Derby Field Is Dwindling at Kentucky Derby
The Derby field tightens as Johnstown looms as the horse to beat with eight or so rivals possible. T. M. Dorge tt, Porter's Mite and several others face uncertain starts amid weather fears and a $500 entry fee. surface conditions may favor technicians like Technician Chalcedon and Xalapa Clown if rain slows Derby Day.
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Sid FE der Ky
Johnstown
Jamestown
Big Boy
Hindoo
Old Man
Joe W. Brown
T. M. Dorgett
W. B. Boeing
Porter
Mite
Bix
Herbert M. Woolf
W. L. Brann
Chalcedon
Wilam Ziegler, Jr
Valdiia Farm
Viscounty
Heather Broom
Earl Sande
Derbytown
J. H. Whitney
Bessie Franzheim
Ethel V. Mars
Junius W. Bell
Tom Taggart
Yale O' Nine
W. H. Whitehouse
American
Shady Brook Farm
Weather Bureau
Morgan County Florette Social Notes and Engagement News
Morgan County hosts a Saturday kid party for young marrieds hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom Crawford with roses and games and treasure hunt around a bonfire. Engagement announced for Lynette Jones to Ollie Helms of Athens with a courthouse ceremony planned. twin social items feature local families and school principal notes.
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Tom Crawford
Crawford
Dolis
Glenn Watkins
Harold Waugh
Russell Peck
James Lynn, Jr
Byron Vann
J . James Palmer
John Jones
Lynette
Ollie Helms
Athens
Miss Jones
Court House
de Daisye
Lucille Quinn
Harold Vaughins
Jimmy
Somerville
Weaver
Somerie School
G. C. Vincent
Dot Quinn
Laurette Pence
M G. Peck
Alex
Smokies Tackle Pelicans In Bayou Showdown
The Knoxville Smokies seek to extend first place in the Southern Association as they travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans after a 10- win over Chattanooga. Errors early helped Knoxville pull away and tighten the standings with Memphis. Birmingham edged Little Rock 8–7 while Atlanta rallied past Nashville 10–7 to complete a sweep.
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Associated Press
Southern Association
Knoxville Smokies
Bayou
Pelicans
Smokies
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Memphis
Birmingham Barons
Little Rock
Travelers
Jack Glynn
Atlanta Crackers
Nashville
Scout Activities Scout Troop 47 Meeting May 3
Scout Troop 47 held its regular meeting Wednesday May 3 at Westside Presbyterian church. The gathering opened with the Lord's prayer. Dues were collected after roll call. B. W. Free and Fredrick Sittason were admitted. Games followed and the meeting closed with the Scoutmaster's benediction.
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Boy Scout
Westside Presbyterian Church
B. W. Free
Fredrick Sittason
H. F. Hicks
Blue Devils Open Season With Mills at Goodyear Diamond
The Decatur Blue Devils start their season Saturday against Alabama Mills of Russellville at 2 30 at Goodyear diamond. Manniham, recently tried by the Birmingham Barons, will pitch for the Devils with Mills catching.
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Decatur Blue Devils
Alabama Mills
Russellville
Goodyear Diamond
Manniham
Birmingham Barons
Devils
Mills
Black Dragon to Return for Decatur Bout
The Black Dragon heads to Decatur next week to wrestle Bill Colléms after defeating Pete Tripodes at the Armory Tuesday night. The Dragon is described as a top notch wrestler who uses clever maneuvers and a harsh style, drawing strong crowd reaction.
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Bad Hombre
Black Dragon
Decatur
Bill Colléms
Pete Tripodes
the Armory
Tripodes
Dragon
Ringsiders
Morgan County Fish Rodeo Registration Details Announced
Morgan County Conservation Club officials distributed registration blanks to local fishing tackle dealers for the May 23 24 25 rodeo. Bert Childs chairing the committee seeks boat rental data and sleeping accommodations from camp operators on Wheeler and Wilson Lake reservoirs. Sid Markus to return after an eye injury and face Joe Gunther in a title junior heavyweight bout. Legion officials praise Tuesday crowd and predict a larger turnout next week.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Conservation Club
South
Bert Childs
Rodeo Committee
Wheeler
Wilson Lake
Childs
Sid Markus
Boston
Joe Gunther
Joe
Morgan County Post of the American Legion
Hearing Continued In Tennessee Coal Miner Unemployment Case
A Tennessee hearing to decide if more than 6000 idle coal miners qualify for state unemployment compensation entered its second day. Additional coal operators are set as witnesses.
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Jackson, Tenn
Tennessee
Local social visits reported around Lynntown and Decatus
Saturday night visits by Mrs. Floyd Quinn and baby Melba Ann to Lynntown with Mrs. William Bartlett. Misses Laurette Pence Billyne Jeane Pence and Ruth Wigginton visited Six Mile friends, while Daisye Lucille Dot Quinn and others motored to Decatus to see relatives and friends.
Blight in Baseball Hits Second-Year Stars Across Leagues
The article notes a recurring slump among young pitchers like Vander Meer and Hutchinson, plus shaky starts by Newsom and other stars. It details Cincinnati’s third-place standing, tense games, and late-season shifts as teams chase consistency despite bright debuts.
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Judson Bailey
Prees
Signa
Johnny
Vander Meer
Cincinnati
Will McKechnie
Reds
Giants
Bucky Walters
Freddie Hutchinson
Tigers
Seattle
Buck Newsom
St. Louis Browns
Senators
Washington
Red Sox
Indians
Eldon Auker
White Sox
George Caster
Athletics
Yankees
Hank Greenberg
Hugh
Mulcahy
Phillies
Cubs
Pirates
Dodgers
Old Timers Trek to Churchill Downs Derby Reignites
Maysville Kentucky on May 4 reports a former jockey who rode the 1908 Kentucky Derby winner and a companion joining a growing crowd for the derby renewal. Arthur Pickins of Maysville had supported Stronestreet as Longstreet Stoneile won in 2 15 2 over a heavy track at 60 to 1. C. Robyns, 87, a retired Maysville merchant, first attended the derby in 1889 and last in 1928 when Reigh Count won.
