Trojans Two Games Ahead In Wiregrass AmatCircle
Dothan and Abbeville moved within two games of leader Troy in the Dirle Amateur circuit after Boll Weevils beat Ozark Cardinals 14 9 and Abbeville beat Eufaula 7 4. Happy Campbells Trojans fell to Union Springs 5 to 3 as Ozark, Eufaula, and Troy contest the pennant race.
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Trojans
Dothan Trips
Cardinals
Sox
Trounee
Eufaula
Dothan
Abbeville
Dirle
Boll Weevils
Ozark’n Cardinals
Abbevile
Eufauls
Happy Campbell
Trojane
Union
Ozark
Dothon
Union Spellngs
Eufeule
Troy
Bunday
Abbeyville
Perviste
Weevil
Hed Sox
Oxark
Union Springs
Encaula
Cardinal
Tehula Smith
Hillman Walker
Nun
Morris to Shoot Round at Panama as Tourney Test
Johnny Morris, Birmingham golf standout, arrives in Panama City June 25 to prepare for a mid season tournament Thursday and Friday. He set a late spring medalist record at the Southern Amateur in Richmond and is expected to contend for honors. Local and regional pros anticipate a strong field with entries from Georgia Florida and Alabama.
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Panama
City
Fin
Johnny Morris
Birmingham
Richmond
Panama City
Mortis
Alabama
Florida
Ing
Morrie
Bob Ford
Panama Country Club
South
Georgia
Valdosta
Sone
Tony Penna
Pensacola
Ertle Ball
Mobile
Roth
Scott
Whitehead
Tallahassee
Gordonales
Harold Devis
Panama Ciy
Ford
Gordon
Davin Alil
Ace Middleweights Highlight Legion Monday Night Card
Four of the era's top middleweights are set to wrestle on the American Legion weekly program at the zonal arena in Dothan. Main event features Sailor Olen of Boston against Verne Clark of Beattie Washington, with semi final Marshal Carter of Missouri facing Terry. Ohio stars aim for two falls in a three fall match time limit, drawing hundreds as the souths top wrestling center promises compelling fights.
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Heal
Dothan
American Legions
American Legion
Salior Olen
Boston
Verne Clark
Beattie Wash
Marshal Carter
Missouri
Farmer
Terry Af Triedo
Ohio
Bret
Weal
Newh
Gate for Carnera Lewis bout set at 300000
Promoter predicts gate for the Carnera versus Lewis heavyweight bout will top 300000. The event, to be staged in New York this week, is expected to draw substantial crowds and feature trains from major cities. Officials tout the pageantry and potential earnings as the sport's latest high profile money match.
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New York
Rob Fitzammtans
Primo Carnera
Max Rasr
Apamon Ney
Altacaine
Joe Lowte
Detroit
Mike Jacons
Elaa
Loula
Philadelphia
Boston
Lout
Dempsey
Tunney
Jack Johnson
League Leaders By the Associated Press
League leaders list shows Vaughen and Piraire tied in National League batting with Medwich and Cardinal AA leading runs, while Berger and Caine top RBI marks for the Giants and Cardinals. Details hint at Pirates and Giants performances with notable players Moore and Olt mentioned in outfield and pitching contexts.
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Assorkated
Brides’s Gants
Vaughen
Piraire
Medwich Cardinal
Vaughan Pirates
Nn Moore
Alabama Stars
Macon
Dune
Frrie Ball
Mobile
Ain Tons Manera
Sedgefield
Bade Miter
Gadsden Meduiik
Cardinals Ala
Itseh
Ju Waner Pirates
Southeastern
Medwick Paritinals
Ginian Cubs
Muanera
Pirates
Terri ‘Goodmin
Giants
Moore Giants
Camilli
Phillies
Ld Moore Phillies
Berger Arovec
Henry Bolesta
Carinae Tampa
Én- Stalen
Paser
Volunteers Beat Barons Twice to Grab Third Place
The Nashville Volunteers surged to third in the Southern Association with a double win over the Birmingham Barons. Led by Poco Talti the Vols won 5 to 3 in the first game and 5 to 2 in the second at the center field. Memphis defeated Knoxville 7 to 2 behind Clay Tanchatone’s 21st win. Atlanta Crackers moved ahead with a 4 to 2 win at Little Rock as Dickey led the way with three hits. Chick Autry of New Orleans hit two homers and a double in a 12 to 10 win over Chattanooga. 17 games were played Saturday with several matchups postponed.
