Blue Devils Clinch Semi Pro Baseball Crown at Goodyear Park
Decatur’s Blue Devils defeated the TVA Juniors 7 3 at Goodyear Park to claim North Alabama Semi Pro Baseball Congress honors. Fred House dominated on the mound allowing six hits and no more than one per inning as Prince, Knoblock, and McCluskey led the offense with key hits and multiple runs.
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Decatur
Blue Devils
North Alabama
Goodyear Park
TWA
Wilgon Dam
Fred House
Ayid
Prince
Kimbrell
Lee
McCluskey
Brazelton
Weatherly
Knoblock
A. Vernon
Rhodes
Vernon
Priske
House
Sheats
Cox
TVA
Rutledge
B. Vernon
Frey
Jeff
Bogas
Caudii
Smith
A. Verson
Jack Prince
Williskey
Hudson Sheats
Deca
H. L
Shorty” Ogle
Devils
Caudill
R. H. E. Tva
Pees
Ag Devils
J. Burleson
F. Looney
Best times to fish and a Pennsylvania bass record
The notes recommend fishing at dawn from four to eight and at night from four to ten, citing minnows onshore and surface feeding. It notes bass prefer deep holes at midday, while pickerel and muskellunge may bite during bass siesta. A tip suggests using a small spinner eighteen inches above the lure. The Pennsylvania record smallmouth bass from 1935 weighed six pounds three ounces, caught by Elmer Lower on the Susquehanna River.
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Mrs. Bass
Ickerel
Pike and
Minskie
Siesta
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Elmer Lower
New Cumberland
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Major League Leaders list top performers by league with names and stats for batting averages runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases. Pitching leaders show wins losses including leading pitchers in the American and National leagues.
Galento Rated Next to Joe Louis in NBA Ranking
Tony Galento of New Jersey earns the No 1 challenger spot in the National Boxing Association ratings, praised for knockout wins and willingness to face Joe Louis or other heavyweights. Baer Farr Schmeling and others follow in order, with the flyweight title listed as vacant after Benny Lynch was stripped for overweight.
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Washington
Tony Galento
New Jersey
Joe Louis
National Boxing Association
Harvey L. Miller
NBA
Galento
Baer
Farr
Max Baer
Tommy Farr
Bob Pastor
Max Schmeling
Gunnar Baarland
Roscoe Toles
Clarence
Red) Burman
al McCoy
Nathan Mann
Benny Lynch
Jackie Jurich
Fire alarm box on Sutter and Pierce calls for help
A fire alarm box at the intersection of Sutter and Pierce streets in San Francisco triggered its own alarm after catching fire. Firefighters arrived promptly to control the blaze and assess the box.
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San Francisco
Sutter
Pierce Streets
GLOVE BATTLE SET TONIGHT IN NASHVILLE ARENA
Promoter Chris Jordan has lined up a 10 round grudge fight at Martin Arena featuring Nashville wrestler Bullet Joe Gunther and Texas boxer Cowboys Billy McEwen. The card also features Gentle man Tuffy Cleet versus Battling Bob Corby in a wrestling clash. Both fighters weighed in near equal and a boxing official is expected to referee. The bout could end early given both are punchers with knockout potential.
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Bullet Joe Gunther
Nashville
Billy McEwen
Texas
Martin Arena
Chris Jordan
American Legion
Tuffy Cleet
Detroit Tiger
Bob Corby
St. Louis
State Commission
Jordan
McEwen
Planning Parley Underway With Southern Leaders
Washington date July 5 the Roosevelt administration opened a regional planning conference with southern leaders and federal experts. Lowell Mellett said the session seeks information on living conditions erosion flood control taxation and credit facilities to decide if similar meetings should be held in other sections.
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Washington
Lowell Mellett
National Emergency Council
Mellett
Roosevelt
South
Portland Pants Pilferer Strikes Dr. Bailey
In Portland Oregon police note a thief nicknamed the Portland pants pilferer has taken four coats and four vests from Dr Paul Bailey after a visit, leaving him with no trousers. The wry notice calls for the thief to trade coats and vests for trousers.
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Portland
Ore
Paul Bailey
All Star Game Preparations Hit Cincinnati
The city anticipates tomorrow's All Star game at Crosley Field with a sell-out crowd of 28,000 including 2,000 standees. The Reds have lost six straight but aim to see Johnny Vander Meer face Bobby Feller for the first three innings as McCarthy, Terry, Commissioner Landis, and umpires settle final details.
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Innati
Cincinnati
Reds
Union Station
Crosley Field
Johnny Vander Meer
Vander Meer
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Ohio
McCarthy
Bill Terry
Everett Wins Southpaw Title at Gulf Hills
Alvin Everett of Rome Georgia captured the first annual championship of the southern left-handers golf association at Gulf Hills Country Club Mississippi by defeating J H Braselton of New Orleans five and four over 18 holes. Harry Taylor of Monroe Louisiana won the consolation finals defeating Billy Kling of Tuscaloosa five and four.
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Gulf Hills Country Club
Miss
Alvin Everett
Rome
Southern
Date fixed for county Democratic committeemen
H Burgin Fuller of Montgomery announced the state party leadership fixed the date for newly elected county Democratic committeemen. The ceremony will set their offices on the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January.
