Blue Devils Face Mass Knitting Mills In Key Colubia Tilt
A large crowd is expected at Alabama Park as the Blue Devils host the Satans and Massachusetts Knitting Mills of Columbia Tennessee in a decisive showdown. The teams split their prior two games and both will rely on strong pitching with Manahan or Hudson for the Devils and the visitor ace expected to start. If the lineup clicks the Imps hope to push the visitors to defeat.
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Satans
Massachusetts Knitting Mills
Columbia
Tennessee Cross
Manahan
Hudson
Imps
Flyweights clash in state title race at Decatur gym
Flyweight rivals Mullins and an unnamed opponent prepare for a Tuesday night bout at the Armory as part of a Decatur card. Wilson Campbell faces John Manley in a club match with Campbell giving away weight but relying on experience. Other bouts include J F Shirley vs Aaron Rep orrence and Buck Hamilton versus Glenn Rogers with more announcements pending.
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Clute
Decatur Boys
Wilson Campbell
John Manley
Wilson
Northma
Manley
Campbell
J. F. Shirley
Aaron
Buck Hamilton
Florence
Glenn Rogers
Decatur
Judges Named for Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field
Judges from area horsemen selected for the June 27 Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field. Jack Slayden will judge walking horses. Ed Stalcup will head the gaited classes. Dr. Walton Anderson acts as ring master. Gilbert M. Orr will announce. Notables include Beautiful Rainbow and Fascinating Frances in fine harness, three and five gaited entries, and child rider classes with Amy Boyd and Sara Dozierson among others.
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Jack Slayden
Holly Springs
Miss
Nashville
Ed Stalcup
Wakato Farms
Franklin
Tenn
Walton Anderson
Gilbert M. Orr
Columbia
Beautiful Rainbow
Haynes-Haven Farm
Maryland Farm
Starlight
Clearview Stables
Fascinating Frances
Mary G. Crawford
M. A. Henderson & Son
King Brothers
Amy Boyd
Little Governor
Sara Dozierson
Snow White
P. W. Woodruf
Miss Goldie
Verne
H. Youngblood
Jackson
Cummings Wins Marathon Semi Final in Southern Amateur
John Cummings Jr. of Memphis rallied from four down to beat Tommy Barnes of Atlanta 1 up on the 21st in Birmingham. He advances to face Sam Perry of Birmingham in a 36 hole final, after Perry defeated Charlie Harper 3 and 2.
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Ala
John Cummings, Jr
Memphis
Tommy Barnes
Atlanta
Sam Perry
Birmingham
Cummings
Barnes
Styspie
Memphian
Perry
Charlie Harper
Harold Williams
Tuscaloosa
Ashbey Taylor
Augusta
Benson Field Horse Show Promises Large Crowd This Year
Tickets for boxes are sold by a committee led by H. Davis and grandstand seats go on sale Tuesday under John A. Caddell. Organizers anticipate one of Benson Field's largest crowds for the event.
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John A. Caddell
Benson Field
Lou Nova Given a Title Chance
Promoter Mike Jacobs signed Lou Nova a California college athlete to meet Champion Joe Louis for the heavyweight title in September. The site and date will be announced later. Jacobs noted Nova was the only challenger from a long list who had not yet fought for the crown.
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Low Nova
California
Collegian
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Jacobs
Nova
Billy Conn
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Yanks a Scourge in a Surging 1940s Season
The New York Yankees are described as a possible scourge as they surge in the American League. DiMaggio extends a 33‑game hitting streak tied to legends, Keller and other Bombers deliver power, and a 14‑4 win over Detroit highlights their explosive offense backed by Russo on the mound.
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Associated Press
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Ruth
Gehrig
Gomez
Lazzeri
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Cleveland Indians
Joe DiMaggio
Rogers Hornsby
Mark George Sisterset
Charley
King Kong) Keller
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DiMaggio
Hearing ear dog Peewee helps Mrs. Keller
In Oklahoma City on June 21 a hearing ear dog trained to alert for the doorbell now goes to the door and rubs against Mrs. J. D. Keller’s leg to notify her if someone is there.
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Aklahoma City
J. D. Keller
Peewee
Baseball Scores From The Associated Press
In the American League New York defeated Detroit 14 to 4 and Boston won 4 to 2 against St Louis. Washington edged Cleveland 7 to 6 while Chicago at Philadelphia was not completed and to be played later.
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Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
National League Scores and Results Recap
Baseball results across the National and Southern Leagues show Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati 6 to 2, Chicago routing Boston 5 to 0, Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 7 to 6, and New York prevailing 6 to 2 over St. Louis. In the Southern League Memphis won 7 to 2 against Atlanta, Nashville beat Birmingham 3 to 2, Chattanooga triumphed 7 to 4 over Little Rock, and New Orleans won 4 to 2 against Knoxville.
