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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1936

Page

6

Giants and Phillies prove giant killers in NL action

In National League play Brooklyn and Philadelphia earned upsets as Emi Leonard starred for Atlanta battering New Orleans. Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville’s Smokies posted big wins while Birmingham fell as Al Benton and team snatched the lead. multiple players delivered three-hit games and homers across the day’s slate.

Nashville Atlanta Brooklyn Philadelphia Orleans Emi Leonard Vols Little Rock Chattanooga al Benton Knoxville Birmingham Smokies Leonard Crackers Atlantas Bud Connally Champs Bill Thomas Mailho Mill Lee Grissom Harkey Filand Richbourg Rogers Brazie O'Malley Wistert Triplett Fred Sington Dwyer Benton Feathers Mauldin Blair Smith George Overman Bill Beckman

Daily baseball schedule across leagues and cities

Today’s games list matches in the Southern League and National and American Leagues. Note matchups include Atlanta at Chattanooga Knoxville at Nashville Pittsburgh at Boston St Louis at egg Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis and Alabama Florida League games Union Springs at Panama City Enterprise at Troy Dothan at Abbeville Andalusia at Ozark.

Southern League Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville Nashville National League Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Chicago New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Alabama Florida League Union Springs Panama City Enterprise Troy Dothan Abbeville Andalusia Ozark Aeeseeressareee Eeseweneneetee Tees Sareeeteesenees Birmingham New Orleans Little Rock Ereeteeweeee Kmoxvin Eeeseesseeennerenee Memphis Aepeeneameneonnn Pet ‘Chicago Atherees Sete Caneeense Neetene Crovelatg Neenneeeneens

Baseball Stars Shine In A Wednesday Slate Of Wins

Stars like Lou Gehrig and Dolph Camilli led big performances as the Yankees and Phillies powered wins. Earl Averill’s Indians and Marcus’s Red Sox halted errors with strong hitting, while Mel Ott and Freddy Fitzsimmons sparked a Giants doubleheader victory. Bill Dietrich paced the White Sox in a 19 to 6 rout, holding the Athletics to ten hits.

Associated Press Lou Gehrig Yankees Tigers Dolph Camilli Phillies Cubs Earl Averill Indians Senators Marcus Red Sox Browns Freddy Fitzsimmons al Smith Mel Ott Giants Reds Ott Bill Dietrich White Sox Les Pete Ea Ter E Er Averill Camilli Phumecs

Two Upsetters Clash Today in Sea Bright Bowl

Fort Worth Texas player John McDiarmid and Rockville Maryland rival Barney Welsh meet in the Sea Bright Bowl third round after each pulled major upsets in yesterday's Sea Bright invitation tournament. Welsh defeated Gene Mako and Robert Underwood while McDiarmid beat Bobby Riggs to reach today’s clash.

Sea Bright N. J John McDiarmid Fort Worth Texas Barney Welsh Rockville McDiarmid Welsh Gene Mako Robert Underwood Los Angeles Bobby Riggs

Wife of a Patriarch in the Hebrew lineage riddle

Puzzle clues weave a wife of the founder of the Hebrew race with cross references across numbered entries and vertical hints. The theme centers on genealogical hints and wordplay spanning anatomy, time, and common nouns.

Chit Chat of Sport World Highlights From July

A collage of sports notes from Eddie Brietz covers Cliff Melton’s Giants purchase and his ears, Warren Gile’s potential IL presidency, Patty Berg’s roadster speed prize, Van Mungo’s hound herd growth, Helen Wills Moody’s nationals plan, Bobby Swan’s no hit streak and 13 strikeouts, and a Sioux Falls 23 strikeout game. Also mentions Heinie Groh’s inside track, Houston Buffs pitching string, Brooklyn dog racing, Cochrane vs Schmeling bout, Casey Stengel’s 45th birthday party, and a Minnesota junior Legion triple play in Grand Forks.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Cliff Melton Giants Baltimore Warren Gile Rochester International League Patty Berg Minneapolis Golfette Othe Day van Mungo Dodge Helen Wills Moody Bobby Swan Bobby Sioux Falls Heinie Groh Houston Buffs Col BE. R. Bradley Brooklyn Psig Yankees Oe Cochrane Braddock Casey Stengel Dodgers East Grand Forks Minn American Legion Minnesota Anderson Larson Hinson

Baseball Results from Southern Association Games

Knoxville defeated Birmingham 12 to 5 while Atlanta beat New Orleans 3 to 1. Chattanooga won 12 to 3 over Memphis and Nashville triumphed 10 to 5 against Little Rock.

