Fort Worth Ace Jo Kennedy Shows Dominant No-Hits
Jo Kennedy a 29 year old Fort Worth pitcher wife of Cpl James T Kennedy of Fort Worth Army air field has four no hit no run exhibitions in 1943 and 16 games this year with 14 wins and 2 losses. She pitched in Detroit in 1940 and helped teams win titles for nine years. Kennedy stands 4 8 1 2 and weighs 165 pounds and is noted for endurance and grace.
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Bagby seeks delayed draft call amid preinduction exam
Jim Bagby 27, 17-game winner for the Indians last season, undergoes a pre-induction physical at Fort McPherson. A draft delay may let him pitch for Cleveland this season after withdrawing from the U S Maritime Service and seeking immediate exam. Denny Champlain and Al Nelson lead SEA golf qualifiers for the PGA National at Spokane with scores of 146 and 147 in the 36 hole round.
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Dixie Tennis Finals Set In Spartanburg City
In Spartanburg on July 14, Jack Ohlhaber of West Palm Beach Florida and Bruce Thomas of Spartanburg reached the singles final after tight semis. Ohlhaber defeated Peyre Kennedy 6-2 11-9 6-4. Thomas beat Jack Joyce 6-3 0-6 6-1. Doubles winners were Ohlhaber and Thomas over Kennedy and John Stevens 6-2 6-1.
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Talbert Advances to Semi Finals in River Forest Open
Billy Talbert of Indianapolis, a top favorite for the men's singles title, moved into the River Forest Open semi finals. He and Nick Buzelich of Los Angeles won a first round doubles match to advance further.
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Wakefield sparks Tigers in 9 1 rout of Chicago
Dick Wakefield, freshly detached from Navy flight training, joined Detroit with two hits in a 9-1 win over Chicago as Dizzy Trout earned his 11th victory. Other notes list standings shifts, doubleheaders, and key NL and AL results from the day.
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Baseball Scores From AP Evening Report
Scores show American League results with New York, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, and Chicago in various games. National League action includes Pittsburgh over Chicago and St Louis 3 Cincinnati 2 in 11 innings, with New York at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Southern slate lists no games.
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Sports matchups listed for major league cities
The schedule lists Pittsburgh at Chicago, Cincinnati at St Louis, and New York at Philadelphia for upcoming games. Matches feature three marquee city pairs across the league.
Baseball draft idea cited as potentially illegal
Sports Roundup notes objections to Jack Zeller's plan to move players to the majors via a draft. Critics argue the scheme may infringe players rights and resemble farm-system protections long used by owners. The column compares a college and high school draft concept with an anti farm move, suggesting both would face similar legal challenges.
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Dodgers Host Scrap Waste Paper Day at Eb Bets Field
The Dodgers announce Scrap Waste Paper Collection Day at Eb Bets Field during their game with the Reds next Thursday. Fans bringing 25 pounds or more of paper can enter for the tax only, a stunt credited to Branch Rickey’s idea.
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Tigers deny Creighton Miller sign rumor amid nightlife chatter
The Brooklyn Tigers refute reports that All-America Creighton Miller signed to join the club, citing Miller's visits to nightspots with Capt. Dan Topping and a looming press luncheon. Met amateur golf champ Mike Ces plans to caddy for his 12 year old son in Branch Brook event. Nationals post strong batting run vs Americans after 12 games, hitting .2518 to .2506.
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Reds Farmhand Nuxhall Storms Off After Debut
In Birmingham a 15 year old Reds pitching farmhand Joe Nuxhall stormed off the mound after a unsuccessful debut drawing a veteran fan remark that he acted like a child.
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Military football setup at Morris Field named with rivals
Organization of a third air force football team is under way at Morris Field Charlotte NC. It will be in a class with Randolph Field Texas the second air force team from Colorado Springs and several Navy clubs. Ensign George McAfee head of Navy V 12 training at the University of Virginia will not return to quarterback the Bears in the Chicago All Star game.
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Morgan County Neel by Mrs Herman Johnson
Sunday school and preaching services drew good crowds as Rev. Walker Bynum delivered two messages at eleven and in the evening. The Osborne and Courtland Air Base Quartets will sing at Johnson Chapel next Friday to fund church rights. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and planning revival services at Rock Spring and the Methodist church. A wedding of Pfc Dennis Garrison and Eleanor Thompson occurred last Friday after his three years in Alaska.
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Alabama CIO endorses Roosevelt Wallace for fourth term
The Alabama State Industrial Union Council executive board urged all CIO groups in the state to back a fourth term for President Roosevelt and a second term for Vice President Wallace. A resolution urged broad support and described the two candidates as aligned with labor goals.
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Bears Begin Play At Home In Mobile Return
Southern Association baseball returns to Mobile after 13 years with about 10,000 fans expected to watch the Bears face the Barons. Mayor Herndon will throw the first ball. Abe White, Mobile’s former war-time pitcher, starts for Mobile with Buddy Lewis naming him as the starter. Bob Ferguson slated for Birmingham. Chattanooga opens the second half back at home as Knoxville looks to reclaim its franchise. Lookouts supporters push 30,000 tickets for remaining games. Lookouts vs Little Rock in a twilight doubleheader draws 8,000. Nashville hosts New Orleans in a doubleheader while Memphis visits Atlanta for a five-game set with the Crackers.
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Mexico City to Open Six-Block Sports Center
Mexico City plans a six block sports city featuring a 14 000 seat arena for international fights and Mexico's first artificial ice. The complex includes 122 public tennis courts 50 bowling alleys a large gymnasium handball courts a theater and a restaurant with underground auto parking and a three block long swimming pool.
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Sgt Bayne Vaughan Wounded in Battle
Frank B Vaughan reports his son Sgt Bayne Vaughan is in an England Army hospital after a shrapnel hit in the stomach during the early days of the invasion of France. He is said to be getting along well. Before service he worked for Morgan County National Bank.
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Support Adopted With No Opposition
A support measure passed yesterday without opposition after brief discussion. The record notes broad backing from attendees and officials present.
Behrens Molloy Reach Net Tourney Quarterfinals
In Sylacauga the Cotton States tennis tournament advanced as second seed Buddy Behrens of Fort Lauderdale and Tom Molloy of Panama City defeated their opponents 6-2 6-2 in junior doubles. Behrens Molloy then beat Wickersham McCardle while Causey and PJ Perryman beat Wickersham McCardle in the men's doubles. Behrens beat Doll 6-1 6-4 in singles. Leslie Longshore beat Wilkinson 6-4 6-4 6-3. Stoner and Giovanni defaulted to Causey Mouledous due to illness.
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Less Acreage Expected in Alabama This Year
Montgomery July 14 The state crop reporting service estimates Alabama crop acreage will run about 1.5 percent below average. Declines include cotton 9.3 percent tame hay 143 peanuts 10 and sweet potatoes 6.2. Corn area equals 3 169 000 acres about two percent under last year.
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