Briez Chats About Sports Highlights and Plans
The article notes various sports topics including a one-hitter pitch off Hubbell, Babe Ruth's hitting exhibition in Chicago, Joe Louis boxing for Arturo Godoy, and coach Clair Bee criticizing a mechanical gadget controlled parlor game. It also mentions Henry Armstrong traveling to Los Angeles, a Memorial Day crowd, and Boston banquet guest Will C. Harridge president of the American League.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Hubbell
Babe Ruth
Chicago
Joe Louis
Arturo Godoy
Clair Bee
Long Island U
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Boston
Mose Grove
Will C. Harridge
Riverside Boys Take Double Win In City Softball
Riverside split two close contests at Benson Field to tie Cooper-Wells for first. Riverside defeated Garrison's 5 2 in a tight game while Goodyear Wing and Cooper-Wells also won, with Riverside receiving key hits from O Burleson Todd and Brewer as Garrison's outhit but failed to convert chances.
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Cooper- Wells
Goodyear
Benson Field
Riverside
Garrison
Cooper-Wells
Fatty Hess
Ogle
Newlin
Jas Rogers
D Rogers
Joe Brazelton
O' Burleson
Todd
Brewer
Markham
Cleaners
Rhe Riverside
Moore
J. Brazelton
J. Rogers
Riverside Defeats Guard In High-Scoring Baseball Game
Riverside pitchers allowed six runs in the third inning and added five more in each of the next two frames. Sander and Brewer led with three hits each while Todd struggled on the mound, and Riverside opened with a strong defense before pulling away for a decisive win.
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GUARD
National Guard
Riverside
Todd
Gilbert
Haynes
Sander
Brewer
Moore
Markham
Street
Horace Sheats
Graham
Eld Cockrell
Rhe Riverside
Ogle
Hosierymen Triumph On Early Home Run Frenzy
Goodyear leaped to a quick lead as Wade faced four batters, Collins opened with a homer, Drake reached on a bunt, Johnson singled, and Tobie Parks added a four bagger, but the offense cooled after a strong start and Cooper-Wells also contributed a notable first inning.
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Goodyear
Wade
Collins
Drake
Johnson
Tobie Parks
Cooper-Wells
Chattanooga to Battle Decatur in Monday boxing card
Chattanooga boxing team meets Decatur boys club Monday at 8 30. Weights listed include Wilson Campbell 170 Claude Akridge 170 Dewey Clayton 185 Ralph Cross 157 Worley Alexander 147 Van Cornice 145 Doyle Roberts 135 James Matthews 136 Eugene Worley 126 Joe Anderson 128 J. Remons 115 Raymond Chambers 118 James Mullins 105 Randall Cross 103 Jack Jackson 220 Mack Rambsy 210.
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Chattanooga
Decatur Boys Club
Wilson Campbell
Decatur
Claude Akridge
Dewey Clayton
Ralph Cross
Worley Alexander
van Cornice
Doyle Roberts
James Matthews
Eugene Worley
Joe Anderson
J. Remons
Raymond Chambers
James Mullins
Randall Cross
Jack Jackson
Mack Rambsy
VOLS BACK HOME STILL HOLD LEAD
Nashville’s Vols return home with a 4.5 game lead over Atlanta after a split with the Crackers. Nashville lost 4 2 in opener but won the seven inning finale 8 5 due to five unearned runs in the first. Atlanta beat Knoxville 4 3 as Memphis edged New Orleans 5 4 in 11 innings and Little Rock routed Birmingham 12 7.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Atlanta
Nashville Vols
Knoxville
Memphis
New Orleans
Little Rock
Birmingham
Jerusalem Adopts Daylight Saving Time This Summer
The Holy Land implements daylight saving time from now until September end marking a historic first.
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Jerusalem
The
Holy Land
Goodyear Goofs Allow Late Rally in Narrow Loss
In a tight game the Red Shirts tied the score with four runs before the first out on two errors and three straight singles. Manahan started the decisive inning with a single as Wade, Kimbrell, and Campbell followed, scoring two. Parks to Golden and Campbell were involved in baserunning mishaps. Goodyear hitters Olen Drake and Todie Parks led the offense, while Collins and Lee added key singles.
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Manahan
Wade
Kimbrell
Campbell
Parks
Golden
Drake
Mitchell
Lester Sanders
Vernon
Red Shirts
Garnett
Olen Drake
Goodyear
Todie Parks
Collins
Homer
Lee
Rhe Cooper-Wells
L. Landers
Johnson
Mills
Nickel Series Talked Again in Major League Circuit
The piece notes rising interest in a nickel series this fall if subway fares stay modest while major league clubs pace each other. It highlights the Giants as a surprise third in the National League behind the Reds and Indians, with Hubbell's one hitter buoying Brooklyn doubts, and the Yankees climbing from cellar to first division as Red Sox and Indians keep close in the American League standings.
