Blue Devils Take Game In Alabama Diamond Clash
The Blue Devils, top of the Birmingham league, beat VirginiaBridge 6 2 in a midweek game at Decatur. Manahan pitched a complete game allowing 10 hits as Decatur posted 11 hits overall. Box score notes include Bynum Crump Sheats two base hits and Swallows stealing, with several players earning walks and a hit by pitch. Umpires were Burleson and Looney.
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Blue Devils
Alabama
Virginia Bridge
Satans
Decatur
Manahan
Devils
Bynum
Crump
Sheats
Swallows
Andrews
Motherway
Quinn
Sam
Wilson
Sev
Burleson
Looney
Raiders Still Hold Jinx Over Smokies in Twin Bill Losses
The Knoxville Smokies split a Sunday double header with the Crackers, dropping the nightcap after a first game win as Atlanta stretched its lead. Jim Prendergast limited Birmingham to six hits in a 6 1 victory, while Steve Warhol pitched a 2 0 decision over Memphis, in a game shortened by darkness. Consumption of tinplate used in tires and cans is cited at over 1,750,000 tons annually in U S Census data.
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Knoxville Smokes
Nashville
Chattanooga
Jim Prendergast
Little Tock
Birminghan
Dark
Steve Warhol
U. S
Hogan After Sam's Title Hope Stirs Wide Open Chase
Chicago July 21 Three years after Sam Snead set a money winnings mark Ben Hogan now pursues the record. Hogan won the Chicago Open with a 274 10 under par earning 1200 to push his career total to 11 517 and extend his streak of finishing in the money to 51 events. He outlasted Wood in a final nine battle as Wood surged with three birdies in three holes Hogan answered with two birdies and four pars. Wood totaled 276 while defending champion Dick Metz of Chicago was 277. Jim Ferrier Elmhurst pro finished fourth at even par 284 and Lloyd Mangrum fifth at 285.
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Tom Siler
Chicago
Sam Snead
West Virginia
Ben Hogan
Snead
Hershey
Hogan
Wood
Ben
Dick Metz
Jim Ferrier
Elmhurst Country Club
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Perry Claims Second Grand Slam in Alabama Golf
Sam Perry of Birmingham won the Alabama state amateur title to become only the second player to complete a grand slam by winning the amateur crown three times. He defeated Johnny Thames 2 and 1 in the final, after Thames led by two holes at noon. Glen Crisman was the previous three time champion, last in 1926.
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Anniston
Ala
Sam Perry
Alabama
Glen Crisman
Talladega
Crisman
Birmingham
Perry
Johnny Thames
Thames
Crowd Fills Armory for Decatur vs Bowling Green Bouts
The biggest crowd of the season is expected tonight at the Armory for fights between the Decatur Boys' Club and the Boys' Club of Bowling Green Ky. Officials planned extra bleachers to seat overflow as bouts start promptly at eight o'clock with no reserved seats.
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Armory
Decatur Boys’ Club
Boys’ Club
Bowling Green
CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE AND QUOTE SOURCE TEXT
A cryptogram quotation appears with the solution line KEF GOOD MEN COMPANY and a Cervantes quote about becoming one of them. The page notes distribution by Kins Features Syndicate and includes a reference to a Saturday Cryptoquote.
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Good Men Company
Cervantes
Kins Features Syndicate
Baseball Results From The National League
New York defeated Chicago 7 to 4. Pittsburgh tied with St Louis 5 to 7. Boston lost to Cincinnati 2 to 8. Philadelphia edged Philadelphia 1 to 2.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
High Scoring American League Games Across Matches
In a 17 inning marathon the New York team defeated Detroit 12 to 6. Washington climbed to 8 against Cleveland’s 1 while Chicago posted a 2 to 1 win over Philadelphia 4. St Louis suffered a 10 to 6 loss to Boston who shutout the opponents 3 to 0.
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New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Southern League Scores and Rain Delays Recap
Atlanta beat Knoxville 8 to 5 while Little Rock won 6 to 1 over Birmingham before a game ended early. New Orleans led Memphis 2 to 0 in a rain paused second game. Chattanooga defeated Nashville 7 to 4 as Nashville slipped to 6-7.
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Knoxville
Little Rock
Birmingham
New Orleans
Memphis
Chattanooga
Nashville
Ingalls Blue Sox Defeat Moulton Pirates 3 to 1
The Ingalls Blue Sox beat the Moulton Pirates 3 to 1 at Lakeside Park on Saturday. The Blue Sox allowed seven safeties and pitcher Sinker's 13 strikeouts.
