Golf Brigade Over The Top At Open Championship
The United States Golf Association trimmed rough and greens at Oakland Hills to aid play in the first national open. Sam Snead, a first time Open entrant and 8 to 1 favorite, led a field of 142 professionals and 250 amateurs in the 72 hole medal test as defending champ Tony Manero warned trimming could hurt his chances.
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Snead
Fifty Boxes Limited for Tennessee Valley Horse Show
Shine Peebles announced only 50 boxes will be available for the June 29 evening event at the Tennessee Valley Horse Show. He said advance ticket sales will start within a few days and urged early reservations to avoid missing out.
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Shine Peebles
Confederate Veterans Reunion Ride Details
Nashville resident Tenton Sadler, former Forest cavalry commander, arrived for a Confederate veterans reunion. A telegram promised 12 girls on horseback with a spirited horse to ride to the hotel, and the scene fulfilled the vow with the riders and horses present.
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Raw Meat Lads Growl and Bite in Baseball Standings Shuffle
Bill Rodgers begins his Chattanooga campaign and the Lookouts climb from the cellar as Knoxville sweeps Knoxville bounces back in the cellar series. Memphis wins again 10-7 over New Orleans while Atlanta drops Nashville in a 13 inning dogfight 5-8 and 3-2. Memphis heads to Little Rock for a four game set potentially reshaping the standings.
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Chapman Swaps To Boston Red Sox In Major Trade
CHATTANOOGA Tenn June 10 Washington owner Clark Griffith announced a major trade sending outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Buck Newsome to the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Wesley Ferrell catcher Rick Ferrell and outfielder Mel Alamada plus cash.
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Tenn
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Ben Chapman
Buck Newsome
Boston Red Sox
Wesley Ferrell
Rick Ferrell
Mel Alamada
Griffith
Veteran 98 Leads Impromptu Parade on Ride
A 98-year-old veteran climbed onto his saddle and briskly headed a spontaneous parade, guiding spectators and signaling a spirited tribute. He rode with steady authority as onlookers followed, honoring his long service.
Comforting Relief for Women at the Time They Need It Most
An old advertisement promotes BC relief for menstrual discomfort headaches backaches and nerve tension. It claims quick action without opium and lists 10¢ 25¢ sizes and dose options at fountains.
Wingfoots to Meet Lincoln in Huntsville Series Opener
Goodyear Wingfoots travel to Huntsville to face Ben Newton's Lincoln club in the third game of the season. Both teams own one win, with Lincoln taking the opener in Huntsville and Wingfoots replying at Goodyear Park. Sunday at 3 p.m. Lincolnites visit Goodyear Park for a pivotal bid to even the series.
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Ben Newton
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Lincoln
Goodyear Park
Lincolnites
Big Ben
Lev Gentiles
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Murphree
Rivalry Draws Big Crowd At Ben 50m Field Tonight
Tonight at Ben 50m field a large crowd is expected for soft ball with four clubs in action. At 7 30 the Business Men face Cooper Wells and the Alabama Hosiery Mills meet Goodyear 63s. Previous results left Parks Grocery and the Telephone System with wins, setting revenge as the night’s theme.
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Cooper- Wellians
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Goodyear 63
Goodyearites
Parks Grocery
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Rankin
Cooper-Wells
Hurst and Landers
Alabama
Hardy and Neely
Goodyear
Almeda and
Culver
Clairvoyant Charles Keller Injured in Auto Collision
Kansas City reports Charles W. Keller, renowned clairvoyant, was struck by a car and lightly injured. He quipped about days when even clairvoyants miss a beat.
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Kansas City
Charles W. Keller
Scores from regional baseball leagues and leagues
Summary of games across Southern, National, American, Southeastern, Alabama Florida, International, and American Association leagues with final scores and notes on rainouts or extra innings where applicable. Notable results include Mobile and Meridian in the Southeastern League and Minneapolis routing Columbus in the American Association.
Today's Games Feature City Matches Across Regions
A schedule lists night games including New Orleans at Birmingham Atlanta at Chat Knoxville at Nashville Memphis at Little Rock St. Louis at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at St. Louis Boston at Cleveland in the ALABAMA-FLORIDA LEAGUE Ozark at Dothan Union Springs at Troy Panama City at Andalusia Meridian at Mobile Montgomery at Pensacola Selma at Jackson.
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Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Nashville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Af Knoxville
L. New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit Teenee
Boston
Washington Verselwes
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ores
Pittsburgh Tones
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Brooklyn
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Southern League
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Washington
Ozark
Dothan
Union Springs
Troy
Panama City
Andalusia
Kearney Eyes Pioneering Cat Control Law
Kearney Nebraska city council seeks to curb stray cats that kill birds and prowl at night. The Nebraska League of Municipalities says no Nebraska town has a cat ordinance in effect, but the council hopes to become the first to draft such a law.
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Nebraska
Fence Around Benson Field
Benson Field will soon gain a substantial fence costing about 1100 dollars. The enclosure will service three events including summer softball, the June 29 horse show, and next fall’s football games. The field now seats about 2000 with temporary stands increasing capacity to 2500 for big games.
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Benson Field
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Huntsville
Hartselle
Softball doublebill ends with Parks Grocery win and Goodyear loss
Benson field crowds enjoyed a night of softball as Parks Grocery defeated Goodyear 11 to 8 in a late session rally. Earlier Parks Grocery toppled Goodyear 63s 10 to 8 while Business Men beat Bell System 18 to 10 behind Connell’s three hits and Wyker’s four for four.
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Telephone Boys
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Ware
Walter Best
George Harvey
George Connell
Rhe Bell
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Goodyearites
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Garnett
Clyde Smith
Ed Smith
Thomas’ Parks
Emory Teague
Moses and
Mills
Rhe Parks
Kings of Clout Walton Johns Profile of Gee Walker’s rise with Tigers
Gerald Walker, star slugger of the Tigers, emerges as a top ball player. Born in Gulfport Mississippi in 1909, he rose from minor leagues to major league fame with power at bat and a bold style. His career includes 1931 debut with his brother Hub, disciplinary clashes, and a unanimous players vote to reinstate him in 1934.
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King Features. Inc
Walter Johns
Central Press
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Evansville
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Bucky Harris
Rook
Buck
Walker Lad
Frank Navin
Ty Cobb
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Red Shadow Returns as Ludwig Meets Roberts at Martin Arena
Otto Ludwig the German wrestler arrives at Martin Arena next Tuesday for a two falls out of three bout with two hour time limit. Roberts seeks revenge after previous clashes and Mighty Mike Nazarian dispute. Semi final features Pete Bastro of Cuba and an unknown opponent in a one hour two falls bout.
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Martin Arena
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Roberts
Mike Nazarian
Tuesday Ngilet
Ludwig
Pacific Coast
Ludwig-Roberts
Pete Bastro
Cuba
Bastro
de Plum
Red Shadow
Mobile Shippers Close Gap in SE League Standings
Mobile shippers narrowed the SE League lead by beating Meridian 20 to 7 while Selma lost to Jackson. Pensacola won in 12 innings over Montgomery to remain third. Arketta drove in Carpenter for the Oilers in a 5 4 win, and Selma’s Hayes limited Jackson to four hits in a 1 0 defeat.
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Jackson
Selma
Pensacola
Montgomery
Associated Press
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Selma Cloverleafs
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Arketata
Carpenter
Leafs
Reese
Hayes
Selma Hurler
Jackson Senators
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