Briez Chats About Sports and Boxing Circles
Celebrity sports chatter from Eddie Brietz covers boxing trades and manager antics. Notes Ross as a likely favorite while betting on Armstrong, mentions Joe Vosmik negotiating a three-club contract, and cites Helen Wills Moody’s Wimbledon prospects among other sports gossip and promoter plans.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Ross
Armstrong
Joe Vosmik
Red Sox
Indians
Browns
Helen Wills Moody
George Hudson
Berkeley
Calif
Helen
Senorita Anita Lizana
Chile
Pensacola Takes Lead With 8 5 Victory Over Montgomery
In Montgomery on May 17 the Pensacola Fliers strengthened their league lead with an 8 to 5 win over the Montgomery Bombers. Montgomery opened with a two run edge before Pensacola responded with a burst in the following innings. Selma Leafs overwhelmed Mobile 13 to 3 as Decker held Mobile to six hits. Meridian defeated Anniston to rise to sixth place. Scrappers rallied late to win after trailing by one.
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Montgomery
Ala
Pensacola Fiers
Montgomery Bombers
Fliers
Selma Leafs
Mobile
Shippers
Decker
Meridian
Anniston
Rams
Schwartz
Scrappers
Isder
Batling Bow Boxer James Hambright Injured by Car
In Birmingham Alabama on May 17 James G. Hambright the blind boxer known as Batling Bow was hospitalized with a back injury after being knocked down by an automobile. Hospital reports described his condition as not serious as he had undergone multiple operations in Memphis to restore his sight.
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Birmingham
Ala
James G. Hambright
Bow
Hambright
Memphis
West Place to Win Flag West Place to Win Flag
The Yankees and Giants press a pennant race as the western clubs defend their spots. Cleveland and Chicago challenge in the east west schedule amid a crowded standings picture with Boston and Washington close behind. Indians beat Athletics 4 3 in ten innings as Hale Heath combo drives the winning run.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, Jr
Associated Press
Joseph Vincent McCarthy
New York Yankees
Joe
Cleveland
Boston Red Sockers
Yanks
Washington
Red Sox
Chicago
St. Louis
New York Giants
Giants
Cholly Grimm
New York
Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Tribe
Senators
Detroit
Stars of Yesterday: MacFayden lifts Bees past Dodgers in five four
Danny MacFayden allowed six hits and hit a double to ignite a late rally as the Bees defeated the Dodgers 5-4. Odell Hale had a key single and two doubles, with the second two-bagger setting up the winning run in the 10th inning in the A's loss to Cleveland 4-3. Herschel Martin led Philadelphia with a single, triple and homer in a 12-3 win over the Giants. Rudy York drove in five with a single and a grand slam, powering Detroit past Washington 13-7.
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Vernon Kennedy
Detroit
Rudy York
Charley Gehringer
Giants
Cubs
Phillies
Hal Schumacher
Chuck Klein
Gene Corbett
Herschel Martin
Pinky Whitney
Associated Press
Danny MacFayden
Bees
Dodgers
Odell Hale
Indians
Athletics
Tigers
Senators
Poultry Researchers Claim Colorful Egg Food Technique
Poultry researchers report a method that makes hens lay eggs of any color on demand. The research outlines a dietary approach claimed to control shell hue with predictable results.
Minnesota Muskies Gifted to Lake Waters
J O Nelson Minnesota's fish propagation chief runs a portable muskellunge hatchery at Belle Train lake. Five giant female muskies yielded eggs in Sand river near Nevis. Fry hatched in 20 jars then reared in a 12 acre pond, fed minnows and shiners as they grow, and will be planted in Belle Train, Boulder and Mantrap lakes by fall to escape predators.
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Minnesota
Belle Train
Boulder
Mantrap
Southern League Leaders Report
Mauldin of Atlanta leads home runs with five and 25 RBIs as Reese of Memphis also has 25. Campbell of Little Rock and Bush of Memphis top steals with eight and none respectively, while Spin of Nashville has 40 double plays. Atlanta counts 173 runs while Birmingham 160 and Memphis 183 in the league.
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Mauldin
Atlanta
Gill
Chattanooga
Reese
Memphis
Campbell
Little Rock
Bush
Nashville
Birmingham
Rock
Selma Public School Marks 100th Anniversary
Selma Alabama celebrates a century of public education as the Dallas county school traces its origin to 1838 when the Ladies Education Society started an operation with two teachers, a man and his wife, in a small building.
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Selma
Ala
Ladies’ Education Society
Dallas County
Tip Creek chubs survival tip in river water
The note advises that Tip Creek chubs remain alive indefinitely when kept in a clean tub with four inches of natural river water. It warns they typically die if purified tap water is used.
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Tip Creek
Record Saltwater Tarpon Tops 350 Pound Mark
The largest saltwater tarpon on record weighed over 350 pounds and was netted by Indians in 1921 at Hillsboro River Inlet in Florida.
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Hillsboro River Inlet
Florida
Major League Leaders and Top Batters Listed
National League leaders include Medwick and Moore atop batting. Ott leads runs and strong showings from Galan and Foxx highlight the season. Pitching leaders feature Melton and Grove with strong records as Cronin and Cronnin show up in various categories. Cadets at West Point Military academy get haircuts once a week, whether they need them or not.
