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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
8
The Maryland Turf Classic drew a scheduled crowd of 50 000 to 60 000 at Pimlico as Omaha the Kentucky Derby champion and favorite led a parade of nominees. The field prepared amid improving track conditions after heavy rains, with Omaha finishing a fast mile and an eighth in 1 58 1 5 under Willie Saunders.
Southern League scores show Birmingham defeating Nashville 6 to 1 while Atlanta beat Little Rock 6 4 and Memphis edged Knoxville 4 2 New Orleans shutout Chattanooga 6 0. American League results include Chicago 7 New York 4 Washington 10 St Louis 9 Philadelphia 7 Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 Boston 0.
New York 3 6 Chicago 1 2 Cincinnati 15 4 Philadelphia 4 5 Boston 12 Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 3 St Louis 2 12 innings.
Rochester defeated Baltimore 4-3 while Toronto beat Albany 6-3 and Buffalo overwhelmed Newark 6-0 but Newark won 3-2. American Association games saw Toledo 6 St Paul 2, Milwaukee 5 Louisville 2, Minneapolis 13 Columbus 3, and Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 2.
The piece notes Bloomroot and Black Helen as top filly contenders and Boxthorn as a possible starter withdrawable if needed. It lists possible runners including Commonwealth Firebhorn Psychic Bid Nellie Flag Sam Fairplay Farfiber Legume Montagna Cold Shoulder and mentions a field near a dozen to fifteen, with prize money exceeding $27 000 for the winner if the field goes over ten.
The San Francisco Giants pitched well behind Roy Parmelee and Clydell Castleman to win 3-1 and 6-2, moving atop the league standings by two games over Brooklyn. Mel Ott added his eighth homer, while Castleman collected five hits in a breakout day. Other scores included Cincinnati 15, St Louis 4. Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 4. Chicago 12, Pittsburgh 3. Chicago White Sox 7, New York Yankees 4. Cleveland 2, Boston 0. Detroit 7, Philadelphia 6. Washington 10, St. Louis 9.
Next week's wrestling event has been called off because of the American Legion fair. The regular schedule is disrupted by the fair activities.
John B. Gooch a former Major League catcher said he is through playing baseball for NashvilleVols of the Southern Association. He refused to discuss disputes with management and will not travel with the team to New Orleans for the series opener.
Decatur High School travels to the Tri Cities for two contests Friday facing Tuscumbia at 12 30 and Florence later. Coach Ogle has not announced pitching selections but Thornhill is expected to start. Weekly programs resume the following week.
Kentuckian Earle Bryan Combs returns to form after a near fatal skull fracture last July. He recalls his fears, warns Lou Gehrig, and explains how fan applause altered his approach. He quickly moved back into the lineup and hit above .300, guiding his team with renewed readiness.
The Yankee outfielder Combs adopts Herb Pennock’s saying to play deeper and come in quickly near the west coast fences. He recalls Pennock’s advice about staying ready with space in front and notes reflections on a past accident.
The latest major league leaders list updates batting top scorers Vaughan Pirates .452 and Ott Giants 20 RBIs. Pitching notes show Blanton Pirates 40 wins and Whitehead White Sox 4 0. Other leaders include Foxx Athletics .400 batting average and Foxx seven home runs for the season.
League stats compiled by Charles H. Miller list batting leaders from teams like Barons Lookouts Chicks and others. Notable figures include L Scott and Shirley of Lookouts, Miles of Lookouts, Duke and Miles tied for RBIs, and Hutcheson of Memphis leading in home runs with four.
Today marks a year since Babe Ruth hit his seventh homer of the season against the St. Louis Browns. The column recalls Joe Boley’s five year stint with the Athletics ending in an unconditional release and Earl Sande riding Gallant Fox to victory in the Preakness five years ago.
Memphis Chickasaws enter a pivotal clash defending first place after three wins over Knoxville while Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans chase in a tight SA race. Memphis beat Leo Moon’s club 4-2 as Touchstone and oxen mound work pace top contenders. Umpire Campbell ejected Eddie Morgan and manager Larry Gilbert amid protests in New Orleans.
Yesterday's games featured several standout performances. Van Mungo fanned 11 over 12 innings to beat the Cardinals. Lombardi and Vergez both starred for their teams with doubles and homers, while Pearson, Mallon, Myer, Parmelee and Castleman contributed key hits and shutdown pitching in various victories.
The Negro High School baseball team will play the Leighton city team here Friday at 3 15 p m. Coach Brown will pitch for the local team. The Travelers have their first night game of the season tonight in Knoxville. Nashville and New Orleans were not scheduled.
Decatur's Red and Black defeated Tuscumbia twice 5-4 and 6-4 in seven inning games. Bob Gilbreath bunted home Bill Francis to score the winning run in the first game. An uprising in the fifth inning of the nightcap produced three runs to seal the win. McCluskey and Puckett pitched well for Decatur, with Smith excelling behind the plate and aiding four double plays.
The Decatur club played two ties, 8-7 with Sheffield and 6-5 with Athens, highlighting a tight match sequence without a decisive winner.
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