Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

8

Baseball News Roundup: Indians, Senators Tame AL Contenders

The Indians slip to 500 and ten games behind as they lose to the Athletics 8-6. Washington moves to third after Deshong’s ninth victory in a 10-5 win over St. Louis. Sox beat Yankees. Red Sox and White Sox gain on foes while Giants rally to defeat Pirates 3-2. Cubs topple Bees 8-6. Demaree homers as Cards edge Phillies 3-2. Reds blank Dodgers 3-0 behind Hallahan pitching.

Sid Feder Cleveland Indians Senators Tribe Serrators Jimmy DeShong Connie Mack St. Louis Deshong Washingtons Red Sox Yanks Tigers White Sox New Yorkers Lefty Grove New York Giants Giants Travis Jackson Pirates Bucs Cardinals Cards Chicago Cubs Phillies Cubs Frank Demaree Boston Bees Charley Root Bees Cincinnati Reds Bill Hallahan Dodgers Associated Press Joe Cronin Wally Moses Athletics Vernon Kennedy Yankees Pepper Martin Bill Terry Burgess Whitehead Reds Jide Browns

Southern Leaders Pitching Club Honors Winners

Gwy L Thomas of Atlanta led Southern Leaders Pitching Club with seven wins. The record lists players Richards Atlanta Webb Knoxville Taitt Marquardt Mem Kate Nonnenkamp Little Rock and Nashville scores across games in 2011 including opponent runs and RBI totals.

Gwy L. Thomas Atlanta Nashville Richards Webb Knoxville Taitt Art Chattanooga Marquardt Kate Nonnenkamp Little Rock

Moscow projects canal link after Volga diversion

Dyna Mite blasts today moved Moscow closer to joining five seas by blowing barriers that held the Volga. Engineers diverted the river’s flow into the early stages of the Moscow Volga canal, advancing the capital toward waterway integration.

Moscow Volga Moscow-Volga

Dallas Millmen Set to Face Hosierymen in Key Tilt

The Dallas Millmen meet Alabama Hosierymen at Alabama Park to avenge a June 6 loss and challenge Leo Gentles who beat them earlier. Manager Bronaugh has not announced a pitcher for tomorrow’s game but all hurlers are ready to stop Myhand’s team.

Dallas Millmen Alabama Hosierymen Myhand George Mincher Leo Gentles Alabama Park Bronaugh Dallas—Troupe C. Pinion Wallace T. Lee Bryant Chisam Samples R. Pinion Mincher

Dillman Defeats German Villain in Martin Arena Card

Joe Dillman the Greek bad boy defeated Otto Ludwig the German Villain in the main event at Martin arena last night. In an opening bout, Johnnie Marrs the Wyoming Cyclone met Charlie Layton from Lynn in a clash that ended abruptly.

Joe Dillman Otto Ludwig Villian Martin Arena Johnnie Marrs Wyoming de. Ae Charlie Layton Lynn

Sutter of Tulane Still in Play at Nationals

Sixteen survivors remain in the singles at the national intercollegiate tennis championships. Top seed Ernest Sutter of Tulane faces John Law of Stanford in the fourth round while Vernon John of Southern California meets Edgar Weller of Texas after Weller upset Norman Bickel of Chicago.

Chicago Northwestern University Clowt George Ball Northwestern Ralph Minnich Princeton Ernest Sutter Tulane Frederick C. Whitman John Law Stanford Vernon’ John Southern California Edgar Weller Texas Norman Bickel

Cooper-Wells Edges Daily In Extra Inning Softball

Cooper-Wells rallied from behind to tie the game and then won 3 to 2 over The Daily in extra innings at Delano Park yesterday afternoon.

Cooper-Wells Delano Park

Goodyear's 6-3s Overwhelm Southern Bell 16 to 2

Goodyear's 6-3s dominated yesterday as they overwhelmed Southern Bell with a 16 to 2 score in a decisive game. The victory showcased strong batting and fielding from Goodyear hitters.

Goodyear Southern Bell

Alabama Hosiery Mills Teams Clash Ends With Victory

The two Alabama Hosiery Mills teams dueled in a civil war style game yesterday with one squad defeating the other by a final score of 12 to 9.

