Briez Chats About Sports and Baseball Talk
Eddie Brie tz surveys baseball and football notes from New York with updates on Cardinal pitchers endurance Alabama coach Frank Thomas calls for an SEC athletics commissioner. Louis vs Godoy purse grows to 45000, Bar on Poffenberger shines in the Southern Association, and other notes on Joe DiMaggio Medwick Lopez and Clark Griffith preview.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Cardinal
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Louis
Godoy
Baron Boots Poffenberger
Ceers
Cheers
Southern Association
Nashville
Bob Quinn
al Lopez
Fox
Clark Griffith
Yanks
Medwick
Dodgers
Joe
Hemsley Still Carries Punch Behind The Plate
Rollie Hemsley Cleveland catcher who took the cure last winter continues to show punch with out rum behind the plate. The Southern Association remains a left hand hitter league with four right hand batters winning the championship in over a century. Mike Jacobs defends himself in Liberty magazine against accusations he threatens boxing. Lack of consistency troubles the Yankees as Char lie Ruffing has not won two straight. Curt Davis recalls his Brooks debut and confusion when the first two batters reached safely and no reliever arrived.
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Dom McDowell
Rapid City
S. C
Rollie Hemsley
Cleveland
Southern Association
Mike Jacobs
Liberty
Charlie Ruffing
Brooks
Curt Davis
St. Louis
Insurrection Note Paints Cleveland Uprising Outcome
A fragment from a column notes relief that the Cleveland uprising ended. The writer jokes about Oscar and the Indians, musing whether he provoked fits or threw too many himself.
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Cleveland
Oscar
One Minute Interview with Billy Southworth
Billy Southworth comments on Medwick, claiming he saw enough of that player in one ball. He comments on Medwick's performance and impact, reflecting on the game and the team’s stance toward the opponent.
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Billy Southworth
Medwick
Atlanta Gains In See-Saw Battle
The Crackers moved within half a game of idle Memphis by topping Little Rock 6 to 5 in the Southern Association. The Birmingham Knoxville game was rained out and other clubs were not scheduled.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Atlanta
Southern Association
Crackers
Little Rock
Tennessee
Songwriter Revel and brother face fraud trial in U.S.
Harry Revel and his brother William Revel, Hollywood songwriters known from the Gordon and Revel team, were indicted by a federal grand jury for entering the United States on fraudulent passports. They are to be arraigned next week and could face up to five years in prison and a $2000 fine each if convicted.
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New York
Harry Revel
Hollywood
William
United States
Revel
Gordon
DAILY CROSSWORD TEST PUZZLE LIST OF CLUES
Across clues include Saturate A State List Link Command Prison compartments Born New Zealand fish Guido's highest note Luster Waste away Form of planchette Hewing tools Bracelets A color Underworld Ship's buy Bones anat Exclamation Acrifori fluid Total Short javelina Put forth effort Kind of Town in N Father David god Doctrine Tracked down Passable Strip of leather Melodies Claw Mineral spring Male sheep Middle To crave Sky blue Existent Gigantic person Portended Begins DOWN Golf club Female horse To tarry Employ Weirdly Cutting teeth River in England Wheel spindle Left Domestic animal Source of light A oop berry Music note Crust on a Game on horseback Greedy Speechies Persia Laira First woman Vim
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New Zealand
Guido
England
Would Title Move to L A
New York report speculates Arturo Godoy could export the heavyweight title to South America if he defeats Joe Louis in a Thursday bout at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs would collect 25 000 from Godoy to insure a return, with a gate near 150 000, and possible defense offers from Argentina.
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Eid Feder
New York
al Weill
Weill Weskit
Woctick
Arturo Godoy
South America
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Fistiana
United States
Primo Carnera
Paulino Uzcudun
Rome
Louis
Godoy
Argentina
Say
Alberto Lovell
Bob Pastor
Weill
John Hancock
Mike Jacobs
Arturo
Joe
Want Ad Includes Local Phone Number for Call
A brief want ad states the notice will reach over 7000 area homes and provides the telephone contact 46 for interested parties.
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Telephone
Baseball results from AP rundowns across leagues
National League results see New York 2 Chicago 1 and St Louis 3 Brooklyn 1 with Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia and Pittsburgh 3 1 Boston 5 5. American League had no games. Southern Association Atlanta 6 Little Rock 5 with Birmingham at Knoxville on wet grounds. Only games scheduled.
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Southern Association
Atlanta
Little Rock
Birmingham
Knoxville
Pod
Cards on Way Somewhere
The St. Louis Cardinals under Billy Southworth surged with five straight wins to threaten the NL second division as they blockaded the Brooklyn Dodgers 3-2. Clyde Shoun in his first start since 1938 pitched a four hit complete game. The Reds moved into first with a 6-2 win over Philadelphia while Paul Dean shut down the Cubs as the Giants neared second place with a 2-1 victory. The Bees swept the Pirates in a double header 5-3 and 5-1. The American League had an idle day.
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Judson Batley
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Billy Southworth
Chicago Cubs
Redbirds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Clyde Shoun
Reds
Philadelphia
Dodgers
Phillies
New York Giants
Paul Dean
Dean
Cubs
Boston Bees
Bill Poséde
al Piechota
Pittsburgh Pirates
Tonight's National League and American League Games
The schedule lists New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at St. Louis Chicago at New York St. Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Little Rock at Atlanta Memphis at Chattanooga Birmingham at Knoxville New Orleans at Nashville all night games noted.
