Sports Notes and Player Bids Across the League
Br refs to player salaries and signings with Lodigiana earning 2500 in Philadelphia while DiMaggio hits 25,000. Mentions Grimes and Bruck, stagehand Derby withdrawal, intercollegiate baseball, Schissier moving to LA, Martin as comeback candidate, Begas securing Yankee role, Jeffcoat missing, Dean’s arm issues, Borowy flirting with clubs, Derby favorites, Sam Chapman bonus, Brewster’s long umpiring streak, baseball fever in Connecticut, church meeting funds for local team, Oakland Budge rumors, and Joe Marty praised as center fielder material.
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Earle Sande
Pitt
Carnegie Tech
Paul Schissier
Oregon
Brooklyn Dodger
Los Angeles
Cardinal
Stu Martin
Joe Begas
Browns
Anks
George Jeffcoat
Dodger
Burleigh Grimes
Luke Hamlin
Pittsburgh
Luke
Pirates
St. Louis
Dizzy Dean
Hank Borowy
Fordham
Fighting
Bull Lea
Hoss
Chief
California
Athletics
Sam Chapman
Fd Brewster
Western Union
Yankee
Polo Grounds
Yankee Stadium
Connecticut
West Burke
Mothers' Day service aims to aid transport for mothers
Rev J H Chitwood of Central Methodist will deliver a message to mothers on Mothers Day. Red or white rose buds will be at the door for all those in them. Mothers without transport are urged to telephone 301 Saturday 3011 and they will be called Sunday morning.
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J. H. Chitwod
Central Methodist Church
Tales in Tidbits Indians Catch Something From Wutt Old Os
Indians shake off sleep and rally behind a spirited performance as spring training stories swirl. The squad, led by confident play, shows signs of improving cohesion and potential pennant push.
Indians Show Fresh Spirit and New Thinking in Cleveland
New York reports say the Cleveland Indians display renewed spirit and improved thinking under Oscar Vitt as they pursue a pennant, with Sammy Hale stabilizing the second base and Ken Keltner delivering a life like rookie surge. Vitt’s leadership sparks on and off the bench, notably after a Detroit series where Keltner homered for two runs but received no applause until Vitt spoke. Milnar debuts as a key reliever in a tense late game against the Tigers, preserving a 4 to 5 lead and triggering a celebratory shower.
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New York
Cleveland Indians
Lake Erie
Indians
Sammy Hale
Oscar Witt
Old Os
Walter Johnson
Steve O'Neill
Detroit
Oscar
Kenneth Keltner
Tigre
Keltner
Oscar Vitt
Vitt
Gutzon Borglum
Dakota
Vite
Meiner
Coe
Tigers
Lake Front
Harder
Tiger
al Milnar
Dixie Walker
Charley Gehringer
Hank Greenberg
Greenberg
Young al
Southern League Leaders per Associated Press
Batting leaders include Bloodworth Chattanooga and McDougal Birmingham. Home runs led by Mauldin Atlanta with 5, GF Richards Atlanta 4, Parks Nashville 4. Rbi tops Mauldin Atlanta 21, Lipscomb Little Rock 19. Stolen bases Campbell Little Rock 7, Bush Memphis 5. Double plays Little Rock and Nashville 24 each. Runs scored Atlanta 113, Little Rock 105. Least opponent runs Little Rock 68, Memphis 86.
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Bloodworth
Chattanooga
McDougal Birmingham
Campbell
Mauldin
Atlanta
Richards
Parks
Nashville
George
New Orleans
Lipscomb
Little Rock
Bush
Memphis
Coaches to Discuss SEC Scheduling for Memphis
Memphis Tenn May 6 Southeastern conference football coaches will meet with the Memphis intercollegiate football committee to discuss scheduling of conference games for 1939 1940 and 1941. Invited coaches include Frank Thomas Alabama Ray Morrison Vanderbilt Major Robert Neyland Tennessee Harry Mehre Ole Miss Ike Nelson Mississippi State and Jack Meagher Auburn.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southeastern Conference
Memphis Intercollegiate Football Committee
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Rob‘ert’ Neyland
Tennessee
Harry Mehre
Ole Miss
Ike Nelson
Mississippi State
Jack Meagher
Auburn
Indians and Giants Fail To Hold Openers In Early Series
The Indians lose to the Senators 1-0 in 13 innings and then fall 8-6 as Washington mounts a sweep. The Giants drop two of three at Cincinnati after an initial hot start at the Polo Grounds. A Cubs rout of the Phillies and other results highlight a red‑hot early season with DiMaggio homers for the Yankees and hard‑fought battles across the league.
