Brooklyn and St Louis Split Surprising Doubleheader
Brooklyn and St Louis split a twin bill as the Robins won game one 8 to 6 and dropped game two 4 to 2. Lineups featured Alexander, Snyder, Petty, Deberry, Haines, Schulte, Pitt, Me Weeny, Clark, and Hargreaves in a tense July matchup on the road.
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Brooklyn
St Louis Cardinals
Robins
St. Low
Alexander
Snyder
Petty
Deberry- Sevond
St. Lo Brooklyn
Haines
Schulte
Pitt
Weeny
Clark and
Hargreaves
Yankees widen AL lead with victory over Browns
In St Louis on July 26 the Yankees stretched their American League lead to 12 games after beating the Browns 5 to 2. Pennock outpitched Jones, allowing six hits while the Yankees offense produced runs in multiple innings. Grabowski, ONeill, and Jones contributed as New York prevailed in the interleague clash.
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ST. Louis
Yankees
New York
Browns
Pennock
Jones
Ow York
Grabowski
O'Neill
Seaboard Line Announces Rail Appointments and Transfers
Norfolk Virginia July 15 AP The Seaboard Air Line Railway Company announced today several appointments and transfers C M Cannon named district engineer maintenance of ways effective July 16 based at Arcadia Florida replacing J W Sexton who becomes assistant trainmaster North Carolina division based at Hamlet G G Ruskell named division engineer South Florida division based at Arcadia Florida succeeding Cannon who was promoted
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Norfolk
Che
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
C. M. Cannon
Maintenance of Ways
Arcadia
Florida
J. W.W. Sextor
North Carolina
Hamlet
G. G Ruskell
South Florida
Fla
CG. 3F. Cannon
Beef cattle prices high this spring spark market surge
The spring cattle market reports the highest prices since 1920 due to war inflation and rising demand. All classes advance 12 to 27 percent, with steers fetching unusual premiums for the season as receipts decline and weight premiums rise in western and central markets.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
College entry tests eyed by educator panel
Dr C Garrison of Peabody College argues for adding tests to measure health, experience, and moral character as part of college admission. He speaks at a educators training session outlining proposed criteria.
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Elhuly
York
3. C. Garrison
Peabody College
Sharkey Confidence Seen as Key in Ring Fights
New York reports Jack Sharkey carries strong self belief into a series of potential bouts. He predicts a July 21 victory over Jack Dempsey to earn a title shot against Gene Tunney, while boasting about past wins and his resilience against Mike McTigue and Jimmy Maloney.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Agart
Jack Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Yankee Stadium
Gune ‘Tunney
Sharkey
Dempsey
Turney
Harey Wills
Nesto
Humbert Fugsty
McFi
Roberts
Field
Wills
Philadelphia
Mike McTigne
Mike
Lostonian
McTigue
Maloney
Sharkey Jackett
Patton Flannery Trial Set in Gate City Monday
Special correspondence from Gate City Virginia reports Patton Flannery alias Baldwin, long sought in the murder of Hiram Johnson over a silver dollar, slated for trial Monday July 18. Also listed are Will Flannery, Ebert Bishop, Alfred Hasmilan, and civil cases including Mary Anne Cookenour vs J N King over timber. court adjourned Saturday.
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Gate City
Scott County
Patton Plaunnory
Elias of Baldwin
Hiram Johnson
Bicllashergo
Oklahoma
Alaus
Will Flannery
Watton
C. ©. Falmer
Monda
Ebert Bishop
I. I. Lane
Bee
Bishop
Lane
Alfred
Red" Hasnilian
Bryant Colling
Mary Anne Cookenory
J. N. King
Miss Cookenour
Cookenour
Well Bred Ram Vital Link in Sheep Raising
A Tennessee cooperative notes that well bred rams are key to sheep raising. Three upcoming sale events in Nashville Morristown and Jackson will offer about 490 head of registered rams and ewes. The seventh annual purebred ram sale aims for top-quality stock, with breeding tips including drenching ewes after lambing and flushing ewes to the best pasture.
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C_ C
University of Tenn
Nashville
Morristown
West Tennessee
Jackson
West ‘Tennessee
Finnery
Nashvitle
Southdown
Hampshire
Shropshire
Flanery
Tennessee corn acreage smaller than last year
Tennessee on July 10 reports 1927 corn acreage at 2,975,000 acres, down 4 percent from 1926. Causes include excessive moisture and poor seed beds, with condition at 72 percent of normal. Projected yield about 21.2 bushels per acre, total production around 63.07 million bushels, versus 85.30 million in 1926 and a 10 year average of 72.9 million.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
T. Marsh
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Free shots to veterans offered again in Nashville
Nashville announces free vaccination shots for veterans who served in 1917-18 under the Veterans Bureau. Major Lewis Tillman announces availability, enabling veterans to receive shots upon request through the bureau.
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Nashville
Tenn
United Beatus Veterans Bureau
Lewis Tillman
New Epidemic Strikes Scott County Virginia
Special to The Times reports a new flux epidemic in Scott County Virginia. In two weeks about 160 deaths are attributed to flux across the county and many residents are ill. The outbreak follows the drowning deaths of Mack and Ross Smith at Mendota, marking 17 deaths in the Mendota area.
