Dizzy Vows Will Quit Baseball Rather Than Apologize
Dizzy Dean threatens to quit baseball rather than sign a letter of apology after his indefinite suspension for conduct detrimental to the best interests of baseball. The dispute centers on Dean’s remarks about National League officials and Frick, fueling a looming showdown with Frick and Frank Frisch as tensions rise before a possible all star game.
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Atlanta
Ford Frick
National League
St. Louis Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Prick
Frick
Dean
New York Giants
Carl Hubbell
Cards
George Barr
At &. Father and Sons
Belleville
John A. Heydler
League
Jerome Herman Omly
Accurate Auto Station at Decatur Repairs Alignment Safety
Accurate Auto Station at 10 Bank Street Decatur Alabama operates an advanced Bear Machine frame straightening and axle wheel alignment system. Managed by R T Slatten and W G Harrison the shop emphasizes safety and precise auto repair with factory trained staff and experienced machine shop practices.
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Bear Manufacturing Co
Rock Island
Illinois
Bear
Harrison
Meir
the & H. Machine Works
Swinging Not Steering Guides Proper Golf Club Use
Alex Morrison argues that steering the club ruins shots and that only a free swinging motion allows the clubhead to stay in a groove. He notes hands turning over after impact indicate steering and urges relaxed forearms to let momentum roll the wrists.
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Alex Morrison
King Features
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Cardinals Pitcher Dean Recounts Turbulent Career
Dean recalls turbulent tenure with the Cardinals since 1932. He cites a disputed decision by Barr, defends himself against calls of misconduct, mentions witnesses, and notes past fines and a spring training altercation. He would welcome an All Star pitch if selected.
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Barr
Landis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Paul
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
The Associated Press lists American League leaders with Greenberg topping RBIs and runs, Walker leading in runs and hits, and Hudlin with the best ERA for the Indians alongside Ruffing and Pearson. In the National League Medwick and Bartell pace batting and power, Hubbell led pitchers with 8 1 as Blanton tied for 6 6-1.
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Associated Press
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Tigers
Cronin
Red Sox
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Greenberg Tigers
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White Sox
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Local Clubs Battle Here At Goodyear Park Sunday
The Wingfoots meet the Hornets at Goodyear Park Sunday at 3 p m in a series opener. Dallas Millmen and Marvin Try may face off again as Huntsville's pitcher last week shown strong. Ben a and Clyde White join Goodyear lineup boosting defense and offense.
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Ek Ie
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Dallas Millmen
Huntsville
Wee
Madison County
Marvin Try
Clyde White
St. Bernard Saints
Goodyear
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Columbia
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Nashville
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Memphis Beats Birmingham In Southern League Action
Memphis edged Birmingham 3 to 2 while Atlanta defeated Knoxville 6 to 5 and Little Rock beat New Orleans 6 to 5. Other results include Pittsburgh 2 Boston 0 and Chicago 2 New York 1 with Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 4 and Cleveland 4, Detroit 11 Washington 8 in 11 innings.
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Cleerland
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Parks Grocery Beats Southern Bell 11 to 1 in Tilt
Parks Grocery defeated Southern Bell 11 to 1 marking their third win of the year. Boe Smith hit a bases loaded triple and Edward Smith went 2 doubles and a single. Batteries were Brazelton Williams for Parks and Humphrey Slayton for Southern. The Parks squad eyes strong night games at Benson Field.
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Southern Bell
Boe Smith
Edward Smith
Parks
J. Brazelton
Williams
Southern
Bill Humphrey
Slayton
Benson Field
Ogle Leads Wingfoots with Batting, Pitching Prowess
Goodyear Wingfoots manager Bhatry Ogle dominates the club both at bat and on the mound. He leads pitchers with three wins and no losses in 26 innings while striking out 34. Hitting stars include Ogle 429 in seven games, Woodruff 400 in two games, Sterling 303 in 28 at bats, and Buford Wray 314 in 35.
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Goodyear Wingfoots
Wingfoot
MSI Antes
Woodruff
Sterling
Walker
Ben Porter
Buford Wray
Ogle
G. AB
Hendrix Faces Seeded Opponent In Junior Tennis Meet
Birmingham headlines report Art Hendrix drawing his first seeded foe as Dick Tindall and others advance. Hendrix struggled past W B Marcum 8 6 8 6 while Tindall beat Charles Green 6 1 6 3. Sanford and McGehee also progress with two dark horses Tanaka and Little to meet opponents.
