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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1938

Page

6

Brien Brat? No, Barney Ross Camp Gossip and Graft

Eddie Brietz reports from Grossinger's Lake camp where Barney Ross trains for Henry Armstrong. Local reporters observe access and relaxed security, with behind the scenes chatter about press presence and yachtlike hospitality.

Eddie Brietz Grossinger S Lake N. Y Barney Ross Henry Armstrong Loch Sheldrake Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Saratoga Jack Dempsey Tom Luther

Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues

AP tally of season leaders lists DiMaggio and Foxx among American League batting and home runs leaders with Glenn Foxx leading in batting and home runs. In the National League Medwick and Lavagetto top batting, Ott leads in runs batted in, McCormick and Slaughter pace hits, and Melton and Hubbell lead pitching.

Medwick St. Louis Lavagetto Brooklyn Ott New York Her- Man Chicago Galan McCormick Cincinnati Slaughter Herman Cooke Rizzo Pittsburgh Goodman Lazzeri Leiber McCarthy Biden Key Chiozza Melton Hubbell

Barons Duo Shows Twin Battery At Purdue And Inning Scoring

Purdue pitcher Arnold Bredewater and catcher Arthur Bredewater form a rare twin battery winning two Big Ten starts this year with 27 strikeouts. The article also notes national broadcasting debates and a Southeastern League doubleheader where Pensacola and Jackson dominated, with scores and standout hitters mentioned.

Purdue University Arnold R. Bredewater Arthur J Arnold U. S. Governent Washington St. Petersburg San Diego San Antonio McNinch

Preakness and related weekend sports results overview

Dauber wins the 48th Preakness on a muddy track in 1 59 4 5 over Cra vat by seven lengths. Albany New York outboard marathon winner Ted Roberts covers 140 miles in 3 55 45. 77 starters race after delays. Stanley walking title goes to Leo Schnepel. Fresno relays see world 440 yard relay mark, Trojans claim team title. Columbia wins metropolitan intercollegiate track. George Wheeler tops all around. Helen McKee wins women’s title without event wins. Rex Mays and Bill Cummings win heats in auto match race after rain. Jimmy Hines wins metropolitan open golf. Marion Miley wins southern golf championship in a 37th hole finish.

Associated Press Baltimore William DuPont Jr Dauber Townsend B. Martin Cravat Hal Price Headley Menow New York Ted Roberts New York Boathouse Cincinnati Leo Schnepel Elizabeth N. J Fresno Southern California Trojans Fresno Relays Columbia Philadelphia George Wheeler Pittsburgh Helen McKee Indianapolis Bill Cummings Rex Mays

Dauber Among Three-Year-Old Turf Contenders

Orlo Robertson notes Dauber, Stagehand and Lawrin as the big three of the three year old turf division. Stagehand edged Dauber in the Kentucky Derby era and will race again in Arlington Park classic. Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park June 4 looms for Dauber who may be favorite as Stagehand and Lawrin target other routes.

Orlo Robertson New York Lawrin Stagehand Dauber Oo A Lawrin Ake William DuPont, Jrs Foxcatcher Farm Hialeah Park Belmont Park

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fragmentary text provides no readable facts, names, dates, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news brief.

Hands and grip pressure in golf technique

Alex Morrison explains fine grip details in golf emphasizing inner hand mechanics. He notes that if right hand fingers press too hard the right wrist locks, while overly tight left hand restricts left wrist. The recommended grip starts with the left little finger then completes with the right forefinger and thumb.

Alex Morrison

Trained by Tom Heard Jr Wins Suffolk Downs Handicap

Trained by Tom Heard Jr takes a 5100 added handicap at Suffolk Downs in a tight finish over Battle Jack with Berwyn Pa trainer Richard K Melon’s Toolbox finishing eight lengths ahead of Golden Reel to win the Billy Barton steeplechase. Harvard crew dominates quad at Cambridge regatta ahead of Cornell Syracuse and MIT. Pennsylvania crews win Childs Cup at Princeton, beating Princeton and Columbia with Yale taking the 150-pound championship for Yoe Wright Cup.

Tom Heard, Jr Suffolk Downs Berwyn Richard K. Mellon Golden Reel Boston Harvard Cornell Syracuse Massachusetts Tech Princeton N. J Pennsylvania Columbia Yale

Stars Lead Early Wins Across Baseball Lines

Joe Cronin batted a triple and a single with one RBI and two runs in the Red Sox 4-3 win over Senators. Johnny Dickshot, for the Pirates, lined a single in the 11th to drive in the winning run in a 4-3 victory over the Cubs. Beau Bell sparked the Browns with a homer and two singles in a 4-1 win against the Tigers. Pepper Martin delivered a pinch single in the 10th to drive the winning run in a 12-11 Cardinals triumph over the Reds. Ray Mueller and Tony Cuccinello powered the Bees with homers and Cuccinello added a double and three runs.

