Feud and notes swirl in Chicago baseball round up
Chicago jokes about umpire rulings with Dykes mutilating a rule page and yelling at Summers over fast returns. Elkina brothers bring a new middleweight to Greco fights. Gunder Heege’s Cleveland AAU race moves to Baldwin Wallace. Metkovich compared to Ted Williams by O’Doul as Red Sox purchase shifts. Challedona charm and betting quirks headline a busy day of sport lore. Paul Florence promises man power shift to government. Rap Burgess muses on women in sports editing. Army censorship timing and transfers touch baseball and Navy coaching shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Jimmy Dykes
Jimmy
Umps
Philadelphia
Bill Summers
Danny McGuire
Halleybury
Challedon
Paul Florence
Birmingham
Paul
Harry Sperber
Siasta Zeitung
Army
Berlin
Broadway
Harry Craft
Cincinnati
Kansas City
DeMonte
Navy
Jesse Ha
Navyators
Willard Bronson
Nebraska
Hills
Field of 260 Golfers Enter Tam O Shanter
The All-American amateur opener at Tam O Shanter sees promoter May enforce strict rules as Wilford Wehrle battles to enter both the amateur and open events. Wehrle plans to drop open participation to focus on the amateur and avoid disqualification. Webbe posts a 170 practice round amid expectations of high scores to secure a berth. Gordon predicts 78s for qualification. Joe Louis believes he can reach that mark. Frank Stranahan withdraws due to undisclosed reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
George S. May
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Wis
May
Wehrie
Byron Nelson
Webbe
Bi Gordon
Sgt
Joe Louis
Good Crop Yields In State Forecast
Alabama extension editor S O Brackeen says per acre yields for all crops will be good this year as favorable weather continues. Sweet potato harvesting at good prices begins in the extreme south, with farmers planning to use part of the spring Irish potato harvest as seed for a fall crop. Brackeen notes better fertilizer grades G14-10 300 104 10-4 510-5 and 844 will be available in 1944, cotton insurance contracts remain in effect despite federal liquidation, and funds will be available to farmers for losses this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Als
Alabama
S O Brackeen
Brackeon
Brackseen
Yanks Extend Win Streak Amid Suspended NL Games
The Yankees swept a doubleheader with the Athletics to stretch their streak to eight wins in 13 starts, with Bill Johnson’s three‑run homer aiding a 7‑2 first game victory and Spud Chandler’s 11th win in a 4‑3 nightcap. Meanwhile the National League faced four suspended games due to curfews, delaying standings adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judoon Bailey
Whia
Pennsylvania
Isuatone
Pittsburgh
St. Louia Cardinals
Redbirds
National League
Cards
Pirates
Mort Cooper
Boston
Massachusetts
Braves
Brooklyn Dodgery
New York Yankee
Yanks
Philadelphia Athletics
Bill Johnson
Ernie Bonham
Spud Chandler
Washington
Benators
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Jeff Heath
Louis
Bobo) Newsom
Browns
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Rudy York
Paul Richards
Johnny Humphries
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Fede
Bill Nicholson
Giants
Phillies
Baseball Standings and Schedules From Yesterday and Today
National and American League results show New York 7 4, Philadelphia 2 3 in a 10 inning second game. Cleveland 4 10, St Louis 3 7. Washington 9 5, Boston 4 2. Detroit 12 1, Chicago 4 4. National League games included Chicago 4 7, Cincinnati 14, St Louis 7 6, Pittsburgh 4 5. New York 103, Philadelphia 6 2. Boston 4 4. Southern Association notes Memphis 7 8, Atlanta 0. New Orleans 5 5, Nashville 4 4. Birmingham 4 4, Knoxville 2 4. Montgomery 2, Little Rock 3 3. Today’s schedule lists Atlanta at Memphis night game as the only scheduled event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St Louis
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Cincinnati
St Loum
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Southeen Association
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Nashville
Birmingham
Knoxville
Montgomery
Little Rock
Bt. Lous
Reveland
Louis
Memphia
Arnall backs Southern Western bloc to push freight rate reform
Governor Ellis Arnall of Georgia said a coalition of Southern and Western states could form to counter Eastern dominance, aiming to secure uniform freight rates. He plans to attend a Denver meeting with other governors and stressed the need to act if justice requires it. Arnall noted no specific candidate and warned against a split at the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Enver
Cole
Ellis Arnall
Marnty
Arnall
Denver
John Vivian
Colorado
Columbus
Ohio
Jo‘eve
Armall
Georgia
East
Fan Long Lal
Interstate Commerce Commaision
Peruvians uncover gold depositories miss road access
Peru explorers report extensive gold deposits in remote inland areas of Peru. Lack of transportation and difficult terrain hinder mining and shipment plans. Local officials await feasible routes and infrastructure to develop the resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Walter Tuston and Ann Harding in Moscow Mystery
