Valley Cities Plan Amateur Baseball Loop For Summer
Seven Tennessee Valley towns met at the Y M C A to form an amateur league with two games weekly this summer. Cullman leaders Koenigsmark and Dr. Martin outlined a constitution basic to govern the circuit, with teams drawing from designated territories and all travel costs borne by each home club. Representatives from Decatur, Cullman, Hartselle, Athens, Rogersville, Town Creek and Haleyville attended.
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Tennessee Valley
Koenigsmark
Cullman
Martin
Decatur
Hartselle
Athens
Rogersville
Town Creek
Haleyville
Three Titles Won By Crimson Tide
Sports writers note the Crimson Tide earned three titles despite a disappointing gridiron season. Sam Perhis and teammates captured the Southern France golf crown, Jesse Nee Jy’s diamond stars claimed the title amid a dispute with Virginia Poly, and Hank Crisp guided the center basketball squad to an undefeated championship.
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Bama
Crimson Tide
Sam Per
Jesse Nee
Virginia Poly
Hank Crisp
Three Oglethorpe Players Turn Pro in Signed Contracts
Atlanta report notes three Oglethorpe University baseball stars Asa Wall, Al Kimbell and Hot Holcomb turning pro. Wall is joining the Nationals, Kimbell signed by Brooklyn and headed to Johnston Pennsylvania, Holcomb will join the Braves in June.
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Atlanta
Oglethorpe University
Asa Wall
al Kimbell
Brooklyn
Johnston
Hot” Holcomb
Braves
Moon Shines in Baronial Defeat
Leo Moon formerly of Miller starred as the Rain s were crushed 15 to 2 at Little Rock. Caldwell and Pate endured hard hits as Pebs rapped 20 safeties. Nashville’s Willis yielded 15 hits in a 14 to 4 Mobile Bears win. Chicks continued winning, defeating the Crackers 3 to 2 after Weltzer settled down after a rough start.
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Leo Moon
Miller
Little Rock
Rai@ms
Caldwell
Pate
Vols
Weltzer
Today's Southern and American League Baseball Schedule
Mobile at Nashville. Atlanta at Memphis. New Orleans at Chattanooga. Birmingham at Little Rock. Cleveland at Chicago. St. Louis at Detroit. New York at Boston. Boston at New York. Brooklyn at Philadelphia. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Chicago St Louis Off day.
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Memphis
New Orleans
BirmingHam
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Philadelphia
Cleveland Sess
Newt Sereeee
Chicago
Acco
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Brooklynrons
New York
Pittsburgh
Aoe
Philadelphia Carcosscaina
American Association
St. Paul
Toledo
Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Southern League Mobile
Nashville
Atlanta
Cleveland
Aennis
National League
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago-St. Louis
Mobile
Washington
Pneumonia Fatal for Leo P Flynn Boxing Manager
Leo P Flynn known as the Silver Fox died of pneumonia at his New York home after a illness of under a week. He was 50 approaching 51. Flynn managed numerous boxers and was a key adviser to Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey era fights. His wife Kate and several boxers were with him at death. Funeral plans call for interment in Providence, RI.
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New York
Leo P. Flynn
Silver Fox
Fisth
Flynn
Kate
Benny Clapp
Daniel F. Burke
Church of St. Philip of Neri
Providence
R. L
Leo
Tex Rickard
Old Garden
Tex
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Manassa Mauler
Gene Tunney
Dave Shade
Bill Brennan
Jack Renault
Newsboy Brown
Kid Norfolk
Panama Joe Gans
Tiger Payne
Shade
Renault
Dave
Mumps Menace To Hopes Of Giants
Giants captain Travis Jackson is out with mumps for up to three weeks as fear grows of an epidemic among the club. Walter Roettger, who joined the team in a trade, is recovering from mumps and some players report jaw tenderness.
