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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
6
Lefty Grove eyes surpassing his 1931 form as he powers the Athletics with seven wins and four shutouts this season. A 2-0 White Sox win highlighted Grove’s outing, while Alvin Crowder and Carl Hubbell corked strong showings for their clubs. The Cardinals stay ahead of the Giants as several pennant races tighten.
Dynamite Joe Dillman the mean Greek faces Johnny Marrs in a highly anticipated Decatur bout. Eddie Wayland vs Mickey McGuire opens the card in a grudge match after McGuire defeated Wayland by disqualification last week. An expected large crowd will pack the arena with the first bout at 8 30 p m.
Three American players reach the golf championship in Southport. Charlotte Glutting of New Jersey defeats Dorothy Pearson on the 21st hole after turning four down with four to play. Marion Miley of Kentucky overcomes Stella Franklin 7 and 6, and Mrs Crews beats Nell Forrest 3 and 2. Patty Berg loses to Molly Gourlay one up on the 18th. Leona Cheney falls to Jean Hamilton one up on the last hole.
AP Sports writer recaps wild season notes as Dizzy Dean and Virgil Davis clash on and off the field. Mentions printers teased by Brusie Ogrodski, possible Lasky trammee, and other sports bits from college golf to Berlin Olympics.
The state issues strict fishing rules effective May 20 1936 prohibiting taking catching or killing freshwater fish by gill nets nets or explosives or poisonous substances. A permit system for fish traps is required with board approval and a penalty on violation under Act No 240.
Eddie Chocki lined a bases loaded single in the eighth to lift Birmingham past Atlanta 4-2, ending the Barons' skid and snapping the there 10 game win streak by the Crackers.
Yesterday's stars featured Carl Hubbell of the Giants overpowering the Pirates with runners on, Babe Herman and the Reds exploiting Dodger hurlers for a triple and a double, Bob Grove of the Red Sox limiting the White Sox to four hits in a scoreless duel with Vernon Kennedy. Augie Galan sparked the Cubs with two doubles and a single in five trips against Bees, Pepper Martin powered Carolina's 14 hit attack on Phillies pitching, and Alvin Crowder of the Tigers added five hits against the Senators.
The article surveys veteran left handers across the majors noting stars like Hubbell, Gomez, and Hallahan, plus long careers of Whitehill, Brandt, and Hallahan. It recalls historic southpaws such as Waddell, Plank, and Marquard, contrasting eras and curves with longevity and effectiveness.
Indianapolis May 19. Drivers known for daredevil stunts enter the 500 mile race on May 30. Wilbur Shaw, hometown favorite, leads after a 25 mile qualifying run at 117 mph on under two gallons of fuel, with bursts to 120 mph. Shaw, runner up in 1933 and 1935, seeks victory. Other entrants include Cliff Bergere Lucky Teeter Babe Stapp Jimmy Snyder and more.
Birmingham Barons halted the Atlanta Crackers by a 4-2 score to snap a ten game losing skid. Galvin delivered a clutch two run single in the seventh after Atlanta went ahead 2-1. Cihocki added two more RBIs in the eighth as Birmingham pulled away.
Scores show Birmingham beat Atlanta 4 2 while Knoxville-New Orleans and Ormands had rain delays. Chicago routed Boston 7 2. St Louis topped Philadelphia 11 6. New York 4 beat Pittsburgh 2. Cincinnati 9 defeated Brooklyn 6. Detroit 7 over Washington 1. Boston 2 over Chicago 0. Albany 1 Newark 0 in International League. Milwaukee 11 over St Paul 3. Minneapolis 24 over Kansas City 10. San Antonio 5 over Fort Worth 4. Houston 2 over Tulsa 0. Oklahoma City 10 over Galveston 6. Dallas 2 over Beaumont 1 in ten innings. American Association and Alabama Florida League games rained out or postponed due to wet fields.
Atlanta at Birmingham Knoxville at New Orleans Chattanooga at Memphis Nashville at Little Rock Union Springs at Abbeville Panama City at Ozark Enterprise at Troy Andalusia at Dothan Chicago at Boston St. Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis
A look back notes U S defeated Mexico 4 1 in the North American zone Davie cup tennis final last year with John Whitehead of the White Sox earning a sixth straight pitching win. Also mentions Kid Chocolate and world featherweight bout results from years ago and a five year old Athletics shutout of the Tigers.
The Chamber of Commerce assists in organizing a Red Cross first aid training course. Those seeking instruction should register at the chamber offices promptly to help determine class size.
Promoter Mike Jacobs promotes a massive heavyweight bout as Joe Louis headlining with Max Schmeling on June 18 at Yankee Stadium. Advance tickets near half a million dollars. ringside price at 40 dollars fuels brisk sales and potential price hikes to attract high rollers. Analysts note Louis’s drawing power eclipses the matchup’s competitive edge, with Schmeling viewed as a durable challenger amid high public interest.
The Daily counted a victory over Goodyear in the opening softball game as Rice hit a four-base single to right in the ninth to bring home the winning run. Two extra innings followed a seven-inning regulation, finishing with a 3-3 deadlock before Rice delivered the decisive score.
The Business Men secured a 5 to 4 win over Alabama Mills No. 1 yesterday to start the 1936 softball season. Sam White and Roy Poteet pitched effectively and timely hits produced the victory.
Boxing experts debate not if Louis will win but how long Schmeling can last. The 1938 matchup faces questions of durability and power as Louis, labeled the Bomber, seeks to defend against Schmeling who takes a 30 percent gate cut. With Madison Square Garden set to name a challenger by August 1, the focus also lies on whether the winner might meet Braddock next.
The Tennessee Valley horse show under St. John’s Church Guild will be held at Benson Field Friday night June 26 at eight o’clock. Central committee includes F. D. PeepLes Mrs Irwin Mitchell and Mrs W B Edmundson with chairs for tickets advertising grounds seating refreshments and more. Entries already signified and plans call for the largest Valleve show yet with floodlit ring and box seats plus ample parking.
The passage discusses Braddock facing any opponent the Garden can arrange or Jacobs stepping in to promote a title bout in September, outlining two possible paths for the boxing schedule.
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