Tex Carleton Throws No-Hitter for Reds Victory
Tex Carleton pitched a no hitter as the Reds defeated the Dodgers 3 to 0 in Cincinnati before 10 544 fans. Carleton walked two and struck out four over eight innings while Pete Coscarart hit a three run homer for the Reds.
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Cincinnati
Tex Carleton
American Association
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cinccinnati
Reds
Jim Turner
Boston Bees
Pete Cosewrart
Carleton
Dodgers
Johnny Vander Meer
James
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Bimmie Wins Derby Trial at Churchill Downs
Louisville May 1 In a Derby trial at Churchill Downs Bimmie dominated the field finishing strongly with a 1 38 mile time on a slow track. Gallahadion and Sirocco earned Derby entries while eight rival candidates faded from contention in the final stretch. Col E R Bradley’s Baby also performed well finishing behind the winner.
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E. R. Bradley
Bimelech
Churchill Downs
Gallahadion
Revere
Louisville
Derby Town
Bimmie
Col. E. R. Bradley
Bill Hurley
Ethel V. Mars
Saratoga
Charles T. Fisher
Sirocco
Derby Post
Union Hill Graduation Finals Held At No 61 School
Graduation exercises take place at Union Hill School No 61 with 13 students receiving diplomas. Graduates include Glynn Bowling Lacey's Spring Route 1 Hubert Compton Union Grove Jack Parker Buddy Thomas Edith Abercrombie Grace Bowling Lola Couch Bettye Edwards Katherine Thomas Eura Napier Grace Simpson Marveline Thomas Juanita Irvin. Frank Philpot serves as principal.
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Union Hill School No. 61
Glynn Bowling
Lacey’s Spring
Route 1
Hubert Compton
Union Grove
Jack Parker
Buddy Thomas
Somerville
Edith Abercrombie
Grace Bowling
Lola Couch
Hobb’s Island
Bettye Edwards
Lacey's
Katherine Thomas
Eura Napier
Lacey’s
Grace Simpson
Marvel
Briez Chats About Sports At New York Polo Grounds
New York May 1 The stall at Churchill Downs guarded by two police 24 hours a day is noted as part of a sports chat. The Irish comeback at Notre Dame is mentioned along with four O Briens and two Kellys among flank candidates. Bill Terry plans a hard push to draw crowds by pitting Paul Dean against Dizzy during the Cubs visit to the Polo Grounds. An army captain is cited for showing bettors in Louisville bar receipts of 100 dollars from winter books at 12 to 1.
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New York
Bimelech
Churchill Downs
Notre Dame
Paul Dean
Dizzy
Cubs
Polo Grounds
Lucky Guy
Army
Stucomers
Louisville
Metropolitan A A U 147-Pound Boxing Final Friday
Fans expect a rough night as the 147-pound Metropolitan A A U boxing championship finals take place Friday at Pier 6 on Staten Island. The event features top contenders in a high stakes title bout.
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Metropolitan
Pier 6
Staten Island
Wake Forest Coach Recruits Two WV Stars
Coach Peahead Walker toured Morgantown last week unannounced and unarmed and persuaded two Morgantown High standouts to enroll at Wake Forest. Andy Demao, two time all state guard, and Warren Sypolt, 200 pound center, joined the Demon Deacons after meeting Walker at the local hotel.
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Peahead Walker
Wake Forest
West Virginia
Walker
Morgantown
Bill Kern
Andy Demao
Warren Sypolt
Red Birds Snap 17-Game Slide With Rally Win
Pete Haders broke a 17 game drought for the Columbus Red Birds by earning his first victory after St Paul hammered him early in the eighth inning. Columbus rallied late to seize a win despite a rough start.
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Pete Hader
Columbus Red Birds
St. Paul
Pete
Columbus
Pete Receives News Under Shower on May 27 1939
Pete was surprised by sudden news while taking a shower on May 27 1939. The brief incident centers on his unexpected moment and the date of the event.
