Morgan County Fishing Rodeo Expands Popularity in Alabama
The Morgan County Conservation Club sponsors a three day rodeo May 23 to 25 drawing strong local and regional interest. Prizes worth hundreds of dollars from merchants and wholesale firms will reward winners. C Bert Childs reports multiple hundred entries are expected as anglers register at local dealers before opening day.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Conservation Club
Alabama
Conservation Club
C. Bert Childs
Baseball Scores from Southern League Highlights
Chattanooga defeated Birmingham 10 to 3 while Atlanta beat New Orleans 4 to 2. Little Rock and Knoxville finished 3 to 2. Nashville and Memphis played 12 innings to tally 7.
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Chattanooga
Birmingham
Little Rock
Knoxville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Nashville
Memphis
Southern League
Baseball scores from the day across leagues
In the American League Chicago beat Boston 6 to 3 and Washington topped Detroit 4 to 1 while New York edged St. Louis 4 to 3. In the National League Cincinnati defeated Boston 6 to 1 and New York beat St. Louis 9 to 5. Philadelphia won 7 to 3 over Pittsburgh and Chicago and Brooklyn played to a 9 to 9 tie halted after 19 innings due to darkness.
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Boston
Washington
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Associated Press
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Atlanta
Nashville
Cleveland Wee Ween Wees
Washington Werner Ee Wee
Enews Enene
Ewe Ceee
W. L. Pet
St Louis
L. Pet
Pensacola
Wwe
Jackson
Selma
Anniston
Owen Ee Ee
Montgomery
Multistate Scores From Southeastern League Games
Southeastern League results show Jackson defeat Gadsden 6 to 3 and Anniston beating Meridian 11 to 2. Selma edged Pensacola 1 to 0 while Mobile won 5 to 3 against Montgomery.
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Gadsden
Anniston
Meridian
Selma
Pensacola
Mobile
Montgomery
Southeastern League
Honolulu on alert for surprise air raid drills
Honolulu residents remained on alert as army maneuvers tested defense readiness amid reports of an enemy air raid threat. The drills followed simulations of attacks on Kauai and Hawaii islands to evaluate defenses and response.
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Honolulu
Kauai
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Hasson Named Man of Day for Nashville Vols
Gene Hasson, steady first baseman for the Nashville Vols, delivered a key long center field hit to spark an 8-7 win over the Memphis Chicks. Cal Chapman started the scoring with a double, Babe Barna homered for Chattanooga to beat Birmingham 10-3, and Atlanta beat New Orleans 4-2 while Little Rock edged Knoxville 3-2 as Sayles pitched well for Pebbles.
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Associated Press
Gene Hasson
Nashville Vols
Sulphur Dell
Hasson
Memphis Chicks
Cal Chapman
Hassan
Barna
Chattanooga Lookouts
Birmingham
Atlanta
New Orleans
Little Rocks
Knoxville
Bill Sayles
Morgan County Lynn Town Notes Visitations
Mrs. Bessie Pool and family of Decatur visited Mrs. Jennie Moye on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harden and son spent Sunday with Mrs. Susie Johnson. Mrs. Jennie Moye and Mrs. Dock Nappier visited Mrs. R. L. Roberson. Robert Sharp visited Almon Roberson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knoblock visited home folks Saturday night. Gilbert Johnson of Pines and Mrs. J. W. Lynn and Lawson Lynn were dinner guests of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Susie Johnson, Sunday.
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Decatur
Jennie Moye
Harden
Susie Johnson
Dock Nappier
R. L. Roberson
Robert Sharp
Almon Roberson
Henry Knoblock
Gilbert Johnson
Pines
J. W. Lynn
Lawson Lynn
Hope Abandoned for Missing Chicago Aviator Backman
Relatives in Chicago and Europe gave up hope for Charles Backman, a Chicago aviator long overdue on a solo flight from Newfoundland to Stockholm. The search covered the Atlantic crossing with no sign of the pilot as authorities pursued leads.
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Atlantic
Charles Backman
Newfoundland
Stockholm
LSU Favored in Track Go
In Birmingham on May 18 LSU is seen as favorites to defend its southern conference track and field title as 13 schools converge in windy conditions. Analysts expect several records to be challenged including the 1:54 half mile, the 149 feet 9.34 inch discus mark, and LSU’s 3:16.5 mile relay. Billy Brown of LSU tops the broad jump at 26 feet 4 1/2 inches and 6 feet 3 inches in high jump with Mississippi State and Auburn also near marks. coach Bernie Moore and the LSU squad look to push records as Lil Roy Dragon?
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Magic City
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Georgia
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Ed Hamm
Georgia Tech
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Frank Church
Bernie Moore
Tigers
Dan Rachal
Salvatore Torres
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Dick Burge and’ Frank’ Church
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Fred Workman
Drake
Hamm
Billy Brown
Rice
Texas
Loyd Richey
Auburn
Mississippi State
Francis Myers
Riverside and C-W Winners Over Alabama Hosierymen
Riverside Scholars defeated the Alabama Hosierymen 12 to 8 as Sonny Todd pitched, delivering six hit six run second inning surge. Jimmy Robinson hit a two on homer and Evans Swanner Simmons and Cole added run scoring hits. Cooper-Wells beat Disco 13 to 3 behind Wade's three strikeouts and five first inning runs. Red Kimbrell homered for Disco Java. Knox McMasters and Tommy Bowen contributed for Cooper-Wells.
