Dalton Boys Poised for Tough Decatur Showdown
The Dalton Georgia boxing team led by Dr. Sam Easley travels to Decatur to face the local boys club at the Armory in a key early season match. Clarence Johnson of Dalton meets O Neal Harris in a heavyweight bout while other pairings include Worley vs Conley and Fasley vs Higdon.
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Georgia
Sam Easley
Decatur
Armory
Clarence Johnson
O'Neal Harris
Johnson
Harris
James Warmack
Gene Worley
James Conley
Jack Sherman
Charles Fasley
Thomas Higdon
Deb. Baggett
Charles Lindsay
Bill Russell
Carl Slatton
Slim Thomas
Jack Nelson
Miller
Wilson Campbell
Local Notes From Cullman County and Surroundings
Cullman County news notes include visits by the Heatherlys Buckelews and Maddoxs to relatives in the area. A. B. Buckelew is reported improving from a serious illness. Students from Cullman County attend West Point, with several named entrants. An all day singing is announced at Sardis in Winston County on Sunday September 8.
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Elmer Heatherly
Birmingham
A. N. Buckelew
A. B. Buckelew
Elbert Buckelew
Sardis
Ernest Maddox
Georgia
Corinth
Ted Buckelew
Henry Thomas
Mary Jane
Georgre Thomas
Talmage Wilhite
Cullman
Verlie Wynn
Oscar Wynn
Russell Clere
Danville
Nell and
Nauva Hudson
Clara Buckelew
Corinth Sun
Jack Laney
Hanceville
Cullman County
West Point School
Sylvia Perkins
Wilma Jean Cheatham
Schra Buckelew
Delmer Wynn
Malcolm
Harold Cheatham
Bill Shaw
Gurthal Laney
Clayburn
Lige Lee
Wesley Cheatham
C. W. Parker
Walter Partain
Massey
Winston Co
Church softball game set for tonight at Benson Field
The Fellowship class of Central Baptist Church plays the Good Fellowship class of Central Methodist Church at Benson Field tonight at 7 30. An earlier notice had wrongly stated last night.
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Central Baptist Church
Good Fellowship
Central Methodist Church
Benson Field
Briez Chats About Sports
Eddie Briez notes the Yankee owned Kansas City Blues tear through the American Association with strong pitching and frequent shutouts. The piece hints at fan heartbreak around Minneapolis and mentions Herman Taylor’s delay of Nova versus Galento. It also reports Portland’s ball club being on the market.
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Kansas City Blues
American Association
Minneapolis
Herman
Taylor
Nova
Galento
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Portland
Russia Triumphs at Washington Park Summary
The Washington Post framed a sports event with a calmer headline than the day’s excitement suggested. It notes Russia’s triumphant performance at Washington Park, emphasizing the perceived dominance in a key moment.
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Russia
Washington Park
Post
Washington
Golo proposes dual arena plan for Louis encounter race
B Lee Pace of Colorado Springs quotes Golo suggesting adding a second arena in New York and installing seats along the route to ensure widespread viewing of the encounter with Pastor Louis.
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N. Y
B. Lee Pace
Colorado Springs
Alabama Opens Gridiron Practice Early With 32 Men
The Cleveland edition notes Alabama began practice ahead of schedule with 32 players on hand July 24, despite SEC rules restricting football workouts before September.
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Cleveland
Alabama
Atlanta Nution
Riverside Softball Team Honored at Mrs Todd's Home
Mrs. W H Todd hosted Riverside softball players at 412 E Church St. Walter Todd Jr. was elected captain and most outstanding member by secret ballot. Attendees included David Motherway Margaret Perry Ted Hale Rose Nell Stack and others with sponsor J D Reed and bat boy Thomas Todd.
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W. H. Todd
Riverside
E. Church Street
Walter Todd, Jr
David ‘Motherway
Margaret Perry
Ted Hale
Rose Nell Stack
Mahlon Yarbrough
Jessie Mae Stinson
Clyde Smith
Tennessee Opens Season With Early Test At Week One
The statement reflects a team seeking advantage by facing Tennessee early in the schedule. It implies strategic planning for an initial matchup considered favorable for building momentum.
