Athenians Edge Decatur In Season Opener Slugfest
Athens defeats Decatur 17 13 in a wild opener at Connecticut Mills field. Todd finished on the mound for Athens as Kelton struggled early and hitters supplied heavy support with multiple triples and a homer by Mack Streater.
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Athens
Decatur
Connecticut Mills Field
Malone
Kelton
Homer Coffman
Todd
Coffman
del Corbett
Bill Landers
Corbett
Mack Streater
Bobby Wilkinson
Sam Whitt
Woodrow Wilkinson
Grisham
Hot" Nelson
Decatur Mack Streater
Charley Ed Howell
Slim Odom
Duby Bronough
Wilkinson
Kimbrel
Diamond Hall of Fame
Albertville Boxing Show Promises Competitive Card
The Albertville post of the American Legion plans its first season boxing show tonight with a solid card featuring local fighters and anticipated matchups.
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Albertville
The
American Legion Tonight
Veteran racer Leon Deray returns to Indian speedway classic
One of the oldest driving stars Leon Deray ends a year of retirement to race at the Indian speedway classic. He holds the single lap record at Indianapolis and is renowned as a sensational demolisher, poised to challenge all entrants in the annual automobile sweepstakes.
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Leon Deray
Deray
Indianapolis
Cards Hold Top National Position With Wins
The Cards kept first in the National League by beating the Pirates 11 to 9 as the Giants closed in with a double victory over the Braves. Hubbell and Walker pitched well for the Giants in a 3–0 and 6–0 shutout. Cubs won twice against Reds 7–2 and 9–6 led by Stephen son’s four RBI day. Phils beat Brooklyn 8–4 with Buzz Arlett contributing three doubles and a single.
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Cards
Bucs
Giants
Braves
Hubbell
Walker
Bostonians
Cubs
Reds
Stephenson
Phils
Brooklyn
Buzz Arlett
Abad and Sarron Set for June 8 in Birmingham
Boxing fans focus on the Abad Sarron bout scheduled for June 8 in Birmingham. The match, organized by Jay Thomas of Gorgas, was moved from May 25 after Abad injured his hand.
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Abad-Sarron
Birmingham
Jay Thomas
Gorgas Post
Abad
Sand Mountain Fans Expect Huge Crowd at Event
Anticipation builds as Sand Mountain fans prepare for a major gathering drawing a large turnout, with organizers promoting the program and local officials planning crowd management and security measures.
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Sand Mountain
Decatur Visits Athens for Season Opener at New Ballpark
Decatur's Bee Line league member travels to Athens on Thursday for the season opener at the new Athens ballpark. The program includes a dedication ceremony. The game starts at 3 30 with Athens batteries Coffman and son and Decatur battery Tuck and Howell.
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Decatur
Athens
Coffman and Son
Decatur,Tuck and Howell
Lanier to Return Home Soon From Military Academy
Jesse Lanier a Southern Military Academy cadet at Greensboro Alabama will soon return home with Mrs Lanier. He was married some months ago in Greensboro. Friends in town await the couple’s arrival with pleasant anticipation.
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Jesse Lanier
Southern Military Academy
Greensboro
Ala
Gomez Halts The Streak Of Champs In 6 To 2 Win
Vernon Gomez, the Yankee left hander, ended the Athletics 17 game winning streak with a 6 to 2 victory. Heal Simmons homered for the Red Sox, Ruth added his seventh as Boston snapped a seven game slide by beating the Nationals 6 to 4. Van Camp and Brute Pickering each had three hits as the Indians swept the Browns 12 to 0 and 4 to 2. George White shut down the White Sox as the Tigers won 4 to 2.
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Yankee
Athletics
Gomez
Chumps
Heal Simmons
Ruth
Red Sox
Nats
Camp
van Camp
Brute Pickering
Sam Jones
Indians
Browns
Miller
Collins
Kimsey
George White
Tigers
White Sox
Faber
Baseball Schedule for South and American Leagues Today
Tonight's Southern League slate features Nashville at Chattanooga New Orleans at Little Rock Mobile at Memphis and Birmingham at Atlanta. American League matches include Washington at Boston New York at Philadelphia Detroit at Chicago in two games and St. Louis at Cleveland. National League games have Boston at New York Pittsburgh at St. Louis and Chicago at Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Coattaacaitieit
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
National League
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Football results recap from several cities across leagues
The report lists scores for multiple games including Nashville 14 Chattanooga 11 Memphis 4 Mobile 3 Atlanta 3 Birmingham 2 New Orleans 4 Little Rock 5 New York 6 Philadelphia 2 Boston 6 Washington 4 Detroit 4 Chicago 2 Cleveland 12 14 St Louis 0 2 St Louis 11 Pittsburgh 9 Philadelphia 8 Brooklyn 4 New York 3 6 Boston 0 0 Chicago 7 9 Cincinnati 2 6.
