Devils face tough foes in weekend slate
The Blue Devils schedule a busy weekend with Columbia Tennessee and Fairfield Birmingham Sheet Metal teams as opponents. Colombians visit Alabama Park for a 3 p.m. start, while Fairfield and the Devils meet at 2 30 p.m. tomorrow. Knoblock lists Grahams Brazelton Kimbrell McMurtrie Knoblock Sheats Grant Hudson and Smith in the locals lineup. The Fairfield squad counters with Allen Evbridge Clements Goolsby Gilmore Syberry Muir Gentry Howton.
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Birmingham
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McMurtrie
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Knoblock
Grahams
Brazelton
Kimbrell
Sheats
Grant
Hudson
Smith
Satans
Allen
Evbridge
Clements
Goolsby
Gilmore
Syberry
Muir
Gentry
Howton
National League New York and Boston Silent Game
In the Associated Press baseball results the only National League game featured New York against Boston. In the American League Chicago defeated Detroit 2 to 1 and Cleveland beat St Louis 3 to 2 in another close contest.
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Southern Association Scores and Weather Affects Games
Atlanta defeated New Orleans Memphis and Nashville 14 to 7 while Little Rock led Knoxville 2 1 in 5 innings due to rain. Birmingham beat Chattanooga 8 to 2 as scheduled games proceeded despite delays.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Nashville
Little Rock
Knoxville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Today's Games Summary Card
A list of matchups includes Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Cincinnati two games New York at Boston two games Philadelphia at Washington Cleveland at St Louis Detroit at Chicago Atlanta at New Orleans Chattanooga at Birmingham Knoxville at Little Rock Nashville at Memphis.
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Westerville Water Tower Siren Fails After Nest Discovered
Westerville officials report the town siren atop the water tower malfunctioned when a nest obstructed the system. The mishap occurred on a May date, preventing warning signals until the issue was found and addressed.
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Feller Tops Early Baseball MVP Talk After No-Hitter
Robert William Feller sparkles in opening season with a no hit effort and three run game for Cleveland Indians against St. Louis Browns. His 6 2 record leads AL pitching while Rip Radcliff drives in Browns' lone errors as Giants and White Sox also win in nocturnal openers.
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Chicago White—Sox
Detroit Tigers
John Rigney
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Charley Gehringer
Hank Greenberg
Nashville Vols Fall Behind as Memphis, Atlanta Win
In a tight stretch of the Southern Association, Nashville drops to two games behind the Chicks and three behind the Crackers after Memphis beat the Vols 8 7 in the opener of a four game set. Atlanta edges the Pelicans 14 8. Birmingham tops Chattanooga 3 2. Little Rock defeats Knoxville 2 1 in five innings due to rain.
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Ditch conquers fifth hole as top golf scores roll in
Jessie Robbins from Atlanta drives the fairway to conquer the big ditch on number five and post a strong score. C W Young shoots 39 while John Caddell and Ben Britnell stay under 40, Ruth Johnston cards 48, and Billy Duncan opens with an eagle on seven. Cecil Chandler also sinks an eagle on nine as Birmingham hosts Open qualifying with Georgia and Tennessee entrants growing the field. Gene Dakibender from Atlanta shows steady form. Mel Lowery qualified last year and competes on hometown soil.
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Atlanta
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John Caddell
Ben Britnell
Ruth Johnston
Billy Duncan
Cecil Chandler
Birmingham
Tennessee
Gene. Dakibender
Mel Lowery
Women Aces of Golf Vie for Southern Title
Estelle Page, a Chapel Hill native and UNC alum, battles Mrs. Frank Goldthwaite as two strong independent swingers clash for the Southern title. Page, famed for four clubs and a baseball grip, seeks her 1937 national crown while Goldthwaite defends Texas and seeks another Southern win. Miley and Pearson are also in contention as the match progresses.
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Philadelphia
Frank Goldthwaite
Estelle Lawson Page
Stout
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Texas
Kay Pearson
Houston
Miss Pearson
Mrs. Page
Marion Miley
Lexington
Rats Prefer Mild Alcohol Water Mixes Over Pure Water
Evidence reported in the official journal of the AAAS shows rats favor mild alcohol water mixtures up to 7 percent. when the alcohol content rises above 7 percent they switch back to pure water.