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Moulton
Moulton Pirates
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Blue Sox
Pirates
Tax collections rise in Alabama for last fiscal year
Internal revenue data show Alabama total receipts climbed from 17 071 749 to 25 758 280 dollars for the year ended June 30, according to the treasury.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Alabama
Treasury
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and other scheduled games
The slate lists Pittsburgh at Brooklyn as the sole game in one city with other matchups including Knoxville at Atlanta Little Rock at Birmingham Memphis at New Orleans twice and Nashville at Chattanooga with no further details provided.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Nashville
Knoxville
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga Ee
Memphis
Little Rock
National League Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cards Push Flatbushers
The St. Louis Cardinals head west to open a long stretch away from home with a 4-2 and 7-3 doubleheader win over the Boston Braves. New York Yankees exploded for six runs in the 17th to beat Detroit 12-6, extending their lead over Cleveland to seven games. Browns swept Boston with 6-3 and 10-0 decisions behind George McQuinn three homers, while Reds and Giants won as Phillies and Cubs split.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Sportsman's Park
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Whit Wyatt
Pirates
Fred Fitzsimmons
Curt Davis
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
New York Giants
Chicago
Carl Hubbell
Cubs
Verne Olsen
Yankees
Detroit
Yanks
Cleveland Indians
Washington
Senators
Steve Sandra
Indiana
St. Louis Browns
Boston
Red Sox
George McQuinn
Browns
Ted Lyons
Chicago A’s
White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Rickey would push night game if Cardinals win pennant
The Spec ial News Service reports Branch Rickey would demand a night game in the World Series if the Cardinals capture the NL pennant. A coin flip forecasts Ray Robinson to defeat Sammy Angott in Philadelphia. Georgie Manoukian moves for William Gargan to star in The Life of Lou Gehrig. Rumor ties Doc Prothro to a Phillies exit and Memphis club presidency. Negro star Satchel Paige is noted as faster than Bob Feller in exhibition play.
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Special News Service
Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Ray Robinson
Sammy Angott
Philly
Georgie Manoukian
Hamden
Doc Prothro
Phillies
Memphis
Satchel Paige
Bob Feller
Indians general manager recalls Weatherly trade remark
Cy Slapnicka, GM of the Cleveland Indians, is reminded of his past claim that he would not trade Roy Weatherly for two Joe DiMaggios. The quip resurfaces as speculation or nostalgia in baseball chatter.
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Cy Slapnicka
Indians
Roy Weatherly
Joe DiMaggios
Week's Wash highlights boxing and sports moves
Bill Tilden teaches at a New York club and is booked for a month. Mike Jacobs will stage the Jimmy Webb Gus Lesnevich bout in Newark for Abe Green. Yanks receive first World Series offer from a fan near the dugout. Jim Bagby and Al Smith top the World-Telegram weekly stars. Lynn Waliorf buys a home in the Northwest. Long Island Indians discuss becoming a Packers farm club this fall.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Jimmy Webb
Gus Lesnevich
Newark
Abe Green
Jersey
Yanks
al Smith
Jim Bagby
DiMaggio
New -York World-Telegram
Lynn Waliorf
Northwestern
Long Island Indians
Green Bay Packers
Merchant map tour to Havana Tampa and Miami
Several hundred Alabama Retail Merchants Association members and families will join a goodwill tour next month. The group, sponsored by the association, will start in Birmingham on August 19 and travel to Havana in Tampa and Miami.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Retail Merchants Association
Havana
Tampa
Miami
B. C. Apperson
No Jail Crashing Shifts Omaha Visitor Demand
A 17 year old from Los Angeles pleaded for confinement after being refused entry to the city jail. He claimed the quiet room he rented while hitchhiking left him unable to sleep and asked officers to jail him so he could have company.
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Omaha
Los Angeles
Athens News Briefs Cover Local Visits and Draftee Plans
Athens residents read of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Johnson's Saturday departure for Louisiana on vacation. James H. McCoy Jr. acts as county solicitor pro tem. Hubert Aycock Jr. prepares for army bombardier school after Flying Cadet training. Five county men head to Fort McClellan for induction. Dr. William J. Donald rises to district public health supervisor for 18 west Alabama counties. Local ties include Martin visits, Moore’s promotions, and various trips by residents and their families.
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George C. Johnson
Louisiana
Johnson
James H. McCoy, Jr
Hubert Aycock, Jr
Army
Samford
Texas
Fort McClellan
Richard Griffith
Reuben Grigsby
Lerot Goodlow
James Thomas Caine
Pennie Lem Pasham
Limestone County
West Alabama
Donald
Brewton
Ala
W. L. Martin
Thomas T. Martin
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Maloney Moore
Birmingham
Longview Lime and Slag Works
Moore
Hightower
Athens
Victor White
Nina Turrentine
Benton
Turrentine
Marian Rankin
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Gulf Coast
Macca Martin
Robert Martin
Dora
Elbert Martin
Lynne Norman McCoy
Mothey
Picnic Schedule Across Limestone County In July and August
Limestone County Home Demonstration Clubs sponsor picnics and nutrition programs in July and August at Cross Keys Good Springs Salem Center Hill Capshaw Piney Chapel Coxey Blackburn and Tanner. Attendees will receive guidance on proper food and balanced diets for children and families.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Cross Keys
Good Springs
Salem
Center Hill
Capshaw
Piney Chapel
Coxey
Blackburn and
Tanner
Notable guests travel and visits reported in town
Nashville native and New York newspaper man William Haggard, visiting with his mother, accompanied by his daughter Helen, remains for a longer visit. Carlos Wood and family return from Wilson Lake. Wood to Chicago for a southern jewelry representative role. Marian Belue returns from Camp Winnetaska where she served as junior counselor. Mrs Weakley Cunningham returns from West Point after her grandmother's death. Sue Phillips Dawson visits Mrs W R Haney in Akron Ohio.
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William Haggard
New York
Athens
Helen
Carlos Wood
Wilson Lake
Mr. Wood
Chicago
Weakley Cunningham
West Point
C. A. Harold
Sue Phillips
Dawson
W. R. Haney
Akron
Ohio
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