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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
16
Cardinals and Reds launch a four game series at Sportsman’s Park as both clubs chase streaks in a crowded National League race. Cincinnati rode a ten game win streak with a 6-1 win over the Giants while St Louis beat Boston to extend its own streak to seven.
New York May 26 A 20 man USC squad heads into the qualifying trials of the 63rd I C 4A meet as strong favorites to defend the team title. Analysts project USC around 56 points in the 16 finals, well ahead of 1938's figure and far above all rivals. USA is expected to win six events and place in 12 of 12 entries, leaving little chance for others to challenge the Trojans.
Patrolman Charles Price stopped a steamroller rolling along a city street and charged the operator with driving a steamroller while intoxicated. The incident occurred in Alabama on May 26.
Secretary Wallace said the United States would call an international conference this summer or fall to seek ways to improve cotton prices and divide world markets equitably among all exporting nations.
Southern League Nashville defeats Little Rock 13 to 4 as rain affects other games. National League Cincinnati tops New York 6 1 while Brooklyn wins 8 2 over Pittsburgh and Philadelphia defeats Chicago 8 7 St Louis 7 Boston 1. American League New York 5 Detroit 2 Cleveland 11 Boston 0 Washington 4 St Louis 0. Southeastern League Mobile 2 Gadsden 0 Pensacola 8 Anniston 1 Jackson 10 Montgomery 0 second game called in 4th inning rain Selma Meridian rained out.
A slate of matchups includes Memphis at Atlanta, Birmingham at Nashville, Little Rock at Chattanooga, New Orleans at Knoxville, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Cincinnati at St Louis, Montgomery at Jackson, Gadsden at Mobile, Anniston at Pensacola, and Selma at Meridian.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Funderburk and daughter Peggy Merrill spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Levie Merrill. Miss Evie Ryan dined with Miss Irene Patterson. Ollie Camp, Mrs. Davie Morgan and three sons left May 23 for Idaho California Oklahoma and other interests. Ina Neill and Lizzie Neill visited Mrs. Lillian Patterson. Robert Patterson and baby from New Mexico plan a June or July visit. Myra Lee Adams visits Awger Cobb in Indiana. Virginia Patterson suffers finger infection last week. Wade West of Falkville visited Truman Ryan’s sister. Otto Holloway and sons plan a trip to New York. he will study there and attend the world’s fair. Mary Ben Carpenter and Rubye Welch plus others leave May 30 for California to attend the fair and visit other points. Lola Lindler visited Irene Patterson on Monday.
Hank Greenberg declines Tigers manager offer and Giants eye Heinie Groh at the coast. Lefty Grove seeks the author of Old Man Mose is Dead. Dodgers note Baron of Poffenberger may be out. Buffalo Evening News doubts Jules Audy’s platinum hair. Cleveland may name 14th manager before season end.
A collection of quick sketches and rumors from sports and society pages. Mentions include Lou Gehrig references, Elmer in the royal family, a two mile duel between Walter Meir Wissorain and Greg Rice, and Gulfport seeking a major league or class AA club for next year with fishing suggestions.
Bill Holt of Syracuse New York beat Kenneth Thom 3 and 2 to reach the British amateur golf championship semi finals. Dick Chapman of Greenwich Connecticut fell to Anthony Duncan of the Welsh army. Holt remains the sole American survivor among five starters after Alex Kyle eliminated Jim Bruen of Ireland.
Shelby county voters approved repeal of long standing prohibition laws by a 20 to landlide margin, reflecting the influence of political leader E H Crump and the city’s dominant power in Memphis.
In a crowded stadium, the steel workers edged Alabama Hosiery 9 to 8 as Disco sparked a late comeback with a two run lead in the sixth. Ed Brazelton caught a last frame center field fly to seal the win for Cisco as notable performances from Jackson and Whittaker stood out.
Cooper-Wells defeats Vaughan's 11 to 10 in a tense opening frame. Glenn Smith hit two homers for Vaughan's, while Cooper-Wells riders Wade and Weinberg contributed in relief as McCulloch and Briscoe swapped in and out. Umpires Aday and Yarbrough.
Henry Armstrong, who bruised both hands punching Ernie Rodierick's Gibraltar jaw, will rest and train in July for a rematch with Lou Ambers in New York on August 9. Doctors in Paris and London monitor recovery as no bones are broken but hands swell.
