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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1935

Page

6

Greatest Football Seasons Predicted For Giants By Warner

The article notes coach Glenn S Warner predicting a strong season for the Giants as they travel to foreign fields to face tough teams while the Cardinals face softer matchups in their home ball yard. The Cubs, a half game behind, host a series with the Phillies Braves and Dodgers, signaling a potential shift in standings amid calls about concentrated power in the American League and potential trades. Games were rained out yesterday, leaving pundits unsure of early outcomes.

Giants Phillies Glenn S. Warner Cardinals Cubs Braves Dodgers Pattee Eatoate Yanks

Yesterday's Results in Baseball Leagues

In the Southern League Knoxville beat Atlanta 4 to 3 and Nashville defeated Chattanooga 5 to 2. The American League games New York versus Philadelphia were postponed by rain. only scheduled games shown. The National or International League matchups included Baltimore against Newark in two games listed.

Southern Knoxville Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga New York-Philadelphia Philadelphia New York

Campbell 10 Sail On September 12

Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Bluebird racer prepared for a return to England after official word confirmed a land speed record of 301.1292 mph on the Bonneville salt flats. Officials had mistakenly overruled earlier speed readings, but Campbell remained delighted and ready to depart New York on September 12 aboard the Bluebird.

Russell J. Newland Associated Press Salt Lake City Malcolm Campbell England American Automobile Association Campbell New York Salt Plain

Trojans Face Rebuild After Weak 1934 Grid Season

USC coach Howard Jones declares the 1934 Trojans must slim the squad to boost strength and discipline. He emphasizes smaller, capable linemen, adds open offense only if players can handle it, and prioritizes ambition over star power.

Paul Zimmerman Associated Press Los Angeles Giants University of Southern California Howard Jones Troy Trojan Jones

Perry Proves Consistent In Tennis Play

Forest Hills September four AP reports Fred J. Perry of England shows a single virtue none of the other contenders in the United States men's national singles championship can claim.

Perry Forest Hills N. Y Fred J. Perry England

Take Undue Chances Aims to Be American First Foreigner Title Holder

A racer named Take Undue Chances seeks the first foreigner title in an American event, aiming for a historic breakthrough. The contender faces tough international rivals and national interest grows as the competition nears.

Southern teams in secret drill in SEC camps

In Atlanta Georgia September 4 AP adverse weather and barred gates tamper with football drills across SEC camps. Florida opened late under Dutch Stanley while Tennessee coach Britton restricts public access after a two day workout. Georgia Georgia Tech Sewanee LSU and others conduct early practice with key players named and focus on offense defense and leadership roles.

Atlanta Dutch Stanley Florida Bill Britton Fecebaees Vols Britton Bob Neyland Georgia Harry Mehre Bulldogs Sewanee Georgia Tech Lefty Eubanks Macon Golden Tornado Hoot Gibson Louisiana State Baton Rouge L. L

Southern Leaders Compiled by The Associated Press

Baseball statistics compiled by Charles H. Miller show season leaders across teams. Highlights include Browne of Nashville and Gleeson of New Orleans leading in hits and runs batted in, with Weatherly and Nonnenkamp cited for stolen bases and other clubs noted for double plays and runs.

Associated Press Charles H. Miller League Rete G. AB. R. H. Pet. Taitt Nash Browne Reese Mem Shirley Gleeson N.O Hutcheson Memphis Milnar N. O Touchstone Durham Atlanta Chaplin Little Rock New Orleans Weatherly New Orl Nonnenkamp

South Has More High Class Teams In College Football

The piece surveys national football power shifts, noting California, Michigan, Notre Dame faltering while Alabama and Pittsburgh face declines. It highlights Stanford as a Pacific Coast favorite with California and Washington possible challengers, and mentions St Marys Santa Clara and San Francisco as strong non conference teams. It also notes coaching changes at California and new staffs at Idaho and Montana with Ohio State tipped as strongest in the Big Ten.

