Blue Devils Fall In Extra Innings Thriller
In a twelve inning game at Alabama Park Decatur Blue Devils lose 13 to 11 to Lawrenceburg after leading early. Claude McMurtrie had five hits for the Blue Devils, Skelton and Runnebam both pitched well for Lawrenceburg, while Smith and Briscoe split mound duties for Decatur.
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Blue Satans
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Tennesseans
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Cook If
Young
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Lindsey Onbeatriee Jenkins
Gray
Wateetes Kirkeavecere
Casteel
Ovesdesene
Briez on Sports Briez Talks Big Moves in 1940s NYC
Eddie Brie tz reports on potential signings and trades across baseball and boxing circles. Larry MacPhail considers Brooklyn Montreal farm transfers via Long Island with Yankee and Giant consent. Braddock promotion looms. Paterson, Ambers and Jenkins link to Giants. Baer spurns guaranteed wrestling money. Harmond, Michigan star, seek s meals while awaiting
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New York
Larry MacPhail
Will Denter
Brooklyn
Montreal
Long Island
Minerva
Yankees
Giants
James J. Braddock
Pat Paterson
N. J
Lou Ambers
Lew Jenkins
New York Football Giants
Max Baer
Tom Harmond
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Ruppert rifles loaded with blanks mystery explodes
By the way department raises questions over who loaded Ruppert rifles with blanks, triggering curiosity about the intention behind the apparent misfire. Local officials and witnesses weigh possible motives as investigators review lab reports and field tests.
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Golf Pro Cooper at Evanston Shares House with Dog Taffy
Harry Cooper leased a house in Evanston Illinois and found a cocker spaniel named Taffy accompanying him on standard equipment. The Kansas City Rosedales finished second in the ABC team event with 3 003 points but placed last in their own league. John J Hettche chairman of the Michigan boxing commission recalls a Louisville trip for the An gott Day fight and the derby. Evelyn Schott is the Illinois state trapshooting champion.
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Evanston, Ill
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Kansas City
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Theichigan Boxing Commission
Louisville
Colonel Winn
Illinois
Evelyn Schott
Belmon to Derby Traditions and New Field House Plans
Local letters recall Uncle Frankie Frisch and Belmont racing days while noting eight high class races with a $2000 handicap. Kansas State College invites reviews for a new field house as current capacity and enrollment are stated. The Cubs mourn fan Danny Cahill, and promoter Mike Jacobs faces financials amid cancellations.
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Detroit Olym Club
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Woman hurled skillet at husband then ringside fight follows
Reported incident notes Mrs. Lew Jenkins threw a frying pan at her husband but missed. Lew Jenkins seized the skillet and brought it into the boxing ring with him Friday night.
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Lew Jenkins
Lew
Arturo Godoy Turns Squat Tag Into Big Business
Arturo Godoy, set to meet Joe Louis in a rematch next month, parlayed a humble tag match into a lucrative business venture, expanding his profile in boxing circles and fueling excitement for the upcoming bout.
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Hank Rabin
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Arturo Godoy
Joe Louis
Baseball scores from today's games
In the National League New York beat Boston 3-2 and Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 5-3. Chicago won 7-5 over Pittsburgh while Cincinnati topped St Louis 7-4. AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 4 Boston 0 and Philadelphia 4 Washington 2. Chicago 4 Detroit 3 and St Louis 5 Cleveland 2. In the Southern Association Atlanta dominated Memphis 6-0, Knoxville drew 4-4 with New Orleans 1-2, Chattanooga blanked Little Rock 10-0, and Nashville lost to Birmingham 5-1-5.
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Washington Senators
Bimmie Runs In Belmont Teasing Greatness At Belmont
Belmont New York May 13 Bimmie and Bimelech dominate talk as Belmont starts its 24 day spring meeting. The three year old colt from Col Bradley seeks lasting glory after Preakness win and Derby defeat. Belmont on June 8 offers a similar field to Pimlico trial with Gallahadion and Midand in the mix.
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Pimlico
Midand
Gallahdion
Lanett Glee Club Plans Repeat Open-Air Concert
Lanett Alabama announces a second open-air performance by the Lanett High School glee club set for May 26 following a successful recent concert.
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Ala
Lanett High School Glee Club
Florence teen ends 12-year perfect school record
Robert Haygood of Florence R. P. D. 4 completed 12 years of elementary and high school with perfect attendance and no failures, never tardy.
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Florence
Ala
Robert Haygood
Truth You Know and the Truth You Need to Learn
A concise meditation attributed to George MacDonald contrasts the truth already known with the truth one must yet learn to fulfill and grow. The message emphasizes inner growth through disciplined pursuit of higher understanding.
