MORGAN RALLIES WITH BIG BAT AS RUNNER-UP PICTURE SHIFTS
In a tight pennant race the Mobile Marines and Lookouts post strong weeks while Birmingham’s lead tightens to six and a half games. Chattanooga climbs to second, New Orleans enters first division, and scoring stats show Mobile leading hitters and defense.
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Mobile Marines
Lookouts
Mobile
Atlanta
Marons
New Orleans
Nashville
Memphis
Little Rock
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Crackers
Mobiles
Illustrated Brain Teasers and Riddles Column
Puzzle items ask about the town destroyed by Mount Pelée in 1902 and a wordplay riddle. Contains a humor column style quiz with a Q A format and miscellaneous trivia prompts from a periodical page.
Bozo Climbs Up In National Boxing Ranking
Birmingham clown Bozo moves into the top ten light heavyweight list as the NBA publishes new rankings. He sits at 90 percent of the top mark, narrowing the gap to break into the first ten nationwide.
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Bozo
Battling Bozo
Birmingham
National Boxing Association
Mrs Lake Captures 1931 Southern Woman Title
Virginia Beach report says Mrs Marion Turpie Lake daughter of a New Orleans pro defeated Mrs Ruth Reymond of New Orleans four and three at Princess Anne Country Club to win the 1931 Southern Women's Association crown after a tight 33 holes. They were all square at lunch after 18 holes before Lake pulled ahead in the afternoon.
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Virginia Beach
Marion
Turpie Lake
New Orleans
Ruth Reymond
Princess Anne Country Club
Mrs. Lake
Baseball Schedule for Today in Major Leagues
Today's schedule lists American League games: Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Washington, Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia. National League features Boston at Chicago and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. Only games scheduled.
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Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Baseball results from Southern and other leagues
The day’s action includes Birmingham 5 New Orleans 4, Mobile 14 Atlanta 5, Memphis 7. Little Rock 4 1 over Chattanooga 9 4. Washington 9 St. Louis 2 in 10 innings. Detroit 4 New York 2. Chicago 7 Boston 4. Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn 6 Pittsburgh 3. New York 3 Cincinnati 2. Boston 3 Chicago 1. St. Louis 7 13 Philadelphia 3 4. Second game was rained out.
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L Chattanooga
Mobile
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Nashville
Memphis
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cortazzo Singles In Winning Run Inconsistent Text
Cortazzo broke up a pitch to spark a late winning run. The piece notes Pete Lazzo recent loss in Atlanta and a 92 percent rating as ninth light heavyweight. Rumors suggest Gorgas Post of Birmingham plans a Bozo Latzo pairing soon in the Magic City.
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Pete Lazzo
Bozo
Atlanta
Gorgas Post
Birmingham
Latzo
Magic City
Barons Top Pelicans 5 4 In Duel As Hasty Shuts Them Down
In a rugged duel Bob Hasty fended off Belve Bean and the Pels 5 to 4 as the Barons rode late relief to secure the win. Pre vost fanned a runner at the plate and Andy Moore robbed Luckey of extra bases to seal it. The Noogans won a double bill from Pebs, extending their streak to eight.
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Bob Hasty
Belve Bean
Barons
Pels
Hasty
Bob
Prevost
Andy Moore
Luckey
Noogans
Lookouts
Chicks
Crackers
Classified Ad A Day Brings Business Your Way
A daily classified ad can boost local activity and attract customers. It highlights quick visibility, steady inquiries, and inexpensive reach for small businesses seeking ongoing engagement.
Athenians Visit Decatur For Tuesday Baseball Clash
The Athenians, leaders of the Bee Line league, travel to Connecticut Mills diamond at four this Tuesday to face Decatur. Bob Chandler or Jesse Lanier will start for the locals as they seek their first win over the Limestone boys this season. Decatur eyes a key upset to climb from the cellar and improve its percentage with a strong lineup.
