Hanceville Faces Blue Devils In Stadium Clash
Hanceville strong squad meets the Blue Devils at Alabama Park this afternoon with game time at 3. Davis starts on the mound for the visitors and Basenburg in the lineup. Manager Hudson weighs Manahan Briscoe or Smith for the opener. The Blue Devils forgo a Sunday game due to Amateur Day at Rickwood tomorrow.
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Invaders
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Hudson
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Briscoe
Smith
Ensley
Rickwood
Baseball Scores From The National and American Leagues
In the National League Chicago blanked New York 4 to 0. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 7 to 2. Pittsburgh at Boston was postponed by rain. In the American League New York topped Chicago 6 to 1. Cleveland routed Washington 18 to 1. Other games postponed due to cold and rain. Southern Association Atlanta crushed New Orleans 19 to 3. Little Rock defeated Knoxville 7 to 2, Chattanooga beat Birmingham 6 to 7. Memphis won 9 to Nashville 2.
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Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
Knoxville
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
New York
Sphia
Boston
L Pet
Iphia
York Piri Sibmey
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Southern Association
Little Rock
National League
Baseball Pairings Across Ten Matchups
Today's games feature Chicago at New York and New York at Chicago, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, and Boston at St. Louis with multiple intercity clashes on the slate.
Billy Brown Near Records At Southeastern Track Meet
Billy Brown of LSU set a 9.5 second 100 yard dash, nearly breaking the world mark at Legion Field in Birmingham, as LSU headlines the Southeastern Conference meet. Cate of Georgia and Salisbury of Georgia also posted strong marks in the events, with Alabama, Auburn, Florida contesting for runners up.
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Railbirds
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Louisiana State
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Legion Field
Intercol
South
Willis Tuckeerr
Tennessee
Vassa Cate
Georgia
Francis Gearney
Florida
Cate
Bob ‘Salisbury
al Doonan
Auburn
Alabama
Fight Shapes Up for Control of State Democratic Delegation
In Jackson Mississippi on May 18 observers expect a June 11 showdown to decide control of the state delegation to the national Democratic convention. Roosevelt is seen as supported for a third term regardless of which faction wins.
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Roosevelt
Loop Schedule Reorganized for High School Concert Night
The Softball League rearranges next week’s games to avoid conflicts with a River side auditorium concert. On Tuesday May 21 the Alabama vs Disco, Riverskie vs Vaughn, Wells vs Vaughns, and National Guard vs Alabama matchups will be played, with Wednesday and Friday nights remaining as before.
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Riverside Auditorium
Alabama
Riverskie
Vaughn
Wells
Yanks Confront Southpaws as Power Surges
The New York Yankees, trailing against left handed pitchers early season, crushed the Chicago White Sox 6-1 behind a reduced lefty lineup. Cleveland routed Washington 18-1 as Jeff Heath homered twice and Al Milnar earned his fourth straight win.
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Atley Donald
Vernon Gomez
Chicago White Sox
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Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Jeff Heath
al Milnar
VOLS BITE BACK AS MEMPHIS HANDS THEM BIG LOSS
The Nashville Vols slumped 9 2 to Memphis in an 18 hit attack as their hot bats cooled after leading the Southern Association by five games. Poindexter held New Orleans to four hits for a 10 3 Crackers win, Lefebvre beat Knoxville 7 2, and Chattanooga rallied to top Birmingham 7 6 with two big innings.
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Memphis
Vols
Jennings Poindexter
New Orleans
Atlanta Crackers
Archibald Jeffra Title Fight Set Referee Donovan to Officiate
New York writer Eddie Brietz reports Arthur Donovan the city’s top referee will handle the featherweight title bout between Joey Archibald and Harry Jeffra in Baltimore Monday night. Also noted are trotting dates moving to fall with Detroit and Duquoin first and second in line and Notre Dame canceling its rivalry with Georgia Tech over the SEC pay policy.
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New York
Arthur Donovan
Joey Archibald
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Detroit
Duquoin
Ils
Indianapolis
Clayton Heafner
North Carolina
Goodall
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Southeastern Conference
Second round golf match in Minnesota features Berg and Bergh
Patty Stephenson of Minneapolis and Dr George Bergh are set to wed soon. A second round pairing pits Patty Berg against Patty Bergh in Minneapolis. Baseball Hall of Fame worthy umpire Bill Klem is praised. Major league scouts visit Baton Rouge for L S A prospects Paul Brotherton and Charlie Anastasio. The Reds and Dodgers used 67 balls in a 13 inning game. Notre Dame holds an exhibition golf match between Walter Hagen Jr. and a noted Pepper. Elon College baseball wins 20 of 21, including 19 straight.
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Bill Klem
Baton Rouge
Paul Brotherton
Charlie Anastiasio
Reds
Dodgers
Notre Dame
Walter Hagen, Jr
Pepper
Elon College
N.C
Paychek and Burman eye free bout for Eastern fans
Johnny Paychek offers to meet Red Burman for a gratis bout to prove he can still fight while Des Moines fans question his sincerity after passing on a paid match with Eddie Simms. Dizzy Dean heads to Johns Hopkins at Mrs. D's suggestion, paying his own expenses as Cubs show less interest.
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Red Burman
Des Moines
Eddie Simms
Dizzy Dean
Johns Hopkins
Joe Louis
Carwell N
Reds
Eddie Shakes
Duke U
Mrs Dizzy Dean Responds To Eastern Trip Rumor
Arch Ward notes Mrs Dizzy Dean handles her husband's ball reverses philosophically. She denies the rumor Diz did not accompany the Cubs on their Eastern trip saying Diz went with them but she does not know why.
