Briez Talks Sports Highlights and Rumors
Eddie Brietz surveys bets and gossip from New York to Detroit on boxing and golf. He notes Lawson Little's rusty form, Fordham and Tennessee football date for 1941, Ed Oliver versus U S G A rules, and Braddock promoting in Paterson New Jersey.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Picatene
Joe
Z.duro Godoy
Lawson Little
Boston
Fordham
Tennessee
Ed Oliver
Walter Hagen
Joseph E. Widener
Connos Lesnevich
Detroit
Antonio Fernandez
Chile
Hostak
Overlin
Decatur Boys Win Boxing Night at Civic Center
Decatur clubs win a 4 2 decision over Florence with Irene Sahat scoring for Decatur. The card included two Decatur vs Florence bouts with Mullins Patton draw and several knockouts and hard-fought decisions.
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Decatur
Tese
Irene Sahat
Civic Center
The
Elks
James “Moon
Mulling
Patton
Weatherly
Mullins
Curley
Shorty Kennedy
Ralph Taylor
Florence
Shorty
Pete Bevis
Jack Sherman
Bevis
Young Sherman
Sherman
J. R. Plemons
Ashley
Plemons
Gene Worley
Kiphart
Worley
Joe Beard
Worley Alexander
Alexander
Wilson Campbell
O. F. Thompson
Campbell
Thompson
Colbert Primaries to undergo grand jury probe
A grand jury will investigate alleged irregularities in Colbert County Democratic primaries on May 7 and June 4 after a request from Major Robert Beasley. Circuit Judge C P Almon ordered the probe and the panel will begin its work tomorrow.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Colbert County
C. P. Almon
Robert Beasley
Democratic Committee
Alabama Boys State attendees take seats at Lagoon Park
About 200 Alabama high school youths took part in Boys State at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. They gathered under the American Legion sponsorship to learn about government operations in the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Ent
Montgomery County
Lagoon Park
American Legion
Baseball Results From The AP National and American Leagues
The Associated Press reports major league results with Boston beating St Louis 12 to 2 and Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh 7. New York and Chicago game was postponed by rain. In the American League St Louis won 7 to 4 over Washington while other games were postponed by rain. Southern Association features Chattanooga 8 Memphis 2 and Knoxville 3 Birmingham 1 with Nashville 2 New Orleans 1. Atlanta at Little Rock postponed due to wet grounds.
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Suthern
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Agham
Ager
Knoxville
Ais
New Orleans
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
ST Ofe
Coc
Ckes
Eons Ae
Agrido Rot En Aseende
Aig Ae
Pittsburgh Ee
Philadelphia Senne
St. Louisabe
Chicago
St Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New York-Chicago
Southern Association
Birmingham
Little Rock
Market Offers Wide Variety At Decatur Curb Market Today
Many varieties of farm produce were offered including flowers, English peas, squash, green beans, cabbage, radishes, beets, eggs, milk, butter, cured meat, and greens. The curb market operates on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week.
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Decatur Curb
Detroit at New York and three other league games tonight
Tonight features Detroit visiting New York along with Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Washington and Chicago at Philadelphia in night action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baseball schedules for four major league games
The card lists New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh night game, and Boston at St. Louis night game. Titles and venues reflect a concise sports wire style with matchups and timing implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
St. Louis
Atlanta at Memphis and other regional matchups
Regional college basketball card lists Atlanta facing Memphis, Nashville vs Birmingham, Chattanooga meeting Little Rock, and Knoxville scheduled for New Orleans with teams set for pivotal conference games.
Strong Teams to Meet This Evening in City League
The Benson Field softball program hosts a pivotal City League clash as Cooper-Well eyes the first half title with Riverside School and Cisco looming as a threat. Alabama Hosiery's rising squad sits even with Goodyear for third as Riverside and Alabama battle to gain ground. Alabama and Riverside lead off at 7 30 sharp.
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Benson Field
Cooper
Riverside
Cisco
Alabama
Disco
Goodyear
Mmrryyr City Softball League
AB H Pet Ogle Riverside _ ss
Ieee Crmeiasenan
Parks
Rlpesabbie Adtspeesdeddaeinigie
Eerie Eet
Eensink
Yarbrough
Garrison
Enamemee
Trenemens Sereeeesseeemees
Braselton
Landers
Cooper-Wells
Collins
Wade
McElroy Goodyear Senne
Enenwat
Wilson
Betia Taenasteeeer
Mitchell
Drake
Nelson Oaraeressereee
Nat'l
Kimbdell
J Ray
Faivey Sige
Bella
Scoeee
Cole
Alabama Ore Nn
Hillis Ee
Newlin Atnenewenawer
Man Ene
Storey
Vaughans
Bryant
Stsceceoessbsamesters Semseosttoies
Lewter
Gilliam Riverside
Nnn
Markham
Aneves
Renae
Sandusky
Cess
McAbee
Covineuon
Vaughan Bees
Tency
Tight pennant races grip major leagues in tight chase
The Dodgers beat the Pirates 8 7 to stay atop the National League by a single point as Cincinnati and St. Louis show strong contention. In the American League Boston and Cleveland press the margin, with Detroit and New York close behind. Weather intervened with only one game played, St. Louis routing Washington 7 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Iley
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Brooklyn-Pittsburgh
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Babe Phelps
St. Louis
Boston Bees
Cardinals
Bees
Joe Sullivar
Redbirds
Local Social Notes From Morgan County Community
Attendees joined an annual singing at Speake’s high school Sunday while Rev Spurgeon Morgan preached at the Freeman home Sunday night. Local women visited Docie Turrentine, living with her daughter Floosie Freeman, Wednesday afternoon. Clifton McClellan, a Fort McClellan stationed U S Army member, spent the weekend here with Lou Rigby accompanying him back to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speake
Spurgeon Morgan
Marvin Freeman
O. W. Hogan
Della Braswell
Greeda Hogan
Docie Turrentine
Floosie Freeman
J. H. Rigby
J. D. Bonds
Cullman
Clifton
Tale of Two Golfers and Other Notes
The item recalls Hagen missing an appearance and Ed Oliver facing expulsion after an early start. It mentions Fred Apostoli planning a comeback against Young Corbett in San Francisco next month and Mike McGillicuddy guiding Shibe Park ticket lines. Dolph Camilli hit six homers in different parks, Babe Ruth’s absence from the Yankees since opening day, Bill Werber shifting to lighter bats, and last summer's four weight changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Apostoli
Young Corbett
San Francisco
Connie Mack
Mike M’gillicuddy
Shibe Park
Dolph Camilli
Pittsburgh
Boston
Babe Ruth
Bill Werber
Reds
Confused Lines Point to Sports Roundup Nod
A jagged note from Bus Ham in Oklahoma City mentions Walter Hagen and Haig with grateful starters. The text hints at a debate over who earns the title of the Little man who was there as the group awaits a first caller.
