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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1939

Page

10

Phillies Triumph In Spring Training Hit Parade

In spring training action the Phillies show strong offense with Homer makers across teams including Dolph Camilli Joe DiMaggio and Hal Raiser. Dodgers Yankees Cubs and White Sox also notch multiple homers as rookie Hal Raiser shines in three games with eight hits including two homers. Philadelphia leads port standings while Connie Mack era references color the scene.

Judson Bailey Cae Caver Phils Josling Dolph Camilli Brooklyn Dodgers Kheothe Joe Diageio New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Chicago ‘Cubs White Sox Joe Marty Hamond Hal Raiser Dodgers Altho Browns Connie Young Philadelphia Thievics

Dick Metz Heads List of Golf Money Winners

Greensboro report lists Dick Metz leading money winners with 4386 earned since January 1. The chart includes J Harrison Oak Park 4274.83, Henry Picard Hershey 4092, Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs 3640, Horton Smith Oak Park 3325.66, Ben Hogan White Plains 7854.25 and others across multiple cities and states.

Greensboro N. C Dick Metateago Dick Meta Chicago Oak Park Henry Picard Hershey Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Horton Smith Ill Ben Hogan White Plains N A Harold McSpaden Winchester Mass Ralph Guldahl Madison Er Thompson Shawnee Pa Jimmy Demaret Houstory Tex Harty Pers New London Conn Miami Pia Harper Portsmouth van Banyan Bun Philedeipaid Meek Pry Oakland Cal

Team match spotlight in Tuesday wrestling card

A prominent team wrestling event features Seetae Jeremy of Nashville O Mahony of Ireland Charlie Keene of Great Britain and Ape Joe Dillman of Indiana plus Jack Dillon of California and others. The format allows a defeated wrestler to be saved by his teammate who then could clinch the bout. A Birmingham incident showed a partner returning to victory after a teammate was beaten, drawing big crowds in the South.

Seetae Jeremy Nashville O'Mahony Ireland Charlie Keene Loula Ape Joe Dillman Indianapolis Jack Dillon California M 2 Texas Birmingham Ala Twutoo Ami Migami Team Wrestling South Fane

Ralph Guldahl Seeks More Glove at Greensboro Open

Ralph Guldahl plans to win the Greensboro Open prize of 5000 with a 1200 payoff for first place as he heads toward Augusta. The Madison, New Jersey star says his game is improving and he can win the title after contending the last two years. Byron Nelson edged him in 1987 and Lawson Little finished behind him in earlier showings.

Kenneth Gregory Greens N.C Ralph Guldah Madison N. J Aci Augusta Greensboro Stu Guldah Stee Byron Nelson Reading Ben Hershey Guidahl Lawson Little Te ‘x N. H

Land, York Shine as Tigers Hit in Exhibition Stand

The Associated Press notes Rudy York trotted for eight hits in 21 appearances and led Detroit in baserunning during exhibition play. York, who hit 33 homers last season, impressed in early games as the Tigers seek strong hitting. Horace Stoneham of the Giants, observing New Orleans practice, praised Burgess Whitehead and the Giants pennant prospects after four games.

Associated Press Rudy York Troit Tigers Ore T Blow New Orleans Horace Stoneham New York Giants Burgess Whitehead Stoneham New York

Cardinals Pitcher Paul Dean Seeks Return From Arm Strain

Brandenton Florida Paul Dean of the St Louis Cardinals says his forearm feels good after a tough training session with the New York Yankees and aims for a couple more starts before returning to real action He expects to be ready for heavier work soon.

Brandenton Fla Paul Dean St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees

Heath Placed on Indians Bench by Manager Vitt

New Orleans report states Big Jeff Heath sits on the Cleveland Indians bench as Oscar Vitt withholds a firm reason. Vitt had criticized Heath publicly for not hustling in practice games and neglecting to correct fielding faults.

New Orleans Jeff Heath Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt Heath

Veterans Fette and MacFayden Signed by Bees for Cardinals Clash

Bradenton Florida reports two veteran players Lou Fette and Deadlin Danny MacFayden signed by the Boston Bees for a key game with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Deacon had recent arm trouble but claims to be back to form as spring play begins.

