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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
8
Major league action featured the Hurling Question Marks of Majors edging the Old Guard by one point in Birmingham as Little Rock was defeated 4 to 3. Moore and Phillips starred for the trio with strong slates, while Goose Goslin homered for Detroit and Klein helped Philadelphia’s Chief Moore pace the Phillies past the Dodgers.
A man charged with liquor law violations appeared in police court in Greenville South Carolina on May 30. He wore a pair of shoes, trousers, and a smirched undershirt, the incident described as a comic misadventure in the courtroom.
The lineup for today's 500 mile race in Indianapolis is announced with listed drivers and car numbers. The field features top entrants vying for the classic speed showdown and prize.
A crossword style clue set references tombs at a cemetery and a war context with various across and down entries. The grid hints at memorial themes including religious or military tombs and related terms.
In a week that defied the usual slump, Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees led the majors with a .500 clip, while Billy Sullivan of Cleveland and 19 year old Buddy Lewis of Washington joined the rallying rookies. Bill Terry of the Giants remained the National League batting leader though he was used as a pinch hitter twice without a hit.
Knichel returns to Decatur Tuesday facing Bobby Samson of Los Angeles in the main event at Martin arena starting 8 20 pm. Knichel, now a light heavyweight, vows to meet any in his class. Otto Ludwig vs Tiger Long headlines the semi final as best two of three falls.
The Associated Press lists top NL marks: Batting Terry of the Giants hits 439 and Medwick of the Cardinals 371. Runs J Martin plus John Moore lead with 37 and 36. RBI Medwick 41, Leiber 38. Hits Jordan of the Bees 61, Moore tied at 60. Doubles Herman 19, Medwick 15. Triples Riggs 6, Medwick Camillia and Moore five each. Stolen bases J Martin and Galan five. Pitching Gumbert 5.0, J Dean 5-2, Johnson 4-1.
Charles H Miller, official league statistician, presents the latest Southern Leaders standings reflecting team rankings, win totals, and performance gaps across divisions. The report highlights top performers and shifts in positions as the season progresses.
Southern League Birmingham 4 Little Rock 3 Nashville 5 Knoxville 2 Chattanooga 1 New Orleans 12 Memphis 5 Chicago 8 Cincinnati 1 New York 15 Boston 0 Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 2 St. Louis 9 Pittsburgh 7 American League Detroit 4 Chicago 3 in 10 innings Only game scheduled Alabama Florida League Ozark 10 Troy 0 Andalusia 7 Abbeville 2 Dothan 9 Panama City 4 Enterprise 4 Union Springs 3 American Association Louisville 2 Indianapolis 1 Minneapolis 8 St Paul 2 Kansas City 6 Milwaukee 3 International League Baltimore 6 Newark 2 Buffalo 13 Toronto 6 Syracuse 9 Albany 2
A defendant quipped about a missing shirt during proceedings. The court, led by Recorder Wyatt Atken, sentenced the defendant to thirty days. The exchange highlighted courtroom decorum and brought a brief, pointed exchange into focus.
Delegates at the Washington state convention of master plumbers planned a test of soldering skill but session adjourned abruptly when competitors forgot their solder. Visitors and reporters were present as the contest was called off.
Pitching leaders show Schmidt of Atlanta with 16 wins and 0 losses, Thomas and Lanahan each at 12 wins, with Sharpe adding 12 wins and 9 losses. Home run leaders include L Scott of Birmingham Rich ards and Duke of Memphis with seven. R B I leader Taitt of Nashville with 50 runs batted in, Duke with 43. Stolen bases top Nonnenkamp and Weatherly with 10 and 9. Nashville leads in runs scored with 306, Atlanta 262. Atlanta allows the fewest runs at 173, Chattanooga 182.
The Alabama Hosierymen travel to Sheffield Sunday afternoon to face the Southern Rails at Sheffield Park. Right hander Fred House will start for the visitors with Bronaugh likely catching and fielding.
Today's games list matchups across Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans Memphis Nashville Knoxville Atlanta Chattanooga and regional league games Dothan Enterprise Union Springs Ozark Abbeville Panama City Troy Andalusia plus two games St Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Washington New York Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati St Louis New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston.
A year ago Kelly Petillo set a record victory in the Indianapolis 500 mile race averaging 106.24 mph. Three years earlier C V Whitney's Darb won the Withers mile at Belmont as three drivers died and Lou Meyer took the 500 race. Giants and Cardinals rallied in the National League while Helen Hicks claimed the Metropolitan golf title.
New York dispatch reports an emergency squad answered a call from John Apello's cafe. For three days his cat perched on a neighboring roof and endured starvation until the squad rescued it and it returned to work in the cafe.
Yesterday’s scores feature A Smith of the Giants with seven hitless innings in a 15 nil win to beat Boston. Goose Goslin and Clarence Phillips lead Tigers in a 4-3 ten inning win over Chicago. Chuck Klein drives in five in a 10-2 Phillies win over Brooklyn. Dizzy Dean contributes a shutout relief win as Cardinals beat Pirates 9-7. Curt Davis debuts for the Cubs in an 8-1 victory over Reds.
New York on May 30 reports industry riding the recovery crest as residential building supplies forward index. The index reached 989.0 this week, up from 9.2 last week and 70.8 a year ago, indicating renewed industrial activity.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rogers hosted a birthday party for their daughter Hendrine s third anniversary. Guests included Hollis Calvin Lee Martha Marie Roberts Leonard Willodyne Charles Lee Hill Aline Hal White Doris Edwina McAfee Mary Lois Charles Edgar Maples Dorothy Cheatham Lolett Roberts Aline Christian Eloise Rogers. They played games until 3 then enjoyed a sweet course in the dining room.
May 30 report from I T Quinn state conservation commissioner says the U S bureau of biological survey will dispatch a trapper to Russell Barbour and Macon counties to hunt coyotes seen as a menace. He estimates the pack at about 200 and that same day game warden J A Hale Greensboro reports a wolf treed by fox hounds and captured by a helper.
Stockholders of Commonwealth and Southern Corp will vote at the June 17 annual meeting on eliminating powers that let the company finance operate engineer manage and supervise activities. Meeting at Wilmington office.
Lookouts edge Atlanta 2-1 in 11 innings as Sington drives in the deciding run. Birmingham beats Travelers 4-3 to stay near third place with Little Rock. Nashville pins Knoxville 5-2 while New Orleans and Memphis split a 12-5 Pelicans win. Lanahan and Durham each allowed six hits as Lanahan earns his seventh win.
Yesterday's recap highlights Mancuso of the Giants, Klein of the Phillies, Goslin of the Tigers, Collins and Mize of the Cardinals each hitting a homer. The list shows multiple teams with power in a single day of play.
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