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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

8

Graves Names Bankers' Committee To Seek Lower Interest For Public Loans

A state committee under Governor Graves is formed to study reducing debt service on public loans. The group includes W. C. Bowman, J. C. Pergons, H. A. Pharr, and M. H. Sterne with Birmingham as chair. Graves notes Alabama’s debt is being reduced and pledges careful study before recommendations.

Graves Bankers’ Committee Montgomery Ala Alabama Bibb Graves L. Robertson Cullman Bankers’ Association Wich Graves United States Robertson W. C. Bowman J. C. Pergons N. Birmingham H. A. Pharr Mobile M. H. Sterne Birmingham Bankers’ Association Committee

Bombers and Jackson Split Twin Bill

Outhit but wins and losses shaped a doubleheader in the Southeastern League. Montgomery beat Jackson 6 to 5 in the opener, Jackson won the nightcap 3 to 1, Meridian blanked Pensacola 8 to 0 behind Hennessey, and Selma edged Mobile 2 to 1 after ten innings.

Jackson Associated Press Montgomery Hennessey Meridian Club Meridian Pensacola Fliers Selma Mobile

Preachers Meet Here on Tuesday at Memorial Drives Church

Regular monthly preachers meeting convenes Tuesday at ten in the morning at Memorial Drives Methodist Church. Dr. M. E. Lazenby presides, and at eleven Dr. W. E. Thomas of Nashville delivers a sermon as part of a revival at Moulton Methodist Church.

Memorial Drives Methodist Church M. E. Lazenby Decatur W. EB. Thomas Nashville Moulton Methodist Church

Wingfoots Split Pair with Lincoln Mills in Huntsville

The Goodyear Wingfoots split weekend games with Lincoln Mills of Huntsville. They lost 9 to 0 on Saturday, then won 5 to 4 at Goodyear Park Sunday in a ninth inning rally. Lincoln’s Ben Newton went 3 for 4 while Wingfoot batters including Waller, Porter and Francis contributed multi hit performances. Ogle relieved and pitch ed eight strong for Lincoln, while Woodruff started for Goodyear and Meeks pitched for Lincoln in a fast paced contest.

Goodyear Wingfoots Lincoln Mills Huntsville Lincolnites Goodyear Park Buddy Basenberg New Wingfoot Lincoln Outfit Clyde White San Lev "Gentles Goodyearites Ben Newton Lincoln Waller Porter Francis Goodyear Prince Wingfoots Meeks Lincoln Southpaw Woodruff Big Ben Newton Ogle Newton Swain Wray Walker Medien Robinson Green Payne George Gentles Mittwede Bill Francis Ben Porter Winnie Waller Roy Greene Lin Bryant Ben Newtan Associ Princes Muzzey White Rf-Lf Iaro Mittwede Park Tap Hiroe R. H. ES Ydnooln H. Landers A. McCauley Day Shen Ewes Swaine Paine If Gentles SO Rin Noni Sae Teer Poae Prince Pinemastennetere Wray Whseee White P Walker Aller Ashe Eeewens Robinson Rf Porter C Francis Avert Egers Wee Basenberg P Drake Seepeereeeenee R. H. E. Goodyear Newton Day Basenberg

Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press

Official league statistics list Batting leaders with players Mailho Atlanta Mailho 58 games 240 at bats 43 runs 89 hits 397 etc. Wright Chattanooga 56 games 215 at bats 38 runs 80 hits 392 Triplett Memphis 56 games 218 at bats 38 runs 80 hits 767 Hofforth Nashville 46 games 159 at bats 27 runs 58 hits 365 Galatzer North Omaha 49 games 189 at bats 33 runs 68 hits 360 Leader and age today Dwyer Home runs Duke Reeve 8 Alexander Nashville 7 Runs batted in Wright Chattanooga

Associated Press Charles H. Miller Abrh Pet Mailho Atlana Wright Chatt Triplett Mem Hofforth Nash Galatzer N. O

Rookies Win Fifth Straight in Offensive Showdown

The rookie squad extended their streak to five with a balanced attack led by C Kimbrell and a trio of two base hits from Eason McCluskey and Grant. Mitchell added three stolen bases as Sizemore struck out three, Hudson five, with none left on base.