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Chicago Tribune
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Diz
Cubs
Waterloo Stuck in Three-I Standings After Losses
The latest Three I League standings place Waterloo at the bottom with zero wins and eight losses, highlighting a winless stretch for the team.
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Waterloo
Cubs Shut Out Giants as Hack Is Struck in First Inning
Ever Claude Pisseau held the Giants to two singles in a 4-0 Cubs win. Cubs star Stan Hack was hit on the head by a Hank Leiber batted ball and knocked unconscious but expected to be released from hospital soon. Goodman's 11th inning bases loaded homer aided the Reds past the Phillies 7-2. Brooklyn edged St. Louis 4-3.
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Cubs
Hank Leiber
Hack
New York
Tval
Poison Ivy
Goodman
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
Brooklyn
St. Louis Cardinals
Captain James Cook Discovery of Pacific Lands
Registered in the U S Patent Office the account credits Captain James Cook of England with rediscovering practically all of the important land in the Pacific Ocean between 768 and 709 cents.
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James Cook
England
Pacific Ocean
The 19 TM Hole by Bill Curtis
Daylight time brings golf to evenings and long weekends with many players sharing notes from the course. Local chatter mentions Judge Lynne resuming practice, Dr Baugh back at it, and players like Bob Hunter and Jimmy Nance logging lengthy rounds. College players Duncan Wyker Carpenter Eyster and Alverston are expected to join soon as team matches with Florence are postponed.
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Marvin Rankin
Dr. Baugh
F. W. Waller
Bob Hunter
Ben Johnston
Jimmy Nance
Billy Duncan
John Wyker
Noel Carpenter
Bill
Charlie Eyster, Jr
Earl Alverston
Bass Surprises Eugene Mize on Crappie Fishing Trip
Eugene Mize reeled in a four pound bass that struck his right tackle during a crappie fishing excursion. He spent about fifteen minutes in shock before landing the fish and nearly collapsed from the strain and surprise.
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Mize
Huntsville Boys Club Bouts Highlight Week Card
Boxing fans will see a strong card Monday night as Huntsville Boys Club visits. The Huntsvillians defeated locals Wednesday and the home team aims to avenge the blemish on the state. Card starts at 8 30.
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Huntsville Boy's Club
Huntsvillians
Pleasant Hill Students Tour Decatur Industrial Sites
Sixth and seventh graders from Pleasant Hill School visited multiple Decatur plants and buildings. They toured Brock and Speight Wholesale, the old bank with a local history, the Cargnese Library, Riverside High School facilities, Benson Field, Decatur Packing Plant, Clapton’s Cream and Creamery, Alabama Brick and Tile Company, and viewed milk pasteurization and other production processes.
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Gibson
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Ferrell
Alabama
Cargnese
Riverside High School
Jordan
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Riverside
Clapton’s ‘* Cream and Creamery Company
Alabama Brick and Tile Company
Court House
Wind Up Rodeo Plans Considered by Best Childs Band
The Best Childs band weighs a possible outdoor performance for the rodeo wind up, exploring schedule and audience appeal as a post-event music option.
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Best Childs
Yanks Gain Strength Comeback From Bottom Standings
Reportedly the Yanks are strengthening daily and now claim the ability to challenge the league from their cellar position, signaling a potential shift in standings.
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Yanks
Crappie Feeding Ramps Up Amid Clear Rising Waters
This weekend promises strong fishing due to rising clear waters. Crappie are reported biting better than at any time this season across the section, signaling prime conditions for anglers.
Local Doctors Take Three-Hour Fishing Trip
Dr. R C Berry, Dr. E C Pope, and Dr. F D Coburn spent three hours fishing below Wilson Dam and bagged six small mouth bass weighing 20 pounds. They agreed not to tell their patients about the outing.
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E. C. Pope
F. D. Coburn
Birmingham
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P. S
Decatur Residents Tour City Water and Health Offices
Charles Murphree of Decatur Route 3 thanks city officials after a tour of the health office and water works. He notes the water plant was clean and expresses gratitude to officials who guided them through the facilities.
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Decatur
Charles Murphree
Bats Busy in Loop Games End Week in City Softball
Vaughn's overwhelmed the National Guard to tie for first with Cooper Wells and Riverside at two wins and no losses. Goodyear defeated Garrison with explosive offense aided by 12 Garrison errors and five wild pitches, ending the game after five innings. Ed Johnson led Wingfoots with three singles, while Vaughn's Murphy homered inside the park and added two doubles for four hits.
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National Guard
Cooper Wells
Riverside
Goodyear
Garrison
Murphy
Johnson
Hudson Sheats
Jack Nelson
Haynes
Horace Sheats
E. Cockrell
Self
Rhe Vaughn
Briscoe
Sandy
Nelson
Brazelton
Collier
McElroy
Ed Johnson
Collins
Lee
Golden
Jay Sims
Ed Smith
Gingrich
Yarbrough
Liza Smith
Pittsburgh Sees Boom In Defense Plant Output
Pittsburgh leaders say the city, a WWI munition hub, will mobilize under President Roosevelt’s defense program 1.182 billion dollars. They report broken bottlenecks and an excellent position to start production for the armed forces with many educational orders. The region aims for a large share, potentially 40 percent, of defense spending as steel and allied mill work arms armor plate shells tubes and related gear.
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Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Straegic War Industries
Ohio
Allegheny
Monongahela
Want Ads Read Daily Weather of Classifieds
Daily Want Ads reflect shifting market needs with listings across jobs housing and services. Readers scan for updated opportunities and notices as new postings replace older ones throughout the day.
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