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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

Page

6

Cinderella Men Of The Ring Schmeling Hands Louis Stunning Defeat

Max Schmeling shocks Louis with a fourth round knockout at Yankee Stadium in front of about 40 000, earning a potential title shot next September and a lucrative future bout with Braddock as Louis and his team seek rebound.

Black Uhlan Spears Schmeling and Braddock Eddie Brietz Awdaed Rem Dempsey Schmeling Jimmy Ddock Max Teuton Louis Heart Detroit Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Brada Madison Square Garden Yankee Stadium Roxborough Julian Black Little Joe Jacobs Schlager

Tragedy Preceded Schmeling Event Stalks York

June 20 reports a tragedy preceding Max Schmeling as the York scene reels from a disturbing sequence. The brief item notes a tense period in the lead up to Schmeling's appearance, withholding full details.

York Max Schmeling

Rockies to Face Blue Devils Here

Herman-Rockies meet undefeated Blue Devils Sunday afternoon at Delano Park. Knoblock will star for the visitors while McCluskey, a former high school star, is expected to pitch for the Bailey team.

Herman — Rockies Delano Park Blue Devils Knoblock Les McCluskey Bailey

Cole Likely Mound Choice in Hosiery Tilt

Josh Cole may start on the mound for the Hosiery team against Sheffield’s Southern Rails, with Hardy as a contingency. Manager Charlie Silver could take the mound, or pass duties to Dick Swindle or Jewel Carey as the Hosierymen seek revenge for a 6 3 loss. The lineup features Robertson Smith Bronaugh Johnson Gilbreath Graham Flynn Cole or Hardy for the Hosiery, Jones RIDINGS Hamm Reasner Armstrong Alexander Sutton or Juillen for the Rails. The 2 30 PM game is expected to draw a large crowd.

Josh Cole Southern Sheffield Sheffield Aggregation Contegent Hardy Hardy Cole Charlie Silver Silver Dick Swindle Jewel Carey Hosierymen Robertson Smith Bronaugh Johnson Gilbreath Graham Flynn Southern Rails Jones Ridings Hamm Reasner Agee Armstrong Alexander Sutton Juillen Swindle Carey

Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press

Stats compiled for the Associated Press by Charles HH Miller show Nash players Dwyer 69 games 276 at bats 60 runs 107 hits 388 total bases and Triplett 52 games 107 at bats 44 runs 74 hits 376 on base totals. Also listed are Sington Duke Mauldin Browne Pitching leaders from seven wins and other team marks across Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock and Memphis with runs scored and fewest runs allowed.

Associated Press Charles HH. Miller Ilet Lated Dwyer Nash Triplett Sington Chat Duke Mem Mauldin Knox Browne Little Rock Speece L. Thomas Atlanta Schmidt Shaun Birmingham Webb Knoxville Taitt Ras Wright Chattanooga Stolen Bees Harris Marquardt Memphis Nashville Ruins

Plum push test ends in nose push at Delano game

Joe Weatherly a Rockies out fielder bet on Joe Louis to win last night. Louis lost so Weatherly must push a plum around the bases with his nose at the Blue Devil baseball game in Delano park Sunday afternoon.

Joe Weatherly Rockies Joe Louis Blue Devil Delano Park Joe Louis

Ring tragedy shocks crowd at Louis Schmeling bout

Tom O Rourke, 85, longtime manager and ring official, collapsed from a heart attack minutes after Schmeling entered the ring to face Joe Louis. His last words to the German champion were, Max, you've got to do it.

Joe Louis Tom O'Rourke Schmeling Max O'Rourke

Crackers Extend Western Loop Lead With Double Win

Atlanta Crackers sprinted toward the season's halfway mark with a nine game edge after sweeping Little Rock 7 3 and 12 1. New Orleans edged Nashville 2 1, Knoxville beat the Smokies 3 2, and Birmingham lost to Chattanooga 1 0 as Petticolas exited after four innings with a blistered hand. Ralph West shut down Durham as the Pelos rallied. Paul Richards claimed his tenth homer, while Lanahan and Williams dominated on the mound.

