Sharkey Confident in Heavyweight Title Bid
Boston report notes Jack Sharkey, training in Orangeburg, NY, is in prime physical shape and mentally steady for the June 12 bout in Yankee Stadium against Max Schmeling. He vows to press the fight, study sparring partners, and insists he will not lose his nerve or his title.
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Blaeholder Signs with Browns After Holdout
George Blaeholder, Browns right hander, finally signed for an undisclosed salary after a long holdout. The Oran ge California native born 1904 has a spotty record with Cleveland but is valued for potential. He debuted with Tulsa and Tulsa Oilers before returning to the Browns in 1928 amid interest from other majors.
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Robbers Target Local Stores Including Apollo Pool Room
Police here continued their investigation into a string of petty robberies. The latest occurred at the Apollo pool room where the thief took three bottles of a ogee soft drink and a three pack of cigarettes. Several other nearby businesses also reported small stolen amounts.
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Foote Visits Decatur As Merchants Promote Trade
Robert L. Foote of Hartselle was a business visitor to Decatur today. The article notes Decatur merchants actively support broad service to the 135 000 residents of the trade territory as classifieds advertise diversified needs.
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Barons Rally To Down Noogans In 12-6 Victory
The Barons pounded 17 hits led by Moore and Weis man to defeat the Noogans 12 to 6. Bancroft spearheaded the attack on Chattanooga pitchers while Ludolph struggled at the plate and on the mound. Nashville Vols fell 4–0 to Atlanta Crackers as Hugh Starling shut them down. The Chicks lost 5–4 to the Pets in seventh and eighth inning rallies. Mobile Bears topped Little Rock 8–4 with eight runs in the fourth.
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Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues and Grid Gadgets
Puzzle lists numerous across clues with numeric positions and various word lengths. Entries include Arabian chief , Ibsen character , Danish money, and several thematic hints. The page also notes a solution from yesterday and a long set of overlapping hints across multiple categories.
Pels Franchise Bid Reported For New Orleans Baseball Club
Fred Digby of the New Orleans Item quotes a reliable source that a $500000 cash offer was made to Charles Somers, majority stockholder and president, by Blaise D Antoni for the Pelicans Southern Association franchise and Heinemann Park. If accepted, a new concrete grandstand was planned for the 1931 season.
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Baseball Results from Major Leagues Across National League
Open date reports include Philadelphia beating St. Louis 9 6 and Southern League Birmingham over Chattanooga 12 6 while Atlanta loses to Nashville 0 and New Orleans defeats Memphis 5 4 Mobile beats Little Rock 8 4. Only game scheduled.
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Sports Matchups Set Across Cities Tonight
Atlanta faces Birmingham in a regional clash while Little Rock travels to Mobile and Memphis visits New Orleans. New York visits Chicago, Washington plays Detroit, Philadelphia goes to St Louis, and Boston hosts Cleveland in listed games.
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St. Louis at Philadelphia and others in set games
A schedule lists matchups including St Louis versus Philadelphia Chicago against Boston Pittsburgh facing Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York.
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Phils Rally Past Cardinals In Lone Major League Game
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St Louis Cardinals 9 to 6 in a long major league matchup. The Cards jumped to four runs early, Collins struggled, but Philadelphia surged back, overtook the lead in the seventh, and Bell allowed two more runs in the eighth.
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Decatur Veterans Welcome Pension Victory Over Hoover Veto
Decatur veterans of the Spanish American War express pleasure that congress overrode President Hoover's veto on the 311 million dollar pension increase for veterans. Many veterans in Morgan and adjoining counties will receive increased vouchers with general gratification.
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St Louis Fans See Pennant Rise For Cardinals
St Louis fans foresee another National League pennant as the Cardinals surge from a May cellar to league leaders with 13 wins in 14 games. Hitting surged led by Douthit and Orsatti, while strong pitching from Hallahan Haines Lindsey and relief work fueled the climb.
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British Polo Seek International Cup Defense Amid New Prospects
Foreign reports indicate Britain plans a third straight assault on the International Polo Cup, led by Captain Charles Tremayne and Pat Roark. The English squad also considers younger stars like Aiden Roark and the Baldings to counter American depth and speed.
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Lost Articles Quickly Re stored by Classified Ads
Local notices indicate items lost are rapidly recovered via classified ads. Shoppers report success finding missing possessions through compact listings and timely postings in the paper.
Sewell Ends 1 102 MLB Consecutive Games Streak
Cleveland infielder Joey Sewell extended his endurance run to 1 102 games in a streak that began September 13 1922 and ended in Boston. The record temporarily outpaced Everett Scott before Sewell's 1930 start season tally and a one-game layoff in 1922. Scott later credited fatigue with ending his own long streak.
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Luks to Referee Haleyville Fight Friday Night
Charley Luks a Birmingham referee will be the third man in the ring for Haleyville Friday night. Fighters agreed to a winner take all bout and promoter D Bonds of the American Legion Post promised the best referee for the occasion.
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New Barons Announce Two New Players for Roster
The Barons add Shine Cortazzo and pitcher Touchstone to reinforce the lineup. Cortazzo, standout for the Vols last season, replaces Earnie Smith sent to the Minneapolis Millers. Eisemann, a Yankees property, joins as catcher from Albany to report to the Barons.
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Two Atlantans May Win A Rich Prize
Two Atlanta backers of Bobby Jones stand to win a rich prize after his victories in England. Lloyd's had offered 50 to 1 that Jones would not win four major titles in England this year and denied that Atlantans backed their favorite to the extent of 2500 dollars, but admitted two had small wagers on the outcome.
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Larruping Lou Gehrig Eying Scott’s Streak Record
Lou Gehrig, famed Yankee first baseman, reflects on fatigue and quitting. He notes his endurance and notes that at 27 he has started 744 consecutive games and could threaten the long standing record set by Scott.
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Pedley family ties spark future riding star and baseball note
Eric Pedley a California pole candidate may have a younger brother Lionel likely to shine in riding events in a few seasons. Seattle’s reform in the Pacific Coast League stems from Ernie Johnson’s heavy duties as manager and staff. Johnson quips he serves as leadoff man secretary assistant manager coach and disbursing agent. A drive seeks 18000 dollars to fund sending three University of Washington crews to Seattle in June.
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Decatur Industrial Payroll Nears Five Million Annually
Decatur reports its industrial payroll approaches 5 million dollars each year, reflecting robust local manufacturing activity and payroll distribution across multiple plants. Local officials note steady job creation and sustained economic growth through the sector.
Jones Breaks Par on French Course
Bobby Jones matched par on French links and scored 70 while playing in France for the first time. Partner Harrison Johnston helped defeat Andre Vagliano and Marcel Dellemagne in a 18 hole best ball match, amid rain and a large crowd of over 1 000 spectators.
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Hugh One Blanks The Vols In Southern League Debut
Starling, the former Alabama star now with John ny Dobbs' Atlanta Crackers, blanked the Vols in his Southern League debut. The Tennessean praised his performance and noted Alabama alumni Dobbs has produced Del Pratt Joe Sewell Red Barnes Grant Gillis and Jack Hayes for the professional ranks.
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Decatur Population Surges 225 Percent in Ten Years
Decatur shows a population gain of 225 percent over the past decade, marking a dramatic rise in residents. Officials note the sharp increase reflects migration and development trends impacting the city’s growth trajectory.
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