubs Wally Berger Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds

Wife Reacts Calmly as Husband Plays Davis Cup Doubles

The wife, a blonde matron, took the court against Agnes Lamme of Rye while her husband John played doubles against Germany. She said she was not worried and that her performance did not suffer, claiming she won without stopping to inquire about his match.

John Agnes Lamme Rye M. D Gottfried

Make or Break in Card Giants Battle for Pennant

St. Louis and New York giants face a decisive showdown with a half game separating the leaders. Paul Dean earlier boosted the Cardinals, who entered a potential classic amid overcast skies and a large crowd. yesterday the Giants capitalized on errors to win 8 to 2 as seven unearned runs rolled in.

Paul Dean Cardinals Red Birds Paul Cincinnati Giants

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