Baseball Roundup Sees Cardinals, Dodgers Rally To Wins
National League leaders boosted their edge as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-3. St Louis Cardinals won in a two game doubleheader 3-0 and 4-3 with strong pitching from Warneke and Cooper. Cubs lost 3-0 to St Louis in the opener, while the Pirates closed to a half game behind in the chase for fifth. Cleveland notched a 7-6 extra inning win as Bob Feller collected his 22nd victory.
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Newsome
Mickey
St. Louis Cardinals
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Redbirds
Brooklyn
Cardinals
Lou Warnekeeh
Cincinti
Mort Cooper
Fe Passeau
Cubs
St. Louis
Deby
Don Pot
Stan Mack
Lou Stringer
Paul Erickson
Johnny Mize
Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds
Cincinnati
Bob Feller
Indians
Tigers
Johnny Rucker to Take on a Bride at Poers Ferry
New York outfielder Johnny Rucker aged 24 plans marriage to Alma Bunine t of Dobbs Ferry New York engagement announced by her parents Rucker who played for the Giants in 1939 from the Southern Association is a University of Georgia graduate The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Pancost of Dobbs Ferry
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Pastern All-Stars
New York
Charles Avedisian
Lennie Eshmont
Avedisian
Providence College
Eshmont
Fordham
Giants
Shelbyville Show Attracts Visitors
The annual Tennessee Walking Morse Celebrating at Shelbyville drew many visitors today. The senior games begin at 2 30 with 15 bands expected. The Shelbyville show is one of the nation's greatest events.
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Shelbyville
Briez Chats About Sports
Sid Feder notes a surge of opinions on the new collegiate grid substitution rule in major leagues and all star games. He recalls earlier rule controversies and describes a Giants game with repeated player substitutions and chaotic on field rotations.
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Sid Feder
Eddie Brietz
New York
Daily Special News Service
Getehell
Friesell
Chicago
New York Giants
Boxing clash forecast as bomber faces nova
The piece hints at a major league franchise news week ahead and notes Joe Louis facing Lou Nova with Julian Black predicting a stiff challenge for the challenger. It references a sought postponement in Louis career and a conditioning clash to come.
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Joe Louis
Julian Black
Joell
Lou Nova
Yanks Clinch American League Flag Again
Ossie Vitt is cited as laughing at the news as the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees race for AL honors with the Yanks sealing the pennant and Vitt noted as the sharp observer amid the victory toast and mock cheers.
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Ossie Vitt
Golf rules prompt USGA proxy and Omaha final aid
The text notes USGA proxy Harold Pierce and Secretary Joe Dey attending the Bud Ward-Pat Abbott Amateur final in Omaha to resolve potential issues. It mentions Clemson players nicknamed Hawk Butch and Footsie and hints at Gerry Priddy potentially moving to first base with future plans to play third if Red Rolfe falters in 1942.
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Harold Pierce
Joe Dey
Bud Ward
Pat Abbott
Omaha
Clemson
Craig
Butler
Tackle Wood
Marion
Hawk
Butch
Footsie
Gerry Priddy
Yanks
Red Rolfe
1941 Saints Exhibition Banner Sparks Debate
Gordon Gilmore notes the Minnesota Prison Mirror Heralded the St. Paul Saints exhibition with a headline reading 1300 sinners await coming of Saints prompting criticism of sensational copy and editorial style.
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Gordon Gilmore
St. Paul
Break of tie on boxing card at Camp Forrest Armory
Troopers from Camp Forrest Tennessee and Decatur Boys Club meet for the rubber match Monday night at the Armory. Lonnie Malatino from Camp Forrest holds state welterweight titles while Glenn Rogers of Decatur, though not yet a champion, is rated at champion caliber. Bouts begin 8:30 DST as the two sides clash in the third meeting after two prior results.
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Tennessee
Decatur Boys Club
Decatur
Lonnie Malatino
Glenn Rogers
Malatino
New York State
San Francisco
Rogers
Decatur Battler
Vandy freshman loses to Georgia Tech in dispute
Vanderbilt coach Red Sanders reports John Bell a Kingsport tackle joined Georgia Tech after practicing with Vanderbilt yearlings. Georgia Tech coach Bill Alexander claims officials tried to steal him. Conference rules allow equipment to freshmen after Sept 1 but penalties exist if a player leaves after the first day of general practice.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
Red Sanders
Georgia Tech
Sanders
John Bell
Kingsport
Mike Connor
Atlanta
Connor
Crucial Tilt On For City Baseball Title Game
The Blue Devils and Vols face a decisive city championship game Saturday at Alabama Park. A Vols win keeps them in the race. a Blue Devils win crowns them undisputed champions as the first four games determine the title. The 3 pm start draws a large crowd.
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Blue Devils
Vols
Alabama Park
Fatal Crash Near Snewick Hammers Local Family
In Snewick Georgia near dawn a car wreck killed Anita Mikal 51 wife of A J Mikal of Miami and Richmond. Her husband was badly hurt and her son Adolf Chiappa from a former marriage was cut and bruised. Miss Mary Grace Mullis of Miami escaped injury.
