Noogans tie record with six double plays to down Vols 4 2
Chattanooga club ties world record for double plays in a game as Noogans defeat Nashville Vols 4 to 2. Frey yields little support as Vols hit into double plays. Partridge may rejoin lineup today boosting Vol attack. Barons and Crackers rally with 31 hits in 10 10 tie. Claybaugh leads Barons with five hits.
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Cullman Bearcats Visit Decatur in Close Clash
Cullman Bearcats arrive to challenge Decatur scholastic after a 9 8 defeat earlier this year. Coach Kerby undecided if game will be Thursday or Friday, aiming to play in Malone Park at 3 30 pm Thursday afternoon. Final decision likely late today as schedule shifts for Anniston Cadets visit.
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Kentucky Derby Long History Drives 3-Year-Old Hope
Louisville May 8. Fifty four contenders prepare for the Derby with nominations closed February 6 totaling 159 entries, the smallest field since 1925. Reigh Count last year’s winner earned 55375. Blue Larkspur and Clyde Van Dusen listed as top contenders. betting centers on stable entries, and filly winners are rare with Regret the only winner in 54 years.
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Anniston Cadets Bring Strong Team to Malone Park
The Anniston Cadets led by Truett Sewell visit Malone Park to play the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce team Friday at 3:30 PM before heading to Tennessee. Sewell will likely pitch for Anniston after completing service at the military academy.
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Kenna Returns to Miller's Fold in Minor Leagues
Eddie Kenna, once a Washington prospect and Vol, heads back to the Miller fold with Miller’s recruits. Once highly touted, he attracted little notice on the way back to the minors. Sports writers question why his major league potential dimmed.
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Washington
Miller
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Huntsville Beats Decatur In Diamond Contest 8 5
Huntsville High varsity edged Decatur 8 to 5 at Malone Park after miscues by Huie and eight Decatur errors. Huntsville fielded better with three errors while both sides collected eight hits. Cottrell delivered a triple to spark the Huntsville offense.
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Jones To Handle Tickets For Fight In Huntsville
Tickets for the Sergeant Sammy Baker Irish Tommy Jordan boxing event set for May 23 in Huntsville go on sale today through T. M. Jones at the Madison County Post office. A special section for Decatur fans is available in the big stadium, with limited seats due to heavy advance sales.
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Plan To Motor To Kentucky Derby Plan To Motor To Kentucky Derby
A plan to motor to the Kentucky Derby draws attention as Decatur residents prepare for the event. Notable participants mentioned include W. W. Pussell and others linked to local preparations.
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Derby Plans at Louisville Hotels Grow Uncertain
In Louisville on May 8 a fragmented report notes hotel plans for the derby are unsettled with unclear preparations and expectations, mentioning bad choices or conditions impacting the event.
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Booth becomes Yale three-sport captain in 1932
Albert B. Booth Jr., Yale freshman star, breaks Yale records as the first to captain three Yale teams including football basketball and baseball. At 20, 5 ft 7 in, 145 pounds, he plays quarterback in football forward in basketball and shortstop in baseball. He also boots 60 yards on kickoffs and came from New Haven and Milford schools.
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Arena Enlarged for Waddell Cather Middleweight Tilt
Athens and Limestone county brace for a headline middleweight clash at the Athens fairground tomorrow night at 8. Waddell of Nashville visits Birmingham’s Cather, a rising Athens puncher who recently defeated Brick Williams. The program includes a battle royal and several preliminaries under American Legion auspices as the arena expands for anticipated crowds.
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Foreign Winner Is Sire 3 Eligibles
Omar Khayyam, the only foreign born colt to win the Kentucky Derby, adds a new distinction by having more of his offspring entered this year than any other former winner. Naishapur heads the Khayyam progeny, with two others represented by Oul Monsieur and Morvunson among entrants.
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J. J. Farrell
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Morsun
Mike Kelleys Millers Win Big in 8–1 Victory
Mike Kelleys Millers maintain top form with an 8 to 1 win over Toledo yesterday. Brillheart and Memphis figures featured in the Ameri Association contest.
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Brillheart
Memphis
Mammoth crowd overflows into AEW towns and benches
A large crowd swarmed into AEW venues, spilling onto streets and crowding seating areas, with fences and barriers strained. Organizers urged calm as security redirected attendees and police monitored crossings amid dense turnout and street congestion.
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Where They Play Today Chattanooga at Nashville
Chattanooga visits Nashville as part of a regional schedule with three other matchups on the slate. Atlanta heads to Birmingham, Memphis goes to Mobile, and Little Rock travels to New Orleans in a set of early season games.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s Games
Memphis defeated Mobile 5 to 2 while Chattanooga beat Nashville 4 to 2. New Orleans plated 12 runs against Little Rock for a 12 to 4 win, and Birmingham tied Atlanta 12 all after 10 innings.
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Matchups Set Across Cities In National Basketball Playoffs
New York faces St Louis in a marquee game while Washington travels to Detroit. Boston meets Cleveland and Philadelphia plays Chicago, shaping early tournament standings with high stakes and notable city lineups.
Baseball Scores Logged for Nine Teams in Nightaction
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 while Boston posted a 5 to 4 win over Cleveland. Detroit ousted Washington 3 to 2 and New York edged St. Louis 6 to 5 in a busy schedule.
Baseball scores from early season games
The results show Boston defeating St Louis 8 to 5, Chicago beating Brooklyn 9 to 4, Pittsburgh over New York 3 to 2, Philadelphia winning 6 to 4, and Cincinnati prevailing 4 to 4 in a slate of early season matchups.
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Local Matchups Across Midwestern Cities
Louisville faces Kansas City as Toledo visits Minneapolis and Columbus travels to St. Paul while Indianapolis plays Milwaukee in a set of regional basketball games.
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Locals Plan Trip To Elkmont Today
Decatur planned to leave this afternoon for Elkmont to face Limestone County High School if the weather improved. Coach Kerby appeared undecided in the morning about the trip and Chandler was scheduled to pitch if the weather allowed the game to proceed.
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Decatur star Bob Chandler keeps .500 hitting pace
Bob Chandler of the Decatur scholastics continued a .500 hitting streak yesterday against Huntsville, going 2 for 4. The slugger previously hit .555 and remains the team’s hardest hitter despite a muted overall output.
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Chandler
Yankees Take A.L. Lead With 6-5 Win Over Browns
The Yankees climbed to first in the American League after a 6 to 5 victory over the Browns. Babe Ruth hit his fifth homer of the season and Bill Dickey added two more as Detroit’s and Washington’s games also featured, while Herb Pennock struggled on the mound.
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Corinth Beats Addison 9-6 in season opener at Addison ground
Corinth won the first game of the season against Addison 9 to 6 on Addison ground. Players and supporters claim the Corinth squad is much improved over recent teams and confident for the year ahead.
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Addison to Play Corinth Saturday in baseball clash
Addison baseball club will journey to Corinth next Saturday afternoon to avenge a loss from the prior week. The probable Corinth lineup includes Blair Bryant Jennings Buckelew T S Braswell Olen Braswell Eleven Edmondson and Rigby.
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