Monday listings show Walter Tuston and Ann Harding in a mystery to Moscow. Toss Wednesday and Thursday feature Humphrey Bowart and Raymond Masey in Action In The North Atlantic. Friday presents Cerro and Hayward in WR Parade of 1748. Saturday shows Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour in Dixie with Jane Ithare in Johnnie Doughboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tuston
Ann Harding
Moscow
Humphrey Bowart
Raymond Masey
North Awtantic
John Cerro
Hayward
Matardey
Wid Bhaw
Feawura
Wind
Jane Ithare
Beau Jack Set To Clash In Philadelphia Tonight
Philadelphia card bets favor Beau Jack over Johnny Hutchinson in a defense of his lightweight status at Whit Park. Promoter Herman Taylor expects about 20 000 spectators and roughly 50 000 in receipts with part of the proceeds aiding the Service Athletic Fund. Jack, 22, aims to avenge a recent loss while weighing around 335 pounds? three or four pounds heavier than Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jacob Wueds
Johony Hutchinson
Culit
Beau Jack
Shite Park
Cosbett- Uke
Jack
Pearl
Herman Taylor
Augusta
Hurdie
Beau
Maxie Starr
Washinton
Montgomery
Hutch
Bobby Ruffin
Maxie Shapiro
Service Athletic Fond, Inc
G Farm
Tuo Farms
Chicks Tie For Second After Twin Wins In Split
The Chicks tied for second after a twin bill sweep and a win in one game, boosting their season tally to ten victories. Birmingham’s Barone took two wins over Knoxville Smokies as Atlanta Crockers faltered, while New Orleans vaulted into a tie for first with twin wins over Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
Memphia
Atanta
Goriea
Atlanta
Crockera
Hirmingham
Barone
Knoxvile
Smokies
Idle Hock
Montgomery
New Orleans
Nashvie
Pele
Vola
Ron
Chicks
Little Rock
Army Navy Night Game Proposed by War and Navy
Washington figures propose a night Army N avy football game in fall as a morale boosting spectacle. The plan suggests venues in New York or Philadelphia with West Point and Annapolis clash to be staged on a grand scale amid transportation doubts and tentative scheduling at West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hee
War and Navy Department Officada
Army Navy
New York
Finladelphis
Mead
Robert P Patterson
Navy
James V. Forrestal
West Paint
Annapolis
West Point Taat
Ares
First Assassination Attempt On Andrew Jackson 1835
A historical incident on January 30, 1835, when Richard Lawrence attempted to shoot President Andrew Jackson during a funeral. Both pistols misfired, leaving Jackson unharmed while bystanders reacted. Secretary of War Lewis Cass later described the event as a near tragedy in early U.S. history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
United States
Ufe
Richard Lawrence
Memphis Surges Close Behind Travelers For No 2 Spot
In a volatile standings note the Memphis team trails the Travelers by a slim margin while the Volts drop to fourth with eight wins and 15 losses. Memphis faces Atlanta in the sole Southern clash as Pela eyes a near top position by Tuesday. Frank Vevarka, famed war worker pitcher, set to oppose Red Todd in the upcoming start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Mateorle
Travelera
Volts
Atlanta
Pela
Chicks
Frank Vevarka
Crackers
Atanley
Todd
Southeastern A A U Swim Meet Set For Aug Sixth
Birmingham Alabama prepares for the Southeastern A A U Swim Meet at Cascade Plunge August 6 and 7. James H Dickson, pool manager, reports a strong entry including Frank Thomas from the University of Alabama bringing a team of service swimmers, Fred Lanour of Georgia Tech coordinating similar plans, and notable entrants such as Reba Morton of Jacksonville Florida and James Bevis of Birmingham aiming for titles though Army cave time may affect his 1843 lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirmingham
Stoleo Anes
Duff Wes Walformr
Don
A. U
Jacksonville
Fla
Othes
James Bevis
Birmingham
Mrs. J. Shepard Dies Near Hartford
Mrs. J. Shepard, seventy, died at her Hartford route three home early today after an illness. Funeral at Dundee Baptist Church at 10 am tomorrow, Holman Funeral Home in charge. Survived by husband, five sons, two daughters, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
J 8. Shepard
Dundee Baptist Church
Holman
Toe Gaughtera
Lilla Hutto
Ariton
W. D. Jacobs
Mont
Womery
J. T
M M
H O
A. P. Shepard
Also Mentioned on This Page
FOU
West
Bee Norvegien
Elkina Brothers
Johnny Greco
Rap Burgess
Sioux City
Iowa
Tam O' Shanter
Barbara Reed
Tae
Arctic
Globe
Antarctic
France
North Africa
Grant
Waor
Maning
Frideg
South and West
Council of Christian Churches
mabTrRe
Alasama Theater
Rob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Torday and
Wedneday
Jon Hef Ha
Tennessee Jobson
Thoreday
Prom Thungkinn Boaters
Gorigan
Joba
War Tor Lune
Ia “Wrangler
Geturder
Mere
Lana Marrick
Philly
Bob Hope
Southeastern
A.A.U
Shepard
van Heflin
Tennessee
Johnson
Mart
NCA
Warners
Raymond Massey
Alan Hale
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!