Associated Press Atlanta Southern Association Crackers Champs Little Rock New Orleans Nashville Knoxville Emphis Chicks Smokies Rmingham Chattanooga Moore Ned Porter Pelos Durham Ralph West Lee Bowers Jack Hunter Invaders Williams Travelers Paul Richards Petticolas Birmingham Lanahan

Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

A compact summary of lead leaders across leagues: National League top bats Martin Cardinals 377 Moore Phillies 360. runs Martin 52 Vaughan 49. RBIs Medwick 63 Ott 54. hits Jordan Bees 91 Medwick 83. doubles Herman 26 Medwick 20. triples Camilli 48 Riggs Goodman 7. stolen bases Martin 11, 8. pitching Grove Red Sox 9 2, Pearson Yankees 9 3. American League leaders Gehrig Yankees 395 hits 90 each for Gehrig and H. ringer, runs 73. home runs Foxx Red Sox 17 Trosky Indians Gehrig 16. powers and m. clerical notes.

S. Martin Cardinals J. Moore Phillies J. Martin Vaughan Pirates Medwick Ott Giants Jordan Bees Herman Cubs Camilli Riggs Goodman Reds Horie Rins Seema Klein John Moore Gehrig Arene Indians Red Sox Tigers Yankees Gehringer Mers Hringer Rolfe Clift Browns Foxx Trosky Indians AB RH Pet. S. Martin St. L Phila Bost Suhr Pitts Philo Demaree Chi Collins Waner Pitt American Gehrig N. Y Sullivan Cleve Dickey N.Y Radcliff Det Appling di Maggio Bell, St L, Foxx, Bost Crosetti

Loughran Floors Impellittiere in Fourth Round

A report from today recalls Tommy Loughran knocking out Ray Impellittiere in the fourth round after a count of nine. The note also mentions recent and historical boxing events and golf standings from past years.

Associated Press Tommy Loughran Ray Impellittiere Max Carey Bill McKechnie John McGraw Ed Dudley Walter Hagen

English Royalty Crossword Clue Puzzle Solution

Complex clue list referencing Henry VIII era figures and various common terms across vertical and horizontal entries. The puzzle blends biographical hints with general vocabulary including dates roles and artifacts from English royalty history.

Harvard Beaten Yale Wins Big Boat Race Coaches Change

Yale and Harvard clashed in the Thames race with Harvard finishing in 20 minutes 19 seconds and Yale at 20 minutes 40 3 4 seconds. Harvard coach Charles Whiteside was dismissed by Athletic Director William Bingham after the victory amid alumni dissatisfaction with sprinting crews.

New London Conn Harvard Yale Crimson Charles Whiteside Whiteside Jim Ten Eyck Syracuse University Ois William J. Bingham Thames Bingham Red Top

Baseball results from multiple leagues with scores and notes

Southern League Chattanooga 4 Birmingham 1 New Orleans 2 Nashville 1 Memphis 3 Knoxville 2. National League Cincinnati 8 Boston 4 St Louis 7 New York 5. American League Cleveland 9 Washington 6 New York 5 Detroit 2 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4. Alabama Florida League Enterprise 16 Abbeville 3 Union Springs 9 Dothan 5 Panama City 14 Ozark 2 Troy 23 14 Andalusia 5 5. Texas League Beaumont 7 Dallas 4. International League Rochester 9 Buffalo 3 Montreal Toronto off day Newark 4 4 Syracuse 3 11. American Association MaRap or 7 St Paul 6 12 innings Indianapolis Columbus off day.

Alabama Enterprise Abbeville Union Springs Dothan Panama City Ozark Troy Andalusia Rochester Buffalo Montreal-Toronto Newark Syracuse

Haasis After Second Title Threatens Rematch in Memphis

Freddie Haas Jr a 20 year old New Orleans native and leading favorite meets Jack Munger 22 of Dallas in a 36 hole Southern Amateur final at Memphis Country Club Haas led qualifying with a 139 while Munger reached the final by defeating Warren Smith Jr Ed Harron and Billy Howell en route to a rematch of the previous rounds Munger SMU sophomore and Open standout aims to repeat past titles and add to a strong season in Texas and California events.

Memphis Tenn Freddie Haas, Jr New Orleans Jack Munger Dallas Texas Haas Memphis Country Club Munger Warren Smith, Jr Gadsden Ala Smith Henry Castillo Panama City Fla Ed Harron Houston Billy Howell Johnny Morris Birmingham Richmond Baltusrol Country Club of Virginia California Southern Methodist University

Daily basketball games slated across multiple cities

Today's slate includes Chattanooga at Birmingham Atlanta at Little Rock Knoxville at Memphis Nashville at New Orleans Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis Alabama Florida League Dothan at Enterprise Andalusia at Union Springs Ozark at Troy Abbeville at Panama City

Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Little Rock Knoxville Memphis Nashville New Orleans National League Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York

Douglass Dodd Tops Skeet Shoot At Decatur Club

Douglass Dodd posted a high score of 22 to win the skeet shoot at Decatur Gun Club on Thursday afternoon at Woodall on Moulton road. S. G. McDuff scored 21 for second, while John E. Sandlin placed third with 16.

