Sports Roundup from Birmingham and Nearby Games
A brisk roundup covers Bob Ford’s touchdown catches for Fort Wayne, World Series chatter about the Yankees and Cardinals, and Slats Marin’s fielding flair. Also included is a humorous note from Carroll County about a gasoline rationing board and a motorboat tank leak tale, all amid a mix of minor league chatter and player nicknames.
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Carroll County
N. A
Bay Dove
Ossipee
Loate
Gome
Hutson Contends For Scoring Title Comeback
Don Hutson aims to repeat as NFL scoring leader with the Packers, despite losing Dee Isbell. He trains with replacements and backs, as Green Bay edges Washington 23-21 and Philadelphia 28-10 in exhibitions, opening home versus Chicago Bears. Detroit opens season with a 35-17 win over the Cardinals, as Gun Dorais leads the Lions and Frank Sinkwich nets a TD pass after Marine service.
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Chicago
Don Hureon
Green Bay Packers
Etral Pass- Tayper
Dee Isbell
Hutson
Packers
Washington
Phil-Pitt Eagles
Chicago Bears
Tony Canidio
Isabelle
Inv Camp
Mite St Benedict's
Kansas
Andy Uram
Detroit
Gun Dorais
Chicago Cardinals
Lions
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia
All America
Marines
Bill Calihan
Dothan Collision Triggers $750 Damage Suit
A wreck on the Dothan Headland highway, five miles from Dothan on Sept 12, leads to a Houston Circuit Court action for $750. Henry Lambert of Dothan claims his car suffered $150 in damage when it collided with a vehicle alleged to be owned by George Stahl, a soldier.
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Dothan-Headland
Dothan
Houston
Henry Lambert
George Stahl
Lambert
Sergeant Promoted at Army Air Forces School Courtland Ala
The Army Air Forces Basic Flying School at Courtland Alabama announces the promotion of Sergeant Barney Blumenfeld to Staff Sergeant. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Blumenfeld of Hartford.
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Barney Blumenfeld
Army Air Forces
Courtland
Ala
Blumenfeld
Daniel Blumenfeld
Hartford
First Automobile Made for Sale by Duryea Company
The first regularly produced US passenger car was built by the Duryea Wagon Company in Springfield Massachusetts in 1895. A steam powered prototype had been built earlier by Henry Alonzo.
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United States
Duryea Wagon Company
Springfield
Mass
Henry Alonzo. House
Yanks Need 5 Of 14 Remaining Games To Clinch
Senators sweep Yankees series 3 games to none as Washington builds a winning streak to nine. Early Wynn and Mickey Haefner strong for Senators, while the Yankees face tough remaining schedule to clinch the pennant. Cardinals slip while Giants win two. Ace Adams ties major league pitching record in New York doubleheader.
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Yanks
Ted Meier
Presse
New York Yankers
Pranant
Washington
Cleveland
Gizme Nua
Senators
Indiana
Bronx Bombers
Yankees
Charley Wenstoif
Spud Chandler
Ernie Bonham
Chicago Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Indians
Garmen
Detroit
Trihe
Early Wynn
Mickey Haefner
Wynn
Chandler
Jake Powell
Maefner
Bonham
Dagby
Smith
Alle Reynolds
Tigers
St Louis Cardinals
Ean
Circui
Ace Adams
New York Giants
Giants
Brooklyn
Adams
Ed Walsh
Pittsburgh
Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today
American League yesterday Washington lost to Boston 14 1. Cleveland led Detroit at St Louis 71 with Chicago 4 6 in today s games. No scheduled panes tonight.
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Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Cubs
New York
Washington
Deira
Cleo
St. Louia
Philadelphoa
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St Lows
Philadephia
Ruston
Sand
Kame
Brooklyn
Clabes
Black Barons Head To World Series After Sweep
Birmingham’s Black Barons, champions of the Negro American League after a 10 run win over the Chicago Giants, travel to Washington to face the Homestead Grays in the Negro World Series. Pitcher Johnny Hubar allowed one hit with four strikeouts, while Hank Gentry Jessup yielded four hits and the lone Barons run came on a single by Lynn Lindsay.
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Birmingham
Ala
Burmingham
Chicago Giants
Washington, D. C
Homestead Grays
Johnny Hubar
Hants Pitoner
Tiphthandes
Gentry Jessup
Barons
Piper Davis
Davis
Arore
Lynn Lindsay
Braves Win Twice as Reds Fall in Opener
Rap Sewell pitched a flat victory over Elmer Riddle and the Reds, 10 to 9, in the opener, then a second win 2 to 1. The Boston Braves then won five straight over the Phillies with 2 to 2 and 6 to 4 in 14 innings, aided by Jim Tobin and Al Javery. Butch Niomar’s homer in the 14th sealed the nightcap. The White Sox and Browns split, Brown winning 7 to 4 in the opener and the White Sox 2 to 1 in the nightcap. The Red Sox and Athletics also split, the A's shut out 14 to 0 in the opener, then the A’s dropped the nightcap 6 to 1 behind Jess Finney.
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Cincinnati Reds
Rap Sewell
Beatimg
Elmer Riddle
Boston Braves
Phillies
Jim Tobin
al Javery
Butch Niomat
White Sox
St Louis Browns
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athlencs
A's
Ate
Jess Flérra
Major Colleges Open Grid Card This Week Against Strong Foes
Notre Dame, Southern California, Navy, Georgia Tech, California, Tulsa, and Ohio State entered prominent schedules as week one matchups loom. Pitt and Navy renew strengths while Dartmouth, North Central, and Holy Cross face early tests. Georgia Tech at North Carolina and UCLA vs Stanford headline Western clashes as 1942 grid outlook shapes up with key injuries and debuts noted.
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Harold Claassen
New York
Notre Dame
Southern California
Arup
Navy
Georgia Tech Norhwester
California
Tulsa
Dartincura
Ohio State
Pitt
Clark Shaugh
Fornia
Sears
Stanford Wu
UCLA
St Mary's
aArtoy
Constitus Miami
Ohio
Miter
Istterelit
Biehmond Air
Princeton
Takehurst Naval
Satunday
Penneylvania
Wanlera
Fyrntahine
Pame Firal“Oo
Rochester
Yale
Geores Suich
Colente
Blue Tates
United Steten
Good Academy
Georgia
Cuard Walte
Downing Presbyterian
Louisiana State
Tigers Prep Tough Workouts Ahead of Holtville Tilt
Sporadic notes detailing the Tigers' tough drills and prep heading into a Holtville game. Mentions players Maddox and Tan, with emphasis on offense and defense strides and anticipation of next week’s matchup.
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Tiger
Holtville
Theatre Friday Prologue by Hoover with Paige in Serenade
A fragment notes a Friday theatre event featuring J Edgar Hoover with Robert Paige in Serenade and Dana Barrymore with Lupe Velen in Mas betta as O Keefe and Margo Leopard read. The listing references Jari Allbritton and Gene Autry in From Mas betta.
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Next of Kin
J. Edgar Hoover
Robert Paige
Jari Allbritton
Dana Barrymore
Gene Autry
Lupe Velen
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