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Travis Jackson
Giants
Walter Roettger
Jackson
Bama Claiming Diamond Title After Conference Win
Tuscaloosa Alabama report says Alabama captured the Southern conference basketball title and boasted a 15 win 3 loss baseball record while Oglethorpe University led non conference schools with 11 straight victories.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Tide
Oglethorpe University of Atlanta
Fish smothered in ice packs found on Lake Burton beaches
Thousands of fish perished under a heavy ice blanket that cut off air in the water. The bodies were discovered after the ice melted on Lake Burton near Humboldt, Saskatchewan.
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Humboldt, Sask
Lake Burton
Vagabond Scarves To Top Sport Togs
Paris showcases sport scarves in latest wool georgette. Navy blue ragged edged vagabond scarf designs feature frayed borders and pike edged details with multiple versions offered by exclusive houses.
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Paris
Okeh
Tanner Section To Get New Troop
Twenty four Scouts in Tanner Limestone County under Prof. W. H. Walker form the nucleus of a new troop to be registered in the coming days.
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Tanner
W. H. Walker
Limestone County
Black Majesty Wins Sansovino Handicap At Belmont
Three thousand race fans braved bad weather to watch W R Coe's Black Majesty win the Sansovino handicap over a sloppy Belmont Park mile. Kai Feng narrowly challenged in the stretch while Sweep Out and Wheatley's entrant faltered behind. Black Majesty finished in 1 38 earning $2,200 and a 9 to 2 payout.
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New York
Lord Derby
W. R. Coe
Belmont Park
Black Majesty
Rancocas Stable
Kai Feng
Sweep Out
Wheatley Stable
Coe
Rancocas
Discarded Players Make Come Back
In San Antonio Texas Jodie Tate rebounded after a prior stint with Dallas Steers and led the batting race for weeks before an August slump. Bill Huber, released by Beaumont earlier this season, found new life with San Antonio and helped the team start strong.
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San ,Antonio
Tex
San Antonio
Jodie Tate
Dallas Steers
Bill Huber
Beaumont
Huber
Tigers Take Two From the Browns
The Tigers swept a doubleheader over the Browns winning 5 to 4 and 4 to 2. Walter Stewart faltered in the eighth inning of the first game after seven solid innings, while Sam Gray and Ansley Wyatt held a tight pitching duel in the second game as Tigers hitters collected key hits. Only two games were played in the American League as the rest were rained out.
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Tigers
Browns
Walter Stewart
Sam Gray
Ansley Wyatt
Dixie Colleges Form Baseball Circuit Next Season
Six Dixie colleges including Auburn form a baseball league for next year. The schedule will run twenty games among member schools. Coaches from the colleges will serve as directors of the circuit.
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Dixie Colleges
Auburn
Industrial League Will Meet Tonight in Decatur
The Decatur Industrial league directors will meet at 7 15 PM at the YMCA to discuss circuit plans. All directors are urged to attend at the appointed hour.
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Industrial League
Decatur Industrial League
Yankees Ready to Return to Contention With Gomez and Ruffing
The Yankees look to bolster their standings as Vernon Gomez, a slim 19 year old rookie, and Charley Ruffing, a giant right hander, bring pitching depth after a Red Sox trade. Ruffing impressed Shawkey in his debut and Gomez shows potential as Pennock’s successor, while boxing incomes from recent title fights illustrate the era’s financial stakes.
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Yankees
Vernon Gomez
Charley Ruffing
Red Sox
Ruffing
Gomez
Herb Pennock
Death of Alex Smith Golf Pioneer and Tutor
The passing of Alex Smith removes a pioneer U S golf professional. He helped found the Atlanta Athletic Club East Lake course home of Bobby Jones and Alexa Stirling, with pupils like Jerry Travers Marion Hollins and Glenna Collett winning ten major titles. His terse teaching and motto Miss em quick shaped a generation of players.
