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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
6
The memo notes Memphis rising atop the Southern League after a win over Chattanooga, with Pirates facing Giants amid pennant push. It mentions Cy Bilan’s 3-0 showing, Athletics extending western success, and key results across the American and National Leagues including Dodgers, Cardinals, Cubs, and Giants performances.
Nonnen camp at Little Rock recorded home run totals with Dana Hutcheson Wright Webb Warren and Duke across Knoxville Nashville and New Orleans. Rune Wright led runs batted in with 25 while Carson led New Orleans with 21. Bush topped stolen bases with eight at Memphis. Chattanooga Little Rock and Nashville show varied team stats with 192 runs scored and opponent runs 83 for Nashville and 88 for Memphis.
Atlanta May 12 report on the hardwood hooligans facing the horsehide heavers. Four games produced 72 runs, 102 hits with 26 doubles 4 triples and 5 homers. Twenty four pitchers appeared and only two starters finished the games. Nine bases on balls issued.
Harry Grayson reports Maxie Stein, at age 28, wins the all events crown at the American Bowling Congress tournament in New York and Brooklyn. He posts a record 2070, uses an unorthodox wide-span grip, and belts a 230 average with a 707 doubles and 705 singles. Stein also shines in the 300 affair and holds Belleville league highs while adjusting to a new ball.
Forrest Towns of Georgia and Dave Rogan of Kentucky confront stiff bids at the Southeastern Conference meet in Birmingham. Towns seeks hurdles glory amid fast challengers while Rogan aims to lower his mile mark near 4 20 as he eyes another double win and records.
Today a year ago Casey Stengel and Lippy Du rocher had a fist fight after a Dodgers win over Dizzy Dean. Three years ago Francis Ouimet led U.S. golfers to Walker Cup success as High Quest edged Cavalcade in the Preakness. Five years ago baseball bleacher prices were cut to 25 cents in a league-wide move.
A brief note highlights the author Albert Payson Terhune and his connection to dogs, inviting readers to engage with canine stories and themes in his work.
In primitive times dogs wore nails down naturally but urban life causes nail trouble. Do not attempt home trimming as injury risk is high. Seek a qualified veterinarian if nails grow long split or cause discomfort. Regular checks prevent lameness or permanent injury.
Yesterday's games featured George Caster limiting the Tigers to four hits in a 4-1 Athletics victory. Cy Blanton shut out the Bees 3-0 for Pittsburgh, while Harry Fisenstat and Gil Brack combined to beat the Cardinals 9-7 for Brooklyn. Kiki Cuyler and Ival Goodman sparked Reds' 12-3 rout of the Phillies with multiple hits and RBIs. Beau Bell went 4-for-4 as Senators edged Browns 7-5. Clydell Castleman and Dick Bartell helped Giants beat Cubs 10-1. John Marcum limited the Indians in relief as Red Sox won 11-4. Tony Piet and Jack Hayes each had hits for White Sox in a win over the Yankees.
About 300 fans saw Decatur’s first rassle royal at Martin Arena last night with 200 remaining displeased by a short, poor exhibition. Caddell Nelson and Clark were eliminated in five minutes, then Nelson and Clark wrestled 22 minutes 40 seconds before Clark won with an Indian leg lock. Bunny Martin and Mighty Mike Mazarian were the last two eliminated. Mazarian was disqualified after taunting the crowd. Referee Sergt. Harry Nixon officiated amid tense moments with tape and eye rubbing incidents.
Eddie Brie tz surveys boxing talk and baseball tidbits from New York May 12. Harold Steinman will attend King George coronation for King Levinsky while Musky Jackson sails for sparring partners for Joe Louis. Brat pack speculation includes Max Schmeling training and Am bers looming.
Clues describe a famous early astronomer born with a noted title and list related terms. The puzzle blends astronomy with a vertical word game, including references to sea eagle statue abated children dozes and other mixed definitions.
A compact roundup lists top performers by category. G Walker of the Tigers leads batting with 31 hits and 450 average, while G Walker also tops RBIs with 24. Other leaders include Bell Browns 9 doubles and 9 doubles for Medwick Cardinals 10, plus pitching marks from Marcum Red Sox 4 0 and Dean Cardinals 5 0.
Summary of recent results includes Southern League games with Birmingham, Knoxville, Nashville, and others. Alabama-Florida League matches Andalusia versus Panama City in 10 innings. Southeastern League scores for Selma, Meridian. National League show New York beating Chicago and Cincinnati routing Philadelphia. American League notes Chicago vs New York and others. International League results and American Association games with Yaukee and Ledo. Rain caused postponements.
Joe Louis arrives in Kenosha weighing 208 pounds to begin strict training for the June 22 heavyweight title bout with James J. Braddock. He travels from Stevensville, Michigan, and plans road work and golf for the next days, with no boxing in public until May 24.
Meridian beat Pensacola 8 to 3 in a Southeastern loop game after 12 hits and late rallies. Pensacola had nine hits but five errors aided Meridian. Thermes pitched a 3 1 win at Selma, with Mobile scoring in the sixth.
In a Southern Association clash Memphis toppled Chattanooga 6-2 as the Volunteers overwhelmed New Orleans 19-8 earlier and combined with Atlanta 8-7 over Little Rock to press for first. Birmingham outdueled Knoxville 12-10 as Memphis’ offense surged with a five run fifth inning including Estatella’s homer and Duke’s four hits.
Hugh Casey pitched out of a hole to save Birmingham 12 10 over Knoxville with a ninth inning strikeout of Bandy. Ken Chase and Chattanoogas Memphis combined for a five hitter in a 6 2 win while avenging a prior loss. Calvin Chapman powered Nashville to a 19 8 rout of New Orleans with three doubles and a triple driving in six. Paul Richards delivered a pinch single in the tenth to lift Atlanta 8 7 over Little Rock.
Selma totaled seven hits in a game that was postponed against Montgomery and Jackson due to rain, delaying the scheduled contest and leaving final results unavailable.
Birmingham faces Knoxville while Atlanta meets Little Rock. Chattanooga plays Memphis. New Orleans visits Nashville. Pittsburgh clashes with New York and Chicago hosts Boston. St Louis travels to Philadelphia and Brooklyn hosts Cincinnati. New York visits St Louis and Boston goes to Detroit. Washington meets Chicago and Philadelphia faces Cleveland. Andalusia visits Troy. Dothan plays Panama City and Union Springs travels to Ozark.
Atlanta May 12 Bobby Jones once king of golf added a double eagle to his feats by holing a number 3 wood shot for a deuce on the 565 yard fifth hole at East Lake in a friendly match yesterday.
Local sports brief lists matchups with Meridian visiting Pensacola and Montgomery traveling to Jackson along with Mobile hosting Selma in upcoming area games.
In Macon on May 12 Happ School forfeited after five innings as Newberry led 44 to 2. The game ended with Newberry the clear winner amid a lopsided score and abrupt cancellation.
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