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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1932
Page
6
The Bee Line league plans opening games next Tuesday as four teams Athens Hartselle Decatur and Cullman prepare. Managers hope for fair weather and players get ready for a season seen as amateur yet competitive with new uniforms and updated gear.
Central High suffers through a double loss to the Anniston Bulldogs as hitting slumps. Ed Hefner and Albert Thornhill lead regulars in the 300 class, with Billy Childs hitting perfectly in two at bats. Pitching, led by Boyce Hute, shows flashes despite arm troubles and a 50-50 split by Harvey and Newt. Morin struggles for a win or loss while defense, especially Thornhill and Doss, shines with minimal costly errors.
The Cardinals scored three in the ninth to defeat the Dodgers 7 to 6. Collins singled home Adams for the winning run as Pepper went hitless in four at bats. Maranville sparked the rally and Lombardi hit a triple and a homer.
Auburn returns to Atlanta for two games with the Petrels needing only a split to assure at least a Dixie League tie. If Auburn and Georgia win, two teams share first with eight wins and five defeats. Capt. Clifford Smith and Ripper Williams pitched well, with Williams leading the league in wins and batting a strong 4 for 5 in the opener.
Columbus beat Kansas City 10 to 1, Indianapolis 9 to 1 over Minneapolis, Louisville 2 to 3 at St. Paul in a rain affected American Association schedule.
Work began today on the Alabama Mills Field stands with 650 seating and room to expand as Bee Line League crowds grow. J E Garrett supervises progress and the stands fence are to be finished before next Tuesday’s opening when Athens and Decatur begin Bee Line festivities. The diamond requires rolling and pebble removal while the outfield is nearly ready. the park is said to be the best of the four Bee Line circuit venues.
Henry Shoaf blanked the Memphis Chicks 3 to 0 at Rickwood in the first game of the series. Shoaf allowed five hits while Barons pitcher Griffin yielded seven. Knoxville hitters hit four homers but fell 15 to 6 to the Vols as Smokies pitchers struggled.
Southern League Knoxville at Nashville Little Rock at New Orleans Memphis at Birmingham Atlanta at Chattanooga American League St Louis at New York Philadelphia Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Washington National League Brooklyn at St Louis Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati American Association NTcledo at Louisville Columbus at Milwaukee Indianapolis at Minneapolis Louisville at St Paul
Results show Birmingham defeated Memphis 3 to 0 while Knoxville beat Nashville 15 to 6. Chattanooga rallied past Atlanta 6 to 5 with Little Rock and New Orleans slated for a doubleheader today.
Washington defeated Cleveland 3 to 0. Cincinnati won 4 to 0, while Boston fell to St. Louis 7 to 6. Brooklyn and New York Chicago had rain. In the Southeastern League, Jackson routed Macon 14 to 4 and Columbus beat Montgomery 5 to 3. Selma and Mobile played a doubleheader yesterday.
Somerville’s Lefty Meyers excels in hill duties in the Florida State League. The young pitcher shows surprising speed and room to gain weight, with potential for improved pitching averages as he develops.
The football rules committee bans the punt on kick-off for next year. The amendment eliminates that play method to put the ball in play.
The Rev R T Tyler of the Decatur district will visit Veto on the Elkmont circuit for 11 am preaching and afternoon conference. On Sunday he preaches at Austinville Sunday morning and at Ninth Street Methodist Sunday evening.
Former Alabama captain and renowned tackle Foots Clements has been transferred to Memphis by his employer. He announced plans to assist Southwestern coaches while remaining with the business.
Joe Boley, once a hero for the Athletics, receives outright release from Connie Mack. Catcher Bucky Hammond also is given unconditional release, signaling a shakeup in the club.
Ray Caldwell, sidelined three weeks with a leg injury, may return to play today as manager Milan plans to start him against Memphis. The return would mark Caldwell’s first action since the injury.
George Milstead former Vol left hander, banished to Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. He was the lone holdover from last season aside from manager Jo Jo Klugman as the Vols reshuffle their roster.
Sheffield Tigers travel to Benson Field next Friday afternoon for a high school baseball showdown with Central. The Tigers are viewed as the likely Valley championship contenders this year and Central braces for a tough test against the Tri-City outfit. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30.
The Hartselle club shows a stronger lineup for this year with Little Doc White in left Gen Burleson in center Verse Henderson in right Dutch Mitwede at third and Leonard Hartsell catching Pitching staff centers on Lefty Johnson with Gordon Battles and Spencer Burleson. Shortstop battle between Pruitt Pettus and potential return of Gene Orr.
Wes Ferrell saw his win streak end yesterday as the Nationals blanked the Indians 3 to 0. Lloyd Brown pitched a complete game shutout in the lone AL game amid wartime weather and limited crowds.
J. T. Vernon of Danville route one died Sunday afternoon at 4 30 at his residence after three years of ill health. He was 57 and survived by his wife three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at the home.
Decatur's Kiwanis and Rotary clubs plan a three inning exhibition before the Bee Line, with Benson or Peterson pitching for the Kiwanis and Dennis or Hanson for the Rotarians. The teams will field about 30 minutes before the session, time permitting.
The Atlanta Crackers asked waivers on Lovely Barnes known as Red, the former Alabama football title star. He has been in a deep batting slump all year.
Fairfield post of the American Legion plans to open a large open air arena this week with a seating capacity of 3 500. Wrestling crowds have overflowed for months, the arena replaces the old structure after 4650 fans were turned away.
The Nashville Vols moved from the cellar to seventh place after a victory yesterday while the Crackers lost. Red Barron’s club dropped to a half game behind Nashville.
Mrs Martha Jackson of Hanceville remains quite ill at Baugh's Infirmary where she is receiving treatment.
Mrs Ben Britnell of 812 Ferry Street underwent an operation this morning at Baugh's Infirmary. Friends will be glad to learn that she is resting well.
Funeral notices indicate interment at Johnson's Chapel at two o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. H. M. Hudson with assistance from Rev. Pritchard.
The Hartselle Hawks defeated the Moulton Tigers 3-2 in a tight game. Hampton pitched six strikeouts, E. Byrd collected three hits including a triple, and McGinnis scored the go ahead run on a late error in the ninth inning.
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