Fourth Is Big Date For B B As Baseball Season Heats Up
The Fourth of July looms large for baseball with two league races shaping up. The Reds trail by four games in the NL while the Yankees lead the AL chase as teams rest before doubleheaders. Johnny Mize homered twice and three other players powered wins while tempers flared and three Browns were ejected in Chicago.
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National League and American League batting and pitching leaders
Major league leaders listed by the Associated Press include batting averages, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for both the National and American Leagues. Notable figures include Arnovich and Bonura in the NL and McQuinn and Greenberg in the AL, with pitching leaders Wyatt and Donald among others. The note ends with an ad for classifieds and ad takers.
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Lewis
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Selkirk
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Chapman
Donald
Bridges
U S Team Will Not Be Changed For Puerto Rico Series
The United States team that wins the national semi pro baseball congress tournament will not be allowed to change its squad before facing the Puerto Rican champions in a Ser Juan Puerto Rico series September 7 to 13. Guatamas winners enter the series with unchanged squads. US title winners may have three changes before the national tournament August 11 to 23. Personnel lists due by August 9.
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Locals Clash in Big Baseball Game at Alabama Park
Heavy rains yesterday set a damp mood but conditions were expected to be ideal for the 2:30 afternoon clash between the Blue Devils and Alabama Hosiery Mills at Alabama Park. Both sides arrive confident after beating amateur opposition and seek a decisive win.
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Nooga HurlER Named in Suit
A $25 000 breach of promise suit was filed in Fulton Superior Court against Almon Williams a pitcher for the Chattanooga team in the Southern Association and former major league player. The suit claims Williams courted Lois Cox of Atlanta then married another last January harming her peace of mind. Williams posted a $500 bond and later pitched against Atlanta but was knocked out in the sixth inning.
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Fourth of July Spirit and a Proud Dog Owner
A narrator recalls the Fourth of July celebration with humor about voice dynamics in a group. Green, eager to speak, notes his pride in owning a dog. a remark about dogs sometimes outsmart their owners is shared by Green and Robinson.
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Mixed vegetables in garden prompt uprooting by Billings
The report describes Billings pulling up about a dozen plants after noticing small tomatoes clustered with potatoes on a potato vine in his garden. He called them pd matoes and uprooted several more plants.
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Patriotism and thrift in a scattered dialogue
The piece argues that true patriotism centers on the public good and that only those who advance collective interests deserve the label. A side exchange questions whether thirst signals a deeper concern.
Fourth of July Ode and Fireworks of Freedom
A fragmented 19th century passage blends a patriotic ode to independence with call to remember the fallen and honor brave names. It shifts to a domestic scene where Elmer and Kitty discuss shutting up the house for the night and the value of freedom and years teaching us.
Blue Devils to Meet Alabama Hosiery at Alabama Park Today
Probable lineup listed for a 2:30 PM game at Alabama Park between the Blue Devils and Alabama Hosiery. Blue Devils include Kimbrell Brazelton G Kimbrell Vernon Knoblock Sheats Grant Caudill Manhattan Briscoe. Hosierymen feature Robertson McElhannon Graham McMurtrie Flynn Hargrove Swallows Weatherly Gilbreath Black with pitching by Black.
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Briez Chats About Sports Highlights
The Grapevine notes Joe Batiste a high school hurdles star from Tucson will report to Ohio State in September 1940. Al Schacht, famed for decades at the sports world’s edge, begins a new run in Hollywood. Joe Engel, baseball star, hints this may be his last season with the Chattanooga Lookouts. Babe Ruth’s golf score is mentioned alongside a denial of any club visit.
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Galento Showings Influence on Fighting Echoed in Baseball Parks
The article notes that experts predicted a strong positive influence from the Galento showing on fighting prowess, and the weekend exposed this idea as major league ball parks reflected that expectation with notable reactions and performances.
Yankees Face Young Dimags And A Local Recruit
Larry MacPhail reports Dominic DiMaggio struggles as a hitter on the coast while American Association pitchers improve against Vince DiMaggio. At Kansas City NC, a registrar’s office staffer helps pursue Bill Segler of Whitefish Bay Wisconsin, who plans to keep four sports in college.
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Fight offer to ten men for Louis bout amounting to 45000
The Worcester Evening Gazette reports that after a fight ten men were asked to accept a chance to fight Louis for 45000 dollars. Nine agreed without hesitation while one remained unsure.
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Southern teams in doubleheader fireworks on Independence Day
The Associated Press reports a Southern Association doubleheader night with Memphis Chicks losing 6 3 to Little Rock while Chattanooga fell 6 4 to Atlanta Crackers. Knoxville dropped 7 4 to Nashville as a 9 inning game tied 4 4 due to the midnight rule. New Orleans surged to the second division with a 10 2 win over Birmingham, the division leader.
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It Is Battle We Are Called Upon to Do
A terse proclamation frames the issue as a call to arms and duty. The piece emphasizes resolve and collective action in defending a cause or territory referenced by the narrator. Neither specific names nor places are provided in the readable excerpt.
The Infernal Fourth and the Nation’s Quiet Grumble
A humorous verse and puzzle fill a page segment with satirical readings on liberty, patriotism, and noisy celebrations. The content blends quips about national pride with word games and cryptic answers, including references to common phrases and riddled clues.
Gehrig Day At Yankee Stadium Tribute To Great First Baseman
Lou Gehrig receives a city and national tribute at Yankee Stadium as the world champions host a doubleheader against the Washington Senators. About 60 000 fans expected with speeches, gifts, and a flagpole parade. Gehrig faces the reality of never playing again, while Mayor LaGuardia and Postmaster General Farley participate.
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Lou Gehrig
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Washington Senators
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F. H. LaGuardia
James A. Farley
Baseball Results From Associated Press Summary
National League St Louis 5 Chicago 3. American League Cleveland 4 Detroit 2 Chicago 8 St Louis 3. Southern League Atlanta 6 Chattanooga 4 Nashville 7 4 Knoxville 4 4 called 9th midnight New Orleans 10 Birmingham 2 Memphis 3 Little Rock 6. Southeastern League Selma 5 Montgomery 1 Pensacola 5 Mobile 4 Jackson 3 Meridian 2 Anniston 2 Gadsden 1.
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Today’s Games Across Major Cities Schedule
A compiled list of matchups including New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St Louis at Chicago Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St Louis Chattanooga at Atlanta Birmingham at New Orleans Knoxville at Nashville Little Rock at Memphis Gadsden at Anniston Anniston at Gadsden Selma at Montgomery Montgomery at Selma Meridian at Jackson Jackson at Meridian Mobile at Pensacola Pensacola at Mobile
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