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Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga Ee
Tattle Rock
Knoxville
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Ee
New York Ee
Chicago
St. Louis Ee
Boston
Ome
Pittsburgh
Rine
Philadelphia- Hee
W. L. Pet
Boston - Aes
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Ewer Wwe
Ae We Mweee
Philadelphia
Ewe
Washington
American League
St. Louis
Southern Association
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Softball Doubleheader to Shake City Standings
Tuesday's City Softball League schedules two games that could alter the tight standings. Vaughan faces Cooper Wells, while Alabama Hosiery meets the Disco Steelmen in the nightcap. Alabama and Cisco are tied for fifth with four wins and five losses, as fans anticipate a pivotal clash starting at 7 30 p m.
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Alreay
Vaughan
Cooper Wells
Alabama
Unclear Fragment on Fish Behavior and Anatomy
Fragmentary note cites R.J. Scott and mentions American fish species Chilogonus punctatus and points about pointed lips and swimming orientation with head down. Details are garbled and not clearly attributable to a specific event or study.
Salute to a Brave Soldier: Petain Leads France in Crisis
War commentary lauds Marshal Henri Petain as at 84 he accepts leadership and potential surrender for France. The piece contrasts his dignity with the harsh terms of a required peace and honors Verdun’s legacy. It envisions dire postwar conditions for France and notes Hitler's possible dismemberment of the empire.
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France
Hitler
Marshal Henri Petain
Europe
Verdun
Vertiun
Rites Held for Griffin Baby in Limestone County
Final rites for the infant son of Mr and Mrs C E Griffin of Athens route 2 were conducted at Round Island Limestone county at 2 30 Monday afternoon with burial there.
Director McAfee Howell and Young Associated with Tragic Baby Death
The baby died at the home at 2 30 Monday morning. The parents survive.
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McAfee, Howell and Young
Mortgagees Guardian to Sell Decatur Property for Delinquent Note
Legal notice states Morgan County National Bank as guardian for minors Charlotte and Frank Pettey will sell on July 20, 1940, at the Decatur courthouse to satisfy the mortgage default. Property described as Lot 8 Block 121 Addition 4 of the Decatur Land Improvement & Furnace Company, in Decatur Alabama. Proceeds cover advertising costs, legal fees, and principal interest, with any balance to the mortgagor. June 18, 1940.
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Murry Clark
Daisy Clark
Morgan County National Bank
Charlotte
Frank Pettey
Morgan County
Alabama
Decatur
Decatur Land Improvement & Furnace Company
Charles H. Eyster
U S Ship Quincy Calls at Montevideo During South American Cruise
The navy announces the cruiser Quincy will call at Montevideo Uruguay as part of a friendly visit to South American waters after visiting Rio de Janeiro where Nazi influence concerns have arisen. The Wichita cruiser also operates in South American waters.
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Washington
Navy
Quincy
Montevideo
Uruguay
U. S
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Hitler
United States
Wichita
South American
Rio
Punctured Pup Ends Porcupine Chase at Pa. Farm
Ivan Gaul's dog killed a large porcupine and endured a lengthy removal of quills. A veterinarian later removed 191 more quills over a 45 minute operation under anesthesia.
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Big Run
Ivan Gaul
Gaul
Florala Masonic Day Celebration Set for June 23 24
Florala Alabama will host its 69th annual Masonic Day Celebration on June 23 and 24. The event, claimed as the nation’s largest Masonic day gathering, drew an estimated 35 000 visitors last year from across the United States.
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Florala
Ala
United States
Trial Nears End in Fairfield Slaying Case
Details of the shooting of O Dee Henderson a Black prisoner at Fairfield police headquarters were provided as the trial of Thomas Nelson a former Fairfield policeman on charges of slaying Henderson neared its close.
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Bessemer
Ala
O'Dee Henderson
Fairfield
Thomas Nelson
Potpourri of Dixie Sports captures college gridiron moves
A Georgia source dismisses reports on paying $500 for Tommy O'Brien and notes no Georgia funds were spent. Tennessee targets Bobby Cifers and others shift plans. Auburn track star Bob Dickinson earns a Minneapolis invite but declines to stay as a vet student. Bartholomew joins Tennessee Eastman after TC. Alabama and Auburn figures eye Tulane and Meagher favors a strong Green Wave squad. Perron Shoemaker continues solidly in outfield duty for Montgomery.
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Kenneth Gregory
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Tommy O'Brien
Tennessee
Georgia
O’brien
Bobby Cifers
Kingaport
Tenn
Kingsport
Bob Dickinson
Auburn
Minneapolis
Sam Bartholomew
Tennessee Grid
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Lou Ervin
Birmingham Athletic Club
Alabama
Frank Thomas
Jack Meagher
Tulane
Bernie Bierman
Perron
Tex
Shoemaker
Montgomery
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Greenwood Lake
N. Y
Lew Jenkins
Carl Hubbell
Mildred
Oklahoma
Clark Shaughnessy
Norman Standlee
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Alice Marble
David
Greedy
Speechieas
Persia
Laira
Vim
King Features Syndicate, Inc
L. A
Firestone Tires
Moulton
Tanooga
Southern Railway System
National League
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R.j.scott
Cape Alva
Oregon
Reykjavik
Iceland
Vitt
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Baseballers
Indians
Griffin Baby
Australia
Sydney
N.S.W
Ralph
Potpourri OF Dixie Sports
Ciass
R.A
Prince Albert
Pig Pines
J. Reynolds Tob
Winston-Salem, N.O
Rapa
Rann Edie
My Ott
Boat Builders
Spee
Sherwin-Williams
Johnston St
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