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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

6

Reds Ride Night Display To Seventh Straight Win

Cincinnati Reds under Chuck Dressen rise in the National League pennant race with a 4 to 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Derringer and Davis duel. Reds capitalize on Cubs errors in seventh inning. Night games, red pants, and fireworks draw big crowds in Cincinnati.

Hugh 5. Fullerton, JR Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Chuck Dressen Reds Dressen Powell Crosley Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Paul Derringer Curt Davis New York Giants Cubs Cardinals Tigers Davis Der Jimmy O'Dea Johnny Gill Ival Goodman Les Scarsella Babe Herman Chicago Derringer

U. S. Oarsmen in Busy Time Ahead

U S oarsmen face a flurry of events from Princeton to Philadelphia and Henley England. The Olympic eight will compete at Princeton with Washington California Navy Pennsylvania Princeton and club crews including New York A C Penn A C and West Side Rowing Club Buffalo. Four-oared events start Friday on the Schuylkill with Washington and California in the fours. Henley opens tomorrow with Kent Tabor Browne and Nichols and Union Boat Club among entrants. Washington departs Poughkeepsie for Princeton Philadelphia. California moved to Hudson prior to travel.

New York America Lake Carnegie Princeton N. J Washington Poughkeepsie California Navy Pennsylvania New York A. C Penn A. C Philadelphia West Side Rowing Club Buffalo Cornell Olympic Club Olympic Schullkill Princeton Philadelphia Califormia Hudson

Funds Needed for Olympics Amid Tight Financing

American Olympic track and field teams face potential cuts as only two weeks remain to raise the needed funds. An estimated 50,000 of 150,000 dollars still required for the track team, with final tryouts set for July 11 12 at Randall’s Island Stadium. Gate receipts and club support touted as crucial to avoid trimming athletes before Berlin.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York America Berlin Avery Brundage Stille Cambridge Los Angeles Randall’s Island Stadium Mel Sheppard United States Bill Borthron Mel London Borthron Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke Ben Eastman Ben Eddie O'Brien Syracuse O’brien Archie Williams Jimmy Lavalle Jack Hoffstetter Dartmouth

Major League Leaders Chronology and Stats

The Associated Press tally lists leaders across national batting runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs and steals for both leagues. Notable names include Gehrig Foxx Ott Ott Gehrig and Grove with standout figures such as Gehrig batting .398 and Foxx 22 homers.

Associated Press S. Martin Cardinals Camilli J. Moore Phillies J. Martin Vaughan Pirates Medwick Ott Giants Jordan Bees Jensen Herman Cubs P. Waner Goodman Reds Camilli Phillies Martin Cardiinals Sercheen Gumbert J. Dean Gehrig Yankees Radcliff White Sox Rune—Gehrig Gehringer Tigers Foxx Red Sox Goslin DiMaggio Een Clift Browns Trosky Indians Powell Werber Pearson Grove

Athens Scouts Go Into Encampment

Athens Alabama June 30 The Athens Boy Scouts left for Camp Westmoreland on Shoal Creek for a one week encampment. Camp Omnes serves as the permanent camp for the Tennpests Valley council troops.

Athens Ala Boy Scouts Westmoreland Shoal Creek Omnes Tennpests Valley Council

Flyer of Renown Puzzle Clues Summary

The page presents a word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues about aviation she flies. It names famous aviatrixes, flights, and related terms, including images of words like box rhythm cat horse and a long list of clues across multiple categories.

Birmingham Hosierymen to Host Fire Department Leader

Alabama Park greets top Birmingham clubs as the Hosierymen face the Fire Department team Thursday at 4 pm. The Laddies boast wins over Brack Gadsden Acipco Stockum and Chambers Cleaners, and last year beat the Firemen 5 1. The game may see Josh Cole start for the Hosierymen. Saturday July 4 features the Hosierymen Goodyear battle in a five game series with Alabama Mill leading one game.

Magic City Birmingham Fire Department Alabama Park Laddies Alabama Jack Crawford Brack Gadsden Acipco Stockum Chambers Cleaners Fred House Birmingham Hosierymen Bronaugh Josh Cole Invaders Goodyear Alabama Mil

Baseball results from multiple leagues with varied scores

Southern League Chattanooga 10 Birmingham 9 New Orleans 13 Nashville 12. American League Detroit Chicago Cleveland 81. National League Cincinnati 4 Chicago 3. Dothan 8 6 Panama City 7 3 Ozark 13 Union Springs 1 Andalusia 7 Troy 6 Abbeville 7 Enterprise 6. International League Newark 7 Baltimore 15 Buffalo 10 Rochester 9 Toronto 11 Montreal 1. American Association St Paul 7 Kansas City 3. Minneapolis Milwaukee rain. Louisville Toledo rain.

Atlanta Nashville Cressererreee Birmingham Little Rock Tionotte Fiaislalainmentoenen Aelipiorbocesnkoaee Lotis Aen Pittsburgh New York Creee Ememermreenewes Tepeene Brooklyn Srereereesen Detroit Cleveland Washington Eewerweurs Neesees Chic 31 470 Philadelphia 24 St. Louis Alabama Ww. L. Pet. Czark BTA Wees Abbeville Aeenneenen Union Springs Andalusia Panama City Chattanooga New Orleans Dothan Ozark Troy Enterprise International Leaguewark Baltimore Buffalo Rochester Toronto Montreal American Association Minneapolis-Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Louisville-Toledo

Tough Boys Battle Dillman and Marrs in Legion Arena Show

The American Legion at Martin arena hosts a two falls to a two hour time limit main event featuring Dillman and Marrs, with Joe Gunther facing Freddie Knichel in the semi final. Promoter Chris Jordan reports high local interest and a packed arena is expected.

