Reds face possible World Series test after NL title run
The Reds extend their lead with a 6-3 win over the Cubs as Lee Grissom singles out a sluggish offense. The Dodgers edge the Bees 1-0 behind Pressnell while the Giants beat the Phillies 7-5. The Yankees handle Boston 6-1, with Pinkie Higgins contributing a late hit, as Detroit tops St. Louis 10-9 and Philadelphia 5-4, leaving Cleveland and Chicago idle.
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Bill White
Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Yankees
Reds
Lee Grissom
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Pirates
Dodgers
Bees
Tot Pressnell
Bostonians
Giants
Phillies
Bronx Bombers
Boston Red Sox
Jim Bagby
Joel Heving
Jake Wade
Pinkie Higgins
Detroit
Tiger
St. Louis Browns
Ambler
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Joe Ganten
Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Bronzers and Braggadocio: Decoration Day Sports Singalong
Eddie Brietz riffs on Decoration Day in New York as the Giants and Dodgers prepare a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds. The piece celebrates a carnival-like sports atmosphere and promises a standout lineup of writers in a festive, teasing column.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Giants
Dodgers
Dodger
Polo Grounds
Cardinals Rally Show Strong Play in Patch Exhibition
J. Ed Wray reports a sparse crowd of about 100 as the Cardinals outplayed the Phillies in a championship exhibition, signaling strong potential that deserves better support from the city.
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J. Ed Wray
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Cardinals
Redbirds
Phillies
Spalding’s Alphabet: Albert Goodwill A G Spalding
In Boston Evening Globe copy, Albert Goodwill Spalding is named as the originator of baseball’s popularity. The piece notes his initials and honors his role in popularizing the sport nationwide.
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Victor O. Jones
Boston Evening Globe
A. G. Spalding
Albert Goodwill
All Star Trade Suggestion Aims to Beat Yankees
Detroit News columnist H G Salsinger proposes a plan for seven clubs to unite and decide which club to target, then trade to form an all star lineup capable of overthrowing the Yankees in first place.
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H. G. Salsinger
Detroit News
Yankees
Allstar
Red Evans Blunders Spark Dodgers Losses in Grand Slam Bid
In Atlanta, Red Evans of the Dodgers needed only a wild pitch to complete a grand slam bid but balked to allow a Philip runner home. He later faced Papper Martin on third with a Card star stealing home on a wild pitch.
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Red Jack Troy
Atlanta Constitution
Red Evans
Dodgers
Red
Philip
Papper Martin
Star
Little Rock Travellers Top Southern Leaders Bid
The Little Rock Travellers lost ground to Atlanta as the Crackers claimed the Southern and Dixie series title. Chattanooga edged Memphis Chickasaws 14 to 13 while Knoxville Smokies beat Birmingham 6 to 2 and New Orleans Pelicans defeated Nashville 5 to 3.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Rocks
Atlanta Crackers
Atlanta
Memphis
Major League Leaders From The National Leagues
List of top hitters and pitchers by league with names teams and totals for batting runs batted in hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and pitching records for the season in the American and National Leagues. Includes Hoag McQuinn Greenberg Wright Selkirk and others with their numbers and team affiliations.
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Hoag
St. Louis
McQuinn
Dickey
New York
Greenberg
Detroit
Wright
Washington
Williams
Boston
McCosky
Selkirk
Case
Welas
Ruffing
Pearson
Donald
Hadley
Madrid executes 21 year old for 800 murders
A Madrid based military tribunal at Santander condemned 21 year old Jose Delalamo Galilia to death by garrote for 800 murders. The conviction followed his ordered execution and the tribunal's sentence.
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Madrid
Jose Delalamo Galilia
Santander
Delalamo Galilia
Civic clubs clash in Rotary Kiwanis and Lions softball night
The Rotary Lions and Kiwanis teams face off in two spirited softball games at 7:30 with the winner to meet Kiwanis. Rumor says Rotary seek revenge after last season’s 13 0 loss to Lions, while Kiwanis vow to challenge both rivals from Decatur civic clubs.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotarians
Dame
Lions Club
Decatur
Youths Accused of Forming an Investigation Brigade
A report states that an armed group of youths formed an investigation brigade believed to have arrested about 3,500 nationalist sympathizers, with most detainees allegedly killed.
Speedway Race Big Crowd Eyes Fastest Indy 500 Yet
Indianapolis crowds swelled toward 150000 as the 1939 Indianapolis 500 opened. Louis Meyer, a three time winner, qualified second behind Jimmy Snyder, with Wilbur Shaw third. the race promises speeds near 150 mph on the 2 1/2 mile brick loop and a $20000 first prize plus other awards.
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America
Fang
Louis Meyer
Huntington Park
Calif
Indianapolis
Meyer
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago
Wilbur Shaw
Picard Wins Metropolitan Open in Two Playoffs
Henry Picard defeated Paul Runyan and Vic Ghezzi after two 18 hole playoffs at the Metropolitan Course to claim the Metropolitan Open title. Picard led with consistency through 108 holes averaging under par, earning $750 for the win while Runyan took $350 for second.
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White Plains
N. Y
Henry Picard
Paul Runyan
Picard
Chocolate Soldier
Woodall
Henry
Metropolis
Vic Ghezzi
Ghezzi
Runyan
Race Figures
Facts and figures on this year's 500 mile speedway race in Indianapolis. Total prize money about 100000 dollars. Track size two and one half miles. Probable attendance about 150000. Motors range four to sixteen cylinders. Defending champion Floyd Roberson race winners Lou Meyer Wilbur Shaw and Kelly Petillo. Qualification speeds from 130.138 mph to 116.527 mph. Mortality record 34 in 30 years. Weather forecast probably fair.