Nashville Vols Dominate Twin Bill In Southern Association
At Nashville the Vols won 5-1 and 13-5 over Birmingham as they racked 27 hits to seize a strong lead in the Southern Association with 20 victories. In Memphis Emile Lochbaum of Atlanta pitched a shutout in the opener, 6-0, then Poindexter and Stout matched wits in the nightcap with Stout blanking the Crackers 4-0. Knoxville Smokies swept New Orleans 4-1 and 4-2 behind five-hit pitching by Jim Bivin and a two-hitter by Merritt Cain, moving Knoxville into fourth place. Wilfred Lefebvre shone in Little Rock’s 2-0 win over Chattanooga after Chattanooga took the opener 10-3.
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Birmingham
Memphis
Emile Lochbaum
Atlanta
Chicks
Jennings Poindexter
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Jim Bivin
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Sugar) Cain
Knoxville Smokies
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Alabama Postal Workers Convene in Birmingham
More than 1,000 postal workers are expected in Birmingham May 17 and 18 for the Alabama Federation of Allied Postal Workers annual convention. Clerks carriers supervisors and mechanics will attend representing multiple groups.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Federation of Allied Postal Workers
Christian Rules of Conduct Define True Success
Quote from Henry Martyn Field asserting that all worthwhile success is founded on Christian rules of conduct. The note emphasizes moral discipline as the basis of achievement.
Piedmont Politics Focus After May Day Primary
Municipal politics draw attention in Piedmont Alabama as officials note the May 21 mayor and other posts primary following the May 1 statewide democratic primary. The town's local races hinge on candidate selections and party positions.
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Piedmont
Ala
God’s Will and Trust in All Things
A short poetic reflection on faith and trust in divine providence. The speaker upholds that all exists by God’s design and remains good, urging childlike surrender to His overarching purpose.
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Local Social News From Morgan County And Decatur
Mr and Mrs James Waught of Decatur visited O O Waugh and daughters. Rev Hugh Mitchell visited Mrs W Mason in Decatur. C P Johnston called in Decatur. Co O Waugh and daughters Bertha and Lillie attended Friendship Decoration. Miss May England ill at home. Mrs Reba McGee of Winston spent Sunday with Lillie Waugh. O B Gilchrist C B Gilchrist and J E Johnston in Decatur. Nevel Miller returned home after teaching in Hartselle. Glenn Watkins and J R Edwards in Hartselle. Mr and Mrs Ben Blevins and Mrs Milton Blevins in Decatur. Mr and Mrs Joe Winton visited Hartselle. Ben Blevins did business in Hartselle. Mrs A R Smith and daughters Artie and Willie Ruth shopped in Hartselle. Mrs Mason treated for a fractured elbow in Hartselle. Grady Maxwell opened a new grocery in Carter Davis’ garage front part. He also
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Decatur
O. O. Waugh
Hugh Mitchell
W. E Mason
Baugh
C. P. Johnston
Co. O. Waugh
Bertha
Lillie Waugh
Friendship
May England
Reba McGee
Winston
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Hartselle
Glenn Watkins
J. R. Edwards
Ben Blevins
Milton Blevins
Joe Winton
A. R. Smith
Artie
Willie Ruth
Grady Maxwell
Carter Davis
Grady Opens New Gasoline and Cold Drinks Stand
Grady starts a fresh venture selling gasoline and cold drinks. Friends praise the fine young man and wish him success in his new business venture.
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Yanks Rise From Bottom to Shut Out Red Sox 4 0
The New York Yankees, after an eight game skid, defeated the Boston Red Sox 4 0 to reinforce their pennant chances. Red Ruffing allowed six hits with eight strikeouts and two walks as New York scored twice in the third, one in the seventh, and one in the eighth.
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Boys Find Dynamite in Vacant Lot
In Brain Rever Massachusetts on May 13 Mrs Mollie Lanrone followed her two sons and a friend outside after they sought matches to light firecrackers. She found the children had found three sticks of dynamite in a nearby vacant lot.
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Shirley Temple
20Th Century Fox Studio
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Star pupil Martha Wood named valedictorian at Andalusia High
Andalusia May 13 Martha Wood topped four years of flawless A grades at Andalusia High earning valedictorian honors as peers praised her academic record and leadership for the class's top graduation role.
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Andalusia
Ala
Martha Wood
Andalusia High School
Aged minister dies in Selma hospital
The Rev. W. J. Dunaway, 85, of Tyler and one of Dallas county's oldest Baptist ministers, died in a Selma hospital yesterday after an active life until two weeks ago. His long career reflected a belief that success rests on persistent effort and constant improvement.
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Ala
W. J.dunaway
Tyler
Dallas County
Mary Baker Eddy
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