Atlanta Breaks Rockers Streak In Southern Association Action
Atlanta Crackers snap a 13-game skid against Little Rock and split a doubleheader with Memphis, ending a long losing stretch as Jim Mertz won the opener 5-1 while Ed Lopat struggled in the nightcap. Nashville split with Birmingham as Knoxville beat New Orleans 6-4 in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Association
Chattanoogy
Little Erack
Chattanooga
Chicks
Memphis
Lookouts
Lille Rock
Travelers
Jim Merts
Rghthander
Ed Lopat
Oklahoma City
Hislanes
Little Rock
Alanty
Jost
Nashville
Birmingham
Ed Heusser
Knoxville
New Orleans
Allan
Stanz
Frank Papish
Papish
Char
Roundup of pros and all star prep from Texas to Army squad
Roundup notes football training under way across pro teams and college stars. Army all star selections loom as scouts pace Abilene recruiting for the Texas high school all star game next Saturday. Browns manager Luke Sowell faces a fine dispute while other sports figures cross paths with college alumni and professional clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Nays Tind
Conn
Abilene
Luke Sowell
The
Browns
Eldridge
Gomenne
Week End Sports in Brief reflects varied tennis and coaching notes
Chicago figures feature Zuppke named head coach of charity all stars for Home with Chicago Bears. Meador Club singles title goes to Ted Schroeder over Sidney Wood in Southampton New Mexico and Kalamazoo event sees Bob Falkenberg beat Art MacDonald for Western Open Tennis title. Suspicious fragment lists five ways a person can be arises, with Jey Lete having three including a triple.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert C. Zuppke
University of Dinois
Chicago Bears
Southampton
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Calif
Sidney B. Wood
Meadow Club
Inter Uy Annex
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bob Falkenburg
Los Angeles
Art MacDonald
Prohibition of Unauthorized Practice of Law Referendum
Legal notice details a 1942 Arkansas referendum on prohibiting the unauthorized practice of law by nonattorneys, outlining penalties, scope, enforcement duties for clerks and bar committees, and the vote to occur November 3. The document cites Act 136 of 1944 and lists sections defining practice, penalties, and referendum procedures with dates, offices, and witness attestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Arkansas Worken’s Compensation Commission
Corporation Commission
Department of Public Utilities
Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States
Certified @Public Accountants
Ourvestment Company
Chamber of Commerce
Aes
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Arkansas Bar
Bar Rules Committee
Rght
Tear Down Garden's Bowl at Long Island Cemetery Site
New York columnist SID Feder notes on August 3 that a wrecking crew on Long Island will raze Madison Square Garden's Bowl, the cement arena built in a field a decade ago for 150000 dollars. The piece recalls the arena as a graveyard of champions, hosting historic heavyweight bouts and misfired hopes, ending with empty attendance and the venue's decline.
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Sid Feder
New York
Long Island
East River
Madison Square Garden
Barney Ross
Max Schmelingg
Schmelingg
Jim Braddock
Mever
Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Sharkey
Prima Carnera
Fifte
Max Baer
Braddock
Baer
Camera
Sehmeling
Stars Hamlin and DiMaggio lead two wins in Pirates sweep
Luke Hamlin and Vince DiMaggio pace Pirates in a doubleheader sweep over the Phillies with five hits in game one and three RBIs from DiMaggio. Chubby Dean and Roy Weatherly add key plays as Farmer fosters a late rally for the win.
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Associated Press
Luke Hamlin
Vince Dimaggio
Pirates
Farmer
Buc
Phils
Chubby Dean
Roy Weatherly
Dudians
Fuller Ted
Athletics
al Jayory
Braves
Eddie Joost
Reds
Yankees
Pormer
Browns
Peewee Reese
Pete Reiser
Dodgers
Phil Cavarretta
Lou Stringer
Cubs
Yan kee s toss Browns 2 0 in shutout win
In a year-ago recap Marvin Breuer pitched his third straight shutout for the New York Yankees as they beat the St Louis Browns 2 to 0. The item recalls past sports highlights and notable manager contracts from baseball history.
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Associated Press
Marvin Breuer
New York Yankees
St Louis ‘Browns
Jimmy Dyles
Chicago White Sox
Ben Johnson
Archie Say
Roma- Hi
United States
London
Harrison Ties Lead In Paul Open Golf Playoff
Dutch Harrison and Chick Tarbert tied for the 18 hole playoff lead at 280 strokes, eight under par, after 72 regulation holes. Harrison birdied six feet at the last to post a 69 while Tarbert stood five under after 27 holes earlier and Hines finished third with 281.
