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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1935
Page
6
Frank Thomas analyzes Alabama's rebuilt lineup after major losses, estimating the Crimson Tide will not reach championship form. He surveys SEC contenders including Tennessee, LSU, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Tulane, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Notre Dame's improving program, noting coaching changes and returning stars shaping the race.
New York report repeats Columbia University coach Lou Little on linemen charging low to strike first. He describes stance, head targeting solar plexus, and varying start positions for tackles, with centers and guards learning to pass and block to disrupt the defense.
Atlanta September 3. Only a few veterans were missing from Southeastern Conference camps as 13 teams began four weeks of practice. Georgia and Florida joined 11 others in initial drills, with Auburn Tennessee Alabama Vanderbilt Tulane Mississippi State and others reporting large squads and a handful of absentees noted at several schools.
The TVA Ramblers were routed 19 to 4 by All-Stars in the first game but defeated 7 to 1 by Decatur Daily in the nightcap. Goree led TVA with 2 for 3 while Barron Vinson Rice and Humphrey produced two hits each for The Daily, which also bashed three triples.
The piece notes Stokes as an aide to coach Sasse and praises Sasse’s material for the Maroons. Armstrong is highlighted as a top passer among South teams. Mississippi and Sewanee are seen as short of depth and unlikely contenders for the title.
Fred Perry defeated Parker 6-4 6-2 6-1 in the fourth round. The defending champion capitalized on Parker’s reluctance, delivering a harshly efficient display that left Parker’s Davis Cup prospects in doubt and underscored Perry’s top form.
Yesterday's reports highlight Tigers pitchers holding White Sox to five hits while Pete Fox drove in four runs with homers and two singles in game two. Reds pitcher Lou Warneke notches his 16th win backed by Herman and Schott. Cardinal infielder Paul Andrews and Dizzy Dean appearances, plus Red Sox and Senators extras feature Cronin's clutch RBI spree and Wilson's 11th inning homer.
The Business and Alabama Hosiery Yannigans meet at Delano Park in the afternoon at six o'clock for the semi final soft tournament action with top status in the event.
Memphis split two games with a 4 3 loss and 1 behind the pitching of Clay Touchstone. Willie Chick tied the second game with a homer in the eighth. The Travelers also beat Knoxville 5 to 3 and 5 to 2 as Zack led the charge. New Orleans and Birmingham split, Eddie Rose homered in both games. Nashville beat Atlanta 11 to 5. rain halted the second game at 0 0.
ST LOUIS September 3 Lawson Little 24 year old Stanford student and holder of both the British and Jr amateur crowns says he will enter the national amateur golf tournament next year if allowed He compares golf to a blood it will keep him playing until he is 80 and plans to defend his national title at Cleveland next month.
The Goodyear Wingfoots defeat Hosierymen 4 to 1 in a 46 game season summary. Joe Sodldwire compiled stats with L. R. Barron official scorer. Goodyear and Hosierymen played 46 games, with 88 hits for 246 runs, including seven home runs and 64 doubles.
In the season standing report Chattanooga executed 143 double plays while Knoxville totaled 131. The scoring ledger shows New Orleans with 725 runs and Nashville opponents at 580 while Atlanta allowed 520 runs.
University of Alabama prep for opening game as 56 candidates begin training under coach Frank Thomas. Captain Jim Walker and quarterback Riley Smith lead the squad in early workouts, with Tilden Campbell named an assistant backfield coach replacing John Hurty Cain.
Auburn candidates faced rigorous drills as Coach Meagher announced all rostered players present after rolling the list yesterday. The workout focused on hardening and conditioning to sharpen the squad.
Scores from the Southern League show Chattanooga 5 tied with Knoxville 5 and Nashville 11 to Atlanta 5 with rain interrupting a second game. In Birmingham New Orleans and Memphis posted wins while Little Rock beat the teams. American League games included Detroit 6-5 over Chicago 1-0 and Boston 9-2 over Washington 8-5 with rain affecting the first game.
Chicago defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 while Philadelphia faced New York with rain delays. St Louis led Pittsburgh 4 to 3 after 5 innings when darkness halted play. Boston and Brooklyn games were also rained out.
Toronto defeated Rochester in a doubleheader second game lasting 17 innings. Buffalo fell to Montreal while Syracuse and Albany registered moderate wins. Baltimore Newark game was postponed due to rain.
The Pirates defeated the Red Sox 4 to 3 and 4 to 1 at Fenway Park, with Paul Dean earning his 16th win and Diszy notching his 23rd as Boston failed to protect leads. Disjoint scores left 25,000 fans watching 24 innings of baseball across two games.
Schedule lists five basketball matchups with venues in Atlanta Knoxville Memphis New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga New York Philadelphia. The card notes Atlanta at Knoxville and Memphis at New Orleans with Nashville at Chattanooga plus New York at Philadelphia and a numbered annotation.
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