Barons Defeat Bears Behind Plue’s Sharp Pitching
Barons limited the Bears to five hits as Plue pitched strong and the Barons won 10 to 2 to tighten the Southern league scramble. They also passed the Vols after Little Rock beat Mobile 4 to 3 while Andrews may start today against Mobile. The Pels toppled the Crackers 9 to 1 with Barnhart holding Cobb’s team to five hits as Dumovich and Howard were hit for 13 safeties.
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Stribling Roars Through Macon Welcome After Chicago Win
Stribling returns to his hometown of Macon Georgia after defeating Otto Van Porat the Norwegian heavyweight in Chicago. Thousands line streets to welcome him as the Stribling family is escorted to city hall and greeted by the mayor.
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Examiner Taylor Checks County Tax Office Records
Assistant Examiner of Accounts Taylor of Montgomery visited today to audit the offices records in the County Tax Collectors department for accuracy and compliance.
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Southern and American League Matchups On Tap
Nashville visits Little Rock while Chattanooga meets Memphis and Atlanta travels to New Orleans. Birmingham faces Mobile. In the American League Chicago plays Philadelphia Cleveland goes to Washington St Louis visits New York and Detroit meets Boston.
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Baseball scores and rain delays across leagues
Nashville edged Little Rock 4 to 3 while Birmingham beat Mobile 2 in a rainy day slate. Washington cruised past Cleveland 7 to 0 and Detroit fell 8 to 4 to Boston. In the National League Cincinnati beat New York 4-1 while Chicago won 6-1 over Philadelphia. Boston downed St. Louis 11-3 as rain interrupted several games.
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Reverend Wade to celebrate 90th birthday at Five Points
Rev. J. P. Wade will host a birthday dinner for friends and relatives at Five Points next Friday. Wade turns ninety on that date and plans a simple observance with his local circle.
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Godfrey Purse Reduced After Penn State Boxing Row
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission revoked George Godfrey's license and cut his $10,000 purse in half after he admitted delivering a low blow to Primo Carnera in a Philadelphia bout. Carnera and his camp were suspended pending further hearing over a dressing room incident.
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Nats Win Third Game From Tribe
The Nationals completed a three game sweep of the Indians in a rain shortened five inning contest. Hadley shut out the Tribe while Indians hitters collected five hits off the Nat ace. Boston and Detroit split a doubleheader with the Red Sox winning 5 to 4 and the Tigers taking the second 8 to 7 in ten innings.
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Bozo Released From Contract by Alabama Boxing Panel
The Birmingham clown Bozo is released from his contract with J Curtis Sanford by the Alabama boxing commission after evidence showed the agreement was signed while Bozo was a minor.
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Schmeling Sharkey bout sparks debate on title legitimacy
The piece argues the Schmeling Sharkey match did not crown a true world heavyweight champion, noting proclaimers and fanfare misled the public. It contends both fighters were eliminated from real championship contention and cites fan interest and business angles surrounding Schmeling’s image and pay.
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Air Circus Plans Discussed by Decatur Jaycees
Decatur junior chamber board heard plans for another air circus in the near future. Mr. Williams, who staged the last event, indicated efforts to bring several government planes from Maxwell Field to the showcase.
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Cubs Gain Half Game On Robins In 6 1 Victory
The Cubs beat the Phils 6 to 1 as Pat Malone held Philadelphia to scattered hits and struck out six. Larry Benton earned his second straight win as Cincinnati defeated New York 4 to 1. The Cardinals routed the Braves 11 to 3 with Hallahan on the mound after Berger homered in the first.
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Sanitary Inspector Meets Morgan County Health Leaders
R. E. Lewis the State Sanitary Inspector was in Morgan County this morning for a conference with local health authorities to discuss public health measures and oversight.
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Morgan County
Landis Defied by Milwaukee Club
Judge K M Landis faces a Milwaukee club challenge as Bennett a Browns player transfers under court action to halt Ef prizid interference with the player and seeks an injunction.
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Loosier to Fight Wilder in July Fourth Legion Card
Decatur boxer Joe Loosier known as Jack Per due will headline the American Legion bout in Tuscumbia on July Fourth. He will face Bill Wilder of Memphis instead of K Wallace, prompting changes to Loosier’s training as he weighs 180 pounds while Wilder weighs 190 and Wallace was a light-heavy. Loosier praised Wilder and said fans should get their money’s worth.
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Bathing Suit Demand Rises Amid Heat Wave
Heat waves boost sales of bathing suits as residents rush to cooling beaches and riverside spots. Ice cream and cold drinks see rising demand while coal dealers offer no comment on market impact.
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