Gehrig extends major league milestone amid slump
Lou Gehrig plays his 2,000th game as pro, facing a harsh slump while rivalries flare between Joe Cronin and Jake Powell. The piece weaves in boxing and football notes, odds on Armstrong vs. Ross, and local college and stadium updates, highlighting sports fervor and long-running feuds.
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Lou Gehrig
Joe Cronin
Jake Powell
Washington Senators
Daniel Ruppert
Royal Box
Aiees
Bill Kiem
William J. C-l-e-m
Powell
Sam
Ross
Moore
Giants
Jo-Jo
John A. Heydler
Texas
College of Fort Worth
Opening of West End Negro Recreation Park
The Negro Recreation Park at the west end of E Moulton Street will be formally opened Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Officials of the recreation council announce new equipment for expanded recreation. An $8.00 donation was made by the Veterans and $100 by the Decatur Ne singers club for purchasing equipment.
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E. Moulton Street
Recreation Council
Veterans
Decatur Nesingers Club
Painter sentenced for defacing Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts
Stanley E. Bakewell, construction man from Gibsonia Pennsylvania, was convicted of defacing historic Plymouth Rock with red paint on May 8. He faced a nine month sentence in the house of correction as Elmer L. Briggs pronounced the sentence.
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Plymouth
Mass
Stanley EB. Bakewell
Constructoveman
Gibsonia
Plymouth Rock
House of Correction
King Bakewell
Elmer L. Briggs
Van Nuys speed king wins grueling 500 mile
The Winnah from Van Nuys California cruised to top honors in the grueling 500 mile test setting a record by reaching 117 200 miles an hour. Roberts a dirt track product led from 200 miles and never relinquished the lead after a brief lapse to Jimmy Snyder. It was Roberts first major victory in 22 years of competition.
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van Nuys
Cal
Theecord
Wilbur Shaw
Roberts
Jimmy Snyder
Chicago
Robert
Little Rock Climbs Back From Slump In Southern Association
The Little Rock Travelers ended their skid by defeating Memphis 5 to 2, reclaiming first place as Atlanta split with Chattanooga. The game featured six Little Rock hits and four Memphis errors, while Birmingham beat New Orleans 4 to 3. Manager Billy Southworth watched from the stands as Chick manager Trammell Scott received a four game suspension after a Sunday protest.
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Associated Press
Little Rock Travelers
Southern Association
Memphis
Atlanta Crackers
Chattanooga
Ham
New Orleans
Atlanta
Nashville
Knoxville
Joe Engel
Joe
Humane Society
Crackers
Little Rock
Chicks
Billy Southworth
Trammell Scott
Scott
Chick
Birmingham Barons
Pelicans
Majeski
Pels
Hitchcock Is ROTC Honor Graduate at Auburn
Auburn Alabama May 31. Billy Hitchcock of Union Springs earned reserve officers training corps honor graduate status with the rank of student colonel. He captained Auburn’s 1938 baseball team and was alternate captain of the 1937 football squad.
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Auburn
Ala
Billy Hitchcock
Union Springs
Deag
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Ry O.T
Bill Curtis Competes In Birmingham Golf Open Trials
In Birmingham Alabama a mix of national open qualifiers and the Alabama Open gathered 23 golfers to vie for three national open berths. Notables include Hack Lowery and 20 others from Alabama Georgia and Tennessee in 36 holes of qualifying with a final 36 in the state event.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hack Lowery
Tavery
Denver
Whitey Gilazner
Arthur Fox
John Cochran
Jasper
Charle Hall
Billy Edmundson
Bill Curtis
Decatur
Jack Jones
Chattanooga
Gene Cook
Anniston
Johnny Morris
Tuscaloosa
Nathan Smith
LaFayette
Claydon Attridge
Pensacola
Fla
Leonard Blumefeld
Gadsden
Ralph Lahan
Bob Burch
Mobile
BE. L. Bailey
Huntsville
Don MccCullough
Joe Burch
J. A. Tolmes
Ralph Hawkins
Alvin Buckhauks
Capt
F. P. Reeder
J. L. Chambers
Newton Allen
Selma
Harold Williams
Everett Nelson
Dothan
Charlie Locke
Auburn Athletes Earn B S Degrees at 66th Commencement
Eighteen Auburn athletes led by Ralph Sivell of Chipley Ga receive bachelor of science degrees at Auburns 66th commencement. Among grads are football figures Billy Hitchcock Fred Gilliam Brooks Sellers Mark Nichols Aubrey Garrison Charlie Lawrence track and field Gus Franke polo Ed Forbes Ray Kierstead David Canon Wesley Laney swimming Gordon Black Monroe Hayes Billy Mastin Frank Ellis and Hitchcock in basketball.