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Associated Press
New York
Giants
Marsé
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Rand
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Oriental Reds
Brooklyn
Baseball Schedule News for Today
National League games feature New York at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis American League matchups include Chicago at Boston St Louis at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington.
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Associated Press
W. & Pet
Nashville
Aun Ok
Memphis Nen
Allanta
Little Rock
Vanes
Chattanooga
Ewes
Birmingham
Ate
Eeemmeeenee
Knoxville
New Orleans
L. Pet
Boston
Cleveland
Eee
Detroit Ee
New York
Chicago
Ne Ee Eee
Washington Nesiasgess
St. Louis Ee
Philadelphia
Anew Ee
Cincinnati Wet Ernen Eny
Brooklyn Eee Nee
Tork
Dsecacvass
Er Errr
Eee Een
St. Louis
Ewe
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Detroit
Washington
Southern Association football match slate and pairings
Atlanta faces Chattanooga while Birmingham plays New Orleans at a later date. Little Rock challenges Memphis and Knoxville meets Nashville in the regional schedule.
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Southern Association
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
New Orleans
Little Rock
Memphis
Knoxville
Nashville
Records and Baseball Echoes From A Busy Sporting Thursday
Ray Ansley of St Louis holds a dubious open record with the most strokes on a hole 19 at Denver two years ago as fans clash with Ebbets field crowds. Hugh Duffey coaches the Red Sox and helps Lou Finney stay in the lineup while Dom Di Maggion sits on the bench. Byron Nelson defends his Open title, throwing away his first cap for second place. Elbie Fletcher of the Pirates hits four grand slams, though he has two dozen career homers.
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Ray Ansley
St Louis
Denver
Hugh Duffey
Red Sox
Lou Finney
Dom di Maggion
Hugh
Lou
Ebbetsfield
Charlie Dressen
Byron Nelson
Elbie Fletcher
The
Pirates
Brooklyn Fans Reeling After Double Defeat Chaos On Grounds
Brooklyn fans reacted with eccentric fury after Thursday's double defeat. Grounds police ejected more men than the infielders as the crowd surged and disorder threatened the ballpark atmosphere.
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Arthur E. Patterson
N. Y
Baseball notes and sports chatter from the era
International League writers praise Eddie Collins in Baltimore's outfield. Branch Rickey reportedly visited Philadelphia to pep up the Cardinals who then dropped three games. Jesse Owens barnstorms with a negro baseball team running 100 yards against a polo pony. Mickey Walker opens a bar and grill in Kingston New York. Ohio University professor Harvey Lehman argues golfers peak at ages 25 to 34.
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International League
Eddie Collins
Baltimore
Branch Rickey
Philly
Jesse Owens
Mickey Walker
Kingston
N. Y
Golf Oldsters
Harvey Lehman
Ohio U
Johnny Mize Limited First Baseman Put-Outs Versus Cubs
Johnny Mize of the Cardinals recorded only one put-out at first base against the Cubs the other day. Carl Hubbell, who narrowly missed a no hitter versus the Dodgers, has not fared well against the Brooks, with a 26 losses in 49 games.
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Johnny Mize
Cubs
Carl Hubbell
Dodgers
the Brooks
Young Charles Comiskey Jr Faces Graduation Night Sox Bow
Fourteen year old Charles Comiskey II may own the White Sox someday. He is due to graduate from grammar school the same evening the team makes its bow under the arcs. The betting around town is that if he misses anything it won't be the ball game.
Unclear Scores From Regional Baseball Report
Partial box scores show Atlanta 4 Knoxville 38 and Memphis 5 New Orleans 4 with 11 innings, Little Rock 12 Birmingham 7, and Chattanooga 4 Nashville 2 8. The fragment lacks full context and dates.
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Southern Association
Atlanta
Knoxville
Memphis
New Orleans
Little Rock
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Nashville
Local Golf Tales Highlight Ben Johnson’s Par Nine
The letter notes Ben Johnson posted a thirty six par in nine holes with seven pars and a birdie at seven. It mentions Joe Petty and Harold Watkins playing, a near hole in one on hole four, and concerns over upcoming Florence matches and a July fourth handicap event.
