Perry Wins Opening Cup Match for England
A report indicates Perry wins the opening cup match while England takes the American League lead away from the Yankees. The piece mentions the Tigers, Cubs, and Yan Cubs in brief, fragmentary fashion.
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
2
A report indicates Perry wins the opening cup match while England takes the American League lead away from the Yankees. The piece mentions the Tigers, Cubs, and Yan Cubs in brief, fragmentary fashion.
Albert Riley Jr profiles the Thomasville Orioles as they surge with four straight wins. The piece highlights improved pitching by Picker ing Trainor Flora and McKenzie, a dramatic center field catch by Beverly Ferrell, and editorial thoughts on weather and travel affecting the club.
Albany July 27 Harry Cole outfielder Americus edged catcher Sam Narron Albany for the top batting average. Cole hit .348 while Narron stood at .347 with Snyder at .355 but limited at bats. Strott led in at bats with .364 though few plate appearances. Saurbrun Tallahassee topped pitchers with 15 wins and 3 losses for a .833 ERA.
New York July 27 The American League batting race saw a major shift as Bob Johnson of the Athletics fell from the lead to fifth place. Joe Vosmik of Cleveland surged 12 points to take the .357 average lead while Arky Vaughan of Pittsburgh moved closer in the NL with a 393 average after a 12 point gain. Medwick of St. Louis followed with a .380 after a 12 point rise. The top ten regulars in each league are listed. Kara Coast yields fluorspar. Archangel mines in the USSR coast prepare 10,000 tons for spring shipping. Fluorspar supports aluminum manufacturing.
Tallahassee upset Americas 9 to 5 in ten innings as the Capitals defeated the Cardinals. Panhandle rains postponed Panama City games while Thomasville sought a fifth win in four days, and Albany's Travs beat the Moultrie Steers 3 to 2 on Bowen's homer and Kinsel's strong pitching.
Matchups listed for Panama City versus Thomasville, Tallahassee versus Americus, Moultrie versus Albany, Boston versus Philadelphia, Washington against New York, Detroit at Cleveland, Chicago versus St. Louis, St. Louis at Pittsburgh with two, Cincinnati versus Chicago with two, New York at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at Boston. Results show Birmingham 5 Atlanta 4, Chattanooga 5 Memphis 1 2, Knoxville 1 New Orleans 0 4. Tonight’s games include Atlanta at Birmingham Memphis at Chattanooga and Little Rock at Nashville with Knoxville at New Orleans.
A reminiscence from Waynes describes teens debating beer prices Coke and Dr Pepper taste differences and the appeal of iced coffee tea and pineapple drinks. They note ale ban despite six percent content and discuss local prohibition quirks and curious drink choices among youths.
Chicago July 27 Discovery the boss horse of the American handicap division aimed for his sixth win in as many weeks in the $10 000 added Arlington Handicap. Alfred G Van derbilt's Display son carried 135 pounds over a mile and a quarter while Stand Pat Canadian champion was 5 to 1 and Riskulys California star 8 to 1 in betting.
Rome Ga July 27 Carrollton Lindale East Point and Gainesville compete for the north Georgia spot in the state American Legion sandlot baseball tournament. Carrollton faces Lindale and Gainesville meets East Point in opening play.
Fred Perry and H. W. Austin defeated US players Wilmer Allison and Don Budge in five and four sets respectively, giving Great Britain a clean sweep in the defense of the Davis Cup as Wimbledon opened.
Wimbledon crowd of 15 000 sees J W Bunny Austin defeat Wilmer Allison 6-2 2-6 4-6 7-5 in the opening singles as the British defense begins. Allison battles to the end but falls just short in the decisive set amid cheering and a dramatic finish.
Gainesville advanced by defeating Rome 7 to 2 in a seven inning semifinal cut short by darkness after rain delayed play. Carrollton crushed Dallas 15 to 2 while Lindale beat Marietta 8 to 4 and East Point eliminated LaGrange 14 to 3.
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