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Auburn
Ala
Ralph Sivell
Chipley
Billy Hitchcock
Union Springs
Fred Gilliam
Chattanooga
Brooks Sellers
Dothan
Mark Nichols
Aubrey Garrison
Birmingham
Charlie Lawrence
Gus Franke
Fort Clayton
Canal Zone
Ed Forbes
Little Rock
Ray Kierstead
Jersey City
N. J
David Canon
Columbus
Gadsden to Host First Night Baseball Game
Gadsden Alabama May 31 One of the most modern lighting systems in any ball park is set for the first professional night game in Gadsden. The event features the Gadsden Pilots hosting the Montgomery Bombers in Southeastern League action Thursday night.
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Gadsden
Ala
Ball Park
Hole in One at Virginia Country Club
A Virginia guest asked for a club recommendation at the Country Club of Virginia. Bobby advised a No. 6 iron against a stiff wind. The guest attempted the shot and Bobby scored a neat hole in one.
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Richmond
Country Club of Virginia
Daddy Bobby
Bobby
Judge Allen Heard Montevallo Women From Alabama College
Judge Florence Allen counseled that despite women’s progress in professions and business, the home remains the greatest sphere of influence for women. The event took place at Montevallo, Alabama, with graduates from Alabama College for Women marching with degrees and certificates.
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Montevello
Ala
Alabama College For Women
Florence Allen
Cleveland
Alabama Gasoline Tax Disbursements for April
In April Alabama collected gasoline taxes totaling 1 141 149 17 dollars. Each county is slated to receive about 8 400 00 dollars from the distribution.
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Alabama
Tales in Tidbits Two Ton Tony Nice Dish for John Henry
The column by Bill Braucher reviews boxing and training notes with Tony’s display of power and a nod to John Henry. Weather concerns and training tactics surface as Gomez considers new methods in the bow and arrow era.
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Tony
John Henry
Gomez Schmeling
Baseball and boxing jabs mix in a lively sports column
New York reporters nickname figures from Tony Galento to L P MacPhail while noting Barney Ross Henry Armstrong weigh in and Hank Greenberg crowds in Detroit. Cast includes Joe DiMaggio Joe Louis and Joe McCarthy with Nebraskas Paul Amen and Lefty Gomez remarks as baseball and boxing chatter fill the season.
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New York
Tony Galento
John Henry Lewis
Poe
L. P. MacPhail
Doge
Dodgers
Dan Parker
Lispenard Swiverling MacPhail
Barney Ross
Henry Armstrong
William Walker
Eddie Mead
Armstrong
Henry
Hank
Eddie
Julius Solters
Red Sox
Browns
Indians
Mickey Cochrane
Rudy York
Julius
Joe DiMaggio
Detroit
Hank Greenberg
Sleep hold promoter touts rest for fans in Legion arena card
Wrestler Mueller promises to put any spectator to sleep with his famed sleeping hold in tonight's Legion arena event. Promoter Chris Jordan matches Mueller versus Sailor Al Olsen in the semi final ahead of the Keene McEwen bout at Martin Arena. First match is at 8:30.
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Legion Arena
Ker
Chris Jordan
American Legion
Mueller
al Olsen
Boston
Charlie Keene
Billy McEwen
Martin Arena
Bombers Slide in Standings After Late Losses
In Montgomery on May 31, the Bombers dropped from fourth to fifth as Jackson sparked an 8-5 win with a late batting spree. Anniston edged Pensacola 5-4 after a ninth inning rally. Mobile beat Gadsden 9-6 as Selma and Meridian posted early leads in a tense set of results.
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Montgomery
Ala
Harry Hatcher
Jackson
Center
Armbrust
Bombers
Anniston
Pensacola
Filers
Pittman
Rams
Kyle
Graf
Mobile
Gadsden
Pilots
Selma Leafs
Clarheimes Meridian
Thernes
Scrappers
Paghin
Derby spotlight falls on Pasch and two unlikely patrons
The 156th Epsom Derby centers on Pasch the undefeated bay colt and two men, Sir Abe Bailey and Viscount Astor. Bailey, 73 and amputee, will attend in his private box after sailing from South Africa. Astor hopes to end his Derby drought with Pound Foolish or Cave Man, but Pasch remains the favorite after the 2000 Guineas win.
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Scotty Reston
Epsom
Eng
Pasch
H. B. Morriss
Sir Abe Bailey
Viscount Astor
Sir Abe
Lord Astor
Son
Blandford
Birmingham Edges New Orleans In Southern League
Birmingham defeated New Orleans 4 to 3. Little Rock beat Memphis 5 to 2. Chattanooga at Atlanta postponed by rain while Nashville and Knoxville games affected by wet grounds.
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Birmingham
New Orleans
Little Rock
Memphis
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Nashville
Knoxville
Baseball Standings Snapshot From Early Season
American League standings show New York 10-5 Boston 0-4 Washington 9-1 Philadelphia 4-9 St. Louis 9-3 Detroit 10-0 Cleveland 5-8 Chicago 2-1. National League lists Boston 6-1 New York 0-0 Philadelphia 9-7 Brooklyn 5-4 Cincinnati 7-0 Chicago 3-3 Pittsburgh 5-4 St. Louis 4-9.