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Indianapolis
Floyd Robrace
Lou Meyer
Wilbur Shaw
Kelly Petillo
Jimmy Snyder
Billy Devore
Baseball Results Across Leagues From The AP
Southern League Knoxville beat Birmingham 6 to 2 while Memphis won 13 to 4 over Chattanooga New Orleans triumphed 5 to 3 Nashville edged Little Rock 3 2 Atlanta prevailed 1 to 2 in a slate of results American League New York topped Boston 6 to 1 Detroit won 10 to 9 over St Louis Philadelphia beat Washington 4 to 5 Cincinnati beat Chicago 6 to 3 Brooklyn defeated Boston 1 to 0 Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 7 to 0 New York defeated Philadelphia 7 to 5.
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Arnovich
Philadelphia
McCormick
Cincinnati
Rizzo
Pittsburgh
Martin
Herman
Chicago
Garrs
Boston
Camilli
Brooklyn
Handley
Wyatt
McGee
St. Louis
Associated Press
W. Pet
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Birmingham
ATS
New Orleans
Knoxville
Memphis
Nashville
Little Rock
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Elphia
Wwe
Daily NBA Schedule Highlights for Today
Birmingham visits Knoxville. Little Rock travels to Atlanta. Memphis plays Chattanooga. New Orleans meets Nashville. Boston hosts Philadelphia. Brooklyn at New York. Chicago vs Cincinnati. Pittsburgh against St. Louis. New York at Boston. Detroit at Chicago. St. Louis visits Cleveland. Philadelphia at Washington.
Southeast showdown slate across Meridian to Selma
A Southeastern League schedule lists Meridian at Gadsden, Jackson at Anniston, Pensacola at Montgomery, and Mobile at Selma.
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Anniston
Jackson
Gadsden
Meridian
Mobile
Selma
Pensacola
Montgomery
Southeastern League
Memorial Day Counts Veterans Lost in 1939
Washington May 30 113 U S veterans have died in the hours around Memorial Day this year. World War veterans number 88 Spanish American War 15 War Between the States 9 and Indian Wars 1. The War Between the States total includes five Union soldiers and four Confederates. The Confederate number is an estimate.
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Washington
United States
Veterans Administration
War Department
Decatur Fans See Top Wrestling Card With Billy Fox
Decatur wrestling fans will witness a strong team match featuring Billy Fox the Cleveland youngster paired with Bill Collins of Atlanta against Jack Dillon of California and Buddy Knox. Jack Steele refused Knox as partner. Tuffie Worley faces J. R. Sharp in amateur boxing. Fox has quickly become a favorite in the South and vows tougher opposition as promoters line up bigger matches.
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Decatur
American Legion
Billy Fox
Cleveland
Bill Collins
Atlanta
Jack Dillon
California
Buddy Knox
Jack” Steele
Knox
Dillon
Steele
Tuffie Worley
J. R. Sharp
Fox
South
Ohio
Charlie Fox
Presiding Elder Plans Weekend Preaching and Revival
Dr M E Lazenby presiding elder of the Decatur district travels to Parkers Chapel on the Cambridge circuit for 11 am sermon and quarterly conference after lunch. A lay delegate will be chosen at the conference. He then preaches the opening revival sermon at Flint Methodist Church with Rev William Warren.
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M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
Parker’s Chapel
Cambridge
H. G. Reese
Lazenby
Flint Methodist Church
William Warren
Thirteen Candidates Seek Coral Gables City Commission
In Coral Gables Florida thirteen candidates contest the June 13 municipal election with polls closing at 7 13 p m The note warns that even superstitious candidates might withdraw before the vote begins.
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Coral Gables
Fla
City Commission
Edd Ferguson Honored at Ardmore Birthday Dinner
Edd Ferguson of Ardmore route two celebrated his 50th birthday with a large dinner hosted by friends and relatives. Attendees included J L Ferguson, L D Moore, James Johnston and family, M J Ferguson and daughter Maxine, and many others from Ardmore, Elkmont, Decatur, Hartselle, Taft, and Elkwood, with Cecil and Raymond Ferguson among the guests.
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Edd Ferguson
Ardmore
J. L. Ferguson
L. D. Moore
James Johnston
Charles
Somerville
M. J. Ferguson
Maxine
Guson
Decatur
Carmen
Filyod
Hartselle
J. W. Franklin
Howard
Leon Puckett
Linzerland
Weldon Sanderson
Tenn
J. W. Shannon
Misses Camaletta
Elizabeth Shannon
Early King
Rosa King
Malcolm King
Elkmont
Jesse Owens
Bernard
Elbert
Stanley
Sterling Culps
Mary
Minnie Culps
Daniel Kolle
Wilson Rogers
Homer Jones
Elgie Jones
Misses Pearl
Julia Jones
Elmer Jones
Billy Joe
Billinn
eri.Oy Thompson
Child survives after swallowing razor blade in Oklahoma
In McAlester Oklahoma on May 30 a two year old, Clarence Pendergraft, chewed and swallowed a double edge razor blade. An x ray showed pieces of steel in his intestines and five days later he was reported fully recovered.
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Mcalester
Okla
Clarence Pendergraft
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