Lou Nova comments on Tony Galento’s scarred eyes
Cincinnati Times-Star quotes Lou Nova saying Tony Galento bleeds easily above the eyes signaling life in the ring.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Lou Nova
Tony Galento
Orioles Visit Decatur In Highlighted North Alabama Tilt
The Decatur Blue Devils host Father Ray's senior Orioles at Goodyear Park at 4 15 PM as part of their final few games. Lineups include Charles Strickland on the mound for the Orioles and R Kimbrell, S Heats, G Kimbrell, and Manahan or Grizzardo for the Blues. A large crowd is anticipated after weather caused earlier postponements.
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Sheats
G. Kimbrell
A. Vernoni
Briscoe If
Mitchell
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Caudill
Manahan
Grizzardo
Baseball Scores From Rainy National and Minor League Night
National League games were rained out. American League results include Cleveland 4 New York 3 in 10 innings, Detroit 7 Boston, Philadelphia 9 2, St. Louis 8 0, Chicago 5 3, Washington 2 4. Southern League and Southeastern League scores feature Knoxville 6-4, Memphis 4-2, Chattanooga 6-3, New Orleans 1-0, Nashville 7-8, Little Rock 4-1, Atlanta 7 Birmingham 3, Meridian 4-5, Mobile 2-6, Anniston 7 Montgomery 6, Jackson 5 Cadadena 8, Selma 3.
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Giants Defeat All Stars 9 0 In Preseason Showdown
New York Giants, the NFL champions, defeated the college All-Stars 9 to 0 before 81 456 fans. Three field goals by Ken Strong and a solid defense stopped the All-Stars passing attack led by Davey O'Brien and Sid Luckman. Giants outgained the collegians 135 rushing yards to 63 and led 6 0 at halftime with Strong’s 22 yarder and a second field goal from 41 yards.
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Chicago
New York Giants
Collegians
Chicago Bears
Davey O’brien
Texas Christian
Sid Luckman
Columbia
Billy Patterson
Baylor
Johnny Pingel
Michigan State
Giants
Ward Cuff
Marquette
Ken Strong
New York University
Strong
Giant
Raiders Open Fall Practice Under Hunter Ogle and Fuller
Coaches Ogle and Fuller expect about 40 prospects to report for opening grind on September 1 with twice daily sessions Friday and Saturday. Morning practices start at 9 and afternoon at 3, with Monday workouts at 2 30. The squad will dress in full uniform for the initial drill to thin the roster. Returning lettermen are few, and the line will be built around key veterans Whitmire Worley and Kemmitter. John Fowler joins the staff to assist with the line as the 1940 season opens against the Jacksonville Owls on September 29.
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Fuller
Raiders
Jacksonville Owls
Mac Jacobs
Jackson Hodges
Elbert McMeans
Earl Alverson
Pete Henderson
Woodrow Drake
Eldridge Cockrell
Homer Meadows
Sidney Evans
Carl (Sug
Green
Paul
Rod) Shafer
Henry Ford Brazelton
Donald Whitmire
Marvin Worley
Walter (Gump) Kemmitter
Harold Self
John Fowler
Baseball games scheduled across cities in late season slate
Today's lineup lists multiple City matchups including St. Louis at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn with two games each. Other pairings feature Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Chicago night Boston Detroit and Philadelphia St Louis plus additional intercity games and several regional clashes.
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St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Decatur Girls to Play Huntsville in Saturday Softball Doubleheader
The Morgan County American Legion sponsors a 7:30 p.m. softball doubleheader at Benson Field featuring the Decatur Girls versus Huntsville Dr Pepper club in the first game and Huntsville All-Stars vs Riverside in the nightcap. Highway Patrol first aid director H L Thornton will demonstrate safety rules between games as a large crowd is expected.
