Briez Chats About Sports Loudly Across Several Topics
Eddie Brieitz surveys a day of sports chatter spanning boxing plans for Baer versus Schmeling to boxing retirements, Vander Meer buzz, Babe Ruth rumors, Seabiscuit pace, Yale and Harvard rowing notes, and local club mail openings. The mix notes boxing stars, football coaches, and early gossip on notable figures.
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Upstate
Babe Ruth
Dodger
Bankers
Goon
Seabiscuit
Suffolk
Menon
Wilmington
Bolles
Yale
Harvard
New London
Two Negro Teams Meet Here Thursday In Park
Decatur's Tigers, a professional negro baseball team, will face Russellville Cardinals Thursday at 3 p m in Park. Decatur has seven wins and one loss this season. Russellville has two wins last week, with Sheffield credited for the lone loss. Martin to catch for Decatur, Russellville lineup not announced.
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Decatur
Tigers
Russellville
Cardinals
Sheffield
Martin
Rough wrestling double bill ends in chaos at Mar tin Arena
Nick Elitch defeats Boy Corby in the opening falls before a disqualification and stoppage in the second bout. In the main event Billy McEwen defeats Joe Gunther, but a postfight choke and head stretch cause Joe to be carried out and the match declared no contest.
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Martin Arena
Boy Corby
Nick Elitch
Nick
Corby
Tuffy Cleet
Texas
Billy McEwen
Joe Gunther
McEwen
Joe
Women Golfers Seek Vacated Crown in Alabama Championship
In Birmingham on June 22 observers called the state women’s golf championship wide open after Bea Cockrell vacated the crown. Contenders include Mrs. Peter Vrendenburgh II, Annie Lee Walden, Joy McCann, Mrs. R. H. Truck, Mrs. Carl Hess, and Mrs. Hume Peabody playing at Mountain Brook Country Club amid narrow fairways and tough conditions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Bea Cockrell
Gadsden
Peter Vrendenburgh II
Vredenburgh
Annie Lee Walden
Florence
Joy McCann
Montgomery
R. H. Truck
Softball Games Postponed At Benson Field
Softball games scheduled for tonight at Benson Field are postponed until Friday night. Contests will start at the same hour as originally planned this evening.
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Benson Field
Ohio May Be Series Point in Rival Baseball Run
The Indians beat the Yankees 10-5 as they lead the American League race while the Reds sit a game and a half behind the Giants in the NL standings. Hubbell was roughed up by Cincinnati as Jim Weaver and Bucky Walters closed strong. Higgin’s hitting spree and York’s doubleheader marks also highlighted a busy day across majors.
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Ed Frees
Sport Associated
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Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Terry
Terriers
Joe Moore
Reds
Hubbell
Jim Weaver
Bucky Walters
Indians
Yankee
Detroit
Frank
Pinky) Higgins
Red Sox
Tigers
Tris Speaker
Rudy York
Boston
Jimmy Foxx
Sox
Yanks
Harry Kelley
Washington
White Sox
Oral Hildebrand
Browns
Athletics
Cubs
Charley Root
Phillies
Jim Turner
Cardinals
Bees
Dodgers
Stri Ding
Ebbets Field
Pirates
Reds Boss Downplays Pennant Talk After Giants Win
Deacon Bill McKechnie, managing the second place Reds, says he isn’t thinking pennant though Cincinnati’s 6 2 win over the Giants cuts New York’s lead to a game and a half. He praises Buck McCormick, Harry Craft, and outfielders Craft, Cooke, Goodman, with Vander Meer hailed as a fine young pitcher.
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Cincinnati
Bill McKechnie
Reds
Bill
Giants
Johnny Vander Meer
Buck McCormick
Harry Craft
Deacon
McCormick
Dusty Cooke
Ival Goodman
Wally
Berger
Boston
Goodman
Cooke
Vander Meer
Argentina Leads Latin America in Rail Network Size
Argentina, boasting more than 25,000 miles of railroad, tops Latin American nations in rail infrastructure. The figure highlights the country’s extensive network and its standing in regional transport development.
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Argentina
Ruth’s Return Sparks Memories and Hitting Feats
Ruth returns to action igniting memories of past battles as he delivers clutch hitting under pressure. His late drive and timely hits stand out while notes of a bedridden Jersey boy echo in the crowd and frame the day’s drama.
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Ruth
Jersey
Chicago
Cubs
Belasco
The Babe Ruth and the Great Man Remembered by Fans
A New York crowd recalls Babe Ruth as a legendary figure and questions about his managerial future while celebrating his kindness. The article highlights Ruth's role with children and his famed 1926 and 1927 World Series feats, including Johnny Sylvester’s plea and Ruth’s healing visits.
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St. Louis
Cardinals
Johnny Sylvester
Chicago
Johnny
Doc
Babe
New York
Semi Pro District Play Opens With Wagner Trophy Display
The Honus Wagner trophy goes to the semi pro district tournament winner, on display in Wilder's store window. Play begins Friday at 1 pm with Leighton versus West Point at Good year Park. Friday 3 pm features Decatur Blue Devils against Gardendale. Saturday has Scottsboro versus Wilson Dam TVA juniors at 10 am, Merrimack versus Arab at 1 pm, Winfield versus Hartselle at 3 pm. Sunday schedules: Anderson meets the Leighton-West Point winner at 1 pm, and the Blue Devil-Gardendale winner faces MHance ville at 3 pm.
