Pairings for Fights Set for Armory Card in Birmingham
The Birmingham Magic City club announced seven fight pairings for Tuesday night at the Armory featuring matches between champions and contenders from Birmingham and Decatur. Main events include Chester Montgomery versus Wilson Campbell for middleweight and heavyweight honors, and Tony Muro against Aaron Kephart for featherweight honors. The lineup also lists Pat Browne versus J R Plemmons, Buddy Rainey versus Moon Mullins, Buddy Rick versus Glyn Rogers, and Walter Monteith versus Gilbert Thrasher, with Worley Alexander's welterweight title defense to be challenged by an added opponent. The club seeks a fighter to trouble Alexander and promises a formidable evening if Decatur cannot counter the Birmingham lineup.
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Pat Browne
Birmingham
J. R. Plemmons
Decatur
North Alabama
Buddy Rainey
Moon Mullins
Buddy Rick
Glyn Rogers
Walter Monteith
Gilbert Thrasher
Worley Alexander
Alabama
Magic City Club
Worley
Baseball Results By The Associated Press
National League results list Brooklyn 7 Chicago 5 and New York 7 Pittsburgh 7 in 13 innings. St Louis 4 Philadelphia 2. Cincinnati at Boston postponed by rain. American League Chicago 8 New York 1. Cleveland 7 Boston 3. Detroit 15 Philadelphia 1. Washington 7 St Louis 3 in 12 innings.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
National League
Southern League results prompt tight standings
Chattanooga and Little Rock defeated Atlanta and Memphis 5 to 4 while New Orleans led Knoxville 13 to 1 with Knoxville trailing 2 to 2 in the second. Nashville beat Birmingham 10 to 7.
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Chattanooga
Little Rock
Atlanta
Memphis
New Orleans
Knoxville
Nashville
Birmingham
Swing Out musical comedy at Athens High May 8 and 9
Athens Alabama May 3 Swing Out a musical comedy staged by Bundles for Britain at Athens High School to be performed May 8 and May 9 with local talent and school support.
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Athens
Ala
Bundles
Britain
Athens High School
Farms and City Property Promoted in Want Ads
Regular Want Ads feature listings for farms land and city property. The notices emphasize available plots and real estate opportunities for buyers and investors.
Winning Pace Sets Records Across Major Leagues
The article notes long winning streaks by the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals, with Detroit, Brooklyn, and other clubs also posting impressive outcomes. Mel Harder earns his third straight win as Cleveland tops Boston 7-3, Hal Trosky and Ken Keltner spark the attack.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
Indians
Cleveland
Mel Harder
Boston Red Sox
Jeff Heath
Hal Trosky
Ken Keltner
Cardinals
Baseball Tonight Featured Matchups Across Major Leagues
The schedule lists five American League pairings including New York at Chicago and Boston at Cleveland along with five National League games such as Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn. The slate also includes Memphis at Atlanta and Nashville at Birmingham with Little Rock at Chattanooga noted as an additional listed game.
Birthday Party Enjoyable Affair
Mrs. W. C. Wooten entertained her husband with a surprise birthday party Tuesday night. Snapdragons and verbena decorated the area. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Carl Gibson and Buddy.
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W. C. Wooten
Carl Gibson
Buddy
Americus Georgia Leagues Rookie Faces Tough Start
G B Frog Burchfield writes from Americus Georgia about hardships for the local Georgia Florida League Pioneer team. The manager’s family illness, player injuries, and lineup problems frame a rough season while Burchfield reports personal early wins and hopes for a better stretch by mid-summer.
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Americus
G. B
Frog) Burchfield
Hot Springs
Ark
Local Social Page Notices Names and Guests List
The clipping lists social attendees and hosts including Mrs Curtis Campbell, Mrs Susie Martin, Miss Iris Ferguson, Miss Virginia Ferguson, Mrs Jack Tipton, George Wesley West, Mrs Loretta Schaffer, Luke Norris and Miss Edna Marie Wooten. It reflects a mid 20th century society roster.
Derby Day Looms as 11 Three-Year-Olds Vie for Big Prize
Eleven colts were named for the Kentucky Derby amid rain fears and potential grooms strike. Favorites include Porter's Cap, Our Boots, and Whirlaway, with odds from 2 to 1 up to 60-1 for long shots. Col. Matt Winn predicts near record attendance and about $2 million wagered.
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Orlo A
Aristides
Kentucky
Lou Tufano
Jamaica
N. Y
Pav
Downs
Matt Winn
The
E. R. Bradley
American Life
King Thoroughbred
Royce Martin
Charles
Howard
Porter
Cap
Warren Wright
America
Our Boots
Bull Dog
Whirlaway
Eddie Arcaro
Hom
Vera
Bragg
Robert J. Kleberg, Jr
J. Frederick Byers
Robert Morris
Louise” Palladino
E. F Woodward
Athens Dentist Joins Draft Board Staff
Dr. A. L. Rodgers a prominent Athens dentist has accepted an appointment as examining dental physician to assist Dr. J. O. Belue the regular examining physician of Draft Board Number One in this county.
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Athens
Ala
A. L. Rodgers
J. O. Belue
Blue Devils Open Season With St Bernard in Decatur
The Devoltur Blue Devils scheduled to play St Bernard College Cullman tomorrow and open the local season against TCI Birmingham at Alabama Park Sunday May 11. Manager Johnston says the team, strengthened by Alabama Mills players, will bring top Alabama and Tennessee clubs to Decatur for quality baseball all home games at Alabama Park.
