Briez Chats About Sports and World Series Outlook
The piece discusses baseball figures amid a Wrigley led era with Dizzy Dean as coach and Billy Herman’s possible world series impact. It mentions Mat Whitaway in the Peter Pan Handicap and Max West with Gene Moore misplaying a fly ball, reflecting early 20th century game chatter.
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Dizzy Dean
P. K. Wrigley
Wrigley
Billy Herman
Mr Wrigley
Mat Whitaway
Max West
Gene
Redland
Casey
West
Moore
Boston and Detroit finish with near ties in 1940s major league records
Boston and Detroit each posted six wins and five losses in a tight run against 11 opponents. Boston compiled a .286 batting average and claimed the pennant, while Chicago tied with Boston for fourth place.
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Boston
Detroit
Det
Pach
Butt
Pos
Chicago
Dodgers set for Norfolk trip amid contract buzz
The article notes Owen losing a clover sent by his mother and mentions a forthcoming four year contract for a key player. It describes a Dodgers away trip to Norfolk for a game against the Piedmont farmhands and reports DiO with six assists this season and Jacobs enjoying a sale in Washington.
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Owen
Dodgers
Aviburrn
Mississippi
Noth
Bucey
Forthcome
Norfolk
Piedmont Gue
Joe Dio
Mike Jacobs
Washington
Gallagher and Dean Pitcher Quits Debate in Verse
Poetic exchange between Gallagher and Dean laments quitting baseball. The verse mocks removal from the active list and touts Dean's pitching as non essential, offering a coaching option instead. Writer Wille London captures a playful tug between leaving the field and staying involved.
Personal Column Highlights Among Ball Players And Wives
Mrs. Bucky Walters underwent appendicitis surgery in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Marion the Cardinal shortstop are expecting. T Suffern Taylor, the socialite golfer, is promoted to sergeant at Fort Dix with pay up to 60 dollars per month. Buster Crabbe, star of the touring ice follies, contemplates a water carnival season.
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Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Martin Marion
Cardinal
T. Suffern
Taylor
Fort Dix
Buster Crabbe
Farmers Will Aid National Defense
Montgomery May 23. Twenty Alabama Florida Georgia and South Carolina community farming projects are cited as examples of what the nation’s farmers could contribute to national defense. The communities include 2 088 farm families and 11 297 persons. They plan to raise production of chickens eggs pork and dairy products from 50 to 200 percent.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Mtn
Boy’s Night Dive Ends With Writhing Moccasin At Fort Benning
John Cooper of Atlanta under a one year contract with Uncle Sam wandered into bushes near Fort Benning Alabama and encountered a seven foot moccasin writhing while sleeping engineers of the engineering battalion rested nearby for the night.
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Fort Benning
John Cooper
Atlanta
Uncle Am
Surprise as Missouri mayor attends historic board session
St Louis May 23. Mayor William Dee Becker attended a city board meeting, a first since 1889 when a former board member led the session. City officials and residents noted the historic moment as Becker joined the proceedings.
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St.louis
Missouri Botanical Farm
William Dee Becker
Newspaper Circulation Hits All Time High Over 62 Million
Census shows total newspaper circulation surpassing 62 million, a record. Over four decades the average per paper rose from about 7,000 to 21,000, reflecting a threefold increase in readership.
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V.b
Y Newspapes
Lindsay Goes to Marines from Decatur Club
Charles Lindsay, leading light weight for Decatur Boys Club, enlisted at the local Marine recruiting office and departed for Birmingham for a final examination before possible deployment to San Diego. His 17-year-old brother Ralph and neighbor Robert Draper accompanied him. Lindsay vows to continue boxing in the Marine Corps known for producing notable fighters.
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Decatur Boys Club
United States Marine Corps
Charles Lindsay
Famous
Fighting Organization
Birmingham
San Diego
California
Ralph Lindsay
Robert Draper
Charles
Marine Corps
Gene Tunney
Lindsay
Louis Wants A Commission On His Farewell Tour
Joe Louis eyes a late career stop on his farewell heavyweight tour after defending his title a 17th time against Buddy Baer. He plans two more fights this summer then aims to win a commission with an army uniform, with co-manager Julian Black noting the break will suit him.
