Reds Eye Trade Links With Catchers In 1930s Scoop
Cincinnati Reds may trade a catcher or two as Will McKechnie has sold Davis and Ernie Lombard while a promising rookie Will Hershberger from Newark’s Wonder team looms. The column weaves in DiMaggio Ruppert talks and Dizzy Dean contract notes with playful sports lore.
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Sid Feder
New York
Hot Grove
Cincinnati Reds
Will McKechnie
Joe DiMaggio
Col
Jake Ruppert
DiMag
Joe
Col. Ruppert
Ed Barrow
Local Social News Highlights In Lacey and Nearby
Mrs JN Chandler of Owens Roads visits her parents Mr and Mrs JF Dunn. Miss Mary Sides wed James Bartee in a ceremony of local interest. Mrs Bartee teaches locally while Mr Bartee serves on the county agent committee. Mrs Ralph King of Union Grove visits Lipscomb family. JF Dunn out ill a week. Evelyn Lipscomb Jewel Win Grey and Evelene Hornbuckle attended a West Point dance. Frank Griffin of Huntsville and E B Brooks of Arab guest here.
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J.N. Chandler
Owens ’ Roads
J. F. Dunn
Walker Murphy
Woodland
John Elders
Mary Sides
James Bartee
Bartee
Sides
M. E. Church
W. T. Bartee
E. B. Brooks
Death rate from pneumonia and influenza cited in insurance data
Insurance statistics show the death rate from pneumonia and influenza in the United States at 44.2 percent over the past 25 years, highlighting long term mortality impact.
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United States
Kovacs Plans Aggressive Play in Nautilus Tourney Semis
Frank Kovacs of Oakland meets Wayne Sabin of Hollywood in a Nautilus Hotel tennis tournament semifinal in Miami Beach. Sabin ousted Weston Painter 6 1 6 2 as top seed Bobby Riggs and Elwood Cooke prepared for their semifinal.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Frank Kovacs
Oakland
Calif
Wayne Sabin
Hollywood
Kovacs
Sabin
Weston Painter
Milwaukee Chop Stroker
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Ore
Riggs
Wilmer Hines
Moulton and Decatur H I Teams Split Victory
Moulton and Decatur high teams split wins at Moulton. Decatur girls lost 23 18 to Moulton girls while Decatur boys won 20 13. Crowd packed the gymnasium as Smith of Decatur led with eight points and Hazel of Moulton added six for Lawrence County teams.
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Moulton
Decatur
Smith
Hazel
Lawrence
Traynor predicts tough Pirates after strong season
Pie Traynor predicted the Pirates will be strong in the National League finishing third last season and aiming higher. He noted upgrades to the club with recruits and warned it would be foolish to promise a pennant but expressed optimism for improvement.
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Pittsburgh
Pie Traynor
Pirates
Southwestern to Battle Howard in Birmingham
Southwestern travels to Birmingham to face Howard College after a 41 to 37 loss to Jacksonville Teachers College. Plunkett of Jacksonville led scoring with 14 points, while Gaylon Smith paced Southwestern with 15.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southwestern
Howard College
Jacksonville Teachers College
Plunkett
Jacksonville
Gaylon Smith
Proper Putter Position Helps Prevent Club Twist
Alex Morrison explains that golfers often misplace the bottom of the clubhead and even lift the heel, causing twisting at impact. The advised method is to keep the sole and face flat on the ground from address through the swing to maintain correct angle and avoid manipulation.
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Alex Morrison
Morrison
King Features
Tae
Morgan Decatur Teams Meet Morgan County at Central High
The two Decatur high schools face Morgan County High at Central High gym tonight at 7 30. The girls start the doubleheader with what is expected to be a lively contest followed by the boys game.
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Decatur High School
Morgan County High
Hartselle
Central High
Bear disrupts walk to Ellis School in Ashland incident
Donald Meyers and Tom Aaron pupils at Ellis School and their lunch sacks triggered a bear encounter in dense woods near Ashland Wisconsin. The boys dropped their bags and fled as the black bear approached sniffing the food.