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Decatur
Connecticut Mills
Bob Chandler
Jesse Lanier
Limestone Boys
Athens
Hartselle
Monarchs Schedule Two Game Series With Lookouts
The Monarchs, Decatur Negro baseball team, host the Chattanooga Black Lookouts at Negro Park on West Vine Street for a Tuesday and Wednesday doubleheader. Reeves will start Tuesday afternoon, with Coiley pitching Wednesday afternoon.
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Monarchs
Decatur
Black Lookouts
Chattanooga
West Vine Street
Reeves
Coiley
Local Fans to Attend Legion Wresting Show in Birmingham
A number of local fans will motor to Birmingham this evening for the American Legion wrestling card. Dynamite Blackstock meets Naberene Poggi in the main bout, with Bad Joe Cox and Chief Tommy Marvin appearing in the curtain raiser. Blackstock beat Poggi in Birmingham two weeks ago in a sensational bout.
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American Legion
Iow
Blackstock
Naberene Poggi
Bad Joe Cox
Tommy Marvin
Poggi
Giants Pass Cubs for Second Place in Tight Standings
The Giants beat the Reds 3 to 2 to move into undisputed second in the National League while the Cubs lost to the Braves 3 to 1. Frankhouse exited ill as Haid and Fred Frankhouse combined for nine strikeouts. An error by Groskloss helped Brooklyn’s 6 to 3 win over Pittsburgh. Cards won two from Phils in Philadelphia series opener.
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Cubs
Reds
Braves
Cincinnati
Hubbell
Morrell
Fred Frankhouse
Harold Haid
Frankhouse
Groskloss
Brooklyn
Bucs
Shaute
Quinn
Phils
Invaders
Boben
Waiting For Kelton To Go Strong For Decatur Bee Line
Manager Corbitt plans to rest Kelton until he rounds into form then sends him to the hill against the Decatur Bee Line boys. Kelton, ace of the Black Lookouts staff, has slowed this season but rest could yield a winning pitcher as the midseason nears. Kimble returns to the Monarchs lineup boosting the offense, while Joe Martin as player manager notes seats will be reserved for white fans.
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Kelton
Corbitt
Decatur Bee Line Boys
Black Lookouts
Monarchs
Kimble
Gardner
Joe Martin
Morgan Hammers For Indians Reinvents First Base Post
Eddie Morgan of Kenner Louisiana has surged to a 500 clip over his last nine games, ranking second in the American League. He trails Babe Ruth in batting and remains short of last year’s homer pace with three this season. A salary dispute delayed his start in Cleveland and featured a retirement threat to join his father in business.
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Kenner
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
Morgan
Lew Fonseca
Fonseca
Chicago
Willie Kamm
Bn. Morgan
Baker Triumphs Over Akron Terror In Huntsville Fight
Tommy Baker defeated K. O. Terry known as the Akron terror in Huntsville Friday night. The victory followed a prior Terry knockout of Baker. Baker abandoned earlier antics and showed he could be a serious challenger, earning strong local praise.
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Tommy Baker
K. O. Terry
Akron Terror
Huntsville
Terry
Baker
Tommy
New Modern Shop Opens on Second Avenue Next to Why-Not-Eat-Here
A new modern shop opens on Second Avenue beside Why-Not-Eat-Here Cafe inviting men women and children to browse its offerings. The notice emphasizes welcoming all patrons and features a fresh storefront appearance.
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Second Avenue
East Decatur Triumphs Over Trinity 10-3
East Decatur defeated Trinity 10-3 on the Connecticut Mills diamond. Harvey allowed nine Trinity hits but indelible runs were scarce. Grantland and Vinson were steady for Trinity. Decatur collected eleven hits led by Stevens with three, while Eubanks Harvey and Gosline each had two for Decatur.
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East Decatur
Trinity
Connecticut Mills
Harvey
Decatur
Grantland and Vinson
Stevens
Eubanks
Gosline
Wyker Beaten by Champion in Selma Invitation
Decatur golfer Billy Wyker was defeated three up and two to play by Otey Crisman in the Selma Invitation tournament. Crisman, who qualified with 74, then captured the trophy, marking his second win of the event held in Selma.
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Billy Wyker
Decatur
Selma
Young Wyker
Otey Crisman
Crisman
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