Athenians edge Cullman as two week slate set
Athens topped Cullman 10 to 4 in Bee Line action with Curren earning the win in seven and two thirds innings and Hurling debuting with a homer. Armstrong also connected as manager Hot Nelson outlined a busy itinerary including Courtland Florence Decatur Huntsville and back to Florence over the next week.
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Question Box Answers on Polar Search and Pacific Steamers
Illustrated quiz reveals that Roland Amundsen searched for Gen. Umberto Nobile in 1928 when he vanished. The first steamship to venture the Pacific was the Beaver. A plant is like a pig when it roots. Horoscope notes mark bold, proud births on this day.
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Tiger Star Will Wind Up Records
Auburn youth Sam Robinson closes his track career with a flawless placing record for Auburn. A near fatal auto wreck in 1927 delayed him but he returned in 1930 to win four dual meets, take first in the Southeastern A A U and Southern Conference spear titles, and cap his year by graduating with chemical engineering honors and planning graduate work at an Eastern university.
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Sam Robinson
Husky
Birmingham
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Robinson
Eastern University
Haines Hurt. Cardinals Pitcher Out 7 to 10 Days
Jesse Haines, the Cardinals star pitcher, dislocated his right wing when Herman’s bat struck him in the third inning against the Brooklyn Robins. The club said he will miss a week to ten days of play. Dr. Robert Hyland confirmed the diagnosis.
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Pepper Now in Second Place in International League
Raymond Pepper of the Rochester Indians has snapped his slump and moved into second in IL batting. In 42 games he has 57 hits in 161 at bats for a .361 average and leads Rochester in hits. Pepper trails Gulley by 12 points for the league lead and has 27 runs with 26 RBIs.
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Carnera Redmond Bout Postponed in New York
Primo Carnera must wait until Monday for his metropolitan appearance at Ebbets Field with Pat Redmond after a court injunction postponed last night’s card. Jack Sharkey was originally set to fight Carnera before the federal ruling required Redmond, a 250 pound Irishman with longer experience than six rounds.
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Wyker Trials In Selma Invitational
Bill Wyker, fresh from a par round at the Decatur course, enters the Selma invitation tournament today. Local golfers are hopeful the Decatur lad will win a strong share of honors in the competition.
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Decatur
Selma
Two Mound Choices For the Game Here
Decatur faces Hartselle at Connecticut Mills field this afternoon with two mound options. Pitchers Jess Lanier or Bob Chandler were named to handle duties, while the rest of the lineup remained unsettled according to Manager Corbitt.
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Hartselle
Connecticut Mills Field
Jess Lanier
Bob Chandler
Corbitt
Decatur Hosts McClain and Lott Visitors
Jack McClain promoter of Tarrant City boxing shows and Kid Lott Birmingham referee visited Decatur today. McClain said interest is growing rapidly in the weekly amateur boxing programs sponsored by the Tarrant City Legionnaires.
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Tarrant City Post
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Birmingham
Decatur
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Spiffy Millinery Shop Takes Over For Betty Birch
Oots now runs The Spiffy Millinery Shop in Betty Birch’s absence, as the proprietress is called out of the city for about a week. Toots and Asper oversee operations during the temporary swap.
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Betty Birch
Joseph Warren Born 1741 Anniversary Highlight
Today marks the birth of American patriot Joseph Warren in 1741. Warren, a noted revolutionary figure, influenced early independence efforts and later died at Bunker Hill defending the American cause.
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Southern League Tonight Doubleheader Slate
Mobile visits Nashville and Little Rock plays Atlanta in night games. Memphis travels to Birmingham and New Orleans meets Chattanooga for more action.
Baseball matchups in early league schedule
The American League slate includes Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Boston, and Cleveland at Washington. The National League features Boston at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Southern League results night games and scores
Chattanooga 4 New Orleans 2. Birmingham 2 Memphis 1. Mobile hosted Nashville and Little Rock hosted Atlanta in night games with results listed.
Hasty Seizes Lead In Barons Chicks Series Opener
Bob Hasty the Baron ace won a one run decision as the Barons beat the Chicks 2 to 1 in the first of a four game set at Rickwood. Hasty allowed three hits and a wild pitch with Green similar on the mound as Barons pushed two runs in the second. The Noogans downed New Orleans 4 to 2 in Chattanooga while Mobile defeated Nashville 11 to 4 in Southern league action.
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Chattanooga
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Mobile
Nashville
Marines
Pete Donahue Joins Cleveland Indians as Relief Pitcher
Pete Donahue, veteran pitcher released by the New York Giants, has signed with the Cleveland Indians and will join them soon. Indians general manager Billy Evans said Donahue will likely serve mainly as a relief hurler.
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Cleveland Indians
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Baseball scores from a rain-soaked slate
Washington beat Cleveland 9 to 4 while Chicago lost to New York in rain. Boston defeated St Louis 13 to 4 as Chicago won 3 to 0 against Philadelphia. Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 3 to 10 and Pittsburgh edged New York 5 to 1.
Local League Team Advances in Cullman Second Round
A local league club from Cullman progresses in the second round as reported by area sports writers. The article notes team names and key players, highlighting a decisive win over a regional opponent.
Cubs Tie Giants for Second After Shutout of Phillies
Charley Root pitched the Cubs to a 3 0 win over the Phillies to pull into a tie with the Giants for second place in the National League. French allowed only three hits and the Cubs backed him with solid hitting. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 13 4 as Derringer lost his first game for St Louis. Cucinello added a first inning triple for Cincinnati.
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Baskin Requests Ruling On Track Comeback
Weems Baskin, Auburn track star living in Decatur, has asked the Amateur Union to clear his record so he can stage a comeback for Olympic competition. He had retired and was said to be coaching at Auburn, but is described as custodian of the track team with no pay.
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Auburn
Decatur
Baskin
Ruppert Denies Yankees Trade Talk
New York Yankees president Colonel Jacob Ruppert denied reports that a deal to trade fielder Henney Sey to Washington for pitcher Irving Hadley and fielder Jack Hayes had gone through. He said no agreement was reached and planned to confer with manager Joe McCarthy on possible moves to bolster the club.
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New York Yankees
Anewhenny Sey Hans Fielder
Washington
Irving Hadley
Jack Hayes
Jacob Ruppert
Ruppert
Joe McCarthy
Veteran baseball star Collins to enter inactive list in June
Philadelphia notices Edward Trowbridge Collins, famed second baseman for the Athletics and former White Sox, will retire to the inactive list on June 15. At 44, he may be recalled, but likely ends a storied 25 year career spanning with the A's in 1906 to 1930s, including six World Series appearances.
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Cullman
Eddie C ‘Collins
Philadelphia
Edward Trowbridge Collins
Connie Mack
Athletics
Collins
Eddie
Cleveland
Senators Win As Rain Delays Other Games
Washington Senators beat the Cleveland Indians 9 to 4 to gain half a game on the Idle Athletics and halt the Indians winning streak. It was the lone American League game as rain interrupted the schedule.
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Washington Senators
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Indians
Chevrolet Six Car Benefits Full of Modern Features
A long list extols the Chevrolet Six with a 50 horsepower engine and smooth ride. Highlights include a valve in head engine, chrome vanadium parts, airtight lubrication, hydraulic brakes, Delco electricals with fuses, and a Harrison radiator. It notes 107 inch wheelbase, framed body, Fisher closed bodies, Fisher non glare windshield, and 11,000 service stations.
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