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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1936

Page

6

Schmeling Prepares For Louis Bout In New York

Napanoch NY June 10 Max Schmeling 30 trains for the June 18 Yankee Stadium fight with Joe Louis. Experts doubt his speed and defense will stop Louis dynamite punches though Schmeling shows heart and will. The bout opens a five game arc with other boxing notes and local scene details.

Istahines Prem Napanoch WN. Y Max Schmeling Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Red Maxie Uhlan Louis Max

Ole Miss football team may adopt Rebels nickname

The University of Mississippi plans to replace Flood as team name with Rebels if current voting trends hold. Four Mississippi dailies sampled names with three backing Rebels and one Raiders, while other options included Confederates Stonewalls and Ole Miss.

University, Miss University of Mississippi Mississippi Ole Miss

Dudley Retains Shawnee Open Title After 288

Dudley wins Shawnee Open with a 72 hole 288 to defend his title first won in 1930. Ralph Guidahl finished second tie with Roland MacKenzie after a near-cup miss on the final green. Other contenders include Ray Mangrum, Orville White, and Byron Nelson in a tight leaderboard. Jack Munger claims amateur honors with 302.

Shawnee-On-Delaware Dudley Ralph Guidahl St. Louis Guidah Roland MacKenzie Washington D. C Ray Mangrum Dayton Orville White Chicago Byron Nelson Ridgewood N. J Tony Manero Jack Munger Dallas Texas

Twins Prove Real Twins At Seawane And Wheatley Hills

Ernie and Ferdy Catropa, identical golf pros, qualified for the national open with identical scores at Seawane and matched again at the Wheatley Hills pro-Amateur tournament. Bethpage pro Al Brosch notes identical swings. Other notes cover baseball and boxing tidbits, including Rudy Schmeling’s birthday coinciding with Max Louis fight plans.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Ernie Ferdy Catropa Seawane Wheatley Hills al Brosch Bethpage Brosch

Yesterday's Stars Spark Major League Wins

Kiki Cuyler hit a homer and three singles driving in four in a 15-4 Reds win over the Giants. Elon Hogsett held the Yankees to five hits. Pete Appleton limited Ellenen and night at limited ve hits in a 2 triumph. Rip Radcliff tripled to start a 10th inning rally as the White Sox beat the Athletics 7-5. Jim Weaver and Bill Brubaker each had key hits as Brubaker drove in three in the nightcap.

Associated Press Kiki Cuyler Reds Giants Elon Hogsett Browns Yankees Pete Appleton Senators Ellenen Nite Rip Radcliff White Sox Athletics Boston Jim Weaver Bill Brubaker Brubaker

Yale Names Kenneth A Loeffler as Basketball Coach

Kenneth A Loeffler was appointed head basketball coach at Yale. The move is noted as a significant coaching change in the program's history.

Associated Press Kenneth A. Loeffler Yale Johnny Goodman Chicago J. B. Widener Aubrey Boomer

Clyde Shoun Sputs On Show For Barons Win Over Memphis

Clyde Shoun dominated on the mound and in the batter’s box, driving the Barons to a 6 to 1 victory over Memphis with seven allowed hits, five strikeouts, and a five inning homer plus a double. Almon Williams pitched five near perfect innings for a 3 2 win over Chattanooga. Bill Thomas starred on the mound with six hits allowed and seven strikeouts as New Orleans shut out Little Rock 6 0. Nashville edged Knoxville 9 8 as the Lookouts rallied late. Shoun’s offense and Williams’ win highlight a night of offense and pitching across the league.

Steel City Barons Memphis Shoun Chicks Mr. Shoun Clyde Almon Williams Atlanta Eddie Moore Chattanooga Bill Thomas New Orleans Little Rock Nashville Knoxville Baron Shaun Clay Touchstone Lookouts Mr. Williams Fred Sington Hickory Larry Gilbert Henrich Fleming Thomas Ormer Lance Richbourg Poco Taitt Leo Moon Jimmy Wasdell Vols Sharkey Filand Smokies

Baseball Results From Regional Leagues and Major Circuits

Southern League Birmingham 6 Memphis 1 Atlanta 3 Chattanooga 2 New Orleans 6 Little Rock 0 Nashville 9 Knoxville 8 National League Chicago 6 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 7 Boston 5 Cincinnati 15 New York 4 American League Detroit 8 Boston 4 St Louis 5 New York 3 Cleveland 2 Washington 1 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 2 10 innings American Association Toledo 7 St Paul Minneapolis 3 3 Texas League Beaumont 8 Oklahoma City 7additional scores show Ozark 7 Tro Abbeville 1 2 Enterprise 9 Panama City 4 Union Springs 7 Andalusia 66 10 innings