Alabama Hosiery Mills No, Two

Golf and Tennis Split: Top Players Battle Overuse

Tennis stars blame golf for uneven play in Davis Cup and French events. Wilmer Allison and Mary Browne warn that dual sport schedules can blunt edge. Perry cites golf as variety. MacFayden credits Al Lopez for pitching comeback with the Bees, contrasting Yankees’ pressure and own slump.

Wilmer Allison Fred Perry Baron Gottfried von Cramm Allison Mary Browne Miss Browne Weomen Maurice McLoughlin Norman Brookes Sidney B. Wood, Jr Helen Hull Jacobs Marjorie Gladman van Ryn Kay Stammers Beag Ruth George Herman

Haas In Drive For Golf Title At Notre Dame Opener

Fred Die Haas Jr of New Orleans and LSU, medalist with 146, opens match play against Notre Dame sharpshooter Louis Fehlig in the national intercollegiate golf title. Yale led the team standings with 625 strokes as Notre Dame and others trailed. Michigan and Princeton also featured among top teams.

William Weeks Associated Press Chicago Freddie Haas, Jr New Orleans Louisiana State University Notre Dame Louis Fehlig Haas Congressional Country Club Washington, D. C Ed White Texas North ‘Shore Fehling Herbert R. Eshelman Yale R. B. Parker Princeton Michigan Stanford Louisiana State Northwestern Illinois Pittsburgh University of Dayton Harvard Washington University of St. Louis Michigan State Loyola of Chicago University of Buffalo

Major League Leaders Report From AP

National League leaders list shows Ott Giants with 12 home runs and 362 runs by Jordan Bees hits 97. Joe Moore Giants and Camilli Phillies tied with 9 home runs each. J Martin Cardinals leads steals with 12. Pitching leaders include Dean Cardinals 13 wins and Gumbert Giants 6-2 record.

Associated Press Jordan Bees J. Martin Bh Cum Vaughan Pirates Cardinals Ott Giants Medwick Joe Moore Herman Cubs Joe Crosbe Goodman Reds Camilli Phillies J. Moore Klein Collins Berger Cardiinals Martin J. Dean Gumbert

Class of 1934 to Hold a Reunion

The 1934 class of Decatw High School will hold a reunion Wednesday night July 1. Members are asked by officers to meet at Riverside building at 6 30 p m and bring a lunch. Place of reunion will be determined later.

Decatw High School Riverside

Icc dismisses Southern Railway line abandonment request

Washington June 4 The interstate commerce commission dismissed the Southern Railway Company bid to abandon the Jackson to Carson Alabama line spanning Clarke and Washington counties.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Railway Company Jackson Carson Ala Clarke and Washington Coun

Louis Dop ed but on fists in boxing rumor mill

New York reports deny Joe Louis was doped for the Schmeling bout. Louis is said to be recovering in Michigan from a swollen jaw and thumb sprains while headlines debate trainers managers and potential rematches.rumors about Baer Braddock and Cochrane also swirl amid boxing chatter.

Jimmy Braddock Max Schmeling Joe Louis Braddock Schmeling New York Associated Press Joe Harlem Michigan Lakewood Jack Blackburn Tony Galento Newark Poughkeepsie Washington California Frank Matzek Providence Louis Ballyhoo Madison Square Garden Max Baer John Henry Lewis New York State Athletic Commission Mike Jacobs Commish Louis Schmeling

Alabama district postmasters elect McGraw president

R. T. McGraw of Vincent Alabama was chosen president of the Alabama state branch of the national league of district postmasters at the closing session of the convention yesterday in Birmingham.

Birmingham R. T. McGraw Vincent, Ala Alabama National League of District Postmasters

Finch Family Diverse Worldwide But Absent From Australia

The Finch family is scattered globally except Australia with about two hundred species and subspecies in the United States. These seed eaters aid farmers in many countries and all finches possess twelve tail feathers.