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Alex Smith
United States
Atlanta Athletic Club
East Lake Country Club
Bobby Jones
Alexa Stirling
Alex
Stewart Maiden
Stewart
Jerry Travers
Marion Hollins
Glenna Collett
Alexa Stirling Fraser
Brown To Attend Banquet Of League
The League of Women Voters has accepted Watt T. Brown Ragland by wire to attend the June 12 banquet honoring gubernatorial candidates. Candidates confirmed include Lt. Gov W Davis Attorney General Charlie C McCall Col Woolsey Pinnell Judge B M Miller and Senator Watt T Brown.
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League of Women Voters
Watt T. Brown
Ragland
League
Mr. Brown
W. ©. Davis
Charlie C. McCall
Woolsey Pinnell
B. M. Miller
Judge W. W. Callahan Improves After Illness
Judge W. W. Callahan, confined at home by illness for several days, is reported improved today.
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W. W. Callahan
National Contests All Are Rained Out
All contests in the National League were washed out by rain yesterday. Weather has also forced many doubleheaders, likely straining pitching staffs for the season ahead.
Robbery at Wilder plantation commissary disputed
Mrs. W. B. Edmundson asks The Daily to correct its report claiming several prior robberies. She says Saturday's Wilder plantation commissary robbery was the first.
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Wilder Plantation
W. B. Edmundson
Local Fans Plan Thursday Meeting on North Alabama Baseball League
A call was issued for local fans to meet Thursday at 7 30 pm at the M. A.aoa to discuss Decatur’s entry into the amateur league for North Alabama. All interested in baseball are invited.
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M. Aoa
Aig Trance
Decatur
North Alabama
Records Likely to Fall at Nebraska Big Six Meet
Lincoln anticipates a fast track at the Big Six track and field championship May 23 and 24. Nebraska coach Henry F Schulte foresees multiple records with Kansas stars Rhea and Thornhill among potential record setters, while Missouri and Iowa State promise strong relays and distance efforts.
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Lincoln
Neb
Henry F. Schulte
University of Nebraska
Kansas
Rhea
Nebraska
J. Bausch
Putman
Iowa State
McGugin's Pupil Coaches Lead Dixie Colleges
Five former Vanderbilt pupils of Dan McGugin become head coaches at Dixie colleges. Ray Morrison leads at Southern Methodist, Wallace Wade at Alabama, Joseph Cody at Lousiana State, Red Floyd at The Citadel, and Russ Cohen and Cletson at their respective schools.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Dixie Colleges
Ray Morrison
Southern Methodist
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Joseph Cody
Cletson
Russ Cohen
Louisiana State
Red Floyd
Citadel
Stribling Returns After Foreign Trip Victory Over German Foe
Stribling arrives back in American soil after a foreign trip ending in an easy win over a second rate German battler. The anticipated bout with Phil Scott was canceled as Scott fell ill near England, delaying their scheduled match.
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Young Stribling
Phil Scott
Phil
Stribling
England
Great comeback gives Jones win at Sunningdale
Bobby Jones won the Golf Illustrated vase at Sunningdale after a 68 in the afternoon to total 143, beating Hon. W. G. Brownlow by one stroke. Brownlow led in the morning with a 69, while other Americans George Voigt George Van Elm O F Willing and Bobby Baugh also posted solid scores in the 36 hole medal event.
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Sunningdale
England
Bobby Jones
Golf Illustrated
Jones
W. G. Brownlow
Lord Lurgan
Brownlow
George Voigt
George van Elm
O. F. Willing
Bobby Baugh
Oxford
United States
Jess Sweetser
Muirfield
Links
Midwest Golfing Women To Meet In Tulsa
Leading women golfers of the Midwest travel to Tulsa Oklahoma for the fourth annual Women's Trans-Mississippi Golf Association tournament on June 2 at Tulsa Country Club. Entrants from the Trans-Mississippi region include several newcomers and the event is expected to be the largest yet. reigning champion Mrs O S Hill of Kansas City will not defend as she is in England with the American women's team.
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Tulsa
Okla
Midwest
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
Tulsa Country Club
Trans-Missiissippi
O. S. Hill
Kansas City
England
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