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Sid Feder
Associated Press
Cleveland Indians
Bill Terry
Giants
Little Birdies
Terry
Terriers
Brooklyns
Phillies
Cleveland
Witt
Washington
Senators
Vitt Warriors
Giant
Polo Grounds
Bronx
Phils
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Crosley Field
Car
Harry Gillibert
Reds
Mel Ott Terry
Chicago Cubs
Indians
Tribe
Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Browns
Rudy York
Detroi Tigers
Beston Red Sox
George Tebbetts
Ben Chapman
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Gabler
Connie Mack
Red Lucas
Pep Young
Pirates
Brooklyn
Milt Shoffner
Boston Bees
St. Louis Cardinals
Lookouts Edge Barons 5 4 in Tight Chattanooga Win
Chattanooga Lookouts defeated the Birmingham Barons 5 to 4 as pitching and timely hitting carried the game. Alexander stole home in the sixth to tie 4 4 before Lanahan doubled and Miles drove in the winner in the seventh. Rain delayed New Orleans Atlanta. Memphis edged Knoxville 2 1. Little Rock beat Nashville 6 1.
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Chattanooga Lookouts
Birmingham Barons
Barons
Weinert Lanahan
Chattanooga
Dooley
Birmingham
Alexander
Lanahan
Miles
Memphis
Knoxville
Little Rock
Nashville
Frank Veverka
Memphis Southpaw
Littl Rock Travelers
Rodda
Parks
Vols
First Rule of Golf Swing Demonstration by Alex Morrison
Alex Morrison emphasizes taking care of the swing as the key to better play. He describes guiding a pupil to use a relaxed easy swing on early shots to keep distance controlled, leading to improved form and steady progress over the first six holes.
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Alex Morrison
Sixty Schools of County Close
Sixty four elementary schools in the county, including 48 white and 16 negro, will close this afternoon after completing the seven months term. Elementary classes in high schools will also suspend though high school terms run until May 20.
Fire destroys garage housing Orient truck
Orient firemen requested aid from Greenfield as a garage housing the Orient truck burned. No injuries reported. Fire departments battled the flames on May 6 in Ore nt, Iowa.
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Orent
Orient
Greenfield
Probable Derby Starters in Louisville Field Revealed
Louisvilles Derby lineup lists probable starters for tomorrow with owners, jockeys and odds. The report details the owner names the jockeys and their anticipated chances as the Kentucky Derby approaches.
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Louisville
Where to Find Fish Compiled by Alabama Dept of Conservation
The warden reports weekend fishing in Alabama shows bass, crappie, bream, and catfish active across multiple creeks and rivers. Notable spots include Wheeler Lake, Flint Creek, Mulberry River, Paint Rock, Swan Creek, Shoal Creek, Tennessee River in Marshall County, Lake Lahoosage, Warrior River, Little Shoals, Yellow Creek, and other waters with live bait, plugs, and flies driving strong catches. Weekend conditions vary by location but overall outlook is favorable or improving.
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Wheeler Lake
Flint Creek
Cotaco Creek
Foxey Creek
Morgan County
Mulberry River
Cullman County
Flint River
Madison County
Indian Creek
Paint Rock River
Jackson County
Coon Creek
Jackson
Swan Creek
Limestone County
White Lake
Shoal Creek
Marshall County
Short
Same
Short Creek
Tennessee River
TVA
Guntersville
Little River
Cherokee County
Warden
Lake Lahoosage
DeSoto River
DeKalb County
Purdy
Warrior River
Jefferson County
Little Shoals
Big Shoals
Yellow Creek
Tuscaloosa
Walker County
Finley
Wade's Lake
Tallapoosa
Cleburne
Coosa
Jackson Takes Hit And Run Honors In Alabama Action
In Montgomery, Alabama on May 6 a Jackson team routed three Montgomery pitchers 15 to 2 as they piled up 18 hits. Anniston beat Pensacola 7 to 6 while Selma beat Meridian 8 to 2. Gadsden made four errors in a 7 to 1 loss to Mobile, and multiple scorers noted scoring rallies across the league.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jackson
Southeastern
Senators
Ogden
Cannon
Carpenter
Anniston
Pensacola Fliers
North Alabamians
Stepp
Hargraves
Thernes
Selma Leafs
Pensacola
Meridian
Scrappers
Mobile
Gadsden
Gardener
Shippers
Wrigley Still Happy With Dean Deal For Cubs
Chicago May 6 Dizzy Dean despite a sore arm remains a bargain at 185000 in Phil Wrigley books. Wrigley said the deal stays good and it hasn t harmed the club noting Stainback Shoun and Davis were sent with cash to St Louis. He prefers Dean over Davis at his best.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Phil K. Wrigley
California
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
Dizgrid
Stainback
Shaun
Dean
Davis
Tuck Stainback
Clyde Shoun
Curt Davis
Cub
St. Louis
Kentucky Derby Field Grows Thin as Stagehand Withdraws
Louisville racing scene awaits the 64th Kentucky Derby with Fighting Fox and Bull Lea as favorites. Stagehand's withdrawal narrows a small field expected to include up to eight contenders amid hopeful weather and a 4 30 p m Central Standard Time post.
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Aristides
Fighting Fox
William Woodward
New York
Bull Lea
Warren Wright
Chicago
Earl Sande
Maxwell Howard
Blue Grass
Ethel V. Mars
Mountain Ridge
Bert Friend
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Lookouts
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Bobby Dotter
Alfred Robertson
Alabama Dept. OF Conservation
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