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New York
Science
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Magician Unable to Enter Home Calls for Help
In Green Bay on May 25 Fred Cobb, a magician by vocation, misplaced his house key and had to summon firefighters to enter through a window using a ladder, causing embarrassment.
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Fred Cobb
Anxious Squad Seeks Soon Florence Match Date
Comment expresses eagerness for upcoming team matches with Florence. No definite date set. expects a very soon scheduling update as players anticipate the contest.
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Florence
Washington’s Ken Overlin dethrones Caterino Garcia in middleweight
Ken Overlin of Washington DC upset Caterino Garcia of Los Angeles to win the middleweight crown. Garcia had been unbeaten in 16 fights but yielded the title he took from Fred Apostol last October after a knockout.
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Ken Overlin
Washington, D. C
Applecart
Caterino Garcia
Los Angeles
Garcia
Fred Apostol
Pugilism
Maxie Rosenbloom
Mickey Walker
Harry Greb
Fishermen Rally for Bountiful Catches in Clear Waters
Fishermen hit the waters in strong numbers chasing multiple prizes as crowds and catches outpace last year. Weather previously hindered efforts, but current conditions in the allotted area remain clear and productive with fish actively striking.
Lineman Injured in Bathtub Fall Hospitalized
Elmer Hansen, a Goldendale lineman who climbs tall power poles daily, is in hospital receiving treatment after slipping in his bathtub and landing on his chest and injuring his diaphragm.
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Elmer Hansen
Morgan County Tabor Notes and Local Visits
Rev Toon of Decatur to fill appointment at Baptist church Sunday. Dave Whitten improving after illness. Local families host visitors from Laceys Spring Woodland Mills Decatur and Union Grove. Home Demonstration Club meets Friday for rally plans. Various health updates and visits, including Mrs Ella Russell illness and Pat Covey stroke aftermath.
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Rescue
Briez Chats About Sports
Eddie Brietz notes boxing rights negotiations at Ebbets Field with Jack Kearns in town. Cyril Walker, ex U S open champ, now pro at Yonkers range. Boston Bees focus on Eddie Miller and Max West as potential bunting threats for five NL clubs. Nate Druxman offered Ken Overlin 25000 for a Hostak bout but Overlin declined to honor a Garcia rematch. Big Bill Tilden returns to tennis lessons in Los Angeles at 15 dollars per hour with demand high.
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New York
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Yonkers
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Max West
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Bill Tilden
Los Angeles
From popcorn vendor to Texas department store magnate
Marvin Leonard rose from pop corn vendor to owner of a major Texas department store. He also posted a $25 000 guarantee that secured the 1941 national open championship for Fort Worth. The article recalls various sports and baseball notes from the era with brief mentions of figures like Lee Grissom Arturo Godoy Slip Madigan and Fred Haney.
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Yanks
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St. Mary’s
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Browns
Charley Dewitt
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Three Ring Titles Change Hands in 13 Days
Nady Cates reports a rapid title shuffle as Jenkins upsets Ambers, Jeffra takes Archibald’s featherweight crown, and Overlin defeats Garcia. Refereeing by Arthur Donovan noted, with war front page talk and Hank Greenberg in Detroit as a backdrop. Maj Bob Neyland plans voluntary army return.
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Ambers
Jeffra
Joey Archibald
Overlin
Garcia
Arthur Donovan
New York
Memphis
Nashville
Hank
Greenberg
Detroit Gardens
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Tama Nine Ends With Corns In Win
In a high school game in Tama Iowa the final batter was Corns for Tama while Radcliffe’s last man was Oatts.
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Tama (Ia
Corns
Radcliffe
Oatts
Charley Trio Promises Hospital Alarm in Louisiana Outfield
An odd note claims the LSU outfield could be hospitalized if someone shouts take it Charley. It names Charley Anastasio in left Charley Erdman in center and Charley Bur ley in right.
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Charley
Charley Anastasio
Charley Erdman
Charley Burley
Death ruled not accidental in lioness incident
Montgomery judge finds Dr. Frank Winsor, a Montgomery veterinarian, was not killed accidentally after his arm was mangled by a park lioness on February 29. Winsor exposed himself to danger by petting the animal and refused recommended amputation. verdict directs insurance company to pay double indemnity not accidental death.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank Winsor
Walter B. Jones
Winsor
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