Second Meeting Called for North Alabama Amateur Baseball Loop
Representatives from North Alabama cities will gather Friday at 7 30 PM in the Y M C A to form an amateur Tennessee Valley baseball circuit. W T Koenigsmark of Cullman chairs the effort and urges full attendance to finalize the organization and schedule. No salaries are planned and funds remain with clubs. visiting team expenses go to visiting clubs. Players may join any team unless they reside outside the team territory.
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North Alabama
Tennessee Valley
W. T. Koenigsmark
Cullman
Koenigsmark
Sie
X Ray Machines to Test Strength at Speedway Stations
Emergency hospital stations at the Indianapolis speedway are busy with extensive driver and mechanic physicals. X ray machines are also being used to determine the strength of the equipment and machines involved.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Speak a Good Word for Building a City Auditorium
A call to support the construction of a public city auditorium to serve all residents. Promoters argue it will host gatherings, cultural events, meetings, and educational programs, fostering community cohesion and accessible civic space for everyone.
Crax Will Not Buy Huntsville Springers
The Atlanta club of the Southern Association will not buy the Huntsville Alabama Springers. Instead Erskine Thompson will be sent to Huntsville as field manager. Luke Appling and Red Barron have been acquired by the Crackers for future play.
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Atlanta
Southern Association
Huntsville
Ala
R. J. Spiller
Alabama
Erskine Thompson
Cracker
Spiller
Ike Dillon
Huntsville Springers
Hunstville
Thompson
Tubby Walton
Oglethorpe University
Crackers
Macon
Luke Appling
David
Red) Barron
Georgia Tech
Appling
Emil Fuches
Boston Braves
Barron
Munroe
Providence
Boston
Monroe
Tribe Wins Pair From White Sox
The Cleveland Indians defeated the White Sox twice yesterday by scores of 7 to 3 and 5 to 2. Wes Ferrell and Clint Brown pitched well in both games. Red Faber held opponents hitless until the fifth inning of the first game, when eight straight hits broke through.
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Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Wes Ferrell
Clint Brown
Red Faber
Goslin
Judge
Nats
Yankees
Ruth
Alexander
Tigers
Browns
A’s
Red Sox
Reeves
Ruth Slugs Six Home Runs In Two Days
New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth hit six homers in two days against the Philadelphia Athletics securing the American League lead and tying Hack Wilson for most in the majors. He also achieved a three homer game in league play for the first time, pushing his 1927 pace toward sixty homers.
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New York
Bam
Ruth
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Babe” Ruth
Jones and Roper Duel in British Amateur Opener
In St Andrews Scotland May 27 Bobby Jones faced English newcomer Sidney Roper in a weather disrupted opening round. Jones shot four birdies and an eagle to lead 33 after nine holes while Roper battled with steady fours and showed grit with a two up fight to the 16th before being eliminated three up with two to play. Roper, Nottinghamshire champion from a municipal course, lacked a caddy but impressed with his play and tenacity.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Bobby Jones
Sidney Roper
Jones
Roper
Bobby
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
Southern and National League matchups listed for today
Today’s slate shows Nashville at Chattanooga Mobile at Little Rock New Orleans at Memphis Birmingham at Atlanta Philadelphia at Boston New York at Brooklyn St Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Washington at New York.
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Memphis
Gael
New Orleans
Little Rock
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mobile
Atlanta
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Southern League
National League
Brodoklyn
Chicago
Iain
Baseball Scores From the South League Standings
Nashville edged by Chattanooga 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Birmingham and Atlanta tied 3 all in 11 innings. Little Rock defeated Mobile 7 to 1. New Orleans beat Memphis 11 to 3.
Week of scores shows wide margins across league games
Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 0 while Cleveland beat Chicago 7 to 5 and Chicago lost 3 to 2. Philadelphia beat Boston 8 to 5 and Washington topped New York 19 to 7 in a day of varied outcomes. Detroit won 7 to 3 over St. Louis and Cincinnati won 6 to 2 against Chicago.
Pete De Paolo Returns for Indianapolis 500 Race
Indianapol is entry Pete De Paolo, 1925 and 1927 racing champion, will come out of retirement to compete in the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway on May 30.
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Pete de Paolo
Indianapolis Speedway
Shorty Long Named Coach at Morgan County High
Auburn 1929 captain Shorty Long has been selected to teach and coach at Morgan County High in Hartselle for the 1930 31 term. Long played multiple positions for Auburns football team and pursued baseball, balancing athletics with studies while earning athletic honors and leadership roles.