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Gayle Talbot
Washington
Joe Louis
Buddy Baer
Julian Black
Marine training spurs pursuit of championship
The article notes a cadet or athlete set for Marine training that will prepare him for a forthcoming championship. The emphasis is on rigorous preparation and the pursuit of sports success.
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Marines
Dodgers In Doghouse After Sixth Straight Losses
The Brooklyn Dodgers dropped their sixth in a row as they fell 7-6 to the St. Louis Cardinals after shifting lineups and routines. Brooklyn outhit St. Louis 13-11 but could not hold the late rally. Other National League results and American League scores followed with the Yankees taking a third straight win and the Indians edging the Senators 4-3.
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Lippy) Durocher
Dodgers
Redbirds
Chubby
Hugh Casey
Don Padgett
Johnny Mize
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Ernie Kardi
Cecil Travis
Tribe
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
John Rigney
Bob Munehkef
Jack Kramer
St. Louis Browns
Boston Red Sox
Browns
New York Yankees
Detroit
Tunney likened for training and a big bout to come
The dialogue centers on Gene Tunney as a model for physical training and preparation. Joe expresses confidence in knocking out the younger rival Boer brothers tonight and then moving on to Baer Conn Simon or Nova, aiming to enlist after a victory. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects a strong gate despite a humid, noisy ringside crowd. Buddy Baer vows to stand and fight Louis with a cautious approach.
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Gene Tunney
Joe
Baer
Billy Conn
Abe Simon
Lou Nova
Black
Mike Jacobs
Wasington
Buddy Baer
Max
Louis
Half and half title fight at Madison Square Garden
Gus Lesnevich won a split victory over Anton Christoforidios in a bout billed as a title fight. The bout, held outside NBA territory, leaves Christoforidios and Lesnevich in a disputed light-heavyweight position with potential formal recognition by the New York commission if Lesnevich defeats Jimmy Webb this summer.
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New York
Gus Lesnevich
Madison Square Garden
Cliffside
N. J
Anton Christoforidios
Greece
Jimmy Webb
Webb
New York Commission
Lesnevich
Christefordis
Seven Million Pound Molybdenum Recovered in 1939 Mines
Census Bureau reports more than seven million pounds of molybdenum recovered from copper ores and concentrates produced in 49 U S mines during 1939.
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U. S
Census Bureau
Jackson Club Brings Six for Second Decatur Invasion
The Jackson Tennessee Golden Gloves team plans six fighters to visit Decatur next Tuesday after an earlier loss. Led by heavyweight Jack Jackson, formerly of Decatur, he will face John Manley. Jackson’s squad mirrors last year’s Jackson lineup, as Decatur heads to Florence tonight to spar with Florentines before the Tuesday clash at the Armory. The full Tuesday roster should be announced soon as eleven locals depart Florence at 5:30 PM.
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Jackson
Tennessee
Decatur
Decatur Boys’ Club
Jack Jackson
John Manley
Armory
Florence
Crax Chased by 3 Clubs As Crackers Hold Lead
Atlanta won its 33rd game in 41 starts by beating New Orleans 6 2 in 10 innings. Elmer Rummaris of Knoxville allowed 11 hits and struck out nine as the Smokies beat Memphis Chicks. Nashville beat Little Rock 11 9 after a ninth inning rally while Chattanooga topped Birmingham 5 3.
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Tennessee
Atlanta
Nashville
Knoxville
Vols
Chattanooga
Smokies
New Orleans
Crackers
Elmer Rummaris
Memphis Chicks
Little Rock
Ray Volpi
Birmingham
Pete Naktenis
Corp. Oliver In Spotlight At Goodall Round Robin
The opening round at Fresh Meadow Country Club features acting corporal Edward Oliver of Fort Dix, N J gaining crowd admiration despite finishing bottom for the day with a score of minus 9 0 while Lawson Little leads with 68. Oliver’s genial presence and Army publicity draw fans to the event.
