Wild match won by Jim Hesslyn in Knoxville showdown
Curtis Gover reports a chaotic wrestling bout in Knoxville where Jim Hesslyn of Sydney clashed with Tiger Kelly of Knoxville. The first fall went to Kelly after 25 minutes and 15 seconds amid noisy wrestling and refereeing interventions.
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Curtis Gover
Jim Hesslyn
Sydney
Australia
Tiger Kelly
Knoxville
Hesslyn
Watkins
Messlyn
George Harbin
Atlanta
Villian
George the Herd
Jim
Kelly
Tiger
Anzac
Diphram
Tupelo Military Institute Prospectus and Programs
Tupelo Mississippi offers a preparatory and business course with an employment bureau for graduates. The school promises supervised study, individual attention, and accredited teaching methods. Applications for catalogue or interview are invited.
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Tupelo Military Institute
Mississippi
Boulanger
A.B
Umpire fashion and comfort in the shower debate
Fred Lieb urges reform in baseball umpire attire noting the blue serge coat’s comfort clash with summer heat and fans. He recalls an umpire slipping after a shower, underscoring calls for practicality over dignity in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barr
Philadelphia
Lieb
Bart
Yale hurler on the Bears shifts to big time return expected
Yale pitcher Johnny Bronca, sent to Newark by the Yanks for seasoning while Charley Devens moved up from Harvard, is delivering strong work for the Bears and is reportedly poised for a big return. The Red Sox losses sparked fan anger over a new sock color scheme, quickly changed by management. Pete Latzo’s rise mirrors a coal region trend as Butch Knox from Exeter, Pa. builds his winning record.
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Johnny Bronca
Yale
Yanks
Newark
Charley Devens
Harvard
Bears
Red Sox
Senators
Pete Latzo
Butch Knox
Exeter
Greyhounds Beat Moulton 5 1 In Return Game
The Greyhounds defeated Moulton 5 to 1 as pitcher Puckett threw a no hit bid and McCluskey made a key fielding catch. Tyler had flawless defense and Bailey plans a rematch in Moulton Friday with box score noting 2 RBIs for Bryant and Caudill among others.
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Greyhounds
Moulton
Puckett
McCluskey
Ligon
Tyler
Bailey
Bryant
Chids
Caudill
Irwin
V. Tucker
Garnett
Burgesses
Swinnea
Stevenson
Fall Gardens Start in Morgan County Surges Ahead
B G Hall and Miss Erien Rowe report Morgan County fall gardens off to a splendid start. Gardens on former cotton soil show good stands and rapid growth with county and R F C labor aiding cultivation. Each district plans at least five acres under supervision with local guardians directing tending and preservation of proceeds for the indigent this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Hall
Erien Rowe
County Board of Revenue
Charlie J. Kemmitzer
Draper
F. E. Martin
Danville High School
Samples
Rowe
W. E. Aldredge
M. M. Hipps
Willie Reeder
Lynn
J. W. Lynn
J. R. Holder
Gracie M. Hough
Lee Hornbuckle
Way Out for Umpires and Uniforms in Baseball
The piece humorously proposes new umpire uniforms with distinctive back devices and criticizes heavy ball player over shirts. It cites Bunny Austin as an example by noting tennis players wear lighter attire. The writer asks readers for any rationale behind heavy baseball uniforms in August.
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Jesse James
Bunny Austin
Bunny
Hesslyn Wins Over Kelly In Rough Ring Clash
Hesslyn used ring craft to topple Kelly in six minutes thirty seconds after a chaotic break near the ropes. The bout featured heavy grappling and headlocks with Watkins involved as the mass of wrestlers collapsed the ropes. Vic Webber defeated Eddie Baker in straight falls, 19 minutes 55 seconds and again with a series of body slams and an airplane whirl.
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Watkins
Jim
Kelly
Hesslyn
Ernest
Sydney Simeon
Tiger
Kelley
Knoxville
Vic Webber
New York
Eddie Baker
Indianapolis
Ind
Vic
Webber
Baker
Dance Tonight at The Country Club in Decatur
A subscription dance will be held this evening at the Valley Country Club with a large attendance expected from neighboring cities and Decatur. Music comes from Chick Chavis eleven piece orchestra of Nashville and dancing begins at ten o'clock.