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Howell
Shorty” Long
Auburn
Morgan County High
Hartselle
Long
Cornerstone
Dave Morey
Tigers
Lang
Morey
Plainsmen
Brim Biting At Local Lakes As Fishermen Report Sport
Fishermen report brim actively biting on area lakes after spawning. On the Bee Line highway in late afternoons, an almost unbroken procession of anglers returns home after a day of sport on the streams and lakes.
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Bee Line
Ray Francis Becomes Free Agent After Atlanta Call
Ray Francis, the veteran Baron Southpaw once labeled a winner by Johnny Dobbs after a 1928 Atlanta call, has been released to make room for Touchstone the new right hander. The St Louis Cardinals, led by Gabby Street, surprise preseason experts with their bold pennant push and are determined to dumbfound critics.
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Ray Francis
Baron Southpaw
Johnny Dobbs
Atlanta
Touchstone
Gabby Street
Huntsvillian
Mrs. Jessie McBride and guests visit Mrs. Lucie Pitts
Mrs. Jessie McBride of Hillsboro Miss Ellie McBride of Town Creek and Mrs. Potter were guests of Mrs. Lucie Pitts on Monday.
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Jessie McBride
Hillsboro
Ellie McBride
Town Creek
Potter
Lucie Pitts
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Scrambled
Crossword puzzle clues include a long list of across and down hints with several misprints and typos. The item collects general terms such as lettuce flower knock and other common crossword entries mixed with garbled words and numbers.
Bobby Jones Honored as Atlanta Names New Golf Course
Atlanta honors Bobby Jones with a civic tribute as the Fulton County Commission launches planning for a new golf course to bear his name.
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Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Fulton County Commission
Vance Shuts Out Giants as Dodgers Win Again
Dazzy Vance limited the Giants to two hits as the Dodgers defeated New York 7 to 0. Ott pulled a leg tendon near first base and may miss several days. The Cardinals won 10 to 4 over Pittsburgh to extend their streak, with Frisch and Adams leading the offense. Hack Wilson homered for Chicago but the Cubs faltered, while Cincinnati beat Philadelphia.
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Giants
Dazzy Vance
Dodgers
New York
Ott
Robin
Pittsburgh
Frisch
Adams
Hack Wilson
Cubs
Reds
Jackie
Boston
Sturdy's Homer Wins for Barons in Eleventh
Guy Sturdy hit a home run in the eleventh inning to lift the Barons to a 3 2 victory in Atlanta. Touchstone pitched well for the Barons, allowing eight hits in eleven innings and two Crackers were thrown out at the plate on strong defense. The Pels beat the Chicks 11 3, Zeke Bonura collecting five hits, while Charlie Gooch homered late for Noogans as they topped the Vols 6 5. The Pebs pounded Alex Lindstrom for 7 1 over the Bears. Jim Moore struck out seven Mobile hitters.
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Guy Sturdy
Atlanta
Barons
Touchstone
Crax
Pels
Chicks
Zeke Bonura
Bean
Charlie Gooch
Noogans
Vols
Dixie Davis
Davis
Pebs
Alex Lindstrom
Bears
Jim Moore
Tuscumbians Are Decatur Visitors
Judge C. P. Almon and Clopper Almon of Tuscumbia visited relatives in Decatur for a short time yesterday.
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Tuscumbians
C. P. Almon
Clopper Almon
Tuscumbia
Decatur
Alabama's spring sports post record ranks among best
Alabama's spring sports achieved three conference titles this season and a top national standing. Lindy Hood earned All Southern first team while Earl Smith and Walton Laney made second five. Golf led by Harry Pritchett and Sam Perry went undefeated and won the Birmingham conference title. Baseball finished 15–3 with a ten game win streak and strong infield outfield. track is described as the best Tide team yet. Boxing and tennis fared well with most squads likely to return.
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Alabama
Harry Pritchett
Sam Perry
Birmingham
Florida
South
Bingham
Perry
Pritchett
Neeley
Alabama Baseballers
Georgia Tech
Hilcher
Starling
Ray Moore
Wilder
Terrier
Haygood
Crimson Tide
Eberdt
Bradshaw
Mike Szecsi
Deason
North Carolina
Adams Couple Return From Tuskegee Visit
Mr and Mrs D C Adams have returned after a visit to Tuskegee.
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Mrs. D. C. Adams
Tuskegee
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Associated Press
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Tribe
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Southern Railway
Neimnati
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Babe Ruth
Little Rocks
Indianapolis
Shorty Long
County High
Morgan
Geo. Bohler
Vance Maree
Georen
Bohler
John C. Floyd
Bengals
Floyd
Georgia
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Grant Field
Tellurium & Abraham's
Orchestra Thestrament
Persia
Sea Eagles
Norse Network
Comb
Orm
Seateh
Mae
Myself
Vance
Dazzler
Sturdy
Homer
BAMA
Dallas
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