Hosiery Lads Win Twice Over Dallas Mills
The Hosierymen of Alabama Mills defeated Dallas Mills of Huntsville in a weekend series with 6-1 on Saturday and 5-9 on Sunday. Hare led with six hits as Dallas committed four errors, aided by 12 Hosierymen singles. Harvey and Gilbreath homered for Decatur and McMurtrie added a double.
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Hosierymen
Alabama Mills
Dallas Mills
Huntsville
Hare
Dallas
Harvey
Gilbreath
Decatur
McMurtrie
Adrhe Cnbis Ceirass Sitilcnesnieas
Saonelotineieenanan
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MacMurtrie
Iibeoase
Robinson
P Saan
Pinion
Ns Payne
Ee Fisher
Sunday Game Lays Hard Grip on Sabbath Affair
Al Harvey walked 13, allowed four hits and struck out seven in a Sunday afternoon game. Dallas offense stalled as local defense rounded eight safe hits including a Man Johnson homer and a double by Graham. Box score notes base on balls 13 off Harvey, hits 4 off Harvey, Gentiles 8, Harvey river, winning pitcher Harvey, losing Gentles.
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al Harvey
Dallas
Johnson
Graham
Doubie Graham
Flynn
Fisher
Harvey
Harvey Jets
Gentiles
Gentles
McMurtrie
Black
Har
Umhape
Mittwede
Backstroke Action Is Like Windmill
Lenore Eight Wingard presents a how to guide for learning the backstroke with floatation tips hand positioning and breathing. The piece compares the backstroke to a windmill and notes the back stroke helps posture while promising health benefits for readers practicing during National Swim for Health week.
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Lenore
Pel Pilots Hopeful After Rain Halts Southern Schedule
New Orleans Pelicans manager Larry Gilbert remains hopeful as the club trends toward the Southern Association race. Atlanta Crackers defeated New Orleans 5 to 4, while a rain soaked day led to delayed or canceled games across the circuit. Nashville topped Memphis 9 to 4, Chattanooga defeated Birmingham 9 to 4, and Little Rock could not play at Knoxville.
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Associated Press
Larry Gilbert
New Orleans Pelicans
Gilbert
Atlanta Crackers
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Little Rock
Knoxville
Billy West
Barons
Lookouts
Pee Po
Atlanta
New Orleans
Whizzer White Declines Pro Football Offer
Rhodes All-America back Whizzer White rejects a $15,000 one season offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates of the Colota league and plans to remain at Oxford as a student athlete rather than turn professional.
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Whizzer White
Denver
Byron R) White
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chase
Rhodesworth
Oxford
Population of Europe Surpasses North America Amid Growth
Reading from a historical report Europe is described as a continent with over 510 million people, more than three times North America's population, highlighting rapid demographic expansion across the region.
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Europe
North Americnes
North America
Southern League Baseball Scores
Chattanooga beat Birmingham 9 to 4 in six innings due to rain. Nashville defeated Memphis 9 to 4 with a second game postponed. Atlanta edged New Orleans 5 to 0 with the second game tied and called after five innings. Little Rock and Knoxville were rained out.
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Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Little Rock
Knoxville
National League Scores and Postponements
In a set of NL results St. Louis defeated New York in 12 innings for the first game. Cincinnati hammered Boston 14 to 1. Pittsburgh won 16 to 14 while Philadelphia fell 4 to 3. Brooklyn beat Chicago 6 to 3 with a 7 to 2 final in the other game. Second game between Cincinnati and Boston postponed by rain.
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St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland tops Phillies 5 to 4 in American League action
In a multi game night, Cleveland beats Philadelphia 5 to 4 while Washington defeats Detroit 10 to 6 and Chicago wins 31 to 2 with Boston at 2-6. St Louis improves to 10-7 and New York to 9-7 in a second game that went eight innings before darkness halted play.
