Nine Women Owners Enter Colts in Kentucky Derby
Nine women owners have entries among the Derby hopefuls at Churchill Downs. The piece notes history of women in horse racing, mentioning Mrs. E. Denmark with Lee Cooper, Mrs. James B. Brown with Peboney, Mrs. E. L. Swikard with Chip, Mrs. Graham Fair Vanderbilt with Chicatie, Mrs. L. G. Kaufman with Twink, Mrs. Margaret Marshall with Stylish Mack, and Mrs. Ambrose Clark with Aquastelle. Eight colts and one filly are listed as eligibles, with expectations of strong support for the entrants. The article recalls past Derby winners linked to women owners and suggests the field could mirror that legacy.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Black Gold
R. M
Lee Cooper
E. Denmark
Peboney
James B. Brown
Chip
E. L. Swikard
Chicatie
Graham Fair Vanderbilt
Chicle
L. G. Kaufman
Margaret Marshall
Rody Marshall
Mack
Hildur
Ambrose Clark
Cudgel
Degatur Loses In Playing Trinity
Decatur Independents drop a 5-4 game to Trinity on Saturday afternoon. Decatur out hits Trinity 10-8 but a late two run rally falls short. Landers homered and Robinson added key hits as Trinity edges Decatur 5-4 with Young earning the win.
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Decatur Independents
Trinity Folks
Decatur Crew
Trinity Lads
Trinity
Williford
Decatur
Sanders
Dunn
Stroud
Young
Corum
J. Eubanns
DeGraffenneid
Decatur Scholastics Face Busy Week Of Baseball
Decatur scholastics begin a hard week at Malone Park with Huntsville High visiting Tuesday at 3:00. Wednesday sees Elkmont travel to meet Limestone County High School boys. Friday hosts Cullman Bearcats at 3:30, as Decatur aims to break a skid against Cullman.
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Decatur
Huntsville High
Malone Park
Elkmont
Limestone County High School
Cullman Bearcats
Strawberry
Chandler Hitting At A .555 Figure
Bob Chandler pitcher and utility man for the Decatur scholastics sits at a .555 batting pace. He raised his average Friday by going 3 for 3 at Hartselle. When not pitching the big fellow covers infield and outfield, keeping him in the lineup regularly.
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Bob Chandler
Decatur Scholastics
Agate
Chandler
Hartselle
Sewell Hero as Cadets Drop 6 5 to Nobles
Truett Sewell starred for the Aniston Military Institute Cadets in a 6 to 5 loss to the Anniston Nobles. Sewell pitched well and collected three hits, including a double, in four at bats, sparking the team’s efforts.
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Sewell
Anniston Military Institute
Anniston Nobles
Truett Sewell
Young men of France are called seven colors at twenty one
A clipped line notes a phrase about French youths and a shift at age twenty one, implying a change in how young men are addressed or categorized. The terse wording offers little context or attribution.
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France
Front And Back Numbers On Northwestern Football Jerseys
In Chicago on May 6, Northwestern plans jerseys 20 inches high with numbers on both front and back. Coach Dick Hanley says the change will help fans identify ball carriers and follow plays more easily during next season.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Dick Hanley
Boxmen Rally Seals First Win Of Season Over Jays
In a Malone Park game, Decatur Boxmen shift momentum with a sixth inning six run rally to take their first win. Barfield and Jacobs started strong, Jays’ Walker homered with a double, triple and single, while both pitchers endured the late surge as defense faltered.
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Decatur
Jaceans
Malone Park
Barfield
Jacobs
Walker
Jays
Yesterday's Results Show New Orleans and Memphis Dominance
In New Orleans, the Braves defeated Atlanta 6 to 1 while Mobile beat Birmingham 2 to 1. Memphis posted an 11 to 6 win against Chattanooga, correcting a rough start with strong offensive output.
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New Orleans
Atlanta
Mobile
Birmingham
Memphis
Chattanooga
Where They Play Today Chattanooga at Nashville
Games scheduled include Chattanooga vs Nashville in a regional matchup, with Atlanta visiting Birmingham and Little Rock taking on New Orleans.
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Chattanooga
Nashville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Little Rock
New Orleans
Philadelphia and Detroit Rout Opponents in Scores
In a set of games listed, Philadelphia beat St Louis 2 0, Detroit defeated Boston 10 2, Cleveland topped Washington 1 9, and New York triumphed over Chicago 8 3. Strong sports action with multiple teams and final tallies.