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Nashville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Eeune
Knoxville
Birmingham
Memphis
Little Rock
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Npenme Dens
Brooklyn
New York Ee
Cincinnati
Chigreo
Nencangnes
Pittsburgh
DORON
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L Pet
Cleveland
New York Svl
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Eme Ene
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
New York
National League
Southern League
Alabama Harvests Its First In June Report
In Montgomery Alabama reports note the state is harvesting its first crop of unspecified produce on June 21. The summary lists several scheduled games including Detroit at New York and St. Louis at Boston among others. No further details on the harvest are provided in readable text.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Crossword Puzzle Clues From Daily Edition
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Ramie crop yields at Atmore Prison Farm
An experimental 300 acre ramie field at Atmore Prison Farm produced 900 tons from the first cutting. Col. W E B Persons, state prison chief, says two more cuttings will be made this season for use in fine paper and cloth products.
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Atmore
W. EB. Persons
National Collegiate Championships Open With 200 Elite Competitors
In Palo Alto California the 1941 National Collegiate track and field championships open after trials. Archie Harris of Indiana set a world best 174 feet 8 3 4 inches in the discus while favorites like Norwood Ewell Penn State and Campbell Kane Indiana defend titles. Billy Brown LSU shines as a standout, placing in broad jump and sprints and highlighting a star studded field.
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Cal
America
Indiana
Archie Harris
Stanford University
Harris
Germany
Willichroder
Nor‘wood Ewell
Penn State
Campbell Kane
al Blazis
Georgetown
California
Martin Biles
Johnny Wilson
Sige
Whig
Louisiana State
Billy Brown
Brietz Chats About Sports in Fullerton Column
Hugh 8 Fullerton reports on boxing topics with references to Louis over Conn and the era of champions. The piece notes Joe Louis’s fighting style and sportsmanship, and mentions speculation about who might fight next.
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Hugh
Fullerton, JR
Eddie Briets
York
Special News Service
the Daily
Louis
Conn
Billy
Joe
Eddie Brietz Vacation Column Opens Pay-Free Run
Eddie Brietz is away on vacation allowing others to fill his column without drawing pay. Readers get a glimpse of alternate voices as the regular contributor rests.
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Eddie Brietz
Ruth Cobb golf match to be refereed by Donovan at Fresh Meadow
Arthur Donovan, in ring attire, will referee the second half of the Babe Ruth Ty Cobb golf match on June 27 at Fresh Meadow. Dutch Meyer, T C U coach, smiles as spring exams show his footballers passed. Topeka shows 10 locals on minor league teams this season. Charley Gehringer switches to Earl Averill bats.
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Arthur Donovan
Fresh Meadow
Dutch Meyer
T.C. U
Topeka
Kans
Charley Gehringer
Earl Averill
Conn Louis trade cited as worst since Dizzy Dean deal
Dan Desmond notes Billy Conn and Louis had a 13th round exchange described as the most disastrous trade since the Cubs traded for Dizzy Dean.
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Dan Desmond
Sioux City
Billy Conn
Louis
Cubs
Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Conn seeks daughter's hand but papa puts foot down
Locals report a family dispute as Conn seeks marriage with his daughter but her father strongly objects and intervenes to block the match. The incident draws attention at a community gathering in Detroit with reactions from relatives and neighbors.
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The
Detroit Free Press
Conn
Papa
Yanks’ Keller Leads RiBI and Hitting Shift Noted
Charley Keller of the Yankees, hitting around .265, leads the league in RBIs and is near the top in homers. He adjusts his swing to improve hits to right field. Babe Dahlgren impresses Chicago fans with stellar fielding after Zeke Bonura. Hank Greenberg may join Fort Custer on July 27 amateur day at Briggs Stadium if players consent.
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Yanks
Charley Keller
Babe Dahlgren
Chicago
Zeke Bonura
Hank Greenberg
Briggs Stadium
Fort Custer
Willin
Poffenberger Jinx Fails Yet Nabs Victory for Vols
Nashville's Vols used the Poffenberger jinx on the Birmingham Barons and still won 3-2 as Boots Poffenberger, undefeated against Birmingham, allowed more runs than his mates. Memphis' Lewis Carpenter shined in a 7-2 Crackers loss. New Orleans Pelicans beat Knoxville 4-2, and Chattanooga topped Little Rock 7-4 to stay in first division.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Vols
Poffenberger
Birmingham Barons
Atlanta
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Farms and City Property in Want Ads Listed
Farms land and city property regularly appear in Want Ads offering varied listings. The notice hints at available real estate opportunities and neighborhood opportunities for buyers and sellers.
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