Associated Press Joe Cronin Red Sox Senators Johnny Dickshot Pirates Cubs Beau Bell Browns Tigers Pepper Martin Cardinals Reds Ray Mueller Tony Cuccinello Bees Cuccinello Yankees Indians Philadelphia Chicago Oral Hildebrand St. Louis Browns Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Boston Dodgers Giants Phillies

Hosiery Mill Beats Goodyear In Gadsden Tilt

Gadsden host Goodyear clout hosiery workers 17 to 6 as Jones Crowder and Crowder lead a seven run first inning. Decatur Millmen host Russellville, 3 to 2, with Ware the winning pitcher. Baseball action spans two games amid a weekend slate.

A Bara Hosiery Gadsden Russellville Decatur Millmen Goodyear Clouters Jones Car Crowder Goodyear Robertson Myers Black McMurtrie Swallows Graham Johnston Poae McFarland Tobbs Moore Dunbar Mulkin Cuss Alee Aoe B.S Wtr Ecceeertrennes Casecaseesigreeses Flynn Johnson Gilbreath Hare Harvey Ware Dean

Briscoe Shuts Door as Rus Sellville Tops Hosierymen 3 2

Briscoe pitched five strikeouts and allowed three hits while Hamm held Russellville to seven singles. The Hosierymen fell 3-2 with Briscoe earning the win and Hamm the defeat in a tight, well pitched contest that featured double plays Graham to Robertson to Gilbreath.

Russellville Briscoe Hamm Graham Robertson Gilbreath B. Sinclair Mittwede Hudson Cf Flynn Johnson McMurtrie Seeteree O Seeeenes Eaeeneee

Southern League Schedule and Dodgers' 10-7 Loss

In baseball action today the Dodgers were defeated 10-7 after a three RBI performance. Other games listed include Atlanta at Memphis Chattanooga at Little Rock New York at Philadelphia Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit with only scheduled games noted.

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Jack Dempsey backs Barney Ross as Armstrong title showdown looms

Boxing notes report Jack Dempsey endorses Barney Ross while Henry Armstrong confronts a welterweight title bout buildup. Battlers prepare as the sports world watches for the decisive clash.

Jack Dempsey Barney Ross Henry Armstrong

Baseball Results From Overnight Standings

The scores show Birmingham 16 to 18, Knoxville 8 to 2 with the second game ended after the sixth due to darkness. Little Rock won 6 to 2 while Atlanta lost 1 to 3 and Nashville won 6 to 3. New Orleans was 4 to 4 in its match to eight innings. Chattanooga defeated Memphis 11 to 6.

Associated Press Birmingham Barons Knoxvil Barons Majeski Jim Gly Chattanooga Crackers Birmingham Knoxville Little Rock Atlanta Nashville New Orleans Memphis

Baseball Scores Reported for Boston and St Louis Games

Boston defeated Washington 4 to 3 while St Louis beat Detroit 4 to 1 after rain halted play in the fifth inning. Other games Philadelphia versus New York and Chicago versus Cleveland were affected by rain.

Boston Washington St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland

Baseball scores from a weather affected day

A battered schedule shows Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 4 to 3 while St. Louis edged Cincinnati 12 to 11 over ten innings. Boston beat Brooklyn 10 to 0 in a rain shortened game. details vary by city and weather.

Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn New

Ted Roberts Wins Albany to New York Motor Boat Race

Ted Roberts of New York won the eleventh Albany to New York outboard race finishing ahead of 76 competitors on the Hudson River 130 mile course earning $500 and a tall gold trophy. He endured a rough race as the river ran 80 rough miles with coast guard boats sheltering and his boat house neighbor's owner claimed the win.

New York Ted Roberts Hudson River Coast Guard Roberts

Yawkey’s Red Sox Open East Swing Strong in Spring

Boston’s Sugar Yawkey-backed attack leads the American League as Lefty Grove and Jimmy Foxx power a 6 game streak. Foxx is hitting .364 with eight homers and 39 RBI in 23 games while Grove wins his sixth. Yankees and Indians show form as the season starts.

Sid Feder Associated Press Tom Yawkey Boston Red x Yawkey Connie Mack Midas Robert Moses Grove James Emory Foxx University of Mack Shibe Park Philadelphia Greying Grove Fox Washington Senators Foxx Jimmy New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Sox

Finish Line Sprint Surges Past Time Record

A runner finished a grueling race in 55 minutes and 45 seconds after starting, covering 33.023 miles per hour on the jolting journey. The dramatic leap to the finish line highlighted a standout performance and rapid pace.

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