Legion Bowl plans announced for September 9 opening
Commander Shepherd of Morgan County post of the American Legion reveals immediate construction of The Legion Bowl on Line and Davis streets with a 1200 seat initial unit. The venue will host boxing cards including a Sept 9 event likely featuring Horace Hooper vs Billy Mobley and will be open to public for large gatherings.
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Birmingham
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Mobile
Giant
Weekend Baseball Schedule for Rogersville Club
Three games on the weekend for the Rogersville team start at 3 30. Friday Elkmont travels to Rogersville while Dallas Mills from Huntsville visits the North Amateur loop contenders. Saturday Sheffield comes to town for a 3 30 start with three games expected.
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Fourteen Year Old King Wins World Trapshooting Title
Alfred R. King Jr., aged 14, upset the field at Dayton Ohio to claim the world trapshooting title. He will receive a diamond studded belt and $1,125 in cash as announced by officials.
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Ohio
Lyons' Work This Year Outstanding
The work of Ted Lyons, ace of the White Sox staff, stands out in the American League mound performance. Yesterday he recorded his 20th victory of the season, a phenomenal figure given the Sox's low standing.
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Southern League Tonight Matches Across Circuit
New Orleans visits Nashville while Mobile plays Chattanooga and Atlanta meets Little Rock. Memphis travels to Birmingham in a slate of league games.
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Baseball Day Matchups Across Leagues
In the American League, Chicago visits Cleveland, Detroit plays St Louis, Philadelphia hosts Boston, and New York travels to Washington. In the National League, Brooklyn visits New York, St Louis visits Chicago, Cincinnati goes to Pittsburgh, and Boston plays Philadelphia.
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Baseball Results From Regional Standings
Regional scores show Mobile defeated Nashville 13 to 7 while New Orleans beat Chattanooga 4 to 2 and Birmingham edged Atlanta 2 to 1. Memphis lost to Atlanta 3 to 8 as Chicago beat Pittsburgh and Philadelphia triumphed over Boston 9 to 3. Brooklyn routed New York 7 to 2. St Louis 2 Cincinnati 1.
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White Sox Take Two From Indians In Twin Bill
The Indians were swept by the White Sox on their home field with scores of 14 to 5 and 5 to 4. Ted Lyons earned his 20th win despite a late two-run rally. Joe Sewell grounded out to end the ninth inning. Walter Stewart allowed five hits in a 5 to 0 Browns victory. Browns opened strong and stayed ahead throughout.
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Boxing Show Tickets Hit Huntsville Advance Sale
Tickets for the Battling Brady O’Hara boxing show at the American Legion punch bowl in Huntsville go on advance sale in Morgan county at the Savoy Cafe on Bank Street. A 3,500 capacity crowd is anticipated with sales continuing in Athens through Thursday afternoon. The first bout starts at 8 with the American Legion band providing music.
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Boxing Show Draws 3500 Fans in Huntsville Headliner
In Huntsville Alabama a large American Legion boxing show drew approximately 3,500 spectators as Bozo of Birmingham and Brady O Hara of Georgia, top light heavyweight contenders, headlined. Bozo arrived Wednesday and impressed by stopping Cuban ex champ Battling Taylor in an exhibition while O Hara impressed Huntsville rival Tommy Baker with sharp hooks and jabs.
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Giants' Terry Emerges as Slugging Force For Giants
New York August 27 Giants star first baseman Bill Terry, a Memphis native and Standard Oil owner, is praised as the team's best fielder and a rising power at the plate. The 32 year old, left handed hitter, slugged four homers to left at the Polo Grounds this season and cites a changed stance for his increased power. He notes the Giants face tough pitching and contrasts teammates O Doull and Klein for their advantage against weaker opponents. Terry also mentions his son Bill Terry Jr and his business interests.
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First Practice At Central Under Coach Fuller
The first grid practice of the year at Central park drew 20 players 18 newcomers and two letter men. Jumbo Johnson and Red Wells were allowed to join rookies after missing spring training as Coach Fuller directed fundamentals with blocking tackling and charging. Coach Taylor expected to join later as the squad drills continued.
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Dudley Byars
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Lamar Moye
Howard Lanier
Ed Hefner
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No Developments In Mystery Case
Deputy Sheriff Bud Davis said there were no developments in the disappearance of J. E. Ricks from his Shady Grove home. Ricks left his wife after the marriage, promised to return that night, but no trace has been found in several days.
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Mrs Frank Tyson Reported Doing Nicely
Mrs Frank Tyson of SBalleyton Alabama is reported doing nicely following a recent illness or setback with local hospital notes indicating stable progress and ongoing recovery.
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Sballeyton, Alabama
O'Hara Promises Whale of a Show Amid Valley Fans
O'Hara declares the performance will be a whale of a show as fans from across the Tennessee Valley are expected to attend. The boast emphasizes a wallop in the act and the audience cross section hints at wide regional interest.
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Barons Rally Past Pebs In Tight Game
In a close series game the Barons defeated the Pebs 2 to 1 as Ludolph topped Moon. Pebs managed five hits while the Barons had seven. Whitey Glazner led a 4 to 2 Pels win over the Noogans in the third straight by Larry Gilbert’s squad. The Chicks outslugged the Crackers 8 to 3 as May pitched well. Mobile Bears powered past the Vols 13 to 7 with 19 hits led by Chapman who had four hits and five RBIs.
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Scores Update From Baseball Schedule
St. Louis defeated Detroit 5 to 0. Chicago routed Cleveland 14 to 5 after a 5 to 4 result earlier. Only games scheduled.
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Robins Rally Past Giants as Others Fall Behind
The Robins gained on their rivals by winning while the Cubs and Giants lost. Traynor went five for five as the Pirates beat the Cubs 10 to 8. Sparky Adams drove in the decisive eighth for the Cards in their 2 to 1 win over Cincinnati. The Phillies beat Atlanta 9 to 3 after Sex Seibold pitched into relief.
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Athenians Fall to Cullman in Week Start
The Athenians of North Alabama were beaten 10 to 6 by Cullman in the opening game of the week. Cullman moved closer to second place while Athens slid in the league standings, dropping from first toward third as the season wanes.
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Sailor Will Face Campolo at Madison Square Garden
Jack Sharkey signs for a September 25 bout at Madison Square Garden against Victorio Campolo and will receive 100 000 dollars for his purse.
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Barons And Chicks Clash In Five Game Series
The Barons and Chicks meet in a five game series starting in Birmingham this afternoon. The Chicks hold a seven and a half game lead over the Pets in the Southern league pennant chase but have slumped recently. A Barons sweep or four of five would tighten the race significantly.
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Dove Shooting Season Opens Monday in Morgan County
Mor gan county nimrods expect the dove shooting season to start Monday as plans are laid for the days of sport. The expected dove crop this year is around the average of recent years.
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