AHMS routs Russellville in Sunday baseball at Alabama Park
Alabama Hosiery Mills defeated Russellville 0 to 0 at Alabama Park as Payne hurled a masterful game holding the locals to three hits. Burns issued 11 walks and Payne six, with a local record 17 baserunners. Robertson scored on Foster fielding error, Hargrove hit a homer in the fifth, and Harvey added a two-base hit as McElhannon, Flynn, and McMurtrie collected singles. Time 2:15.
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Connie Mack Improves After Illness Return Home
Philadelphia July 3 Connie Mack famed Athletics manager shows marked improvement after returning home on a stretcher from Boston. Roy Mack son reports his father ate lightly and asked about the games as physicians diagnose gall bladder trouble linked to a prior near fatal 1937 case.
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Southern Association fireworks teased as Chickasaws lead standings
The Southern Association on Independence Eve showed Memphis Chickasaws as the leading skyrocket team despite rain that damped a game with Knoxville. Chattanooga Lookouts and Atlanta Crackers also flashed first division form, keeping the race tight and full of potential fireworks.
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Milton’s Iron Man Stew Art Shines In Doubleheader
Milton, Florida fans hailed Barrie Stewart as a pitching ace after he hurled two scoreless games in a doubleheader, allowing just two hits in each. His three postseason outings added to a 26 scoreless innings streak, leading Milton to the interstate league tournament title and a spot in Montgomery’s semipro event.
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Continuity Ambrosia Post Office Closed After 50 Years
In Continuity Ambrosia West Virginia the local post office was discontinued by postal authorities after a single postmaster served fifty years named Pullin. The dispatch noted the community's postal service history and the closure date.
Lookouts Lose Twice as Cracks Tumble in Standings
The Lookouts fell to New Orleans 8 to 5 and 5 to 1 in a doubleheader, dropping to second. Birmingham edged the Crackers 1 to 0 in ten innings and 2 to 1 in nine, ending their eight game streak and dropping them to third as the Knoxville Smokies gain. Nashville and Little Rock had rainouts.
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Devils Smear Athens Vols In Valley League Tilt
Blue Devils beat the Athens Vols 18 to 8 at Goodyear Park as a crowd watched. Horace Beasley led with four hits, Knoblock homered and doubled, Elmore added three singles, and Briscoe, Johnson, and Mitchell shared pitching duties for the locals.
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Baseball Results From The Associated Press
National League scores include Brooklyn 3 4 New York 2 6 Chicago 3 9 Cincinnati 11 8 Boston 94 Philadelphia 7 3 Pittsburgh 8 6 St Louis 5 3 American League listings show New York 39 Boston 7 3 St Louis 4 2 Cleveland 3 8 Philadelphia 3 2 Washington 4 13 Detroit 5 Chicago 1
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Southern League scores from Birmingham and New Orleans
Birmingham 1 Atlanta 2 in ten innings and 0 1 in nine innings. New Orleans 8 Chattanooga 5, others rained out.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Southeastern League Scores From Night Games
In a set of league results Anniston defeated Jackson 6 to 2 while Gadsden beat Meridian 8 to 7. Montgomery swept Pensacola 4 to 0 with a 5 run advantage and Selma topped Mobile 9 to 6.
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Slayer Dies in Albany At 67 Former Legislator and Attorney
William I. Geer, a 67 year old former legislator, judge and prominent attorney from Albany, Georgia, dies after a public life marked by two felony convictions for offenses involving Mrs. Charlie Mae.
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Charlie Mae
Fights and Rows Mark Baseball's Rough Week in 1950s Standings
A rough 15 game set drew 195 338 fans across eight parks with fights firecrackers and injuries among several clubs. Cincinnati Reds split a double header with the Cubs while the Cardinals dropped two to Pittsburgh. The Yankees split a pair with Boston as Detroit highlighted the day with Tom Bridges four-hitter. Umpires ejected players Dykes Stengel May and Durocher Bonura in brawls.
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St. Louis
Pirates
Major Leaders In Baseball Almanac Leaders Summary
Major League leaders list includes McQuinn St Louis batting 355 hits 94 and 81. Louis McQuinn leads in several categories with Foxx Boston Greenberg Detroit and Rolfe New York among top hitters. National League leaders include Arnovich Philadelphia 385 and Camilli Brooklyn 14 with Wyatt Brooklyn 7 1 0 in pitching.
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Sau Ene Dies After Sudden Collapse in County Jail
A report states Sau Ene died in the new county jail after a heart attack occurred following a medical evaluation by a doctor. Authorities described the incident as sudden with no prior warning. The case is under official review.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Form of Even Twenty Seven
Puzzle clues show scattered readable items like Embers Childs nurse in India and Driving out indicating a mixed set of across and down hints. Several entries appear garbled with mis-spellings and broken phrasing suggesting OCR errors.
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Briez Chats About Sports and Big Boxing Shifts
New York reports tag multiple teams to watch in the east next season including Boston College Fordham Cornell and Brown. Pat arrival labeled Pat and Mike previews Lou Gehrig Day at the stadium sold out. Dempsey placed in Schmeling room as Mullin riffs on a Louis victory profile.
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Last night's ruckus hints first heavyweight title fight
Akron correspondent notes a turbulent scene surrounding a heavyweight title bout. The piece hints the event may be the first such fight witnessed with involvement from the women's Christian Temperance Union.
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Akron
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Dempsey Overcomes Flight From a Crisis After Surgery
Jack Dempsey survived a dangerous appendectomy after emergency surgery at Polyclinic Hospital. He recovered his temperature and strength, quelling fears from the operation while doctors managed his bed rest and his appetite for steak.
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W C T U Supports Louis in Victory Corner
A fragment notes the W C T U backing Louis in a boxing match, with a sense of jubilation at selecting the likely winner. The terse line highlights the organization's involvement and the celebratory mood in Louis' corner.
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Local Series Set Tuesday In City Championship Battle
Blue Devils Alabama Mills teams meet in a Fourth of July afternoon game at Alabama Park to decide the city championship. First pitch expected around 2 44 as both clubs seek the crown after strong showings and a vicious rivalry. The Hosierym team won the title last year and Blue Devils aim to even the series with ace pitching planned.
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Man Bear Mat Clash Highlights Fourth of July Armory Show
At the American Legion and promoter Chris Jordan Fourth of July program Bruno the bear will wrestle two men Sailor Al Olsen of Boston and Joe Gunther in a four man melee Roy Welch of Louisville faces Olsen with Gunther to follow as Olsen and Gunther join to try to beat the bear The act promises big money and possible film work for Bruno and his handlers with the animal known for rough and tough action and needing heavy shirts for protection
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Bitsy Grant Wins Tri-State Singles Championship
In Cincinnati on July 3, Bitsy Grant won the Tri-State tennis singles title for the second time, defeating Frank Parker in a five set marathon 0-6 7-5 2-6 7-5 6-2. Grant and Edward Alleo from Beverly Hills also captured the doubles crown, beating Parker and Ted Olewine 6-2 6-4.
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White Elephant Sale Ad Taker Sought for Phone 46
Local event lists a white elephant sale and seeks an ad taker for booth Phone 46. Volunteers are urged to contact organizers for scheduling and duties. Entities include Phone 46 and local event organizers.
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