Stockham Strong Team Set For Alabama Park Clash
Stockham of Bir faces Alabama Hosiery at Alabama Park in a Sunday game delayed by rain. Local lineup includes Graham, Gil, McMurtri¢, Hargrove, Flynn, Swallows, Weath er, Payne or Black. Stockham, a top Birmingham city league club, boasts power hitters and solid defense and aims for victory as the Hosierymen carry a 500 pace this season. The game begins at 2:30.
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HITTERS SLUMP HITS MAJOR LEAGUE BATS
New York August 5 A slump grips hitters with DiMaggio at 399 and Arnovich at 351. The leaders in both leagues show few changes as Mor Mor Mor rie Arnovich rests to protect his rank while others like Mize and Hassett chase high averages.
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Baseball Results From National League Roundup
Pittsburgh edged New York 3 to 2 while Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 5 to 3 and Chicago won 1 to 0. Boston shutout Philadelphia 9 to 0 in 15 innings. St. Louis beat Philadelphia in a 15 inning game.
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Baseball scores from around the league
New York defeated Cleveland 5 to 4. St Louis beat Philadelphia 3 to 1. Washington won over Chicago 6 to 5 in ten innings. Only games listed.
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Southern League score updates from today
Knoxville defeated Little Rock 14 to 0 while Atlanta topped New Orleans 19 to 5. Nashville beat Memphis 7 to 4 and Chattanooga won over Birmingham 5 to 3.
Southeast league scores and note on second game end
Montgomery defeated Meridian 10 to 1. Anniston won 4 to 1 against Mobile. Jackson led 15 to 6 over Selma, while Pensacola beat Gadsden 10 to 2 in the first game. the second game ended at midnight per the law.
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Today's Games Across Major Leagues
A slate of matchups includes New York at Pittsburgh and Detroit at Boston. Chicago faces Washington while St. Louis plays Philadelphia. Philadelphia hosts St. Louis game and New Orleans visits Atlanta. Birmingham meets Chattanooga and Memphis visits Nashville. Little Rock travels to Knoxville.
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Southeastern league games set for Meridian and Alabama towns
UTH eastern league schedule lists Anniston at Jackson Montgomery at Pensacola Selma at Mobile with matches across Meridian area venues tonight and next fixtures expected to draw local crowds and travel teams.
Cullman to Meet Devils in Goodyear Park Showdown
Cullman faces Decatur Blue Devils Sunday at 3:00 PM at Goodyear Park in a key league clash. Jones will start for Decatur with Basenberg behind the plate, while lefty Briscoe starts for Cullman and Mills backs him up after a arm injury. The Blue Devils arrive as city champions after a three straight wins and a large crowd is expected.
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First Application of New Hatch Law Warns DAs to Quit Campaigns
Washington Aug 5 Attorney General Murphy ruled that federal district attorneys must resign if they seek other offices. He advised Charles F Uhl of Pittsburgh and assistant John B Ray they cannot hold office and campaign for state jobs under the new Hatch law. He also sent similar guidance to a federal official considering a congressional candidacy. Uhl had already announced his resignation to run for a judgeship.
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Carole Lombard Recovering After Appendectomy
Hollywood star Carole Lombard underwent an emergency appendectomy at Good Samaritan hospital after a sudden attack at her RKO studio. She is listed as a patient in stable condition and convalescing.
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Pete the Powerful faces Pete Tripodes in blood feud clash
In Cleveland an arena match pits Billy Fox against Pete Tripodes with a return battle billed as the battle of his life. Promoter Chris Jordan features Bullet Joe Gunther against Battling Boy Corby in a two falls out of three bout. Rodriquez tops the South cards as the Mexican star draws attention while Tripodes promises to take on Rodriguez or any other top foe for a proving workout.
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Bronz Bribes and Baseball Banter From Aug 5
Eddie Brietz surveys sports week with musings on the Yanks possibly changing hands for seven or eight million dollars. Al Munro Elias is buried with NL averages, Henry Armstrong loses a dart title to a 12 year old Harlem boy, Giants cool on Dominic DiMaggio, Cubs nickname Jerome Dean.
