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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
6
Hap Jeffries pitched seven innings of no hit baseball as Decatur blanked Cullman 7-0 in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader. The second game was washed out by rain, with Cullman pitcher Ogle leaving early and Morrow entering. no box score available.
Kay Murray owner of the Nashville Vols says he will cut prices at the Vol ballpark to escape government tax. The Southern League has not indicated any action yet.
In Birmingham yesterday two players tied with 70s in the qualifying round of the Southern Amateur. Eugene Vinson of Meridian and Billy Howell of Richmond shared the lead, setting a brisk pace. Cavendish was the pen name of Henry Jones, noted for his writings on whist and card games.
The article notes sixteen games remain in the first half as Nant faces the Decatur Blue Sox. The last first half game is July 8, leaving fans to watch how the standings will change before the half ends.
Hart selle backed Pruitt to a 2 0 victory over Athens as Scott collected four hits and two safeties but Hartselle stayed ahead in the race for third. Scott whiffed three and issued two wild pitches as Pruitt fanned five and walked three.
Cliff Heathcote, Red outfielder, has been outright released. The move reduces the Reds roster to the major league limit of 23 players.
The Chicks beat the Barons 7 to 6 in 12 innings as Memphis won 12th inning run in a tight Southern loop contest. The Noogans shut out the Pels 5 to 0 behind Lynn Griffin who allowed five hits. Smokies were held to 16 hits total across games while Crackers and Thomas produced four hits.
Birmingham visits Nashville. Little Rock plays Atlanta. Memphis hosts Knoxville. New Orleans travels to Chattanooga. Philadelphia meets St. Louis. Washington faces Detroit. Boston travels to Cleveland. New York visits Chicago. Milwaukee hosts Louisville. Kansas City plays Indianapolis. St. Paul visits Columbus. Minneapolis at Toledo.
Atlanta 0 3 Knoxville 16 5 New Orleans 0 Chattanooga 5 called end sixth rain Memphis 7 Birmingham 6 12 in nings.
Boston defeated Chicago 5 to 4 while Philadelphia led Detroit 10 to 5 and New York beat Cleveland 7 to 6 with St. Louis routing Washington 17 to 3 in a high scoring schedule.
In a slate affected by heavy rain, Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 6-2 in one game while another match ended 5-5. All remaining games were postponed due to precipitation.
The Daily recorded few telephone inquiries and a small crowd at the office for returns, reflecting unusually low voter interest in Tuesday’s run-off.
The mothers of pupils from the intermediate department of the First Methodist Sunday School hosted the teachers at a supper last night in the church annex. About 35 guests enjoyed the hospitality.
Jimmy Foxx hit his 24th and 25th home runs as the Athletics beat the Tigers 10 to 5. Truitt Sewell debuted for Decatur in relief, facing trouble in later innings while Hogsett closed. The day also featured a Yankees triple steal in a 7 to 6 win over the Tribe and Ben Chapman helping the Red Sox.
The Culman strawberry boys meet the Blue Sox at Alabama Mills Field on Thursday at 3 30 p m. Hartselle travels to Athens for Limestone county camp action also at 3 30. Decatur band will perform at Bee Line games. Bob McCarley likely to pitch for Decatur with King or McAfee for Cullman.
Cincinnati Ex-Press star Gale Byrd meets Leo Donoghue of Flint Michigan in the main bout of the Legion wrestling show at Alabama Mills park Monday night. Doc Burns faces Clete Burns in the opener with a one hour limit. Chris Jordan, former world middleweight champion, plans to attend to referee a bout.
The Hartselle American Legion post hosts ex service men from the eighth district Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The gathering serves as a service commission office with several organization representatives due to speak briefly. A barbecue will follow in the late afternoon. Visitors are asked to drive into the city business district and park near the meeting site as multiple locations are under consideration.
In box seven at Decatur the vote for national committeewoman drew good natured kidding from friends. Mrs. Frazier received 50 votes and her opponent Mrs. Malone also had 50, sparking comments on the equal division of ballots.
Boxing talks keep Bozo ready for a Memphis Tuesday bout or a Birmingham Monday card. The Alabama Athletic Commission moves to bind Bozo to a contract with Pa Stribling while rival matchmakers press for a Bozo Jordan rematch. Memphis upset to be weighed against Birmingham plans as promoters scramble for the engagement.
The Phils scored three in the ninth to win 6 to 5, then the Reds answered with a 5 to 2 victory in the nightcap. Ogden dominated the second game as the two games formed the only National League action yesterday.
Jack Sharkey, American challenger for Max Schmeling's heavyweight title, states he will be heavier and more powerful than ever when he faces Schmeling next Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
Attendance at Athens College summer session remains near normal as two six week terms run from opening this week to early September. Regular and make up courses are offered along with special summer courses for teachers. Fifteen regular faculty members supervise the studies.
Weather concerns disrupted two games but Decatur and Cullman have one remaining matchup. Teams strived to complete the schedule with all games played except for rainouts.
Hartselle plans a single afternoon game at Alabama Hosiery Mills field facing the Blue Sox. Pitchers Lefty Johnston and Bob Chandler were listed as the expected mound opponents in the weather permitting matchup.
Danny McFayden, acquired from the Red Sox, won his first game for the Yankees and his second of the year as New York defeated Cleveland 7 to 6. He was knocked around late and relieved in the ninth as Wells and Brown stopped Cleveland's threat.
The Bee Line league in Hartselle imposed ten day suspensions and 2.50 fines on Woodrow Wilkinson of Athens and Gordon McDuff of Decatur after a melee at the Decatur park. The ruling warns future automatic suspensions for any rule violations and emphasizes league welfare and enforcement by officials led by Dr. A M White.
J. E. Penney of Birmingham is in the city on business. He spent Tuesday afternoon and night as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Penney.
Despite bad weather, last night drew good interest for a special sermon series at the Deliic theatre by L. Kirby. Tonight he continues with a talk titled The Head of the Church and the public is invited to attend.
The Sunday school council of the First Methodist church plans a picnic for families of members. The date is not fixed but likely in July.
Miss Winnie Thelma Wise is ill at her parents home on Thirteenth avenue east many friends regret the news and extend sympathy.
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