Lew Jenkins Shines in Giants Park Bout
Eddie Brietz reports Lew Jenkins delivered a sharp performance at the Giants ball park last night aided by pitching from Hennery Armstrong. Jenkins showed a mix of control and power in the later rounds, drawing contrast to Armstrong’s winged effort.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Harry Danning
Lew Jenkins
Giants
Hennery Armstrong
Bobby Feller
Lefty Gomez
Hennery
Texas
Lew
Lew Loses to Armstrong in Brutal Non Title Fight
Heavyweight Lew battled Armstrong before 23 000 fans at the polo grounds lights in a brutal non title bout. Jenkins was dropped six times six in the sixth and finally counted out after a series of power punches and a sharp left hook.
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Pe Oarte Talbot
Lew
Polo Grounds
Jenkins
Arthur Donovan H Armstrong
Hymie Caplin
Armstrong
Jenkins’ Doomay
Flag Hunt in Doubt Still Flag Hunt in Doubt
Four teams of the Northwest Alabama Baseball League were idle due to rain as the second half of the split season opened. Courtland leads with three games to make up while Russellville has one rained out. Russellville still has a mathematical chance to win the first half, per league statistician B. Strange of Russellville.
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Northwest Alabama Baseball League
Courtland
Russellville
B. Strange
Morgan County Notes From Rock Creek Area
Local residents share visits and travels including William Mason after a spider bite and Mrs Mattie Woodall visiting ailing Mrs H R Hamilton. Albert King returns from Decatur while Auburn and Raymond McKee travel to Decatur for business. Mary Sue Self visits Decatur with Frann Self and Miss Shirley Faye Rice visits Center Grove area.
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William Mason
Mattie Woodall
H. R. Hamilton
Albert King
Decatur
Wyles Blankenship
W. EB. Smith
Nettie McKee
Peggy Sue McKee
Laurie Hartin
Harvey McKee
Geny McKee
Mary MceKee
Cullman
Theo Ralph
W. C
Cotaco
Will Mason
Auburn
Raymond McKee
Elmus Rutlidge
Cheseee
Cullman Nty
Tom Oden
Cullman County
Mary Sue Self
Frann Self
Hartselle
Shirley Faye Rice
Center Grove
Harvey Oden
Mattie-McKee
Baseball Results From The Associated Press
National League Brooklyn defeated Chicago 2 to 1 while Cincinnati won 4 to 3 and Philadelphia beat St. Louis 3 to 0. Washington edged Chicago 5 to 2 and Boston prevailed 8 to 3 over Detroit. Southern Association Chattanooga beat Atlanta 6 to 2 and Birmingham won 7 to 4 over New Orleans as Memphis topped Little Rock 9 to 6.
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York
Burgh Ae
Louis
Elphia Southern League
Acadencca
Rock
Orleans
Pet RU ii
Cate
New, York
Night NBA slate features New York Pittsburgh and more
A full schedule lists night games including New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Atlanta at Little Rock Knoxville at Birmingham Chattanooga at Memphis Nashville at Orleans with all contests slated for the night.
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National League
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlanta
Little Rock
Knoxville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Orleans
Birthday Dinner Echoes Across Local Gatherings
After a spell with Mrs. Annie McDonald and family, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony McKee of Decatur visited Carroll McKee and family. A Sunday birthday dinner honored Loris Irvalene Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Smith, with relatives including Annie Belle Hamilton Malinda Lewis Elsie McKee Susie Lewis Lorene Beckie McKee Velma King Eloise Tanner Arvin Barlett and Vernon Smith in attendance.
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Annie McDonald
Anthony McKee
Decatur
Carroll McKee
Loris Ivalene Smith
V. E. Smith
Annie Belle Hamilton
Malinda Lewis
Elsie McKee
Susie Lewis
Lorene
Beckie McKee
Velma King
Eloise Tanner
Arvin Barlett
Vernon Smith
Riverside Downs Goodyear Wingfoots in City Softball Clash
Riverside surged to an 11 2 victory over Goodyear Wingfoots as Moore pitched four hits over seven innings amid nine Goodyear errors and four by Schoolboys. Riverside scored unearned runs in the second and third and added five in the fifth as Johnson walked through trouble. Moore contributed two singles for a perfect night at the plate while Todd and Ogle hit .500.
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Riverside
Goodyear
Moore
Alabama
Garrison
Johnson
Todd
Ogle
Parks
Collins
Sillls
Scott's Scrap Book Henry Smith Grand Rapids Michigan
Henry Smith presents items from Scott's Scrap Book in Grand Rapids Michigan. The column features anecdotes and notes of local interest. Readers receive a snapshot of community events, personalities, and period curiosities through brief entries.
