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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

6

No Fault Of Jimmy Deshong That Senators Are Trailing

National League notes describe Jimmy Deshong earning his fourth straight win in a 4 3 victory over the Red Sox as the Senators press for fourth place behind the Birmingham Barons and Atlanta while Al Simmons and Joe Kuhel pace a nine hit Senators attack. The piece also covers Cronin’s injury and Wes Ferrell’s rough day as the Red Sox slip in the standings alongside East rivals.

Jimmy Deshong Senators Birmingham Barons Atlanta Phillies Red Sox Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Bill Lee Cubs Cincinnati Reds DeShong Nats al Simmons Joe Kuhel Wes Ferrell Joe Cronin Pinky Higgins Rick Ferrell Wes Jesse Hill St. Louis Browns Athletics Yanks Bill Dickey Bob Johnson A's Lynn Nelson Lefty Gomez Chicago Rhimelanders Lloyd Moore Ray Davis Davis Lee Grissom

Southern Leaders Leader voted in any Trip

The record lists players and stats across multiple clubs with Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, and Little Rock leading in runs, RBIs, and runs scored. Key figures include Dickman Little Rock 741 runs and Wright Chattanooga 26 RBIs, with Memphis and New Orleans teams posting top totals.

Stewart Memphis Dickman Little Rock Dana Knoxville Webb Warren Alexander Nashville Wright Chattanooga Carson New Orleans

Birmingham Tops Atlanta 10 5 Behind Casey Mauldin Duo

Hugh Casey and Marshal Mauldin pitched two hit ball to preserve Birmingham’s 10 5 win over Atlanta with bases loaded and one out in the sixth. Bird made a key catch on Art Luce’s potential triple with one aboard in the sixth.

Hugh Casey Baron Marshal Mauldin Birmingham Atlanta Art Luce

Floridian to Meet Martin in Weekly Mat Program

Verne Clark of Florida clashes with Bunny Martin, ex Oklahoma A and M grappler, in a two falls out of three feature at Martin arena Tuesday night. Promoter Chris Jordan, of the American Legion, reshuffled the card after George Romanoff asked for another week to train, and Romanoff will meet the victor of Clark Martin. The card also features Molliss vs Kerner and Ned Taylor in the semi final, all two falls and three with time limits of 90 and 60 minutes respectively.

Verne Clark Florida Bunny Martin Oklahoma A Martin Jordan Romanoff Martin-Clark Sbillen Molliss Kerner Arizona Ned ‘Taylor Ken Hollis Taylor

Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues

AP compiled leaders across leagues with Batting Bell Browns Cronin Red Sox 487 Runs Walker Gehringer Tigers 21 Runs batted in Walker Tigers Bonura White Sox 26 Hits Bell Browns 36 Walker Tigers 35 Doubles Bell Browns 11 Vos mik Browns 10 Triples Stone Kubel Senators 4 Home runs Johnson Athletics 6 Selkirk Yankees Walker Tigers 5 Stolen bases Chapman Senators Putlak Indians Appling White Sox 5 Pitching Pearson Yankees Marcum Red Sox 40 Batting at Cardinals 473 Todd Pirates Runs batted in Scaaeran Cardinals 22 Galan Cubs 21 Hits Medwick Cardinals 48 Gil Brack Dodgers Dick Bartell Giants 34 each Doubles Medwick Cardinals 18 Hassett Dodgers 11 Triples Vaughan Pirates 6 Gil Brack Dodgers 4 Home runs Bartell Giants 8 Medwreck Cardinals Kampouris Reds 6 each Stolen bases J Martin Cardinals 8 Lavagetto Dodgers 6 Pitching Hubbell Giants 5 0 Bowman Pirates 5 0

Associated Press Bell Browns Cronin Red Sox Walker Gehringer Tigers Bonura White Sox Vosmik Stone Kubel Senators Johnson Athletics Selkirk Yankees Chapman Putlak Indians Appling White Sox Pearson Marcum Cardinals Todd Pirates Scaaeran Cardinals Galan Cubs Medwick Gil Brack Dodgers Dick Bartell Giants Medwick Cardinals Hassett Vaughan Bartell Medwreck Kampouris Reds J. Martin

Duke Alum Coombs Aims For Major League Return With Barons

Former Duke pitcher and uncle of Jack Coombs works to revive big league career with Birmingham Barons after brief Philadelphia Athletics stint in 1993. He went 3 0 to start the season, then 3 1, and dreams of 20 wins as he boosts his batting in early Keigh. The article notes his past trades via Connie Mack to Syracuse and a strong start at the plate as he eyes a comeback.