Game time moved to 2 30 P M Saturday at Alabama Park between Merrimack of Huntsville and Alabama Hosiery Mills. Merrimack has beaten Scottsboro Laundry 2 1 and Pulaski 4 1 in the season's early games. Taylor Myers drove in the winning run in the ninth, and brothers McMurtrie will face each other with Merrimack’s third baseman opposite Alabama Hosiery Mills catcher. The Hosierymen travel to Cullman Sunday for a return with St Bernard College.
Lauderdale and Colbert districts report high muddy streams. Bass and crappie bite live minnows and artificial bait below Wilson and Wheeler dams. Prospects vary by location with some clear pockets and others heavily muddy. weekend fishing best in clear sloughs and river nooks with plugs.
The British press hailed Ambers as a sensational and thorough winner after a powerfully built first round he dominated the bout from then on. Referee Wilfred Smith called it the cleanest championship fight ever witnessed.
Across clues list various definitions from tree to cross and arch words. Down clues mirror wordplay with terms like conceal domes and three legged stands. Answer to previous puzzle note indicates it is a continuation in a newspaper puzzle column.
Little Rock Travellers faced a harsh defeat as Nashville Vols battered pitchers in a 13 to 4 rout. Gene Hassan led the attack with 15 hits worth of offense while Lou Krausse and Rufus Meadows each yielded six hits and 11 runs before Bill Sayles relieved. Rain halted remaining first division games, delaying top-four matchups.
Batting leaders include Foxx Boston 373 and McQuinn St. Louis 48 hits. Pitching leads Ruffing New York 7 0 and Wyatt Brooklyn 4 0. Other stats list McQuinn Hoag and Greenberg in various categories with teams Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago.
Miss Louise Murphy visits sister Mrs Elliott Owens and Mrs Susie Clemons with son Tommie Jr. Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert Blankenship stay with Mr and Mrs Son King Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Walter McGhee shop in Decatur Saturday. Miss Louise and Walter M Cle-
Decatur fans celebrate the return of Rudy Knox to team with Villain Jack Steele against Billy Fox and Billy Collins. The American Legion plans a semi final card with four amateur boxers in three round bouts, with selections expected today and announcement tomorrow.
The agriculture department reports 1938 cotton production excluding linters at 11,943,000 bales, down from 18,946,000 in 1937. July 1, 1938 area under cultivation 25,018,000 acres vs 34,000,000. lint yield 2358 pounds per acre vs 269.9. cottonseed 5,310,000 tons vs 8,246,000. ginnings 11,944,340 bales vs 18,945,022.
Gene Sarazen, in the Metropolitan Open at Westchester Country Club, complains greens are too soft and slow due to water sprinklers, after posting 73 in the first round. John Bulla shoots 68 to lead, with Sam Snead Hogan Turnesa at 69 and Mangrum at 70 as the field narrows for tomorrow's final 36 holes.
Mrs Delia King was killed by an auto while crossing the highway. Jim King died soon after. Burial took place at Mt Tabor cemetery on Sunday. The community recalls condolences from friends and neighboring families.
Mons were weekend guests of Mrs. Susie Clemons in Natural Bridge. Mrs Ona Barber and children visited their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Elliott Owens. Mr and Mrs Howard Slaten and children called on Mrs Walter McGhee and Mrs Evelyn Alexander Monday. Mr and Mrs Marvin McGhee and son Kirkland visited Mr and Mrs Walter McGhee and family Sunday. Mrs Evelyn Alexander spent part of Monday afternoon with Mrs Mac McCant.
Huntsville visitors Miss Ruby Morrison and Miss Dorothy Morrison spent a weekend with relatives. Miss Ophelia Martin of Decatur joined Miss Davie Lee Grantland for a weekend. Athens College hosted the Maynite with Ethel and Pauline Phillips Rev and Mrs S W Brooks and family among attendees. Local families from Austinville and Decatur visited and youth groups met Friday night. Herbert Ferguson attended college commencement services in Athens. Bobby Morrison from Huntsville visited grandmother Mrs Ferguson. Mrs T C Ellis of Manchester Tenn. stays with her sister Mrs Gilmer. Mr and Mrs F F Tidwell of Decatur visited F D Lile Tuesday.
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