Ex-rassler is showing em
A spread on Lynn Nelson, former wrestler, who has become a key pitcher for the Athletics. He has started ten games, finished all, won eight with ERA just over three, beating most opponents, and helped push the A’s near fourth place as standings shift with other pennant contenders. Sammy Chapman hit the ninth homer of his career as Nelson and the A’s defeated Detroit 7-1.
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Joy McCann in Semi finals of Alabama golf tournament
Montgomery girl Joy McCann moved into the semi finals of the Alabama women’s golf tournament in Birmingham. She defeated former champion Mrs Carl Hess of Birmingham and faced Mrs H O Lisenby of Atmore. Other results included Mrs Ralph Carter of Birmingham and Annie Walden of Florence advancing in the lower bracket.
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Montgomery
Joy McCann
Yeterday
Carl Hess
H. O. Lisenby
Atmore
Lisenby
Louie Reese
Ralph Carter
Annie Walden
Florence
Carter
Beall
Miss Walden
Stovall Smith
Allen
W. R. Lathrop
Feud Renewed in No Holds Barred Wrestling Title Match
Promoter Chris Jordan of the American Legion schedules a winner take all rematch between Joe Gunther and Billy McEwen after Tuesday night’s near riot. Semi final features Gentleman Tuffy Cleet versus Sailor Al Olsen. Cleet, ex Pennsylvania Railroad worker, earned his feared ring persona after a broken nose from a crowbar incident.
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Billy McEwen
Chris Jordan
American Legion
Gentleman Tuffy Cleet
Detroit Tiger
Sailor al Olsen
Cleet
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tuffy
District Play Begins Here With Streamlined Rules
West Point and Leighton opened the district semi pro baseball tournament at Goodyear Park at 1 pm under new streamlined rules. Walks use base, no warmups between innings, runners immediately ready for pitcher and catcher. Saturday features Scottsboro vs TVA Junior Wilson Dam and Merrimack vs Arab at 1 pm with Hartselle vs Winfield at 3 pm.
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Leighton
Goodyear Park
Alabama
Scottsboro
TVA
Wilson Dam
Merrimack
Hartselle
Winfield
Briez Chats About Sports and Heavyweight Buzz
New York sports chatter notes Schmeling and Louis potential bouts, Tunney plans in San Francisco and New London, and boxers like Max Schmeling and Gene Tunney drawing attention. Updates include Whizzer White at Oxford, Ace Hudkins’ ring return, and Arizona football 1938 39 40 opponents.
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Tommy Farr
Gene
Farr
Tommy
Max
Louis
King Levinsky
Fdidie Mead
Louis’ Corner
Fridie Walker
Schmeling
Henry Armstrong
San Francisco
Harvard
New London
Washington
California
Poughkeepsie
Max Schmeling
O. K
Whizzer White
Oxford
Boulder
Colo
Ace Hudkins
Omaha
Arkansas
Cat * Nyn
Lew Burton
N. Y. Journal-American
Bernie Moore
Louisiana
Fast Birmingham Beaten 7 to 1 by Alabama Hosierymen
Alabama Hosierymen defeated Fast Birmingham 7 to 1 in a dull game. D Ramey allowed seven hits for the locals while G Graham and Estes each had two hits with a double. The Hosierymen plan to play Fairfield at Alabama Park Sunday at 2 PM.
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Alabama Hosierymen
Hare
D. Ramey
Estes
Graham
Local
E. Birmingham
Chambers
Parsons
Brodricht
Seeeeeee J
Ramey
Dill
Clark
Enews
Flynn
Johnson
Myers
Gilbreath
Burleson
M Wede
Open Championship Boasts and Bets at Cherry Hills
Gene Sarazen and Ralph Guldahl made bold claims before the Denver event. Sarazen wagered $1,000 of his own money on winning the British Open while Guldahl hinted at a guaranteed victory but later admitted he only knew he won near the last holes. Players debated course layout during practice as the tournament began.