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Southern League
Little Rock
Atlanta
Tonerenememn DG
Nee
Nashville Cates Ances
Memphis Ee
Birmingham
New Orleans Eta
Emen
Cleveland
New York Asinine
HON Vier
Gensbelopaaai
Temedees
Philadelphia
Chicago
le St. Louis
National Leag . L. Pet
New York
Chicago I.aimee
Boston Oats
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cetlaninnat
St. Louis
Philadeiphia
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Brooklyn
Southern League Tonight Matches Listed
New Orleans visits Birmingham and Little Rock plays Memphis both at night. Nashville travels to Knoxville and Chattanooga is set to meet Atlanta at 2.
Attendance list announced today from Joe Wheeler School 1937 1938
The perfect attendance list of pupils who were neither absent nor tardy is published. First grade includes Charlie Sherman. second grade lists Sam Smith, Lee Stockton, Alma Lee Sherman. Third grade features Mary Elizabeth Hunter, Susie Johnson, Bishop Gaines Jr. Fourth grade lists Mary Evelyn Yarbrough, David Chandler, Thomas Edward Hurst, Howard Johnson, James Hartsock, Marvin Rivers, Ruben Sherman, Culman Smith, Dan Weatherly.
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Joe Wheeler School
Charlie Sherman
Sam Smith
Lee Stockton
Alma Lee Sherman
Mary Elizabeth Hunter
Susie Johnson
Bishop Gaines, Jr
Mary Evelyn Yarbrough
David Chandler
Thomas Edward Hurst
Howard Johnson
James Hartsock
Marvin Rivers
Ruben Sherman
Culman Smith
Dan Weatherly
Pioneer N Barnett Solomon Sr dies from bullet wound in Georgia
Blakely Georgia on May 31 the death of N Barnett Solomon Sr 52 described as a pioneering peanut money crop developer was attributed by Sheriff Sid W Howell to a gunshot wound with the cause labeled a puzzle to all of us.
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Blakely
N. Barnett Solomon, Sr
Sid W. Howell
Picard's Swing Improvement through New Grip Change
Alex Morrison reports Henry Picard shows notable swing improvement after adopting a grip that removes the left thumb from the shaft. Six days of focused drills reset his positions from grip to finish and reduced tension and fatigue, with Morrison predicting Picard will have the best swing in the field and could win if given a break.
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Alex Morrison
Henry Picard
Picard
Ross Armstrong welterweight title bid at Madison Square Garden Bowl
Gayle Talbot reports that Barney Ross vs Henry Armstrong is expected tonight at the Garden Bowl amid uncertain weather. Ross weighs about 142 pounds to Armstrong 134, with Ross a solid favorite though knockout odds are fading.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Barney Ross
Henry Armstrong
Madison Square Garden Bowl
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Ross
Armstrong
First Cotton Square of Season Displayed by Hillsboro Farmer
W. J. Weinman of Hillsboro route 2 reported displaying the first cotton square of the season at the Daily office. He sent a stalk bearing several squares, the season’s first formations before blooming. Weinman claimed a 50 acre field with stalks equally advanced.
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W. J. Weinman
Hillsboro
Brea Elementary Graduates Watch Self Made Movies
No commencement address for 57 graduates of Brea elementary school. Instead they will view motion pictures they took themselves showing activities from the past year.
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Brea
Calif
Brea Elementary School
Morning Monday accidents show high industrial incident rate
Statistics indicate most industrial accidents happen during morning working hours on Mondays, highlighting weekday safety risks and the need for enhanced morning protocols and supervision.
Bees Need 1 More Hitter In Memorial Day Double Bill
The Boston Bees pitching led by Jim Turner and Danny MacFayden shut out the New York Giants 6-0 and 1-0. Cleveland swept Chicago White Sox 5-2 and 8-1 behind Bob Feller and Johnny Allen. Lou Gehrig extended his consecutive games streak with a homer for 82,990 fans. Hank Greenberg and Detroit powered past St. Louis 10-9, while Philadelphia and Brooklyn split. Cubs gained ground on the Giants with Bill Lee blanking Cincinnati 3-0.
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Hugh 8S. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Casey Stengel
Boston
Boston Bees
Cleveland
Bob’Feller
Johnny Allen
Jim Turner
Danny MacFayden
Bees
New York Giants
Feller
Allen
Chicago White Sox
Stengel
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Rudy York
Emmett Mueller
Phillies
Brooklyn
Gene Moore
Moore
Hal Schumacher
Mel Ott
Debs Garris
Gehrig
Red Sox
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New York
Lefty Grove
Yanks
Washington
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Sam Chapman
A’s
York
Hank Greenberg
St. Louis
Browns
Les Tietje
Phils
Meuller
van Mungo
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cubs
Giants
Bill Lee
Cincinnati
Reds
Paul Derringer
Pittsburgh
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Stu Martin
Lee Handley
Curt Davis
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