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Southern
Little Rock
Atlanta
Nashville
Anhonpel
Birmingham
Chattoot
Memphis
St. Louis Ap
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
American League
Birmingham at Chattanooga Night Game Recap
Birmingham faces Chattanooga in a night game as Little Rock travels to Knoxville. The triple-header style broadcast notes Birmingham Chattanooga and Little Rock Knoxville matchups to watch.
Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Games
The schedule lists two basketball games: Cincinnati versus Boston and Chicago versus Brooklyn. No results given.
West Alabama Semi-Pro District Meeting Assigned to Holley
Alabama commissioner Hilmon Holley is named west Alabama district commissioner to direct the west Alabama semi-pro tournament. The first district meet runs June 23 to July 4 in Decatur under H L Ogle with sixteen teams. Winners receive Honus Wagner trophies and gate-receipt shares and advance to the state tournament. Alabama champions go to Wichita Kansas for nationals.
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Montgomery
Ala
Cliff Green
Alabama
Hilmon Holley
Tuscaloosa
West Alabama
Holley
Green
Decatur
H. L. Ogle
Wichita
Kas
Frank Thomas
Box Office Booms as Schmeling Louis Rematch Nears
The New York box office heats up for the Schmeling Louis heavyweight title fight set in three days. Louis, the 24 year old champ, vows to KO Schmeling in under two rounds while Schmeling trains calmly at Speculator, and 15,000 ringside seats are being prepared at Yankee Stadium as reporters from around the world gather. Louis shows savage form in training, while Schmeling projects calm confidence and readiness.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Mike Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Louis
Schmeling
Pompton Lakes
Joe
Speculator
Yankee Stadium
Fisti
Dream Bout Set Tuesday In Martin Arena Show
Promoter Chris Jordan announces Gunther versus McEwen headlining a two falls out of three match with a two hour limit at Martin Arena Tuesday night. Semi final features Battling Bob Corby versus Nick Eliteh in two falls out of three with a one hour limit. First bout starts at 8 30.
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Gunther
McEwen
Decatur
Martin Arena
Chris Jordan
American Legion
Legion
Nashville Lad
Bob Corby
St. Louis
Nick Eliteh
Corby
Pensacola Flies Open Lead With Mobile Wins
Pensacola edged Mobile 3-2 to extend its margin over Selma while Montgomery shut out the Clover Leafs 3-0 and 2-0 in Sunday action. Hutchings limited Mobile to two hits as Pensacola benefited from six runs in one inning. The second game was halted in the fourth due to Mobile law.
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Montgomery
Ala
Pensacola
Selma
Mobile
Hutchings
Leafs
Babe Ruth Returns as Dodgers Coach at Ebbets Field
Babe Ruth makes a comeback as Dodgers coach at Ebbets Field before 28,000 fans. He jokes about not being in shape and not returning as a player, but says Burleigh Grimes is the manager. Ruth notes golf is fine but this scene is better, while fans cheer the famed hitter’s return.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Ebbets Field
Dodgers
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn
Yankees
Ruth
Burleigh Grimes
Tony Lazzeri
Cubs
Left hip helps align starting position in golf
Alex Morrison discusses correcting golf setup with Clarence Budington Kelland. He notes Kelland’s feet often misalign for leftward shots, advises turning the left hip to aim left of the intended flight line, ensuring hips open toward the hole before adjusting feet.
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Alex Morrison
Clarence Budington
Mr. Deeds
Vander Meer’s Victory Shaped by Veteran Guidance
Veteran pitcher mentored by Joe Shaute and helped Southpaw Johnny secure his first major league chance. The article notes Vander Meer’s sustained confidence and Shaute’s curveball support as key factors in the breakthrough.
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Vander Meer
Joe Shaute
Johnny
Vander Meer rises with famed curve and no hitter
Johnny Vander Meer, mentored by Joe Shaute, climbs to prominence as a no hit streak performer and key Reds pitcher. The piece recalls Shaute’s influence on the young Dutchman from Scranton through Durham and Syracuse to the majors, highlighting his development and rising fame alongside Babe Ruth’s Dodgers return.