C. Kimbrell Grant Mills Hudson Eason McCluskey Kimbrell Mitchell Sheats Robinson Sizemore Birdsong Sims W. Oo. W. Club Vinemont Ito Delano Park Diamond Rockies Hitten Eotlestens Udson Oe Key W. Hankey Sloan L. Adamson J. Adamson Gay C. Hankey Ss Chas. Hankey P Sizemore Wee Donne Wheee Brazelton G. Kimbre Maytag

Rinky Dinks Defeat Box Factory at Benson Field

The Rinky Dinks beat the Decatur Box and Basket Factory 11 to 7 at Benson Field on Sunday afternoon. Todd hit a home run for the winners. Batter ies Rinky Dink King and G Terry. Box Factory G Arthur and Cc Arthur.

Rinky Dinks Decatur Box and Basket Factory Benson Field Todd Rinky Dink King Terry Box Factory Arthur

Skeet Meet Leaders Shine at Wheeler Lake Club

S. N. Propst led skeet shooters at the Saturday meet at Wheeler Lake Club with 22 targets of 25. Edwin Bean J. W. Sandlin and J. B. Sandlin each broke 20.

S. N. Propst Wheeler Lake Club Edwin Bean J. W. Sandlin Sandlin

Baseball Standings and Highlights From Memphis to Atlanta

Stolen bases noted for Bush and Nonnenkamp as teams Chattanooga Atlanta and Little Rock tied 53 each in double plays. Rung scores show Atlanta leading 336 to Little Rock 298 while Little Rock allowed the fewest opponent runs at 203 ahead of Memphis 216.

Nooga Rose Atlanta Bush Memphis Nonnenkamp Little Rock Chattanooga

Week End Sports In Brief

In Yonkers Glenn Cunningham set a meet record with a 4 14.1 mile as 10 000 watch New York A C in the Metropolitan AAU senior track and field championships. Others set records in the three mile run 220 and javelin. In Nashville Jean Artzburger defeated Evangeline MacLennan to win the Southern Amateur Tennis title. Germany Belgium split Davis Cup singles as Menkel and Lacroix won. Czechoslovakia won a doubles and forfeited two singles to claim 3 2. Ralph Guldahl shot 69 to win 0.8 Open. Sam Snead finished two back. Ethel Mars beat Val dia Farm’s Eagle Pass in the Latonia Derby. In Chicago Well Rewarded won the Princess Pat Stakes. Jadwiga Jedrzejowska defeated Marble in Beckenham. Mel Porter won the AAU Marathon in 2 44 42. Brooklyn Dodgers bought Waite Hoyt from Pittsburgh. Detroit results incomplete.

Associated Press Yonkers N. Y Glenn Cunningham New York A. C Metropolitan Joe McCluskey Robert Rodenkirchen J. Kingsley Lattimer William Footrick Nashville Tenn Jean Artzburger Pittsburgh Evangeline MacLennan Atlanta Berlin Germany Belgium Heinrich Menkel Charles Nagaert Andre Lacroix Edgar Dettmer Praha Czechoslovakia Roderich Menzel Ladislaus Hecht Ference Price Josef Pallada Birmingham Mich Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Covington Ethel Mars Valdiia Farm Chicago Inhale London Jadwiga Jedrzejowska Poland Arice Marble

James Barrie Gravely Ill In London Nursing Home

Sir James Barrie the famous playwright and teller of Scottish stories is gravely ill in a London nursing home as announced today.

London Sir James Barrie

California Varsity wins by two lengths in Madison two miles

Madison report shows California Varsity triumphing by two lengths over rivals in a two mile race clocking 10 minutes 55 seconds. A trainee catcher suffered a broken arm from a pitched ball by Buck Newsom during the event.

Buck Newsom Madison Wis California

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