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Devoltur Blue Devils
St. Bernard College
Cullman
TCI
Birmingham
Alabama Park
Pinky Johnworn
Frank Knobrock
Blue Devils
Johnston
Decatur
Alabama
Tennessee
Alabama Mills
The
Mills
Alabama Baseball Backstop Sabo Locks Catcher Role
Sabo, a member of the Alabama Tide, solidifies his hold as catcher for the football team’s baseball squad, anchoring the Tide in the batting lineup and defense behind the plate.
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Sabo
Alabama
Tide
Pitchers Win Own Games Highlight Southeast Play
The Southeastern Association saw pitchers contributing on offense as Red Evans of the Lookouts and Eddie Nowak of the Crackers helped secure wins. Evans drove in three and scored on a wild pitch in an 8-5 victory over Little Rock, while Nowak boosted Atlanta to an 8-4 win over Memphis with a sixth inning single and an eighth inning triple. Elsewhere, New Orleans split with Knoxville 13-1 and 2-1, and Birmingham beat Nashville 10-7 after six first-inning runs.
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Associated Press
Southeastern Association
Atlanta Crackers
Chattanooga Lookouts
Red Evans
Lookouts
Little Rock Travelers
Eddie Nowak
Crackers
Memphis Chicks
Evans
Atlanta
Nowak
New Orleans
Pelicans
Knoxville Smokes
Birmingham
Nashville
George Burpo
Officiating Officers Named at Year End PTA Meeting
The last Junior High PTA meeting of the year was held in the school library. Dr Edwin Wyle spoke on topics of interest to all. A band performed three numbers and Mrs J A Garnett reported on the State PTA Convention in Montgomery where next year’s officers were installed. The same officers will serve next year: President Mrs Butler P A Hine Vice President Mrs G M Dil.
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Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
Dr. Wyle
Morris Dillard
Marjorie Lang
Homer Louis Jones
A. J. Coleman
John Cook
Billy Hussey
Harold Lichtenstein
James Davis
J. A. Garnett
P.T. A
Montgomery
Butler P. A. Hine
G. M. Dil
Briez Chats About Sports
Eddie Brietz reports on sports rumors and wagers. Porters Cap odds and big bets spark talk of a Dempsey goodwill tour while Cubs settle with Billy Myers for 7500. Frank Leahy seeks to curb Notre Dame coverage after Sugar Bowl notes.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Special News
the Daily
Jack Dempsey
Howard
Porter
Cubs
Billy Myers
Redios
Frank Leahy
Will Hays
Boston College
Notre Dame
Derby Dilemma Hints at Swain and Porters Cap Choice
Read like a racing note weighing bets on Porter's Cap Swain and the colt Whirlaway. The column ponders which horse to back in today’s Derby with rain a possible factor for racing conditions.
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Porter
Swain
Broadway Beat Recap Tense Ties and Boxing Talk
Don Budge returns from tennis tours and hints at a forthcoming luncheon announcement. Herma Taylor Philadelphia promoter lunches at Lindy’s while arranging a bout and brief barber-shop shave. Eddie Brannick travels home from the W 52nd Street Bisters with a loud sports jacket. Charines from Pal Joey eye Billy Conn as he huddles with Mike Jacobs on Seventh Avenue. Jacobs beachcombers lament Joe Jacobs family’s share from Tony Galento vs Max Baer fight.
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Broadway
Don Budge
Herma Taylor
Philadelphia
Lindy’s
W. 47Th Street
Eddie Brannick
W. 52Nd Street
New York Giants
Charines
Joey
Billy Conn
Seventh Avenue
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Joe Jacobs
Tony Galento
Max Baer
Recalled Coach Neyland Sparks Ire Over Prospect Numbers
Today’s guest star Tom Heany notes Maj. Bob Neyland’s army recall from Tennessee football. Critics fear Neyland’s book of Southern prospects’ phone numbers may impact recruiting, with Florida’s potential gains highlighted as a result.
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Tom Heany
Maj
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Army
Dixie
Bob
Florida
University of Florida
Midnight Derby Odds and Coaching Shakeup at Tennessee
Jimmy Carroll lists racing odds with Our Boots 8-5 Porter's Cap 2-1 Whirlaway 6-1 Dispose 8-1 Robert Morris 15-1 Little Beans 20 Market Wise 25 to 1 Staretor Swain 501 Valdiia Paul 100-1. John Barnhill named Tennessee head coach, Maj. Bill Britton expected as pro tem athletic director. Britton remains in private football circles.
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Jimmy Carroll
Porter
Cap
Whirlaway
Dispose
Robert Morris
Little Beans
Market Wise
Staretor
Swain
Valdiia Paul
John Barnhill
Tennessee
Dixie
Bill Britton
Embarrassing Moment in Reading Club Opening
Last Wednesday Larry MacPhail traveled to Reading to toss out the first ball for the Reading club at Dodger Farm. He arrived to find the opening was scheduled for Friday causing a public mix up and playful embarrassment.
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Larry MacPhail
Reading
Reading Club
Dodger Farm
MacPhail
Junior High P.T.A. looks to new officers for next year
Secretary Mrs. R. E. Catlett and Treasurer Mrs. D. D. Gibson have made a splendid record this year and are slated to lead again as the Junior High P.T.A. plans a successful year forward.
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Lard
R. E. Catlett
D. D. Gibson
P.T. A
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