Beirne to Enter National Tourney After Regional Victory
Beirne’s tough lineup defeated the Eagles of Picher Oklahoma 14-4 and 5-3 in a regional series at Fort Smith Arkansas. The wins clinched Beirne’s spot to represent the section in the national semi pro baseball congress championship in Wichita Kansas Friday. Strong hitting, solid pitching, and aggressive play powered the victory, while Oklahoma’s fielding miscues aided the win.
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Standings and results from Sundays and Mondays games
Baseball standings list teams and scores across leagues with results from Sunday games including Little Rock over Birmingham 6-0 and Nashville 0-6. Other scores include Cincinnati 6-1 and Brooklyn 4-1, St Louis 3-6, Philadelphia games called end in 12th, New York 10-0, Pittsburgh 3-4, Chicago 3-23 and 6-14, Boston 7-0, Detroit 5, Washington uncertain, New York 6-5 Cleveland, open date noted.
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New Grid Coach Is Named at Gurdon High
Gurdon Arkansas announces Ed Sherman former Henderson State Teachers College backfield star will succeed R B Thomasson as Gurdon high school coach this fall. He is brother of Eugene Sherman of Monticello and ML Euch.
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Barons Hold Off Travelers in Doubleheader Split
Birmingham shut out Little Rock 5 0 as Hugh Casey limited the Travelers to three hits in game two. The Barons scored four in the eighth to force a comeback rally, but two late double plays by Birmingham preserved the win. In game one, Little Rock fell 5 9 to 0. Chattanooga Lookouts defeated the Atlanta Crackers 5 2 in the first game and 2 0 in the nightcap, with strong pitching by Williams, Harris, Miller, and aiding defense. Knox ville edged Nashville 2 0, then Nashville answered with a 6 4 win behind Ken Zentzelman two hits in the first game and Gordon Maltz in the nightcap.
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Pelicans, Chicks Split Twin Bill in New Orleans
New Orleans hosted Memphis in a doubleheader with the Pelicans winning the opener 6 to 5 before Memphis triumphed 7 to 1 in the nightcap. Kid McCoy homered for New Orleans, while Humphries held the second game offense to one run. Stewart, Epps, Drake, and Kalerner contributed in the opener, with Frazier, Wetherell, Doyle, Head, Humphries, and George in the nightcap.
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Helmets Won’t Fit Washington Nationals Players
Washington Nationals owner Clark Griffith bought crash helmets to protect players from skull injuries like Mickey Cochrane suffered. Players refuse to wear them, noting discomfort and heaviness. In Syracuse, Johnny Gee, a multi sport star from the University of Michigan, graduates this year and joins the Syracuse International League team.
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University of Michigan
Nashville Scrappers announce 11 game schedule
Nashville Ark. coach Lester Bradley released the Nashville Scrappers football schedule for the coming season. Opening game vs Dierks at Scrapper Field on Friday Sept 17, with six home and five away games. The slate includes Camden DeQueen Ashdown Prescott Hope Texarkana Subiaco Horatio Smackover and concludes with Hot Springs on Thanksgiving. Bradley notes he is losing 13 lettermen from last year.
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Pigeon Toes Balance Cotton Shows Golf Swing Change
London based report notes Cygril Tolley, Henry Cotton, a British Open and world match play champion, has adjusted from an inside-out swing to a square stance. His shots now fly straighter with a slight draw, benefiting balance for powerful strikes.
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NBA
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Henry Cotton
Scrappers face new season with coaching swap and plans
Assistant Coach Ullman Bruner, long-time helper for the Scrappers, has accepted the Clerks team coaching post for this year. He is expected to develop a strong squad there, while the Scrappers prepare with new material to strengthen the squad.
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Alabama Tide to meet Southern California Trojans in 1938 game
The Birmingham News reports undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to Los Angeles to face Southern California Trojans on September 24, 1938. It notes Alabama’s Rose Bowl experience with four games, three wins and one tie, and recalls a previous Coast trip where the Tide defeated St Mary’s. Kalamazoo golfer Bill Walsh plans Georgetown University enrollment this fall.
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Trojans
Los Angeles
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St. Mary's
Lloyd Spencer Wins in Golf Tournament
Winners announced for the blind bogey wolf tournament held Sunday afternoon at the focal course. Lloyd Spencer won as blind bogey champion, Lyle Moore took low net score, and H. M. Olsen recorded the high net. Another event is planned for this week under Lew Brown, the course’s professional.
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Cherry Proves Promising In Night Exhibition
Clinton of the Three I League defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in a night exhibition as Cherry, a young southpaw from the University of Illinois, held the National Leaguers to one run and six hits and struck out seven.
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Applications of CCC Boys Listed in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK Ark Applications of CCC enrollees soon to be discharged will be released to employers statewide this week announced by State Director W A Rooksberg and Major G C Graham CCC commanding officer The program continues zone meetings at Fort Smith Russellville Hot Springs Monticello Batesville and Little Rock Enrollees may not stay in camp beyond two years or past age 24 Many better prepared enrollees will be discharged Employers will be considered for capable young men who have lived and worked in CCC camps and are recommended by local officials and chambers of commerce
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Temple Record Shows Philadelphia City Teams Suffer Narrow Defeats
The fragment notes Temple and Philadelphia city teams posting limited losses, with a reference to the school over the past 12 years. Details are incomplete, but the item highlights a historical trend of relatively few defeats for local football squads.
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Hope Star 1706 Edition Ad Offer For Limited Copies
Limited run offer for the Hope Star 1706 edition. First bound copy is 50 cents, two bound copies 25 cents each, or 4 cents additional if mailed. Urges readers to secure copies for family history and future generations.
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