Championship Teams Clash At Decatur Park In North Alabama Tilt
Two North Alabama champions meet at Alabama Park as Courtland and Hillsboro vie for the undisputed regional title. Courtland stars G. Terry P. Agee Tedder and Bond push 400 plus, while Hillsboro pins hopes on Landers Bratton W Terry Swallows and other aeters. Neutral umpires John Bur and Track Thompson handled semi pro finals.
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Alabama Park
Lawrence County
Court
G. Terry
P. Agee
Tedder
Bond
Hillsboro
North Alabama
Landers
Bratton
W. Terry
Swallows
Decatur
Gna Park
Wrence County
John Bur
Track Thompson
Labor Day
Hills
Devils
Mayoral Primary Tightens As LeCraw Leads Hartsfield
Roy LeCraw, insurance executive, holds a 63 vote lead over Mayor William B. Hartsfield in unofficial city primary results. LeCraw has 11,390 votes to Hartsfield’s 11,327 with the race described as the closest in the city’s history. Bond elections for schools and fire departments show mixed support with hospital and school bonds carrying broad margins.
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Atlanta
Roy LeCraw
Wilam B. Hartsfield
LeCraw
Gateon
Eddy Jones Elected to Head Jones Club
The Better Farm and Home or ot Jones community held an ice cream social and elected Eddy Jones president. He pledged to do all he can for the community as farmers and their wives plan a Monday night meeting September 16 at 7 30. The session will feature a round table on local needs, singing, and games for all ages.
Soldier Arrested in Alabama for Murder in Orlando Case
Clinton Dunlap, a soldier, is returned from Orlando Florida to face first degree murder charges in the death of J C Waldrop. Waldrop was struck with a stool in a print shop and died a day after Dunlap’s transfer from Maxwell Field. The state of Alabama announced the arrest.
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Montgomery
Ala
Clinton Dunlap
Orlando
Fla
Dunlap
J.C. Waldrop
Maxwell Field
Governors Meet to Discuss War Industry Distribution
In Montgomery Alabama on September 5 a meeting of governors addressed the Southern Conference demand for directing war industries away from coastal areas to inland regions. The conference stressed the need to allocate resources to farming areas and rural zones as part of the wartime effort.
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Montgomery
Ala
Cernors’ Conference
Iar
Briez Chats About Sports and Bets on Big Names
New York report outlines pennant race bets with Cleveland and Yankees as top picks. It mentions boxers and agents like Baer and Comiskey, Dick Chapman polarizing odds, and Don Budge probing counterfeit rings in the National singles. mentions potential moves toward the NBA.
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New York
Cleveland
Yankees
Detroit
Republic
Dick Chapman
Jack Kearns
Baer
Comiskey
Don Budge
Doc Sutherland
M’fadden
Giants face Willie Terry tempt fate this winter
Jack Singer notes the Giants must be stopped by Willie Terry this season or the club may collapse. He argues only a new ball club could cure the Giants’ woes amid the wreckage of past efforts.
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Jack Singer
N. Y
Journal-Amour
Ma la Guardia
Sixth Avenue
Willie Terry
Giants
Thief Steals Wallet from Henry Prusoff in Movie Talk
A man nicknamed Hank Prusoff had his wallet taken inside a theater. The thief removed 110 yams from the wallet and returned the empty purse to Prusoff’s pocket as a taunt.
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Hank Prusoff
Jennifer
Hank
Prusoff
Armstrong Title Fight Set for September 23 At Washington
Henry Armstrong announces his title defense against Phil Purr at Washington on September 23. Johnny Murphy and Herb Hash welcome newborns, while Mike Jacobs promises Billy Conn a shot at Joe Louis if he beats Bob Pastor in Garden on October 3. Washington Senators may seek Spring Field franchise in the eastern league. Maurice M Carthy tops the National amateur golf meet at Mamaroneck. Jim Mallory shines at the National semi pro tournament after choosing Washington over North Carolina A.
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Henry Armstrong
Phil
Washinton
Johnny Murphy
Herb Hash
Red Sox
Mike Jacobs
Billy Conn
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Garden
Washington Senators
Springfield
Mass
Mamaroneck
Maurice M’.Carthy
Cincinnati
Bing
Jim Mallory
North Carolina A
Washington
Pete Layden A Texas U Tailback Cousin Of Notre Dame Coach
A Texas University junior tailback Pete Layden, noted for his class, is described as a cousin of the Notre Dame coach. The passage expresses regret that Elmer let Pete transfer, likening it to Ring Lardner’s Jack Keefe.
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Pete Layden
Texas U
Notre Dame
Elmer
Pete
Ring Lardner
Jack Keefe
Seltzer to Be Known as Bromo on Michigan Grid Team
A Michigan football player named Seltzer will reportedly be renamed Bromo, reflecting a new identity on the grid squad and signaling a fresh start for the player with the team.
