Speedway crowd roars as intercity softball races heat up
Riverside and Goodyear pull off comebacks in tough losses to top City Softball League foes as fans fill the stands for thrilling games. Ed Johnson shines for Vaughans, while Cooper-Wells rally to tie and Riverside pitchers ride double plays to victory. Indianapolis hosts the International 500 with 33 drivers chasing a $100000 prize.
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Riverside
Goodyear
Ed Johnson
Vaughas
Golden
Smith
Murphy
Buck Robinson
Briscoe
Johnson
Collier
Mills
Ensley Baseball Debuts Against Devils in Decatur
Ensley travels to Decatur to face the Devils Sunday afternoon at Park. Game time is 3. Brisco will pitch for Ensley with McMurtrie catching, while White or Gallahar handles the rifle work and Stapp backs them behind the plate. The schedule targets top opponents as the Blue Devi aim to test themselves early in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensley
Decatur
Devils
Steel City
Brisco
McMurtrie
White
Gallahar
Stapp
Petone
Baseball Results From The Associated Press National League
National League games included Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh 4 0 and St Louis edging Chicago 2 2. Boston beat Philadelphia 3 1. American League scores: New York 2 Washington 1 and Philadelphia 8 Chicago 3. Cleveland 7 Detroit 4. St Louis 4 Boston 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
York
Ington
Louis
Pele
McCeane Ll
Enwe
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Southern Association Scores From Chattanooga and Birmingham
Chattanooga defeated Knoxville 3 0 while Atlanta beat Nashville 3 2. Birmingham won 7 5 over Memphis and New Orleans edged Little Rock 6 4 in twelve game stretches.
Today’s NBA or baseball games on slate across league venues
The schedule lists Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Washington among two game sets, with Chicago visiting Cleveland and St. Louis traveling to Detroit and Pittsburgh. Also New York at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at Boston, Cincinnati at Chicago, New Orleans at Memphis, Birmingham at Little Rock, Nashville at Chattanooga, and Knoxville at Atlanta.
Students Return From Rome After Advisement
The North American College plans to leave Rome and sail back to the United States aboard the liners Itan and President Hayes. The rector Bishop Hayes advised bishops on May 17 of a consular warning urging Americans to depart Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
North Ameri- College
Itan
Harri Bishop Hayes
Italy
Bucky Walters Fires Eighth Victory In 1940 Campaign
Cincinnati ace Bucky Walters improved to eight straight wins with a 4-0 shutout of the Pirates boosting the Reds toward the NL lead. The day highlighted strong pitching across the circuit with ten starters working seven innings and debuts by Bill Dietrich and Bill Butland.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Walters
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Reds
Brooklyn
Dodgers
New York Giants
Atley Donald
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Bill Butland
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Bill Dietrich
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Bob Feller
Detroit Tigers
Tribe
Briez Chats About Sports New York May 30
Newspaper notes on 1937 38 tax issue for Burk Newsom 547.76 and paths to regatta and Washingtons return. Pittsburgh scribes doubt Frisch’s year, possible boxing title bouts with Conn Lesnevich Knox in upcoming Detroit Pittsburgh. Tony Joy of Youngstown tees off at national open next week. Clemson noted for tougher schedule in 1941.
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New York
Sam
Burk Newsom
Lane 7
Washington
Pittsburgh
Frank Frisch
Billy Conn
Gus Lesnevich
Detroit
Buddy Knox
Tony J
Joy
Youngstown
Clemson
Dempsey Braddock Contrast Highlighted in Ad Quote
Halsey Hall in MinneapolisStar Journale notes Jack Dempsey sponsors whiskey while James J Braddock leads a soft drink company. The line underscores the differing public images of the two boxing figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey
Minneapolis-Star- Journale
Jack Dempsey
A& Whiskey
James J Braddock
Golf Qualifying Scores Prompt Reflective Review
The column ponders open golf qualifying results noting woods and roughs as typical challenges. It mentions Jake Powell and Lawson Lit tle boosting the Yankee drive and recalls Ben Hogan’s struggle to qualify for the open. A boxing show is noted as an afternoon event in New York for the Queens club. Ken Overlin faces Ralph De John in a heavyweight bout at Syracuse on June 138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Powell
Jake
Paul Berlenbach
King Solomon
New York
Queensboro
Ben Hogan
Ken Overlin
Ralph de John
Syracuse
Open for Business Tommy Adams Turns Pro in Newark
Newark light heavyweight Tommy Adams has turned professional and will be managed by the firm Fishbein Bar. The announcement frames his transition as a significant step in his boxing career, noting his early success and potential under the new representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Adams
Newark
Fishbein, Bar
Cardinals Move Into Fifth With 8-2 Win Over Cubs
Dick Errickson of the Boston Bees allowed five hits and earned an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cardinals climbed to fifth place with an 8-2 triumph against the Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Dick Errickson
Boston Bees
Philadelphia Phillies
Harp Family Hosts Weekend Guests in Morgan County
Mr and Mrs J W Harp and son hosted the Harp family for Sunday dinner while Little Waymond O Neil Johnson visited Kel son Rose near Neel. Oscar Sybert of Oak Ridge called on Dot Brown Monday night. Mrs Ellis Brown and Dot Brown visited relatives in Gadsden. The Seldon Harp and Joy family groups spent Sunday together.
