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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

6

Champion Points Way For America To Recover Supremacy

This article by Lenore K. Wingard, World Free Style Champion, introduces Swim for Health Week and promotes a standardized method for popular strokes. It covers personal background, training routines, health and beauty benefits of swimming, and the goal of rebuilding American dominance in swimming.

America Wingard Aquatic Star Lenore K. Wingard Helene Madison Toronto McFadden Cleveland Exposition Jack Secarry Carnegie Library Club Homestead Jack Tommy Farr Babe Ruth

Briez Chats About Sports and Boxing Bets Rise

Sports columnist Eddie Brie tz surveys boxing odds for Louis Schmeling and Joe Louis, notes high speculative prices, publisher Abernberg’s big bet, and fan incidents. Mentions Max Baer delaying fights, Stan Berquam’s softball win, and golfers Cos and McDowell entering Louisville tourney.

Max Schmeling Joe Jacobs Stan Berquam Moorhead Minn Venice Garden Louisiana Henry Cos Bert McDowell Louisville

Dodgers Under Lights Preview and Trading Season Oddities

The note lists teams seeking players including Yankees pitching, Indians outfield, Giants right-handed hitting outfielder, Dodgers pitching, Cardinals shortstop, and Bees outfielder. It references Little Sleepy Glenn as a former WV Mountaineers coach and hints at a high price for coaching business communication.

Dodgers Glenn West Virginia Mountaineers Arthur J. Spring East Douglas Mass Yanks Indians Giants The Bees Ae Hassett

Stand Up and Fight for Louis Schmeling Showdown

New York June 15 A hype filled pre fight feature predicts a drama packed Yankee Stadium bout between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. The piece says Schmeling will stand up to fight and Louis vows to end it quickly, with both men eager for a decisive exchange.

New York Joe Louis Joe Yankee Stadium Jack Dempsey Louis Firpo Louis Max Schmeling Schmeling Max

Equality, Alabama Man Connected to Summer Events

A brief line notes a man from Equality Alabama connected to events during the summer months. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Equality Ala

Guldahl War Admiral and Greatness in Debate

In New York dated June 15, critics question major feats in golf and horse racing. Ralph Guldahl won the Open at Denver by six strokes, War Admiral beat few rivals at Aqueduct, and comparisons to Man o War and Seabiscuit spark debate over what defines true greatness in sport.

Guldahl New York Ralph Guldah Denver War Snark Aqueduct Admirals War Admiral Jesse Owens Don Budge Detroit Guldahl’s Sam Parks Pittsburgh Guldah Ralph Man O’war Seabiscuit Admiral Riddle

Tonight's Southern and National League Schedule

Memphis plays Birmingham and Chattanooga visits Nashville in the Southern League. The Rock faces New Orleans. In the National League Chicago meets Boston and St Louis visits Philadelphia. Cincinnati plays Brooklyn and Pittsburgh visits New York. In the American League New York plays Chicago Philadelphia goes to Detroit Boston visits St Louis and Washington travels to Cleveland.

National League Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland

Blue Devils Face Hosierymen In Local Baseball Clash

Civil war will rage on the local baseball front Thursday at Alabama Park when the Blue Devils meet the Alabama Hosierymen at 4 o clock. It will be the first meeting this year and tests both teams as the Hosierymen chase a winning streak into a tough weekend series including Huntsville and Dallas millers.

Blue Devils Alabama Hosierymen Alabama Park Huntsville Hubryhand

NOOGANS MOVE UP TO FOURTH PLACE

The Chattanooga Lookouts rose to fourth in the Southern Association after a 4 to 2 win over Birmingham. Memphis moved within one percentage point behind after beating Knoxville 7 to 3. Atlanta fell to second despite a 5 to 4 loss in 12 innings to New Orleans, and Little Rock dropped after a 2 to 1 defeat by Nashville. Dick Bass limited Birmingham to eight hits as Chattanooga benefitted from Baron errors.

Associated Press Chattanooga Lookouts Birmingham Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga Atlanta New Orleans Little Rock Nashville Lookouts Barons Dick Bass

Over-Clubbing and Club Selection for Golf Masters

The author argues against buying a No 1 iron and favors keeping the longer club between the chipper and No 4 iron for both long shots and short run-ups. If duplicates exist, choose wisely. When playing new courses weekly, assess local conditions before selecting clubs. The rule mainly robs players of favorite alibis.

King Features, Inc

Baseball Scores From Friday Games

Chattanooga defeated Birmingham 4 to 2. New Orleans beat Atlanta 5 to 4 in 12 innings. Nashville won 2 to 1 at Little Rock, ending early to allow travel. Memphis shut out Knoxville 7 to 0, ending early to let teams catch trains.

Chattanooga Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Nashville Little Rock Memphis Knoxville

Baseball scores and team results across several games

The summary lists multiple baseball scores including Chicago 5 Boston 2 and New York 5 Pittsburgh 3 with later dates noted for Cincinnati versus Brooklyn. It also records New York 7 Chicago 4 and Washington 7 Cleveland 6 along with Philadelphia 8 Detroit 2 and Boston 5 St Louis 3. The fragment mentions Averill of the Indians and Medwick of the Cubs among players with other unclear notations.

McKissick Named Coach at Perry County High School

Rex McKissick, Auburn athlete in basketball and football, will coach all sports at Perry County High School in Marion next year. He also holds a contract to serve as playground supervisor.

Auburn Ala Rex McKissick Perry County High School Marion McKissick

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