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Montgomery
Ala
H. Burgin Fuller
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Advice on accepting a caddy's judgment in golf play
Chris Fox asks about using a caddy's advice for clubs and shot selection. Alex Morrison urges accepting experienced caddies' judgment, noting pride in accuracy and peers' expectations. A good caddy will provide the best guidance, influencing decisions and outcomes on the course.
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Alex Morrison
Chris Fox
el Paso
Tex
Tribe YankTied For Top In Tight MLB Standings
The Yankees and Indians top the American League with 41 wins 25 losses after a 4-4 tie in 13 innings in their open game. Giants and Pirates win in the National League as Pittsburgh climbs with seven straight wins and one run margins.
League Leaders Are Beaten Twice In Holiday Doubleheaders
Atlanta and Little Rock held top spots in the Southern Association as Holiday doubleheaders altered standings. Memphis defeated the Atlanta Crackers 6-4 and 6-2, while the Chattanooga Lookouts edged Little Rock 4-3 and 8-7. Nashville swept New Orleans 3-0 and 6-4, and Birmingham took two from Knoxville 11-4 and 5-1.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Little Rock
Southern Association
Memphis
Chattanooga Lookouts
Nashville
New Orleans
Birmingham
Knoxville
Fish Hook Injures Visitor Eye in Memphis Trip
Edgar Hand, 12, from Graceville Florida, was taken by McAfee-Young ambulance to an eye ear and nose hospital in Memphis for eye injury from a fish hook. Hand is the guest hero of his sister Mrs. J. H. Crow Jr.
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Edgar Hand
Graceville
Fla
McAfee-Young
Memphis
Young Hand
J. H. Crow, Jr
Indians Schedule Holds Advantage in Pennant Race
Cleveland enters a crucial stretch with a favorable July schedule as the Indians host the White Sox while the Yankees visit Boston. A late westward swing and looming doubleheaders test pitching depth, with Johnny Humphries plus Feller Allen and Harder shaping the Tribe’s strength for August.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
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White Sox
Washington
Philadelphia
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Yankee Stadium
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Detroit
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Chicago
Yanks
Humphries
Johnny Humphries
Tribe
Feller
Allen
Baseball results by league and teams
Southern League Birmingham 11 Knoxville 4 Nashville 3 6 New Orleans 0 4 Memphis 6 6 Atlanta 4 2 Chattanooga 4 8 Little Rock 3 7 National League New York 3 16 Brooklyn 0 1 Boston 10 2 Philadelphia 5 10 Chicago 4 3 St Louis 3 4 Pittsburgh 2 3 Cincinnati 1 2 American League New York 10 4 Washington 5 4 Boston 8 5 Philadelphia 5 2 Chicago 5 5 St Louis 4 1 Detroit 7 5 Cleveland 3 2
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Detroit
Cleveland
Marie Joe
New York
Boston
Washington
L. Pet
Atlanta
Little
Evosessveses
Nashville Imenenicasse SD
Woomnneen
Memphis
Cincinnati
Ewne
Owen St. Louis
Brooklyn Ween
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Knoxville at Birmingham Night Basketball
Schedule lists three night games with Knoxville visiting Birmingham, Atlanta at Memphis, and Nashville at New Orleans. Only games scheduled with open date noted.
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Southern League
Knoxville
Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
Three Tie At Valley Country Club Flag Tournament
Three golfers tied for first in the Fourth of July flag tournament at Valley Country Club. E. B. McCall Bill Byrd and Julian Harris shared the top spot finishing on the cup at number two green on the third circuit. Earl Cook and Henry Davis placed second and third respectively on the same hole. Among women Mrs. Joe Duncan won the cup on number two green with Ruth Johnson taking second place.
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the Valley Country Club
E. B. McCall
Bill Byrd
Julian Harris
Earl Cook
Henry Davis
Joe Duncan
Ruth Johnson
Brietz Chats About Sports
New York columnist Eddie Brietz covers baseball chatter about Joe DiMaggio Frankie Frisch potential Dodgers manager move and Dodger Giants heat from a double header. Notes include Babe Ruth in National League parks reactions at Polo Grounds and All Stars considerations amid season talk and minor league moves.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Arlie Latham
Joe DiMaggio
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis
Dodgers
Dodger
Giants
Polo Grounds
Giants and Tigers Sweep Opponents in Doubleheader Action
Yesterday's baseball results feature Dick Bouthrell and Elvin Auker among big scorers. Dick Bourtell drove in eight for the Giants in two routs of the Dodgers. Elden Auker and Harry Eisen stifled the Indians. Joe DiMaggio collected six hits for the Yankees with Pete Appleton earning relief wins for the Senators. Cy Blanton and Bill Swift led Pirates to victories over the Reds. Rip Radcliff fueled the White Sox in two games against the Browns. Claude Passeau and Farmer paced the Bees and Phillies rally in Boston. Joe Vosmik and Jim Bagby spearheaded Red Sox wins over the A's. Charley Root and Stan Bordagaray contributed for the Cubs and Cardinals in opener split.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, Jr
Associated Press
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Yanks
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Reds
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Swift
Rip Radcliff
Radcliff
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Charley Root
Stan ‘Bordagaray
Cardinals
Farmer
Bordagary
Bank Call Issued By Comptroller For National Banks
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of Thursday, June, to assess their financial status and report details. This action asks banks to submit related data and standards under banking supervision.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
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