W. L Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Little Rock New Orleans Knoxville Nerses National TEA Sansahone New York Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Boston Eee Philadelphia Boston Ereenee Detroit Cleveland Washington Chicago Eererenies Ateneeserees St. Louis Alabama Pet Ozark Wees Abbeville Enterprise Union Springs Andalusia Etenesenes Panama City Boston Tro

National League Race Rides Dizzy Turnover In Baseball Standings

The National League shows rapid shifts as St Louis leads Boston 17-5 while Pittsburgh and New York surge toward second place after doubleheaders. Cincinnati rebounds Reds mushroom 15-4 over Giants. Philadelphia climbs from last with Cubs loss. American League sees Senators Browns Tigers flex, Yankees stumble as Cleveland slips. Cochrane leaves for observation. Appleton blanks Indians in 2-1 win.

Sid Feder Associated Press Deans Casey Stengel Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Pittsbrugh Pirates New York Giants Dodgers Jim Weaver Bucs Brooklyn Ave van Lingle Mungo Giants Cincinnati Reds Kiki Cuyler Reds Bees Phillies Cubs Roy Henshaw Senators Browns Tigers New York Yankees Elon Hogsett Boston Red Sox Mickey Cochrane Detroit Cleveland Indians Pete Appleton

Today's Games Across Multiple Cities

A slate of matchups includes Memphis at Birmingham, Chattanooga at Atlanta, Knoxville at Nashville, Little Rock at New Orleans, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Boston at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Detroit at Boston, St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Washington, and Alabama Florida League games Union Springs at Dothan Troy at Ozark Panama City at Abbeville and Andalusia at Enterprise.

Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Union Springs Dothan Troy Ozark Panama City Abbeville Andalusia Enterprise

Stunt Man Chicago Purse Snatch At Busy Intersection

Misa Julia De Warle reported a purse snatching as she slowed her car in a Chicago intersection. A man in a nearby automobile rode up, leaned out, grabbed her purse containing 150 dollars, and sped away.

Chicago Misa Julia de Warle

Steel shipments rise in May by 4190 tons

United States Steel Corporation reports May finished steel product shipments up 4 190 tons to 984 097 with April at 979 907 and May 1935 at 598 915.

New York United States Steel Corporation

First Bout a Thrilling Wrestling Night at Martin Arena

Freddie Knichel of St Louis and Otto Ludwig of Germany wrestled an hour to a no decision draw in a rough, action filled match at the local American Legion show. Ludwig dominated at times with rough holds and eye gouges, while Knichel countered with kicks and throws. The crowd roared as the bout ended with both fighters exhausted, securing one of the most exciting ring nights in Decatur. The final bout between Dynamite Joe Dillman and Prince Leilani of Hawaii fell flat, with Leilani not matching Dillman’s rough style and Joe taking the win after three falls. Earlier, Referee Bill Dottley’s sons, Paul and Charles, boxed in a lively three two minute rounds, with Paul showing notable speed and footwork.

L. A Ludwig Freddie Knichel Bill Dottley St. Louis Dottley Kniche Joe Dillman Maestero Prince Leilani Hawaiian Islands Joe Paul Charles

Favorites Facing Tougher Going In Southern Tennis Meet

In Memphis Tennessee the Southern Lawn Tennis Association fourth round began with favorites facing stiffer tests. Seeds Arthur Hendrix and Campbell Gillespie advanced while several third round matches determined future opponents for players from Lakeland Nashville New Orleans Memphis Atlanta and other cities.

Memphis Tenn Southern Lawn Tennis Association Arthur Hendrix Lakeland Fla Kimbark Peterson Nashville Hendrix Ben Spearman New Orleans Campbell Gillespie Atlanta Peterson Woody Butler Billy Westerfield, Jr Elby Martinů Westerfield Bob Decker Miami Beach Martin R. H. Marlowe Honolulu Ernie Sutter P. G. Kennedy Spartanburg S. C Billy Gillespie Edgar Griffith Charlie Harris Westalm Beach

Alabama Hosierymen and Wingfoots to duel in city series opener

Decatur hosts a five game series for the city championship as Goodyear ae foots and Alabama Hosierymen renew a rivalry. The Hosierymen boast a strong squad, Josh Cole and Newt Hardy now with them, while the Wingfoots have added depth. Game Sunday at 2 30 p m with both teams playing to sharpen for the clash.

Max Louis Alabama Hosierymen Goodyear Wingfoots Apbon Park Decatur Goodyear Aefoots Wingfoots Hosierymen Goodyearites Josh Cole Newt Hardy Acme Magic City League Alabama Park Fayetteville Tenn.) Tigers Fred House Birmingham Hardy Huntsville Hubryhand Dallas Millers Dallas Park

Steel ingot production rises to 70 percent capacity

Iron Age reports production of steel ingots increased two points this week to 70 percent of capacity in New York on June 10.

New York Iron Age

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