Old Timers Do All Right In Big Night Of Baseball
Bill White notes veterans shine as Smith and Hubbell duel. Indians beat White Sox 1 hit game under lights. Weatherly stars with bat. Giants split twin bill with Salvo shutout, Dodgers stumble, Yankees sweep Red Sox. Reds idle as St Louis, Detroit, Washington win. Pirates fall to Cardinals in 7-6 night contest.
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Bill White
Associated Press
King Carl Hubbell
Giants
al Smith
Cleveland Indians
Smith
Chicarete Sox
Jimmy Webb
Indians
Oye
Roy Weatherly
Hubbell
Carl
Bill Terry
Tony Cuccinello
Manny
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Freddie Fitzsimmins
Johnny Rizzo
Bob Bragan
Brooks
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Red
Lou Linney
Jimmy Foxx
Ted Williams
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Johnny Whitehead
Spencer Wins Tro t Classic
Spencer driven by Fred Egan won the 1939 trotting classic at Good Time Park before about 30 000 fans. Spencer Scott led early then held the lead to finish first in the two heat event earning 23077 dollars. Remus and Kuno placed second and third.
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Odlo Robertson
Goshen
N. Y
Des Moines
Peter Astra
Fred Egan
Lex, Ky
Long
Brown Berry
Spencer Scott
Egan
Spencer
C. W. Phellis
Greenwich
Harry Short
Columbus
Dunbar Bastwick
Kuno
Westbury
L. I
Scotland
van Sandt
Braden Direct
Phellis
Remus
Alabama sales tax not applied to farmer produced goods
Attorney General T S ruled in Montgomery that Alabama's sales tax does not apply to farm produced and sold products. The ruling came in response to Agriculture Commissioner Haygood Paterson's inquiry about curb market sales being taxed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Haygood Paterson
Alabama too strong in 11 8 win over Cooper-Wells
Alabama defeated Cooper-Wells 11 to 8 in a softball playoff game. Alabama built a five run fourth inning and added runs in the fifth sixth and eighth. Notable performers include McMurtrie with a triple for Alabama and Smith with a homer for Cooper-Wells.
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Alabama
Cooper-Wells
McMurtrie
Smith
Sandusky
Manahan
Garnett
L. Landers
Campbell
Swallows and Robertson
Lewter
Poteet
Flynn
Prince
Rhe Cooper-Wells
Sandlot Big Show Opens in Wichita Semipro Tournament
The national semipro Sandlot Big Show begins in Wichita with 32 teams from 45 states competing for a $5,000 first prize and a Puerto Rico junket. The double elimination event runs over more than two weeks with eight games per round and added attractions including checkered coat umpires and a buried microphone. Defending champions Duncan cementers, who won in 1936, seek another title alongside former champs Enid and Buford.
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Harold Claassen
Wichita
Kas
Puerto Rico
Gus Q. Phan
Raymond Harry Dumont
Mike
Duncan
Oklay
Cementers
Enid
Okla
Buford
Denver Post
Daily Want Ad Promotes Available Apartments
In a crowded rental market, dependable apartments are scarce and in high demand. The Daily Want Ad offers listings to connect tenants with suitable units quickly.
Trosky and Hornsby Join Line for Vitt’s Post
Hal Trosky and Rogers Hornsby are candidates to replace Oscar Vitt next year as the Phillies deny rumors of a Fifth Column meeting in the clubhouse. Billy Conn left for Pittsburgh after a clash with Mike Jacobs. The fair drew ovations for Dempsey Layla and Braddock while Frankie Parker arrived in Newport with 24 pieces of luggage.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Hal Trosky
Rogers Hornsby
Oscar Vitt
Dope
Vitt
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Mike Jacobs
Bob Pastor
Philly
Doc Prothro
Dempsey
Layla
Braddock
Frankie Parker
Swanky
Newport
Auburn Coach Faces Draft Hit on Team Amid Army Reserve
The Worried sports column notes Auburn coach Jack Meagher could lose 41 of 53 players to the draft and most of his six assistants hold army reserve commissions, a harsh blow to his squad.
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Jack Meagher
Auburn
Army
Walters and Wilson Return to Pennant Race in Piedmont Link
The piece recalls Bucky Walters and Jimmy Wilson in a Piedmont League pennant chase in 1929 with Walters’ mixed win loss record. Mike Jacobs took a $15 000 loss on the Conn Pastor postponement. Portland attendance was poor prompting a Hollywood rail fare wire. Terry Moore notes fielding slows in night games.
