Trade Deadline Looms as Giants and Yanks Battle for Lead
Major league leaders stay unfazed by the midnight deadline as the Yankees and Giants prepare for clashes with the rival West. New York’s Yanks face Cleveland in the Bronx while the Giants open a 12 game western swing aiming to bolster their lineup with Dolph Camilli rumors.
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Dolph Camilli
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Southern Leaders Leader Your Ago Today
Historical leader board listing top hitters and categories with players Wright Rose Bush Nonnenkamp and others across teams Chattanooga Atlanta Memphis Little Rock Nashville. Includes runs batted in and runs scored tallies for 51 46 339 298 and stolen bases 16 14 and least opponent runs figures 203 216.
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Estate dealer wounded in Nebraska shooting I chase
In Stings Nebraska on June 15 Verne Magnuson an estate dealer was wounded when his former prospect fired at him. Magnuson grimaced calling for a doctor as he felt blood, only to discover the wound was caused by fountain pen ink.
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Kings of Clout Bax ter Jordan shines as Reds first baseman
Bax ter Jordan of the Cincinnati Reds emerges as a batting leader with over .375. His long road from minor leagues to the majors includes stints with Salisbury, Giants, Bees, and Newark, Baltimore, and a 30 year old left handed batter who throws right. His eight year major league average is .301 with a peak of .323 last season. He was born in Cooleemee North Carolina and is six feet tall, 170 pounds.
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Buck) Jordan
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Bucky
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New York Giants
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Mushky Jackson steals Kenosha spotlight in sports wrap
Col Mushky Jackson dominates local coverage as Joe Louis trains for a June 22 title bout in Chicago. The piece highlights Mushky's comic antics, local reactions, and pundit takes on Jim Braddock and the lighter side of boxing news alongside other sports notes from Kenosha.
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Brietz Wis
Mushky Jackson
Lake Michigan
Joe
Louis
Chicago
Jim Braddock
Brown Bomber
Mushky
King
Hosiery Softballers to clash with Waunlla Beauty Shop
The Alabama Hosiery Mills softball team meets the Waunlla Beauty Shop team of Florence at Alabama Park Thursday at 4 30 PM for the season’s first out of town game. Waunlla sits second in the Tri Cities loop with five wins one defeat and is noted for speed.
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Waunlla Beauty Shop
Florence
Alabama Park
Waunlla
Tri-Cities
Decatur
Sports Mirror past highlights and trades recap
Today a year ago Heinie Manush veteran Red Sox outfielder was out with a fractured finger. Three years ago the Cardinals traded George Davis to the Phillies for Chick Fullis. Helen Jacobs and Sarah Palfrey led the U S to a 2 1 edge in Wightman cup play. Five years ago Ellsworth Vines lost to Harry Hopman in London.
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Posters urge German farmers to preserve archeological finds
Widespread posters across Germany urge farmers to preserve any archeological specimens they uncover on farmland. The campaign emphasizes reporting finds to authorities and protecting artifacts from disturbance during fieldwork.
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Wyker Reports European Travels to Decatur Rotarians
Billy Wyker spoke to the Decatur Rotary Club about his recent European travels at the Monday meeting. The session was led by the international service committee chaired by Julian Harris. John Peach gave a brief talk on the American flag as the club stood for The Star Spangled Banner. Guests included Robert Burr of California, Joe Broadus, and W. M. Kellogg of New York.
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International Service Committee
Julian Harris
John Peach
Robert Burr
California
Joe Broadus
W. M. Kellogg
New York
Publicity on Tax Dodger Names Favored by Leaders
Washington leaders on a congressional tax inquiry approved a policy to disclose names of alleged tax dodgers. Chairman Harrison of the senate finance committee and Chairman Dougton of the house ways and means committee backed the move after a White House meeting with President Roosevelt.
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County Solicitor Prosecutes in Circuit Court
County Solicitor T. C. Almon acts as prosecutor in a circuit court in place of Circuit Solicitor Melvin who is engaged with the grand jury.
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Braddock Louis Camp Notes Highlight Quiet Training
The June 16 report covers Jim Braddock and Joe Louis camps at Kenosha Wisconsin with limited interviews. Rookie stars fade as veterans and new pitchers like Fette shine, while the yacht race outlook centers on Ranger competing for America's Cup in late July.
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Ludwig vs Roberts Wild Match Promised At Martin Arena
Otto Ludwig the Awful faces Rowdy Red Roberts at Martin Arena in a two falls two hour limit bout. Promoter Jordan also books Mighty Mike Mazarian as referee and sets a semi final between Red Shadow in debut and Pete Bastro, Cuban light heavyweight champion.
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Simon Pures At It Today At Charlotte Course
The first 18 holes of the 36 hole qualifying round for the 35th Southern Amateur golf tournament were played at the Charlotte Country Club. Breddie Haas and Charlie Yates were posted as 4 to 1 favorites with Jack Munger at 5 to 1 and Sam Perry at 6 to 1. Leonard Vann and Edwin Laxon shot 70 to set a strong pace while Yates and Munger expressed confidence in their play despite not yet joining the full field.
