Giants show mixed strength as spring games roll on
The New York Giants split attention with a mix of old and young players as they hammer the Cardinals yesterday with 14 hits. Mel Ott homered, Witek tripled inside the park, and Cliff Melton held the offense to two hits over six innings as New York builds depth for a first division push. In other action Hal Newhouser shines in an 18 year old rookie debut helping Detroit beat Washington 5 3 while Boston and Cleveland lead the American League standings despite stubborn weather.
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New York
Giants
Mel Ott
Mickey— Witek
Harry Danning
Cliff Melton
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Hal Newhouser
Rudy York
Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Decatur Boys Club Beats Florence in Local Boxing Meet
Decatur’s reorganized Boys Club defeated Florence 5 bouts to 2 at Civic Center. Worley and Mullins won for Decatur, while Plemons and Worley each fought hard in close decisions. Next bout set for Monday against Cullman Boys Club.
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Pattlers
Civic Center
Ecatur Battiers
Marion Worley
Lorences
Pete Bevis
Pete
J.moony Mullins
Emery Tucker
Mullins
Tucker
Howard Fasley
J. R. Plemons
Doyle Roberts
Ralph Taylor
Decatur
Aaron Tohart
Eugene Worley
Worley
Second Avenue
Dewey Clayton
Terror
Leroy Rickard
Clayton
Richard
Alexander
Doyle
White
Cullman Boys Club
Singing at Wolf Springs draws local turnout
The Wolf Springs gathering drew several singers and attendees enjoyed the music. Mrs Velma Bradford and daughter Fannie Sue visited Mrs Claude Berryman. Funeral services were held for Mrs Fannie Harrison with burial at Zion Cemetery. Mrs Fannie Maude Campbell, formerly of this community, died in Illinois and was buried here.
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Wolf Springs
Velma Bradford
Fannie Sue
Claude Berryman
Grady Butler
Athens
Smith
Fairley Butler
Charles Rogers
Decatur
Leo Harrison
Fannie Harrison
Braidly
Colbert County
R. S. Harrison
Town Creek
Vada Little
Town Route 1
King Cemetery
Spry
Martin Dawson
Roy Jeffreys
Wheeler Dam
Lawrence County
Fleater Ellenburg
Birm
P. B. Masterson
Home Demonstration Club
Leona Jeffreys
Connie Butler
Burnett
CCC
Fannie Maude Campbell
Ilinois
I Zion
Drinkard
Enn
Baseball Results From Associated Press
National League New York defeated St Louis 7 to 4 in the only game played. American League Detroit beat Washington 5 to 3 with other games postponed by rain. Southern Association Nashville edged New Orleans 11 to 10 in 12 innings. Birmingham defeated Ettoxville 8 to 7. Little Rock at Atlanta pool game cold, Memphis at Chattanooga postponed due to cold.
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Nashville
Little Rock
Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Bidwott
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Neon
Detroit
Washington
New York Philadelphia
Associated Press
Southern Association
Ettoxville
Pool
Daily Major League Baseball Games Listed
Today's fixtures include Chicago at New York St. Louis at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Washington with multiple matchups across the league. Fans anticipate competitive action as teams race for standings and playoff positioning.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
National League
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Vols Edge Pelicans in 12th Inning Thriller
Nashville Vols win 11-10 in New Orleans with Mickey Rocco delivering a homer in the 12th. Birmingham beats Knoxville 8-7 advancing past Atlanta. Knoxville drops to last as cold weather postpones several night games.
Brietz Chats About Sports In New York
Eddie Briez writes on sport topics at length. He discusses Yankee crowds in the stadium and payroll concerns. He notes Georgie Pace on the subway circuit and mentions Rain the baseball team. He cites Tropical Park raceplant buyers and Tex Carleton’s no hitter. Nathan Mann fights Buddy Baer at the Garden tonight.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Georgie Pace
N. Y
Tropical Park Racing
Tex Carleton
Dickens
Nathan Mann
Buddy Baer
Garden
Baer
Blue Devils Face St Bernard Varsity Sunday Clash
The Decatur Blue Devils in Cullman led by Coach Charlie Richards meet St. Bernard varsity at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at Alabama Park. It is the locals second game of the season. The Imps defeated St Bernard Seminary here last Sunday by a large margin.
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Decatur Blue Devils
Charlie Richards
St. Bernard Varsity
Cullman
Alabama Park
Imps
St. Bernard Seminary
University of Wisconsin biochemists claim hair graying cure
Biochemists at the University of Wisconsin report isolating a vitamin that prevents and cures graying in animals. They caution they have not proven effectiveness in humans but suggest potential to maintain or restore youthful hair color.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
One Minute Interview with Zeke Bonura Arrival in Washington
Zeke Bonura suggests Roosevelt may stay in the capital with others for a while while Joe McCarthy predicts an October showdown between the Yankees and Dodgers. DiMaggio challenges interviewers as pressure from Dodgers trade talks surfaces. Harlow lists a Maryland home on the market as rumors circulate. The Don Dodgers pursue Posedel in Boston Reds trade talks and DiMaggio disputes a Japanese school boy remark. Neely hints at Clemson plans at a Rice alumni meeting.
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Zeke Bonura
Washington
Mr Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Dodgers
Dick Harlow
Westminster
Jess Neely
Rice
Clemson
Connie Mack sticks with Bennie McCoy despite bids
Dispatches from Baltimore note Connie Mack shows no quit on Bennie McCoy, with $45,000 cited as value. Davey Day edges Sammy Angott 3-2 in Derby Town. Buck Newsom tops Mack and Griffith in praise, while Marquette spring practice features a diverse lineup. Hap py O'Brien travels to Atlanta after a long journey. Ace Hudkins trains horses at Narragansett.
