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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1939

Page

6

Decatur Lads Defeat Jasper In Armory Boxing Card

The Decatur Boys Club boxing team beat Jasper three bouts to two at the Armory last night in a six bout card capped by a tied team wrestling match. Marion Worley won for Decatur. Bruce Posey and James Barrentine also claimed decisions for Jasper and Decatur respectively.

Decatur Boys Club Jasper Chamois Armory Wildcats Bryan McAfee Pat Crown Emil Kotcher Decatur Battlers Marion Worley Decatur Olen Humphries Jasper Walter Quick Jasper J. B. Shirley Quick Shirley J. C. Johnson Jagper Marion Ward Ward Johnson Bruce Posey Eli Peebles Peebles James Barrentine Malcolm Patterson Barrantine Patterson Barrentine Jasper Jad Patyas Grogey Barranetine Patterson Boy Wilson Campbell J. P. Miller Miller Campbell Zant Ralph Jones Carl Welsey Harold Selely Vaughn’ Francis James Mullen

Softball results of a makeup game with Cooper-Wells and Riverside

An unclear recount of a softball makeup game where Beasley of Athens could not travel. Riverside defeated the knitters 6 to 4, with scattered scoring across innings and multiple players named in the messy text.

Beasley Athens Cooper-Wells Riverside Knitters Alabama - Hasbre Cooper Innin Bell Long Clau Makers U

Riverside Defeats Cooper Wells in Low-Scoring Game

In a tight contest Riverside edges Cooper Wells 6 to 4. Riverside pitcher Tody and Henry Braneliger combined for the win while Smith played centerfield for Culver as Riverside produced scattered runs across innings.

Riverside Tody Henry Braneliger Josabe Cooper- Wells Weinberg Smith Culver

Shell defeats AHM in high-scoring baseball clash at Benson Field

Shell of Florence jumped to seven runs in the first inning as two regular infielders were out. AHM steadied to limit earned runs with Stephens leading the invaders with two singles and a triple for four plate appearances.

Alabama Hosiery Mill Shell Florence AHM Invaders Stephens Price Morgan Benson Field Bucky Robinson Joe Cattrell Whitaker Lewter Payne

Guess Who's in 2nd Place

In a chaotic pennant chase three teams vie for second place in the National League led by the Cubs after a 5-4 ninth inning win over the Giants. The Cardinals and Pirates also stumble as Brooklyn and Boston post notable results while other leagues see Red Sox and Yankees trading blows.

Bill. White Associated Press Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs New York Giants Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Glen Russell Giants Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Boston

Baseball slate for today across major leagues

National League games feature New York at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati two games. American League includes Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Washington, St. Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia. Southern League shows Atlanta at Memphis, Nashville at New Orleans, Knoxville at Birmingham. Southeastern League lists Jackson at Gadsden, Meridian at Anniston, Mobile at Montgomery, Pensacola at Selma.

National League New York Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland Washington Detroit Atlanta Memphis Nashville New Orleans Knoxville Birmingham Jackson Gadsden Meridian Anniston Mobile Montgomery Pensacola Selma Arnovich Bonura Werber Frey McCormick Brown Slaughter Mize Herman Garrs Goodman Vaughan Ott Handley Hack Derringer Walters

Briez Chats About Sports and Gossip

Eddie Brietz reports on sports chatter from New York noting rumors about a tennis star’s wife, possible wrestling tours for Bronko Nagaraki, a Dempsey recovery dinner, and a film credit for Fidel La Barba. Also mentions Eleanor Holm photos, Nick Contens as Northwestern’s heavy quarterback, and Jimmy Bronson becoming boxing director.

Eddie Brietz New York Reno Bronko Nagaraki France England Jeff Dickson Jack Dempsey Bear Mountain Inn Flash Gordon The Yanks Columbia Eleanor Holm Fidel la Barba Shirley Temple Pix Susannah Mounties Northwestern Nick Contens Jimmy Bronson Starlight Boxing Club

Typo Ripples in Sports Notes from Denison and Jackson

The item cites a misprint calling the New York Giants the New York Gnate reflecting on recent play. It notes Joe Louis may choose Jackson Michigan for a training camp for Bob Pastor. It mentions Rocky Mount Red Sox benching catcher Fred Neisler for poor hitting and his three for four debut. Gene Tunney jogging home workouts from Stamford Conn. Charlie Foley seeks Johnny Paycheck for Kansas City's boxing card.