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Pete
Boxing Bets Favor Buddy Baer and Nathan Mann Match
Betting at the $2 windows dominates the Buddy Baer versus Nathan Mann bout. Writers with the Yanks note the champs played well in Washington and narrowly escaped danger. Billy Conn helps Lone Masons install a chimney in Mike Jacobs estate. Ed Buell prefers teaching to pro sports. Purdue lists Hal Schumacher as a second string fullback who can pitch. Joe Louis scheduled to start movie work today.
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Buddy Baer
Nathan Mann
Washington
Billy Conn
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Rumson
N. J
Ed Buell
New York
Purdue
Hal Schumacher
Joe Louis
Cubs eye Dizzy Dean trade for Van Mungo says Simon
Herb Simon of the Chicago Times suggests the Cubs could trade Dizzy Dean to Brooklyn for Van Mungo in a straight up deal. He quips on old proverbs and baseball bargains as a humorous aside.
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Herb Simon
Chicago Times
Cubs
Dizzy Dean
Brooklyn
van Mungo
Dodgers East and West Stand as Title Rivals
A spirited note argues for the Dodgers to prove dominance across leagues, invoking regional pride and the idea that East and West divisions should support the same champion. The piece champions unity under a single club name and calls for strong overall performance.
Player Shake-Up Rocks Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts suspended shortstop Sketter McDaniel and fined him 100 dollars after a fractured hand and black eye. Manager Ki Ki Cuyler demanded better play and Chattanooga bought Leonard Kahny to replace him while Woodrow Arkeketa was sent to Selma farm club but refused to report. Rain halted games yesterday.
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Associated Press
Chattaooga Lookouts
Ki Ki Cuyler
Sketter McDaniel
McDaniel
Chattanooga
Leonard Kahny
Seattle
Lookouts
Woodrow Arkeketa
Selma
Ala
Southern Association Daily Schedule Hits Knoxville Atlanta
Major matchups today include Knoxville visiting Atlanta and Little Rock visiting Birmingham. Nashville travels to Chattanooga with Memphis also visiting New Orleans. American League action features St. Louis at New York and Chicago at Boston while Cleveland plays Philadelphia and Detroit meets Washington.
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Southern Association
Knoxville
Atlanta
Little Rock
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
New Orleans
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
National League
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
W. L. Pet
Memphis Ee
W. L
Baseball Results in National League
Phillies beat Pirates 6 to 2 and Dodgers notched a 3 to 0 win over Cincinnati. Cubs edged Red Sox 8 to 7 while the Mets game at St Louis was postponed by rain.
Baseball Scores From Late Night Contests
St Louis beat New York 2 1, Chicago defeated Boston 9 4, Cleveland topped Philadelphia 10 5, Washington defeated Detroit 9 4.
Weather Interruption Newsboard
Knoxville at Atlanta postponed due to rain. Nashville at Chattanooga postponed due to rain. Little Rock at Birmingham postponed due to wet grounds. Memphis at New Orleans called end of second quarter due to rain and no game.
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Southern Association
Knoxville
Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Story Hour at Carnegie Library Thursday
The WPA funded event will run at Carnegie Library starting at 3 PM on Thursday. Mrs. Gwen Farish leads activities for children in first through fifth grade from city schools.
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Carnegie Library
Gwen Farish
WPA
Eva High to Graduate Twelve Seniors
Eva High School will graduate twelve seniors in a May 6 exercises. Diploma recipients include Paul Lindler Eva Tom Keller Eva Route 1 Dexter Dobbs Eva Route 1 Graham Beaver Falkville Route 1 Fearne Casper Falkville Elna Tanner Eva Route 1 Lola Stinson Eva Hilda Weaver Eva Beamon Frost Eva Mrs Aubrey Williams Eva Eliia May Hawkins Eva Desmer Drinkard Eva Route 1 Julian Butler is principal of Eva school the largest student body in the county system.
