Baron Hopes Ascend as Pe bb les Are Trounced in Pair
Barons sweep two from Little Rock with strong pitching and timely hitting. Dick Ludolph notches his eleventh win, Van Alstyne seventh, as Leo Moon and Woolfolk are stifled. Nashville Vols defeat Bears 8-0 with Partridge Poole and Anderson homers. Lookouts dazzle Pelicans 8-1 behind Blakesley and Pyle. Chicks beat Crackers 15-1 with Prothro and Jeanes leading Memphis hitting.
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Barons
Little Rock
Dick Ludolph
van Alstyne
Leo Moon
Moon
Rocks
Woolfolk
Ludolph
Vols
Benny Frey
Bears
Partridge
Poole
Anderson
Cortazzo
Nashville
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Pelicans
Blakesley
Pels
Pyle
Chicks
Crackers
Prothro
Jeanes
Memphis
Spivey Kelly Take Lead on Decatur Boxing Card
Decatur plans its first boxing show in months for July 4 with Bill Spivey, the Miami twin, facing Battling Kelly in the main bout. The Morgan post of the American Legion will arrange temporary seating and the ring, and tickets for 30 rounds go on sale soon as preparations draw crowds from Decatur and surrounding areas.
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Decatur
Morgan Post of
The
American Legion
Bill Spivey
Twin
Miami
Kelly
Gipson To Hurl In Afternoon At Malone Park
Gipson, star Hartselle pitcher, was slated to start this afternoon against the Decatur All-Stars in a benefit game for the American Legion at Malone Park. Perie was the probable local selection to oppose the Hartselle ace. The game was set for 3:45 p m.
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Gipson
Hartselle
Decatur All-Stars
American Legion
Malone’ Park
Perie
Malone Park
Haury Poised to Start for Decatur Boxmen Saturday
Chris Haury, likely the top hurler in the industrial league's two seasons, is expected to be on the mound for the Decatur Boxmen on Saturday afternoon. Choate, a standout player, is also anticipated to rejoin the roster for the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Haury
Decatur
Choate
Indiana Hoosier captain joins Cincinnati Reds
Paul Harrell of Indianapolis the Indiana University baseball captain has signed with the Cincinnati Reds. The move marks a shift for the Hoosiers as Harrell departs for professional baseball with a major league franchise.
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Associated Press
Paul Harrell
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Cincinnati Reds
NeSmith Club to Meet Corinth Team in Southern Showdown
NeSmith baseball club travels to Corinth for a contest against the strong Corinth ball club. Fans anticipate a real game as both sides are viewed as top contenders in Morgan area baseball with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeSmith Baseball Club
Corinth
South Morgan
William McClellan Convicted of Whisky Manufacturing
William McClellan was convicted in circuit court of whisky manufacturing. He awaits sentencing by Judge Callahan.
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William McClellan
Callahan
Rheumatism relief claims from a tonic aid
An advertisement touts 8.8.8 and 8.5.8 tonics as remedies for rheumatism and muscle pains. It asserts low red blood cell counts cause rheumatic symptoms, promises stronger blood and disease resistance, and cites testimonials from customers including a Knoxville reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Tenn
Ask Atc
Corinth Streak Continues With Win Over Addison
Corinth extended its winning streak in the state section by defeating Addison 21 to 10. Blair Bucalew Edmondson and Rigby led the hitting attack with Bucalew homering, while Jennings and Edmondson also played solid in the field. Williams scored three of Addison’s ten runs.
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Corinth
Addison
Blair
Bucalew
Edmondson
Rigby
Jennings
Williams
Baseball slate for today across major leagues
Today’s schedule features Mobile at Nashville Little Rock at Birmingham Memphis at Atlanta New Orleans at Chattanooga Detroit at Cleveland Chicago at St Louis and New York at Philadelphia St Louis at Chicago Brooklyn at Boston Also American Association games St Paul at Indianapolis Kansas City at Toledo Minneapolis at Louisville Milwaukee at Columbus Yesterday’s results: Nashville 8 Mobile 0 Memphis 15 Atlanta 1 Birmingham 3 4 Little Rock 1 1 Chattanooga 8 New Orleans 1 New York 13 Boston 2 Detroit 8 Cleveland 3 St Louis 5 Chicago 2 Chicago 7 11 St Louis 3 3 Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 5 New York 15 12 Philadelphia 14 6 Boston 8 9 Brooklyn 4 0
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Ltet
Weweeeeeneaweeeens
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New Orleans
Shines
Memphis Depeencatunicianiselee
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Little Rock Aeneesnn
Mobile Stet Heen Eeeeenn
Chattanooga
Philadelphia
Eewsstisron MO
New York
Detroit
Cleveland - ‘Iskads
Washington
Chicago
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OTL
Chicago Etna Ceeeenewresewedas
Pittsburgh
A Et Ee
Brooklyn Woeiee
Boston
Cincinnati
Southern League Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Birmingham
Memphis
Atlanta
Cleveland
St. Louis
National League
Brooklyn
American Association
Mobile
Mac Smith Of Carnoustie Seeks Major Title At Open
The article profiles Mac Donald Smith, a 37-year-old American golf veteran born in Carnoustie, Scotland, famed as the greatest U S golfer never to win a major. It recounts near-misses in 1910 US Championship, 1925 British Open, and near-titles in 1923 1924 Opens, with notes on his smooth swing and fondness for Los Angeles Open wins.
