Decatur Boxers Edge Jackson In Close Armory Meet
Decatur’s boys’ boxing team defeated Jackson Mississippi at the Armory with two victories one by default and a draw. Notable bouts saw Shirley knocked out by Farr after a fierce exchange while Mims and Sherman collided heavily, and Davis Worley fought to a draw amid a bloody, action packed program.
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Decatur
Jackson
Sherman
Ippi
Mims
Je Ee
Furr
É¢Ach
Shirley
Wicked
Sherley
Shir
Furius
Cook
Elam
James Mul- Dude Roberts
J. Rton
Exiwards
Harris Station
Harold Self
C. P. Miller
Self
Nart Crow
Bryan McAfee
Emil Kotcher
Golden Gloves
Chambama
Jorerice
Drunkenness case opens with drinking remark at court
In Overloading Pennsylvania on August 1 a man arrested for drunkenness faces a court session. The exchange turns on his claim of consuming twelve beers, prompting a judge’s sharp rebuttal about admissible conduct.
Riverside and Goodyear Sweep Softball Showdowns
Riverside blanks Alabama Hosiery 5 2 behind Sonny Todd four hitter as Gooper-Wells edges Goodyear 13 10 in a high scoring doubleheader. Alabama’s Roy Poteet hits a homer but Riverside’s Clyde Smith and Nalon Sanders pace the offense with two singles each. Goodyear battles back but falls short as Bill Higdon and Mills combine on the mound.
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Sonny” Todd
Riverside Boys
Alabama
Gooper-Wells
Goodyear
Roy Poteet
Flynn
Aday
McElhannon
Robinson
AHM
Clyde Smith
Nalon Sanders
Humpy” Campbell
Campbell
Buck Robinson
Joe Flynn
Joe Cottrell
Riverside
Poteet
Johnson
Todd
H. Brazerton
Smith and
C.W
Cooper-Wells
Mills
Higdon
Fabric Makers
Rudolph Smith
Garnett
Olen’ Drake
Ea Smith
Bill Francis
Bill
Raymond Parks
B. Vernon
A. Vernon
Mitchell
Culver
Collings
Isbell
Ed Smith
Drake
Charley Higdon
R. H. E. Cooper
Augusta Team Wins Legion Title
The Batter Post of Augusta defeated the DeKalb Barons 6 to 0 to win the American Legion sandlot baseball championship of Georgia in a best two of three series. This marks Augusta’s second state title and earns a spot in the Southeastern tournament on August 12 in Columbia, South Carolina. Battey Post had won the opener 13 to 2.
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Augusta
DeKalb Barons
American Legion
Georgia
Columbia
S. C
Battey Post
Barons
Pirates Bring in Giant Lefthander Gee for 1940 Pitching
Pittsburgh sues for relief as Bill Benswanger and Pie Traynor arrange a major trade to acquire John A. Gee Jr. The 23 year old left hander stands nine feet tall in rumors, weighs 215 pounds, and has starred for Syracuse with 17 wins and 11 losses. Five figure cash accompanies four players to be named next spring. Gee will join the Pirates September 10 if Syracuse is out of the International playoffs.
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Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Bill Benswanger
Pie Traynor
John A. Gee, Jr
Syracuse
University of Michigan
Gee
Bucs
VOLS In Second Place In League
The Nashville Volunteers moved to second in the Southern Association after a 6 to 4 win over the Atlanta Crackers. Birmingham’s Barons’ basement bump helped the Vols by beating the Crackers, who dropped to third behind the Memphis Chicks.
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VOLS
Larry Gilbert
Nashville Volunteers
Southern Association
Birmingham
Barons
Gilberts
Atlanta Crackers
Crackers
Memphis Chicks
First Food Purchases Start In Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama the first purchases using the Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation stamp books will be made today after the stamp books were distributed yesterday.
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Birmingham
Ala
Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation
Kink in Yankee armor shifts World Series odds
Baseball writers in Cincinnati note a weakening Yankee attack led by Frankie Crosetti Tommy Henrich and Babe Dahlgren. Reds may challenge New York as Del Baker in Detroit predicts a strong Reds run and a possible World Series matchup.
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Associated Press
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Fountain Square
Reds
New York
Yankees
Frankie Crosetti
Tommy Henrich
Babe Dahlgren
Yankee
del Baker
Detroit Tigers
Del
Yanks
Baseball Results by The Associated Press
National League no games scheduled. Meridian 4 5 Selma 2 7 both seven innings. Montgomery 9 Jackson 8 Gadsden 7 Mobile 4 eleven innings. Pensacola 6 Anniston 5 eleven innings.
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Associated Press
Meridian
Selma
Montgomery
Jackson
Gadsden
Mobile
Pensacola
Anniston
Baseball schedule features cross league matchups across cities
Today's games list pairings including New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St. Louis Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Washington Birmingham at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Little Rock at Nashville Memphis at Knoxville Gadsden at Mobile Anniston at Pensacola Montgomery at Jackson Selma at Meridian
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Ww L. Pet
Memphis
Nashville
Atlanta Ee
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Birmingham Ee
Litt Rock
New Orleans Eseste
Pet
Ww. L
New York
Pebeyacraeaateras
Boston
Chicago
PS Eeree
Cleveland Ateesere
Detroit Siemarere Mts
Washington Eree
Siisee
Philadelphia St. Louis
L. Pet
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn New York
Philadelphia
Ae LL
Pensacola
Jackson
Selma .Ro
Anniston
Montgomery _ snidicae
Mobile A
Meridian
Ee Ee
National League
Brooklyn
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Southern League
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Little Rock
Briez Chats About Sports
Eastern critics label Bobby Riggs our No 1 Jennifer a volatile performer. Pennsylvania referees discuss bringing an outsider to Randle Nova vs Galento. Tulane coach calls for blocking backs to help. Eddie Mead buys stake in a LA chop suey joint. The Red Sox saved baseball from the dictators by th e Yanks, while the Browns ou tersocked the Sox.
