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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1932
Page
6
Tammany had gained the national Democratic convention for New York City. But the remainder of the country seemed to resent that and Roosevelt tried to apprise his cohorts in Tammany of the anti Tammany feeling.
Decatur hosts Athens at Alabama Mills Park for the Bee Line season opener at 3 30 PM with a large crowd expected. Athens relies on Sam Whitt Ike Hargrove and a strong hitting load to challenge Decatur led by Bob Chandler on the mound and Slick Coffman in relief. The two clubs seek early momentum as Rotary and Kiwanis clash in a pregame diamond skit.
Riggs Stephenson led a Cubs comeback with three hits driving in three runs. His ninth inning single with bases loaded provided the two runs needed for victory over the Phillies as Red Lucas blanked the Giants and the Reds defeated the Reds 6 2 while the Dodgers exploded for eight in the ninth to topple the Pirates 11 1.
An open invitation announces a Tuesday evening sing at the Christ church location on 19th Avenue. The public is invited to attend the program, described as a cordial gathering.
Decatur lost a heart breaking decision to the Florence Yellow Jackets 7 to 6 in 13 innings on Monday at Florence. Boyce Hale led Decatur with three safeties and a two base hit, but his effort couldn’t spark enough runs as Newt Hardy started on the mound and lasted into the latter innings. Davis pitched the winning effort for Florence and Huie handled the clutch hits for Decatur in a tense county league matchup.
Merrimack Jr. defeated Four Square Club 3 to 2 at Connectcut Mills diamond. Baker earned the win for Merricks with solid pitching while Gosline fought hard and both sides showed strong defense. Huntsville manager Teague praised his team’s 20 win in 26 starts. Four Squares’ Lovelace was pleased with the showing.
There was no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning. The report notes dry conditions with no precipitation for the elapsed day.
Red Lucas continues to show top form for the Reds as a hurler and batter. He pitched well yesterday and collected two hits in three at bats, including a pinch hit that drove in a run.
The Yankees won their seventh consecutive game yesterday to take over the lead in the American League. Their pitching staff has shown surprising form, marking one of the season's notable developments in major league baseball.
The Tennessee River continued to drop with a gauge reading of 6.4 feet at seven o'clock today, signaling lower water levels downstream.
New Orleans 5 Nashville 9 Atlanta 9 Memphis 3 Chattanooga 9 Birmingham 8 Knoxville and Little Rock played a doubleheader Sunday.
In the American League New York shut out Cleveland 8 0 while Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 3 in 10 innings. Washington lost to St Louis 2 0 and Detroit beat Philadelphia 6 4. In the National League Cincinnati 6 New York 2 Brooklyn won 11 1 over Pittsburgh and Chicago 11 Philadelphia 10.
American Association results show Louisville over Toledo on rain soaked grounds with Indianapolis 4 Columbus 7 ending in the fifth, Minneapolis 3 St. Paul 6, and Kansas City Milwaukee played in a doubleheader yesterday.
Norfolk lost to Bridgeport 3 to 4 while New Haven edged Springfield 6 to 5. Hartford defeated Albany 3 to 12 in a high scoring set of games.
Dallas defeats San Antonio 2 to 0 in a Texas League game loaded with pitching. Tyler fans five and Beaumont allows six runs as the stops fall late.
The National Boxing Association has lifted Babe Hunt's suspension after contract difficulties with manager Dennis Magirl. Hunt, cleared to box, is scheduled to fight Young Stribling in Atlanta on May 30.
Central high closes its season with eight wins and seven losses in a solid year. Decatur defeated Sheffield decisively after earlier Sheffield success, with pitchers Boyce Huie Newt Hardy and Albert Harvey leading the mound staff. Romeo Morin struggled, and the team finishes Monday as exams begin for students.
The Chattanooga Lookouts rallied in the eighth and ninth innings to defeat the Barons 9 to 8 in a second straight Dixie League victory. Travis singled with the bases loaded in the ninth to drive in the winning run as no one was out. The day also saw five homers, three by Atlanta players and two by the Chicks, plus Stanley Keyes hitting his eleventh homer as part of a 9 to 5 Vols margin over the Vols.
Ale Glanton May 17 1-1 The local golf scene notes a remarkable hole in one by Dr. Joe Wagar a modest golfer who achieved a 165 yard shot. The ball reportedly vanished into the cup after a long search with a doctor and Raymond Smith acting as certifying witness.
The weather bureau reports a maximum of 87 degrees and a minimum of 68 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
Leo Moon subdued Zac Smith yesterday as Stanley Keyes delivered his usual Vol home run power. The Vols lead the league with 38 homers, yet perform poorly away from home, winning only about three games on foreign soil this season. Dick Wade, former Vol, once led the Southern league in home runs but could not find takers elsewhere.
Zach Taylor the Baronial rookie catcher who backed Birmingham’s wins last season was sent to Quincy on option. Sold to Baltimore of the International League on option, he failed to make the grade.
With Oglethorpe and Georgia Tech pulling out, the Dixie League faces collapse as Auburn clinches its second straight pennant in a circuit once including Auburn Georgia Florida Oglethorpe and Georgia Tech.
The New York Yankees pitchers set a new record with scoreless innings as they held the Indians 8 to 0 on Gomes strong pitching. Ruth and the lineup posted eleven hits while Sam Gray beat Weaver and Crowder 2 to 0 for the Browns over the Nationals, who drop to second. White Sox win in ten at Boston 4 to 3 on Appling and Berry doubles. Tigers rally to defeat the Athletics 6 to 4 as Mack uses rookie pitchers unsuccessfully.
Millard Campbell, former Tide star once viewed as a promising pitcher, has been released unconditionally by the Barons. After a stint in the Eastern league with New Haven failed to stick, he returned to Birmingham and was released.
Hartselle hosts Cullman Wednesday in the curtain raiser of the season. Houston Johnson likely to pitch for Hartselle, with King from Cullman on the hill. New park repairs improve seating as Gen Burleson starts Burleson era for Hartselle. Cullman also under new management. An expected crowd rivals December's opening day turnout.
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