Knoxville Birmingham Atlanta New Orleans Chattanooga Memphis Nashville Little Rock Gwen Speece Drake Schmidt Thomas Darrow Wee Williams Richards Webb Duke Taitt Sington Marquardt Memme Nonnenkamp

Baseball Scores and Schedules From North Central Region

A listing of baseball game results and scheduled games shows New York five to eleven Cincinnati one to three and Philadelphia five with Chicago three and Pittsburgh nine to eight. Other totals include Cleveland six Washington three and more city matchups across St Louis Enterprise Abbeville Dothan Troy Andalusia Ozark Panama City Union Springs with notes on a second game ending at darkness.

Scores from the International League and American Association

Syracuse defeated Montreal 7 to 3 while Albany and Toronto were shut out. Newark beat Buffalo 8 to 3 and Rochester edged Baltimore 8 to 7. In the American Association Columbus won 3 to 2 over St. Paul, Louisville beat Milwaukee 8 to 3, and Indianapolis won 4 to 2 against Kansas City.

Syracuse Montreal Albany Toronto Newark Buffalo Rochester Baltimore American Association Columbus St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City

Railroad Hero Vanishes After Saving Trains Near St. Louis

Alton railroad officials seek to reward a silent 10 inch track break hero who discovered the break near St. Louis. He smashed a telephone box to notify the line and refused to give his name.

Louis Alton Railroad Modest

Owens Near Top Of Form In Olympic Trials

ALAN GOULD reports from Berlin that Jesse Owens appears close to peak condition as he nears the start of the 100 meter trials and other events. Coaches Lawson Robertson and Larry Snyder resolved differences over training, Owens plans a brisk workout, then an Olympic schedule of sprints, broad jump, and 200 meters. Other athletes including Eddie O Brien and Gene Venzke showed promise in drills as sidelights.

Alan Gould Associated Press Berlin Lawson Robertson Ohio State Larry Snyder Jesse Buckeye Robertson Ownes Snyder Track and Field Committee Owens Eddie O’brien Syracuse Gene Venzke Pennsylvania O'Brien Williams al Fitch University of Southern California Henry Dreyer Jack Torrance Jimmy Zaitz Glan Cunningham Archie San Romani Glenn Morris Fort Collins Colo Chuck Hornbostel Evansville Ind Joe McCluskey New York

England Clinches Davis Cup With Trio of Wins

Today mirrors a Davis Cup recap noting England securing the title for the third straight year by defeating the United States in the doubles during the challenge round. It recalls earlier tennis feats including Sarah Palfrey beating Helen Jacobs and Babe Ruth homering, all within a nostalgic sports roundup.

Associated Press England United States Sarah Palfrey Helen Jacobs Athletics Babe Ruth Homer

Major League Leaders Summary

Major League leaders list top players by runs batted in hits and other stats across teams. Notable names include Medwick Ott Gehringer Gehringer DiMaggio DiMaggio, Jensen, Camilli, and Ruth units across NL and American leagues with various ledgers for batting averages and pitching records.

Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press

The record table highlights batting leaders Dwyer Nash 423 at bats 166 hits .392 and Sington Chat. .302 with 75 season marks. Pitching leaders include Speece Nashville with 31 wins and Schmidt Atlanta with 32 starts. Team totals list runs Nashville 646 and Atlanta 554 with Atlanta allowing 435 opposing runs.

Associated Press Charles H. Miller Associated Pet. Dwyer Nash Sington Chat Mauldin Knox Stephson Ham Richards Browne Little Rock Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga

List of Insolvent Taxpayers in Morgan County Alabama 1935

Public notice lists insolvent taxpayers in Morgan County Alabama for the 1935 tax year. The law requires publication twice in July and names beat numbers and numerous firms and individuals along with the tax collector certification.

Morgan County Alabama I. Hodges Crow Moin County Revenue Bill of Legislature of Filate Tax Commission Montgomery Morgan County Board of Revenue

Boxers sent home from U S Olympic team in Berlin

Roy Davis said boxers Joe Church and Howell King left the U S Olympic squad due to Homesickness and weak form. Church from Batavia N Y and King from Detroit were sent home after failing to show sufficient training value. King, 18, would have been replaced by Chester Rutecki of Chicago while Church was not considered to unseat Theodore Kara.

Berlin Roy Davis Manger U. S Associated Press Joe Church Howell King Fisticusters Hamburg Manhattan Wee Olympic Village Davis Church Batavia N. Y King Detroit Welterweig Chester Rutecki Chicago Theodore Kara Cleveland

Bridge Week At Asbury Park Spurs Talk On Cards

Harry Grayson notes the 1936 Asbury Park bridge week drawing a cross section of players, locals, and foreign entrants for the American Bridge League national championship. The event promises 16 new champions, cups as prizes, and long lasting bragging rights over dramatic hands and tournament tales.

