Baseballs largest house game for the week
The Yankees win again as the Indians and Pirates rally. Brown’s Giants face a tough day. Poffenberger fined for late hours. Reds beat Dodgers 3-2. Cardinals solidify NL lead 6-1. Cubs 15-8 Bees. Newsom’s Tigers beat the Red Sox 7-2. Athletics top Browns 7-3. White Sox edge Nationals 5-4.
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Lou Nova Baer Bout Remains On Track At Yankee Stadium
May 24 New York Lou Nova and Max Baer push through final training for their 15 round elimination bout next Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs worries over cold and close calls during sparring with animals at Nyack feeling confident both fighters will reach prime for the big fight. Baer, aging and inactive, completes a month of hard work ahead of the showdown.
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Max Baer
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Mike Jacobs
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Jacobs
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Baer
Markus Fails to Win Southern Junior Heavyweight Title
Markus misses another shot at the Southern junior heavyweight crown as Joe Gunther retains the title after a fluke injures the challenger. The bout featured a neck hold break and a late fall stumble as a large Ferndale crowd watched in disappointment. Billy Fox and Bill Hall won their semi finals in clean fashion, with Fox scoring in 24.40 and a jackknife finish in 8:30. Fred Kupper refereed both matches amid a large turnout despite bad weather.
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Toledo Blade
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Baseball Results From National League Contests
The Associated Press reports multiple NL games. Pittsburgh defeated New York 13 to 4, Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 3 to 2, Chicago routed Boston 15 to 8, St Louis toppled Philadelphia 6 to 1.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Baseball scores from major league games report
New York defeated Cleveland 7 to 3 while Detroit beat Boston 7 to 2. Philadelphia won 7 to 3 against St. Louis and Chicago edged Washington 5 to 4.
Baseball scores from Southern and Southeastern leagues
In the Southern League Chattanooga defeated New Orleans 6 3 to 1 while Birmingham beat Atlanta 5 4. Little Rock won 3 2 over Nashville, Memphis edged Knoxville 4 3. In the Southeastern League Mobile beat Montgomery 3 2 and Meridian topped Anniston 10 5. Jackson defeated Gadsden 9 4 and Pensacola beat Selma 3 2.
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Baseball slate features city matchups across leagues
Today's schedule lists games including New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St Louis Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Atlanta at Birmingham Chattanooga at New Orleans Knoxville at Memphis Nashville at Little Rock Gadsden at Jackson Anniston at Meridian Montgomery at Mobile Selma at Pensacola
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Briez Chats About Sports in New York
May 24 report highlights Joe Loula betting ten dollars on a hat and Baer stopping Nova in five heats. Mentions Red keys and Billy Conn as well as Melio Bettina and Johnny Mize nearing Babe Ruth’s homer pace of 60, amid talk television boosts for champions.
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Bill McKechnie
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Billy Conn
E- Cent
Melio Bettina
Johnny Mize
Babe Ruth
Merrimack Mill Invades Decatur To Face Alabama Hosiery
The unbeaten Merrimack Mill baseball team from Huntsville travels to Alabama Park on Saturday for a 3 p.m. game against the Alabama Hosiery Millers. Merrimack opened with a 2–1 win over Scottsboro Laundry and followed with an 11–4 victory over Pulaski, while Alabama Hosiery has three wins and one loss.
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Baseball and boxing notes mix of 1929 era gossip
A jumble of sports gossip from Sprigfield Missouri with minor league shifts for Kiki Cuyler and Chattanooga Lookouts, Yankees farm plans, upcoming boxing matchups and training notes including Baer, Garcia, Hostak, Galento, and Comiskey.
Beneficial Rains Reported in Limestone County
Odie Lipscomb from Moorestown area says recent rains have been general and highly beneficial across Limestone County. Farmers report improved soil moisture and prospects for crops as showers continue in the region.
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Desoto Park Dedication Planned At Payne Alabama
DeSoto park near Payne Alabama is set for dedication today with exercises expected to draw hundreds of attendees at the recently developed public recreation site.