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Maysville
Johnstown
Arthur Pickins
C. Robyns
Maysvile Merchant
Spokane
Riverside Beats Cooper-Wells In Softball Duel
Riverside defeated Cooper-Wells 8 to 5 at Benson Field last Wednesday afternoon. Sanders led Riverside with two hits in three trips, while Montgomery went 2 for 3 for Cooper-Wells. Battery: Riverside J Brazelton Shafer. Cooper-Wells Hurst Garnett.
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Riverside
Cooper-Wells
Benson Field
Sanders
Montgomery
J. Brazelton
Shafer
Hurst
Garnett
Baseball leaders dominate major leagues in batting and pitching
Major Leagues leaders show Myers and Kuhel atop batting. Ott and Greenberg lead in runs and RBIs. Arnovich and Mueller tied for hits. Camilli and Goodman pace homers. Pitchers Hanlin Fette Feller Bridges Ruffing post 3 0 records across NL and AL.
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Associated Press
Myers
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Garrs
Boston
Ott
New York
Goodman
Inello
Mueller
Arnovich
Bartell
Chicago
Martin
Camilli
Brooklyn
Hack
Herman
Lavagetto
Kay
Hanlin
Fette
Kuhel
Gelbert
Washington
Greenberg
Detroit
Wright
Fox
Baseball Results Across Leagues With Standings Noted
Baseball results show New York 6 Cincinnati 4 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1 with other games postponed. American League totals include New York 10 Detroit 6 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1 Boston 5 Cleveland 1 and Washington 11 St Louis 10. Southern League features Atlanta 10 Nashville 7 Knoxville 1 Chattanooga 0 Birmingham 8 Little Rock 7. Southeastern League games Pensacola 6 Jackson 5 in 11 innings Mobile 9 Meridian 1 Montgomery 7 Anniston 6 Selma 4 Gadsden 3.
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Associated Press
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Knoxville
Memphis New Orleans
Atlanta Birmingham
Sanneenna Chattanooga
Nashville
Little Rock
Pensacola li
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Selma Lita Light
New York
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Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Atlanta
Chattanooga
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Southeastern League Tonight Scores and Matchups
Tonight's slate features Memphis at Atlanta Nashville at Birmingham Little Rock at Chattanooga Knoxville at New Orleans and regional pairs including Anniston at Montgomery Gadsden at Selma Pensacola at Jackson and Mobile at Meridian Yardage and schedules hint at Want Ads for buying selling or swapping.
Lawrenceburg to Meet Hosierymen in Saturday Clash
The Lawrenceburg nine faces Alabama Hosierymen in a 3:00 pm Saturday game. Tennesseeans Payne or Hm likely to start. Hosierymen claim solid form after ironing out weak spots for the season. Lawrenceburg then travels to Cullman Sunday to play Saint Bernard College.
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Lawrenceburg
Alabama Hosierymen
Payne
H m
Cullman
Saint Bernard College
Brietz Chats About Sports Highlight Reel
Eddie Brietz surveys sports chatter with notes on boxing prospect Galento two minute rounds in a western swing. Railbirds in Louisville tip Johnny Dupuy as top Downs jockey and trainer praise for Billi McKechnie’s picks.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Galento
Railbirds
Louisville
Johnny Dupuy
New Orleans
Billi McKechnie
Johnny Mize
Cardinals
Ernie Lombardi
Reds
Doubleday Honoring Plan Sparks Conflicting Views
The item compiles editor quotes from several cities debating a proposal to honor Maj. Abner Doubleday and celebrate a centennial event. Harry B. Smith criticizes exhibitory turns, Lyn C. Doyle remarks on Derby fatigue, James C. Doyle notes potential mispronunciations, and Dizzy Dean quips about aging.
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Enny
Maj. Abner Doubleday Byee Doubledays
Cincinnati Scot
Harry B. Smith
San Francisco Chronicle
Lyn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
John Woodruff
James C. Doyle
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Louisville
Johnstown
Dizzy Dean
Whisenants and neighbors host visitors across Morgan and Mount Tabor
A series of weekend and Sunday visits are reported across Morgan County and Mount Tabor. A L Whisenant and family welcomed guests in West Point while Emmett Dayatti and children stayed with the Bakers in Somerville. Other visits include Evie Mae Whisenant at Oleander school and Mary Grace Compton with Imogene Light.
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A. L. Whisenant
William Irvin
West Point
Emmett Dayatti
Somerville
Edgar Baker
Alvin Light
Alton Dickson
Center Grove
Evie Mae Whisenant
Idell Morrow
Oleander School
Mary Grace Compton
Imogene Light
Pine Ridge
W. R. Knox
Pearl Turner
Dulcie
Doris Black
Myrtle Culbreath
Ellie Mae Whisenant
Imogene
Mildred Light
Bernard Bramlett
Alice Baker
Hubert Panel
Pink Tolton
Auburn Tops Georgia 10–7 to Go 9–2 in Conference Play
Auburn defeated Georgia 10 to 7 in Athens, moving to nine wins and two losses in conference play. The Tigers hit Georgia pitching freely and played clean defense with every player except pitcher Diamond posting a hit. Andrews, Diamond, Caudill, McCaskill, Norris, and Thomas were among the listed players.
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Athens
Auburn
Georgia Bulldogs
Tigers
Georgia
Diamond
Andrews
Caudill
McCaskill
Norris
Thomas
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