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Associated Press
New York
Macdonald Smith
United States
Smith
Carnoustie
Scotland
America
Alex Smith
J. J. McDermott
Alex
Mac
Jim” Barnes
Olympia Fields
New Virginia Coach Was Great Sprinter
Archie Hahn named head track coach at the University of Virginia. Keene Fitzpatrick, Princeton mentor, praises Hahn as one of the greatest sprinters. Hahn won the Olympic 100 meters in 1904 and 1906, coached at Princeton for six years, and handled multiple events for Tiger track including sprints and field events.
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New Virginia
Princeton
N. J
Archie Hahn
University of Virginia
Keene Fitzpatrick
Hahn
St. Louis
Athens
Archie
Fitzpatrick
University of Michigan
Tiger
Chambers Declares Fight Sale Is Going Strong
J. A. Chambers says preparations for the Cather Waddell scrap at Athens on June 27 are on track and a record crowd is expected. The fight will be held at the fair grounds under the American Legion banner.
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J. A. Chambers
Athens
Fair Grounds
American Legion
Veterans Return to Jays Practice in Effort to End Slump
Veterans Lester Corbitt and Ben Bloodworth appeared in daily workouts for the Jays on a Wednesday session. Corbitt played first base while Bloodworth moved to second, as the pair aim to lift the team from a losing streak in the industrial circuit.
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Lester Corbitt
Jays
Ben Bloodworth
Jay Club
East's Collegians Hold Edge In Path
East's Collegians lead in national inter collegiate track meets with top marks by Getz Alfred college in the mile. Collier Brown in 120 yard hurdles. Reid Harvard in the two mile. Edwards New York in the half mile. Gwinn Pittsburgh in hammer. Kisselhorst Yale in low hurdles. Walter Northwestern. Rasmus Ohio State 440. Simpson Ohio State discus. Warne Northwestern 100 and 220. Edmonds Stanford pole vault. Kibby Stanford shot put. Hill Southern California javelin. Shelby Oklahoma high jump. Nine of 15 events saw Chicago bests.
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Getz
Alfred College
N. Y
Collier
Brown
Reid
Harvard
Edwards
New York
Gwinn
Pittsbrugh
Kisselhorst
Yale
Walter
Northwestern
Rasmus
Ohio State
Simpson
Warne
Edmonds
Stanford
Robert
Kibby
Hill
Southern California
Shelby
Oklahoma
Chicago
Millmen Travel to Huntsville for Saturday Match
The Connecticut Millmen head to Huntsville on Saturday to face the Dallas Mills Ball Club in a Valley amateur circuit contest. Dallas beat Cooper Wells 4 3 weeks ago as the Millmen, refreshed and playing well, aim to push the Huntsville crowd. Pitching rotation remains unannounced.
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Connecticut Millmen
Huntsville
Dallas Mills Ball Club
Valley
Dallas
Cooper Wells
Ex Star New Coach of School Winners
Clyde Littlefield named head coach at the University of Texas bringing his proven success in track and football. A former star who earned 12 letters across track basketball and football, he helped the Longhorns win the conference title in football and place second in track last season.
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Austin
Tex
Clyde Littlefield
University of Texas
Longhorn School
Littlefield
Babe Ruth Returns to Game as Substitute
Babe Ruth reentered the game yesterday for a brief spell the first time since June 1. The Bambino entered in the seventh inning as a substitute for Cedric Durst, had no field chances, and lined out on his lone at bat.
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Babe Ruth
Bambino
Cedric Durst
Cubs Take Lead With Twin Victories Over Cardinals
The Cubs swept the Cardinals 7-3 and 11-3 to move ahead in the National League standings. Pat Malone earned his tenth win as he struck out ten, while Bush allowed 10 Cardinal hits in the nightcap. Horsaby had four hits in the opener as the Cubs dominated. The Pirates edged the Reds 6-5 behind Comorsky driving in three runs. The Braves split with the Robins 8-4 and 9-0. Giants beat Phillies 15-14 and 12-6 in two lengthy games, and the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 12-2 as Lou Gehrig hit his 18th homer. Tigers beat Indians 8-3. Browns improved to nine wins in ten with a 5-2 win over the White Sox.
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Pat Malone
Cardinals
Bush
Cardinal
Horsaby
Pirates
Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Comorsky
Pirate
Reds
Swetiik
Carmel Hill
Eppa Rixey
Te Giants
Phillies
Yankees
Athletics
Red Sox
Eddie Wells
Lou Gehrig
W. Barret
A. Gaston
Browns
White Sox
Art Shires
Gray
Brownies
Adkins
Pale Hose
Demurrer Sustained in Bradford Mortgage Disposal Case
A demurrer was sustained in the case of John Bradford charged with disposing of mortgaged property. Bradford was held to the next grand jury on a $500 bond.
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John Bradford
GAMES TO PLAY IN LOCAL CIRCUIT
With ten scheduled games left in the Decatur circuit five camps claim pennant honors go to the team that plays ball, not the current leaders. Louisville and Nashville Arebs lead by two games, Boxmen and Jays tied for second, Cooper-Wells a half game back, Connecticut Millmen showing life as season opens. Millmen have played seven games, others six. leaders have been stopped once this year.
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Decatur
Louisville & Nashville Arebs
Jays
Cooper-Wells
Connecticut Millmen
Millmen
Trains Turkeys To Draw Game To Him
J Wilbur Wortman of Albany Georgia trains a hen and gobbler to mimic wild turkey calls. By hiding and calling they learn to depend on him for food and water and locate wild turkeys within range. He recently refused offers of 100 dollars each for his hunting turkeys.
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Radium Springs
J. Wilbur Wortman
Albany, Ga
Wortman
Judas
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