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DeSoto Park
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DiMaggio Sizzles in Pacific Coast League Spotlight
Joe Devine, a Yankee scout, tracks Dominic Di Maggio noted as the league’s best young ball player aside from pitchers. His brother Vince hits for Kansas City as plans shift to tomorrow’s Yankee outfield lineup with Di Maggio in right and center fields.
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Noogans back on top in Southern Association standings
Dick Lanahan and Polli pitched for Chattanooga as the Lookouts regained the league lead with a 3 to 1 victory over the Pelicans. Lanahan then won 6 to 0 in seven innings against New Orleans. Birmingham’s Del Weatherall earned a 5-4 win over Atlanta as Knoxville beat Memphis 4 to 3 in 10 innings and Little Rock defeated Nashville 3 to 2. Jack Glynn returned from a two week layoff to homer and drive in the tying run for the Barons.
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Golf Club Notes On Course Changes And Player News
The weather is set for clear fair days as Thursday and the week unfold. Tommy Masterson flagged an eagle on number two, a rare highlight. Harvey Pride and Bob Hunter push each other in early rounds, playing long sessions for about thirty holes. F W Waller shows steady form with pars from number five. Roy Peteet and B C McCall chip and drive, while Frank McElhannon jokes about mixing golf and baseball. Ruth Banks returns to play, A C Bailey records 36 36 37, and Joe Baugh notes the effort. A new tee for number four is planned, creating a blind shot over the big hole. Score cards will be turned in as one day handicap tournaments loom.
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Harvey Pride
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Roy Peteet
B.C. McCall
Frank McElhannon
Ruth Banks
A. C. Bailey Hiad
Joe Baugh
Gene Cook Is State Champion In Alabama Open
Gene Cook of Anniston won the Alabama Open with a 145 two round total to lead qualifying for the national open. Otey Crisman Selma and Johnny Morris Tuscaloosa earned spots in the national trials. Eddie Miller Gadsden placed fourth with 148 and others tied for fifth.
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Anniston
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Selma
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Man Goss, Jr
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Montgomery
Whitey Glazier
Joe Burch
Mobile
Red Gann
Chattanooga
Cracker Narrowly Edge Mets as Adair’s Fly Goes Wide
Cracker centerfielder Johnny Rucker throws Adair’s fly wide of the plate allowing the winning run to score. The stumble helped secure a late-innings victory for the Cracker club.
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Americans win Irish Hospitals Sweep Stakes Derby prizes
Two U S holders of Blue Peter derby tickets won 140 400 each today in the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes. Winners were Donegal Girl 3055 Decatur Ave Bronx and Come to Papa 508 West 132nd Street New York City.
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Decatur Ave
Bronx
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New York City
Blue Peter Wins Irish Sweep Stakes In Fast Time
Blue Peter carves through from behind to beat Fox Cub and Heliopolis in the Irish Sweep Stakes as Hypnotist finishes seventh. The winner clocks two minutes 36 3-4 seconds, short of the 2:32 3-5 stake record. Five Americans held tickets on Fox Cub and Heliopolis with large winnings overall.
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Major League Leaders by the Associated Press
National League leaders include Arnovich Philadelphia 381 and Ott New York 27 RBIs. Cincinnati's Goodman 28 RBIs and McCormick 40 hits lead, with McQuinn and Greenberg dominating in the American League batting and RBIs.
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Morgan Captains Tiger Trackmen at Auburn
Chuck Morgan of Bessemer, the Southeastern Conference high hurdle champion, was elected captain of Auburn's 1940 track and field team at a lettermen meeting yesterday. Bob Dickinson of Montgomery was named alternate captain. Both Morgan and Dickinson are juniors.
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Bessemer
Bob Dickinson
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Race at Newmarket During World War Details Admiral's Walk Fifth
During the World War the race was run at Newmarket. Admiral's Walk, one of the choices owned by Sir John Jarvis, finished in fifth place.
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John Jarvis
Georgians Celebrate Helipolis Derby Victory and Payout
In Athens Georgia on May 24 Heliopolis won the Epsom Downs Derby sweeping $46,800 to Kent H Hill Elks Club manager. His Irish sweepstakes ticket paid $5,250 as the horse posted today. Hill, a former Clarke County representative, plans to reward the messenger who alerted him, after taxes. He has served as councilman and mayor pro tem.
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