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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

10

Disappearance mystery grips England's social set

Diana Asquith known as Didi, a 21 year old society figure and model, is found on a doorstep in London after an eight day absence. She is under doctor care for a severe nervous breakdown amid anonymous threats and a past razor attack. Her fiancé Michael Asquith and mother Mrs. Leonard Hackett seek safety and public calm.

Oxford Michael Asquith Didi England Michael Cynthia Asquith Diana Leonard Hackett Asquith Britain London British Isles Viscountess Long Lady Long Asquith, Jr

Fast and Rough Bouts Highlight Mar tin Arena Card

Fans watched a 15 minute draw as Bobbie Parker and Kitty Nelson refereed by Mrs. Betty Caddell staged the main bout at Mar tin Arena. Dick Mahan of California showcased strength in a rope display while Dutch Wyland battled Red Roberts in a three fall sequence. The Lions, Leafs, and Skippers posted scores in regional games with MontgomeryBombers and Meridian seeds also noted.

Martin Arena Bobbie Parker Kitty Nelson Betty Caddell Dick Mahan California Mahan Dutch Wyland Red Roberts Tarzan Roberts Dutch Leo the Lion Newman Decatur Joe Gunther Joe Gunther Lion Mike Mazarian

Raw Meat Diet Prompts New Chattanooga Manager

Chattanooga Tennessee June 9 The Raw Meat Bill Rodgers who first drew attention by eating his steaks uncooked today replaced ailing Clyde Milan as manager of the last place Chattanooga club.

Chattanooga Tenn Bill Rodgers Clyde Milan

Southern Leaders of a year ago today

Triplett leads Nashville with home runs eight, Duke and Alexander follow with seven each. Wight of Chattanooga and Hooks of Atlanta top 46 RBIs. Bush of Memphis and Nonnenkamp of Little Rock pace steals with 14 and 12. Little Rock and Chattanooga lead double plays. Little Rock allows 187 runs, Memphis 189.

Wight Chattanooga Hooks Atlanta Mailho Alexander Nashville Bush Memphis Nonnenkamp Little Rock

Lookouts Name Rodgers as New Manager

Calvin Griffith announced the appointment after talks with Milan and Clark Griffith. Rodgers will manage the Chattanooga Lookouts, his second club this year after being sent from Sanford, Florida to Charlotte, North Carolina. An old-time infielder for the Boston Braves, he previously led the Lookouts in 1930.

Chip Off The Old Block Is Smith

Macon Georgia June 9 11 year old Sher rod Smith Jr son of former Brooklyn pitcher shows early promise as a right handed hurler striking out 20 batters in a game between Porter dale Cubs and Bibb Wolf Cubs.

Macon Sherrod Smith, Jr Brooklyn Young Smith Porterdale Cubs Bibb Wolf Cubs

Headline Makers Highlights In AP Roundup

Andy Reese delivered a Chicks-Hit triple and two singles driving in two runs and scoring twice while Memphis defeated New Orleans 7-4. Henry Dana broke a batting slump with a ninth inning single scoring Nonnenkamp in Little Rock 4-3. Ace Parker collected a triple and two singles as the Crackers beat Nashville 18-5.

Associated Press Andy Reese Chicks Memphis New Orleans Henry Dana Travelers Nonnenkamp Little Rock Chattanooga Knoxville Ace Parker Crackers Atlanta Nashville

Auker Dominates A’s In 6-0 Tigers Victory

Yesterday Elden Auker spun a one hit ball with 12 straight retirements to beat the Athletics 6 to 0. Fabian Gaffke drove in three runs with two doubles and a single as the Red Sox topped the Indians 10 to 8. Russ Bauers pitched six hits and seven strikeouts to end Pittsburgh’s five game skid with an 8 to 1 win over Philadelphia.

Associated Press Elden Auker Tigers Athletics Fabian Gaffke Red Sox Indians Russ Bauers Pirates Pittsburgh Phillies Rip Radcliff Mike Kreevich

Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching

Medwick leads NL batting with 382 while Medwick and Galan pace runs with 37. Medwick 44 RBIs, Demaree 39. Hits include Medwick Barrell and Vaughan tied at 62. Bartell and Medwick lead home runs with 11 and 9 respectively. Bryant and Hubbel top pitching with 4 0 and 8 1 records.

Associated Press Medwick Cardinals Vaughan Pirates Galan Cubs Cards Demaree Bartell Giants Brack Hassett Dodgers Handley Kampouris Reds J. Martin Cardinals Bryant Hubbell

Greenberg Stars Tigers In 384 Run Season Feat

Detroit slugger Hank Greenberg leads the Tigers with 384 runs batted in 56 runs scored 45 home runs and 72 stolen bases across a strong season. Teammate Whitey Bell and rivals keep pace as Cleveland and New York sluggers post notable totals with pitching battles noted.

Greenberg Tigers Bell Browns Gehrig Yankees Lary Indians Kape White Sox Walker Its Vosmik Kubel Senators Selkirk Appling Oval Sox Chapman Hudlin Relione Pearson

White SoxTopple Yankees in 5 to 4 Heartstopper

White Sox beat the Yankees 5 to 4 as former hitters Lee Grissom and Baxter Jordan contributed a double and two singles while Jordan added a single, double and triple. Reds shut out Bees 4 to 0 on four hits with six strikeouts, led by Jordan’s three extra base hits.

White Sox Yankees Lee Grissom Baxter Jordan Reds Bees Jordan

Jackson Tries to Stop Flag March in Pennant Race

Selma hosted in name only as Cloverleafs clash in Southeastern League pennant race. Selma led Mobile by 112 games after the win.

Jackson Associated Press Selma Cloverleafs Mobile

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