Dynamite Joe Py Indianapolis Terror Johnny Marrs Wyoming Dillman-Marrs Jordan Marrs Dillman Mat Eer American Legion Joe Gunther Nashville

Di Mag pays big dividends in New York sports wrap

New York column highlights Joe DiMaggio’s strong big‑league early returns for the Yankees. It notes Park Avenue patrons sponsoring Abe Somong, coach sightings, and chatter on Dodger lineup tweaks, boxing plans, and Giants talent hunts with multiple named figures and teams.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Joe DiMaggio Yankees Jack Whitney Tommy Hitchcock Park Avenue Toffs Abe Somong Dodgers Buddy Hassett Jack Coffes Fordham Europe Jimmy Bronson Billy McCarney

Baseball legends set scattered past marks in sport recap

In a year-ago recap Billy Herman of the Cubs tied an all time MLB 18 chances in a 12 inning game versus the Pirates with six putouts and 12 assists. Three years back Glenn Cunningham held AA U 800 and 1500 meter titles including a 3 52 6 American record in the 1500. Five years ago Helen Jacobs swept into the all England tennis semi final defeating Betty Nut all in straight sets.

Associated Press Billy Herman Cubs Pirates Glenn Cunningham Helen Jacobs Betty Nut

Dillman Marrs Grapplers Face Off In Big Match

The bout between popular wrestlers Dillman and Marrs draws strong fan interest as both athletes prepare to showcase their skills. Local crowds anticipate a competitive display and clear action in the matchup.

Southern Leaders Pitching and Hitting Highlights

Summary of top performers includes Gow L Thomas of Atlanta with seven or more wins, Sharpe of Little Rock, Darrow of Birmingham, and Mueller of Knoxville recognized for home runs. Taitt Nashville leads RBIs with 70, Wright Atlanta 68, Marquardt Memphis 14 steals, Nonnenkamp Little Rock 12, and Harris Atlanta 12. Team totals show Nashville 502 runs, Atlanta 424, with Atlanta and Chattanooga allowing the fewest opponent runs at 366 and 366 respectively.

Gow L. Thomas Atlanta Sharpe Little Rock Ek Eae Darrow Birmingham Mueller Knoxville Richards Duke Memphis Taitt Nashville Wright Chattanooga Marquardt Nonnenkamp Harris

Hosierymen Win Overtime Battle

Alabama Hosiery Mills No. 2 defeated the Business Men 8 to 7 in an overtime pitch battle. Hosiery Mill batteries were Hardy Baugh and Gingrich while the Business Men were powered by White and Rankin.

Alabama Hosiery Mills Yes Hardy, Baugh Gingrich White Rankin

Derringer Drives Reds Over Cubs in Nine-Hit Duel

Yesterday's Stars pitcher Paul Derringer limited the Cubs to nine hits while striking out six and driving in two runs in a Reds comeback win led by Derringer's strong duel with Curt Davis.

Associated Press Paul Derringer Reds Cubs Curt Davis

VOLL GET 19 HITS AND LOSE TO New Orleans

The Volunteers pounded 19 hits but lost 13 to 12 as relief pitchers Lisenbee Hansen and Barnes failed to stop New Orleans. Weiss led with three RBIs and five at bats, while Dwyer Peacock Scharein and Rodda each had three hits.

Associated Press Lance Richbourg Santa Claus Nashville Atlanta Crackers Southern Association Winegarner Drake Perrin New Orleans Lisenbee Hansen Barnes Richbourgers Pelicans Chattanooga Birmingham Stanley Jones George Coombs Joiner Noogans McColl Chase Petticoias Vols Weiss North Carolina Jimmy Wasdell Penn State College Rodda Dwyer Peacock Scharein

Night basketball matchups across cities prompt dense schedule

Tonight's slate features Birmingham at Chattanooga, New Orleans at Nashville, Little Rock at Knoxville, New York at Boston, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Detroit at Chicago, Boston at New York, Washington at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at St. Louis. Two games noted.

Southern League Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville Little Rock Knoxville National League New York Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Detroit Chicago Washington Cleveland

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Martin Arena Auspices Joe Dillman Freddie Knichel U. S NEC Major League Pope Alps Lola Fire Dept DI Mag N. C Graham W. Winchell Tom O'Rourke Max Schmeling Bill O'Brien Ellsworth Vines Bitsy Grant Mike Jacobs Freddy Steele Babe Risko van Mungo Bill Terry Boxing Commission Willie Pal Albany Jack Sharkey Phil Brubaker Col Tom San Francisco News Laird Peter Martin Rip Collins New York Football Giants Sports Mirror Charles Battin Nash Triplett Sington Chat. Richards L'Ta Mem Browne Voll Decatur Live Fish Market Pat Kimbrough Hartselle, Ala Goodrich Goodrich Shanta Lee and Oak Sts B. W. Kennedy Mer
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