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Anderson to enter four horses in Tennessee Valley Horse Show
Dr. Walton Anderson of Decatur plans four entries for the Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field on June 29. Jungle Princess, a dark chestnut mare, is a frequent prize likely to be "in the money." Mr. Decatur, a top junior, has been slow to condition but is a strong contender. Dandy Jim, a high placer last season, is by Gavin out of a Roan Allen mare and finished well at the Tennessee state fair. Alabama Peavine, a gaited stallion winner last year, will run in gaited classes. sired by Highland Peavine Chief, acquired in Kentucky as a two-year-old.
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Barons Run Streak With 11 3 Win Over Atlanta
Barons snap a losing skid by routing the Atlanta Crackers 11 3 at Rickwood Park to extend their unbeaten run to 13 against the Champs. Eddie Cihocki collected five singles but only two RBI, Emil Mailho homered for Atlanta, and rain washed out the other two games leaving Little Rock ahead.
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Southern League Braves Hit Atlanta Hard In Birmingham Win
Birmingham defeats Atlanta 11 to 3 in Southern League play. Other listed games Chattanooga versus New Orleans and Memphis versus Nashville were rained out. National League and American League open dates noted with no games played.
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Billy McGehee Leads Missouri Valley Tennis Quest
El Dorado Arkansas June 15 Billy McGehee a 17 year old New Orleans net ace and seed No 2 rose as a favorite to win the Missouri Valley Tennis Association singles title as the tournament reached second and third round matches He won 6 2 6 0 in the junior division after a first round bye and faces Maurice Bedwell in the second round in the junior division Fort Smith Arkansas saw him with a first round bye in the men's division and he meets Tom Black Kansas City in the second round.
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Sacred Harp Singing at Cotaco High School
The 1937 annual Sacred Harp singing will convene at Cotaco High School on Sunday June 27. S. E. Grantland announced the event and urged everyone to attend.
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Death of Major General Adelbert Cronkhite at 76
Major General Adelbert Cronkhite, 76, U.S. Army retired, died at a Petersburg hospital after a week long illness. The death was reported from Saint Petersburg Florida, with Cronkhite known for his long military career. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Life span of a small denomination bill discussed
A note on currency notes states that the average life of a 0.8 dollar bill is about one year.
Nightly NBA slate with multiple city matchups across leagues
The schedule lists games featuring Atlanta at Birmingham Chattanooga at New Orleans Little Rock at Knoxville Memphis at Nashville New York at Pittsburgh Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Cincinnati Cleveland at New York Detroit at Washington Chicago at Boston St. Louis at Philadelphia.
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Leach Elected Mayor of Minneapolis in Tuesday Vote
Brig. Gen. George E. Leach, World War hero and veteran Republican, defeated Kenneth Haycraft in Minneapolis mayoral race yesterday. Haycraft, a former Minnesota football star, had backing from the former labor party.
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George E. Leach
Kenneth Haycraft
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Porters and Coolies Carry Heavy Loads in Trade Ports
British jute porters routinely shoulder loads around 400 pounds while Chinese coolies handle 500 pound bricks of tea, illustrating the extreme labor demands in colonial port operations and the stark differences in workload among labor groups.
Bell System and Cooper-Wells clash in Wednesday softball
Wednesday night softball games feature Bell System against Cooper-Wells and Alabama Hosiery Mill facing Parks in a local league pairing.
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Business Men Lose Third In Softball Showdown
The Business Men dropped an 11 to 7 decision to the Alabama Hosiery Mill sluggers at Benson field. Maynard Layman Bobby Wilson and Charlie Ed Howell each went 2 for 4 as Wilson pitched well. Hosiery Mill led 6 0 after the first inning and then held on after a late rally by the Business Men.
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Meridian Rides To Win On 14 Blows
The Meridian club of the Southeastern loop defeated Pensacola 6 to 1 on 14 base hits. Specs McLendon held the Fliers to six hits and doubled a run scoring triple in the fourth to put Meridian ahead. Selma moved atop the standings by beating Mobile 3 to 1 as Mobile made eight hits and four errors. In Montgomery, Jackson evened the series at two with a 9 to 2 win, Don Hutson smashing a two on homer in the second.
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Chicago Fans Buying Slow Ahead of Braddock Louis Fight
Mike Jacobs expects a gate of a million for the Jim Braddock Joe Louis heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park next week despite slow Chicago ticket sales. Most reservations are from out of town buyers, with high priced seats selling first. Louis trains in Kenosha Wisconsin eight rounds and Braddock weighs near 195 pounds as he tunes up.
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Joe Louis
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Major League Leaders Highlight 1941 Batting and Pitching
Gehrig leads batting with .301 for the Yankees while Walker and Greenberg top other categories. DiMaggio and Averill pace home runs and runs batted in features. Pitching honors go to Pearson and Whitehead with standout 4 0 records.
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Medwick Stars as Cardinals Lead Batting Race
Baseball season summaries show Medwick of St Louis leading multiple categories with 42 RBIs and 68 hits, while Galan of Chicago Cubs drives runs and hits totals. Other leaders include Vaughan Pirates 70 hits and Kampouris Reds 12 home runs, with Shoun Cubs and Bryant Cubs strong on pitching.
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Imperial conference ends with unity in foreign and defense policy
London officials and dominion representatives testified at the final plenary session that there is no divergence between London and the dominions on fundamental principles in foreign policy or defense.
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Nebraska Constitution Prohibits State Debt Over Yen Since 1875
Historical note states that Nebraska’s constitution forbids state debt beyond yen value, a rule in effect since 1875. The clause reflects currency standards of the era and shaped fiscal policy in early state government.
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