Jiger Kelly To Oppose Cleet On Legion Card
Tiger Kelly of Tennessee slated to face Tuffy Cleet in the main bout at Martin Arena next Tuesday night on an American Legion card. John Felix meets Vic Weber in the preliminary as fans expect a strong crowd and a clash of strength and cleverness in the light heavy division.
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Tiger Kelly
Sheik
University of Tennessee
Christ Jordan
Tuffy
Cleet
Kelly
American Legion
Martin Arena
John Felix
Vic Weber
Kelly-Cleet
Lamar Moye to Report Next Week
Lamar Moye, last year's Central high football standout and all Southern center, will report to the University of Alabama next Tuesday after securing employment.
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Lamar Moye
Central High
University of Alabama
Limestone Loop Attracting Fans In County Baseball
The Limestone County Baseball League with nine teams draws growing crowds as games run four days weekly. Oakdale beat Capshaw 4 to 3. another Holland's Gin vs Cartwright game may be replayed or forfeited. League standings show Athens leading early. Mooresville, Cartwright, and Holland's Gin close behind. Mooreville and Pleasant Valley in mid pack. Weekend schedule lists Mooresville at Ardmore and Athens versus Coxey Friday with two games. Saturday features Holland's Gin vs Coxey and Cartwright against Ardmore.
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Limestone County Baseball League
Oakdale
Capshaw
Holland
Athens
Cartwright
Bruce Holland
Skipper Neaves
Ww. L. Pet
Nnn
Ardmore
COMO
Mooresville
Pleasant Valley
Aee Holland's
Coxey
Holland’s Gin
Repair Job Ahead of School Opening At Alabama Related
A repair job is planned before the new school year begins and the source notes an upcoming attendance at Alabama.
Polo Advice For Busy Men From Odd Advice Column
An eccentric column mocks busy businessmen proposing polo as physical mental therapy. It jokes about acquiring a light sturdy horse from races or ice houses, warns against harness tracks, and suggests starting fires with winter mailers. It playfully advises Sunday polo and trumpet signaling, ending with a call to temperance.
Raxey Vance Names Dizzy Dean as National League speed king
The piece notes RaxeY Vance naming Dizzy Dean of the Cardinals as the speed king of the National League. It also mentions Jean Borotra taking sugar between tennis sets to strengthen his heart and references two triple plays by a Cardinal infield. It adds England struggles to introduce baseball with a 150 gate turnout and a printed program explaining crowd shouts. Cricket remains Johnny Bull’s big game.
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Raxey Vance
Speed King
Dizzy
Jean Borotra
England
Johnny Bull
Returns Home After Short Visit
Mrs. John B. Weakley of Birmingham has returned home following a brief visit with Mrs. Annie Baker in Decatur. Here Friday, Guy Walker and Mr. Johnston of Somerville were in Decatur on business.
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John B. Weakley
Birmingham
Annie Baker
Guy Walker
Mr. Johnston
Somerville
Decatur
Puzzling Portrait Clues Hint at Aeneas or Similar Figure
Readable fragments suggest a puzzle listing clues for a famous musician or composer. Across and down entries mention notes, gods, plants, and traits, with hints about birthplace and wartime service. The scattered prompts imply a themed crossword like a historical trivia page.
Guard Candidates Plentiful for Alabama Basketball
Alabama heads into a new season with guards Tom Hopke and B Ho Kirkland returning as seniors. Four lettermen depart, while reserves such as Morrow Boswell Freeman Carter Dobbins and Kellogg vie for roles. Sophomores Sid Brownstein and Gene Nesbit push veterans, with Kirkland and Huke leading the guard corps.
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University
Ala
Tom Hopke
B’ho Kirkland
Alabama
Frey
Sims
Cochrane
Sanford
Hopke
Kirkland
Thomas
Bama
Morrow
Boswell
Freeman
Emmett Carter
Dick Dobbins
Bill Kellogg
Carter
Dobbins
Sherlter
Xtte
Kellogg
Sid Brownstein
Gene Nesbit
Brownstein
Nesbit
Huke
Tom
Memphis 7 Nashville 6 in Southern League clash
Memphis defeated Nashville 7 to 6 in a Southern League game. Birmingham and Atlanta played a night twin bill while Chattanooga faced Little Rock at night. Knoxville and New Orleans were rained out.
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Memphis
Nashville
Birmingham
Southern League
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Knoxville
New Orleans
Baseball Standings and Rain Delay Report
In the American League, Boston tied Chicago 6-6, New York led Chicago 10 to 1, Washington beat Detroit 13-6. In the National League, Cincinnati lost 0-3 to Brooklyn as Chicago moved to 5-9 and Philadelphia fell to 0-6. Boston led St. Louis 4-3. Pittsburgh vs New York postponed by rain.
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Boston
Chicago
New York
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
National League
Today's NBA Schedule Highlights
The slate features Birmingham versus Atlanta Chattanooga versus Little Rock Knoxville versus New Orleans Nashville versus Memphis New York versus Cleveland Boston versus Chicago Washington versus Detroit Philadelphia versus St Louis Pittsburgh versus New York(2) Cincinnati versus Brooklyn(2) Chicago versus Philadelphia and St Louis versus Boston.
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Knoxville
New Orleans
Taimimmneeaeeere SA
Ashville
Little Rock
Birmingham
Comtinapoainnens
Chattamooga
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Pancasgie i
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Wee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Vallee's Auto Overturns Highlight Final Southern Rails Clash
The season finale features Frack Pate's Southern Rails facing Gordon McDuff's Trojans. The locals add several players boosting the Trojans' hopes for a strong game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 30.
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Ernoon
Frack Pate
Southern Rails Aggregation
Gordon McDuff
Trojans
Sheffield Southern Rails Play Trojans Here Today
Decatur baseball fans trek to Alabama Park this afternoon to watch the Sheffield Southern Rails meet the Trojans in a likely competitive matchup with regional interest and possible standings implications.
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Sheffield Southern Rails
Trojans
Decatur
Alabama Park
Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary
Market reports from Birmingham show firm hay quotations with No. 1 U. S. hay at 13 50 to 14.00, No. 2 at 11.00 to 11.50, Timothy at 17.50 to 18.50, and alfalfa at 26.00. Poultry and eggs steady with No. 1 white eggs 17 to 18c. Butter fat priced at 16c to 18c. Grains No. 2 white corn 73 3 4 to 74c, No. 2 yellow 70c, oats 45 to 47c. Cattle and calves mixed quality ranges, hogs varied by weight, with top corn hogs at 4.55 and hogs overall up 10c.
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Carleaé
Birmingham
Johnson Hay
U. 8
Timothy U
Carread
Somerville man J. D. Baker visits Decatur today
J. D. Baker of Somerville spent the day in Decatur on a routine visit and to conduct local business.
Tupelo Military Institute Ad Enters Catalogue Interview
A well established Tupelo institution offers college preparatory and business courses with employment for graduates. Supervised study and individual attention highlighted. Apply for catalogue or interview with president J. O. Boulanger.
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J. O. Boulanger
A. B
Brunswick Stew Served Labor Day
The Hillsboro Baptist Church ladies will serve Brunswick stew on the lawn of Dr. J. F. Huey at 7 30 p m on September 1 for the church’s benefit. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
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Hillsboro Baptist Church
J. F. Huey
Baptist Church
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