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Bill Bonn
New York
Lawson Little
Goodall
Edward Liver
Fort Dik
N. J
Oliver
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Little
Goodyear Edges Garrisons 5-4 In Seventh Inning Rally
Goodyear posts its fourth straight win a 5 4 decision over Garrisons in the seventh inning. Lovelace and Caudill each pitched six hitters while Isbell and Todd sparked the late rally with key hits and walks. White was the only Goodyear batter with two hits off Caudill or Lovelace.
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Goodyear
Garrison Outfit
Wingfoots
Buddy Lovelace
Jimmy Caudill
Garrisons
Murphy
Mills
Collins
Bill Isbell
Goodyearites
Newlin
Hess
Shorty Collins
Isbell
Todd
White
Caudill
Lovelace
J. Caudill
E. Caudill
Alabama Hosiery Mills Rally Stuns Riverside In Big Baseball Win
Alabama Hosiery Mills upset Riverside with 30 runs on 29 hits while Riverside posted 16 runs on 16 hits. Bud Lee led Riverside with four doubles and a triple in five at bats, and Liza Smith homered for Riverside. Charles Gilliam went 3 for 3 for Riverside as Alabama built a six run first inning and later etched seven runs in both the sixth and seventh frames.
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Alabama
Bud Lee
Riverside
Charles Gilliam
Dick Lewter
Jack Bryant
Sally Robertson
Liza Smith
Simmons
Cole
Black
Moore
Lee
Ogle
Self
Alabama Joins Goodyear In Quest To Top League Leaders
Alabama aims to challenge leaders with a dynamic batting line as play resumes next Tuesday. Garrisons faces cellar team Disco in the opener. Contenders include Horton Smith Jimmy Hines Ben Hogan Tony Penna Vic Ghezzi Jag McSpaden and Oliver who eye spots with six rounds left.
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Alabama
Goodyear
Garrisons
Horton Smith
Jimmy Hines
Ben Hogan
Tony Penna
Vic Ghezzi
Jag McSpaden
Oliver
Andalusia Banker's Double Catch In Lake Tarquin
Parker Weed, a local Andalusia banker, used a borrowed rod to catch two bass with one throw on Lake Tarquin. The larger fish weighed eight and a half pounds and the smaller one weighed a pound, making a notable two-for-one catch.
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Andalusia
Ala
Parker Weed
Lake Tarquin
North Alabama Fish Report Highlights Strong Bites Across Rivers
Lauderdale and Colbert count bass, bream, crappie, and white bass on live and artificial baits below Wilson and Wheeler Dams. Waters are clear with good bites on plugs, flies, and spoons in multiple creeks and lakes including Hardeman, Round Island, Elk River, Sugar Creek, Paint Rock, Guntersville area, and Wheeler Dam.
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Alabama
Lauderdale
Colbert
White Lake
Wilson and
Wheeler
White Springs Creek
Hardeman Lake
Round Island Creek
Elk River
Sugar Creek
Lawrence Mallard Creek
Spring Creek
Wheeler Dam
Big Nance Creek
Town Creek
Madison and
Marshall
Paint Rock River
Guntersville Dam
Whitaker's
Long Island Creek
Flint River
Indian Creek
Dream
Baseball Results From The Associated Press
American League scores New York 6 Detroit 5 and St Louis 4 Boston 1 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 4 Washington 3. National League Cincinnati 6 New York 4 and St Louis 7 Brooklyn 6. Games: Boston at Pittsburgh on wet grounds. Philadelphia at Chicago in rain.
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Associated Press
New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Watt Pisched
Petrat
Gerore
Southern League scores Queen City to Memphis games
Chattanooga Birmingham 3. Nashville 11. Little Rock 9. Knoxville 8. Memphis 6. Atlanta 5. New Orleans 2. Ten innings noted for New Orleans.
Baseball slate features 12 intercity showdowns today
Today's schedule lists Boston at New York, Chicago at Detroit, Washington at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Cleveland, Cincinnati at Chicago, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Chattanooga at Birmingham, Nashville at Little Rock, Knoxville at Memphis, Atlanta at New Orleans. Only games scheduled.
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Knoxville
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New Orleans
Birmingham
Little Rock
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