Higami Burke Triumph in Ring Card Rivalry at Armory
Tsutoo Higami defeats Art O’Mahony in a grueling three fall night while Mildred Burke defends her title against Gladys Gillman in a wild semi and final, with bursts of showmanship and raucous exchanges drawing loud crowd reactions.
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Art O'Mahony
Tsutoo Higami
the Armory
Chris Jordan
Higami
Bob Corby
Mildred Burke
Kansas City
Gladys Gillam
Birmingham
Robbie Parker
O'Mahony
O’mahony
Art
Mildred
Gladys
Miss Gillman
Miss Burke
Corby
Mikkred
Briez Reports on Sports Moves and Promoter News
Flash Donnie Bush of Louisville’s Red Sox may leave field generaling for the rest of the season due to exhaustion. Lou Nova plans two tune ups in the south before a potential September bout with Louis. Birmingham and New Orleans hosts are referenced, with promoter Jimmy Erwin receiving a green light from Ray Carlen.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Flash Donnie Bush
Boss Farmer
Red Sox
Louisville
Lou Nova
Louis
Birmingham
New Orleans
Ray Carlen
Jimmy Erwin
Green Light
Nelson Wins Open Prediction From Hat Draw
The article notes Byron Nelson was chosen to win the national open by a random draw. It mentions the British writers quitting on Wooderson after a 64 second first quarter and Clemson star Banks M Fadden named all America center with future ties for best halfback honors with George Cafego of Tennessee in the South.
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Byron Nelson
Nelson
Wooderson
Banks M'Fadden
Clemson
M’fadden
George Cafego
Tennessee
South
Ladies Day Set As Cullman Meets Alabama Hosiery Mill
Tomorrow at Alabama Park Cullman faces the Alabama Hosiery Mill team at 4 o clock in the first Millmen game after a two week vacation. Mill lineup includes Robertson McElhannon McMurtrie Flynn Hargrove Swallows Harvey Weatherly or Gilbreath Ir Hudson pitcher noted for two hit game vs St Bernard. Saturday Hosiery team plays Dallas Mills in Huntsville and Sunday Dallas returns for a 2 pm start.
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Alabama Park
Cullman
Alabama
Millmen
Robertson
McElhannon
McMurtrie
Flynn
Hargrove
Swallows
Harvey
Weatherly
Gilbreath
Gilbreath, Ir
Hudson
P. Hudson
Mill
St. Bernard
Bucky Walters First NL to Win Ten As Yankees Rally
Bucky Walters of the Cincinnati Reds earned his 10th win, becoming the first NL pitcher to reach ten victories this season. The Yankees unleashed a powerful batting sequence, including eight straight hits after two outs, to beat the White Sox 13 3, while other results shifted standings.
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Bill, White
Associated Press
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Walters
Yankees
Bucky
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Beston Bees
Cubs
Claude Passeau
Cub
Sergeant Dever Hooks Record Bass During Recruiting Visit
Sergeant Dever of the United States Army, on a recruiting mission, fished near the lake bridge across the river and landed a big mouth bass weighing four pounds six ounces, a thrill beyond his prior catches.
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Sergeant Dever
United States Army
Lake Bridge
Dever
Word Puzzle Fragment From 1980 King Features Syndicate
A scrambled text puzzle segment lists clues and partial phrases including references to history science and language with numbers and descriptors. The page shows a mix of riddle like hints such as a state flower and various vague items, typical of a feature puzzle in a King Features Syndicate release.
1939 MVP chatter and Nelson Cardinal chase
Buffalo Times notes early speculation for the 1939 most valuable player with Bill Dickey of the Yankees and Frank McCormick of the Reds leading the American and National Leagues. It mentions Joe Nelson a Daytona Beach prep School pitcher drawing bids from the Yankees and Cardinals. Maj. Bob Neyland lists 42 former football students in college jobs, and Gabby Hartnett is referenced as the Wolves’ figure.
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Frank McCormick
Cincinati
Charles Bailey
Buffalo Times
Bill Dickey
Yanks
Frank M'Cormick
Reds
Cardinals
Joe Nelson
Daytona Beach
Fla
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs Tailspin Kicks Up Row
The 1939 Chicago Cubs struggle to stay in the first division after a skid dropped them to fifth. Dizzy Dean accused teammates of not trying hard enough, while manager Gabby Hartnett dismissed the remarks as none of his business. Owner P. K. Wrigley defended the club and echoed optimism about a strong roster.
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Earl Hilligan
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Dizzy Dean
Diz
Chicago Association of Commerce
Gabby Hartnett
Dean
Gabby
Boston
Wrigley
Cubs
Miss Mildred Burke Wins World Wrestling Title Belt
Miss Mildred Burke of Kansas City is the world welterweight wrestling champion. She received a gold, jewel studded championship belt after beating all claimants, including Clara Mortensen, with the title awarded by the Mid-West Wrestling Association. Burke, 125 pounds, weighed in last night after a Columbus 1936 tournament.
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Mildred Burke
Kansas City
Mid-West Wrestling Association
Miss Burke
Columbus
Ohio
Clara Mortensen
Chattanooga
Billy Wolf
Baseball Results From The National League
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 4 to 2 and Chicago defeated Boston 3 to 1 as other games were rained out. The Associated Press tally summarizes NL results with those completed games.
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Associated Press
National League
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Baseball scores from American League and National League games
In MLB action New York defeated Chicago 13 to 3 while Cleveland outlasted Washington 4 to 3 in 12 innings. Boston beat St Louis 8 to 1 and Detroit shutout Philadelphia 5 to 0.