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Nashville Volunteers
Southern Association
Birmingham Ax
Poco Taltl
Fetder
Vola
Barons
Taltt
Memphis
Knoxville
Clay Tanchatone
Smokies
Steasy
Touchstone
Atlanta Crackers
Little Rock
Dickey
Little Rork
Harris
Crackers
Atlanta
Schmidt Chick Autry
New Orleans
Pelicans
Chattanoers
Autry
Victors
Lookouts
Thomas
Cohen
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
Allanta
Veteran and Youthful Play in Dixie Crown Finals
Ed McClure of Louisiana and Bobby Riegel of Richmond reached the 36 hole finals in the Southern amateur golf championship. Riegel defeated Johnny Morris 1 up on the 18th, while McClure eliminated Freddy Haas to reach the final pairing in a long, sandy route through quarter and semi finals.
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Bobby Riegel
Ed McClure
Richmond
QY Josephe
Nettles
Louisiane Golf
Tos
Dixie
Mora
Riegel
Johnny Morris
Birmingham
Sam Perry
McChure
Freddy Haas
New Orleans
Riege
Morris
Perry
Baseball and Civil Aviation Briefs From Late Season Romance
Amateur league results show Hothan over Ozark 14 to 9 and Albeville 7 to 4 while Tay edged South. Southern League highlights Nanty Ihe 85 over Birmingham 2 as New Orleans bests Chattanooga 12 to 7 and Atlanta 6 to 4. American League scores feature Chicago 5, Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 7, New York 5. St Louis 0, Washington-Cleveland nals Chengo 11, Boston 2. Cincinnati 5, Brooklyn 6. York Th Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 4. Louis 3. Civil aviation reports 1,859,00 passengers carried on scheduled lines nationwide.
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Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Little Rock
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Boston
St Louis
Chengo
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
York
Pittsburgh
Philadelhis
Louis
Troy Uied
Abbeville
Dothan
SBS Ozarkbe
Eufaula
Tases
Union Springs
W. L. Pet
Memphis
Nashie
Tittle Rock
Sane
Knoxville
Fattsburgh
St Louis Seria
Baston
Ww. L. Pet
New York v
Seesay
Cleveland
Beaton
Washington
AGA
Marathon Champ Dengis Sets Pace In Washington Run
Baltimore athlete Dengis, known as the Dirty Mean of marathons, wins the National AAU marathon in Washington. He battles a side stitch but posts victory by 200 yards, aided by fellow competitor Bartlett who offers water, illustrating the camaraderie of marathoners.
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Washington
Dengis Wan
Jim Bartlett
Dengls
Bartlett
Dengis
Wis Gord Samaritan
Weevils Beat Ozark 14 9 in Dixie Amateur Classic
The Bull Weevils won 14 to 9 over Ozark in a Dixie Amateur clash. Centered on Ozark shortstop James Tabor, who belts homers almost every game, the piece notes Tabb’s rising fame and Paul Tubb’s hope to stay in the amateur ranks amid major league scouts rumblings. It mentions Frank, dealer for the University of Alabama and Troy Dixie Amateur star, delaying a contract until he completes a degree, and reflects on careers and futures in baseball with general remarks about money and prudence.
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Ozark Cardinals
Dixie
Ozark
Union Springs
Cardinals
Paul Tubb
James Tabor
Cardinal
Tabor
Tubb
Sten
Felding
Dizte
Eddie Goosetree
Detroit Tigers
Mr. Hayes
Louis
Hilton
Dealei
University of Alabama
Troy Dixie
Scalzi
Frankie
Tom
Babe Ruth
Bathing Beauty Revue Heads Ozark Gala Day
Ozark schedules a Dixie Amateur event with a bathing beauty revue and mayoral address at 3 PM. Contestants from Southeast towns vie for Miss Wiregrass, a bathing suit prize, and a season pass to Ozark ball games. Local officials invite Dothan visitors for the event.
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Ozark
Alsbams
Happy Campbell
Trojans
Dixie
N. G. Marley
Meriey
R. B. Schrrmasher
J D. Holman, Jr
G. R. Smith
Dothan
Black Widow Found On The Sellers Farm
Agnes Sellers notes a black widow spider brought to the Hagle office from the Sellers place ten miles below Dothan on the Gordon Geneva road. The specimen appeared cagey and less pleased with its confinement as local officials documented. The item sits amid a column of varied notes on public figures and farm life.
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Sellers
B.S
B. S. Sellers
Hagle
Dy Agnes Sellers
B. S
Tha Sallera
Dothan
Gordon- Geneva
Graes
Baseball Roundup Recaps Fast-Paced 1940s Scores and Plays
Detroit Times reports on a season heavy with pitching battles and offensive bursts. Key games include a three hit performance by a star pitcher against the Red Sox, Chicago’s rise to a near second place after a hard loss to Detroit, and strong home runs from Clem and Foxx as pitchers fire and batters surge. The article threads through standings near the top of the league with notes on the Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates, and Braves, highlighting late inning blasts and storm-delayed matchups.
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Red Sox
Yankeen
Tod Maley
Syl Johnson
Homer
Johnsy Vent
New York
Cubs
Ty HO
Braves
Tia
Wally Berger
Gil Hogan
Tex
Don Brennan
Penn
Brachardt
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