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Eva High School
Paul Lindler
Eva
Tom Keller
Dexter Dobbs
Graham Beaver
Falkville
Fearne Casper
Elna Tanner
Lola Stinson
Hilda Weaver
Beamon Frost
Aubrey Williams
Eliia May Hawkins
Desmer Drinkard
Julian Butler
Double Jeopardy Ruling Reverses $45 Lottery Fine
Alabama Court of Appeals reverses and remands a $45 fine against Sam L. Anthony in Jefferson Circuit Court for participating in a lottery. Anthony contends he was tried in Birmingham recorder's court, and the charge arose from a recorder’s court complaint.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Court of Appeals
Sam L. Anthony
Jefferson Circuit Court
Anthony
Birmingham
Candidate Supper Planned at Flint School
A candidate supper is planned at Flint school on Thursday May 2 from 6 to 8 p m. The event is sponsored by the Methodist Missionary Society and the public is invited to attend.
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Flint
The
Methodist Missionary Society
DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES FOR TODAY
The page presents a dense crossword with Across and Down clues ranging from dirtying to garden tools and from small islands to sail support. It includes numerous entries like to dirty and dip out across and down clues such as fodder vat glacial ridges room for action and writing pad.
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China
Dodgers Win Ninth Straight as Slugger Leads Offensive Surge
Brooklyn resumes dominance with nine straight victories marked by Tex Carleton’s no hit bid and a 3-0 win over Cincinnati. Pete Coscrara hit a two-run homer in the fifth, while Brooklyn’s pitching limited opponents to 63 hits and 14 runs in the streak. Other highlights include Emil Bildili’s two-hit gem against the Yankees and Hal Trosky Ken Keltner homers in key Indians wins.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Destiny's Ee
Texas
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Dodgers
Tex Carleton
Cincinnati
Pete Cosearart
St. Louis Cardinals
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phillies
Justy
Arts
Chicago Cubs
Bees
al Tood
Etra
St. Louis Browns
Emil Bildili
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Willis Hudlin
Hal Trosky
Ken Keltner
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Play Set at Hazelwood Presents Pigtails Farce
The Hazelwood High senior class hosts a Friday May 1 performance of the comedy Pigtails. Cast includes Wilbur as Pigtails, Joan Lanadell, Sydney Campbell, Melba Barrett, Kathleen Campbell, Katharyn Houston, Durst, and Mrs Campbell with director Mrs Vernon L St John guiding the production.
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Wilbur
Gaye Brooks
Katherine Thaxton
Norma Kirk
Marcelle Etheredge
Brenda Baynes
Doris Haddock
Watt Manner
Kenyon
Chum
Letson
Thurlow Ladd
Weasley Davis
Ursula James
Kathryn Houston
Mra
Vernon L
St. John
New Dwellings Begin as Permits Issued Here
Erection of a two story dwelling for C. L. Sartor has begun at Jackson street with Reeves as contractor and a permit for 3000 dollars. A permit was issued to EK Rogers to build a five room frame dwelling in the 600 block East Moulton street and Lumber Company has obtained a permit for an apartment garage at Sycamore and W Church streets.
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C. L. Sartor
Jackson Street
Reeves and
EK. Rogers
Moulton Street
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Union Hill
Mammoth International Exposition
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Ouis
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Erie
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ZEBU
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Brietz
Justice Dept
River Bridge
Glenn Crook
Evinrude
Elto Motors
Loyd's Drug Store
Morgan and
Lawrence County
Seneca Springs
Lawrence Counties
Este
Whitt
Eats
Rum
Kool Seneca Springs
Trinity Mountain
Wayne
Olly
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Tex) Carleton
Cincinnati Reds
Dodger
Herman Franks
Eft
Acme
Hazelwood Hi
Royal Tires
Lee
ALL Decatur
Hotel
Lyons
Litt
Coca-Cola CO
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company
4Th Ave
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