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J. W. Harp and
Leonard” Harp
Little Waymond O'Neil Johnson
Kelson Rose
Near Neel
Oscar Sybert
Oak Ridge
Dot” Brown
Ellis Brown
Dot
Gadsden
Seldon Harp
Joy
John Harp
Will Layton
Leonard Harp
G. W. Johnson
Gill Johnson
Willie Johnson
Dot Brown
Germantown and French Lick Teams Eye National Semi pro Bid
Nettlely notes that Germantown Maryland and French Lick Indiana teams will be paired in the opening round of the national semi pro baseball tournament if they qualify. Local social updates report visits among Harp and Johnson families and Sunday school progress amid remarks on recent rains boosting farmers’ spirits.
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Germantown
French Lick
Ind
Funeral Held for Mrs Mariain Dawson in King Cemetery
Mrs. Mariain Dawson was buried in King cemetery after funeral services led by Rev. Paul Long. She leaves two sons one daughter and three grandchildren. Others visiting included Earl Landers from Colbert county and families of McGregor Berry Man W H Poole Masterson Wright and Masterson. Aaron Masterson ill at home.
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Roy Jeffreys
Mariain Dawson
Paul Long
King
Sprys
Earl Landers
Colbert County
Dow Redding
Herbert McGregor
Claude Berryman
W. H. Poole
May Lynn Masterson
Willie Masterson
Mrs. Berry and Son
Author Wright
Mr. Child
Hampton
Aaron Masterson
Local Families Share Visits and Church Event
Mrs Cecil B Ford and children Betty Ann and Bobby visit her mother in Birmingham. Mrs Paul Walden and children of Snead spend week with Rev A H Walden. Gene Entrekin and children visit Center Grove relatives. Large crowd attends Methodist church singing. Bobby Walden with sister in Rainsville. Mr and Mrs Boyd Puryear of Decatur visit Robt Adam. Nelto Oden weekend in Cullman. Bernice Williams and children dine with Bess Cobb. L G McDonald family visit New Hope.
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Cecil B. Ford
Betty Ann
Bobby
Birmingham
R.M. Holmes
Paul Walden
Snead
A. H. Walden
Gene Entrekin
Center Grove
R. A. Ryan
Methodist Church
Bobby Walden
Russell Grey
Rainsville
Boyd Puryear
Decatur
Robt. Adam
Nelto Oden
Cullman
Bernice Williams
Bess Cobb
L. G. McDonald
New Hope
College Grove Community Weekend Gatherings
Mrs L D Slaten of Birmingham spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G P Collins. Gladys and Sara McBride visited their uncle and aunt Darmer McBride. Leconia Zora Lee and Geneva Jones visited Mrs Charles McBride. Brother Well Bayne to preach at College Grove on Sunday June 2 at eleven. Everyone invited. Darmer McBride and two daughters visited his mother Sunday afternoon.
Local Families Attend Sand Mt Decoration
Mrs Willie McDonald Mrs R M Holmes Mrs Cecil B Ford and children attended the decoration at Sand Mt Sunday. Jack Morgan home for the summer after tending school at Auburn. Mr and Mrs Rayburn Douglas and son of Birmingham spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Vann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie McDonald
R. M. Holmes
Cecil B. Ford
Sand Mt
Jack Morgan
Auburn
Rayburn Douglas and Son
Birmingham
John Vann
Barons Reach First Division With Wins In Series
Birmingham Barons moved into the Southern Association first division by sweeping Memphis in a three game series. They beat the Chicks 7 to 5. Atlanta finally knocked off Nashville 3 to 2 behind Luman Harris seven hitter. New Orleans rallied to beat Little Rock 6 to 4 in 12 innings. Knoxville fell to seventh as Chattanooga shut them out 3 to 0.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Barons
Southern Association
Memphis
Chicks
Atlanta
Nashville
Luman Harris
New Orleans
New Life
Little Rock
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Local Social News from Limestone County
Michigan and Tennessee visitors gather for weekend meals and dinners around Proctor Wheeler and Flint area households. Mr. and Mrs. Hagood from Pulaski visit Harold Hagood and family, while Clifford Zehner calls on William Brown's home.
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Cooper-Wells
Wade
Todd
Sanders
Kimbrell
Champs
Lester Sanders
Vernon
Ogle
Moore
RHE Riverside
Culver
Cisco
Garrison’s
Vaughans
Alabama
Charles Dunkley
Indianapolis
America
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Wilbur Shaw
Rex Mays
Glendale
Calif
Shaw
Mays
Mauri Rose
Columbus
Paul Riganti
Buenos Aires
Rene Lebegue
Floyd Roberts
Ray Harroun
RHE Goodyear
Halbrooks
Sandy
SOX
Socker
Jack Soids
Lou Finney
Joe Cronins
The
Southern League
W. L. Pet. Ville
Orleans
Cleveland
U. S
ROYAL
Tire Service
Avent Lee
Firestone Fitires
Bronaugh
Moulton
Fernando Garcia
Atlante Professionals
Mexico
Garcia
Bucky
Richmond
Fuller
Virginia U
Brietz
Golf Dept
Lawson Little
Morgan County Liberty
Lawrence County
Wolf Springs
Moran County
Lawrence County College Grove
Limestone County
Blackburn
Ivan Hagood
Pulaski
Tenn
Harold Hagood
Lester Evans
Oliver Allen
Proctor
Clifford Zehner
William Brown
Nannie Grubbs
Herman Coffman
John Evans
Evelyn Zehmer
Mary Kathleen Jones
Wheeler
Ruth Parker
Near Flint
Lovice
Sarah Evans
Ralph
Smoker’s
Goodrich
Tirestor
Ers Odrich
J. E. McClary
Mgr
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