Athletics And Cubs Seem Destined To Repeat Pennant Victories
The Cubs lead the National League by five games over the Giants as Labor Day approaches while the A's hold an eight game margin over Washington in the American League. Chicago dropped a game to St. Louis 8 3, and New York split with Boston, failing to gain ground in the race.
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Underground Cable Plan Affects Second Avenue Line
The American Telephone company will lay a new underground cable in the Second Avenue district in the latter part of the month, replacing surface wires and eliminating the old surface telephone lines.
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Silk Sox Rally Past Millmen 7 6 in Industrial League
Cadet Silk Sox edge Connecticut Millmen 7 to 6 as Perie limits hits and fans nine in a tight test. Lanier and Eubanks homer for Silk Sox. Morin and Eubanks hold Millmen to nine safeties.
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Major Leaders and AL NL batting and scoring leaders
Major League leaders listed by the Associated Press include NL batters Terry and Klein and Cubs stars Cuyler Wilson Comorosky. AL leaders Gehrig Ruth Hodapp Manush and Combs. The article notes Philadelphia 2 1 victory, Washington 5 1 over New York, Detroit 4 1 over Chicago, and Cleveland’s 17 6 past St Louis.
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Lopez Breaks Hank DeBerry’s Hold On Robins Bench
Brooklyn fans see Al Lopez, Tampa star, replace Hank DeBerry in a key game. Lopez delivers solid catching as Dazzy Vance pitches, sparking speculation whether DeBerry regains a lineup spot if Brooklyn reaches the World Series.
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Southern League doubleheaders headline lineup
Nashville visits Chattanooga and Birmingham travels to New Orleans while Mobile hosts Atlanta. Memphis meets Little Rock. In the East Brooklyn plays Boston and New York faces Philadelphia with doubleheaders. Chicago visits Cincinnati and St. Louis goes to Pittsburgh. Detroit reaches Chicago and Boston visits Washington with a second slate in the doubleheaders.
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Baseball Scores Across Cities Update
Results show Nashville 7 over Chattanooga 18, Birmingham 2 over New Orleans 3, Mobile 3 over Little Rock 4, Atlanta off day. New York 4 10, Boston 3 14. Cincinnati 4 over Pittsburgh 1, Brooklyn 14 over Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 8 over Chicago 3, Philadelphia 2 over Boston 1, Detroit 4 over Chicago 1, Washington 5 over New York 1, Cleveland 17 over St. Louis 6.
Capital Labor Day Fans Flood Washington
Union workers and firemen seized the capital for Labor Day as throngs packed Washington. The celebrations drew record crowds across the National Capital region.
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Kamm May Be Traded By White Sox Next Spring
Willie Kamm the $100,000 White Sox third baseman may be placed on the trading block when AL open raids on the player market next spring. Mutual dissatisfaction with Manager Donie Bush stems from 1930 when Kamm lost team captaincy and a $600 bonus.
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Tennis doubles title and mixed final highlight weekend
In Brookline Lott and Doeg retain the national doubles crown after a long five set match over Van Ryn and Allison. Allison and Edith Cross win the mixed doubles final 6 4 6 4. Grant defeats Moody to claim the Georgia State tennis title 6 4 3 6 6 2 1 6 6 2.
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Labor Day Activities In Washington Parade Draws Notables
Notables and many residents joined a holiday parade along Pennsylvania Avenue with fire brigades from nearby cities and seventy five labor union delegations. Vice President Curtis attended while President Hoover planned a late return from his mountain retreat and other cabinet members were dispersed across states.
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Birmingham Clerk Sentenced For 35 Cent Mail Theft
William E. Robinson a Birmingham post office clerk was sentenced to one year and one day in the Atlanta penitentiary after conviction for stealing 35 cents from U S mail. Judge W I Grubb imposed the sentence this morning following an earlier conviction.
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Capacity Crowd At Final Tucker Revival Service
A capacity crowd attended the final Tucker revival meeting and heard an impressive sermon. Earlier Sunday a large audience heard Mr. Tucker speak on Horse Races and about 100 people pledged to establish family altars in their homes.
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Legion Bowl site moves after city objections
Members of the local American Legion post have been active over the last 48 hours seeking a location for their planned bowl. The original site at Line and Davis streets was rejected by municipal authorities, prompting a new site decision.
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Pelicans Build Drive As Chicks Fall From Lead
In Atlanta Memphis suffered a 4 to 3 loss to Little Rock while the Pelicans beat Birmingham 3 to 2 on Gliatto’s five hit effort. The Pelicans closed to within five games of Memphis for first place as Chattanooga crushed Nashville 18 to 7. Jacksonville and Montgomery played to a 4 4 tie after eleven innings in darkness.
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Stars Hallahan Tops Cubs with 12 strikeouts and four hits
Yesterday's box score shows Bill Hallahan of the Cardinals beating the Cubs, four hits and 12 strikeouts. Eddie Morgan and Johnny Hod apped Indians to a hammering eight hits in a 13 run game. King Hadley of the Senators held the Indians to five hits for a 5-1 win. Mel Ott of the Giants slugged Braves with a double and three homers. Bill Shores of the Athletics limited the Red Sox to three hits. Rube Bressler of the Robins drove in four with a double, homer and two singles against the Phillies.
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Mrs. W. L. Powell Returns Home From Clanton Visit
Mrs. W. L. Powell returned to Clanton Alabama on Saturday after visiting her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Powell on East Moulton Street for a month. She was accompanied by her son who came back by motor Sunday afternoon. The bureau of fisheries notes rising costs in trout hatchery operations.
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Prospects Best By Dillon Graham In Southern Gridiron Camp News
Prospects for the fall college football season are taking shape as southern programs open light practice to beat heat. Veterans and likely sophomores are being assessed for first string roles while coaches prepare uniforms and equipment. Tennessee leads the pre-season outlook with titles from experts, and teams from North Carolina to Georgia Tech rally for strong campaigns.
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Louisiana Ends Year With One Car For Every 7.4 People
The state recorded a vehicle per capita ratio of 1 car for 7.4 residents last year, reflecting automobile ownership levels across Louisiana. The statistic highlights regional mobility trends and impacts on transportation planning.
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Living on Air and Other Oddities from 1930s Quips
A collection of humorous quotes about unconventional living, including a pharmacist who worries about sandwich making, a driver applicant who references highway chatter, a man chasing a two sister Siamese duo, and a driver’s crooked joke. It ends with a farmer optimistic about the cotton crop despite pests.
The modern motorist motto about tooting when sighting eyes
A quirky saying frames driving caution as a modern motto. It jokes that drivers should not honk or alert others until they clearly see pedestrians or vehicles ahead.
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