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Alex Morrison
Denver
Gene Sarazen
Ralph Guldahl
Cherry Hills
King Features, Inc
May June Born Presidents Not Found
A historical note states that no U.S. president was born in May or June. It also mentions a cultural claim that cats and dogs are considered good table food in many parts of China.
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United States
China
Schmeling’s Career Seen Ended After Louis Knockout
New York reports Max Schmeling in a hospital near Madison Square Garden after a crushing first round defeat by Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Doctors warn he may not recover quickly, with two right punches cited as causing a fractured lumbar process. Louis plans to stay in Chicago, considering a Europe trip, while promoter Mike Jacobs contemplates more Louis Baer bouts only if financially viable.
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The
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Moxie
California
Mike Jacobs
Chicago
New York
Yanks
Cleve
Gayle Talbot
Max Schmeling
Madison Square Garden
Ernie Schaaf
Primo Carnera
Max
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Wall Street
Tommy Farr
Louis-Baer
Europe
Germany
Joe
Sam
Schmeling
Polyclinic
Bremen
Robert Brennan
Arthur Donovan
Joe Jacobs
Baseball results from Southern and National leagues
In the Southern League Birmingham beat Atlanta 4 to 3 while Memphis defeated Knoxville 6 to 4 and Nashville won 6 to 5 over Little Rock with the second game postponed by the time rule. Only scheduled games noted. In the National League Cincinnati defeated New York 8 to 5. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8 to 1. St Louis edged Boston 2 to 1, Chicago Philadelphia game rained out.
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Bump Hadley
Indians
Boston Red Sox
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Tribe
Giants
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Terriers
Reds
Footer
Vander
Babe Phelps
Pressnell
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Atlanta
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New York Beats Cleveland as MLB Scores Mixed
In baseball results, New York defeats Cleveland 8 to 6 while Detroit crushes Boston 10 to 2 and Philadelphia over St. Louis 7 to 1. Washington routs Chicago 12 to 0 in the American League.
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New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Softball doubleheader moved to tonight at Benson Field
Two games postponed Wednesday due to the Louis Schmeling fight will be played tonight at Benson Field. Riverside faces Alabama Hosiery Mills and Parks Grocery meets Goodyear.
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Louis Schmeling
Benson Field
Riverside
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Parks Grocery
Goodyear
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues 1938
Puzzle clues list across and down items including Weepiness Support Grazing lot An age Conjunction Trade Accept To talk About several mythic terms and wordplay notes with dates and author credits from 1938 KING FEATURES syndicate.
Mickey Walker Named Toughest Fighter Seen by Editor
Central Press recalls Mickey Walker as the greatest fighter seen, detailing his 1919 start, 140 bouts, two titles, and near third. Notable feats include beating Bearcat Wright, drawing with Jack Sharkey, and trading blows with Johnny Risko and Swiderski in Louisville before Derby. Walker faced Welterweight Greb and fought top heavies like Walcott and Latzos.
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Phil Delmont
Delmont
Joe Dundee
Paul Pirrone
Max Schmeling
Erich Seelig
Seelig
Harry Greb
Walker
Greb
Bearcat
Mike McTigue
Bearcat Wright
Wright
Mick
Jack Sharkey
Brooklyn Ball Park
Sharkey
Johnny Risko
Pace Quickens in Southern Association Baseball
The Southern Association sees closer standings as the Nashville Vals beat the Little Rock Travelers 6 to 5 and sparked a near riot by not playing the second game of a doubleheader. The undercard saw Birmingham beat Atlanta 4 to 3 as Johnson shut them down in the ninth after a late rally. Memphis moved to fifth, and New Orleans Chattanooga game postponed to June 26 doubleheader.
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Southern Association
Nashville Vals
Little Rock Travelers
Vols
Atlanta Crackers
Birmingham
Memphis
Knoxville
So Deing
New Orleans
Barons
Mailho
Crackers
Mauldin
Johnson
Walker Triumphs In Unanimous Victory In Close Fight
The report notes a decisive unanimous decision with all spectators impressed. Walker is praised as a great fighter and a key figure in a memorable bout.
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Walker
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