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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
6
Boston Gob outlines a cautious strategy against top rival Max Mat Bugs as Gunther delivers a fast performance. Byrd in leads the fastest trio, drawing local fan support and spotlight as the season progresses toward the champion.
Curtis Gover reports a lively boxing style wrestling night at Alabama Mills Park as Doc Burns and Joe Gunther headline. Burns defeats Clete Duval in two falls while Gunther edges Gayle Byrd after a dramatic three fall clash bringing loud cheers from local crowds.
The Vols defeated the Pelicans 9 to 5 in a back lot game. Clyde Castleman, a native son, debuted for the Vols and held the Pelicans scoreless after the second inning.
New York June 21 Jack Sharkey faces Max Schmeling in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden Long Island City aiming to win on points. Predictions say Schmeling will take early fire and punish Sharkey later as gate receipts top about 400000 with promotions costing 100000.
McNeill Ren Chickhurler debuted for the Chicks and defeated Atlanta 8 to 2. He held the Crax scoreless until the ninth when Cumming homered with one on base.
Freddy Knichel will return to headline a Fourth of July boxing bout here after a popular first appearance. He is set to meet Tony Lyle of Jphis if an opponent can be found for Joe Gunther, the Washville favorite, who may also appear on the card.
The Tennessee river level was dropping today with a gauge reading of 5.2 feet at seven o'clock.
The weather bureau logged a 24 hour period ending at seven with a high of 98 and a low of 69 degrees.
The schedule lists New Orleans at Nashville with an off day, Birmingham at Chattanooga, Little Rock at Knoxville, and Memphis at Atlanta. Each matchup hints at intraleague rivalries and venue notes for the current season.
The American League games feature New York at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland Boston at Detroit while the National League matches include St. Louis at New York Cincinnati at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia. American Association slate lists Milwaukee at Indianapolis Kansas City at Louisville St Paul at Toledo and Minneapolis at Columbus.
Memphis defeated Atlanta 8 to 2 in the night game in New Orleans while the Little Rock and Knoxville doubleheader was played Sunday with only the scheduled games listed.
Washington 3 Cleveland 2 Boston 4 Detroit 6 New York 3 St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 18 Chicago 11 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 7 Boston 3 Cincinnati 2 eleven in nines innings.
The Braves won their first game of the year defeating the Cincinnati Reds as the Phillies beat the Cubs 7 to 5. Tom Zachary outpitched Red Lucas in a one inning affair, Art Shires suffered a spike wound, Charlie Root struggled, and Joe Stripp drove in the decisive run for Brooklyn in a 2 to 1 victory over the Dodgers.
Bee Line battles this afternoon feature Hartselle against Blue Sox at Alabama Mills Park and Athens to play Cullman. Ladies admitted free as the game opens at 3 30.
Lefty Gomez out pitched Wally Hebert as the Yankees beat the Indians 3 to 1 to extend Gomez’s win total and his streak. Buddy Meyer homered for the Nationals, Judge scoring ahead of him. Ferrell allowed five hits as Cleveland lost 3 to 2. The Tigers toppled the Red Sox 6 to 4, Whitehill quieting Boston. The Athletics crushed the White Sox 18 to 1 as Cramer went 6-for-6 and Foxx hit his 27th homer.
Cincinnati Ex press reports Gayle Byrd did not suffer a fracture when his ankle gave way during the match with Joe Gunther. Dr A M Roan, the commission physician, said the ankle was strained and swollen but fracture free after Byrd was examined following the fall.
Kansas City defeats Louisville 7 to 4 while St Paul edges Toledo 4 to 3 in a day’s American Association games. Minneapolis Columbus game postponed by rain due to weather.
The Southern league will absorb the new government amusement tax but will not cut ticket prices from 50 cents to 40 cents. The decisions were made at a special directors meeting in Memphis yesterday, and the board plans to discontinue the "rabbit" ball on July 1.
Chris Jordan Fairfield matchmaker praised the Alabama Mills park last night for both baseball and wrestling use. He complimented the seating arrangements perfected by the builders and noted the venue is well suited to host these events.
Wednesday schedule in the Bee Line league lists Decatur at Athens and Cullman at Hart selle Both games start at 3 30 p m Decatur aims to climb from second place as Athens eyes the Blue Sox lead with a local turnout anticipated in Decatur
Alabama attorney general rules dentists who extract prisoners teeth are not preferred against Mobile county. Opinion sent to George Stone treasurer of Mobile county.
Local ring fans show little excitement over the Schmeling Sharkey fight with Sharkey the general favorite but all interest remains subdued in the championship clash.
Announcement says Boyd D. Fanning of Cleveland Tennessee will start a series of Church of Christ meetings on Rock Street in Hartselle starting Sunday June 26. Service hours not announced. Public invited for religious inspiration.
The weather bureau records 78 units of rainfall in the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
Curb market sellers reported another good day at Decatur with a wide range of fine varieties on offer and a large number of local consumers in attendance. Prices remained unchanged.
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