Pitching stars pace lively day in major league action
The National League staged a pitching rich day with two one hitters and a four hit game, plus a 12 inning Giants Cubs duel. Sambo Leslie's pinch hit in the 12th lifted the Giants 6-5 as Clay Bryant, Russ Bauers, and Dick Coffman shined in relief. Early Whithill matched the outing in the American League with a five to one win.
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The
National
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Sambo Leslie
Giants
Cubs
Cliff Melton
Tex Carleton
Joe Marty
Clay Bryant
Carleton
Melton
Dick Coffman
Bryant
Mc Ott
Leslie
Jack Russell
Ott
Russ Bauers
Pittsburgh
Boston Bees
Fid- Cardinals
Brooklyn
Paul Derringer
Cincinnati
Reds
Ma Phillies
Hugh
Fullerton, JR
Associated
Linus Frey
Cleveland
Whithill
Athletics
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Morgan County Alabama
Legal notice of mortgage sale under a 1931 mortgage to The Morgan County National Bank guardian for Horace O. Smith. The sale, at Morgan County Courthouse, Ferry Street, June 11 1938, will offer two parcels totaling 60 by 135 feet and 50 by 135 feet with described boundaries. May 10 1938. May 11 18 25.
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Morgan Couny National Bank
Smith
Emily L. Hamilton
T. M. Hamilton
Morgan County
Alabama
Horace O. Smith
Ferry Street
Lillian R
George A. Nelson
T. Woodruff
Section 23
Township 5
Section
Township
New York
United States Golf Association
Cherry Hills Club
Denver
Johnny Goodman
Chuck Kocsis
Frank Strafaci
U. S
Guardian seeks settlement of Mattie Young estate in Morgan County
In the Probate Court of Alabama Morgan County guardian I V Jolly seeks settlement of the estate of Mattie L Young non compos mentis. The hearing is set for May 27 1938 to review accounts vouchers and statements filed May 2 1938. Judge B L Malone notes the order and directs appearance to show cause why the settlement should not be passed.
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State of
Alabama
Morgan County
Mattie Young
I. V. Jolly
Mattie L. Young
For Rent Downstairs Apartment With Private Entry
Classified note offers a downstairs four room apartment with private entry and garage at 224 Jackson. No contact details provided.
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Jackson
Lehr Improves Swing With Paper Grip In Golf Session
Alex Morrison notes Lew Lehr relaxed weekly on golf for relief from showbiz duties. Lehr struggled with hand separation at the top of the backswing and corrected it by imagining a paper between hands, improving direction and yielding an 83 round though admitting several par fours were still giving trouble.
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Alex Morrison
Lew Lehr
Schmeling Returns to Training for Louis Fight
Max Schmeling began preparing for the June 22 heavyweight title bout in New York after a prior phantom training period. In Amsterdam he received a big reception from about 5,000 fans at the hunting lodge shared with Max Machon and Joe Jacobs, who praised the work ahead and his past knockout of Louis.
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Robert
McCormick
N. Y
Max _Schmeling
Joe Louis
New York
Schmeling
Adirondack
James J. Braddock
Jacobs
Amsterdam
Max
Loole
Louis
Teuton
Local Boy Wins Javelin Throw At Meet
Gene Jackson, former Decatur football player now at the University of Chattanooga, shifted to track after a spectator experience at a meet against Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. He entered the javelin contest in a later meet with Maryville College, winning with a throw of 160 feet 11 inches.
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Gene Jackson
Decatur
University of Chattanooga
Jackson
Tennessee Polytechnic Institute
Maryville Ballege
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed with Answers
Readable clues mix across and down with partial answers shown. The grid lists many numbers and stray letters. some entries include directions like across 28 and down 1. Abbreviations and garbled segments indicate a damaged puzzle page with unclear solution paths.
Briez Chats About Sports in New York column
A sport column from New York on May 18 explores baseball lore and players. Mentions Stanley Hack as a premier third baseman, Dizzy Dean and Tex Catton reuniting, War Admiral vs Seabiscuit talk, and notes on ball use and game quirks.
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New York
Cubs
Stanley Hack
Stanley
Leonard Crawley
North Carolina
Texas
Brooks Pepper
Cairo
W. Va
Jigger Statz
Dizzy Dean
Tex Carleton
Cardinals
Joe McCarthy
Arndt Jorgens
Browns
Arndt
Seabiscuit
Frank Wenchell
Tampa
Louis
Schmeling
Wenchell
Jack Miley
Pensacola Flier Victory Tightens SE League Standings
Pensacola defeated Montgomery 9-3 to edge within two games of first place Selma in the Southeastern League race. Selma blanked Mobile 3-0 behind a shutout by Pickens, while Meridian rallied to beat Anniston 10-5. Gadsden-Jackson game postponed due to rain.
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Montgomery
Ala
Penigacola
Montgomery Bombers
Selma Leafs
Selma
Mobile
Pickens
Leafs
Pavlige
Shoemaker
Meridian
Anniston Rams
Ram
Nethery
Hosierymen Ready to Face Goodyear Team Sunday
Alabama's Hosierymen vow revenge after a 17 to 6 loss last Sabbath to Goodyear Mill of Gadsden. The Hosierymen suffered costly miscues as Base hits flew, with Lefty Briscoe expected to start on the mound for the locals.
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Alabama
Goodyear Mill
Gadsden
Goodyear
Lefty Briscoe
David
Goliath
Tennessee patrol chief predicts lower 1938 traffic toll
Pye State highway patrol chief Joe Williams says more than 500 unfit drivers have already been barred from Tennessee highways. He predicts the 1938 toll will be far lower than last year.