New York at Chicago and other NBA matchups listed
A series of matchups shows New York visiting Chicago, Washington traveling to Cleveland, Philadelphia playing St. Louis, and Boston hosting Detroit in the latest slate of games. Strong teams and venues implied by the listings.
St Louis Triumphs in Defeating New York 9 to 7
The game ended with St Louis scoring 9 and New York 7. Pittsbugh contributed 7 while Boston recorded 2 and Brooklyn 4. Cincinnati tallied 1 in a high scoring ball matchups with multiple city teams.
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St. Louis
New York
Pittsbugh
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Indianapolis at Milwaukee and other road games
Matchups list shows Indianapolis visiting Milwaukee, Louisville traveling to Kansas City, Columbus at St Paul, and Toledo at Minneapolis in this slate of basketball showdowns.
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American Ass
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Louisville
Seeman
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Chorus Is Heard By Bonanza Chorus at Holly Pond
The Bonanza chorus of Decatur delighted a large audience at Holly Pond singing Sunday appearing on the program in a series of selections.
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Bonanza Chorus
Decatur
Holly Pond
Brazilian bandit terrorizes five states for a century
A legendary outlaw near Pernambuco, Brazil, has evaded capture since 1920, terrorizing five states and remaining at large for over a century amid ongoing pursuit.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
BARONS BUMPED IN SCRAP WITH BEARS
Birmingham fell again to Mobile Bears 2 to 1 as seven Bear hits sped past Slim Love. Johnson held eight Baron hits, Lefty Fuhr pitched well for the Pels and New Orleans beat the Crackers 6 to 1 with Anderson collecting three of four. Milstead starred for Those Vols as the Travelers lost 7 to 1. Memphis swept a twin bill over New Orleans 11 to 0 and 6 to 3, with Jeanes homering in the second game. Chattanooga totaled five hits in each contest.
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Birmingham
Mobile Bears
Bears
Slim Love
Johnson
Lefty Fuhr
New Orleans
Crackers
Anderson
Fuhr
Atlanta
Milstead
Vols
Travelers
Hughes
Klinger
Memphis
Noogans
Jeanes
Chattanooga
Burleson Steps In Hitting Role For Hosierymen
John Burleson, longtime Tennessee Valley player, debuted this season with the Cooper-Wells team in the Industrial circuit. In four at bats on Saturday he collected four hits, signaling a strong return to form. Renowned in past years as a top amateur hitter, Burleson’s surge promises a big year ahead for fans.
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John Burleson
Tennessee Valley
Cooper-Wells Crew
John
Burleson
Decatur Beats Morgan County High 7-2 in Hartselle
Decatur tallied 13 hits and rode a late scoring burst to defeat Morgan County High 7-2 at Hartselle. Bob Chandler dominating on the mound held Morgan County to five hits while collecting three hits for Decatur.
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Decatur
Morgan County High Lads
Hartselle
Bob Chandler
Morgan Lads
Chandler
Scout Executive to Meet Westside Boy Scout Troop
The newly organized Westside Boy Scout troop will meet at Westside church on Tuesday at 4 o clock. E. C. Hunt, scout executive of the Tennessee Valley council, will attend to meet with the troop.
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Westside
E. C. Hunt
Tennessee Valley Council
Relief Work Report Delivers Aid in Florida Alabama Flood
The American Red Cross reported navy aviators distributed relief supplies to refugees in western Florida and southern Alabama after floods. Navy airplanes made 113 flights totaling 15,000 miles from Pensacola station carrying bread, mail, canned goods, potatoes, blankets, children's clothing, and newspapers valued at about 1 million dollars.
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Washington
Navy
Florida
Alabama
American Red Cross
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Colonel Butler To Visit Connecticut Mills Properties
Colonel Butler, president of the Connecticut Mills company, is due here midweek for an inspection visit to local properties of the company.
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Colonel Butler
Butler
Connecticut Mills Company
Zane Grey Known in New Zealand as A Fisherman
American novelist Zane Grey is widely recognized in New Zealand for his fishing skills and public passion for angling, highlighted by local press and cultural notices during his visits and promotional events.
