Washington Beats Athletics to Narrow Lead in AL Race
Sad Sam Jones outpitched Robert Moses Grove as the Washington Senators edged the world champion Athletics 3 to 2. Joe Cronin hit a fourth inning homer and an eighth inning single to drive in the decisive run, moving Washington within six and a half games of first place. The Tigers defeated the Browns 7 to 5 as Tom Bridges debuted with eight and a half scoreless innings before relief.
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Sam Jones
Robert Moses Grove
Athletics
Washington Senators
A’s
Macks
Grove
Jones
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Tigers
Browns
Tom Bridges
Bridges
Barons Rally Nets Five in First Inning Victory
Barons beat Pebs 6-4 after a first inning five run surge led by strong pitching from Bob Hasty. Ray Francis held Pebs to four hits as Chicks fell 4-0 to Crackers. Pels needed a ninth inning burst to topple Chattanooga 10-6 while the Vols and Bears did not play.
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Barons
Chicks
New Orleans
Bob Hasty
Plue
Ray Francis
Crackers
Dobbsmen
Crax
Kelly
Pels
Chattanooga
Vols
Bears
Call Candidates Here Wednesday at Central High
Central High invites athletic youths who did not earn a letter last year to a Wednesday 2 pm meeting. Assistant coach Aubrey Fuller aims to assess untested material in camp before formal line selection. Lettermen not needed tomorrow. equipment issued then and workouts at City Park Field follow.
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Central
Central High School
Aubrey Fuller
City Park Field
Riverside Grid Battles Set After Field Completion
Riverside field will be used this year for football contests per Aubrey Fuller assistant head coach at Central. The field nears completion with a fence to keep dead heads low. No games are slated for Malone Park.
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Riverside
Aubrey Fuller
Central
Malone Park
Alabama's 1930 Crimson Tide Open Labor Day Practice
Coach Wade presides over the first football workout on Labor Day September 1 with 45 players reporting to form Alabama's 1930 eleven. Tony Holm departs leaving big shoes to fill as John Cain, a left-footed punter, emerges as top candidate to replace him. Sophomores Sanford Fry Godfrey Clements Barker Freeman Laslie Taylor Swaim Cochrane Holley Fain Tucker Hanson vie for roles in backfield and line, with Ben Smith shifting to end and showing potential as a dependable pass catcher.
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Wade
Crimson Tide
Alabama
Howard College
Mississippi University
Sewanee
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Florida
Georgia
Tony Holm
John Cain
Tony
Cain
John
Sanford
Fry
Godfrey
Riley Clements
Barker
Freeman
Laslie
Taylor
Swaim
Cochrane
Holley
Fain
Tucker
Hanson
Southern and National League Game Schedule
Today’s games feature Mobile at Nashville in two games, Atlanta at Memphis, Little Rock at Birmingham, New Orleans at Chattanooga, Pittsburgh at Chicago, and St. Louis at Cincinnati. Only games scheduled.
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Memphis
Pacha
New Orleans
Seccsiessss
Birmingham
Atlanta
Eneen
Little Rock
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Chattanooga
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Enee
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Mobile
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I. Pet
Chicago
Tenees
New York
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
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Boston Coveensnenenonsesnaesti
Cincinneti
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Philadelphia
American
Chile
L. Pet. AA
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Cleveland
Detroit Eteswestovceeseese Entensna OL
TNS
Southern League Mobile
Nashville
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Washington at Philadelphia Only game scheduled
The American League feature lists Washington at Philadelphia as the sole game on the schedule. No other contests appear for the day.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Baseball Scores from Nashville to Memphis and Beyond
Off day results show Atlanta over Memphis 4 to 0. Birmingham beats Little Rock 6 to 4. New Orleans defeats Chattanooga 10 to 6. Philadelphia over Washington 3 to 2. Detroit edges St. Louis 7 to 5.
Fate of Central's Dick Dobbins Weighed This Week
The fate of Dick Dobbins, powerful fullback of Central's grid machine last season, will be known the latter part of this week. The question of Dobbins' eligibility is now before the athletic authorities of the state. Local coaches hold out little hope that Dobbins will be reinstated and allowed to play this year.
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Dick Dobbins
Central
Dobbins
Johnson All Set For Coming Year At Central
From a farm in Cullman County the voice of Columbus Jumbo Johnson signals readiness for the next season. The veteran lineman, in good health, expects to try out for Central and is eager for the call to join the grid.
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Johnson
Cullman County
Columbus
Central
Hale
Home Run Records Shattered In Minor Leagues Amid Ruth Contention
Hack Wilson nears the National League record while Nick Cullop and Joe Hauser set new marks in the International and American Association leagues. Ruth trails with limited chances to reach a fourth straight record year as August turns to September and injuries slow major league push.
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Wild
Hack Wilson
Chicago
Cub
Joe Hauser
Baltimore
Nick Cullop
Minneapolis
Associated Press
New York
Babe Ruth
Chicago Cubs
Hauser
Bill Kelley
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Connie Mack
Cullop
Brooklyn
Washington
Yankees
Association
Bunny Brief
Millers
George Kelly
Ruth
Wilson
Chuck Klein
Phillie
Upsets Rock Sports World Across Disciplines
Alan Gould surveys a year of shocks led by Bobby Jones unlikely foe Johnny Goodman in golf and a Poughkeepsie Regatta upset by Cornell, plus Cochet and Wimbledon surprises. Jeff Dickson, once a Jackson auto salesman, emerges as a key promoter returning to back top talent in Europe and Broadway.