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the Valley Country Club
Decatur
Chick Chavis
Nashville
Lincoln Red Caps Face Huntsville at Alabama Park
The Lincoln Red Caps of Huntsville play today at Alabama Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3 30. The women teams from the Methodist and Presbyterian churches are admitted free as guests of the Trojan baseball club.
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Lincoln Redcaps
Huntsville
Alabama Park
Methodist
Presbyterian
Trojan
Baseball Games Across Leagues Today
Southern League matchups include Birmingham at Chattanooga and New Orleans at Nashville. Other games feature Little Rock at Atlanta and Memphis at Knoxville. In the American League Boston visits Detroit and Philadelphia travels to Cleveland. New York plays at St Louis. Washington meets Chicago. In the National League Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn and Cincinnati goes to New York. Chicago at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia (2).
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Southern League
Birmingham
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Nashville
Little Rock
Atlanta
Memphis
Knoxville
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
National League
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Wwil
OL Ee
Coereconre WI
Brooklyn Eee
Cincinnati Ponpreoseohas Lantasien Ne
Do You Know Her? A Picture Puzzle About A Lady
A vintage puzzle lists clues and answers ranging from wings to soprano and famous self taught figures. It interweaves vertical and horizontal hints about a pictured lady including birth place Italy and notable achievements, asking readers to identify her.
Annual Barbecue of Cullman Post
The Cullman county post of the American Legion hosts its annual barbecue with many Legionnaires expected from other sections of the state to attend today.
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Cullman Post
Cullman County
The
American Legion
Mrs Maulsby Reopens Johnston Street Hat Shop
Mrs Maulsby 8 C Maulsby recovered from a broken hip suffered in a fall last spring and is reopening her hat shop on Johnston Street.
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8. C.maulsby
Johnston Street
Gordon McDuff Heads to Rome on Business Trip
Gordon McDuff left today by motor for Rome Georgia and other points on a business trip. He plans to return Wednesday.
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Gordon McDuff
Rome
River Falling Gauge Reads 3.6 Feet at 7 O'clock
The Tennessee river level dropped to 3.6 feet as of 7 o'clock today, indicating a falling water stage. Local observers note the steady decline from higher levels amid ongoing monitoring.
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Tennessee
Yesterday’s Results From Baseball Standings
Yesterday’s games featured Birmingham defeating Chattanooga 11 to 0. Little Rock beat Atlanta 6 to 4 while Knoxville topped Memphis 5 to 1. Nashville edged New Orleans 5 to 4. New York beat St Louis 8 to 5. Philadelphia won 8 to 7 over Cleveland. Boston defeated Detroit 5 to 3 and Washington beat Chicago 5 to 1. Boston also won 2 to 1 against Chicago. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1. Only games scheduled.
District Manager Paul C. Davis Returns from Tri Cities
Paul C. Davis district manager of Union Central Life Insurance Company has returned from a business trip to the Tri Cities.
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Paul C. Davis
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Tri-Cities
Prayer Service at First Presbyterian Church Tonight
Rev. R. T. Liston will conduct mid week prayer services at First Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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R. T. Liston
First Presbyterian Church
New Deal Shifts and Controversies Stir Washington
The article notes Dr. Thomas H. Healy of Georgetown will help decide which Labor Department workers are kept or dropped. It mentions tax and anti Jewish tensions in departments, Ickes’s Public Works push, and Jerome Frank’s role. It also highlights Robert Marshall as Director of Forestry in the Indian Service, and his Arctic Village author father Louis Marshall.
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Thomas H. Healy
Georgetown University
Henry Merriken
Maryland Free State
Maryland
Johnson
Interior Department
Ickes
Public Works Administration
Department of Agriculture
Jerome Frank
New York
Wallace
Harvard
Felix Frankfurter
Frank
Robert Marshall
Indian” Service
Louis Marshall
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Gotham Sports
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Fall Gardens
Morgan
Harry Rollin
House of David
Moye
Moyes
Decatur Daily
Lincoln
Baseball Ladies Free
South America
Efi
Italy
Ithee
Ww. L. Pet
C. Eve
Ooo Witchees
Pet
Alindelphie
Nicimaniae
Socceiaca
Soledad
Espiimiagee Leanae
St. Louis Sve
Tines
Mrs. Maulsby
St.Louis
Mation
Alabama Utilities
R. O. Gilmore, Mor
Williams
Pat
Orr
the Daily
Drew Pearson and
Robert S. Allen
Argerave Melotary Acaprmy
Col
A. H. Camden
Chatham
Vas
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