Briez Chats About Sports In Rundown NY Column
Eddie Brietz compiles a brisk sports column listing looming showdowns and rumors. topics include Frank Frisch, Burt Shotton, Max Baer versus contenders, All-Star starters in Cincinnati, Joe Louis boxing plans, Schmeling Braddock talk, Wimbledon results, and various college and baseball notes from around 1940s chatter.
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St. Louis
Frank Frisch
Cardinal
Burt Shotton
Columbus
California
Max Baer
Bob Pastor
Joe Louig
Zinzinnati
Vander Meer
Lomba
Baseball Recap Highlights Nine Inning Wins
Yesterday's action featured several MLB games with notable performances. Giants beat Dodgers 3-1 on a Homer H two aboard, Yankees topped Senators with seven RBIs from Dickey, Phillies doubleheader win had LaMaster five-hitter and three RBI, Red Sox and Cubs both scored big against Athletics and Reds respectively.
Negro teams to meet here Monday in Lakeside Park
The Decatur Negro professional all club will meet the Birmingham Red Sox Monday in a holiday doubleheader at Lakeside Park with seats reserved for white fans. Brown and Martin will work for the locals while Frank Washington of the Red Sox has not named his hurlers yet. The Decatur team previously won 12 of its last 14.
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Birmingham Red Sox
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Frank Washington
Red Sox
Decatur
Columbia
Tigers
Mayor Bextt Pleads Guilty in Traffic Court
In Columbia Missouri on July 2 the mayor was admitted to traffic court twice for overtime parking and each time pleaded guilty and paid fines.
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Golumbia
I Bia
District semi pro tourney set with finals July Fourth
Winners of Blountsville TVA and Arab-Winfield clash Sunday at Goodyear Park in a district semi pro tournament. Decatur Blue Devils battle Anderson at 1 p.m. tomorrow. Finals and consolation decide third and fourth July 4 with the top teams advancing to the state tournament in Montgomery July 10, per district commissioner H L Ogle.
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Anderson
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Montgomery
Monument on desert island marked as Amelia Earhart case
San Francisco reports on Howland Island where a bonewhite lighthouse marks the sand spit aviator Amelia Earhart missed during her world flight. A court ruling today notes that legal death stands as a reminder of the disappearance with Frederick J. Noonan.
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Helen Wills Moody Wins Eighth Wimbledon Title
In Wimbledon final Helen Wills Moody defeated Helen Jacobs 6 4, 6 0 to claim her eighth singles crown. Jacobs battled a strained right Achilles tendon, limiting movement and leaving Moody with a one-sided second set.
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California
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Decatur girls dominate Pulaski in softball triumph
About 1,500 spectators watched Decatur's Delano Park girls defeat Pulaski 21 to 1 at Benson Field. Virginia Brock struck out nine for 28 total in four games, with Dolly Walters also pitching. Decatur leads North Alabama with 62 runs to 6 allowed and heads to Tusculum for an all star game followed by a home date with Cullman Friday.
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Fairhope Liquor Store Stays Open for Independence Day
Fairhope Alabama July 2 by permission of the alcoholic beverage control board in Montgomery the Fairhope state liquor store will be open Monday for Independence Day celebration with influx of visitors from Mobile and other points. Fairhope’s store will be the only one in the state open on Independence Day as employees at old stores will have the holiday off. The local store remains open by request of the Fairhope manager per the ABC.
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Glove dispute heats up ahead of Texas fight at Legion arena
Cowboy Billy McEwen and Gunther clash over glove size for a 10 round bout Tuesday at the Legion arena Promoter Chris Jordan backs six ounce gloves or no fight Gunther favors eight ounce or more and a winner take all angle Also on card wrestling veteran Tuffy Cleet vs Battling Bob Corby planned if bout falls through and two more wrestlers may be added to main event
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Detroit
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St. Louis
Selma Gains Game On Pensacola Fliers
Selma defeated the Pensacola Fliers 3-2 as Gadsden beat Pensacola 4-2. Decker of Selma and Wrobke allowed six hits. Pensacola made 11 safeties to Selma’s 12 but Gadsden led throughout. Mobile beat Anniston 3-0 while other notes mention Shippers, Scrappers, and Bombers in a crowded box score.
