Kelton Shuts Out Gonn Mills in 12–0 Louisville Bout
Kelton pitched a shutout against Connecticut Mills as Louisville and Nashville shopmen cruised 12 to 0. Bronaugh sparked defense at first, Layman and Lanier produced key hits, while Bailey started for Conn Mills and was staked by Grubbs. Continuous scoring runs highlighted the lopsided victory.
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Corbett
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Teague
Jones shoots 75 at St George's in light wind
Bobby Jones surprised royally at St George's in Sandwich as he carded 75 strokes on the difficult layout amid a keen easterly wind and intermittent showers. He played alongside Harrison R. Johnston and Roland McKenzie, arriving from London to a near-empty clubhouse watched by about 30 spectators.
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Eng
Bobby Jones
Royal St. George's
Bobby
Harrison R. Johnston
Roland McKenzie
London
Mobile Team May Remain On Road
The Journal reports the Mobile team in the Southern Association may transfer its remaining home games to other league cities to preserve the eight club setup. Attendance in Mobile was about 200 paid admissions on Friday, with opposition to president-manager Jimmy Hamilton rising, making it seem unwise to continue the home schedule under the current regime.
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Southern Association
Journal
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Week end Majors New York May 12 Major League Records
Last week’s major league club records show games won and lost, runs, hits, errors, opponents’ runs and home runs. The report lists totals for each club alongside opponents, highlighting shifts in standings and offensive and defensive output across the league.
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New York
Night baseball trial eyed by St. Louis Cardinals head
Sam Breadon, head of the St. Louis Cards, intimates that night baseball may be tried in the majors. He has followed the Western league experiments with after supper diamond entertainment. Decatur's industrial payroll runs about $5,000,000 yearly.
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Sam Breadon
St. Louis
Drinking Club Proposed by Prominent Doctor
County office denies and local rumors about a proposed drinking club led by a well known physician. Citizens dispute the plan and warn against any promotion while insiders refuse to reveal names. Further disclosures are expected in the coming days.
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Willing Again Loses Playoff For St George Vase Title
In Sandwich England on May 12 1936 British Walker Cupist Young Rex Hartley defeated Dr. O F Willing Portland Oregon in a playoff for the St George's grand challenge vase after both finished 148 in regulation 36 holes. Weather rain and wind affected play as Hartley led by going out 35 to 43 Willing, with Hartley winning 79 to 85, leaving Willing off his usual form on the final nine holes.
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England
O. F. Willing
Portland
Ore
Willing
Rex Hartley
West Coast
Hartley
Southern and American League Schedule This Day
In the Southern League Nashville has an off day while Chattanooga visits New Orleans Memphis plays Atlanta and Little Rock goes to Birmingham. In the American League St Louis meets Boston Detroit hosts New York Chicago visits Washington Cleveland battles Philadelphia. In the National League Philadelphia visits Cincinnati Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh New York travels to Chicago and Boston at St Louis.
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Giants Defeat Cubs in Slugfest to Stay in Front
The Giants beat the Cubs 9 to 7 in Chicago to tighten their hold on first place. Hornsby was used to stem the Giant lead but the rally fell short. Benny Frey extended his win streak to four with a 5 to 4 triumph over the Phillies. Dazzy Vance pitched well as the Dodgers beat the Pirates 10 to 2. St. Louis swept a doubleheader from the Braves 5 to 3 and 7 to 6 with Hank Gowdy appearing as a pinch hitter in game two.
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On to Cullman with Kiwanians
Some fifty Decatur Kiwanis members and guests plan to travel to Cullman for an intercity Kiwanis meeting. The day promises entertainment including a showing of The Son of the Gods a bridge party and an evening dance as Cullman Kiwanis hostesses and their guests attend and the Decatur club hopes for strong turnout.
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Cullman Kiwanians
Cullman
Decatur Club
Pepper Playing Regularly Now
Raymond Pepper from Decatur is now a regular in left field for Rochest and hitting well. He carries a .362 batting average as he continues to drive the ball with power and consistency.
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Raymond Pepper
Decatur
Rochest
Circuit Court Opens for May Term Under Judge Callahan
The May term of circuit court convened today with Judge W W Callahan presiding. Only the non jury docket will be heard this week and many cases are set for disposal during the week.
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W. W. Callahan
Circuit Court
U Ted
Derby Trip Expected By Decatur Residents
A number of Decatur residents plan to attend the Kentucky Derby in Louisville on Saturday. Expected travelers include Carlisle Blackwell Albert Roberts James Coutsas and W E Todd.
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Louisville
Carlisle Blackwell
Albert Roberts
James Coutsas
W. E. Todd
County Officers Busy on Sunday in Prohibition Busts
Sunday proved a busy day for county officers. Sheriff B. E. Davis and Deputies Bud Davis and Willoughby made five arrests. One man was jailed for drunkenness and another was charged with possession of a half gallon of liquor in violation of the prohibition law.
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Bud Davis
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Health Officials To Administer Free Immunizations On Saturdays
Announcement states diphtheria toxoid and typhoid serum will be given to applicants at county health offices every Saturday morning. Citizens are urged to apply to receive the vaccines and boosters.
Indians Romp at Champs Expense
Crowd of 29,000 watches the Cleveland Indians defeat the champion A’s 25 to 7. Wes Ferrell goes six innings for his fifth win as the Indians pile up 25 hits and score in every frame except the eighth. Falk collects five hits in five at bats. Ground rules limit some long hits to two bases.
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Marberry
Charlie Ruffing
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Gaston
Browns
Sharkey Arrives in Orangeburg for Schmeling Title Camp
Jack Sharkey from Boston weighs 203 pounds after training and travels to Orangeburg for light workouts ahead of his world heavyweight title bout with Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium on June 12. He plans to shed about seven pounds and begin boxing drills Thursday.
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N. Y
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
New York
Sharkey
No Rabies Found In Dog's Head
Rabies tests on a dog head sent to the State laboratory found no rabies. The animal had been killed, making examination difficult, but the history was highly suspicious and officials indicated rabies was probable despite the negative result.
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Byars
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Friday
The Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday instead of Tuesday evening. State president and other state officials are expected to be present at the Friday gathering.
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Legion Auxiliary
Princeton Captain J O Pease Leads Varsity Crew
Princeton University crew page features captain J O Pease wearing jersey number 7 as the varsity boat paddles forward in a training shot. The Associated Press caption notes Pease as team leader and key rower for the squad.
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Associated Press
J. O. Pease
Princeton University
VOLS Route Barons In 11 2 Win After Early KO
The Vols rout the Barons 11 to 2 to end the Barons hopes as Bob Hasty exits early and Ray Francis bears the brunt of the beating. Partridge and Black homer, Horn collects four hits. Willis allows nine hits but minimizes damage.
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Horn
Alabama Mills Win by Forfeit in Local Match
A local athletic contest near Decatur ends with Alabama Mills awarded the victory by forfeit. The report notes the broader agricultural district surrounding Decatur earns about 38 million dollars annually.
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Alabama Mills
Decatur
Ill health keeps Sanitary Inspector Parham at home
Sanitary Inspector C L Parham remains ill at his Moulton street residence due to an abscessed ear. He continues to recover at home.
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C.L. Parham
Moulton Street
Mr. Parham
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