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Second Avenue
H. L. Ogle
Leighton
West Point
Goodyear Park
Blue Devils
Decatur
Gardendale
Scottsboro
TVA
Wilson Dam
Daily Cross Word Puzzle Puzzle Clues And Copyright Notice
Crossword hints listed with numbers and entries like Printer s bees measures 21 Ardor 17 Enticing 22 Liquefy charm 23 18 Die 24 A foretoken 20 A swarm of 25 Pack Answer to previous puzzle. Copyright 1938 King Features Syndicate Inc
Smokies Pile Up Wins In Southern Association Action
Knoxville Smokies reel off two wins against Atlanta Crackers 13–2 and 3–? then beat the Travelers 9–8 and 10–6 on home turf. Memphis downs Nashville 4–2. New Orleans blanks Atlanta 6–0 with Red Evans on the mound. Birmingham and Chattanooga split a lightsed doubleheader, Lookouts win 4–1 then drop 6–2. late-innings Barons rally to 6–2.
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Associated Press
Knoxville Smokies
Atlanta Crackers
Knoxville
Little Rock Travelers
Smokies
Knoxville Crew
Southern Association
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
Red Evans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Barons
Lanahan
Lindsey
Baseball Results in Southern League Scores
Knoxville trailed 0 to 10 as Little Rock won 8 to 6. Memphis beat Nashville 4 to 2. Birmingham lost to Chattanooga 1 to 6 while New Orleans shut out Atlanta 6 to 0.
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Little Rock
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Nashville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Atlanta
Southern League
Golf etiquette on crowded courses and safety concerns
Alex Morrison recalls crowded fairways where foursomes block shots and caddies form a hazard. He urges players to yield space for those aiming at the green, stressing courtesy and the right to a clear shot.
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Alex Morrison
East Birmingham to Play Here in Big Tilt Thursday
East Birmingham the last Birmingham independent team will face Alabama Hosiery Mills here Thursday afternoon at 4 30 after a 6 3 victory over West Woodlawn Tuesday. Manager Pop Johnson may start Lefty Briscoe in the rifle pit as the diminutive southpaw seeks another strong performance against the Hosierymen in a test of strength and form.
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Alabama Hosiery Mills
West Woodlawn
Birmingham
Pop. Johnson
Lefty Briscoe
Southpower
Baseball scores roundup from national and american leagues
The National League results show Boston 3 over St. Louis 1 and Chicago 4 over Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 6 defeated New York 2, Pittsburgh 9 over Brooklyn 3. In the American League Cleveland 10 beat New York 5, St. Louis 5 over Philadelphia 2, Boston 8 over Detroit 3 with 5 losses for Detroit and Washington 7 blanked Chicago 0.
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Weekend slate of NBA matchups across the South and Northeast
Birmingham visits Chattanooga and Little Rock travels to Knoxville as New Orleans faces Atlanta. Memphis heads to Nashville while St. Louis plays Boston and Chicago meets Philadelphia. Cincinnati visits New York in a full schedule of games.
New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis
Schedule lists four NBA games with matchups New York versus Cleveland and Philadelphia against St Louis, plus Boston facing Detroit and Washington meeting Chicago. Four teams compete in likely late season fixtures. The matches reference major markets and historic franchises.
FLIERS AND SELMA MEET IN SERIES
Montgomery Alabama June 22 Pensacola and Selma set for a three game series with the Leafs six and a half games behind the league leaders. The Leafs beat Montgomery 4 to 8 to close within a game of Pensacola who lost to Mobile 8-5. Pensacola outhit the Shippers 12 to 11 but made four errors. Meridian beat Jackson 10 to 9 as Rosenfeld Feathers and Dana homered. Anniston swept a doubleheader from Gadsden 4 2 to 1.
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Ala
Pensacola
Selma
Leafs
Mobile
Leaf
Bombers
Shippers
London Daily Mail Spends Large on World News
The London Daily Mail allocates between 35000 and 40000 dollars annually to collect news items via round the world telephone.
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London Daily Mail
Louis Schmeling Title Fight Sets Big Stadium Show
Joe Louis defends his heavyweight crown against Max Schmeling tonight at Yankee Stadium before about 80,000 fans. The bout carries near 1 million dollars in gate, with Louis the favorite and both fighters weighing in under six ounce gloves.
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New York
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Gladiators
Louis
Mike Jacobs
Madison Square Garden
Commission
William Walker
Schmeling
Boxing Commission
Chicago
Little Joe Jacobs
Joe
Max
U. S
Arthur Donovan
Local Softballers Win Two Games at Benson Field
Decatur teams won both games at Benson Field last night. Delano Park girls routed Beighton 18 to 6 in four innings as Virginia Brock pitched a one hit game with Dolly Walters catching. Riverside boys beat Leighton 16 to 1 and Walters played short after the game began, aiding the Riverside defense.
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Decatur
Leighton
Delano Park
Beighton Girls
Virginia Brock
Dolly Walters
Riverside Boys
Leighton Boys
Blue Devils Clash With Hartselle In Tune Up
Decatur Blue Devils and Hartselle clash Thursday afternoon at Delano Park starting at 4. The game serves as a tune up for both clubs ahead of the semi pro tournament opening Friday in Goodyear Park.
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Decatur Blue Devils
Hartselle
Delano Park
Goodyear Park
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