California Michigan Notre Dame Alabama Pittsburgh Southern California Stanford Pacific Coast Washington Thornhill Seaon St. Mary's Santa Clara University of San Francisco Koth Allison Ingram Idaho Montana Ohio State

Pitching Styles and Relief Roles Across Baseball Eras

The article compares pitching approaches of Dean brothers versus the Giants’ top staff, noting youthful leverage pitchers and the value of quick recuperation. It highlights aging arms, relief needs, and players like Marberry as exemplars of durability and speed in late innings.

St Louis Cardinals Giants Dean Brothers New York Deans Hal Schumacher Carl Hubbell Bud Parmelee Slick Castleman Freddie Fussimmons

Lowly Smokies Upset Cracker Outfit in Southern League

The Knoxville Smokies defeated the league leading Atlanta Crackers 4 to 3 as a bad throw by Atlanta shortstop Buster Chatham allowed the winning run. Joe Hutcheson homered for the Cracker in the third. Nashville beat Chattanooga 8 to 2 behind Elam pitching. Martin had a three base hit for Nashville.

Associated Press Atlanta Crackers Knoxville Smokies Knoxville Buster Chatham Atlanta Joe Hutcheson Chattanooga Val Hurler Martin Nashville Outfit

Conference football preseason outlook from southern to northern powerhouses

The piece surveys teams across the nation with Minnesota Purdue Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern and Iowa State noted for varying prospects. It highlights Alabama Louisiana Georgia North Carolina State North Carolina Duke Tennessee and Texas programs as strong contenders in the South with several mentions of strong material and coaching changes. Wisconsin and Purdue receive optimism while Michigan appears unlikely to contend at the top.

Minnesota Bierman Bernie Bierman Bo McMillan Hoosiers Purdue Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Waldorf Dick Hanley Iowa State South Texas Carolinas Mason-Dixon Line North Alabama University of Louisiana Georgia North Carolina State North Carolina Duke Tennessee Rice Texas Christian Southern Methodist University of Texas Sutherland Panther

Giants, Phillies spark memory of tight pennant chase

Today a year ago, the Giants took two from the Phillies and led the National League by seven games. The record reflects a moment of dominance as the pennant race swung in the Giants favor.

Associated Press Giants Phillies Olin Dutra Frank Walsh Lefty Grove Athletics Red Sox

Harvard to Install Dick Harlow as Coach and New Staff

The East sees a bold shift with Dick Harlow named head coach at Harvard and a new staff replacing Casey. Critics note ending the graduate coaching era and expect improved football, with the season’s highlight likely the reliance on All America Board authenticity.

Dick Harlow Casey Harvard Crisler Princeton Gale Crimson

National League playoff prospects and remaining games

The piece shows projections for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Braves within the NL and Yankees, Tigers, and Indians in the AL. It lists each team's remaining opponents and total games left, with final standings estimates and playoff chances based on current records.

St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Kelsey Ores Bengals New York Yankees Terry Aang Ph Leen Giants Fred Merkle Homer Cubs Pirates Detroit Yankees St. Louis Pidelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Cards Philadelphia Pitts Bostonburgh Soelienats Chicago Cubs Boston Mage Brooklyn Philade Ginetanatt Cardinale New York Cleveland Broston Chicago Philadelphi Washington

Baseball Leaderboard Snippets Mixed From Unclear Source

Fragmented stats show leaders in runs RBIs hits doubles triples and home runs across teams including Cardinals Giants Cubs Reds and Tigers. Players named include Medwick Greenberg Foxx Gehrig and Foxx with varying counts and team affiliations obscured by OCR errors.

Medwick Cardinals Galan Cubs Berger Me Cardinals Herman Ros Ema Cubs Aleg Crbodman Reds Ott Giants Braves Martin Gastleman Dean Woosmik Indians Myer Senators Gehrig Greenberg Greenberg Tigers Gelprig Yankees Comees Athletics Veemik Reenberg Tigers Vesmik Ind Ohmik Stone Foxx Athletics Werber Red Sox Pitting Allewanken

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