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Henry Smith
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Breeders Triumph With New Cuckoo Cochin Bantam
A note on the Cuc koo Cochin bantam breed created recently from black white and blue Cochins. The breeders celebrate a successful development and show the variety’s emergence in poultry circles.
One Minute Interview Bull Giants Boss Promises Firm Hand
Terry notes a batting order change and a stricter manager stance to push players toward his methods. Dillinger leads the middle Atlantic League in stolen bases as five NL regulars hit over 300 in a pitcher's paradise. Boston fans eye Holy Cross in Baton Rouge and Boston College at Tulane this fall.
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Bull Terry
Giants
John Dillinger
Boston
Holy Cross
Baton Rouge
Boston College
Ahleeans
Tulane
Broadway belt to sprout a Dude Ranch for cowhands
The article notes plans to build a Dude Ranch along the Broadway belt to serve cowhands from Lindy's, reflecting a shift toward Western themed entertainment in the area. Night harness racing is also planned on Long Island with promoters touting new gates as excitement builds. Dixie Walker of the Dodgers is slated for a weekly testimonial dinner starting next Sunday.
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Broadway
Broadway Belt
Lindy’s
Long Island
Frankie Parker
Dixie Walker
Dodgers
Jenkins Battles Over Hymie Caplin Payment
Tom Meany reports in the New York PM that Jenkins faces his biggest fight convincing Mrs. Jenkins there is an excuse for allocating part of last night's purse to Hymie Caplin.
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Tom Meany
New York
Jenkins
Sarazen calls for a rematch after cup loss at Oakland Hills
Gene Sarazen, the famed golfer with a big swing, demanded a rematch after his Ryder Cup team fell 7 to 5 to America in a two day benefit match at Oakland Hills. He said he would assemble a stronger team next year to win. Flynt and Prince contributed in four matches and singles to support Hosierymen's efforts.
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Detroit
Gene Sarazen
America
Sarazen
Oakland Hills
Two Tonight Basketball doubleheader at local arena
Tonight Cooper-Wells meets Garrison in the opener followed by Riverside against Disco in the closing contest.
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Cooper-Wells
Garrison’s
Riverside
Disco
Indians Lose Two To Stand In Pennant Race
The Cleveland Indians drop a 4-3 13 inning loss to the New York Yankees as Bob Feller and Monte Pearson duel. Detroit also falls while Washington and Cincinnati win, keeping the NL and AL races tight. Bill Dickey drives in the winning run in the 13th for New York.
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Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Bob Feller
Monte Pearson
Feller
Sammy
Hale
Robert Fild
Detroit
Boston
Buck Newsom
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Chisox
Eric McNair
Dutch Leonard
Gee Walker
Washington
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Bees
Paul Derringer
Luke
Lookouts retain winning ways after trades and strong pitching
Chattanooga sold Mike Dejean to Cincinnati for 30000 dollars but the Lookouts beat Atlanta 6-2 as Ken Ash allowed six hits with no walks. Birmingham topped Al Jurisich and beat New Orleans 7-4 while Memphis routed Little Rock 9-6 with four runs in the middle innings.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Mike Dejean
Cincinnati
Art Luce
Lookouts
Ken Ash
Atlanta
Birmingham
al Jurisich
New Orleans
Mike Marynik
Pelicans
Memphis
Little Rock
Wilford
Lefebvre Shines in Early Inning Lead Hold
Lefebvre mounted an early charge in the first inning to seize the lead and set the tone. His pitching and timely hits built momentum, allowing his team to control the early game.
Nominating Committee Draws Wide Field for Southern Conf Commissioner
Atlanta July 18 The Southeastern Conference commissioner post drew many applicants with Chink Lowe of Knoxville a leading active candidate. Other names mentioned include Bill Alexander Georgia Tech coach Arthur Hutchens Southern Football Officials secretary and Ted Arnold former Auburn star. The committee will narrow to three or four names for conference vote on August 20.
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Atlanta
Lowe
Knoxville
Tennessee
Smoky Mountain
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Arthur Hutchens
Southern Football Officials Association
W. E
Ted) Arnold
Auburn
Zip Newman
Birmingham News
Commissioner appointment unlikely to affect post season games
The appointment will not impact post season games as powers come from the conference or its executive committee. The commissioner's headquarters are expected to be in Birmingham or Atlanta.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
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