Natural grapplers clash in two title bout at tonight’s card
Tom Galbos, hailed as a top South grappler, faces Jittery Jim Hesslyn of Sydney in a marquee match. Hesslyn, who beat Tiger Kelly last week, clashes with Candor Adams in the prelims while Vic Weber meets Dale Haddock in a battle expected to rival the main event.
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Tom
Ghoukier
Liam) Galbos
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Jim Hesslyn
Sydney
Galbos
Hesslyn
Tiger Kelly
Jim
Kelly
Sydney Simeon
Vic Weber
Joe Gunther
Dale Haddock
Terre Haute
Dale
Pepper May Face St. Louis Browns Prospect in Trade
Decatur's AA baseball representative Ray Pepper may join the St. Louis Browns. Manager Rogers Hornsby, Pepper’s former Cardinals teammate, scouts Pepper as a possible outfield purchase from the Card chain system. Pepper currently plays for Rochester in the International League after a stint with the Cardinals.
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Ray Pepper
Decatur
St. Louis Browns
Rogers Hornsby
Browns
Pepper
St. Louis
Rochester
Cards
Southern Rails Play Here Friday
The Sheffield Southern Rails visit Friday afternoon to battle the Trojans at Alabama Park at 3:30. The Rails, known to local fans from two prior Decatur games this season, bring a strong club. Manager Gordon McDuff has signed Lefty Felton to pitch against the visitors.
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Sheffield Southern Rails
Trojans
Alabama Park
Rails
Decatur
Gordon McDuff
Felton
Mooresville Downs Athens for First Lime Stone League Win
Mooresville beat Athens 11 to 2 in Athens in a clean game. Mooresville pitchers Sweana and Sweana held the offense while Athens’ battery was R. Boggswell and W. Wilkerson.
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Mooresville
Athens
Sweana
R. Boggswell
W. Wilkerson
Baseball Schedule from the American League
Baseball matchups feature New York at Chicago Boston at Cleveland Washington at St. Louis Philadelphia at Detroit. The card lists five AL games without results or dates for fans to note.
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American League
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleerland
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Woman in Politics puzzle clues reveal state link
A multi clue puzzle refers to a pictured woman who held a political office in a state, asks for her identity and related terms, with vertical and horizontal answers covering geography, ranks, and common crossword words. The piece hints at historical ties and a biographical angle without naming the subject directly.
Pirates Target Lefty Ralph Birkofer to Bolster Pennant Chase
Pirates scout talks up Ralph Birkofer a left hander from Cincinnati who joined George Gibson’s camp with strong fastball and flowery recommendations. Birkofer has 15 minor league wins this season and 16 in Western League last year, weighing about 200 pounds and standing 5'11.
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Mim
Alpson
Pirates
Ralph Birkofer
Ralph
Cincinnati Birkofers
George Gibson
Giants
Big Ralph
Toronto
Old Mose
Big Boy
Gibson
Paradise
Olympic high jumper shiley studies medicine at Temple
Shiley, last year’s Olympic women's high jump winner, is pursuing medical studies at Temple University. Chicago teen Josephine Souchek, 15, tops Illinois state golf, beating Mrs. Alex Jamieson of Lincoln.
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Ot Shiley
Chicago
Bob Yawkey
Red Sox
Stage Is Set for Birkofer Pirate Situation in Indians Echo
The write up recalls 1920 with Duster Mails as Tris Speaker seeks reliable workhorse pitching. Walter was used from the Coast League to close games, aiding the Indians to a pennant and a world series. The piece urges Gibson to take a similar chance.
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Birkofer
Cleveland Indians
Duster Mails
Tris Speaker
Walter
Indians
Gibson
Morton Wins Tennessee Valley Golf Championship
Bobby Morton of Clarksville Tennessee defeats Mack Brothers of Decatur three to one in the Huntsville Country Club final to become Tennessee Valley golf champion. Brothers receives a silver pitcher as runner up while Russell Brothers of Decatur won the qualifying medal and the next year’s tournament will be in Franklin Tennessee per the committee decision.
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Bobby Morton
Clarksville
Tenn
Morton
Mack Brothers
Decatur
Huntsville Country Club
Brothers
Russell Brothers
Décatur
Franklin
Hartselle Books Three Games for Start of Week
The Hartselle baseball team schedules three home games to start the week with Joppa today Dallas Mill Tuesday and Guntersville Wednesday. Some Trojans may play with Morgan County club as Morgan players have aided the locals in recent games.
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Hartselle
Joppa
Dallas Mill
Guntersville
Trojans
Morgan County
Yesterday's Results in Southern and National Leagues
Scores from yesterday's games show New Orleans 3 Birmingham 2 and others. Knoxville 5-0, Atlanta 4-6, Nashville 6-8, Little Rock 1-9, Memphis 10-2, Chattanooga 0-0. In the National League Detroit 5-4 over Philadelphia 4-1, New York 14- to 11, etc. Only games scheduled.
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Southern League
Birmingham
New Orleans
Atlanta
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Little Rock
Emer
New York Crtwesenecteilipessabes
Pitsburg
Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Sete Neem Nee Sees
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Offbeat Local Jokes and Odd Notices
A collage of quirky lines recalls small town remarks and church bulletin quips. A mother dispatches a misbehaving suitor after a glider incident while a Western town tale turns an English lord into a comic misregistration as Tom Biddle and Valise.
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Tom Biddle
Noting a Vase Drop Turns Morning Vibe into A Fuss
A floor mishap reveals a playful exchange about Michigan towns and jokes on politicians. The banter shifts to breakfast feuds and a cautionary line about not trusting smooth talkers while referencing a girl named Grace-Bill and a sly comment from Helen.
Weather and love quips echo in a flippant column
The piece weaves witty lines about fickle love and weather from a Busy Office chorus. A rumor of Henry Few's poisoning via chicken unsettles the room while a fatherly warning to the boy about politics and prohibition threads through the dialogue.
Tupelo Military Institute Promotes Modern Prep Programs
Tupelo Mississippi campus describes a well established military institute offering college preparatory and business courses with an employment bureau for graduates. It highlights supervised study, individual attention, modern equipment, athletics, accredited methods, junior and senior departments, a swimming pool, and summer camp in Maine, with moderate terms and music scholarships.
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Mississippi
Maine
J. O. Boulanger
A. B
Fractured Workplace Banter and Social Jabs Echo Media Snips
A string of sharp, humorous exchanges hits on petty disputes and social quirks from lovers and shoppers to a grocer and sister. Quips about size, fidelity, fashion, fad culture, and movie theater spectators reveal everyday tensions and wry observations of public propriety.
Revival Campaign In Moulton Church
Fourth annual meeting conducted by the minister at this church. Gideon Derryberry of Columbia Tennessee leads the song services. Large audiences attend morning and evening services. Many added to the congregation through baptism. Auditorium enlarged with two new Sunday school classrooms for audiences.
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Christ
Moulton
Gideon Derryberry
Columbia
Tennessee
River rising as gauge hits 34 feet today
The Tennessee River level climbed to 34 feet today, prompting possible flood concerns. Officials monitor tributaries and warn nearby communities to stay alert for rising waters and related hazards.
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Tennessee
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