World Australia United States

Baseball Results Across Leagues

Scores from the Southern and National Leagues plus American and other circuits. Key games include Nashville 4 Birmingham 3 Memphis 9 Atlanta 4 Chattanooga 8 New Orleans 6 Little Rock 5-0 Knoxville 1-2 Chicago 8 Boston 6 St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2 New York 3 Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 0 Boston 7 Detroit 6 Chicago 13 New York 4 Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 6 Washington 10 St Louis 5 Enterprise 3 Abbeville 1 Troy 6 Andalusia 1 Panama City 6 Dothan 2 Ozark 2.7 Union Springs 1-2 Houston 9 Oklahoma City 2 Fort Worth 4 Beaumont 3 Tulsa 4 Galveston 3 Albany 16 Newark 0 Buffalo 5 Montreal 4 Rochester 6 Toronto 3 Syracuse 5-8 Baltimore 4-11 Indianapolis 6-5 Toledo 5-6 Milwaukee 10.14 Minneapolis 1-4 Columbus 7 Louisville 4

Atlanta Nashville Teens Birmingham Philadelphia Ozark Sennenee Sereseeeses Ee Seeesenves Sane Eneenne Union Eetinan Andalusia Panama City Boston Detroit Chicago New York Cleveland Washington St. Louis

Today's NBA and Alabama Florida League matchups listed

The schedule lists games across multiple cities including Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Knoxville Little Rock Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia New York Detroit Washington Cleveland and Alabama Florida League pairings Troy Dothan Union Springs Panama City Ozark Abbeville Andalusia Enterprise.

Alabama Enterprise Abbeville Troy Andalusia Panama City Dothan Ozark Union Springs

Stars Sweep Highlights From Yesterday's Games

Joe Cronin hit a winning homer in Boston's 7-6 win over Detroit. Wally Moses led Oakland past Cleveland 8-6 with a solo shot in the clutch. Vernon Kennedy kept the Yankees in check as Chicago White Sox won 13-4. Pepper Martin delivered a two run double to power St Louis past Philadelphia 3-2.

VOLS RAP THE BARONS 5003

Nashville Volunteers narrow the Atlanta margin by beating Birmingham 4-3 while Memphis defeats the Crackers as the league adapts the Shaughnessy playoff system. Junie Barnes and Roy Joiner duel on the mound. Nelson fans nine for the Barons amid five errors by Birmingham.

Pypss Atlanta Southern Association Champs Nashville Birmingham Memphis Chattanooga Moore Bauers Knoxville Little Rock Pebos Nelson Invaders Steamboat Johnson Dave Harris Paul Richards Nig Lipscomb Lookouts

Grant defeats English rival in all England tennis

Bryan Grant of Atlanta defeated M. D. Delaford of England 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the second round at Wimbledon. Grant rallied after losing the first set to claim a dominant victory and his second comeback win of the tournament. Fred Perry advanced with easy scores, while Frau Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling beat Pa Connell.

Wimbledon Eng Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta M. D. Delaford England Grant Heine Henkel Fred Perry K. Chartikavanij Siam Perry Frau Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling Germany Denmark Pa—e Connell Great Britain

Six under par 66 sparks Open qualifying drive

Today marks a year since Mac Smith fired a six under par 66 to tie the Open qualifying record on day one. Three years back the Hon Michael Scott, 55, won the British Amateur over T A Borne 4 and 3. Five years ago Babe Ruth hit his 14th homer of the season and Chuck Klein added his 19th.

Associated Press Mac Smith Michael Scott T. A. Borne Babe Ruth Chuck Klein

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southern Atindia Charles H. Miller Dwyer Nash Vo Triplett Nash Sington Chat Duke P. H. Davis Tinsley’s Shirt Shop Rmelerance CO Aala Cathorn Ayeer Champ Max Dillman DAILY Harry Grayson Amy Macfayden al Lopez MacFayden Boston Red Sox Danny New York Yankees Lopez Cincinnati Casey Stengel Brooklyn Stengel Gehrig Sullivan Gehringer Foxx Goslin Rolfe Igs Tigers Clift Eee Trosky Werber Piet Grove Sox Louis By Eddie Brietz al Weill Lou Ambers Jimmy Leto Tampa Gus Uhlmann N. Y. Post Schmelsalts Specs Toporcer Syracuse Rocky Mount Mickey Cochrane Kitty Bransfield Jesse Burkett Billy Hamilton Billy Bergan Worcester Mass Tony Canzoneri Barney Ross Tony Ross Art Krenz Duke University Collegan Atletics William NEA Service, Inc Houston Oklahoma City Fort Worth Beaumont Tulsa Galveston Albany Buffalo Montreal Rochester Toronto Baltimore American Association Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Louisville Southern League National League Barons Sports Mirror Dallas Church Street L. R. Jacks
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication