Flashy Negro Main Magnet Draws Massive Fight Night Crowd
Newsreel style feature on the buildup to Max Baer versus Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. The piece highlights Lone Star promoter leverage, record gate receipts, and a capacity crowd of about 95,900 with a $1.1849 million take, signaling a revival in heavyweight boxing fervor and the return of pugilistic prosperity after years of mediocrity.
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Alan Gould
Associated ‘Frean
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Mynt
Galtyhoo
Yankee Stadium
Babeth
Jack Dempsey
Lale Angelica
Tex Aickard
Storm
Cassenge
Max Haer
Acarcely
Lola
Beemmae
Aporis
Pray-Ar
Pugiliant
Detroit
Fatie
Louis
Hickard
Tex
Michael Blianss Jacobs
James J. Braddock
Ruth Bull
Mesne
Chicago
Dexoft
Lonie
Baer
Vice Vores
Whitten Makes Debut for Alabama Poly in Open
Harry Whitten, first year right halfback from Lie Grange Georgia, aims to start strong for Alabama Poly against Birmingham Southern at Crampton Bowl in Montgomery Friday night. Early season form has been solid, giving him a good chance to open against the Mage City Methodists as Auburn and the Panthern face the capital city clash in the 1939 camp.
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Harry Whitten
Alabama Poly
Lie Grange
Tigers
Birmingham
Southern
Crampton Rowl
Montgomery
White Tenn
Auburn
Ine Panthern
Dothan Tigers Prep For Toughest Southeast Schedule
Coach Paul Tubb notes 67 candidates in early practice at Wiregrass Stadium as Dothan High builds from last year’s remnants toward a demanding schedule. Key players Richmond Flowers Levi Thrower and Joe Brown Jr. show promise while injuries slow only Rutua Davis Jr. and Reynolds. The squad aims to be ready for opening game despite a light backfield and average weights, with emphasis on blocking tackling punting and passing. Football figures from nearby Alabama Tide connect to prospects.
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Paul Tubb
Dothan
Wiregrass Stadium
Tigers
Tubb
Manton O'Neil
Aastatat
Echool
Brohart Putlo Finlyly
Wi Moreen Richmond Flowers
Levi
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Young Boozer
University
Ortnada Tide
Kent
Twicb
Max
Rutua Davis
bin Reynolds
Ba Atick
Joe Brown
Brown
Helen
Theaugh
Cubs Trade Shifts Pennant Chase in 1890s Verbiage
Fragmentary notes describe a trade involving the Cubs and Pirates during the pennant era, with garbled wording implying a move to Pittsburgh and impact on Chicago's title chances. Reading suggests a historical baseball trade affecting standings in the late 19th century.
Cubs Aim to Overtake Cardinals in pennant chase
League leaders break down as Cubs seek two wins to topple St Louis in the NL race. Cardinale hopes for a slip by the Cubs while the Pirates and Braves chase early season notes.
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Medwick
Cardinale
Cubs
Jedurick
Meane
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Braves
Collins
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Johony Moore
Phils
Tankees
Letty Gomez
Eve
BU Dall
Yanks
Lal Whitehinl
Geome
Ding Cubs
St Louia
Charley Grim
Porest
Rainbow leads in tight race. Detroit rises in league chase
The Rainbow team won a third straight race and moved ahead of Endeavor for the D2 lead as Detroit advanced in the American league pennant chase. Sante Clark defeated California 124 in football. Five years ago George Votr bowed to Maurice McCarthy in golf, regional amateur champion event.
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Rainbow
Endeavor
America
Detroit
Sante Clark
California
George Votrei
Maurice McCarth
Dry
Beall Moves Dry Goods Firm to Crest Bra
James Beall relocates to Crest Bra to run a dry goods store named Beall Dry Goods Co. He has operated in the area for several years with his father J. F. Bra, and now launches the new firm under his own banner in the same community.
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Crestslow
Bra
Operry
Young Beall Bt
J. F. Bra
Beall Dry Goods Co
Returns From Visit By Clerk Silzabeth Smith
Silzabeth Smith, clerk in County Agent CM King's attic, returns from a trip with a risil to Charleston South Carolina, actions noted in local dispatches.
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Silzabeth Smith
King’s Attice
Charleston
5. C
Howard Stetson game ducat sale underway at Cast True
Sale starts at Cast True store for the Howard Stetson clash at Whermas stadium. Attendance aims at 9 000 plus with music by the 17th Field Artillery Band. Howard brings back 44 lettermen. Stetson follows as a rising program. Ticket prices range from 40 cents to 1 50 with general admission and reserved seating.
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Whermas Stadium
Alabama
17Th Field Artillery Band
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Howard and
Cain
Acher
Hines - Dothan High School
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Paul Turb Walt T
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Stetnon
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Eame
Wrx
Spring Hill Looks to Rebuild After Opening Scrimmage
Spring Hill deers begin comeback under new coach Daly who returns to the helm. The team features veterans Donahue, Traynor, Reno and Lawley and aims to steady a lineup with Reeves and Hyladd at tackles and Ching at center as Daly leads the program after a long coaching layoff.
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Mopila
Spring Hill
Deers
Faw Daly
Badgers
Headen
Trey
Alu
Daly
Alffieult Echedate
Velerans
Tillie Mike’ Donahue
Thompson
Willian Ching
Traynor
Little Mike
Som
Sprint
Talint
Troy
Traynor le
Sta. AY
Insurance
Lyn Hymer
Roger Ching
Faralty
Daty
Max Baer Louis Fight Preview in Early Round Talk
A colorful preview weighs punch power of Max Baer and Joe Louis. Analysts debate who holds edge in speed, accuracy, and defense, noting Tunney’s early knockout lesson and Louis’s relentless attack. The piece ponders chance of a first-round KO and the challengers’ chin durability.
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Max Baer
Joe Louis
Tunney
Tans
Barer
Louis
Monthey
CeMpes
Badger Boxing Notes and Schedule Mention Dothan Visit
A messy article recalls boxing bouts featuring Kid Tat and Sam Galbos with Erratic crowd reactions. It also notes Verne Clark and Ke Hollis, Rhodus and Rhodes, and mentions Dong Ames returning to school this week with a Busy Badger schedule across New Orleans Gulfport Mobile and Jackson, plus a Dothan business visit.
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Kid Law
Firmincham
Lenson
Sam Galbos
Galbos
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Clark
Ke Hollis
Serand
Alta Rhodes
Mathan
Rhodus
Dong Ames
Badger
Bert
Layala
New Orleans
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Whitwaterah
Louisiana
Vee
Union
Mobile
Mississinpé
Jackson
Miss
Birmingham-Routhern
Jacksonville
Ala
Memphis
Macklin
Dale County Grid Team Hopes Lifted by Will to Win
Dale County football squad under Coach Ray Parks enters a short practice period before the season opener at Ramer with limited experience but a nucleus of returning players. Veterans Dykes Helm Davenport and Peters lead a tackling line while newcomers show progress. Parker Bakyt and Casey push for backfield spots as Ozark hosts in Homecoming and a tough schedule unfolds.
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Obark
Ramer
Ray Parks
Cate County High
Parks
Fwitt
Mvel Jay
Nee Parks
Janinos Dykes
Sylvester Helm
Harold Davenport
Ines
Jong O. Wonds
Helena Tenn
Jack Weedham
Hawart Peters
Wil
Dalene
Travis
Aonnaen
Walker Sorrell
Sam
Glenn
Ard Sorrell
Red
Johnson
Warner Lisenby
Dean
Vernon Martin
Getha Carenden
Sam Parker
Elmo Bakyt
Herbert Casey
Buddy Carroll
Monroe
Onick
Clayton
Southeastern coaches skip tough scrimmages in week opener
ATLANTA Sept 4 AP several teams in the Southeastern conference held light practice while nursing injured players for this weekend's ahead games. Phil Dickens returns to Tennessee after rest but backs Lips and end Tansit sat out. Alabama prep for Howard. Florida reports two fullbacks sidelined but on field in a dummy scrimmage. Mississippi State Vanderbilt and others conduct light drills as week 1 conference games approach.
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Phil Dickens
Tennessee
Britton
Bill Lips
Vernon Tansit
Vols
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Baer
Bend
Paulino Uzcudun
King Levinsky
Jimmy Braddock
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Joe Riley
Filey Smith
Thoman
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Riley
Stapp
Angelich
Florida
Jack Beckwith
Bugs Hendricks
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Mississippi State
Vanderbilt
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Vandy
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Miasiasippi
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Walker
Loulalana State
Rice Institute
Record Seeking Pair Mails Out in Egypt to Capetown
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan dispatches report Thomas Campbell Black and J A G Met Arthur, British fliers, attempting a record round trip from London to Capetown. They bailed out with parachutes unhurt on the Nile's west bank, per Reuters. Also notes include Bryant Pope visiting Geneva, Ozark visit, and college football updates on Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Georgia changes and conditions.
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Sudan
Thomas Campbell Black
Arthur
Flers
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Capetown
West Bank
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Tony
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