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Kings
Bobby Jones
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Merion
Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Henri Cochet
Wilmer Allison
Gallant Fox
Jim Dandy
Saratoga
Jeff Dickson
Jackson
Miss
Europe
Tex Rickard
Paris
London
Dickson
Health officer administers anti typhoid vaccine in Florette
County health officer Dr H C McRee visited Florette and nearby centers to immunize residents against typhoid. Since spring hundreds of Morgan countians have been immunized in the campaign to curb the disease.
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H. C. McRee
Florette
Needing Rains On Local Golf Links
George Curtis the Valley Country club pro said additional rainfall is needed on the course. He noted recent rain has helped and reduced the need to water greens, but the need is becoming apparent again.
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George Curtis
The
Valley Country Club
Taylor to Return as Central Coach Rejoins Team
R. D. Taylor, Central head coach, returns from Tennessee late this week and will summon last year’s lettermen to report early next week. Taylor is in Tennessee briefly on business.
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R. D. Taylor
Central
Tennessee
Central Grid
Taylor
Academy 10 Draw Local Grid Hope for 1930 season
Southern Military Academy at Greensboro plans a 5 percent chance to field a strong grid squad this year. Pete West Jesse Lanier Franklin Moore and Herman Papenburg will attend early training in Greensboro along with Ben Martin Jr and Wilburn Moore. The tough schedule features Alabama frosh, Birmingham Southern frosh, Howard yearlings and Springhill College with a possible trip to New York state for a game.
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Pete West
Jesse Lanier
Franklin Moore
Herman Papenburg
Alabama
Ben Martin, Jr
Wilburn Moore
Greensboro
Alabama Frosh
Birmingham Southern Frosh
Howard Yearlings
Springhill College
Far East
New York State
Miniature golf grows into national pastime and industry
The article notes about 25 000 miniature courses nationwide with investments near 125 million dollars, arguing the Tom Thumb game may attract non golfers to golf and could shape the future of the sport under leaders like Alex Pirie. It contrasts miniature play with orthodox golf and mentions social trends and humor about puttering.
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Grantland Rice
Alex Pirie
Professional Golfers Association of America
Redbirds Scrimmage Hanceville and Decatur in Grid Test
Hanceville's Redbirds and Decatur join Central's grid machine in scrimmage action this year. The teams met last year to discuss scoring and will face a pivotal test this season as they prepare for Central's schedule.
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Hanceville
Redbirds
Central
Decatur
National League Idle as Cubs Lead Giants by Five Games
The National League stood idle with no games, while the Cubs held a five game lead over the Giants and the Robins trailed the Giants by a game and a half. The three cornered race among Cubs, Robins and Giants quieted for the moment in the standings.
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Cubs
Robins
Giants
Mel Ott Shoots for Giants In Hot Pennant Race
Giants slugger Mel Ott is batting around .340 and fielding with deadly accuracy from right field as New York vies in the National League pennant chase.
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Mel Ott
New York Giants
Wade Opposed 10 Hard Stiff Summer Work for Gridmen
Coach Wallace Wade of Alabama argues against extreme labor in summer training. He notes troops already in three Southern Conference titles with seven years at the helm, and says moderate exercise keeps muscles limber and players ready without fatigue. Several Tide veterans report returning from camp in good condition.
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Totin
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Tide
Trojans
Wade
McGugin Names Six Greatest Stars of Vanderbilt Grids
Dan McGugin selects six top players from 26 seasons at Vanderbilt including three linemen and three backs. Backfield stars are Ray Morrison now at Southern Methodist University Lew Hardage and Billy Spears from 1928. Linemen include Hek Wakefield Joss Cody and Bull Brown.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dan McGugin
Southern Football
Vanderbilt University
Commodore
McGugin
Ray Morrison
Southern Methodist University
Lew Hardage
Vanderbilt
Billy Spears
Hek Wakefield
Joss Cody
Clemson
Bull Brown
International Rivalries Span Three Nations and Regions
A fragmented note references relations among England Scotland and Wales and teams or entities connected to Argentina Chile and Uruguay. It hints at cross regional competition or cooperation without detailing dates or outcomes.
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England
Scotland
Wales
Argentina
Chile
Uruguay
Tennessee Pension Rolls Show Veterans and Widows
About 1,000 Confederate veterans and 2,500 widows are listed on Tennessee pension rolls, reflecting ongoing state benefits for former soldiers and their spouses.
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Tennessee
Steady fight for Bunting ends as Rogersville leads North Alabama Amateur
Rogersville captures the first pennant in the North Alabama Amateur League as the season nears its end. Elkmont and Cullman chase second place while Athens, Haleyville, and Town Creek contend for position.
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Rogersville
North Alabama
Elkmont
Ville
Athens
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Pet
Mehke
Town Creek
Rahm Trophy Open to All Valley Golfers
Golfers from the Tennessee Country club head out next Monday for the Rahm trophy now held by Dr. W P Baugh. No qualifying, no slate of players, and no match play planned. The 18 hole medal event is open to all Valley club members.
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Tennessee Country Club
W. PB. Baugh
The
Valley Club
Pollution Turns New York Boys’ Hair Green After River Swim
Several New York boys developed green hair after swimming in a river contaminated with factory acid discharges. Medical tests were conducted, and officials warned residents about the pollution level and potential health risks.
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New York
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Red Bethea
University of Florida
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Ben Smith
Nashville Mobile
Detroit
Nick Gallop
By Loren Disney
Alan Gould
Sponns
Broadway
Stribling
Scott
Academy
West
Lanier
Moore
Papenburg
Southern Military Academy
National
League
Slugger
Rahm
Atlas Cement
Decatur Coal & Mfg. Co
Arthur Jones
Neme
Investors Syndicate
Decatur Comer
Ala
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