Hanceville Beaten 10-0 by Blue Devils in Gridiron Style
Hanceville loses 10 to 0 as Blue Devils, led by two-base hits from Johnston and a key unassisted double play by Graham, overpower the Lions. Briscoe earns win with six strikeouts. Davis whiffs six for Hanceville. Box score notes include Briscoe and Camron pitching and multiple errors.
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McMurtrie
Ross Graham
Graham
Blue Satans
Davis
Lions
Camron
Hanceville
Tennessee
Tennesseans
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Sneinis
Lindsey
Ane
Glasscock
Basenburg
Gianthan
Davis Dovcpita Ae
Innines
Johnson
Briscoe
Kimbrell
Looney
Burleson
Baseball games on tap across leagues today
National League features Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston St. Louis at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia American League matchups include Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis Boston at Detroit and New York at Cleveland Southern Association games are scheduled.
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Brooklyn
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Boston
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New York
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Detroit
Cleveland
Associated Press
Jumping Frog Contest In California Sets Twain Era Milestone
In Camp Pons California Slippery a frog owned by Louis Fisher of Stockton wins the 13th annual inter frog jumping contest with a 14 feet 11 inches leap. The jump falls short of the 35 feet 10 inches record as the 77th anniversary of Mark Twain's visit is noted and referenced in the event's lore.
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Calif
Slippery
Louis Fisher
Stockton
Inter
Mark Twain
Veras
Phils Refuse to Fold in Tight National League Race
The Philadelphia Phillies, rising from underdog status, won 6-5 over the Pittsburgh Pirates as Bennie Warren delivered a bases loaded single in the ninth. Cincinnati led the NL with an 8-4 win over the Boston Bees, while Cubs beat Dodgers 7-6 in ten and Cardinals edged Giants 6-5 in extras. Bobby Feller notched his fifth win with a four-hitter 5-1 victory over the Yankees. White Sox rallied to 12-10 loss to Washington, and Auker allowed eight early runs as St Louis beat the Athletics 10-4.
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Associated Press
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Cincinnati Reds
Boston Bees
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Chicago Cubs
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Bobby Feller
New York Yankees
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Chicago White Sox
Washington
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St. Louis Browndes
Athletics
Japanese Liner Strikes Whale Causes Momentary List
Captain Shunji Ito of the Tatuta Mura reported the Japanese liner struck a whale at sea on May 9 about 5:30 a.m. The impact unnerved passengers and caused a temporary list while IT omitted but noted the sighting of a shark attack on the injured whale.
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Shunji Ito
Tatuta Mura
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Russellville to Build New High School for 47500
Russellville plans a new high school building costing 47500 to install a modern facility. Superintendent R C Thomas says construction is well under way and the plant will be among the state’s most modern schools.
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Ala
R.C. Thomas
Crossword clues mixed with theme entries
A shuffled crossword puzzle list presents across and down clues with definitions and wordplay segments. Entries cover topics from clothing and materials to geography and actions, concluding with a note about distribution by King Features Syndicate Inc dated 5-20.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Chicks Sweep Woll In Double Wins As Hannah Takes Catching Job
The Chicks beat Woll twice 10-3 and 3-2 as 53 year old Harry Hannah takes over regular catching duties for Memphis in a shift caused by finger injuries to Sid Cautreaux and Vincent Smith. Atlanta also won two 6-4 and 5-4 over New Orleans, while Birmingham split with Chattanooga 11-4 and 13-8. Little Rock and Knoxville also split a twin bill 8-7 and 3-2.
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Hannah
Memphis
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Nashville Vols
Sid Cautreaux
Vincent Smith
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
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Baseball Scores Report From Area Games
Baseball results include Chicago beat Brooklyn 7 6 Cincinnati topped Boston 8 4 St Louis won 6 5 over New York and Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 6 5 Washington beat Chicago 12 10 St Louis 10 Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 5 New York 1 Boston Detroit Podrain Atlanta 6 5 New Orleans 5 4 Little Rock 8 2 Knoxville 7 3 Birmingham 11 8 Chattanooga 4 13 Memphis 10 3 Nashville 3 2. Tele phone 46.
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Ruth rejects fat offer for worlds fair eatery
Babe Ruth declines a rich contract to front for a worlds fair eatery. A five dollar fine is set for any Cardinal who talks to the opposition as Herman Franks alerts a former Red Bird pal. Eastern experts predict the Reds and Cardinals race ends with Bill McKechnie’s team winning by about ten games. Arturo Godoy gears up for Joe Louis at Carmel, New York, next Saturday.
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Reds
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Arturo Godoy
Joe Louis
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Theyll Be There and Other Baseball Notes From the Week
Aides and readers share thoughts on the Yankees woes and October pennant hopes as Cubs on 24 game bases stranded 190 men. Elon College boasts 20 of 21 wins while Bush League teams in Eastbank claim Calvert's squad beat 37 straight. Temple and Tennessee discuss a home and home football series. At Ebbets Field Lee Grissom hedges Dodgers future on Larry MacPhail altitude. Kansas U coach Hargiss nears Colorado U job, packs boxes while pursuing move.
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Eastbank
W. Va
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Temple
Tennessee
Ebbetsfield
Lee Grissom
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Bill Hargiss
Kansas U
Colorado U
Wrigley Pencil Figures in Cub Books and Season Costs
George M. Varnell notes a Cub book plan with cash cost 185000 and per victory value 13214.44. The piece mentions Rogers Horns added to Ray Dean's baseball school faculty and reports Shelton high school committing 71 errors in six games.