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Ashland
Wis
Donald Meyers
Tom Aaron
Ellis School
Donald
Tom
Anniston to Enter Southeast ern Baseball League
Anniston Alabama plans to join the Southeast ern baseball league for 1938 after city council approval and lighting upgrades. Gadsden Alabama also ready to enter, bringing the circuit to eight clubs including Montgomery Selma Mobile Jackson Meridian and Pensacola. A Saint Paul Am erican Association link may place eight to ten players in Anniston with a manager to be chosen within a week.
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Anniston
Ala
Bill Deyo
Council A
Gadsden
Montgomery
Selma
Mobile
Alabama
Jackson
Meridian
Mississippi
Pensacola
St. Paul
American Association
Deyo
Saints
Babe Ganzel
St.Paul Pilot
Southeastern League
Alabama to hold June 14 special election for Hill seat
A special election to fill the late Lister Hill seat in Alabama’s second district will be held June 14. Governor Bibb Graves set the date, saying it follows economy by aligning with the regular Democratic runoff primary.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lister Hill
House
U.S. Senate
Bibb Graves
Coal Theft Charge Against Negro in City Court
A Black man was fined in city police court on a petty theft charge stemming from stealing coal from the I and NI Railroad Co. He was apprehended by a railroad special officer.
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I, and Ni, Railroad Co
Pitt News Offers Free Ads for Readers Problems
The Pitt News announces a new service offering free ads to readers seeking help. One reader asks for a date for the junior prom and to escort a Pitt woman to a Friday dance, promising to spend a reasonable amount on incidental costs.
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Pittsburgh
Pitt “News
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
August Zoeller Buried After Moving From Grave He Dug
August Zoeller dies at his citrus farm near Los Angeles and will be buried in the grave he dug for himself 15 years ago in Shawnee Oklahoma. He lined the grave with concrete and marked it with stone before moving to California. Hailstorms seldom occur between sunset and sunrise.
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Shawnee, Okla
Zoeller
California
Citrus
Los Angeles
Briez Chats About Sports in New York Gossip
Boxing chatter dominates the page with Venturi's career doubts, Braddock and Farr looming prospects, Berg heading to Hollywood, Montanez and Apostoli in tours, Gehrig and Mungo movie plans, and a sweep of baseball salary notes plus a sports dinner recap.
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New York
Pnrico Venturi
Henry Armstrong
Venturi
Tommy Farr
James J. Braddock
Jim
Jackie
Kid) Berg
Hollywood
Mrs
Lou Gehrig
Burleigh Grimes
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Mungo
Pageland
8. C
Flatbush
Yankees
Lefty Gomezes
Mickey Cochrane
Cochrane
Bill Terry
Joe McCarthy
New Orleans Club Tournament Cancelled
The New Orleans Country Club cancelled its annual invitational golf tournament set for February due to date conflicts with the inaugural presentity of another event. The city sponsored open tournament remains scheduled for February 17 to 20.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Country Club
Prisoners jailed in Tallahassee bank robbery case
Sheriff Frank Stoutamire said Hugh Gant and Alva D. Hunt were lodged in Leon county jail here early today by federal agents after being charged with robbing several Florida banks.
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Tallahassee
Fia
Frank Stoutamire
Hugh Gant
Alva D. Hunt
Florida
Leon County
Six Day Bike Races Highlight Bullivant Tough Care
Cleveland arena hosts six day bike races with riders like Walthour Yates and Buhler. Trainer Fred Bullivant patches up injuries on the spot keeping riders going with heat towels salve and tape. The recount notes his no nonsense method and the grit of riders and reporters.
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Cleveland
Walthour
Yates
Uhler
Andy
Fred Sulivant
Dispatch
Fred Bullivant
Fred
Ty Cobb
Bullivant
Chicago
Beaucoup
Ernest Buhler
Mister Buhler
Buhler
Bob Godley
Bob
Reggie McNamara
Veter
Godley
Mr. Godley
Social note of gifts visits and illnesses in Helms family
Friday and weekend social calls fill the list as Lucille Owen guests Earlyne Helms while families from Union Grove Decatur Somerville Oleander and West Point visit. Illnesses mark the week with Mrs Whisenant and Grace Hendrix described as very ill.