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West Point Military Academy
Admiral Pick Over Biscuit in Belmont Showdown
New York May 117 War Admiral remains the firm favorite to win the 100000 Belmont stake at Belmont Park on May 30 over Seabiscuit. A eastern bettor placed 20000 on War Admiral for 12000 profit as odds widened to 75. Both horses train well with no illnesses, and trainer George Conway plans a final workout before race day.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Seabiscuit
Belmont Park
Belmont
War Admiral
George Conway
Gunther vs O Mahoney set at legion arena in two falls bout
Art O Mahoney and Bullet Joe Gunther clash tonight in a two out of three falls match at the legion arena. The semi final features Billy McEwen versus Roy Welch. Gunther and wife Manda plan June trip to New York to see the heavyweight title fight.
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Art O'Mahoney
Bullet Joe Gunther
Nashville
Legion Arena
Gunther
O'Mahony
Billy McEwen
Roy Welch
Louisville
Joe Gunther
Manda
California
Gunthers
Huffman, Ala
New York
Huffman
Ala
Waite Hoyt Released By Dodgers Ends Major League Career
Waite Hoyt, once a Yankee pitching star and schoolboy wonder, was released by the Brooklyn Dodgers as veteran left the majors at age 38. He and Heinie Manush were cut loose, Hoyt citing a preference for radio work and other talents. General Manager Larry MacPhail said Hoyt no longer has it, ending a career that spanned Tigers, Athletics, Giants and multiple Dodgers stints after World Series glory with the Yankees.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Waite Hoyt
Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Heinie Manush
Manush
Hoyt
Larry MacPhail
The
Dodgers
Giants
Babe Ruth
Bob Meusel
Whitey Witt
Wally Pipp
Yanks
Tigers
Athletics
Feet and socks for better golf swing
Alex Morrison urges golfers to focus on foot comfort as the base of a better swing. He recommends woolen socks of medium to heavy weight, layered as needed, and notes many shoes accommodate thicker socks for comfort during long rounds.
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Alex Morrison
Lew Lehr
King Features, Inc
Golden Era Substitutes Shine In Modern Sports
In a brisk survey of postwar sport the piece argues today’s performers rival past icons. It highlights War Admiral, Seabiscuit, Louis, Dempsey, Feller, Budge, Wills, Ouimet, Snead and more as a second golden age in turf, ring, and court while a Belmont money race and Davis Cup hints loom.
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Belmont
Sir Barton
Sun Beau
Schmeling
Louis
Baseball scores roundup from major leagues
Memphis edged Atlanta 7 to 6 and Little Rock beat Chattanooga 4 to 0. Boston won 5 to 4 in a separate game while Philadelphia blanked New York 12 to 3. In the American League Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3 and Detroit beat Washington 13 to 7.
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Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Local NBA Tonight Showdowns Across Cities
Knoxville visits Birmingham while Atlanta clashes with Memphis. Chattanooga plays Little Rock and Nashville hosts New Orleans. Pittsburgh faces Boston, Cincinnati meets Philadelphia, Chicago plays New York, St. Louis hosts Brooklyn, New York visits St. Louis, Philadelphia battles Cleveland, and Washington travels to Detroit. Boston plays Chicago.
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Atlanta
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Nashville
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Wees
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Eee
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Selma Golf Meet Opens with Noted Contenders
Selma Alabama May 17 Qualifying for the championship flight in the Selma Country Club tenth annual invitational golf tournament begins Thursday. Contenders from Mississippi and Alabama include Gene Vinson Sam Perry Harry Pritchett Hal Williams Gordon Smith Dr Blue Harris Gus Shea Charley Ball William S Truby and many others. The state tournament runs May 31 through June 1 2 3 at Selma.
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Ala
Selma Country Club
Gene Vinson
Meridian
Miss
Sam Perry
Birmingham
Harry Pritchett
Hal Williams
Tuscaloosa
Gordon Smith
Mobile
Blue Harris
Gus Shea
Charley Ball
William S. Truby
Scudday Horner
Weldon Doe
Bill Wyker
A. C. Bailey
Decatur
Frank Litz
Warren Smith
Gadsden
Neil Collins
Files Crenshaw
Izzy Berman
Montgomery
Dick Weddington
Wally Epps
Rob Oswell
Hugh Morrow
Jimmy Hicks
Johnny Thames
Melvin Lyons
Horace Culver
Dencan McDavid
Pensacola
Auburn Blue With Sprinkle Crippled Ahead of Meet
Auburns star vaulter and jumper David Sprinkle is out with a torn ankle ligament after last Saturdays win over Georgia Tech. Coach Wilbur Hutsell said a Friday/Saturday return would be a surprise as Sprinkle relies on crutches today. He has vaults over 13 feet and broad jumps around 23 feet, last year placing second in both events at the SEC meet.
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Auburn
Ala
Birmingham
David Sprinkle
Sprinkle
Plainsmen
Georgia Tech
Wilburt Hutsell
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