Local social calls pictured in Sardis community notes
The column records visits and calls around Sardis over a weekend. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Bob Turner, Bruce Bonds, J H Rigby, Minnie Seagars, Melvin Aldredge, Woodrow Guthrie, Mary Segars, Rev. Morgan, Braxton Braswell, H Rigby, W A McClellan, Mrs David Seagars, and Mrs Wilburn Carter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Turner
Sardis
Brian Denton
Willburn Carter
Bruce Bonds
Melvin Aldredge
J. H. Rigby
Bertie Carter
Dock Gunter
Minnie Seagars
J.H. Rigby
Woodrow Guthrie
J. W. Bryant
Mary Segars
J. D. Bonds
Rev. Morgan
Morgan
Morgan County Pines Family Visit Recap
Morgan County Pines resident Bill Blevins spent last week with his father Lige Blevins and returned home Sunday. E H Peck of Hartselle was at Henry Fowlers on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Roy Moore and children from Mt Tabor were Sunday.
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Bill Blevins
Lige Blevins
E. H. Peck
Hartselle
Henry Fowlers
Roy Moore
Mt. Tabor
Day Guests Visit Mr and Mrs Russell Peck
Miss Vera Nell Vice spent last week with her sister, Mrs Dolphus, while day guests arrived to share time at the Peck home.
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Mrs. Russell Peck
Vera Nell Vice
Mrs. Dolphus
Crax and Chix in 3-Game Go
Atlanta travels to Memphis for a three game series that could settle the Southern Association second place as Nashville sits atop. Memphis fell to Chattanooga 8 to 2 while Rainy conditions postponed the Crackers at Little Rock. Chattanooga moved within two games of Memphis and Nashville widened its margin over Atlanta with a 2 1 victory over New Orleans. Knoxville beat Birmingham 3 to 1.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Memphis
Southern Association
Nashville Vols
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Chicks
Nashville
New Orleans
Knoxville
Birmingham
Local Social Notes From Morgan County Penns Area
Morgan County Penns notes show visits between families including Mr and Mrs A R Dutton and Mrs Libbie Legg with Miss Lorene Looney. Richman Holladay sick with measles. Mrs Johnnie Steel and Mrs J B Steel visits. Holladay family in Hartselle weekend. Eben Evergreen all day singing planned next Sunday with local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thne Summerford
A. R. Dutton
Libbie Legg
Lorene Looney
Paul Alverson
Mary Joe
Billie
W. C. Kirkpatrick
Richman Holladay
Johnnie Steel
J. B. Steel
Clyde Holladay
Dana Crowe
Thurman Smith
Hartselle
OCG
Lela Eddy
Kelso Prator
Ottis Holladay
Ruby Reeder
Evergreen
TVA Steam Plant At Nashville Rumor
The Tennesseean reports plans for a large TVA steam power plant in Nashville to supplement wartime defenses. The plan reportedly arose from talks among TVA officials, the War Department, and the National Power Planning Committee, with initial capacity of 120000 kilowatts and ultimate capacity of 300000 kilowatts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennesseean
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
War Department
National Power Planning Committee
Local social notes from Hartselle and surrounding towns
Arrington of Guntersville and Gene Willis with George Walls visited Hartselle after singing in Eva. Marvin Peck and daughter visited Decatur. Frank Smith and family from near Cullman stayed with Henry Fowler family. Courtilou Chunn sought medical care in Hartselle. Pines hosts all day services on the fourth Sunday in June with morning preaching and decoration, afternoon dinner and singing. Alva Johnson and wife were in Hartselle on business. Farmers busy hoeing cotton.
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Arrington
Guntersville
Gene Willis
George Walls
Ha?tselle
Eva
Marvin Peck
Decatur
Frank Smith
Near Cullman
Henry Fowler
Courtilou Chunn
Hartselle
Pines
Alva Johnson
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Brietz
Take-A-Bow Dept
Ralph. Trust
Brooklyn Eagle
Lawson
Pete Norton
Tampa Tribune
Sarazen
Tony — Galento
Max Baets
Tony
Wesley Wallace
Jim Braddock
Paterson
N. J
Decatur Boys
Colbert
Wilder
Mize
Firestone
Moulton
Morgan County
Corinth
Hagen
Scott
R.j.scott
Atlantic
Malabar
NDIA
Little
Gene Sarazen
Gene
Batting
Morgan County Pines
Ralph
Crax and
Chix
Penn’s
Southern Railway System
Mike” Wolff
Prince Albert
Pringe Albert
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