Jim Braddock on Health and Ring Comeback vs Farr
Jim Braddock, 32, declares good health and plans to fight Tommy Farr next Friday at the Garden. Manager Joe Gould supports the comeback, saying Braddock believes he can beat Farr and should not quit.
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Joe Louis
Chicago
Jim
Tommy Farr
Garden
Schmeling
Jims
Joe Gould
Farr
Wedding and social notes from Holland's Gin community
Rev Pettus preached at the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon. A housewarming shower for Mr and Mrs Cecil Wales drew many friends. Ed Wales wed Mrs Frank Smith of Locks Cross Roads at the Mormon church. Local visits and dinners linked Misses Magnusson Brock Vickers Pittiman Tillery Hasten and Pittman families.
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Pettus
Methodist Church
Hezzie Hodges
Cecil Wales
Mable Magnusson
Mildred
Wilma Brock
Kathleen Vickers
Birdie Tillery
Clara Lee Pittiman
Laurine Hargrove
Henry Smith
Wales
Dorothie Tillery
Margaret Pittiman
Louise Brock
Bertha
Mary Hasten
Ed Wales
Frank Smith
Lock’s Cross Roads
Morman Church
Birdie
Clara Lee
Addie
Margaret Pittsman
J. C. Davis
Billie
F. M. Wales
Local Family Visits and Church Services Reported
Mrs Max ODaniel visits her father Odis Lemons Sunday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Helms and Vera Hennessee stay with Mrs Maye Simpson. Dorotha Jean Whisenant hurt in a fall Monday. Rev Slater preached at Escape Methodist church to a large crowd Sunday.
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Frank Walter
Claudie Edwards
Birdie Moon
Wiley Edwards
Earlyne Helms
Owen
Homer Hornbuckle
Bruyce Hornbuckle
Cleveland Hornbuckle
Mildred Light
Vera~Hennessee
Dorothy Helms
A. G. Helms
Cora Helms
Antioch
W. G. Whisenant
Menrye Edwards
G. H. Helms
Melvin
O’daniel
Max Odaniel
Lillie Edwards
Odis Lemons
Vera Hennessee
Maye Simpson
Freedom
Dorotha Jean Whisenant
Anna Hennessee
Ella Helms
Slater
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Foo
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Jimmy
Tony Pie
M. C
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East
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P.S
Lacey
Second Ave
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Chuck Klein
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Iy Foxx
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Shawn
Bill Cisse
Baltimore Orioles
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Jimmy Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Charley Keller
Moulton-Decatur HI
Traynor
Howard
Feme
Groceries and Meats
E. Moulton St
Central Presse
Morgan
Maurice I. Bloch
League
Brietz
By Eddie Brietz
Pedro Montanez
Apostoli
Lou Brix
Puerto Rico
Sixto Escobar
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Enzo Fiermonte
Enzo
Max Baer
Farr-Braddock
Frankie Strafaci
Brooklyn
Frankie
al Schacht
Mike Jacobs
Sonja Henie
Miami
Harry Kipke
N. O
Kelley
Larry Kelley
Yale
Hightstown
N. J
Bill Braucher
Canleal Press Sports
McNamara
Lucille Owen
Woodrow Williams
Irene
Dewey Moon
Ruth Compton
Pine Ridge
H. M. Helms
W. E. Helms
Imogene Light
Somerville
Rt. 4
Virgie Mae
Katy Helms
Leo Tyler
Wilse Tyler
Union Grove
Wylie Royce Collier
Mary Joe Walter
Cora Lee Bowling
Kathryn Parson
Jewel Helms
W. A. Helms
Angie Whisenant
Tidwell Helms
Grace Hendrix
J. D. Whisenant
O. ©. Couch, Sr
Scottsboro
L. V. Tyler
Maryee Shumate
Oleander
Nora Owen
James Brooks
Buster Owen
West Point
Jeff Goodson
Mynell Whisenant
Frank Whisenant
Maynor Tidmore
Bridge Moon
F. C. Garrison
Max Saylor
Billie Gene .Garrison
H Helms
George «Walter
Joe Walter
Jimmie Collier
Decatur, Vis
Holland
A. H. Garnett Grocery
Moulton Street
Decatur-Maid
Palm Beach
Mary Jane
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