Malley Amateur Boxers to Furnish Fast Bouts Saturday
District tourney in Martin Arena draws about 50 amateur boxers from Decatur and surrounding area as they vie for state spots in Birmingham June 21. Jack Tipton trains local youths for the event with Benny Leonard to assist referee Bernarro Fatden. proceeds support American Legion McFadden program across Alabama.
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Baseball Highlights From Yesterday Across Leagues
Yesterday's games featured Mel Ott’s Giants defeating the Reds, Stan Musial and the Dodgers beating the Pirates with Tom Sewell keying the effort. White Sox staged a nine run rally to top the Senators, Tommy Bridges shut down the Red Sox for a ninth straight win, and Billy Herman plus Augie Galan sparked the Cubs. Yankees limited the Browns to seven hits as pitching shone.
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First Half Flag Settled Monday in TVA Softball Tie
The TVA softball league will settle the first half pennant Monday afternoon as the Business Men and Goodyear clash to break a tie. Both teams hold four wins and two losses. The game starts at 5 o clock with Bobby Banks pitching for Goodyear and Sam White for the Business Men.
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Bobby Banks
Sam White
Local boxing lineup drafted for state tournament team
The squad to Birmingham and possibly Chicago for Golden Gloves includes Sam Christian light heavy, Dave Pitt men middleweight, Jess Saaenee wontiowelatae lightweight, Evel Birney bantam, J. B. Shirley featherweight, Harold Self paperweight.
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Chicago
Sam Christian
Dave Pittmen
Jess Saaenee
Major League Leaders from Associated Press Update
NHL not involved. This list compiles league leaders in batting runs and RBIs for both leagues. Pirates star Vaughan leads NL batting with .400 and runs with 50 while Medwick drives in 46. Ott ties for NL home runs with 11. Athletics Johnson tops AL batting at .283 and runs at 46. Greenberg of Detroit leads AL RBIs with 66.
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Southern Leaders Player and Club Statistics Summary
Baseball statistics and player listings show Browne L Rock 370 Stebbins Knox 57 a7 29 1b 346 Shirley Chatta 51 101 32 66 346 Gleeson N C 57 188 37 66 344 Weatherly N O 42 157 30 54 344 Leader a year ago today Leiber Nashville .437. Pitcher G W L Pet Memphis 156 2 760 Kelley Atlante 1710 4 714 Chattanooga 1510 4 714 Durham Atlante 1756 2 714 Home runs Taitt Nashville 8 Hutcheson Memphis Ross New Orleans 1 Meen playa acvilie Chat tanooga 67 64 Runs Atlanta 313 Memphis 272 ten runs Atlante 234
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Braddock Beats Baer in Controversial Madison Square Garden Fight
The report notes Jimmy Braddock's title win over Max Baer after 15 rounds in New York. Baer cites hand injuries as a factor, while Brig Gen John B Phelan denies any fixed-fight probe and declares the bout on the level.
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Helen Wills Moody Faces Semi Final Test in Kent
London June 14 AP Mrs Helen Wills Moody meets England’s Katharine ers in the Kent tournament semi final as she pursues a Wimbledon title return. Earlier Moody defeated Eileen Bennett Whittingstall 7 5 6 1. Other finalist contenders include Dor Round and Phyllis Mudford King.
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South Decatur Wins Narrow Victory Over Central Decatur
South Decatur defeated Central Decatur 2 to 1 in a rain shortened game called in the sixth inning. Batter ies for South Decatur were Keltner and a second player not listed.
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Lott to Meet Dillman in Main Event Wrestling Card
Kid Lott of Birmingham faces Dynamite Joe Dillman in the main event for a best two of three falls with a 90 minute time limit. Lott aims to reclaim his regional light heavyweight status after a Western tour. Freddie Knichel meets Gus Kallio in the semi final, with a 60 minute limit and two of three falls. The show starts at 8:30 p.m.
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Germany Extends Davis Cup Semi Final Lead
Germany moved ahead in the Davis Cup European section semi finals as Gottfried defeated Owford in straight sets 6-3 6-1. The match details reflect Germany’s strong position in the tie.
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Yesterday's Results Across Multiple Leagues
Scores from several leagues include Birmingham 5 Nashville 4, New Orleans 2 Knoxville 7, Memphis 4, Chicago 10 Washington 6, New York 8 St. Louis 3, Detroit 6 Boston 1, Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3. Pacific Coast games Oakland 4 Hollywood 3 and San Francisco 9 Missions 6. International Newark 4 Montreal 2 Buffalo 4 Syracuse 3 Baltimore 9 Toronto 6. Eastern Dixie El Dorado 3 Columbus 1 Helena 5 Jackson 0. Greenville 5 Pine Bluff 3. Kitty League Hopkinsville 6 Lexington 5 Portageville 6 Paducah 1. Union City Jackson rain.
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Southern League schedule and Dixie Amateur matchups listed
Today’s games include Nashville at Birmingham Little Rock at Atlanta Chattanooga at New Orleans Memphis at Knoxville Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Detroit Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston and Dixie Amateur League games Dothan at etait Troy Union Springs at Abbeville
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Frat Clash Draws Huge Crowd At Ala Park
A large crowd is expected tomorrow afternoon at Ala Park to witness a clash between Goodyear Wingfoots and Hosierymen. The 8:30 p.m. start features Black for the Hosierymen and Lammie Whitt facing Josh Cole for the Wingfoots in a hard fought do or die contest. Both teams recently strengthened their lineups with fans hoping for top form from local players.
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Legion Work Director Praises Legion-McFadden Program
A. L. Able commended the American Legion cooperation in the recreation program. Decatur led the state in participation and set a new record for attendance during the drive.
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Legion-McFadden
Decatur
Five Candidates Seek Berths for TVA Baseball Season Opener
The Tennanee Valley Clearance Division baseball team will open Saturday at Delano field against the Weat Decaturers at 2 30. Manager Johnson plans to give all 45 candidates a chance to compete and hopes to field a fast schedule with games every Saturday and possibly other times. He urges clearance division workers to contact him at TVA offices to join the squad as negotiations continue to arrange games with other TVA units and road trips.
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Hosierymen And Guntersville Tie In Clash At Alabama Park
A thin crowd watched Alabama Hosierymen and Guntersville battle to a 2-2 tie before rain halted play in the ninth. Pitchers Pop Johnson and Henry Starnes each fanned seven. Thomas hit a homer, Nix a triple, and Barnard and Means doubled for Guntersville. Johnson allowed five hits for Hosierymen. one error credited to Joe Agee. Time 1:30. Umps Burleson and Howell.
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Baer Braddock Heavyweight Title Draws 29 366 Fans
New York report states paid attendance for the Baer Braddock heavyweight championship match last night was 29 366 at Madison. The figure reflects strong public interest in the bout despite the outcome.
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