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Ala
Dicknall
Hendrix
W. B. Marcum
Lakeland
Fla
Tindall
Charles Green
Hendrix-Tindall
J. B. Sanford
Mobile
Ara Billy McGehee
New Or- Sanford
Oun Frank
New Orleans
George Tanaka
Berkeley
Calif
Robert Littl
Tanaka
Vernon Marcum
Mla
Little
Craig Neel
Berkley
Marcum
Neel
Bob Decker
Miami
McGehee
Southern Leaders In League Stats By Miller
League leaders list players with clubs Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta and Memphis. Highlights include home runs by Duke Nashville seven and Alexander Nashville seven, and runs batted in led by Wright Chattanooga with 41. Stolen bases show Bush Memphis 13 and Nonnenkamp Little Rock 11.
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Nashville
Alexander
Wright
Chattanooga
Bush
Memphis
Nonnenkamp
Little Rock
Atlanta
Blanton Naz Pirates Blank Bees for Third Shutout
Yesterday's Stars Cy Blanton held the Bees to six hits and struck out six as the Pirates won 2-0 for their third shutout of the season. George Tebbetts homered with two on in the eleventh to lift the Tigers 11-8 over the Senators. Ernie Lombardi homered and doubled to drive in four in the Reds 8-4 win over the Phillies.
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Associated Press
Cy Blanton
Pirates
Bees
George Tebbetts
Tigers
Detroit
Senators
Ernie Lombardi
Reds
Phillies
Blanton
Boston Bees
Ruffing
Indians
Yankee
Mungo
Brooklyn
Dodgers
St. Louis
Clyde Shoun
Chicago Cub
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Robert Tebbetts
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Trio Bids For Recognition In Base Ball Action
Associated Press report notes Dizzy Dean suspension as National League proxy Ford Frick drives today's agenda. Veterans Blanton Ruffing and Mungo win and pitch to top standings while Shoun Tebbetts emerge as new threats. Reds beat Phillies 8 4. Athletics and Red Sox rainouts.
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Bill Bont
Associated Press
Dizzy Dean
Ford Frick
Dean
Darrell Elijah
Cy) Blanton
Charley Ruffing
van Lingle Mungo
Birmingham Show of Interest Involves Decatur Owners
Several Decatur horse owners plan to enter at the Birmingham show set for June 5 and 6. A large Decatur delegation will attend the event.
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Birmingham
Decatur
Softball Meeting Set for Tonight at Company Office
A meeting for those interested in softball will be held tonight at 7 30 at the Southern Bell Telephone Company office. Full attendance was requested.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Selma and Mobile Post Wins in Southeastern League
Selma defeated Meridian 3 to 2 as three hits produced three runs. Meridian had seven hits off Hayes and Thernes but Stroble and Williams hit two homers to tie late. Mobile shutout Montgomery 7 to 0 behind Barrett. Pensacola topped Jackson Senators 5 to 3 with four pitchers used and four walks.
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Associated Press
Selma
Meridian
Hayes
Thernes
Williams
McLendon
Pine
Barrett
Mobile
Montgomery
Bombers
Pensacola
Jackson Senators
Jackson
Gophers Talent Highlighted Amid Pro Sports News
Minnesota may lose seven players to injury or eligibility but still boast depth across three lines. Frank Frisch jostles with the Cardinals as Bill McGee is sent back to Columbus. The piece notes fan influence on all star selections and mentions Duke alum Karl Wentz joining Morris Harvey College as assistant coach. Harvey Woodruff obituary is noted along with Ryder Cup berth chatter and Sam Snead betting fever. A bus ride anecdote from Cleveland to Akron ends with a farmer sharing a match.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Minnesota
Frankie Frisch
Dickens
Cardinal
Bill McGee
Columbus
Messrs
Landis
Frick
Harridge
Karl Wentz
Duke University
Today’s Games Across Cities and Matchups
A list of scheduled games includes New Orleans at Little Rock Birmingham at Memphis Chattanooga at Atlanta Nashville at Knoxville Chicago at New York St. Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and ALABAMA F L League Andalusia at Union Springs Ozark at Panama City Dothan at Troy Montgomery at Mobile Pensacola at Jackson Selma at Meridian.
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Memphis
Birmingham
Nashville
New Orleans
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Odea
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pet
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Andalusia
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Ozark
Boston
New York
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Alabama
Troy
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Chattanooga
Knoxville
Smokies Fall as Crackers Edge Knick to Pennant Hope
Atlanta fans packed for a break the jinx game as the Smokies were beaten 6-95 by Knoxville. Meanwhile Birmingham beat Memphis 3-2 as Del Wetherell and Cy Moore matched on the mound in a tense trench war. Little Rock held first with a 6-5 win over New Orleans, and the Crackers rose to fifth after a 6-5 win at Knoxville.
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Atlanta
Crackers
Knoxville
Little Rock
New Orleans
Memphis
Birmingham
John Chandler
Chandler
del Wetherell
Cy Moore
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