Overlin Wins From Brown in Atlanta Bout
Ken Overlin, a recognized middleweight titleholder, won a 12 round decision over Ben Brown in Atlanta. He plans a two month rest at his Decatur home and then fights the Garcia Beloise winner likely in October. Referee Jimmy Braddock scored six rounds for Overlin, two for Brown, four even.
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Ken Overlin
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Reat
Ben Brown
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Ceferino Garcia
Steve Beloise
Garcia
Beloise
New York
Jimmy Braddock
Brown
Jack Baggett
Chattanooga
Pa Stribling
Young Allen
Ma~con
Duke O'Brien
Commerce
George Vasil
Alabama Wins Again as offense pours in against Wells
Alabama defeated Wells 9 to 8 behind a late inning surge. Cooper-Wells started strong with 3 runs in the first, Lewter batted 3 for 3, and Nichols Manahan each went 3 for 4. Sandusky added 3 for 4 as Alabama logged 15 hits and capitalized on errors and wild pitches.
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Sandusky
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Goodyear Defeats Disco In One Hit Shutout To End Year
Goodyear wins final game of the year beating Disco 12 to 0 in a one hit game. Johnson allowed only Brazelton's bunt single. Goodyear scores by innings and benefits from Disco 10 errors while collecting 6 hits. Parks McElroy J Smit Rivers each have two hits. Batteries Wilson Cordar Johnson Rivers.
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Disco
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Brazelton
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J. Smit
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Games Tonight Feature Vaughan and Riverside Matchups
Vaughan's faces Garri son in a high school thriller while Riverside hosts Alabama in a regional showdown expected to draw scouts and local fans.
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Garrison
Riverside
Alabama
Skeet Scores at Wheeler Lake Trap and Skeet Club
Competitors at Wheeler Lake Trap and Skeet Club posted scores in a skeet shooting event held in August. Top shooters demonstrated steady aim as they navigated the course amid a competitive field of entrants.
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Skeet Club
Greenville Seeks Runner-Up Status in Alabama League
In Troy Alabama on August 9 Greenville leads for second place in the Alabama State League with 17 games left. The Millers beat Andalusia 10 to 3 while Tallassee defeated Dothan 9 to 0. Tallassee holds a six game edge for second, 11 behind Tallassee who are favored to win the pennant after Thursday’s game.
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Ala
Green Ville
Millers
Andalusia
Tallassee
Dothan
Greenville
Troy Brewton
Tallassee-Dothan
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South Africa Turns To United States For Textiles
The American consulate-general at Johannesburg reported to the U S Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce that South Africa is increasingly sourcing textiles from the United States.
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South Africa
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Johannesburg
Baseball Results From AP National League Schedule
Cincinnati beat Chicago 2 to 1, Boston defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2, Brooklyn topped New York 6 to 3 in a 12 inning set of scheduled games.
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Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Baseball scores from American League and rivals
Cleveland beat St Louis 7 to 1 with a 4 2 line. Philadelphia defeated Washington 6 to 4 in ten innings. Boston lost to New York 4 to 5.
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St. Louis
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Washington
Boston
New York
Southern Association Scores From Nashville And Nearby Games
In Nashville the Southern Association games show Nashville 9 over Little Rock 6. Chattanooga improves to 4 2 after beating New Orleans 6. Knoxville defeats Memphis 9 to 4. Birmingham edges Atlanta 2 to 1.
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Chattanooga
New Orleans
Doubles Finals on in Men s Tourney
Hendersonville North Carolina August 9 McCown and Emmett McKinzie of Macon Georgia faced John and Henry Laurens of New Orleans in the men s doubles finals of the Western North Carolina Open tennis tournament Trieste McConnell of New Orleans won the junior singles crown defeating Berkley Grimball of Charleston South Carolina 4 6 6 4 6 0
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N.C
Bill McCown
Emmett McKinzie
Macon
John
Henry Laurens
New Orleans
Trieste McConnell
Berkley Grimball
Charleston
S. C
Capital sets drive against gambling in Montgomery
A countywide cleanup ordered by Sheriff G A Mosley targets all coin operated machines. Operators must remove devices by 6 p m Saturday or face confiscation and criminal charges against owners of establishments where found.
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Ala
Montgomery County
G. A. Mosley
Death of former federal prohibition director Sartain announced
A funeral was held today for Charles M. Sartain former federal prohibition director during the Harding era in Jasper Alabama. Sartain held a notable role in enforcing liquor laws during the early 1920s.