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Ben Johnston
Ben
Joe Petty
Harold Watkins
Kathleen Duncan
Ruth Banks
Emma Bailey
Nella Ezell
Ruth Johnston
Elkin Himes
Mrs. Buttrey
Ruth Shipley
Dave Martin
Courtland
A.cc
Bailey
Florence
Negro Educator Moton Dies at Capahosi¢ Va Home
Dr Robert R Moton president of Tuskegee Institute dies at Capahosi Va home authorities said He became president after Booker T Washington and retired from active service several years ago He had been in declining health for years
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Tuskegee
Ala
Robert R. Moton
Critus
Tuskegee Institute
Capahosi
Dr. Moton
Booker T. Washington
P. DePatterson
Moton
Checks Received Washington June 1
Monthly benefit checks are being received by 817 Alabamians under the Social Security Board's insurance programs totaling 12 778 dollars. They are distributed among 455 retired workers 51 aged wives of retired workers 230 children 3 aged widows and 78 widows with dependent young children. An additional 194 lump sum claims totaling 22 960 dollars have been approved since January 1 for survivors of insured workers not eligible for monthly benefits.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Mobile bank clearings rise in May and year-to-date
Mobile Alabama reports May bank clearings totaling 10,106,926 up from 8,939,340 a year earlier. For the first five months of 1940, total clearings reach 45,079,964 versus 36,757,011 in 1939.
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Mobile
Ala
Clearing House Association
Alabama National Guard to hold rifle range practice day
The Athens unit of the Alabama National Guard will devote a full day to rifle marksmanship at the company range this Sunday. The instruction order was issued by Capt T. E. Hatchett, commanding officer.
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Athens
Ala
T. E. Hatchett
May Star Walton Walters Tops National League Pitcher List
William Bucky Walters has been named the May star baseballer after eight wins with seven before a loss and five complete games. Rip Ratcliff of the St. Louis Browns follows as a leading batter with a high average.
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William
Bucky) Walters
Walters
Rip Ratcliff
St. Louis Browns
Carter Dobbs Leads Rodeo Fishermen With Most Catches
The article highlights Carter Dobbs as the standout fisherman, catching more fish than all others during the rodeo event.
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Toilor
Carter Dobbs
Ensley Debuts Against Blue Devils In Decatur Clash
The Ensley team makes its first appearance on Decatur turf at Alabama Park Sunday at 3 pm facing the Blue Devils. Managers Frank Knoblock and A F Trammell lead their lineups as Graham and Hathcox anchor infield and outfield positions for a potential hard fought southern league style contest.
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Ensley
Decatur
Blue Devils
Alabama Park
Birmingham
Birmingham Barong
Frank Knoblock
A. F. Trammell
Trombrello
Noogans Clash With Chattanoora Boxers In Monday Show
Boxing fans rally Monday night at 8:30 as the Noogans face the highly touted Chattanoora boxers. Local hopes ride on an upset as the Noogans enter as underdogs for the first time this year. Previous meet saw them sweep all battlers from Lawrenceburg Tennessee.
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Chattanoora
Noogans
Lawrenceburg (Tenn
Hubbell Near Perfect Game in Giants One-Hit Showcase
Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants delivered a near perfect performance on Thursday, with a one-hit game that kept him within a single of a perfect game. The veteran southpaw’s pitching capped a touching endline tale, as Hubbell’s career drew toward its final chapters.
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Carl Hubbell
Hubbell
New York Giants
Physicians announce color internal body imaging device
Three Atlanta physicians Dr. Edgar G. Ballenger Dr. Harold P. McDonald and Dr. Reese C. Coleman unveiled a new color imaging device for viewing the inside of the human body. The announcement was broadcast from Washington with initial details provided June 1.
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Washington
Atlanta, Ga
Edgar G. Ballenger
Harold P. McDonald
Reese C. Coleman
Army recruitment push at local station with two officers coming
Sergeant James W. Barnes announced 21 men have been accepted since May 20 from Morgan and nearby counties. Two officers will join in June, Major Homer Bowman Davis and Major Charles Baldwin Mitchell, for final examinations and same day shipping of applicants. Young men under 21 urged to write for mailed papers to save a trip.
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James W. Barnes
Regular Army
Morgan
Barnes
8Th Inf
83Rd Field Artillery
Fort Benning
Ofice
Homer Bowman Davis
Ca-Res
Charles Baldwin Mitchell
Med-Res
Mitchell
Med- Res
Mini Color Camera Adapted to Cysto Scope Adapts Tele Scope
The Southern Surgeon reports a miniature color camera fitted to a cysto scope, one of four tele scopes used to inspect internal passages, enhancing visualization during procedures.
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Southern Surgeon
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Thomas Lipton
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Georgia
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Alabama
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Garrison's
Nail Guard
Gene Aker
Jack Lords
Nelson
Bea Hogan
Sam Snead
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