Asbury PaRk Park N. J William E. McKenney American Bridge League NEA Ely Culbertson Asbury Park Bridge

Order of Publication in United States District Court

The court notes publication of an order by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Northeast Division. Parties include James J. Hall and various nonresidents and unknown claimants linked to the Cobb and Kay estates. The order lists nonresident corporations and unknown heirs as parties and directs publication of the proceeding.

District Court OF the United States Northern District OF Alabama United States OF America Tennessee Valley Authority Mary Etta E. H.) Dunn E. H. Dunn N. E. Cobb B. F. Kay John J. Hall James Luke Clements Reda Clements Alabama Detroit Michigan Chambers Godfrey Manufacturing Company Ovalion J. Hall James A Clements Luedinghaus - Espenschied Wagon Company American Manufacturing Company Corporation Ferry Morse Seed Company

Billy Wyker Equals Golf Course Record at Valley CC

Billy Wyker matched the Valley Country Club course record with a 35. He tied a mark set months ago by club pro Bill Curtis. Sam Brown and Woolsey Finnell were his playing partners in Decatur’s golfing era.

Billy Wyker Bill The Valley Country Club Bill Curtis Sam Brown Woolsey Finnell Wyker Decatur

Pepper Homers But Browns Lose

Rogers Hornsby put Decatur resident Pepper in the lineup as a pinch hitter for the St. Louis Browns in the eighth inning yesterday. Pepper hit a home run but the Browns still lost 5 to 2 to the Boston Red Sox.

Rogers Hornsby Ray Pepper Decatur St. Louis Browns Pep Browns Boston Red Sox

Land Purchase Condemnation Notice in Alabama

United States to condemn 9.1 acres on the Tennessee River in Morgan County Alabama for TVA project. Heirs and unknown claimants must answer by August 31 1936 in the Northern District of Alabama Huntsville division. Notice published in Decatur Daily for three weeks ending August 5 1936.

Thomas M. Cobb N. EB. Cobb District Court of the United States Northern District of Alabama Huntsville Alabama United States of America Tennessee Valley Authority Morgan County State of Tennessee River B. F. Kay Decatur Daily Decatur Birmingham David J. Davis United States District Lovell W. S. Lovell U. S District Court Northern J. A. Kay

Giants Dodgers Phillies Fight On In Tight National League Race

Dodgers and Phillies press toward the Pirates and Cubs as a credited chase shapes the National League standings. Dolph Camilli powers Philadelphia with two homers as Claude Passeau keeps the Cubs within striking distance. The Dodgers win three of five from Pittsburgh while Giants rally to split with Cincinnati. Yankees press AL lead as Gehrig hits 31st homer and Hoag and DiMaggio collide in Detroit. White Sox hit 20 safeties to beat the A’s. Red Sox top the Browns.

Sid Feder Associated Press Phillies Dodgers Bill Terry Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Cubs Cardinals Philadelphia Jimmy Wilson Wallopers Dolph Camilli Claude Passeau Bucs Pirates St. Louis Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds Yankees Detroit Tigers Lou Gehrig Johnny Murphy Myril Hoag Joe DiMaggio Goose Goslin Earl Averill Clevelanders Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Athletics Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns

Chrysler Co. Posts Best Six Months Amid Bonus Distribution

Detroit July 29. K. T Eller, president of Chrysler Goon, says an extra 2 million dollar cash bonus will be paid August 10 to employees in the United States, Canada, England and Belgium. This follows a 2.3 million dollar bonus on February 14 for 59,000 workers. All payroll employees in any part of Q4 1935 qualify, with minimum 25 dollars and 1 for each extra year up to ten. In six months the company produced 57 ghDz automobiles and trucks, marking a record period.

Detroit Keller

Ocean Front Block Burned in Long Beach Fire

A breeze whipped fire swept an ocean front block in Long Beach New York destroying a restaurant and 10 concessions and damaging a theatre. Harold Jacobs manager of real estate holdings for his brother in law and Frankel owner of the buildings estimated losses between 750000 and 1000000 dollars. Cause not immediately known.

Long Beach N. Y Harold Jacobs Maor Frank Frankel

Hoppers Eat Dress At Summer Camp

Helena girl Betty Joe Young, visiting Hardy Arkansas for a summer camp, lost a Sunday dress to grasshoppers. The dress was hung to air when insects swooped down and damaged it. The incident occurred while she was away from the dress.

Helena, Ark Helena Betty Joe “Young Hardy, Ark

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