Babe Ruth to Join Dodgers as Coach After Meeting
Babe Ruth will return to baseball as a Brooklyn Dodgers coach after a conference with Dodgers General Manager Larry MacPhail and team officials. Ruth may be in uniform for tomorrow's double header against the Chicago Cubs, with a contract covering the balance of the season and Grimes remaining Douger manager.
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Braves
13 Teams to Battle Here in District Tournament
Fast semi pro teams begin district tournament Friday June 24 at Goodyear Park. District winners receive gold official district championship trophies with Honus Wagner autograph and share gate receipts. runners up get a smaller share. Major league scouts invited to attend. state finals follow.
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Junior Board to Enjoy Barbecue at First Methodist
The junior board of stewards from First Methodist will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6 30 pm, gathering at the church to travel to a barbecue supper followed by a business session. Senior board members have been invited as guests. Also notes coal mined in the United States since 1776 has been worth six times the value of all gold and silver mined in the era.
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Louis and Schmeling Near Armageddon for Yankee Stadium Fight
New York reports that Joe Louis and Max Schmeling are nearly finished with training for Wednesday's heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs projects a gate near a million dollars as Louis holds a 40 percent share and Schmeling 20 percent. Trainers and observers note Louis shows improvement while Schmeling appears in top condition as both camps wrap up final days of prep. Louis is favored 5 to 8 to retain the crown.
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Chicago
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Lavagetto and Averill Lead Hitting Races in MLB
In a packed major league hitting race, Earl Averill of Cleveland and Cookie Lavagetto of Brooklyn top the charts. Averill raises his average to .3885, while Lavagetto sits at .353 to pace the National League as Medwick and Moore challenge. Yankees and Giants fail to place a representative in the top ten.
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FLIERS PULL AHEAD AS SELMA FALTERS IN SERIES
Montgomery action notes Selma slipping as Pensacola keeps Southeastern lead with a win. The Filers beat Montgomery 8 to 2, grabbing a game on second place Leafs while Meridian loses 5 to 2 to Anniston. Rain and two hit pitching helped Jackson Senators over Gadsden 5 to 2.
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Aquatic Star Highlights Swim for Health Week
Editor notes this is the fourth article in a series by a renowned aquatic star written for Swim for Health week from June 20 through June 25. The piece promotes health and fitness through aquatic activity and training.
Side Show Stretch and Scissors Kick Learnings
A guide explains the side stroke and scissors kick for lifesaving, detailing body position and arm pull with a palm up for power, then coordinating kicks, gliding between strokes, and counting strokes to lengthen the glide. The piece shifts to baseball, contrasting current pennant races in the American and National Leagues with recent game results and key performances.
End of an Era as West Liberty Horse Thief Detecting Association Disbands
The West Liberty horse thief detecting association plans to disband after 25 years with no horse thief pursued. Charles Dickens' home is noted for pictures and caricatures from his novels.
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West Liberty Horse Thief Detecting Association
Charles Dickens
Texan Will Battle Joe in Headline Dallas Bout
Bullet Joe Gunther, the Nashville neck-breaker, faces Cowboy Bill McEwen, the Texas thunderstorm, in a two falls two hour main event at the Legion arena. McEwen is undefeated here, with Nick Blitch meeting Battling Bob Darby in the semi final.
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Bill McEwen
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Chris Jordan
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Rappler
Bob Darby
St. Louis
Night Harvest of Mahogany In Central America
Moonlit logging in Central America cuts mahogany trees noted for richer color at night versus daytime.
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Dallas Plays Locals Two
Dallas Mills of Huntsville and Decatur's Alabama Mill teams meet for the first time this year at Huntsville this afternoon. Dallas follows the Hosierymen to Alabama Park tomorrow for a Sab bath game at 2 o'clock. Past battles between these teams have been hot with Dallas strong and Alabama Mills showing mid season form with sudden rallies and decisive offensive bursts.
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Rain Delays Scrape Southern League Standings
In the Southern League, New Orleans defeated Little Rock 9 to 4 while Nashville routed Chattanooga 5 to 0. Memphis at Birmingham and Atlanta at Knoxville games were rained out.
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Knoxville
Baseball scores brief roundup from early league games
American League results Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 1 Boston 5 Chicago 1 Washington 12 3 Detroit 10 4 New York St Louis Iain. National League New York 10 St Louis 3 Boston 1 3 Chicago 0 2 Cincinnati 4 12 Philadelphia 3 (10 innings)
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Schedule of 今日 basketball games across leagues
Memphis at Birmingham, Atlanta at Knoxville, Chattanooga at Nashville. New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit. Boston at Chicago, Cincinnati at Boston. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Chicago at Brooklyn, St Louis at New York.
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Schmeling Holds Mental and Technical Edge in Louis Rematch
New York June 18. In the prelude to the June 22 Yankee Stadium showdown between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, observers weigh mental pressure and ringcraft. Schmeling's experience and defense contrast Louis's doubt and control, with both sides facing a pivotal test of form and nerve.
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Sunny Picard Golf Champion of Hershey in 1935
Mrs. Henry Picard known as Sunny dominated Hershey women’s championship in 1935 on the tough Country club course. She later placed runner up in the 1937 club championship while coaching her two young sons and balancing family life in Hershey Pennsylvania.
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Rice beer with four percent alcohol popular in Japan
Rice beer containing only four per cent alcohol is widely consumed as a popular beverage in Japan.
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Connie Mack Receives Scout Silver Buffalo Award
The Philadelphia Boy Scout council honors Connie Mack veteran Athletics manager for 23 years of service with the Silver Buffalo Award presented by Philadelphia Scout executives.
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Philadelphia Boy Scout Council
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Philadelphia Athletics
Philadelphia Scout
Central Presse
Barons Improve Hitting, Close On Lookouts Lead
In Memphis on June 18 Birmingham Barons boosted team batting to .282, narrowing the gap to four points behind the Chattanooga Lookouts who led with .286. Dee Miles tops with .362, Sandy McDougal .350, Majeski .324, as Birmingham stacks 95 doubles 34 triples and 22 homers for 810 total bases.
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Barons
Chattanooga Lookouts
Southern Association
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Miles
Majeski
Philadelphia radio covers annual banquet of stammerers' group
A Philadelphia radio station broadcasts coverage of the annual banquet hosted by the local stammerers' association. The event gathers members for speeches and community support, highlighting advances in communication and self help.
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Briec Chats About Sports and World Boxing News
New York reports fight talk around Louis Schmeling with odds 8 to 7 as fans debate glove brands and corner crews. Dorothy Darby plans a goodwill visit to the Louis camp. bets and hotel room dynamics are noted along with other baseball and golf notes.
Pelicans Rally Past Travelers in SA pennant race clash
New Orleans Pels blasted Little Rock 9 to 4 as they rose from last place and clouted 15 hits including a homer triple and double. Four Travelers errors aided the surge while New Orleans turned a triple play and four double plays. Iron Man Ray Starr earned the shutout frame for the Vols and Nashville blanked Chattanooga 5–0.
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