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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

8

Durham In 7 Hit Victory Over Knoville Crackers Rally

Durham in 7 pitched seven strong innings as the Crackers snapped a five game skid by beating Knoxville 6 2. Al Browne started a key double play after a spectacular catch in right while Ray Davis yielded 12 hits yet escaped big innings. Joe Woodward homered in Birmingham’s three run seventh to seal a 8 7 finish over Memphis as other results shift the pennant race.

Champs Durham Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Alfonso and Gaston Barons New Orleans Travelers Eddie Moore al Browne Ray Davis Vols Cohen Sington Farhens Croaker Triplett Vol Birmingham-Memphis Chicks Darrow George Joe Woodward Cy Moore Suche Perrin Henrich

Southern and national league matchups listed for today

The schedule includes Birmingham at Memphis Atlanta at Knoxville Nashville at Chattanooga New Orleans at Little Rock New York at Chicago Ohia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis Boston at Pittsburgh Detroit at Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Washington Dothan at Union Springs Panama City at Andalusia Enterprise at Ozark Abbeville at Troy

Southern League Birmingham Memphis Atlanta Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans Little Rock National League New York Chicago Ohia Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh

Baseball results from Birmingham to Andalusia score updates

A list of baseball scores across regions including Birmingham 8 Memphis 7, Atlanta 6 Knoxville 2, Nashville 4 Chattanooga 2, New Orleans 5 Little Rock 4, New York 3 Chicago 0, Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3, St Louis 7 Brooklyn 3, Boston 6 Cleveland 2, New York 11 Chicago 1, Philadelphia 11 Detroit 7, Washington 7 St Louis 4 and Alabama Florida League results Abbeville 3 Union Springs 1 Troy 4 Panama City 3 Dothan 11 Ozark 5 Andalusia 7 Enterprise 5.

Little Evinseewepe Baene Salsirnnnean Justen New Orleans St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Chicago Aeees Cannes Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Alabama Abbeville Union Springs Troy Panama City Dothan Ozark Andalusia Enterprise

International League Scores Prompt Busy Night

Toronto defeated Brooklyn 5 to 0 while Newark beat Syracuse 6 to 0. Rochester triumphed 9 to 6 over Montreal and Albany edged Baltimore 7 to 5 in a game noted for its late surge.

Toronto Brooklyn Newark Syracuse Rochester Montreal Albany Baltimore

Baseball score roundup from regional games

Columbus defeated Louisville 6 to 2 while Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 11 to 6. St Paul won 2 to 0 against Kansas City and Toledo defeated Indianapolis 7 to 3.

American Association Columbus Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis

Picard Tops Open Field With Two Under Par First Round

Henry Picard of Harsh ey Pa co favorite with Gene Sarazen posted a 70 two under par for the opening round of the United States Open at Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield N J.

Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield N. J Henry Picard Harshey Gene Sarazen

Dodgers Glad to Quit Home and Return to West

Dodgers depart Ebbetts Field for a two week road trip amid poor field conditions. Casey Stengel predicts a fifth place return for the team as they linger in the cellar with the Phillies.

Dodgers Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Henry Picard Hersey Ebbetts Field Casey Stengel Phils

Yesterday's Stars shine in MLB wins across league

Hal Schungacher held the Cubs to three hits in a 3 0 victory. Bob Reis delivered an 11th inning single that broke a Pirates game open. Wes Ferrell drove in two with a seventh inning single as the Red Sox beat the Indians 6 2. Buck Newsom limited the Browns to seven hits in a 7 4 Senators win. Al Niemiec’s two singles drove in three in an 11 7 Athletics upset of the Tigers. Frank Crosetti and Joe DiMaggio paced the Yankees to an 11 1 win over Chicago with power and speed. Stuart Martin had a single double and triple in a 7 3 Cardinals defeat of the Dodgers.

Associated Press Hal Schungacher Giants Cubs Bob Reis Bees Pirates Wes Ferrell Red Sox Cleveland Buck Newsom Senators Browns al Niemiec Athletics Tigers Frank Crosetti Joe DiMaggio Yankees Yanks Chicago Stuart Martin Cardinals Dodgers

Sports Mirror highlights past boxing and tennis milestones

A year ago the New York State Athletic Commission refused Pop Foster's bid to overturn a ruling giving Barney Ross the welterweight crown over Jimmy McLarnin. Five years ago George Haw won his eighth straight for the Athletics by beating Detroit. Helen Jacobs defeated Rene Maheux in the French championships semifinals.

Associated Press New York State Athletic Commission Pop” Foster Barney Ross Jimmy McLarnin Helen Jacobs Rene Mahtieu George Haw Detroit

Broadway Blackbirds Caged on Broadway for Disorderly Conduct

New York City on June 4 The Broadway Blackbirds a trio of street musicians were arrested for disorderly conduct after guests at Broadway hotels complained about their singing dancing and noisy music on banjo washboard and frying pans lingering into late hours.

New York Broadway Broadway Blackbirds

Veterans Of Golf Debate Ex Open Entry Rule Change

New York reports Jess Sweetser says the United States Golf Association will allow former National Open champions to enter without a medal test next winter. The idea would also exempt former national amateur champions, with pro Baltusrol's Farrell urging inclusion of legends like Long Jim Barnes and Willie Macfarlane to boost the Open's appeal. Farrell and Sarazen weigh longevity, noting Macfarlane's enduring form and debates on when a pro's title days end.