Joe Louis Midwest Country Club Jackson Mich Bob Pastor Rocky Mount Red Sox Fred Neisler Neisler Riemperi Rocky Mount Gene Tunney Stamford Conn Charlie Foley Kansas City Johnny Paycheck

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Highlights and Clues

A crossword puzzle page fragment lists multiple Across and Down clues with partial phrases such as search capital of Massachusetts and various definitions. The readable text shows a mix of terms including a pharmaceutical wax product reference and scattered numbers, suggesting a dated puzzle column with several clue categories.

Capital of Massachusetts

Joe DiMaggio Raises Ave as ARn Level Leaders Remain

New York July 20 Joe DiMaggio lifted his batting average from .406 to .409 in the past week with no other big AL changes. Morrie Arnovich of Philadelphia maintained the National pace but slipped from .375 to .370 as the league top hitters list shows the ten leaders in each league.

New York Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Morrie Arnovich Philadelphia

Blue Devils Face Alabama Hosiery Mills in Local Game

Batteries named for Sunday showdown at Alabama Park. Blue Devils Manahan and Mills to bat, while Alabama Hosiery Mills plans Black Hudson or Payne on the mound with McMurtrie catching. First pitch scheduled for 2 30. Devils lead series after two prior wins this season.

Blue Devils Alabama Hosiery Mills Alabama Park Manahan Mills Black

Baseball Results From AP Standings and Scores

Baseball results listed by the Associated Press include Chicago edging New York 5 4, Brooklyn 5 over St Louis 4, Boston 7 over Pittsburgh 1, New York 2 Chicago 1, St Louis 11 Boston 6, Philadelphia 3 Detroit 0, Washington 2 Cleveland 0. Memphis 9 Atlanta 0, Little Rock 10 Chattanooga 3, Knoxville 11 3 Birmingham 7 4. Nashville 7 New Orleans 6 first game, second game ended 4th midnight rule, Gadsden 7 Meridian 4, Selma 5 Mobile 4 Montgomery 3 Pensacola 2 10 innings. Jackson 12 Anniston 7.

Memphis Atlanta Little Rock Chattanooga Knoxville Birmingham Nashville New Orleans

Pelicans struggle as extra inning woes persist

The New Orleans Pelicans lost 7 to 6 after 12 innings to Nashville, with a second game halted as a no contest after four innings. Memphis Chicks increased their lead by defeating Atlanta 9 to 0, while Knoxville split with Birmingham and Little Rock edged Chattanooga 10 to 9.

Associated Press New Orleans Pelicans Southern Association Pels Nashville Vels Memphis Chicks Atlanta Crickets Knoxville Birmingham Barons Little Rock Chattanooga

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Honors

A rundown of top figures in batting and pitching from the season. Notable names include Foxx Boston with 24 homers and 409 batting average for DiMaggio, Williams, Greenberg, and McCosky among leaders in runs RBIs and hits. Pitching leaders include Derringer, Walters, and Grove with standout records.

Human bomb bank bandit captured in Kansas City

John Thornburg known as a human bomb surrendered to a small town policeman in Kansas City after threatening to blow anyone who tries to stop him. He was arrested in Newada and brought to Chanute on March robbery charges against the First National Bank. The bank was insured by the FDIC.

Kansas City John Thornburg Newada Pharburg Arama First National Bank of

Hosierymen and Devils set Sunday showdown in Decatur

The Alabama Hosierymen and the Decatur Blue Devils meet Sunday at 2 30 PM for the third game in the series. Rip Ride notes Kimbrell brothers R and G key for the Devils while Hosierymen field steady infield. Prior games a 9 2 win and a 13 4 loss for the Hosierymen with 12 errors to 4 by the Satans. Also reports bass catches below Wheeler and football notes on Birmingham Barons and Alabama recruiting.

Alabama Satans

Alabama to tour Great Lakes Midwest tourists in October

Alabama plans a series of tours targeting the Great Lakes region and the Midwest in October to promote tourism. The tourist committee of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce will also consider a nationwide ad campaign when funds allow and will send reps to Florida in February to attract travelers northward.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Great Lakes Midwest Alabama State Chamber of Commerce Florida State Chamber Chambers of Commerce and Hotels Leon Loeb Montgery Alabama Hotel Men's Association Adolph Reich Gadsden R. Burt Orndorff Birmingham C. F. Stiles Anniston J. H. Thomason Cullman Robert B. Martin Sheffield R. A. Rush Opelika Frank Hurley W. H. Moore

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