Cubs suffer loss as Hal Carlson dies at 36
Hal Carlson, veteran Cubs pitcher, died at 3 35 am in a Northside hotel. Cause given as hemorrhage of the stomach after ulcers two years. He was 36, married with a three year old, from Rockford. Funeral in Rockford Saturday. game with Cincinnati postponed. Carlson praised for control and pace and solid clubhouse influence.
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Stribling to Fight Frankie Wine in Birmingham Showdown
Young heavyweight Stribling will appear in Birmingham at the fair grounds on June 5 meeting Frankie Wine. Wine has faced Stribling before and is described as a capable opponent with Macon Mauler potential.
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Macon
Johnson Predicts Close Pennant Race
Walter Johnson known as the Big Train expects a tight AL pennant race. He declines to forecast a title for his league-leading Nationals now but says they will stay in the heat of the battle to the end.
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Nats
Dobbins Doubtful On Next School After Board Ruling
Dick Dobbins, once a Central athlete, faces a four year limit on college eligibility and is undecided about his next destination. Alumni from several colleges urge him to choose their institution while he keeps an open mind and plans a year of prep before entering a university.
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Dick Dobbins
Central
Dobbins
Cubs Struggle as Pitching Woes and Injuries Mount
Carl Carlson’s death compounds a Cubs pennant slump as veteran pitchers are sought to replace him. Rogers Hornsby heals slowly, Briggs Stephenson with a bad shoulder may sit out, Lester Bell returns from an arm issue, and Guy Bush lacks form and weight, raising doubts about 1929 performance.
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Jones Beats Tolley To Claim British Amateur Title
Bobby Jones defeated Cyril Tolley in a 19 hole final at St Andrews to win the British amateur championship amid huge crowds. The American Open champion completed another major in golf’s grand slam quest as UK players including Roger Wethered and T A Torrance remained challengers for the title.
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Jimmy Johnston
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Roland MacKenzie
H. L. Holden
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Don Moe
William Spark
Rex
Douglas Grant
London
Bristow Parks Bluejay Kill Plan Sparks Local Controversy
An order to kill bluejays in Bristow Oklahoma parks incited dispute among residents as debate over wildlife control and park management emerged. The move prompted participation from citizen groups and local authorities amid concerns about conservation and public access to green spaces.
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Okla
Senators Overthrow A's In Striking 1930 Baseball Clash
Alan Gould notes Connie Mack fears a repeat of 1925 as Washington’s Walter Johnson led a rejuvenated Senators past the defending champions. Johnson, once a top pitcher, struggled late but Washington stayed hot with Judge Rice and Goslin hitting well, while Cronin West Bluege also contributed.
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Seibold Again Leads in Victory For Braves
Seibold pitched another distance game securing his seventh win of the season as the Braves defeated the Phillies 5 to 1. Phils managed only six hits as Grover Cleveland Alexander started for Philadelphia before giving way to a rough inning. In other action, McCarthy shuffled Beck and English as the Cubs beat the Reds 6 to 5 behind a fluke first inning homer by Cuyler.
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Family Battery May Start Game
A family battery may start Saturday's game in the Industrial loop for the revamped Connecticut Mills team. Jessie Lanier, Southern Military Academy ace, has joined the mound staff and will pitch Saturday. Howard Lanier may catch, and Ralph Riggsbee, former local star, will play in the outfield.
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Reports From Bedside of Judge Callahan At Hospital
Encouraging news from the bedside of Judge W W Callahan now at the Benevolent hospital. Many visitors arrived to offer wishes for a speedy recovery and solace to the popular jurist.
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Veteran Caldwell Dominates Atlanta to Lift Barons 5 3
Ray Caldwell, veteran of the Barons staff, shut down the Atlanta Crackers with seven hits allowed and three runs batted in as the Barons won 5 to 3. Caldwell also contributed three hits and two RBIs. The Chicks beat New Orleans 6 to 2 behind Griffin’s six hits allowed. Bonura hit a homer for the Pelicans. Mobile Bears fell 8 to 7 to the Pebs after a late rally. Noogans again failed to translate outs to hits, losing 11 to 9 to the Vols. Lookout pitching couldn’t stop the Vol tide.
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Shopmen To Meet Town Creek Team
Louisville and Nashville shop men travel to Town Creek Friday to face the fast Lawrence County aggregation. Chandler may pitch for Decatur with Nelson Kelton and Perie available from manager Watson.
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Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Staggs improves after illness
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Staggs shows some improvement following an illness at their home in Ryan's on May 29.
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Jim Staggs
Decatur Goodrich Silvertown Leads District Sale Quota Push
The Decatur station at Goodrich Silvertown led the district in pushing toward March sale quotas, driving overall district performance and motivating other locations to meet targets.
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Browns Manager Fines Receiver for Dumb Play
St. Louis Browns catcher Rick Ferrell was fined 50 by manager Bill Killefer for a seventh inning mistake against the Detroit Tigers. Ferrell held the ball after fielding a bunt, allowing three Tigers to advance, and Killefer vowed further fines for future dumb plays.
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Tommy Baker Seeks Early Fight Bookings in Birmingham Ring
Huntsville boxer Tommy Baker of the famed Baker family desires early fight bookings. He plans to appear in a Birmingham ring soon and seeks opportunities to compete.
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Huntsville Battler
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Birmingham
New Management Rules "Springers"
The Huntsville Springers come under new management furnished by the Atlanta Crackers. Thompson leads the on field duties while Tubby Walton acts as business manager. Jack Moebes, son of Otto and Mrs. Moebes, may reenter school this fall in Huntsville.
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Southern and National League matchups headline schedule
The day features Nashville at Chattanooga Mobile at Memphis New Orleans at Little Rock Birmingham at Atlanta New York at Brooklyn Boston at Philadelphia and Washington at New York with only two American League games scheduled.
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Baseball Results and Standings Amid Rain Delays
Baseball scores shown with rain interruptions across cities. Chicago beat Cincinnati 6 to 5 while Boston defeated Philadelphia. Detroit toppled St Louis 4 to 2. Indianapolis lost 1 to 13 against Columbus in the American Association. Decatur reports an annual payroll of five million dollars.
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Browns Win Only Game In American Series
The Browns defeated Detroit 4 to 2 to claim the lone game as others were rained out. Walter Stewart allowed six hits and earned his seventh victory of the season.
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Town Creek Triumphs in Courtland Narrow Victory
Town Creek edged Courtland 6 to 5 after an 11th inning comeback. Williams opened scoring with a third frame homer, Kimbrell stole third and home in the 11th, McCullough drove in the go ahead run, and final box shows Courtland 3 earned runs to Town Creek 4.
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Sheffield Wins Tri Cities Title Over Deshler High
Sheffield high school defeated Deshler high 11 to 5 to win the Tri Cities championship in a free hitting game before about 1,000 spectators. The contest was the fourth meeting between the two clubs.
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Deshler High
Tilden Yet May Join U.S. Players
The stage is set for William T. Tilden to join the United States in the Davis Cup challenge round. Though reluctant, officials say they would be pleased if the veteran star makes himself available, with negotiations likely to continue abroad between Tilden and captain Eugene Dixon.
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Joseph W. Wear
Philadelphia
Eugene Dixon
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