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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
6
Knoxville swept a four game set with Birmingham and Little Rock, cutting Knoxville's deficit in the standings. Ray Mueller starred for Knoxville with home runs in both wins, while Nashville and Atlanta posted big wins as the league's home teams dominated.
Yesterday's Stars highlights AP report details: Bill Lee and Larry French pitched for the Cubs and Giants in a Goslin tied sequence. Jules Solters hit a bases loaded homer for the Browns, Myri Hoag contributed for the Yankees. Solters drove in winning runs in the opener. Oswald had four RBIs in the twin bill. Fred Frankhouse pitched five innings as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5-1. Cain yielded four hits in the night cap.
In Los Angeles judge E D Boyle hears World War II veteran Joseph George Scheue who received a $525 bonus and asks if he can pay it back. Scheue shows receipts indicating the money was spent on a cemetery set a casket undertaker fees and church rites.
Analysts noted the U S team must upend the Dutch pair led by Willi Den Ouden in the 100 and 400 meter freestyle, with Eleanor Holm Jarrett of New York seen as the sole strong American backstroker, after the AAU outdoor nationals closed.
The Alabama Hosierymen split a weekend series losing 15 to 6 at Sheffield after a 9 to 5 win over Columbia, Tenn. Joe Martin and Al Harvey pitched for the Hosierymen. Hack Reasner led with multiple hits while Col umbia and Sheffield combined for 27 hits, errors, and key plays across two games.
A huge crowd is expected for an eight thirty p m fight night headlined by Dynamite Joe Dillman the Greek veteran from Indiana vs Johnny Marrs of Cheyenne Wyoming in the first main event. The second main event pairs Bullet Joe Gunther former world middleweight champion against Freddy Knichel The St Louis Flyer in a best two of three falls match with a one hour thirty minute limit.
Cedar Lake Blue Sox defeated Leighton 5 to 3 Saturday. A four run second inning gave Cedar Lake the lead they did not relinquish. Battery was D Rather and Garth. Blue Sox schedule a doubleheader against the Birmingham Giants at Cedar Lake on July 4.
Observers question the post Tunney era quality of heavyweights. Schmeling Sharkey Baer Carnera Risko and Braddock loom as potential contestants in a four match tournament to decide a new champion. Braddock and the survivor could face off for the title as promotions shift amid big purses and uncertainty.
Ernest Sutter, 19, of Tulane wins the national collegiate singles title at Northwestern, the first time two siblings have won the championship. He defeats Vernon John of Southern California in straight sets 64 64 64, securing Tulane’s 7th straight win line amid a tense final.
The data lists top players in batting and pitching across leagues. Key figures include Gehrig and Gehringer leading in batting averages and hits. J Martin and Ott among leaders in runs and home runs. Foxx and Goslin high in RBIs. Pearson and Grove atop pitching. The excerpt mixes names and stats for multiple teams.
Charley George delivered a late inning spark as Barons beat Birmingham 8 to 7 over New Orleans with two on and one out in the ninth forcing Fleming to pop up and Rose and Morgan to strike out. Fay Mueller homered in both games as Smokies swept Memphis to seize league lead at 12.
Cubs rise to the NL lead after a strong stretch since Curt Davis joined the staff. They swept the Giants 3-0 and 6-0 as Brooklyn surged past St. Louis who were upset by Casey Stengel’s Dodgers. Cardinals fall while Pirates and Reds contend. Yankee hitters cool in AL as Browns sweep opener and Tigers Indians press for third. Red Sox struggle despite Ted Williams and Foxx hot spots.
Al Stanley popular Montgomery orchestra leader drowned when his airplane crashed into the surf at Daytona Beach Florida yesterday. He will be buried in Montgomery tomorrow afternoon.
The Associated Sports Writer notes Clark Griffith’s praise of Gabby Hartnett as the best catcher he ever saw. The piece surveys various sports figures and notes colorful anecdotes about players, coaches, and events across baseball, boxing, golf, and track, including Ruth, Mize, Rosenthal, and Hartnett’s acclaim.