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Cooper-Wella
Benson Field
Riverside
Alabama
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Steelmen
Cooper- Wells
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Smith
Homera
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Bob McMansters
Disco
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K. MecMasters
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Draper
Tommy Bowen
Sonny Todd
Riverside Scholars
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Todd
Jimmy Robinson
Lewter
Buck Robinson
Ed Johnson
Anna
Evans
Swanner
Simmons
Cole
Shafer
B. Johnson
J. Johnson
Wagner health bill opposed by AMA delegates
PLAN OPPOSED ST. LOUIS May 18 The American Medical Association through its house of delegates stood solidly against the Wagner health bill as contrary to the best interests of the American people.
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ST. Louis
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
Executions in Madrid Kill Youth Socialist Leaders
In Madrid on May 18 three Juventud Socialist Union leaders were executed by firing squad. They were accused of assassinations during Republican control.
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Madrid
Juventud Socialista Unifieada
Gunther Set for Return Title Bout at Armory
Joe Gunther the Southern junior heavyweight champion meets Sid Markus in a return match at the Armory with the title on the line Promoter Chris Jordan says Gunther’s neck hold will be barred and noncompliance could bring suspension by the Alabama Athletic Commission The bout is two falls in three with a two hour limit Billy Fox meets Bill Hall in the semi final
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Sid Markus
the Armory
Chris Jordan
American Legion
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Ther
Gunther
Alabama Athletic Commission
Billy Fox
Cleveland
Bill Hall
Tamulis Hard Luck Champ Tamulis
Left hander Vito Tamulis endures another hard luck chapter as the Dodgers tie the Cubs 0-0 after 19 innings in windswept Wrigley Field. The game ties the season’s second deadlock and mirrors a longer 26 inning 1-1 tie in 1920. Tamulis spun 11 scoreless innings on four hits while Higbe finished the last seven.
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Associated Press
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Big Crowd Expected for Alabama Hosiery vs St Bernard Game
A large turnout is anticipated at Alabama Park for today’s afternoon game between Alabama Hosiery Mill and St Bernard College. Kickoff is at 4 15 after both teams surged from early losses and enter the contest on strong form.
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St. Bernard College
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St. Bernard
Major Leaders In American and National Leagues From AP
The Associated Press lists season leaders by league with batting runs and home runs. Highlights include Mazzera leading AL batting with 439, Greenberg 21 runs, Foxx 5 homers, Keller 3 triples, and Ruffing 50 pitching. In the NL Arnovich 40 hits, Mize 17 homers, Wyatt 4 0, Ott 23 RBIs.
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Rizzo
Pittsburgh
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Goodman Cincinnati
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Mize
Camilli
Brooklyn
Lavagetto
Moore
Miller
Wyatt
McGee
Hosierymen Hope To Break Collegiate Jinx
A nip and tuck affair awaits as the Hosierymen aim to overcome the apparent collegiate jinx and add another victory to their list.
Briez Chats About Sports in Mixed Notes
New York sports column mixes gossip and anecdotes from May. Lou Gehrig mentored Babe Danighren in brief sessions while Ray Carlen notes Lou Nova's December collarbone injury and Barrow’s tip to DiMaggio. Rosie Thomas leads Fork Union to multiple state titles in football basketball and baseball.
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New York
Lou Gehrig
Babe Danighren
Ray Carlen
Lou Nova
Farr
Barrow
Joe DiMaggio
Rosie Thomas
The
Fork Union Military Academy
Virginia
Giants and Dodgers tied for first twenty years ago
Cuccinello recalls a Cub-Bee game where Tony was hurt and Ford Frick comments on 1937 Little Rock players Mulcahy and Passeau. Baer taunts Braddock about a past punch attempt.
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Dodgers
Cuccinello
Tony
Ford Frick
Doc Prothro
Little Rock
Mulcahy
Passeau
Max Baer
Jim Braddock
Giants suffer seventh straight road loss in tough season
The Giants extend their road skid to seven consecutive defeats, marking the worst away record of the season since Elaine Barrie toured the provinces.
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Tom Meany
New York World- Telegram
Giants
Elaine Barrie
Umpire Baiters Targeted in Florida State League
Daytona Beach Journal columnist John Strathard defends umpires amid Florida State League squabbles as fans hurl insults like horse thief and robber. He notes critics are merely Class L league level and urges fair play from the crowd.
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John Strathard
Daytona Beach Journal
Butch
Drive Begun Against Tax Delinquents In Alabama
Montgomery May 18. A state revenue drive to pursue income tax delinquents started with Commissioner John Curry announcing agents would check salaries officers and employees and compare income and sales tax return lists.
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Ala
John Curry
State Department of Revenues
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