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Zane Grey
New Zealand
Funniest Play On Diamond Tossed Up Here
In a humorous Saturday clash Tillie Walker and Orman Brown collided while chasing a fly. Brown secured the ball claiming a put-out but both players fell. The ball then cracked and sailed to right field, leaving Brown and Walker dazed yet continuing the game.
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Tillie Walker
Orman Brown
Jaceans
Brown
Walker
Reverend L F Goodwin Returns Home After Service
Rev L F Goodwin former pastor now of Edgewood Birmingham returns to his home today after attending funeral services for Mrs Anna Goodman this past Sunday in Birmingham.
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L. F. Goodwin
Edgewood
Birmingham
Anna Goodman
Decatur Athlete Transferred to Lawrenceburg Station
Former Decatur athlete described as moving to Lawrenceburn after a brief time in the city over Sunday. The report notes Alford is now stationed at Lawrenceburn, with Tana also referenced in connection to the shift.
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B. Ae
Decatur
Mr. Alford
Lawrenceburn
Tana
Dodgers Beat Reds 4-1 as Vance Notches Win
Dazzy Vance earned his third victory of the season by limiting Cincinnati to four hits as the Dodgers won 4-1. Glenn Wright appeared in his Dodgers debut with two hits including a homer with a man aboard. Pirates defeated Boston 7-2 aided by a triple play and three double plays. St Louis edged the Giants 9-7 with a late rally in the eighth and ninth, Chick Hafey driving in four for the Cards. Douthit homered for St Louis while Travis Jackson went deep for the Giants. Alexander left in the ninth for a pinch batter, relieved by Sherdel.
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Dazzy Vance
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Glenn Wright
Pirates
Boston
Grimes
Bucs
St. Louis
Giants
Cards
Chick Hafey
Douthit
Travis Jackson
Alexander
Sherdel
Alex
Ground Rule Forces Collar and Tie Golf Club
In Seghill England on May 6 a nine hole golf course for miners and their wives is under construction. Men must shave wear a collar and tie to play and a professional will coach them. About 150 members already joined at a subscription of 12 cents a week.
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Seghill
England
Fishing Thrives After Tide Recession At Hampton Roads
HAMPTON ROADS VA May 6 Fishing has been good here with thousands of croakers stranded in shallow water. The beach crew at the naval air station caught 800 fish in three days using only their hands.
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Hampton Roads
Naval Air Station
Cooper-Wells Hosierymen Edge Connecticut Mill 11 9
Cooper-Wells Hosierymen won their first industrial league game of the season 11 to 9 over the Connecticut Mill men. Orr and Pickens shared goaltending duties as both teams delivered hard hitting in a see-saw contest with the Hosierymen’s revamped attack breaking through repeatedly.
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Cooper-Wells Hosierymen
Connecticut Millmen
Orr
Pickens
Babe Ruth Blasts Fourth Homer Off Grady Adkins
Babe Ruth hit his fourth homer of the season Sunday delivering a first inning shot off White Sox pitcher Grady Adkins with Koenig aboard.
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Babe Ruth
Grady Adkins
White Sox
Koenig
Walberg Dominates Browns in 2-0 Athletics Win
Walberg pitched a masterful one hitter as the Athletics blanked Cleveland 2-0 while Gray and Blaeholder held the Browns to six hits. The Tigers crushed Boston 10-2 as Red Sox pitchers yielded 15 hits. Washington miscues helped Cleveland edge a 1-0 win despite two hits by Ad Liska. The Yankees outslugged the White Sox 8-3 behind Lazzeri and Ruth, with Pipgras allowing ten Sox hits.
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Walberg
Browns
Macks
Athletics
Gray
Blaeholder
Tigers
Boston
Red Sox
Gehringer
MacManus
Prudhomme
Ad Liska
Cleveland
Washington
Tribe
Bib Falk
Yanks
White Sox
Record Is Good At Present For Locals
The Decatur scholastics baseball record stands at seven wins and two losses in nine starts. This week adds three games against strong teams, increasing pressure on the locals as they hold a .777 winning percentage.
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Decatur
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Degatur
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Whitman Real Estate & Insurance Agency
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Union Transfer Company
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Detroit
National League Club
Pittsburgh
Hosierymen
Hartselle Lads
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PSL. & N Mma
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