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the Times
Gate Ctv
Scott County
Smith Brothers
Mack and
Ross
Mendota
Norwegian Steamer Sunk in Collision
The Holland-America Line reports that the Norwegian steamer Sangaland sank after a collision with the Veendam four miles east of Nantucket at 4 40 a m. All aboard the Sangaland were saved except one crew member. The Veendam, undamaged, is en route to New York. Survivors from the Sangaland are aboard the Veendam.
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New York
Holland-American Line
Sangaland
Nantucket
Sagland
Rotterdam
Southampton
Sagaland
Mantenall
Cuba
Boston
Flashes Of Life From The Associated Press
A varied jumble from New Jersey to Mexico City reports on rubber plant research in New Jersey, a Cairo university milestone, a memorial for a dogs and a fire scare in Asbury Park, campus scrimmages at a Mexican normal school, boxing plans at Yankee Stadium, and a Newark child’s minor watch accident with bronchial healing.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Lucky
Tox Terrier
Rays
Ance
Herogs
Jack Hendricks
Baby
Rags
Bucky
Mexico City
Farmer Brings farming wisdom to Cheatham County
S R Brinkley, a Cheatham County farmer, urges constant study and diversified farming. He says to gather ideas from papers, bulletins, meetings, and neighbors, then put the best practices into action, work hard, value time, and diversify to boost income. He notes last year’s revenue from lambs, wool, hogs, potatoes, strawberries, and tobacco.
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S. R. Brinkley
Cheatham County
Cotton goods market closes firmer in New York
Cotton goods in New York on July 16 closed firmer with the gray goods division posting its largest sales since late May. Print cloths rose to 7 12 cents for 3 8 inch 64 by 60s, raw silk held steady, and silk goods showed improved demand. Burlap prices were higher in Calcutta than in New York.
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New York
Gray Goods
Calcutta
Veterans to Receive Free Typhoid Inoculations
The program offers free typhoid vaccines to veterans with honorable discharges to prevent disease.
HOPS TO PROVIDE ICE WATER AT KNOX FAIR
In Knoxville Tennessee on July 16 the East Tennessee Division Fair may offer free ice cold water to patrons if the Knox County court approves. Last year concessions on the grounds charged up to ten cents a glass. A committee was appointed to confer with fair officials.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Knox County
Electric Power To Be Transmitted To Blountville Homes
Blountville residents along the highway will receive electric power within two weeks as a Bristol Gas and Electric Company line from Bristol to Flountville is completed. Transformers for 6000 volts will be installed and switchboard additions made at the Bristol plant. The project brings power to Blountville and surrounding areas, replacing local Delco sets and adding courthouse and jail lighting.
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Blountville
Bristol
Flountville
Bristol Gas and Electric Company
Delco
Baptists Conclude Convention Tenie at Virginia Beach
The twentieth annual encampment of Virginia Baptists ends tonight with Rev. Joseph T. Watts delivering the benediction ending his long service as general secretary. Dr. Edwin M. Poteat spoke on Christianity in China and Dr. A. T. Robertson discussed the social obligations of the new man in Christ at the closing sessions. Sunset service will feature Rev. John R. Sampey and Elizabeth Sheffield Allen presents a four-comedy drama Remoreld at 1:30.
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Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Joseph T. Watts
Richmond
Maryland
Edwin M. Poteat
Shanghai
China
A. T. Robertson
John R. Sampey
Elizabeth Sheffield Allen
Watts Gunn Wins Georgia State College Title in Savannah
Watts Gunn of Atlanta, national collegiate champion, defeated Knvold Calloway of La Grange eight up and seven in the Georgia State college title match in Savannah. Gunn advances to the 36 hole final.
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Savannar
Watts Gunn
Atlanta
Georgia State
Knvold Calloway
la Grange
Livestock Prices Steady Across New York Market
Livestock receipts in New York on July 16 show steady trading across cattle, veal, sheep, lambs, and hogs. Steers sell 10.00 to 16.50, cows 2.75 to 6.23. veal and light calves 7.00 to 9.00, lambs prime 14.00 to 14.50, hogs 7.00 to 14.00 for various classes, with overall steady tone.
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New York
Cattie
County agent trims two farmers’ trees drawing ire then praise
H P Wood of Dyer County pruned growthy two year old trees on two farms. Farmers were angry at first but saw restored top growth and a good fruit crop after proper spraying. The farmer now shares his experience to help neighbors and praises agent Wand’s cooperative spirit.
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H. P. Wood
Dyer County
Wand
Dictator Victoria offer includes extra equipment
Morgan describes the Studebaker Dictator Victoria with added extras in the first price. Included are front and rear bumpers engine thermometer and hydrostatic gauge on the dash. The fragment hints at value and equipment bundled with the car.
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Morgan
Studebaker
Victoria
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Seaboard Line
Patton Flannery
Elbert Bishop
Orange
Thomas E. Holison
U. S
New York Botanical Garden
American University of Beireut
Cairo
Yakub Sarrif
Egypt
Tte
John Hanna
Daretown
Jefferson Hospital
Chrysler
Sellamy
Detroit
Knox Fair
Blountville Homes
Watts
Wis
Georgia
Tor Victoria
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