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Jasper
Ala
Charles M. Sartain
Brooklyn at Boston and Three Night Games Across League
A slate includes Brooklyn visiting Boston with Chicago at Pittsburgh and St. Louis at Cincinnati scheduled for night action. Sports fans can expect competitive matchups across two venues tonight.
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National League
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
National Basketball Schedule Listings for Tonight
The schedule shows Philadelphia visiting New York Boston at Washington Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at St Louis Nashville at Memphis Knoxville at Little Rock Chattanooga at Birmingham Atlanta at New Orleans with several games listed as night contests.
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New York
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Southeast amateur golf opens with top contenders vying
In Columbus Georgia the qualifying round of the Southeastern amateur golf tournament begins with favorites Gene Dahlbender Jack Slayton and Tommy Barnes amid strong challengers. Asheville sees Jane Crum and Mrs Joe Horacek in 18 hole women finals at the Asheville Country Club. Bernie Bierman says no Rose Bowl tie up with the Pacific Coast Conference and predicts Ohio State to win the Big Ten title this fall.
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Gene Dahlbender
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Henry Castillo
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N. C
Jane Crum
Orangeburg
Joe Horacek
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
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Bierman
Tulane
Ohio State
CCC camp opens in Concord with 2000 youths
Birmingham report states a new Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Concord Jefferson county is occupied by about 2000 youths assigned to forest improvements. Additional camps have opened at Robertsdale Baldwin county and Camp Hill Tallapoosa county.
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Birmingham
Ala
Concord
Jefferson County
Decatur Blue Devils Hit Road Weekend Series
The Decatur Blue Devils travel to Florence on Saturday and Sheffield on Sunday for two on foreign soil games. Manager Knoblock has announced lineups and plans to field his strongest roster to impress foes before the tournament. A large crowd is expected to accompany the team.
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Buford Team Faces Enid Champs In Denver Tourney
Buford Georgia powered to a 16 12 win over Duncan Oklahoma in the Denver post semi pro baseball tournament after a 10 run first inning. Gerald MecQuaig led with three first inning RBIs on a triple and Treadway followed with a homer with one on. Buford has three victories and is tied with Enid Oklahoma defending champions, set to meet Enid tomorrow night.
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Duncan
Okla
Denver Post
Gerald MecQuaig
Treadway
Enid
Dog Mars Cleared by Swampscott Officials After Hearing
Mars the mongrel German shepherd faced federal charges but was freed after a Swampscott board hearing. Postmaster Wilkinson accused him of chasing and biting mailmen, yet the dog’s neighborhood boys and supporters from the animal rescue league defended him, and Mars was exonera ted.
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Mass
Mars
Board of Selectmen
Wilkinson
Lynn
Edward A. Terhune
Animal Rescue League
Swampscott Dog
Dixon seeks poll on daylight saving time in Alabama
Gov Dixon asked the Alabama League of Municipalities to survey city officials again after many communities abandoned daylight saving time. State offices remain on a one hour advance through Sept 29, while many towns have returned to Standard Time.
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Ala
Dixon
Alabama League of Municipalities
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Ed E. Reid
Man Mountain Dean offers to clean up college athletics job
Frank Leavitt known as Man Mountain Dean offers to leave Norcross Georgia home to run the schools athletic reform post for ten thousand dollars a year. He cites experience in college and pro football wrestling and acting and demands he keep his beard as a condition of taking the job.
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Atlanta
Frank Leavitt
Man Mountain
Norcross
Southeastern Conference
Frank
Philadelphia
Gertie
Zeke
Pay scales for eight state jobs revised upward and new post added
The state personnel board approved pay scale increases and added one new classification, state veterinarian, with starting pay of 200 dollars and a top of 225. Adjusted roles include officer Kilby Prison now 225 to 300, social statistician 110 to 160, rate specialist 200 to 275, park caretaker 40 to 80, insurance examiner 200 to 250, income tax examiner 175 to 250, employment service administrator 225 to 300, and agricultural economist 225 to 300. previously partly funded by the extension service.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Personnel Board
I. J. Browder
Kilby
Social Statistician
Welfare Department
Extension Service
Jamboree Tonight at Civic Center Planned
A Jamboree and Bingo Party at Civic Center features Loren Willoughby with accordion, Betty McGehee as pianist, and a Dizzy Bingo game. After bingo Cowboy Owens and his Lonely Mountaineers perform an old fashioned square dance, with Chip Sparkman providing magic fiddle.
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Loren Willoughby
Betty McGehee
Dizzy Bingo
Cowboy Owens
Chip Sparkman
Demand for good apartments rises in city housing market
Advertiser promotes renting apartments via Maily. Short want ad highlights steady demand and seeks tenants, signaling active rental market.
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