Bo Coombs Duke University Philadelphia Athletics Duke Jack Coombs Coombs Barons Connie Mack Bill Werber Mickey Cochrane Glenn Cunningham Glenn, Jr American Association Wally Moses Heinie Groh al Simmons Gaynell Tinsley

Baseball Scores From Multiple Leagues

Results from several leagues include Birmingham over Atlanta 10 to 5 and Philadelphia defeating New York 3 to 2. Chicago beats Cincinnati 5 to 2. Pensacola wins 3 to 2 over Meridian while Selma tops Mobile 8 to 5 with Jackson at Montgomery rained out. Union Springs 10 over Dothan 9. Panama City 7 over Troy 5. Andalusia 15 over Ozark 4. Jumbus 9 over St Paul 5. oO 5 over Minneapolis 1.

Alabama Union Springs Dothan Panama City Troy Andalusia Ozark

Baseball Tonight Scoring Report From Night Games

The schedule lists Birmingham at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Knoxville at Little Rock Nashville at Memphis New York at St. Louis Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington. The Yankees beat the Indians for their ninth straight victory with the seventh home run of the season.

Memphis Little Rock Nashville Birmingham Atlanta New Orleans Chattanooga Knoxville Philadelphia Cleveland New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Washington Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Alabama-Florida Seanaie _ L Union Peg Rat Andalusia Seeveey Panama City Dothan Owark Aon Southern League National League Yankees Indians

Pictured game clues and sport terms puzzle list

A dense set of crossword style clues across horizontal and vertical entries covering sports terms maps, with definitions for items such as pieces of equipment, actions, animal names, and general nouns. The list includes many multi word answers and cross-referenced letter positions to solve a themed puzzle.

Alabama Mayors Back Roosevelt Relief Plan

City Commission President Jimmie Jones of Birmingham and Mayor Wm. Gunter of Montgomery sent telegrams to the United States Conference of Mayors urging enactment of the 1.5 billion dollar Roosevelt relief appropriation. They acted as southern voices pressed for limiting relief efforts.

Washington City Commission Jimmie Jones Birmingham Wm. Gunter Montgomery United States Conference of Mayors Roosevelt Alabama

Teen About to Face Speeding Charge in Chicago Court

In Chicago on May 18 Bar lene Trenary, 18, was charged with speeding 21 miles an hour in traffic court. Judge Outrecht asked if she harms around his home on two wheels, and she replied she does not. She was ordered to bring her mother to the next hearing.

Ghicago Barlene Trenary

Forest Service Displays Conservation Exhibit in Decatur Showrooms

The U S Forest Service will display the conservation exhibit from May 19 to 22 at Hill Chevrolet Company showrooms in Decatur. The exhibit, once shown at the Texas Centennial Exposition, highlights benefits of conservation and losses from its neglect. It is free to the public with an attendant to answer questions.

U. S. Forest Service Hill Chevrolet Company Decatur

Hat thief restitution proves elusive in Portland market find

A middle aged man who spent three years tracking his stolen hat through cafes and restaurants found the headpiece in a public market. He rushed to the police to file a warrant but was told no action could be taken as the crime occurred over two years ago. He says he paid $2.65 for the hat when new.

Portland

Sports Mirror Highlights Past Years In Brief

A recap notes Glenna Collet Ware defending U S title in a year ago British women’s golf men’s top results. Bob Grove posts his fourth shutout and seventh win in eight starts as the Red Sox defeat the White Sox 2 0. Three years back Charles Horn bostel Indiana set a Big Ten half mile mark of 1 52 9. Five years ago Babe Ruth hat

Associated Press Glenna Collet Ware U. S Bob Grove Red Sox White Sox Charles Hornbostel Indiana Babe Ruth

It Happened to Dodgers It Happened to Dodgers

A recent Dodgers game featured a batter awarded four balls but not reaching first as a fielder attempted a steal on second. The play ended the inning with the third out in Brooklyn. Various sports figures and events are noted, including boxing, football hall fame elections, and racing hints from Hoof Beats.