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N. , Tenn
Pye
Joe Williams
Tennessee
Tales in Tidbits Champion Must Learn to Take the Razz
Joe DiMaggio handles jeers at Yankee Stadium as a case of A's and Al Simmons is recalled. Central Press Sports Editor Bill Braucher notes the crowd impulse and the star's poise amid taunts.
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Joe DiMaggio
Yankee Stadium
A’s
al Simmons
Bill Braucher
Central Press
di Magg
DiMaggio Booed as Pride and Pressure Hit the Yankees
In New York on May 18, fans turn on Joe DiMaggio amid a broader introspective take on holdouts and star treatment. Analysts debate whether his demand for pay reflects changing times and what path can recover fan respect and team unity.
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New York
Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
di Magg
Joe Gould
Court of Appeals Sets Aside Wilson Sentence
The Alabama Court of Appeals today set aside the five to ten year sentence given S. B. Wilson former Boaz bank president upon conviction of violating state banking laws. The ruling follows a conviction appeal and overturns the prior punishment.
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Montgomery
Ala
S. B. Wilson
Boaz Bank
Alabama Court of Appeals
Joe Gunther Beats O Mahoney In Local Wrestling Show
At Martin arena a large crowd watched Joe Gunther defeat Art O Mahoney in two falls after a lengthy opening bout and a rugged main event. Earlier, Billy McEwen and Roy Welch battled to a draw in a rough semi final while a 3 Kings act entertained the audience.
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Martin Arena
Joe Gunther
Art O’mahoney
Billy McEwen
Roy Welch
Child
McEwen
Welch
3 Kings
O’mahoney
Gunther
Joe
O'Mahoney
Met
Don Budge in Fine Fettle for European Foray
New York reports Don Budge trains at Forest Hills for a European tour and a potential Davis Cup bid. He shows sharp backhand and improved forehand ahead of pro turn next winter, with Gene Mako as doubles partner. Local experts foresee Budge beating Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry when he turns pro. Ralph Waldo Emerson entered Harvard at 14.
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New York
Don Budge
Forest Hills
Antiodes
Auckland
N. Z
Ellsworth Vines
Gene Mako
Ian Mako
Vines
Fred Perry
Southern League Leaders
The Associated Press compiles Southern League leaders by Charles H. Miller. Home runs: Mauldin Atlanta and Gill Chattanooga with 5. Runs batted in: Atlan ta 25 and Reese Memphis. Stolen bases: Senge Little Rock 8 and Bush Memphis 7. Double plays: Chattanooga 40 and Nashville 34. Runs scored: Atlanta 173 and Birmingham 167. Least opponent runs: Little Rock 88 and Memphis 123.
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Mauldin
Atlanta
Gill
Chattanooga
Reese
Memphis
Senge
Little Rock
Bush
Nashville
Birmingham
48 Women Begin Qualifying Round at Memphis Club
Rain halted play yesterday as 48 women golfers started the Memphis Country Club invitation tournament for the Margaret Gaunt trophy. Two matches are set for tomorrow with semi finals Friday and finals Saturday. defending champion is Marion Miley.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Country Club
Margearite Gaunt
Marion Miley
Escaped Convicts Back in Custody Near Columbia
Three convicted slayers who escaped Richland county jail and gained 16 hours of freedom were placed under heavy guard at the state penitentiary. The trio Herbert Moorman 41 Detroit George Wingard 19 Columbia and Clayton Crans 28 Rochester were apprehended last night within five miles of the jail from which they escaped.
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Columbia
S. C
Richland County
Herbert Moorman
Detroit
Mich
George Wingard
Clayton Crans
Rochester
N. Y
Court Opens Non Jury Session in Athens Alabama
A non jury circuit court session will open in Athens on Monday with Judge W W Callahan of Decatur presiding. Civil and criminal cases will be tried during the session.
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Athens
Ala
W. W. Callahan
Decatur
VOLS ADD TWO PLAYERS AS ROSTER SHIFTS CONTINUE
The Nashville Southern Association club announces the acquisition of southpaw Ralph Birkofer from the Toledo Mud Hens and notes Steve Barath will not join the Vols. Manager Dressen plans to move Bill Rodda from third to second and may return George Fallon to Elmira as Nashville relays focus after a 10 to 0 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Birmingham tops Knoxville 7 to 6 as Fresco Thompson returns to hero role and Newt Kimball earns the win.
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Nashville Southern Association
Ralph Birkofer
Toledo Mud Hens
Charlie Dressen
Steve Barath
Hollyw
Vols
Dressen
Bill Rodda
Barath
George Fallon
Elmira
Orlin Collier Shuts Out New Orleans For 10 0 Win
Orlin Collier returned to organized baseball with the Nashville Vols and pitched six hit ball to defeat New Orleans 10 to 0. Fresco Thompson of the Birmingham Barons, sidelined by his own lack of hitting, delivered a pinch hit double in the ninth to drive in a run as Birmingham beat Knoxville 7 to 6.
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Vols
New Orleans Pelicans
Collier
Warren
Atlanta
Nashville
Pelicans
Associated Press
Orlin Collier
Nashville Vols
New Orleans
Fresco Thompson
Birmingham Barons
Knoxville Smokies
Court Docket Aims To Resume In October
The docket will also be sounded and no further circuit court sessions will occur until October.
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Charles H. Miller
Statistician
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Pet. Crouch
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