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Seltzer
Michigan
Bromo
Cavette Named Georgia Tech Football Captain for 1940
Georgia Tech selects Neil Cavette of Memphis Tennessee as team captain for the 1940 season with Robert Aderbold of Atlanta named alternate captain. Both guards were chosen for wind posts after yesterday's plac.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Neil Cavette
Memphis
Tenn
Robert Aderbold
Nooga Pels In Hot Battle In Southern Association
New Orleans and Chattanooga battled for fourth place as the Lookouts won 1-0 on a sixth inning error by New Orleans shortstop Fra Scalzi. Chattanooga narrowed the Pelicans’ margin to a half game. The series closes tonight with a three game set remaining.
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New Orleans
Chattanooga
Pelicans
Chunker
Dick B
Pete Hader
Fra Scalzi
Lookouts
Birmingham
Barons
Atlanta
Nashville
Vols
Memphis
Eddie Lukon
Knoxville
Little Rock
Fatal PHX City crash claims two lives
A truck passenger car collision near Phenix City Alabama last night killed Henry D Jowers 29 and Collins Stanley 50 both of Crawford Alabama. Both men worked in Columbus Georgia and were en route home across the Alabama line.
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Phenix City
Ala
Henry D. Jowers
Collins Stanley
Crawford
Columbus
Alabama Line
Hillsboro and Courtland to settle title in a seven game series
Managers Buford Corum and Willie P. Sanders state the recent round robin winners will not crown a champion after a single game. They propose a seven game series with both championship trophies at stake, on neutral or any local diamond.
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Courtland
Wedding News and Community Notes From Limestone County
Community members connected to Limestone Baptist Association at Piney Grove and Round Island churches are listed among attendees. The note mentions multiple visits, a birth on August 26, 1940, and a wedding between Nancy Bell Black and George Rudder Jr. on that date, with well wishes from local families.
Neyland signals a rebuilding Tennessee backfield
Tennessee coach Neyland enters autumn football with doubts about reserves after losing key players from last season. The Vols, ranked projections and prospects hinge on sophomore backs and a retooled line, facing Duke early in a 10 game schedule. New names named include Ed Molinski and Bob Suffridge on the line and Bob Foxx at tailback with several promising sophomores touted.
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Vols
Duke
Blue Devils
Husky
George
Cafego
Len Coffman
Joe Wallen
Sam Bartholomew
Boyd Clay
Jimmy Rike
West Point
U. S. Army Engineer Corps
All America
Ed Molinski
Massillin
Bob Suffridge
Knoxville
Marshall Shires
Anderson
W. Va
Ed Cifers
Kingsport
Tenn
Jim Coleman
St. Albans
Bob Foxx
Casege
Neyland
Norbert Ackerman
Louisville
Bill Luttrell
Pred Newman
Ike Peel
Dyersburg
Bob Andridge
Jim Swartzinger
Garfild
N. J
Bill Nowling
Petersburg
Fla
Bill Meek
Birmingham
Chester Robertson
Oklahoma City
Unopposed Mayor Russell seeks new term in Alexandria
Mayor T C Russell who has led Alexandria for 33 years is unopposed for a new four year term in the September 16 election. Six candidates vie for five council seats.
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Alexandria City
Ala
T. C. Russell
Alabama
Family visits mark weekend and community notes
Mr and Mrs Rob Garris and daughter spent Sunday August 25 with Robs brother Frank McClung for his birthday. Ham spent two days with Walter Evans. Lovice Sarah Evans and their niece Mary Lillian Evans were guests at the Sunday dinner with Frank Baughs. Mrs Mary Meadows visited Ira Browns. A East Limestone school Thursday night stew. Farmers busy cutting hay picking peas planting turnips making molasses.
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Rob Garris
Frank McClung
Ethel Tenant
Birmingham
Walter Evans
Lovice
Sarah Evans
Mary Lillian Evans
Frank Baugh
Mary Meadows
Ira Brown
East Limestone School
Baseball Results From National League Action
Boston defeated New York 2 to 0 while Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 3 to 0. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 3 to 2 in 12 innings and St Louis beat Chicago 4 to 2.
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Associated Press
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Baseball scores from major leagues and minor leagues
In the American League Washington defeated New York 6 to 5. Boston won 6 to 5 over Philadelphia in 10 innings and 11 innings. Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 2. St Louis edged Chicago 4 to 1. In the Southern Association Knoxville won 6 to 5 over Little Rock in 10 innings. Atlanta beat Birmingham 7 to 6, Nashville over Memphis 5 to 4, and Chattanooga defeated New Orleans 1 to 0.
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Detroit
New York
Boston
Chicago
Orn
Washington Ee
St. Louis Ae
Wwe
Philadelphia
Nashville Ee
Atlanta
Memphis Es
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Little Rock
Knoxville
Washington
St. Louis
Southern Association
Nashville
Memphis
Baseball Tonight Adds Evening Card of Rivalries
Today features Boston at New York in two games and New York at Washington in two games plus Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cleveland at Detroit St Louis at Chicago in night action Philadelphia at Boston.