Douglass Dodd Decatur Gun Club

Left jab can beat Max

Braddock and Schmeling, atop heavyweight boxing, eye a September title playoff at Yankee Stadium. Jacobs foresees agreement among promoters as they promote the Schmeling Braddock bout while Louis prepares a comeback as the era pivots on the left jab.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Max&chmeling James J. Braddock Yankee Stadium Mike Jacobs 20Th Centry Sporting Club Jacobs Schmeling Joe Louis Braddock Madison Square Garden Max Baer the Garden Broadway Chmeling Ring Anny Ondra Baer Louis Garden Schmeling-Braddock Mol Schmel Max Sueto Kaegro

Germany demands Schmeling Braddock title bout in Germany

The German news bureau announced after Schmeling defeated Louis that Braddock should defend the world heavyweight title on German soil. Adolf Hitler sent congrats to Schmeling and flowers to the champion as the chancellor lauded the victory.

Max Schmeling James J. Braddock Germany Schmeling Joe Louis Braddock

Stars of Yesterday Deliver in Major League Action

Yesterday's Stars included Mule Haas of the White Sox driving in the winning run with a 13th inning single against the Athletics. Lou Gehrig of the Yankees doubled three times in a 5-2 victory over the Tigers. Stu Martin of the Cardinals homered and added two singles driving in three in a 7-5 win over the Giants. Alex Kampouris of the Reds drove in three with a homer and two on as Bees fell 8-4. Frank Pytlak of the Indians had two hits and three runs in a 9-6 win over the Senators.

Associated Press Mule Haas White Sox Athletics Lou Gehrig Yanks Tigers Stu Martin Cardinals Giants Alex Kampouris Reds Bees Frank Pytlak Indians Senators

Tough on es Wrestle Otto Ludwig in Martin Arena clash

Dynamite Joe Dillman Lugging rival Otto Ludwig in a two falls two hour time limit main event at Martin arena Promoter Chris Jordan presents the weekly What a Man Joe program Ludwig defends toughness against Dillman in a marquee match. Semi final features Charles Layton versus Johnny Marrs with Marrs favored by local fans.

Joe Dillman Indianapolis Hoosier Ame Dillman Villians Otto Ludwig Martin Arena Chris Jordan American Legion Amite Joe Ludwig Tom Charles Layton Lynn Mass Johnny Marrs Marrs Layn

Cards Still In The Scrappy NL Race

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Giants 7 to 5 as Stu Martin and Ducky Medwick homered with two on. Dizzy Dean earned his 13th win, extending the Cards’ lead to two games over the Cubs and three over the Pirates while the Giants slip. Cincinnati closed within a game after routing Boston.

Sid Feder Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs New York Giants Dizzy Stu Martin Ducky Medwick Dizzy Dean Cards Cubs Brooklyn Pirates Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees

Gehrig Leads New York Hit Race With 15 Hits

Lou Gehrig of the Yankees hit 15 safeties in 23 at bats last week to top the majors with a 652 clip. He leads the big league hitting race as Stu Martin of the Cardinals slips to 377 after nine for 29. The 10 leading hitters in each league show games, at bats, runs, hits and percentages.

New York Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Stu Martin St. Louis Cardinals

Sons of the American Legion Call Meeting Plans

The Sons of the American Legion held a special called meeting at Martin Arena on Thursday night. Plans were made for the Huntsville convention in July with an expected 25 member squad to attend. A weiner roast followed the business sessions and the next meeting is slated for July 9 at the arena.

Sons of the American Legion Martin Arena Huntsville The Arena

Yanks Gain Lead as Gomez Wins for New York

Lefty Gomez wins to restore New York Yankees lead in the American League by five games over the idle Boston Red Sox. Lou Gehrig leads a strong attack as the Yankees beat the Tigers 5-2. Cleveland Indians snap Washington's trio of wins with a 9 to 6 victory.

Lefty Gomez New York Yanks Boston Red Sox Lou Gehrig Cannonader Tigers St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Athletics Cleveland Indians Washington

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