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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
6
The New York Yankees lead the American League race as the St. Louis Browns seek to derail them. Browns, after 13 straight losses, shocked the Yankees 7-0 with Al Thomas allowing four hits while Pat Malone struggled early. Boston and Detroit also won, while other games featured Dodgers, Giants, and Reds victors despite late drama and rain delays.
The Associated Press lists leaders across NL categories. Terry of the Giants tops batting with 512, while Brubaker of the Pirates has 452 hits. Ott of the Giants leads RBIs and joins others in top spots with 25.
American League leaders itemized: Sullivan of the Indians with 436 runs batted in crew, Foxx of the Red Sox with 8 home runs, Gehringer of the Tigers 37 hits, Lewis of the Senators 4 Triples, Werber of the Red Sox 5 stolen bases, Blueholder of the Indians 3 0 ERA, Bronca of the Yankees and Phelps of the White Sox 2.0.
Charles England teetered 140 feet at a Los Angeles site when a rope saved him from a deadly fall. An eight foot copper Diana statue toppled with him and broke a leg. England steadied himself, joked about his canteen, and began assessing the damage.
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Atlanta built a three run lead behind Bud Thomas but Little Rock surged with five in the seventh and five in the eighth to seize the lead before the Crackers answered with a rally. Nashville beat Birmingham 2-0 to reach third place. New Orleans Chattanooga and Knoxville Memphis games were rained out.
Nashville and Birmingham game halted by rain after five innings. Clyde Shoun held Tennessee to four hits while Rodda delivered a bases loaded hit in the third. Eiland allowed six hits as the Vols move into a tie for third and sit 1.5 games behind Little Rock after four straight wins.
A word puzzle listing clues for a crossword style grid with numbered entries such as former president a 13th, form of be, dwellings, to be indebted, and many other definitions across two columns. It includes hints like bluegrass, flaxen fabric, and riding terms, with references to World War era and radio related clues.
A roundup of baseball notes and reflections on players and bets. Joe DiMaggio cost the Yankees 25 000 cash plus 15 000 in value from players, while Lefty O’Doul shifts to plaid, and James J. Johnston parks his spots for summer. The piece highlights fans in New York and various sport anecdotes.
Nashville players dominate the batting table with Nonnenkamp Mauldin Dwyer Triplett Richbourg and Weatherly leading in runs and steals. Atlanta stars Thomas Schmidt Sharpe and Perrin show strong pitching while Tyler Weatherly and Taitt pace home runs and RBIs for their clubs.
Union Springs defeated Dothan 5 to 1 while Enterprise beat Ozark 9 to 6 and Panama City topped Troy 7 to 5 in the Alabama-Florida eight club baseball loop opener. Andalusia celebrated the return of organized play with a thrilling win over Abbeville as fans packed the town and many businesses observed a half day.
The Alabama Hosierymen face Florence State Teachers Lions at Alabama Park Saturday at 2 30 and travel to Columbia Tennessee for a Sunday game with the Massacre Knitters. Ross Graham and Ikey Hargrove return to full strength as Florence brings its strongest lineup. Manager Bronaugh sends the club to practice to prepare for two hard tests against Murray Orrs Columbia crew, with home fans in Provence Sheffield and nearby towns expected.
Southern League games saw Nashville beat Birmingham 2 0 with the end of the fifth called due to wet grounds while Atlanta topped Little Rock 8 6. Knoxville and Memphis were rained out. In the National League New York defeated Chicago 5 4 and Brooklyn beat St Louis 5 2. Philadelphia 4 6 Cincinnati and Pittsburgh 6 6 ended in a 10th inning darkness. Detroit shut out Boston 5 0 and St Louis won 7 0 over New York. Rain affected Philadelphia Cleveland and Washington Chicago games.
A. O. Hastings led remodeling of the Indianapolis Speedway to remove the groove myth and boost speeds. The brick turns now feature rock asphalt, a higher concrete outside wall, and a 50 foot safety zone to improve visibility and safety with estimated speeds up to 160 mph on straights and 120 mph exiting curves. Hastings says the track is built for high speed and safety, and the groove idea is gone.
Today schedules feature Birmingham at Nashville Atlanta at Little Rock New Orleans at Chattanooga Knokville at Memphis Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Boston at Detroit New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Alabama Florida League Dothan at Union Springs Enterprise at Ozark Andalusia at Abseville Troy at Panama City
In Peoria on May 13 a boy, Duane Cashen 11, asked to use a neighbor's phone and told police he heard a robbery threat near a grocery store. Officers arrested Darrell V. Syons 24 after a confession that he held up the grocer.
A small crowd witnesses a rough opening bout in which Eddie Wayland defeats Mickey McGuire after a disqualification for rough tactics. Wayland then wins the second fall, while Johnny Marrs defeats Eddie Baker in the final round as Wyoming fans cheer.
Insects shed their external skeletons to grow as they mature. The outer skeleton is rigid, so periodic molting allows size increase. Mayflies in particular molt 20 times or more before reaching maturity.
Enterprise beat Ozark 9 to 6 while Panama City won 7 to 5 over Troy and Andalusia defeated Abbeville 3 to 2. In the International League Buffalo topped Syracuse 10 to 8 and Albany beat Toronto 11 to 7. Montreal won 3 to Newark 2 and Baltimore swept Rochester 5 to 0 and 4 to 1.
A recap of past sports moments notes Ralph Beach leading Baltimore trials with 68 69 137 for the open golf championship. It also recalls Mrs Silas B Mason's Head Play winning the Preakness and $26850 and Walter Marty lifting the world high jump record to six feet 95 8 inches. Five years ago the Athletics led the American League as Lefty Grove defeated the White Sox 5 2.
The Florida league in Panama City approved its new baseball company after a large crowd turnout.
Baltimore May 13 Interest in Saturdays Preakness field grew as Bold Venture the 1936 Derby winner arrived for the $25 000 race. A probable 16 starters formed around Bold Venture with entries from Fitzsimmons Green Tree Stable and E R Bradley among others.
Star players Thomas Sorrell Jackson Brandt Riggs Drubaker led their teams in early action. Val Thomas pitched six hitters and shut out the Yankees to end a 13 game skid. Vic Sorrell allowed three hits in a Tigers win over the Red Sox. Travis Jackson drove in Mel Ott on a ninth inning single to beat the Cubs. Ed Brandt held the Cardinals while the Dodgers offense slugged Dizzy Dean. Lew Riggs delivered a bases loaded single in the seventh for a 6 4 Reds win over the Phillies. Bill Drubaker fueled the Pirates attack with three RBIs on a homer and two singles.
Marrs dominates the Westerner in a three fall match, overcoming Bakers rough approach. After a tense opening, Marrs escapes Bakers jaw takedown and wins the first fall, then uses flying shoulder backs and signature holds to prevail in seven minutes ten seconds for the second fall. The final fall ends in four minutes twenty seconds as Marrs lifts and floors Baker, earning fan ovation for his clean, technical wrestling.
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