Merrimack Club to Meet Shopmen Here Thursday Afternoon
Merrimack Club from Huntsville visits Louisville and Nashville shopmen for a Thursday 4 PM game in the Industrial loop. Manager Pos Watson aims for Malone park if possible and hopes a strong crowd will push to host more games this season.
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Luke Sewell Hurt By A Foul Tip
Luke Sewell star for the Tribe suffers a broken thumb after a foul tip during yesterday's game. The incident follows Sewell's recent tie with Jack Hales for a key moment, and he is out of the lineup.
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Attendees Attend Huntsville Fight in Decatur Area
Decatur area fans traveled to Huntsville last night for a boxing event. Attendees listed include Butler Hinds Clyde Lowe James Lowe E O Powell Verdon Lowery Avery Safley and Woolsey Fields.
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Butler Hinds
Clyde Lowe
James Lowe
E. O .Powell
Verdon Lowery
Avery Safley
Woolsey Fields
Mears Plans 17 Day World Hop With Dog Mascot Tailwind
John Henry Mears, famed globe trotter, plans a 17 day circumnavigation in a Lockheed City of New York with navigator Fred Melchoir and a terrier mascot Tailwind. The route from Roosevelt Field to Harbor Grace Newfoundland and across the Atlantic includes Olympia Ireland Moscow Chita Vladivostok Tokyo Petropavlovsk Seward Seattle and New York.
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Huntsville Bout Ends In Quick Knockdown Fight
Last night in Huntsville the boxing card delivered an enjoyable event as Joe Hall and Hicks met in a back-up bout. Hall dropped Hicks early and the two traded blows throughout, with Hall earning praise for the decisive start.
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Huntsville
Rain Delays Postpone National League Games
All National League games were postponed due to rain while all American League games were played as scheduled. The weather disruption affected schedules across the league with no makeup dates provided in the report.
Outfielder Horn suspended by Tennessee manager
Vols outfielder Horn has been indefinitely suspended by manager Clarence Rowland for indifferent play. Rowland said he could forgive mistakes when players try but pledged to the Nashville fans he intended to see more fight from his team.
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Nashville
Doyle Baker Debuts In Huntsville Ring
Doyle Baker of Decatur, brother of Sergeant Sammy and Jackie Baker, made his ring debut last night in Huntsville and gave a good account of himself. His performance pleased his many admirers here.
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Huntsville
County Board to Decide Opening Date for Summer Session
The county Board of Education plans to decide in regular session on Friday June 27 the opening date for the summer session of county schools. Originally July 7 or July 14 were considered but some call to postpone to June 21 has been raised to improve attendance as many children would be freed from cotton fields.
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Tribe Nears Second Rung After Fifth Straight Win
The Tribe stretched its lead in the American League with a 5 to 4 victory over the Nationals in a tenes that featured Walter Miller and Fred Marberry. Eddie Morgan sparked Indiana style fireworks as Wahkees beat General Crowder 8 to 5. The White Sox lost 3 to 2 to the champs as Welland faltered late. Red Sox edged Tigers 7 to 6 with a seventh inning rally forcing Wyatt from the mound.
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Fred Marberry
Eddie Morgan
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Southern and American League slate on tap today
Birmingham meets Nashville. Little Rock plays New Orleans. Memphis faces Mobile. Atlanta visits Chattanooga. Philadelphia hosts Chicago. New York travels to St. Louis. Boston at Detroit. Washington visits Cleveland. St Louis at Boston. Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia.
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Baseball scores from a multi-city slate
Nashville defeated Birmingham 12 to 5 while Memphis beat Mobile 10 to 4. Atlanta prevailed over Chattanooga 13 to 7. Philadelphia beat Chicago 3 to 2 and Cleveland defeated Washington 5 to 4. Boston topped Detroit 7 to 6 and New York beat St. Louis 8 to 5. Pittsburgh and Boston, Chicago and Brooklyn, St. Louis and New York, and Cincinnati and Philadelphia games were rained out.
Three youths released after robbery probe
Three youths held by police after the Second Avenue billiard parlor robbery and Roscoe machine looting were freed when fingerprints matched none found on the stolen machines. Police recovered the robbed machines and a dentist’s car, believed used to transport the loot, from woods between Whiteside and the old ferry landing.
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Heavyweight Showdown Looms as Sharkey Faces Schmeling
Edward J. Neil reports a pageantry and suspense around the June 12 Yankee Stadium bout between Jack Sharkey and Max Schmeling. The crowd of about 50 000 and perhaps 700 000 in earnings are poised, with Sharkey’s temperamental edge contrasting Schmeling’s polished craft in a likely historic heavyweight clash.
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Sharkey’s rise frames Boston life and ring future
In Boston, pugilist Jack Sharkey shifts from the rough streets to elite circles. He reframes his image with tone and estate wealth, possibly ending an active ring career while targeting the heavyweight title. His net worth tops a million as he funds charity bouts and local society status.
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Tunney
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Schmeling Faces Heavyweight Challenge With 15-Pound Edge
The German Schmeling fights as an aggressive counter fighter at 24 with limited experience and notable wins over Risko and Uzcudun. He relies on a hard right hand and a developing infighting style, while his opponent must curb tumbling and leverage the 15 pound advantage to secure victory.
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Paulino Uzcudun
Left Hook Power Faces Off Against Deficient Ce Carries
The phrase suggests a boxer or fighter relies on a potent left hook to counterbalance multiple weak counterattacks and psychological pressures. It frames a tactical edge amid challenging matchups and mental strain.
Barons Ride Streak by Drubbing Vols in Big Win
The Barons extended their five game winning streak with a 12 to 5 victory over the Vols. Long distance hitting powered the win with eight hits producing 12 runs, including homers by Sturdy and Black. The Chicks beat the Bears 10 to 4 with four homers in a spotty pitched game. Atlanta topped Chattanooga 13 to 7 aided by Lookout errors, while three consecutive fourth inning miscues helped the Crax score six. New Orleans and Little Rock had no games.
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Rockne Returns to Mayo Clinic for Examination
Knute Rockne, Notre Dame's coach, has returned to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for a medical examination. The visit follows earlier treatment and is viewed as a check of his condition rather than signaling a new setback.
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Notable Boxing Clash Sees Two Rookies Ready for Offense
The piece notes two young fighters with everything to gain and nothing to lose. Each has yet to develop a defense against the other's style, and both are prepared for aggressive exchanges. The first solid punch may decide the bout.
Decatur Population Surges 225 Percent Over Ten Years
The city of Decatur records a ten year population gain of 225 percent indicating rapid growth. Officials note the rise reflects shifting demographics and urban development amid steady migration and new housing projects.
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