Schmeling Advised to Ignore Adamick in Detroit Ring
Detroit promoter Jack Kearns pushes young heavyweight Adamick as a major draw against Max Schmeling in late September or October at Nevin Field Detroit. McCarey, Hurley, and Shuley caution Adamick is green but powerful, with a 32 fight knockout streak and 43 pro opponents defeated overall.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Service
New York
Jimmy Adamick
Jack Kearns
Detroit
Max Sehmeling
Kearns
Adamick
Sehmeling
Nevin Field
Adkinick
Louis
McCarney
Lewis
Schmeling
Sehemling
Adatmick
Max
Leon Erral
Funis Tzaneiopoulous
Johnny Erfavac
Jack Hurley
Adanick
Duluth
Hurley
Erjavac
Shuley
Billy Petralle
Tle
Infield Fly Rule Explained by Umpire Quigley
New York NEA quotes Fenest Co Quigley National League umpire supervisor on the infield fly rule. He says most questions involve runners on base and when the rule applies, noting ground coverage and how a ball can be fielded by an outfielder yet still be ruled infield fly.
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New York
NEA
Fenest Co Quigley
Crota
Quigley
Legacy of a Wandering Child in a Turbulent Era
A mangled OCR fragment recalls a young girl watching soup and singing about a growing pot, while a strong youth described as 11 or 198 pounds grows into memory. It references boxing figures Louis and Tanmiry Karr, Kearny and McDonald, in a Chicago New York journey for negotiations.
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Jimmy Acamick
Cargile and Powell Fight Draw in Hempstead County
Hempstead county middleweights Nolen Cargile of Hope and Milton Powell of Patmos wrestled for the third time at the South Walnut street stadium Tuesday night and again settled on a four round draw. Promoter Bert Mauldin had three impartial judges who split the call three ways as the crowd saw, a draw. The undercard featured Pinkie Carrigan defeating Mac Bolan in a dramatic finish, Arnold Pligreen edging James Wilbanks, Jabbo Walker defeating Claudie Woods, and Johnny Phillips beating Peter McCoy as a capacity crowd saw a rainy night unfold with threats of more weather.
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Hempstead County
Nolen
Tootsie) Cargile
Hope
Milton Powell
Patmos
Walnut Street
Bert Mauldin
Ozon
Cargile
Powell
Mauldin
Bolan
Carrigan
Spring’ Hill
Arnold Pligreen
James’ Wilbanks
CCC
Jabbo Walker
Claudie Woods
Lost Prairie
Johnny Phillips
Peter McCoy
Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody of 1938 Review
Hollywood critic Robbin Coons finds Eleanor Powell's latest Broadway Melody of 1938 uneven though lively, with Dick Powell overshadowing her and George Murphy stealing applause. The piece mixes backstage drama with musical numbers, praises Roy Del Ruth’s direction, but finds the plot hackneyed despite a large supporting cast including Bob Taylor Sophie Tucker and Johnny Davis.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Two Powells
Eleanor
Miss Powell
Robert Taylor
Roy del Ruth
Broadway
Taylor
Raymond Walburn
Elewyn
Saratoga
George Murphy
Bob
Sophie Tucker
July Garland
Clark Gable
Buddy Ebsen
Willie Moward
Helen Troy
Charles Igor Gorin
Dick Powell
Feed Waring
Lis Pennsyvainians
Vile Lane Sisters
Priselhe
Rosemary
Johnnny Davis
Calloway' Si
Thumb
Comedienne Nast
Mabel Todd
Fay New
Ed Healy
Sterling Halloway
Walter Catlett
Prodigy Menuhin Returns to Stage After Layoff in California
Yehudi Menuhin, a musical prodigy now 20, plans a San Francisco concert on September 28 after two years of leisure. His family, led by mother Martha Menuhin, emphasizes open spaces and a focus on life beyond cities as he resumes touring. He previously sacrificed at least $200,000 in concert fees for time away.
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Sam Jackson
Los Gatos
Calif
Yehudi Menuhin
San Francisco
Yehudi
Santa Cruz
Maratha Henuhin
Moshe Menuhin
Winds, Scores, and a Family of Note in History
Tuesday results show multiple scores across major teams including Boston, New York, and Chicago with varied outcomes. A feature recalls Richard Walton Tully and Yehudi Menuhin’s family, noting Hephzibah and Yuliah with musical talent, a Santa Cruz-era home life, and the violinist’s early learning, practice, and public performances.
Ott Proves Third Base Value With Giants at Home
Ott moves from right to third for the New York Giants and shines, making quick plays, fielding bunts, and throwing with speed. McKechnie lauds Ott as a natural at the hot corner, noting his speed and smart decisions. Several outfielders have converted to infield roles, with Ott’s success cited as proof that any club can rely on a versatile player at third.
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Svarry Grayson
NEA
New York
Oli
Oak
Ott
New York Giants
Giants
Lou Chiozza
William Boyd McKechnie
Bastet Bees
Palo Grounds
McKechnie
Ring
Vamt
Hans Wagner
Lewisville
Pittsburgh
Fred
Bones) Ely
Wagner
Bob Quinn
James J
Chicago White Sox
Tierrycan
Community Notes and Local Visits Across Town
Local residents from Nashville Hot Springs Roy and Beaumont visit families and conduct business. The Rev Doak begins a protracted meeting at Sweet Hope campground on August 28. Teachers Miss Virginia Holt and Miss Myrtie Thompson join Bingen and Gillham schools. Comments on Yehudi dancing reflect a parent's view on social dancing.
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Hansel Clark
Nashville
Mr. McLarty
Louise
David Earl Tollett
Doak
Sweet Hope Camp Ground
Chas, Beyant
Elden Cooley
Hot Springs
Ed Smith
G. C. McLarty
Amos Frazier
Ray
John
Jim Sanders
Roy
Hayne Hutchinson
Mt. Pleasant
Virginia Holt
Bingen School
Myrtie Thompson
Gillham High School
Harry Holt
Gordon Stout
Beaumont
Texas
Revival meeting plans noted after minister departs
The Rev A Yollaghedd left for Pisech to begin a revival. A Kansas farmer sought a farm loan at a bank, with the banker saying drive out to appraise the place possible. A street gag has a punch line about box of four and funeral parlors, reflecting a local humor item.
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Patniverr
Yollaghedd
Sturday
Pisech
Hearse
Kansas
Bantk
Paris
Princess Theater
Pen in Hand and Paper Posed in Small Talk
A brief dialogue captures casual exchange between two men. One asks to borrow a pen and a sheet of writing paper while the other grants help. Conversation shifts to sending a letter, postage, and finally asks for a girlfriend’s address, reflecting everyday domestic chatter.
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