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Decatur Girls
Huntsville Dr. Pepper Club
Huntsville All-Stars
Riverside
H. L. Thornton
Highway Patrol
Benson Field
Nashville Volunteers Surge Ahead in Southern Association Pennant Race
The Associated Press reports a fierce pennant chase as Nashville Vols win a doubleheader 7 49 4 and 8 1 to top Little Rock Travelers. Knoxville Smokies defeat Memphis Chicks 6 4 and 4 2, while Lookouts overpower New Orleans 6 1 and 3 0 to tie with Atlanta Crackers for third.
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Southern Association
Nashville
Vols
Little Rock Travelers
Memphis’ Chicks
Knoxville Smokies
Knoxvilles
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Chattanooga
Lookouts
New Orleans
Atlanta Crackers
Birmingham
Hosierymen End Season With Dallas Mills Clash
Alabama Hosiery Mills closes the 1939 baseball season with a 3:30 p.m. game against Dallas Mills at Huntsville. The Hosierymen lead the season series two games to one and have posted a winning record overall this year.
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Dallas Mills
Huntaville
Hosierymen
Dallas
Kilgore to Coach Freshmen at Mercer University
Joe Kilgore former Alabama key back from the 1938 Rose Bowl squad will coach Mercer University Macon Georgia freshmen. Marshall Nunn Alabama publicity director said Kilgore, an all Southeastern halfback in 1937, will begin duties next month. He also played baseball for Alabama.
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Ala
Joe Kilgore
Alabama
Mercer University
Macon
Marshall Nunn
Kilgow
Nunn
Baseball gossip from Norwich to Baltimore and beyond
The note references Sammy Baugh Davey OBrien and Jack Odle, mentions the Dead End kids playing in Norwich, and says Johnny Ogden will finish the season as Baltimore Orioles general manager while handling Phillies affairs. It notes a working agreement with Baltimore and acquisition of Ben Warren for the Phillies and hints at the Yankees awaiting September 2 and the Red Sox series.
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Norwich
Connecticut
Hollywood
Johnny Ogden
Baltimore Orioles
Phillies
Baltimore
Big Ben Warren
Phils
Yankees
Justice Weddell Shattered Arm In Topeka Old Timers Game
Supreme Court Justice Hugo T. Weddell once a major league second baseman joined the Topeka Owls for a one night game. He fractured his left arm attempting to score from second on a hit as St Joseph edged the Owls 19 to 8 after 11 pitchers and 10 errors by Topeka.
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Kas
Supreme Court
Hugo T. Weddell
Athletics
Topeka Owls
Owls
St. Joseph
Saints
Dull Race on in American League Leaders Slip
The American League season leans toward dull play as the Yankees lose 4-3 in ten innings to Cleveland. Hal Trosky hits his 23rd homer, and miscues fuel a late Tribe rally before Ken Keltner's third baseman hit seals the win for Cleveland. Boston Red Sox yield a 7-6 decision to Detroit as Detroit chases the lead. Philadelphia Athletics sweep a Browns doubleheader 9-8 and 2-0, aided by nine seventh-inning runs in the opener.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Yankees
Cleveland
Bronx Bombers
Rene
Hal Trosky
Tribe
Joé Gordon
al Milnar
Bruce Campbell
Red Rolfe
Lefty Gomez
Sam Chapman
Frank Hayes
Dothan, Andalusia Tie Series in President's Cup Playoff
Dothan and Andalusia fought to a 4-3 finish as Andalusia won the last half of the ninth to knot the best of five at 2-2 in the Alabama-Florida League playoff. Tallassee and Panama City were tied 3-3 in the eighth when rain halted play, with the Indians needing one more win to reach the seven game championship bracket.
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Dothan
Ala
Browns
Andalusia
Tallassee
Panama City
Indians
White Sox Take Opener as Lyons Shines in Nightcap
In a split day, Ted Lyons returned after 16 days to pitch a four hit 5-2 victory for the White Sox in the opener while Joe Krakauskas won the nightcap 4-3. All National League games were rained out.
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Washington Senators
Ted Lyons
Sox
Joe Krakauskas
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