New York Dodgers Roy Spencer Brooklyn Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Lew Tendler Quakertown Pittsburgh Pirates Cameron Dartmouth Europe Pedro Montanez Dyckman

High Jinks Mar Game At Mobile

Selma clung to the Southeastern League lead with an 8 to 5 victory over Mobile as fans protested decisions and police escorted an umpire from the field. Pensacola beat Meridian 3 to 2 in the night’s other game before rain halted Jackson Montgomery.

Pensacola Meridian Selma Mobile Jackson Montgomery Associated Press Mobiles Méridian Davis Mooney Lewis Edgeman Schwartz Decker James

Bucky Jacobs Poised for Major League Dreams

Richmond pitcher Bucky Jacobs of the University of Richmond is emerging as a major league prospect after three no hitters in five weeks. The 158 pound right hander, praised for a sharp curve, first drew attention by striking out Virginia Tech and Hampden Sydney, with scouts now watching his performance against Virginia Military Institute.

Richmond Bucky Jacobs University of Richmond Bucky Virginia Tech Hampden-Sidney Jacobs Virginia Military Institute

Stars Shine as Cubs and A's Win in Tight Contests

Bill Lee allowed six hits and two walks as the Cubs beat the Reds. Lonny Frey collected a double and triple driving in three. Lynn Nelson entered in relief for the Athletics and blanked the Yankees to earn a 3-2 comeback win. Jimmy DeShong and Ai Simmons also contributed in the summaries.

Associated Press Bill Lee Lonny Frey Cubs Lee Reds Frey Lynn Nelson Athletics Yanks A's Jimmy DeShong Ai Simmons

Caddie Car Helps Marjorie Dawson Move Golf Gear

Mrs. Marjorie Dawson of Miami Florida uses a practical device to push a caddie cart from tee to green between drives and pitches as she plays golf with her baby and clubs aboard.

Little Precious Mamma Baby Marjorie Dawson Miami Fla

The Play of Animals and Puppie Play Rehearsal

A reflection on Groos's idea that play in puppies and children is an evolutionary practice. Play arises when instincts awaken before need, serving to train for future life tasks through varied forms and social roles.

Senators Edge Red Sox 4-3 As Simmons Hits Third Homer

The Senators beat the Red Sox 4-3 after seven hits in a brisk game. Simmons belted his third homer of the year driving in two runs.

Senators Red Sox Simmons

Barons Beat Crackers 10-5 Tightens S A Standings

Birmingham Barons defeated the Atlanta Crackers 10 to 5 to gain ground in the Southern Association standings. Eddie Moore used Bill Beckman on the mound as the Barons broke a tie, scoring five early runs while limiting Atlanta to 11 hits. Hugh Casey pitched two-hitter relief as the Barons took the win.

Associated Press Irmingham Atlanta Barons Eddie Moore Bill Beckman Crackers Jones Casey Beckman Maltz Lindsey Hugh Casey Atlantans Alex Hooks Little Rocks Knoxvilles Nashville Vols Memphis Chicks

Youngsters loom as trouble makers in Southern Golf Championship

In Atlanta on May 18 the Women's Southern Golf Championship opened with veteran Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Georgia winner Dorothy Kirby among the young players in contention. Jameson posted 82 and Kirby 80 while drawing early matchups against Mrs. Robert Flick and Mrs. George Sherrill as leading contenders began bracket play. Other qualifiers included Mrs. Bee Cockrell and Frances Owen pairing, with Mrs. Jack Langdon set to face Mrs. Frank Goldwaite in early rounds.

Atlanta Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Dorothy Kirby Miss Jameson Miss Kirby

Decatur Blue Devils to Wear New Uniforms Saturday

The Decatur Blue Devils announce new blue and grey uniforms with Blue Devils on the front. They face Piny Grove at Delano Park at 3 30 Saturday, hoping to debut the outfits. Local supporters have funded most of the uniforms and an oil company will supply two new balls per game.

Decatur Blue Devils Blue Devils Piny Grove Delano Park Diamond Decatur Frank Knoblock

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