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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
5
A meeting at 7:30 tonight at the Y M C A will formalize plans for an amateur baseball circuit in North Alabama. Chairman Koenigsmark leads a cross valley cities conference to assign territories, designate home clubs, and establish gate-receipt use for expenses and potential end of season distribution.
Norwegian slugger Otto Von Porat defeats Jack Gagnon of Boston by knockout in the sixth round of a ten round match at Chicago Stadium last Wednesday night.
Babe Herman homered twice and drove in three runs as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 4 to 1. William Clark pitched well, keeping the game close until Herman's late homer with one on broke the tie. Andy Reece added a homer in the fifth to threaten a shutout. The win knotted the Dodgers with the Cardinals for first in the National League as postponed games and weather affected other pennant bids.
Sharkey sparred intensely with Johnny Grosso and King Solomon for three rounds then faced Larry Doyle and did five rounds of floor exercises. He weighed 202 pounds after training and aims for 199 for the June 12 title bout with Max Schmeling in Yankee Stadium.
Joe Pate relieved Ludolph after the sixth and pitched the final innings as the Crack edged the Barons 9 to 6, giving Pate three of four in the series. Pickering drove in four, Bennett three and scored thrice, while Red Barron started the seventh with a double. The Vols beat the Noogans 10 to 2 on a muddy field and the Pels won 12 to 3 aided by four homers.
In St Andrews Bobby Jones edged Jimmy Johnston one up after a dramatic finish at the last hole to stay in contention for the British amateur title. George Voigt and Jones both won two matches, with Voigt defeating William Campbell four and two. Other results featured Lister Hartley beating Ouimet and Von Elm falling to Hartley in morning play.
Odds of 7 to 5 are listed for Jack Sharkey to win against Max Schmeling in Yankee Stadium on June 12. Sharkey is described as in fine shape to face the German fighter.
Officials report Decatur’s population increased by 225 percent over the past decade. The gain reflects substantial growth for the city amid regional development and housing expansion.
The Decatur curb market aims to raise sales by expanding buying and selling activity at the stalls. Vendors anticipate stronger turnout as shoppers look for affordable goods and fresh produce in the marketplace.
Jimmy Hamilton, former Vol, says he will transfer the Mobile franchise to Knoxville. He proposes 000 for 51 percent of Mobile club stock and may receive 50000 for holdings in Knoxville. He asserts the deal reflects business purpose and opportunity.
Today’s baseball games include Nashville visiting Birmingham and Mobile at Memphis in the Southern League, Chattanooga at Atlanta and New Orleans at Little Rock. In the American League Chicago tours St. Louis, Detroit meets Cleveland, Washington plays Philadelphia, and Boston hosts New York. In the National League New York visits Boston, Philadelphia plays Brooklyn, Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh, and St. Louis plays Chicago.
Nashville defeated Chattanooga 10 to 2 and New Orleans beat Little Rock 12 to 3. Mobile topped Memphis 4 to 1 while Birmingham beat Atlanta 9 to 6. New York edged Washington 4 to 2 and Philadelphia edged Boston 2 to 1. Brooklyn beat New York 4 to 1. Cincinnati vs Chicago was postponed due to Carlson's death.
The University of Texas baseball champions of the Southwest conference announce three players signed by major teams. Higgins, second baseman, joins the Athletics. Ralston, left handed pitcher, signs with the Yankees. Carr, outfielder, moves to the Cardinals.
Gen Burleson of Hartselle invites civilians and military alike to rifle and pistol try-outs on Monday afternoon at the Hartselle range. Successful competitors will advance to the state and national matches on June 7 and 8 at Wetumpka with winners moving to Camp Perry in September.
Thirty eight drivers, the largest Indy 500 field since 1911, start the 18th renewal on a brick course. The race offers $115000 in prize money with stock and near stock cars returning due to engine changes from 91 1/2 to 330 cubic inches and superchargers outlawed. The riding mechanic returns beside the driver, with 5 to 10 percent of winnings for the helper.
The article notes added weight and tire strain from high speed and cornering in recent cars. It highlights the first trial of sixteen cylinder motors in American racing and cites Louie Meyer of South Gate California as a champion driver in 1928 and 1929.
Mrs E G Lovell has returned from Birmingham after visiting her sister Miss Mary Williams.
The champion Athletics won 2 to 1 yesterday as Mahaffey from Portland faced Red Sox ace Milt Gaston in a pitching duel. An error by Regan in the seventh set up Cochranes double to drive Haas home for the decisive run.
Following Johnny Watsons decision to join the Atlanta club of the Southern league Otis Kent is elected to lead Howard college team next season.
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