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C. M. Gibbs
Baltimore Sun
Dispatches
Connie Mack
Bennie McCoy
Davey Day
Sammy Angott
Derbytown
Buck Newsom
Clark Griffith
Marquette
Happy O'Brien
Boston
Atlanta
Ace Hudkins
Narragansett
Farmer Jones Wins Easter Egg Hunt in Amarillo
Bearded wrestler Farmer Jones the two hog owner won an Easter egg hunt in Amarillo Texas with a top score of 14. The report notes the hunt was on the level and praises Jones for his performance and quirky pets.
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Farmer Jones
Amarillo
Tex
P. S
Morgan County Florette Social Notes Hit Decatur
Morgan County residents report visits and greetings across towns. Mr and Mrs Virgil Sharpe and Algie Couey visited in Decatur on Monday. Charlie Quinn from Waddley stopped by Sunday. Mrs Sam Johnson and Mrs Ora Johnson of Hartselle visited their sister Nancy Couey Tuesday. Miss June McDaniel stayed with Miss Lucille Vice last Thursday night. Miss Obie Jones spent the weekend in Lawrence Cove with her brother W S Jones and family. Several from this community at
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Virgil Sharpe
Algie Couey
Decatur
Charlie Quinn
Waddley
Sam Johnson
Ora Johnson
Hartselle
Nancy Couey
June McDaniel
Lucille Vice
Obie Jones
Lawrence Cove
W.S. Jones
C. C. Mooney
Camphill
James Palmer
Harold Waugh
G. C. Vincent
Alex Dunn
Center Grove
Ed Morrow
Floyd Quinn
Melba Anne
Macey Couey
Somerville
Bishop George Stewart Dies in Chicago
The Rt. Rev. George Craig Stewart age 60, bishop of the Chicago Episcopal diocese for ten years, died last night from a heart ailment in Chicago. The church leader served in the diocese during a period of expansion and faced regional issues before his passing.
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Chicago
George Craig Stewart
Chicago Episcopal Diocese
Community Notes From Decatur Area Social Gatherings
The report lists visits and visitors across Decatur and nearby towns. Mrs. C. C. Mooney of Camphill stayed with her daughter Mrs. James Palmer while families including the Waughs Dunns Bartletts and Sharpees enjoyed gatherings. Ed Morrow and James Palmer attended events in Hartselle. Melba Anne Quinn is a child guest with her grandparents.
Bimelech Favored In 66th Kentucky Derby Race
Louisville May 3 The Derby day forecast centers on Bimelech the odds on favorite with seven rivals likely to run to the finish at Churchill Downs. Rainy, cold weather could alter betting and crowd turnout while Mioland emerges as a possible upset bid as the big boss faces a muddy track test.
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Gayle Talbot
Louisville
Bimelech
Churchill
Downs
Johnstown
Kentucky
Bradley
Mioland
Angott and Day Meet for NBA Lightweight Title
Sammy Angott and Davey Day, rising stars from amateur ranks, fight tonight in Louisville for the NBA lightweight crown after Lou Ambers forfeited the title. Promoter Vern Franklin expected a record crowd near 12 000 to see the 15 round bout with top tickets at 5 75 and total receipts around 34 000.
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Louisville
Sammy Angott
Davey Day
National Boxing Association
NBA
Lou Ambers
Vern Franklin
Day
Angott
Washington
Big Race Bets Fly as Horses Compete for Major Stakes
Spectators discuss bets on Dit the Wood Memorial winner, Pictor, and top contenders Bimelech Gallahadian Roman and Royal Man. Fans seek place and show bets while the winner’s owner collects more than $60,000.
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Dit
Wood Memorial
New York
W. L. Brann
Bimelech
Roman
Royal Man
Opening of League Set for Decatur Softball Season
The Decatur Softball League will start its fourth year at Benson Field on opening night Tuesday May 14 with eight teams. Mayor Harrison will pitch to S E Alverson as Riverside faces Goodyear in the first game and Alabama meets Cooper Wells in the nightcap. Vaughns and National Guard play third on the program to avoid conflict with a Riverside band concert.
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Decatur
Benson Field
Cap Hunter
Decatur Band
T. R. Harrison
S. E. Alverson
Riverside
Goodyear
Alabama
Cooper-Wells Tangle
Vaughns
National Guard
Riverside Auditorium
Community activities fill Okolona church and homes
Lawrence County residents attended an all day singing at Wolfe Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Crowden of Leighton visited daughter Mrs. Odees Sanderson. Miss Fannie Maude Campbell was honored at Mt Zion funeral. Mrs. W R Taylor hosted a missionary social in Hatton. Twenty five youths formed Hatton Circle of Okolona Sunbeam Band G A and Y W A W M and were organized. Leonard Burnett ill with measles. Hostess duty assigned for Wednesday at Mrs. W A Jeffreys. Ophelia Copeland hosted bridal shower for Mrs Mildred Beck. Mr and Mrs Rupert Flannigan visited the Kerby family.
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Wolfe Springs
Crowden
Leighton
Odees Sanderson
Fannie Maude Campbell
Mt. Zion
W. R. Taylor
Hatton
Okalona Sunbeam Band
G A
W. M
Leonard Burnett
Home Demonstration Club
W. A. Jeffreys
Ophelia Copeland
Mildred Beck
Ada Kidd
Rupert Flannigan
John Kerby
Convicts Sing at Troy Rotary Club Meeting
Warden Burr Reeves of Speigner prison near Montgomery brought a prison quartet to Troy for a Rotary Club gathering. The convicts impressed the audience with their singing. Reeves is a former Pike County sheriff. his brother Ben is the current sheriff, and his father and uncle have held the position.
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Troy
Ala
Burr Reeves
Speigner Prison
Montgomery
Reeves
Pike County
Ben
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