The Associated Press summary lists season leaders in batting pitching and fielding. Dwyer Nash leads multiple categories with 117 runs batted in and 376 total points across selections. Mueller Knoxville and Richards Atlanta top home run counts while Taitt Nashville drives in 69 runs and Nashville and Atlanta post high team totals.
A look back at notable moments in boxing and sports anniversaries. One year ago Max Baer wed Mary Ellen Sullivan in a surprise Washington ceremony. Three years ago Primo Carnera defeated Jack Sharkey in 2:27 of the sixth round to claim the world heavyweight title. Five years ago George Blake was chosen to referee the heavyweight title bout between Max Schmeling and Bill Young Stribling.
James L Beech age 52 longtime railroad man dies at his Montgomery Alabama home after a career spanning more than thirty years. He was a prominent figure in the local rail community and passed away yesterday.
Scores show Birmingham 8 Birmingham 8-6 over New Orleans 7-4, Knoxville 9-7 over Memphis 2-1, Atlanta 19 over Little Rock 3, Nashville 9-10 over Chattanooga 8-9, Detroit 10 over Philadelphia 4, St Louis 6 over New York 3-7, Chicago 3 over New York 6-0, Pittsburgh 2 over Boston 6, Brooklyn 5 over Philadelphia 1 in rain and wet conditions with Cincinnati and other games noted as canceled or weather affected.
Abbeville topped Union Springs 4 to 2 while Ozark beat Troy 10 to 9. Dothan defeated Andalusia 7 to 6 and Panama City won against Enterprise 10 to 7.
Dallas defeated Galveston 10 to 3 while Fort Worth lost 4 to 2 against Houston. Beaumont triumphed 6 to 4 and Oklahoma City won 5 to 1.
Albany defeated Newark 4 to 1 in the second game rained out. Rochester dominated Buffalo 8 to 0. Baltimore led Syracuse 13 to 9 in a nine inning tilt. Montreal beat Toronto 7 to 3 with Toronto at 0 to 4.
Indianapolis leads with 14.4 points while Columbus sits at 6-1 and Minneapolis at 7-2. Milwaukee 6-5 and St. Paul 7-9 trail, with Kansas City 6-8, Toledo 10-3, and Louisville 8-2 rounding out the list.
The schedule lists Birmingham at Chattanooga at 3 30 p m New Orleans at Nashville and Chicago at Cincinnati as the nightcap Detroit at Chicago along with Alabama Florida League games Dothan at Panama City Union Springs at Ozark Andalusia at Troy and Enterprise at Abbeville all on the card for today with the only games scheduled.
In Wimbledon England the second week opens with Bryan Grant, the “Giant Killer,” facing defending champion and world No. 1 in the quarterfinals after eliminating Heiner Henkel and Vivian McGrath. Six other top players also contest quarterfinals as Grant challenges Perry.
Charley Grimm and Joe McCarthy announced selections for their respective all star squads to play in Boston on July 7. Grimm added Curt Davis Augie Galan Jim Collins Leo Durocher Lew Riggs and Bill McKechnie Jimmy Wilson and Andy Lotshaw as coach and trainer. McCarthy added Mel Harder Tommy Bridges Rick Ferrell Cochrane Goose Goslin Frank Crosetti Art Fletcher Del Baker and Doc Painter as staff. The rosters balance pitchers and hitters with eight right handed batters and seven lefties across both leagues.
London authorities dismissed an appeal by Mrs Charlotte Bryant sentenced to death for poisoning her husband. Bryant, mother of five, was convicted of killing her husband on May 30 amid a motive involving an itinerant merchant.
Sterling, Kas. June 29. Justice of the Peace Heizer served twenty years and says his fees total less than four cents annually. He states he will quit unless wages improve, noting the pay is not enough.
Chicago on June 29 announced Lake Week to celebrate the opening of the Great Lakes travel season. Miss Lake Week is Lu cille Booster selected as the pageant’s representative for the event.
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