Skippy the Delightful Rogue Comes Alive at Princess
Skippy the famous Crosby cartoon hero leaps from page to screen at the Princess Theatre this Thursday and Friday in a Paramount talking picture. Jackie Cooper stars as Skippy with Robert Coogan Sooky Mitzi Greek and Jackie Sears in the juvenile cast. the tale traces Skippy’s rise from six years old to nationwide fame. Crosby’s life story is noted as the origin of Skippy who became a public favorite after wartime work and early newspaper publication.
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Skippy
Percy Crosby
Princess Theatre
Paramount
Peter Pan
Crosby
New York Call
Globe
Daily Crossword Puzzle RaE 35 By Mouth Across
Crossword clues and partial answers fill a compact puzzle page. Includes several across and down entries with hints on capitals plants animals and common terms. A mix of historical language and wordplay appears in this damaged OCR segment.
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Dorainion
Union of South Africa
Burleson Umpires The Season Start
Old John Burleson, veteran umpire, worked behind the plate in Tuesday's game at Connecticut Mills field. He joins Hartselle this season at first base, his regular position, and called a good game. Wallace Gower patrolled the baselines in the opener with many tough calls in a high scoring hitting fest.
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John Burleson
Connecticut Mills Field
Burleson
Hartselle
Wallace Gower
Terry Will Meet Flynn Friday Night bout in Huntsville
Local boxing fans plan to travel to Huntsville Friday night to watch the Terry Flynn pro bout. It marks the Legion’s first professional card in weeks, following two amateur events.
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Terry
Flynn
Huntsville
Terry- Flynn
Huntsville Legion
Court Cleared Hundreds Of Cases In Athens Session
In Athens Alabama Judge James E. Horton disposed of about one hundred civil and criminal cases in a non duty circuit court session held May 27. The proceedings concluded efficiently with numerous docketed matters resolved.
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Athens
Ala
James E. Horton
Sheehan Named Boss of Crackers After Dobbs Suspension
Atlanta May 27 Jack Sheehan is named acting manager of the Atlanta Crackers as Johnny Dobbs is indefinitely suspended by Southern baseball president John D. Martin for striking umpire E l Goes after a disputed call in Monday night’s Birmingham game. Dobbs faces possible 90 day or season long suspension. police charge Disorderly conduct filed against both men. Jack Sheehan, veteran second baseman, becomes acting manager during the suspension.
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Johnny Dobbs
Southern Baseball Association
John D. Martin
E. l. Goes
Martin
Dobbs
Goes
Birmingham
Ryan
Jack Sheehan
The
Crackers
Hartselle and Cullman open Bee Line league clash
Hartselle faces Cullman in the Bee Line league season opener this afternoon. The two teams, both regarded as strong this year, meet with batteries for the game not announced.
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Hartselle
Cullman
Hooper to Meet Box in Anniston Thursday Night
Horace Hooper and Jimmy Box, once set to meet a week ago in Anniston, will scrap their bout Thursday night under the American Legion post’s auspices after a postponement.
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Horace Hooper
Jimmy Box
Anniston
American Legion Post of
Hasty Victim Or Cracker Attack In Atlanta Game
The Atlanta Crackers edged the Barons 3 2 after four hits in the fifth inning. The Vols routed the Noogans 14 11 with a late rally. The Memphis Chicks beat Mobile Marines 4 3 on Jeanes bases loaded single in the ninth.
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Atlanta Crackers
Bob Hasty
Atlanta
Barons
Vols
Noogans
Memphis Chicks
Mobile
Marines
Jeanes
Chicks
Cadets Dobbins and West Likely to Attend Auburn
Decatur youths Dick Dobbins and Pete West, cadets at Southern Military Academy, plan to enroll at Auburn next year after strong prep school seasons. Both are expected to rise in athletics during their college careers.
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Dick Dobbins
Pete West
Southern Military Academy
Auburn
Decatur
Lanier Declines Local Baseball Tryouts This Year
Howard Lanier, noted as one of Decatur’s best infielders, will not attempt out for the local amateur baseball team this season. He has been advised to refrain from playing locally.
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Howard Lanier
Decatur
Young Lanier
Barons rely on teamwork as they lead Southern League
Atlanta May 27 Clyde Milan manager of Birmingham says the Barons lead the Southern Baseball Association because everyone clicks together. He praises rookies Abernathy Prevost Shoaf and Berres and notes strong pitching fielding and batting. Milan expects tough battles with Atlanta New Orleans Little Rock and Memphis.
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Clyde Milan
Birmingham
Barons
Southern Baseball Association
Abernathy
Susko
Prevost
Shoaf
Taylor
Berres
Clyde
New Orleans
Little Rock
Memphis
Athletes and Rules Spark State High School Debate
A discussion emerges over how the state high school association enforces athletic rules and eligibility, raising questions about fairness and consistency across schools.
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State High School Association
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