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Bobby Riggs
Jennifer
Pennsylvania
Randle Nova
Galento
Red Dawson
Tulane
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Red Sox
Browns
Sox
Cincinnati admirers seek day for War ren G Giles and more
Cincinnati backers push a Warren G Giles day to honor the Red Sox figures. Bob Quinn of Boston urged for gate inclusion after letting Bil go to Redland. a Richmond toss caused umpire Callegan hospitalization. Grand circuit Goshen trots meet uses a starting gate. Daytona Beach coaching school August 21 26 features Bernie Bierman Frank Thomas and Frank Leahy with sponsors George Trogdon and L L M Lucas. Ripley's Globe Trotters ride 44 straight wins. Junior Hall of Fame notes Lefty Brigman of Durham no hitters and local youths Herbert Forster Clarke achievements mentioned.
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Cincinnati
Warren G. Giles
Bill M’kechnie
Redios
O. K
Bob Quinn
Boston
Bil
Redland
Richmond
Jimmy Callegan
Goshen
Bernie
Bierman
Frank Thomas
Frank Leahy
Daytona Beach
Fla
George Trogdon
L. L. M'Lucas
Jacksonville
Sanford
Bob Ripley
Junior
Left
Brigman
Durham
N. C
American Legion
Bill Herbert
Bay City
Mid
Douglas Forster
Eau Claire
Wis
Homer Clarke
Lewiston
N. Y
North Star convention and church revival in Cullman County
A large Cullman County crowd attended the North Star convention at West Point where a 12 night revival began Sunday at 7 45 p m at the Church of Christ led by Rev Albert Holland of Memphis Tennessee Public invited nightly Also noted are visits and social calls among local residents including Mr McWillight guests of Mr and Mrs J H Rigby and several ladies visiting churches and shops in Cullman plus building work and neighborly visits among Rigby Blevins and Bond families.
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West Point
Church of Christ Here
Albert Holland
Memphis
Tenn
McWillight
J. H. Rigby
Bertie Hogan
Bernice Bryant
Becka Laney
Dad Bonds
Maguriete Bonds
Walhermoson Springs
Opal Hogan
Mildred Angie
Mt. Hope
Lorene
Izzetta Braswell
J. W. Bryant
Mary Blevins
Cleet
Moulton
Aaron Blevins
J. D. Bond
Cullman
Melvin Alledredge
Lou Rigby
Republicans to contest Georgia in 1940 election
Atlanta Aug 1 The Republican state chairman announces plans to challenge Democratic control in Georgia next year. If approved, a 1940 primary will be held with delegates to the national convention and a full state ticket from governor downward to oppose the Democrats.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Clint W. Hager
Down
Big Jamboree Format Sets Night of Grudge Matches
Promoter Chris Jordan of the American Legion has lined top wrestlers for a Deca meet in Cleveland. Feature pits Pete Tripodes against Billy Fox with Fox seeking revenge. Semifinal showcases Joe Parelli versus Dynamite Joe Dillman in a two falls out of three contest.
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Decatur
Chris Jordan
American Legion
Pete Tripodes
Billy Fox
Cleveland
Ohio
Fox
Joe Parelli
Joe Dillman
Indianapolis
Parelli
South
New York
Pacific Coast
Community Gossip From Morgan County Blue Springs
A long list of local residents and visitors share reports from Morgan County including Albert and Edith Peck, J E Peck Jr, Tom Crawford, James Lynn Jr, and many others. Notable mentions include farm talk, travel to Decatur and Hartselle, visits with relatives, singing at Winton, and a softball game in Blevins pasture. Several illnesses and travel updates plus family visits describe a tight knit rural community’s week.
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Albert Peck
Decatur
Clifford Smith
Baby
Eva
J. E
Edith Peck
Tom Crawford
Addison Pooly
Henry Fowler
H. A. Blevins
Rex Maxwell
Antioch
J. E. Peck, Jr
M. G. Peck
Pines
Jim Gurley
Mooresville
Bessie Lynn
J. W. Lynn
Lawson
Georgia
James Palmer
Charles Stacks
J. M. Palmer
Charlie Stacks
Tom’ Laster
Evelyn
Ruby Nell
Birmingham
J.W. Lynn
Earl Tanner
Orville Tanner
Billie Charles
Hartselle
Ida Tanner
C. L. Peck
C. F. Peck
Somerville
Russell Peck
T. Eral Peck
Billie
Lenard Turney
Julia St. John
J. T. Burley
Winton
Oliver Kelley
Maxene
Gadsden
Walter Jones
Christene
Don and
Dewitt
Lawrence Cove
Tom. Crawford
Alex Dunn
Roger Hamilton
Lloyd Carl Murphy
Eleanor Wilson
Imogene Palmer
Tom Laster
Earnie Gurley
Hurbert
Otto McCarley
J. Eval Peck
Edith
Riverside softball team advances to state tournament in Birmingham
The Riverside squad will enter the state tournament in Birmingham beginning August 12. They are scheduled to play their first game August 14, facing a winner from one of the 13 city leagues in Birmingham.
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Riverside
Birmingham
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