New York Jess Sweetser Johnny Farrell United States Golf Association Lawson Little Baltusrol Farrell

Open golf championship faces wide odds at Baltusrol

In Springfield New Jersey on June 4 1932 bookmakers quote long odds for the United States Open at Baltusrol Golf Club with 168 starters. Favorites include Henry Picard and Sam Sarazen while Horton Smith Johnny Revolta Byron Nelson and Walter Hagen are among the top contenders.

Bob Cavagnaro Associated Press Springfield N. J Baltusrol Club Jack Munger Dallas Zell Eaton Oklahoma City Chick Evans, Jr Gene Sarazen Parks Pittsburgh Jimmy Braddock The Links Oakmont Bookies Sarazen Fresh Meadow Augusta Henry Picard Hershey Picard Horton Smith Chicago Hong Smith Johnny Revolta Byron Nelson Bobby Cruickshank Jimmy Thomson Walter Hagen

For Sale Five V-8 Ford Wheels and Tires

Classified brief offering five Ford wheels with tires for sale priced to move. Phone contact 1093 for details and pickup arrangements.

Major League Leaders summary from early season stats

Baseball leaders listed by team with counting totals across batting runs and pitching. Names include Gehrig and DiMaggio among Yankees, Foxx and Trisky among Red Sox and Indians, Medwick and Ott among Cardinals and Giants, with various postwar stat tallies for runs hits and RBIs.

Deanere den Om DiMaggio Yankees Cliff Browns Dickey Foxx Red Sox Trisky Indians Senators Werber Pearson Grove

Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press

Charles H. Miller, official league statistician, lists top players by team. Notables include Triplett Nash 39 games 147 AB 60 H 0.408 Pct, Sington Chatta 47 games 175 AB 70 H 0.400, Liberto L A 46 games 169 AB 64 H.379, Dwyer Nash 52 games 205 AB 77 H 0.376, Duke Memphis 47 games 189 AB 70 H.370. Home runs L Scott mid city ham 8, Richards Atlanta 8. Runs batted in Tait Nashville 52, Duke Memphis 47. Stolen bases Nonnenkamp Little Rock 10, Weatherly New Orleans 9. Nashville 338 runs scored leads. Atlanta 284. Opponent runs least by Atlanta.

Associated Charles H. Miller Ee Press Ting Triplett Nash Sington Chatta Liberto L. A Dwyer Duke Memphis Andrus Little Rock Speece Nashville Mia ‘Schmidt Atlanta L. Thomas Durham Sharpe L. Scott Midetle Ham Richards Taitt Nonnenkamp Weatherly New Orleans Attarrooga

Rookie Sluggers DiMaggio and Martin Lead 1936 Debut Class

The rookie duo of Joe DiMaggio and Stan Martin excites the majors as they pace the early season with power and high batting averages. DiMaggio delivered a bases loaded triple and a run-scoring single to fuel an 11-1 Yankee win, while Martin from Asheville added a single and triple in a 7-3 Cards victory. Meanwhile, top clubs still won or held leads as Boston, New York, St Louis, and Philadelphia posted wins in varied fashion.

Atlanta Joe DI Maggio Stu Martin Sid Feder Associated Press Jo di Maggio Stuart Martin New York Yanks St. Louis

Women Aces Vie In Golf Meeting At Oklahoma City

Eight top players from across the Southeast and Southwest battle in quarter finals of the 25th Southern Women's Golf Tournament at Oklahoma City Country Club. Medalist Mrs. Dan Chandler of Dallas was eliminated on the 22nd green by Mrs. Mark McGarry of St. Petersburg. title contenders include Miss Jane Cothran Greenville and Miss Edna Saenger Shreveport with Kathryn Hemphill Columbia. Betty Jameson San Antonio faces Dean Van Landingham Charlotte while Mrs. Leon Solomon Memphis plays Jenny Grout Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma City Country Club Carolinas Florida Texas Louisiana Tennessee Oklahoma Dan Chandler Dallas Tex Mark McGarry St. Petersburg Fla McGarry Jane Cothran Greenville S. C Edna Saenger Shreveport Kathryn Hemphill Columbia 8. C Betty Jameson San Antonio Dean van Landingham Charlotte N. C Leon Solomon Memphis Jenny Grout

Russsellville Baseball Visits Decatur Clubs This Weekend

The Alabama Mill team of Russellville travels to Decatur to face two top teams, with a 6 1 record. They meet Goodyear Wingfoots Saturday at Wingfoots park and Hosierymen Sunday at Alabama Park at 2 30. Hurlers Hamm Hendrix and Evans headline the visitors rotation. The Hosierymen seek revenge after a 9 4 loss last week to Huntsville and hope to shake off a two season slump against Myhand led teams.

Alabama Mill Russellville Decatur Goodyear Wingfoots Alabama Park Hamm Hendrix Evans Wingfoots Clyde Evans Huntsville Myhand Huntsville Times Hub Myhand Lev Gentiles

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