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Scrappers
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Mobile
Rams
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Thornton
Sharp
City Council Praised for Park Baseball Improvements
T B Hudson business manager of the Decatur Blue Devils thanks the city council for Delano Park improvements. He had urged repairs and before the council, noting the back stop bleachers and infield grading completed among other upgrades at the playing field.
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Foxx Seeks 200 RBI Pace as Slugging Feat Looms
Jimmy Foxx climbs toward a 200 RBI season pace as his Red Sox beat the Athletics 12 7. Bill Dickey homered twice for the Yankees in an 8 0 win over the Senators, while the Giants led the NL with Bob Seeds belting a homer in a 3 1 victory over the Dodgers. Bryant held Cincinnati to six hits in Chicago's 11 4 win and Passeau Lamaster shutout Boston 5 0 in two games with the Bees.
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Claude Passeau
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Brown wins Atlanta boxing bout in ten rounds
Ben Brown from Atlanta defeated Battling Burroughs by outpoint in a ten round match at the event in Atlanta. Burroughs watched the final bell with a 151 1 2 to 159 score in favor of Brown.
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Daily crossword puzzle across and down clues from 1938 page
A scanned crossword appears with across and down clues interwoven with partial words and letter hints. The grid contains numerous partial entries, with clues such as 11-Man's name contest and 31-A pigeon mode, along with scattered proper nouns and foreign terms. Copyright notice from 1938 KINI Features Syndicate, Inc. appears at the end.
Baer Can Beat Louis Says Pecan Inquisitive
In a bold column, Jimmy Powers signals the pecan who thinks Max Baer will defeat Joe Louis. The piece recalls Baer’s Braddock fight, hand injuries, and comeback, arguing Baer’s renewed resolve and a possible big payday. Baer’s courage and return pace are underscored.
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Trinity Station Will Be Closed In Trinity Alabama
The Alabama Public Service Commission denied UPA petitions to discontinue a freight and passenger depot at America Junction Walker County and to discontinue Lime Rock agency Jackson County. The commission approved discontinuing Southern’s Trinity Alabama agency and two stations move to prepay July 9. Atlantic Coast Line loss to discontinue Newton station caretaker.
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Film Cameraman Death Mystery Deepens In Hollywood
Police questioned individuals named in a small address book as detectives seek a definite clue in the slaying of King D. Gray 52 once a leading film cameraman. Investigators discarded a suicide theory due to lack of powder burns and no pistol found in his car after the body was found near the post office last Thursday.
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Golfing wrist turnover advice from Alex Morrison
Alex Morrison urges golfers to ignore wrist turning in the downswing and focus on the left hand and arm. He says wrist turnover occurs naturally with the correct swing and warns against conscious wrist control during impact.
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Barons Run Rampage in One Game Aimed at Nashville
The Birmingham Barons routed Nashville 18 runs on 24 hits in a single game that felt like a doubleheader. Heinie Majeski drove in five with a homer a triple and two singles while Clancy and Howell added four hits each. Little Rock beat Atlanta 4 2 and New Orleans moved to fifth after doubleheader wins over Knoxville 4 3 and 4 0.
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Baseball results from Southern and National Leagues
Birmingham routed Nashville 18 to 9 as New Orleans and Knoxville split a 4 4 note. Little Rock beat Atlanta 4 2 and Chattanooga downed Memphis 5 2. In the National League New York defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1, Philadelphia beat Boston 5 to 1, St Louis and Pittsburgh had wet grounds, Chicago beat Cincinnati 11 to 6. American League games having New York over Washington 8 to 3, Boston over Philadelphia 12 to 7, and Cleveland-Chicago with wet grounds. Only games scheduled.
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Today’s NBA or baseball pairings headline
Today’s schedule lists games across cities including NashVille at Birmingham Atlanta at Little Rock Chattanooga at Memphis Knoxville at New Orleans Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Brooklyn and American League matchups Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Detroit at St Louis Cleveland at Chicago.
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