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Charles Chamberlain
St. Paul
Gol
Chick Tarbert J
Dutch Harrison
Keller
Thnrbert
Battle Creek
Mich
Warrisal
Arkansas Traveler
Harbert
Harrison
Arkengan
Kunes
Heigits
Tle
Jimmy Hines
Johnny Revolla
Army to Start Using Dogs in War Effort
Washington reports the Army will use dogs for sentry and patrol duties, following Nazi use of large canine forces. Dogs must be purebred, 1 to 5 years old, sound, and capable of day or night work, with temperament fit for service. Dogs are supplied through Dogs for Defense Inc. and kennel associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Quartermaster
Dogs For Defense, Inc
Army
Navy
Tf Rover
Deaths Last Night Adends Notable Figures Across U S
Carmel California 64 year old Robert Welles Ritchie author and war correspondent native of Quincy Illinois Dr Isaac Taylor Headland 43 Mount Union College emeritus author on China born Freedom Kentucky Dr Robert H B Thompson 59 headmaster Country Day School and leader in private education Michael O Reilly 79 former editor Gaelic American born County Kerry Ireland Dr E H Cowan 95 surgeon general Grand Army of the Republic Edward Fisher Sr 74 former New York hotel owner founder ee Motor Company at Camden New Jersey Jeannette Powers Block Chicago chairman Block Kuhl department store chain and former violin soloist with Joly Philip Sousg Band
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Taylor
Headland Alliance
Isaac Taylor Headland
Mount Union College
China
Freedom
Robert H. B. Thompson
St. Louis
Robert MH. Thompson
Country Day School
Country Day Headmasters’ Association
Private School Association of the
Central States
Michael O'Reilly
New York
The
County Kerry
Ireland
Edward Fisher
Miami Beach
Edward Ticker
Ee Motor Company
Camden, Vo
Jeanette Powers Block
Chicago
Jeannette Powers Block
Block Kuhl Department Store
Joly Philip Sousg
Training Dogs for Modern Warfire and Loyalty
The piece describes dogs trained for defense use and obedience commands such as Utal standing, Stay, Out, and Come. It notes potential service under Doxs for Defense and compares early military dog roles to historic leaders like Rommel and Stonewall Jackson, emphasizing enduring value of a barking warning in conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Bruna
Doxs
Rommel
Stonewall” Jackson
A Hula Dance on Ice Skates
George Tucker reviews New York nights noting a hula on ice finale by Ariane a Swiss newcomer at the New Yorker hotel revue. He praises moving beauty over skating skill and mentions Disney like open air roof garden at the Sheraton with planes and searchlights over Long Island. He adds Mrs Miniver crowd interest and Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon leading in popularity and ends with a Coast Guard instruction to report to Manhattan Beach.
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George Tucker
New York
The
New Yorker
George M. Cohan
Ariane
U. S
Walt Disney
Sheraton
Long Island
Manhattan
Jersey
Disney
Commander Wuest
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Manhattan Beach
Unclear fragment hints at a sea voyage mishap
Fragmentary lines reference ships and gods, suggesting a maritime scene where fortunes rise as the coast appears and people feel happiness, though text density is too low for a clear event or names.
Proposed Arkansas hospital tax amendment in 1943 ballot
The measure proposes a county real and personal property tax for maintaining and operating public hospitals, with a mill rate set by petition and electors. It outlines ballot wording for and against a hospital tax, officer duties, tax distribution among qualified hospitals, and future adjustments by petition. The amendment becomes law upon a majority vote at the next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
House OF Representatives
Senate
Arkansas
Kansas
Pabtic Hospital
Benevolent Association
County Board of Election
Co Board of Election Commissione
Carly
Cording
State of
C. G. Halt
Shire
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Texas
Ben Jones
Oklahoma
Bob Neyland
Jack Jacobs
John €. Hoffman
Chicago Mmney
Neel Lyons
Mane Nger
White Sox
Arnie Allstar
Shack
Raussell
Taner Bidar
Camrp
Walters
Tex
Jey Lete
Sports Mirror
Cape Girardeau, Mo
R. G. Boutin
Bathus Malke
Robert Welles Ritchie
Carmel
Quincey, Il
E. H. Cowan Danas
Cox
E. H. Cowan
Grand Army of the Republic
Brankfort
Ind
By Galbraith
Reg
Hope Star
the Newspaper Publishers Committee
Happ
North Carolina
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