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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
8
The Red Sox ride an eight wins in nine starts surge linked to Ferrell’s trade to Washington. Joe Cronin credits improved handling from new catchers and pitcher support, citing Doc McNair and Flit Cramer as key factors. Boston sits in the first division amid recent wins over the Tigers and others.
The Associated Press notes notable performances from Jim Brown Cardinals in a 13 to 3 win over the Dodgers and Monte Weaver Senators who held the Indians to eight hits in an 8-2 victory. Billy Herman Cubs hit a homer tripling and a single driving in three in a 10-5 win over the Giants. Joe Cronin Red Sox homered and tripled to drive in four in a 9-0 shutout of Detroit. Lee Grissom Reds delivered a one inning relief saving a 6-4 win over the Phillies. Bill Dickey Yankees homered and added two singles driving in four in a 9-6 win over the Browns. Radcliff White Sox doubled and scored three in a 7-2 win over the Athletics. Lou Fette Bees shut down Pirates and drove in two in a 9-6 victory.
Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals, once a rookie standout in 1936, improved to a 350 batting clip after a season with 426 games and a .329 average. His rise followed a cautious start with Cincinnati and a return to Rochester, then a comeback with the Cardinals after back surgery and an operation.
About 250 players from six southeastern states begin qualifying at Beauvoir Country Club for the 26th annual invitational. Men expect around 200 entrants with 50 women at the nearby Club. Early rounds show no standout scores. defending champ Warren Smith Jr. of Gadsden, Alabama arrives among favorites alongside Hall of Fame contenders and notable Southeast players.
AP notes events from past years including Van Mungo tying a major league strikeout streak with 11 in a game where the Dodgers lost 5 4 to the Reds. It also mentions Dazzy Vance being waived to the Cardinals, Hank Leiber recalled by the Giants, and wrestling finish by Jim London.
In the second of five city series games Decatur’s Hosierymen, aided by Lefty Briscoe’s pitching, edged the Wingfoot club 3 to 0. Fred House seeks his sixth straight 1937 win as Goodyear lines up for a tough test against Alabama’s Wingfoots. New Hope’s Tabor family visits Alabama Park for a 3 PM tilt with hosiery players including Howard Barnes challenging the local infield.
Goodyear went cold at the plate as the Business Men defeated Goodyear 9 to 3 at Benson Field. Bobby Wilson pitched six fine innings and doubled two for two while Sammie Whitt added three hits in four at bats to pace the winner.
Ed led with two doubles and two singles in four trips as Parks Grocery swept the Bell System. Ray Parks added a double and single, Joe Brazelton went three for four, Kirk and Parks hit two for three, Ware collected three for four, and Reggie Goree homered in his last league game.
Yale and Harvard prepare for the 75th renewal of America's oldest college athletic contest in New London Connecticut on a four mile course through a fleet of pleasure craft along the Thames River. The event marks a historic rowing clash as both crews race for victory in the famed regatta.
Central Press sports column mixes racing gossip and baseball chatter. Rudolf Caracciola tops Vanderbilt Cup talk with July 3 date on Long Island while portraits of Ford and Dodgers figures, trades, and the 1930s pennant chase unfold with playful jab and rumor.
New York reports Jim Braddock won a knockdown against Joe Louis in a recent bout with slow motion footage showing Louis sweat during the exchange. The article also notes various sports and entertainment items including Lou Gehrig, Walter Kozark, and Mike Jacobs in connection to boxing and golf highlights.
Alfred Joseph Niemiec leads the Travelers in consistency with a batting around .350 and about 50 RBIs while delivering a ninth inning double to beat Nashville 4 3. Birmingham moves to third after beating Chattanooga 10 8 as New Orleans defeats the Crackers 6 4. Humphries tames Atlanta to earn his eighth win of the year.
Mike Jacobs may tour Joe Louis in South America. Benny Huffman may take Rolly Hemsley’s Browns job after jumping from Ray Dean's school. Trainers at Aqueduct fear strikes by stable staff. Dizzy Dean backs Van Mungo as NL starter as Dean leads NL strikeout race. Watch Alex Kettles and Max Roesch. Freddy Fitzsimmons showing speed for Dodgers. Gehrig shifts to singles and doubles as AL title hope. The International League shifts venues from Madison to Fifth Avenue. West Point cadets favor the Yankees. Boo Boo Hoff returns as boxing promoter in Philly. opener June 28 with Chino Alvarez and Charley Burns. Al Schacht earns bonus as Taunton owners cheer. AAA pushes helmet rule for Roosevelt 300 mile race on July 3. Jimmy Braddock.
The A. T. & T. Co. softball squad travels to Decatur tomorrow for a twin bill with the local Bell System team at Benson Field. First game starts at 2 30. The visitors boast a top Birmingham area pitcher while Decatur hopes for a quick two wins.
The Goodyear Wingfoots host the Atco squad from Georgia Saturday at 2 30 p m at Goodyear Park in Decatur. Atco brings twenty players and five pitchers led by Lefty Ware or Bob Prince as they challenge the Wingfoots for supremacy in a top league clash.
In the Southern League Birmingham beat Chattanooga 10 to 8 while Little Rock shaded Nashville 4 to 3 and New Orleans led Atlanta 6 to 4 as Knoxville Memphis had an off day. In the National League Chicago won 10 to 5 over New York and St Louis crushed Brooklyn 13 to 3. Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 6 to 6 and Philadelphia 4. In the American League New York 9 beat St Louis 6 and Boston 9 over Detroit 0 while Washington 8 defeated Cleveland 2 and Chicago 7 over Philadelphia 2.
Schedule lists Birmingham at Chattanooga, Knoxville at Memphis, Nashville at Little Rock, New Orleans at Atlanta, New York at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Boston at Detroit and New York at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Boston.
Thursday afternoon results from Wheeler Lake trap and skeet field show skeet shooters Franklin Moore 23 of 25 and Douglas Dodd 22, with John E. Sandlin 18, Addison Poole 16, Bert Childs 15, Charles Sandlin 114 of 25, Virgil Walden 10, John Wilkenson 10. In 16 yard trap J. E. Bean 20, J. W. Sandlin 19, J. E. Sandlin 19, Addison Poole 15, W. E. Smey Jr 15, Erskine Boyd 13, Douglas Dodd 11, Bert Childs 3.
Alex Morrison notes Oakland Hills rewards precise placement on the rolling fairways and large greens. Ralph Guldahl won by choosing safe landings, likening golf strategy to chess as players select targets to avoid penalties and save strokes.
Detroit reports Joe Louis, newly crowned heavyweight champion, told his mother that public training for the title bout was merely a show. He said his real work happened on the road each morning, shadow boxing and practicing backward steps, following Gene Tunney's secret routine.
Trade and business activity showed steadier progress this week as Dun & Bradstreet released its summary. The report notes overall adjustments in trade following prior volatility.
Promoter Mike Jacobs pushes new heavyweight promotional moves after James Braddock’s defeat of Louis at Comiskey Park. Discussions focus on Braddock facing Baer in August, Schmeling versus Farr for the British title, and Louis possibly meeting Harvey or Doyle in London with deals reported for large gate shares.
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