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Golfers set records as Shute breaks courses in KC and DSM
Denny Shute shattered course records in Kansas City and Des Moines on consecutive days, drawing talk among corn belt golfers. The scene hints at rising form and regional pride as local venues host fast rounds and new benchmarks.
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Illinois liberators and coaching moves headline
Kenneth Jones reports from Peoria that Illinois hosts historic liberation references as Lincoln freed slaves and Judge Landis freed farm hands. Steve Owens leaves for Giants training camp in Superior Wisconsin with Mel Hein given until Tuesday to sign or retire. Saratoga chatter has Frank Kearns moving to Brookmeade stable on September 1 with Ben Jones taking over at Calumet Farms.
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Riverside and Shell Triumph in Doubleheader Softball Night
Two late season softball games at Benson Field drew the year’s largest crowd. Riverside edged Peerless 3 to 2 as Todd limited Naramore’s hitters, while Shell blanked Cooper Wells 8 to 0 behind Wade’s pitching and a five hit sixth inning surge.
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Jurist Dles Chicago Presiding Loeb Leopold Murder Case Dies
Judge Dles Caverly, aged 78 and the presiding jurist in the notorious Loeb Leopold murder case, died yesterday in Bermuda where he was vacationing. He had served on the Cook County bench since 1910.
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Batters Have Big Day in Southern League Action
Knoxville Smokies pounded Little Rock's Jim Bagby and Lew Krausse for 20 hits in a 14 0 win. Atlanta Braves farmhands belted 20 hits against three pitchers to rout New Orleans 19 5. Nashville Vols defeated Memphis Chicks 7 4 while Chattanooga beat Birmingham 5 3 in the series opener.
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Muscle Shoals Batters clash with Decatur Boys Clubs boxing
Muscle Shoals boxers Paul Anderson and Bill Cornelius lead a strong Muscle Shoals Athletic Club team against Decatur Boys Clubs in a North Alabama showcase at the Armory. Anderson, a featherweight standout, has not lost in his class, and Cornelius, a welterweight hopeful, has won most of his 20 fights. Cornelius faces Jack Revolta of Memphis, a former national AAU featherweight champion. The card includes top local talent as 750 seats were prepared with 300 moved in from Benson Field, signaling a major athletic night in Decatur.
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Let Laddies Defend Cup Headlines Southampton Tennis
Eastern tennis critics doubt the male team led by Bobby Riggs can defend the Davis Cup. At Southampton L I the Maidstone tournament sees Misses Mar ble Fabyan and Jacobs excel, with Riggs reaching the final amid a tense five setter and Wood advancing as the other finalist assists.
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Sweeney Brothers Run In 19th Ward Race On Two Tickets
Hugh Sweeney and his brother Michael vie for the 19th ward aldermanic seat on both Republican and Democratic tickets. The move aims to ease tensions by using identical announcements that say vote for Sweeney without party labels.
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Reds March Toward Title in 5-3 Win Over Dodgers
Cincinnati pitcher Bucky Walters earned his 19th win as the Reds defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-3. The victory comes after two prior losses to the New York Giants, while St. Louis beat Philadelphia 9-8 in 13 innings. The Giants and Pirates also traded tight A games as the Yankees beat Cleveland 5-4.
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Alabama hunts limit rabbit season and add game rules
Alabama Conservation Director Dr. Walter B. Jones announces rabbit hunting May be allowed Oct 1 to Feb 20 with new rules. Chukar partridge added, squirrel season split for 1939 40 North of Highway 80 Oct 1 Jan 1 South Oct 15 Jan 15. Also notes bald eagle facts, skeet champ Billy Perdue, largest hatchery at Eastaboga, and citations from early game laws.
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Amateurs Bring Strong Card To Armory Bout Night
Those who missed the amateur boxing at the armory are urged to catch the next show. The program features local fighters, promising matches, and spirited competition expected to entertain fans.
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Andy K Favorite in Saratoga Feature Against East Runners
Saratoga Springs NY August 5 Andy K the Millsdale stable two year old who captured the Arlington Futurity on July 25 meets a strong field in the United States Hotel Stakes worth 11000. East contenders include Flight Com and Wager Cracker with Epatant and Asp also Saratoga winners.
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