Bradenton, Fla Boston Bees Lou Fette Deadlin Danny MacFayden St. Louis Cardinals Deacon Red

Civil Service Opens Exam for Junior Weather Observer

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of junior observer in meteorology with a $1,440 annual salary in the Weather Bureau. Applications must be filed by April 17 for east of Colorado and by April 20 for Colorado and western states.

United States Civil Service Commission Weather Bureau U. S. Civil Service Commission Colorado

Mexico City crowd burns stands after umpire decision

Fans in Asturias Park rioted after an umpire ruled Mecaxa defeated by 3 to 2 against Lassoteer. Property damage was estimated at $10.

Mexico City Asturias Lassot¢Eer Mecaxa Eléven

Cubs Mayfield lineup and cuts for 1939 season

SoCal fans favor the Chicago Cubs as spring training turns to regular season. The article outlines pitching depth led by Bill Lee with Bryant French and others, discusses Bartell's return and Measner stepping in, and notes Gabby Hartnett and Hank Leiber shaping the infield and outfield including Marty Gleeson and Galan as key players.

Cubs Charles Leo’ Nett Dick Bartell Great One Jerome Dean Dean Ol’ Diz Chicago Bill Lee Clay Bryant Larry French Char- Me Root Jack Russell Hartnett Beieves Steve Meaner Measner Los Angeles Te Sox Weil Bartell Tchidianapolis Stan Hack Billy Herman Phil Cavaretta Gabby Ripper Collins Glen Russell Legue Hank Leiber Joe Marty Yankees Tooks Tan Yer Allie Galan Carl Reynolds Jmmy Gleeson Gleeson Kansas City Newark

Exhibition Results From AP At Multiple Cities

Yesterday results across Florida Texas and California feature Chicago against Los Angeles in Lakeland Detroit versus Cincinnati in Florida and San Francisco. New York beat Cleveland 7 4 in New Orleans while Boston defeated Brooklyn 13 6 in Clearwater. St Louis beat New York 4 1 in St. Petersburg and Cincinnati topped Boston 9 5 in Tampa. Detroit 8 Washington 5 in Orlando and Philadelphia and Jersey City split in Lake Charles. Detroit B face Buffalo 6 Lakeland.

Associated Press Los Angeles Chicago Lakeland Fla Detroit Boston Louisa San Francisco Pneburgh St. Petersburg New York Brooklyn Haines City Pla Washington Kansas City Arcadia Louisville New Orleans Cleveland Clearwater St. Louis Tampa Cincinnati

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Messy Grid

Puzzle clues appear jumbled with broken words and misprints. It lists across clues like 11 Stuff 4 Succor 12 Help 66 Wind 14 Eyes and down clues such as 1 A quarrel 6 Reveals 2 Constellation 7 Bustle. Many items are garbled including references to Norse, beasts, burdens, and nocturnal birds. The page ends with an instruction for the answer to the previous puzzle.

Arabia Netherlands

Helen Jacobs Back for Wimbledon and Forest Hills Return

Williamsburg news reports tennis star Helen Jacobs, 30, will resume competition in June at Wimbledon after winters of writing a historical novel here. She trains by playing William and Mary College men and faces scheduling conflicts with older clubs while pursuing a fifth book project about Carter Braxton, Virginia signer.

Williamsburg Helén—Hull-Jacobs Wimbledon Forest Hills William and Mary College United Bate Peepeeepee Carter Braxton Virginia Helen Gree

Auburn students head to Birmingham on 14 business tour

Auburn students in the business administration program depart March 28 for a week in Birmingham. They will inspect 14 industrial organizations in the city.

Birmingham Auburn Ala

Briez Chats About Sports Highlights from March News

Eddie Briez reports on Notre Dame basketball in the Garden possibly ending its contract as Irish players resist renewal. He notes Connie Mack rumors, Giants and Athletics crowd scenes, fan mail for Duke, and various boxing and college sports tidbits with lively color and names.

Eddie Brietep New York Notre Dame Ned Bill Werber Florida Connie Mack

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