Night college football matchups listed for several cities
Atlanta plays Birmingham under lights, Little Rock visits Knoxville, Memphis hosts Nashville at night, and Chattanooga travels to New Orleans. teams and venues shown as a regional schedule brief with evening kickoff notes.
Starless All Stars Triumph Over Giants at Polo Grounds
Eastern All-Stars, fielding a starless lineup, defeated the New York Giants 16 to 7 before 39,405 fans at the Polo Grounds. Merlyn Condit scored nine points with a 92 yard run, Art Jochner and the others contributed as the All-Stars spoiled the Giants' eight game exhibition win streak.
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All-Stars
Giants
Polo Grounds
New York Herald Tribune
Fresh Air Fund
Merlyn Condit
Carnegie Tech
Condit
Tuss McLaughry
Brown
Dick Cassiano
Pitt
Bill Hutchinson
Dartsmouth
Art Jochner
Manhattan College
Ray Eakin
Jochner
Carnegie Cyclone
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Kish
Walt Neilson
Arizona
Miller
New Mexico State
Briar Hill Man Drops Dead In Ramner Office
Charles Wood of Briar Hill in Ramner died Tuesday shortly after bringing his daughter to Dr. A. D. Cowles for treatment. The death occurred in the doctor’s office and authorities investigated the sudden collapse.
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Ramner, Ala
Charles Wood
Briar Hill Community
A. D. Cowles
Aged Tigers on the Prowl Triumph in AL Race
Detroit Tigers powered past the Cleveland Indians 7 to 2 with veteran lineup led by Schoolboy Rowe Charley Gehringer Fat Averill and Dick Bartell. They backed the win with three homers off Bob Feller as Joe Krakauskas pitched the Yankees to a loss and the Senators won 6 5. The Reds beat the Pirates in 12 innings 3 2 and Dodgers and Cardinals won to stay atop the NL standings.
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Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
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Bob
Campbell
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St. Louis Cardinals
Luke Hamlin
Dodgers
Phillies
Max Lanier
Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Clyde Shoun
Dick Errickson
Boston Bees
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Bees
Eddie Miller
Errickson
Hubbell
New Ruling Sought on WPA Labor Rules
A committee for the Alabama Association of County Commissioners will go to Washington on September 15 to urge suspension of WPA regulations. The change would prevent WPA labor from county road maintenance after October 1 and would force counties to rely on WPA only for construction projects. James Heustess, association secretary, says the policy would cause a great hardship on counties.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Association of County Commissioners
Washington
James Heustess
Association
Ole Miss Coach Praises Georgia Tech Halfback Bosch
University of Mississippi coach Herry Mehre surveys 50 players and says Johnny Bosch could play first-string tackle. Bosch, a pint-size halfback, is from Georgia Tech.
Georgia Freshmen Prospect Gus Letchas Shines
Coach Hollis said Gus Letchas a hard running halfback from Thomasville is the best prospect on UGA's freshman squad this year. The 30-man yearling outfit includes strong linemen from Georgia schools and is undergoing preliminary drills at Lake Rabin.
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Lake Rabin
Gus Letchas
Thomasville
University of Georgia
Howell Hollis
Georgia
Hollis
Bulldogs
World softball titles on the line in Detroit curtain raiser
Defending world champions in both men’s and women’s divisions open the 1940 Amateur Softball Association of America championships at the University of Detroit Stadium. Covington and Alameda defend their titles against Detroit and Keller, with first round games spanning multiple states and cities as eliminations begin tonight.
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Amateur Softball Association of America
Carr’s Boosters
Covington
Alameda
Calif
Keller
University of Detroit
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pennsylvania
California
Indiana
Missouri
Wyoming
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Milwaukee
Arkansas
Washington
Oklahoma
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Wisconsin
Toronto
Minneola
Michigan
Florida
Vermont
Maine
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Alabama
New Jersey
Tennessee
Maryland
New York City
Georgia
Virginia
New York
Buffalo
Ancient Chinese Archer Weapons Silenced by Air Chamber Arrows
C Martin Wilbur curator at the Field Museum explains that ancient Chinese warfare used air chambered arrowheads that whined in flight to frighten enemies, while noting that modern warfare employs scream bombs.
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Chicago
C. Martin Wilbur
Field Museum of Natural History
Body Identified in Selma Natural Death Near Highway 80
Police Chief H L Dickerson announced the body found near Selma a week ago is Lander Lamkin of Wiggins Mississippi. Fingerprints established the identity and the chief said the death appears natural and occurred near a camping area along U S Highway 80.
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Selma
Ala
Lander Lamkin
Wiggins
Miss
H. L. Dickerson
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