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Johnny Vander Meer
Hall of Fame
Joe Shaute
Scranton
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Joe
Vander Meer
Dave Driscoll
Dodgers
Paterson
N. J. Driscoll
John Heydler
National League
Johnny
Shaute
Max Carey
Dayton
Dodger
Boston
Nashville
Durham
N. C
Reds
California Records Lowest U.S. Birth Rate Among States
A state demographic report shows California has the nation’s lowest birth rate, highlighting aging population trends and potential implications for long term workforce and social services planning.
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California
United States
Dodgers face hot game for Johnny Van der Meer
Sid Feder reports on a swirling baseball scene as Billy Grimes must find work within a month while Johnny Van der Meer circles various clubs. The Bees acquired him from Scranton for a $2,500 stake before shipping him to Nashville, with Will McKechnie and Johnny Gooch noted in the trade saga. Lefty Grove also appears in the spring development.
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Sid Feder
Eddie Briers
New York
Billy Grimes
Babe
Dodgers
Tenth Avenue Alley Cats
Johnny Vander Meer
Bill Terry
Red Sox
Scranton
Nashville
Chick Feldman
Scranton Tribune
Wily
Will McKechnie
Cincinnati
Johnny
Johnny Gooch
Pirates
Durham
Lefty Grove
Sammy Baugh Weighs NC State Coaching Offer
Sammy Baugh considers a coaching offer from North Carolina State as baseball and football figures swirl. The column notes Dizzy Dean enthusiasm, Curt Davis added to a Cubs deal worth 185000, and Cards pitcher Curt Davis’s six win two loss record. It also cites attendance figures for the Yankees Tigers and Cubs and a Lincoln Fields mutuel tale with Doc Case betting and a final 20 to 1 payout.
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Sammy Baugh
N. C. State
Dizzy Dean
Cubs
Curt Davis
Curt
Yanks
Tigers
Doc Case
Lincoln Fields
Doc
Connie Mack Picks Rookie Swingin Sam as Similar To Al Simmons
Connie Mack compares Swingin Sam Chapman to Al Simmons as a rookie who shows early power from California. Patty Berg predicts 15-year-old Alice Daniels of Fort Worth will be a future women golf champion. After Vander Meer's second no hitter Dizzy Dean remarks he wants 25 more such games against the Giants. A Reds scout finds a catcher named Pitcher and a pitcher named Ketcher during spring wanderings.
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Connie Mack
Sammy Chapman
Walloper
California
al Simmons
Patty Berg
Alice Daniels
Fort Worth
Vander Meer
Dizzy Dean
Giants
Reds
Ketcher
Lubin Turns Pro on Louis Schmeling Card
Heavyweight Joe Lubin, winner of the Hearst National amateur tournament, makes his professional debut on the Louis Schmeling bill. He is a Chicago native now fighting out of New York. Cardinals schedule a home game July 4, first since four seasons. Arky Vaughan’s short-field improvement is credited to rooming with Honus Wagner on road trips and taking tips from the veteran. Rosy Rosen, Brookyn rookie, nearly spoiled Hal Schumacher and Vander Meer’s string, pinch running and scoring in a frantic ninth inning.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati
Johnny Vander Meer
Boston Bees
Reds
Chicago
Brooklyn
Glenn Pressnell
Dodger
Chicago Cubs
Clay Bryant
Cubs
Vander Meer
Debs Garris
Cy Young
Boston
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Phillies
Johnny Rizzo
Paul Waner
New York Giants
St. Louis
Joe Stripp
Roy Henshaw
Mel Ott
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Yanks
Gee Walker
White Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Jim Bagby
Browns
Cleveland Indians
Connie Mack
Connie
Athletics
Washington
Detroit
Senators
Joe Lubin
New York
Cardinals
Arky Vaughan
Honus Wagner
Bucs
Rosy Rosen
Hal Schumacher
Fibber McGee
Softball State Playoffs Feature Doubleheader
At Sean Field the first game starts at 7 30 p m with oon and Steel facing Alabama Hosierymen. The second game matches Riverside against Cooper Wells for a chance in the state tournament.
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Sean Field
Oon & Steel
Alabama
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