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Seattle Times
Tf Pail K. Wrigley
Cuba
Rogers Hornsby
Ray Dean
Shelton
Conn
Little Birds
Wichita U. Ia
Washburn College
Washburn
Fernando Garcia
Mexico City
Buenos Aires
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Yanks
Bill Ruffback
Pueblo, Colo
Photogenic Dodgers star and beleaguered Bees manager noted
Camera men hail Van Millingo of the Dodgers as the most photogenic player who can be photographed well from any angle. Though Cas ey Stengel is described as the most photogenic manager who can grin through the Bees’ ongoing losing streak.
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van Millingo
Dodgers
Casey Stengel
Two mile run challenged as too taxing in track meets
Dr. Paul Davies of Stanford University argues the two mile run should be stricken from regular track events. He says it is not human, has become too fast, and is the dullest event in any meet.
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Paul Davies
Stanford University
Man Bit Wife on Nose Sentenced in Huntington
Angelo Fuscaldo must serve six months in jail after magistrate Bertha Rembaugh found he bit his wife on the nose in Huntington New York. The sentencing follows the incident reported in local proceedings.
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N. Y
Angelo Fuscaldo
Bertha Rembaugh
Mrs. Fuscal
Dothan Browns Climb Within One Game of Lead
Dothan Browns moved within one game of the pace setting Tallassee Indians after weekend wins over Troy 7 5 and Andalusia 12 9. Greenville upset Tallassee 27 7 then beat Brewton. Standings show Tallassee 20 12 Dothan 19 13 Greenville 18 ? Troy 18 Brewton 9 23. Upcoming games include Dothan at Troy and Tallassee at Greenville.
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Troy
Ala
Dothars Browns
Tallassee Indians
Browns
Andalusia
Tallassee
Greenville
Dothan
Brewton
Twin bill set at Benson Field in City League softball
Tonight at Benson Field the Alabama Hosiery and Disco teams square off to seek their first victory, while Riverside High faces Vaughns in a clash that could hand one squad its first loss of the season. Both games promise action for local fans.
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Riverside High
Vaughns
Bar Meet Planned by Huntsville Lawyers in June
Huntsville lawyers under Douglas Taylor proceed with plans for the annual state bar convention set for June 14 and 15. State president Richard T. Rives of Montgomery attended court with a bandaged nose, signaling ongoing legal duties.
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Huntsville
Ala
Douglas Taylor
Richard T. Rives
Montgomery
Blimp Enterprise Makes Stop Over Decatur
Goodyear blimp Enterprise piloted by Lt. Commander Karl Lange and crew toured Decatur on Sunday on its way back to Washington from Memphis where it attended the Cotton Carnival. The blimp circled the city and dropped a parachute with a small tire attached.
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Jack Flannigan
Goodyear Service
Goodyear
Enterprise
Decatur
Washington
Memphis
Karl Lange
Navy
Verne Smith
Walter Massick
Prescott Dixon
Georgia Reserve Officers Press for Pay Aid at MCPHERSON
A May 20 report notes a resolution from the Georgia Reserve Officers Association urging business firms and government departments to provide pay aid. The item highlights support for military personnel stationed at Fort McPherson Georgia.
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Fort Mcpherson
Georgia Reserve Officers Association
Two Federal Prisoners Escape From Maxwell Field
Maxwell Field adjutant's office reports two federal prisoners, Charles R. Wright and James W. Wood, escaped yesterday. Wright, 40, four months left. Wood, 22, two months left. Both described as trusties serving internal revenue violations at Maxwell.
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Montgomery
Ala
Maxwell Field
L. T. McConnell
Charles R. Wright
James W. Wood
Maxwell
Youth Critically Burned At Home In Prattville
Cecil Jones a 12 year old Prattville boy was in critical condition from severe burns suffered when a fire destroyed his aunt and uncle home. A neighbor Dr L Miller broke in a window and carried the youth from the burning house reportedly alone in the residence at the time.
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Prattville
Ala
Cecil Jones
National Guard Leave Policy Expands for Training
An article notes plans to grant military leave with pay to employees who seek short-term training as National Guardsmen reserve officers or similar roles. The policy aims to aid service members without sacrificing wages during training periods.
LSU Wins Doonan Trophy At Birmingham Meet
LSU dominates the Southeastern Conference track meet in Birmingham earning 60 points to seize six of 15 events. Billy Brown leads with wins in 100 and 220 yard dashes and broad jump, Frank Church takes 440 and 880, J C Devall wins high jump, and Georgia and others set records amid crowded standings.
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Ala
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Baton Rouge
Jony
Louisiana State
Billy Brown
Bayou Tigers
Ryan
Frank Church
Louisiana
J. C. Devall
Alabama
Kelly Horn
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Vassa Cate
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Salisbury
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Georka
Morgan
Auburn
Manley
Georgia Tech
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Wonacott
MaccClellan
Hssissippi State
Hall
Florida
Alexander City student elected president at Southeastern Louisiana College
Herman Carlisle of Alexander City has been elected president of the Southeastern Louisiana College student body in Hammond. Carlisle won 250 votes to 203 for his opponent.
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Alexander City
Ala
Herman, Carlisle
Southeastern Louisiana College
Hammond
Carlisle
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