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Bucky Walters
Phils
High Point
Philly Battery
Walters
Jimmy Wilson
Mike Jacobs
Portland
Ore
Hollywood
Terry Moore
Boston Globe stars lecture at New York fair
Victor O. Jones reports that Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx and Jim Tabor will lecture and demonstrate for children at the New York fair. If Joe joins the Red Sox pitchers they may learn key points from the youngsters, raising excitement for the event.
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Victor O. Jones
Boston Evening Globe
Joe ‘Cronin
Jimmy Foxx
Jim Tabor
New York Fair
Joe
Red Sox
Prediction names Peskey as Cronin's successor
Prediction identifies Johnny Peskey a former Portland bat boy as the likely successor at short for the Red Sox. He is described as moving quickly to Rocky Mount in the Piedmont League with a noted speed of sixty.
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Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Johnny Peskey
Portland
Ore
Rocky Mount
Connie Mack benches McCoy in strange baseball note
A clipped, quirky recap mentions Connie Mack benching McCoy and playful banter about rankings and who runs faster. The piece also notes the Red Sox thanking others for helping the hapless Yankees and rain affecting a game featuring Conn and a pastor.
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Ragtime News
Connie Mack
McCoy
Red Sox
Rain
Conn
Pastor
Texas Tech Faces Pairs of Notable Tackles This Fall
Opponents of Texas Tech must contend with two tackles nicknamed Bird Dog and Double Ug, providing a tough frontline. The edgy monikers highlight a reputational edge as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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Texas Tech
Bird Dog
Florida West Coast to Seek Tampa Bay Horse Track
Florida West Coast Jockey Club wins state approval for a new track at the old Tampa Downs site near Oldsmar subject to Hillsborough voters ratifying the permit. The club has deposited 4000 dollars with the county to cover election costs as Hollywood Jockey Club awaits reorganization completion and possible future dates.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida West Coast
Hillsborough County
Tampa Downs
Oldsmar
State Racing Commission
Florida West Coast Jockey Club
Hollywood Jockey Club
Gulfstream
Hollywood
Golgotha to be shown at Riverside High School
A talking motion picture titled Golgotha will be shown at Riverside High School auditorium on Monday at 7 30 pm sponsored by First Christian church. The film, first of its kind in the community, depicts the life and crucifixion of Christ with a complete talking motion picture setup brought for the event.
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Riverside High Auditorium
First Christian Church
Golgotha
Riverside Auditorium
Tobac co Road Play Resumes Run After Closure Plans
New York reports that the six years nine months old play Tobac co Road will not close as planned. After a press agent announced a final curtain for Aug. 17 last month, business revived and the production will continue to run.
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New York
Tobacco Road
SEC to Name a Czar Soon
Atlanta reports a new ten thousand dollar per year athletic commissioner for the Southeastern Conference will be unveiled at a luncheon August twentieth. The five candidate list includes W. O Lowe A. R Hutchens Charles Brown M R Clements and Foots Clements Diane Lester. A five man nominating committee led by Rufus Harris was appointed to review applications amid controversy over athlete scholarships and alleged abuses. The conference includes Kentucky Alabama Auburn Sewanee Tennessee Vanderbilt Georgia Tulane Mississippi Mississippi State LSU and Florida.
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Atlanta
Starkville
G. D. Humphrey
Mississippi State
South
Ed Danforth
The
Atlanta Journal
W. O. (Chink) Lowe
Knoxville
Smoky Mountain Conference
A. R
Red) Hutchens
Lake Wales
Fla
Southern Football Officials’ Association
Charles Brown
Birmingham
Ala
M. R. Clements
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Foots” Clements
Diane Lester
Mississippi
Rufus Harris
Tulane
Kentucky
Auburn
Sewanee
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Louisiana State
Florida
Baseball Results From The National League
The New York team beat Boston 1 to 0 in 12 innings. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 6 to 5 after nine innings. St Louis topped Pittsburgh 7 to 6 in 11 innings. Cincinnati at Chicago postponed due to rain.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Wwe
Ewene
Boston
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Baseball Scores From Thursday Games
In the American League New York beat Boston 8 to 3. Washington defeated Philadelphia 5 to 3. Detroit won 13 to 7 over St Louis. Cleveland shutout Chicago 4 to 0. In the Southern Association Atlanta edged Chattanooga 3 to 1. Nashville beat Knoxville 5 to 4 as Little Rock triumphed 11 to 7 over Memphis. New Orleans and Birmingham played to a 7 to 2 score with the visitors winning.