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New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Southern League Scores From Play
Atlanta beat Chattanooga 4 to 3 in ten innings. New Orleans defeated Birmingham 3 to 1. Memphis won 8 to 5 against Little Rock. Nashville triumphed over Knoxville 9 to 1.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Little Rock
Nashville
Knoxville
Southeastern League scores roll in across cities
Pensacola defeated Montgomery 3 to 0 while Selma beat Mobile 10 to 5 Meridian shut out Gadsden 12 to 0 and Jackson won 7 to 6 against Anniston in a busy Southeastern League update.
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Pensacola
Montgomery
Selma
Mobile
Meridian
Gadsden
Jackson
Anniston
Today’s Games Featured in Nighttime MLB Lineup
The schedule lists New York vs Pittsburgh, Boston vs Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati (night), Philadelphia at St Louis, Chicago at New York, St Louis at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, and Detroit at Philadelphia with date to be announced.
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National League
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Schedule of college football matchups across southern cities
New Orleans plays Birmingham while Nashville faces Knoxville and Atlanta meets Chattanooga. The Memphis Little Rock link is postponed. Gadsden plays Jackson and Anniston at Meridian. Selma meets Pensacola and Montgomery visits Mobile.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Nashville
Little Rock
New York
Boston
Sonm
Cleveland
Philadelphia
L. Pet
Pensacola
Jackson Ee
Selma
Anniston
Gadsden Ee
Montgomery
Mobile
Meridian
Reconstructed rubies and diamond belt buckle with Miss Burke portrait
The diamond alone is valued above 500 dollars. At the center of the belt buckle a large gold plate displays Miss Burke's photograph encircled by rhinestones within an oval setting.
Tony Galento Prepares for Louis Bout with Front-Running Confidence
New York June 21 Tony Galento the fat challenger remains confident of beating Joe Louis a week from tonight. He trains at Madame Beys camp while his manager Joe Jacobs proclaims Louis will be stretched inside six rounds. Galento shows no nerves, tests sparring partners, and keeps up his saloon running bravado before New Jersey crowds.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
Tony
Madame Bey
Galento
New Jersey
Rhean
Joe Jacobs
Louis
Joe
Hurling action across leagues shelves several big wins
In the Southern Association today Lefty Mike Martynik delivered five hits as the Nashville Vols beat the Knoxville Smokies 9 to 1. Syd Cohen added five hits to stop Birmingham 3 to 1 for the New Orleans Pelicans. Jim Henry and Allyn Stout provided six hits apiece as the Memphis Chicks defeated Little Rock 8 to 5. Atlanta won 4 to 3 behind late relief by Jennings Poindexter Frank Gabler and Pete Stein to hold Chattanooga.
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Associated Press
Southern Association
Mike Martynik
Nashville Vols
Knoxville Smokies
Syd Cohen
Birmingham
New Orleans Pelicans
Jim Henry
Allyn Stout
Memphis Chicks
Little Rock Travelers
Jennings Poindexter
Frank Gabler
Pete Stein
Paul Richards
Chattanooga
Nooga
Atlanta
Major League Leaders Recap From AP Statistics
The Associated Press lists key season leaders including Arnovich of Philadelphia with 76 hits and 6 0 batting, McCormick of Cincinnati 75 hits and 47 RBIs, Lombardi and McCormick tied for 11 home runs, Wins by Wyatt of Brooklyn at 6 0, and Warneke Derringer Gumber Fette among top pitchers with eight wins.
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Associated Press
Arnovich
Philadelphia
Bonura
New York
Werber
Cincinnati
Frey
McCormick
Goodman
Slaughter
St. Louis
Martin
Camilli
Brooklyn
Lombardi
Baseball Standings And Player Feats From The Season
Batting highlights McQuinn and Louis top with 81 and 355 runs for Detroit and Boston. Greenberg leads Detroit with 55 RBIs. Williams and Cra Boston drive midseason totals. Greenberg also hits 16 homers. Foxx 11. Stolen base leader Case of Washington with 26. Chapman 8. Pitching marks Donald 7 0 and Ruffing 10 1 lead the New York staff.
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McQuinn
Louis
Foxx
Boston
Greenberg
Detroit
Cramer
Williams
Otease
Washington
Cra
We Chasseben-Cheesebete
Rolfe
New York
Chapman
Cleveland
Travis
Wright
St. Louis
Case
Donald
Ruffing
Blue Devils to Meet Huntsville Cubs at Goodyear Park
The Decatur Blue Devils face the Huntsville Cubs in their third league game this season at Goodyear Park. It will be their first meeting this year, with starter decisions likely including Brizza and Fol or Story and Morrison in the mound and lineup.
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Decatur Blue Devils
Goodyear Park
Huntsville Cubs
Blue Devils
Cubs
Knoblock
Brizza&Fol
Story
Morrison
Softball Clash Opens Schedule at Benson Field
Riverside and Vaughan's meet in the first game at 7 30 tonight at Benson Field. Goodyear faces Cooper Wells in the second game as a large crowd is expected for the tilts.
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Riverside
Vaughan
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Huntaville
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Harry Kimberlin
Senators
Cleveland Indians
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Tigers
Earl Averill
Daily Cross
Adam
Illinois
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Pete
Southern League
Memphis-Little Rock
Southeastern League
Huntsville
Decatur
Southern Railway System
Britnell’s Garage
Harry Fulmer
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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