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Anita’ Mikal
A. J. Mikal
Miami
Richmorth
Adolf Chiappa
Here
Mary Grace Mullis
Football Practice Delayed by Late Student Registration
A local college notes that general registration for all students occurs several days after the football practice initiation, delaying team activities. This ongoing scheduling issue may affect workouts, scrimmages, and early-season preparation.
Dimming Hope for Barons in Final Series
Birmingham clings to a slight chance of finishing fourth and reaching the Southern Association Shaughnessy playoffs after a week of closely contested games. The Barons sit 1.5 games behind the Pelicans as they face Atlanta and New Orleans meets Chattanooga in the final three game stretch. Buck Marrow led Chattanooga to an 8-1 win over Birmingham while New Orleans split a doubleheader with Atlanta and Nashville beat Little Rock in a separate twin bill.
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Associated Press
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Southern Association
New Orleans
Barons
Pelicans
Atlanta Crackers
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Buck Marrow
Chattanooga Lookouts
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Little Rock
Vols
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Knoxville
Bitsy Grant vows to quit tennis after Nationals
New York report on Sept 5 notes Bryan Grant Jr. of Atlanta predicts his Nationals quarterfinal against Ted Schroeder will be his swan song on the grass. Rain delays push another quarterfinal Riggs vs Parker to today while Helen Jacobs faces Dorothy Bundy and Sarah Palfrey Cooke plays Hope Knowles.
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New York
Ted Schroeder
Forest Hills
Bryan Grant, Jr
Atlanta
Bitsy
Schroeder
Florida
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Bobby Riggs
Frankie Parker
Helen Jacobs
Dorothy Bundy
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Hope Knowles
Philadelphia
Baseball Results Roundup From National American Southern Leagues
National league games report rain delays with Boston New York postponed and Brooklyn Philadelphia also delayed. Pittsburgh led Cincinnati 4 0 before rain ended play. Chicago swept St. Louis 4 0 and 3 0. American games show New York 6 Boston 3 with Philadelphia idle, Cleveland 7 Detroit 6. Southern results include Chattanooga 8 Ingham 1 and Nashville 5 1 Little Rock 4 2. Memphis 7 Knoxville 1 New Orleans 6 3 Atlanta 0 4.
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Conference Rivalries Set for Weekend Showdowns
Readout lists four matchups with teams facing off across venues including Atlanta at Birmingham and Knoxville at Little Rock while Nashville visits Memphis and Chattanooga plays New Orleans.
Austinville Reds Dominate Beech Street 20 to 0
The Austinville Reds clobbered Beech Street 20 to 0, racking up 20 hits and 20 runs. McCluskey starred on defense holding opponents to four scattered hits. Jones and Smith went 4 for 5 for the Reds, while a forfeit gave The Daily the win for Austinville Blues.
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Austinville Reds
Beech Street
Reds
McCluskey
Jones
Smith
The
Daily
Austinville Blues
Whitmire Shines at Left Tackle for Alabama Crimson Tide
At the University of Alabama, Coach Frank Thomas trains the 1941 squad with Don Whitmire, former Decatur high star, impressing as a left tackle rivaling Noah Langdale. The 225 pound, six foot lineman is favored to win the starting berth as spring drills proceed. Troy plans to pave 15 more streets in a progressive program.
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University of Alabama
Frank Thomas
Don Whitmire
Decatur High
Don
Noah Langdale
Decatur
Jackson County to open new two story brick high school
Jackson County will begin use of a handsome two story brick high school building this Fall.
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Jackson County
Injuries Hit Two SEC Teams
Injuries disrupted several SEC programs as LSU reported four Bengals hobbling with minor foot blisters and charley horses. Tennessee continued light drills in the rain while Auburn managed lighter weights after workouts. Georgia Bulldogs coach Wally Butts ordered full scrimmage as Alabama’s Crimson Tide practiced indoors and Georgia Tech prepared to suit up fully next week. Irby Woodall and Jere Lane will not return to school.
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Bengals
Louisiana State University
Tennessee
Jimmy Aurealia
Jim Schwartzinger
Auburn
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Wally Butts
Georgia Bulldogs
Butts
Crimson Tide
University of Alabama
Thomas
Irby Woodall
Centre
Ala
Jere Lane
Greenville
Miss
Georgia Tech
Pirates Blank Reds Behind Rip Sewell One Hit Gem
Rip Sewell pitched a one hitter for five innings before rain halted play as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 0. Junior Frey doubled for the Reds’ lone hit, while Sewell walked one and struck out three, boosting Pittsburgh within a half game of third place.
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Rip
Campbell and Rogers Fight for Florence
Two Decatur Boys Club members travel to Florence to box against Memphis. Wilson Campbell is the North Alabama heavyweight champion and Glenn Rogers a top lightweight, with many Decatur fans accompanying the pair.
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Decatur Boys Club
Florence
Memphis
Wilson Campbell
North Alabama
Glenn Rogers
Decatur
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