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L. Pet
Cleveland
Eee
Ewes
Detroit Ee
Boston Ee
New York
Chicago Ee
Washington
Ewe
St. Louis Ee
Philadelphia
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Hee Teenee
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Southern Association
Knoxville
Little Rock
Birmingham
Weeknight NBA slate with cross conference matchups
The schedule lists games tonight between New York and Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn, Cincinnati and Chicago plus Boston at New York and Washington at Philadelphia. Chicago visits Cleveland, St. Louis hosts Detroit, Atlanta plays Chattanooga, Little Rock travels to Memphis, with Birmingham and New Orleans on an off day.
Railroad Authority Granted for Mobile Bayou La Batre Route
The Alabama Public Service Commission granted the Mobile & Ohio Railroad authority to operate motor freight transport between Mobile and Bayou La Batre. The decision empowers the railroad to run truck services on the specified coastal route.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
Bayou la Batre
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Alabama Public Service Commission
VOLS extend lead as they sweep doubleheader
The Nashville Vols win both ends of a doubleheader against the Knoxville Smokies 6 to 2 and 4 to 2, boosting their lead and extending a six game streak. They sign lefty Pierce Corley to strengthen a staff of eight. In other action, the Crackers win 3 to 1 behind Herman Besae, the Pelicans sweep Birmingham, and the Little Rock Travelers explode for 11 to 7 at Memphis.
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Associated Press
Nashville Vols
Atlanta
Southern Association
Vols
Knoxville Smokies
Pierce Corley
Crackers
Herman Besae
Chattanooga
New Orleans Pelicans
Birmingham Barons
Memphis
Little Rock Travelers
Net Tourney Nearing End in Decatur
Decatur's tennis tournament pressed toward a close with Wednesday results featuring multiple sets. Notable matches include Bruce Williams defeating Johnson Bil lions 4-6 6-1 6-2 and Rankin beating Hill 6-3 3-6 6-3, among others as Friday schedules were posted for park courts Thursday night.
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Decatur
Bruce-Williams
Johnson-Billions
Loyd-Pettey
McFail-Blue
Howland-Purser
Nelson-Rankin
Billions - Montgomery
Hill- Hule
Johns-Doss
Gamble
Williams
Parks
Lindsey
Park Courts
State champions in regional tilts in Spartanburg
Four state championship teams opened play in the American Legion junior regional baseball tournament in Spartanburg South Carolina Phillips High of Birmingham Alabama faced the DeKalb Barons of Georgia and the Sumter Gamecocks of South Carolina prepared to meet South Jacksonville Florida with the winners advancing.
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Spartanburg
S. C
American Legion
Phillips High School
Birmingham
Ala
Railway Service Points Along the Company's Line
Readable fragments detail service points along the company's rail line. The notes indicate stations or stops and reference planned improvements to cargo and passenger handling along specified segments.
Exhibition Tennis Draw Draws Large Delano Park Crowd
A large Delano Park crowd watched exhibition matches featuring Glenn Gardner a rising New Orleans star and former Decatur youth. Gardner beat Joe Hughes 6 0 6 2 in the opener. With his father Warren Gardner he defeated Hughes and P H Sandlin 6 4. In a mixed doubles set Gardner and Miss Jean Gray won 6 1 against Hughes Sandlin.
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Decatur
Glenn Gardner
Delano Park
Gardner
Penn State
New Orleans
Joe Hughes
Warren Gardner
Hughes
P. H. Sandlin
Jean Gray
Hughes- Sandlin
Regional Title Meet Postponed by Rain This Week
Rain forced a one day delay for the regional title tournament. Officials announced the event will proceed tomorrow with teams set to compete in the disrupted schedule.
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Buddy Lewis
Senators
Athletics
Pepper Martin
Mace Brown
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clyde Shoun
Sportsman's Park
Firestone Tires and Service
Wade
Culver
Landers
Cole
Black
Civil Service
Anderson Business College
Dick” KenneDy Lee and
Bank Sts
EDY Tire Co
Brietz
West Coast
SEC
LAU & Ory Cleaners
NORY
National League
Moulton
Poun
Tank Almon
Winnie Waller
P. Agee
B. Crow
Birdyshaw
Tedder
Aeenes
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Emer Teeescoane Tson
Te Peeteneeneneeen
P. Sherrill
E. Sherrill
Agee
If Ae
Poa
Waller Reeneres
Almon
Oes
C. Crow
Beckett
Struc
Pree
G. Terry
Coffey
J. Shelton
Collier’s
Johnston
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