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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

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Marksmen To Compete In Finals Today

Indianapol is Aug 8 The seventh annual skeet tournament crowns team and individual blunderbuss titles over three days with 250 targets today and 350 plus entrants in various divisions. Top contenders include Dick Shaughnessy Patricia Laursen and a field of 350 with veterans father and son five and two man teams. several defending champions fail to repeat amid record scores.

Indianapolis Patricia Laursen Akron Dick Shaughnessy Dedham Mass Shaughnessy Miss Laursen

Wood Jr. Hurls No Hitter In Scranton Debut

Scranton Miners pitcher Joe Wood Jr a Yale graduate struck out five and walked three in a 5 0 no hitter against the Albany Senators in the class A Eastern League. Only 29 batters faced the right hander and only four balls left the infield as the elder Wood watched from the stands in Scranton.

Scranton Smokey Joe” Wood St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Scranton Miners Albany Senators Joe Wood, Jr Yale University Senators Albany

Tomorrow's Major League Baseball slate preview

The Associated Press lists American League games with St. Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston and National League matchups including Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York and Pittsburgh at St. Louis awaiting teams and fans.

Southeastern League Cluct Mobile Selma Jackson Meridian Pensacola Aw Aneewe Ee Montgomery Anniston Ates Gadsden Sete i. A New York Cleveland Boston Sncreeeeneen Detroit Chicago Ee St. Louis Roaklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Southern Ass Association Atlanta Nashville Associated Press American League Chicago Phildelphia Washington Boson Boston Brooklyn National League Reiser Hopp Moore Hack Mize Nicholson Slaughter Dalessanjohn Elliott Camilli Ott Frey Cincinnapi Handley Riddle White Willams Travis DiMaggio Rolfe Et York Kelier

Mike Jacobs set for non-title bout in Jersey City

The Special News Service exclusive reports Mike Jacobs will announce a non-title bout between lightweight boss Lew Jenkins and welterweight champion Red Cochran on September 12 in Jersey City. Pirates pitchers are said to be dominating hitters, Al Lopez cited as key reason. California doping inquiry deemed a silly bizness by traveling Saratoga horsemen. Claudio Villar, the Spanish heavyweight, continues to KO opponents around Tampa with three straight knockouts.

New York Special News Service Mike Jacobs Lew Jenkins Red Cochrane Jersey City al Lopez Saratoga California Claudio Villar Tampa

White Sox Dykes Held Back as NYC Meetings Loom

Louisville Times notes Dykes not being released by the White Sox and discusses city matchups in New York between Sept 15 and 20. Mentions Louis-Nova in Noo Yawk, Yankee stadium to Polo Grounds, and reactions to Alf Robertson and Whirlaway. Discusses Travers plans and Hambletonian interest plus football hype this fall with Benny Friedman and the Bears.

Chicago Detroit Yankee Stadium Polo Grounds Ben Jones Alf Robertson Alf Wendell Eads Travers Mike Jacobs Benny Friedman Chicago Bears

Tennis expense accounts spark two can live cheap debate

The item playfully questions if Kovacs and Virginia Wolfenden can manage on one budget. It riffs on headlines about celebrity finances and asks readers for lighthearted take on frugality and shared living costs.

Kovacs Virginia Wolfenden

Fred Apostoli Returns to Ring in Norfolk Month

In a roundup of boxing and football figures, Fred Apostoli’s comeback is set to begin within a month at Norfolk. Other notes mention Cactus Face Duggan delaying pro football return due to his Oklahoma State Highway Patrol job, Old Bill Klei briefly umpiring after Larry Goetz’s injury, and Jim Braddock touring Canada refereeing. The piece also tracks Melio Bettina Tom Tucker plans, Abe Simon vs Buddy Walker prospects, and shifting fortunes of the Oklahoma City Injuns in the Texas League.

Fred Apostoli Norfolk Cactus Face Duggan Mangler Bill Klei Larry Goetz Bill Jim Braddock Melio Bettina Tommy Tucker Los Angeles Tom Gallery Abe Simon Buddy Walker Oklahoma City

Dodgers Cheer Squad Forms for Reds Game

The Brooklyn knot-hole gang of about 6000 Dodger fans plan a big cheering section for Monday's Dodgers versus Reds game. The main yell aims to rattle Reds pitchers with taunts targeting Rot, Terry, Hubbell, and Camilli as Dodgers fans chant Dodgers Rah-Rah-Rah.

Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Terry Hubbell

Cardinals Lead National League as Cooper Shines Again

Mort Cooper returns to form for the St. Louis Cardinals, steering a 3-2 11-inning win over the Cincinnati Reds to seize a slim lead over the idle Brooklyn Dodgers. The Cardinals’ pitching staff is revitalized, with Cooper’s performance resuming ace status after elbow surgery.

Fights Last Night Big Wins Across Cities

In MEMPHIS Jack Marshall 188 knocked out Zeny Novak 214 in Kansas City. In Garfield Frankie Duane 133 out pointed Joe DeJesus 136. In Youngstown Lenny Mancini 137 1 4 stopped Pete Galiano 135 1 4 and Johnny Barbara 153 1 4 outpointed Bobby Briton 148 1 2. In Baltimore Bob Smith 192 outpointed Johnny Flynn 193 while Joey Silva 129 met Joey Marinelli 130 to a no contest. In New York Carl Guggino 135 outpointed Guillermo Puentes 133 Columbia A.

Rochester Joey Silva Mexico Joey Marinelli Dayton New York Carl Guggino Hartford Conn Guillermo Puentes Colombia

Snake in the grass surprises Scottsbluff resident

Walt Samuelson reported a four foot ball snake tangled in his lawnmower in Scottsbluff Nebraska. The encounter startled him as he attempted to start the mower and remove the obstruction.

Scottsbluff, Neb Walt Samuelson

Pensacola Team To Play Here Tonight

The Koolmeters softball team from Pensacola will travel to Panama City to face the Pan ama Wildcats at the EMB field. Panama City holds league leadership after a forfeit win from Pulp Mill. Local pitching will be handled by Theodore Wilcox and A C Smith. Twelve Koolmeters players will compete. First pitch is at 8 30 DST.

Koolmeters Pensacola Panama City Panama Wildcats Wildcats Pulp Mill Theodore Wilcox A. C. Smith

Major League Leaders Batting And Pitching Totals

Summary of leading baseball statistics from multiple teams: batting leaders include Reiser and DiMaggio with high averages and hits counts, runs, RBIs, and doubles led by Slaughter, DiMaggio, and Keller. Pitching leaders feature Ruffing and Feller with win loss records and strikeouts.

Tax Deed Notice for Bay County Florida Property

Sam Cain holder of Tax Certificate No. 610 filed for tax deed on Lots 7 and 8, Block 333, Lynn Haven, Bay County. The certificate lists owner unknown. The property will be sold at the courthouse door on September 1, 1941 if not redeemed under law. Clerk H. A. Pledger, Deputy Marjorie McQuaggoge.

Sam Cain Bay Florida Lynn Haven Court House H. A. Pledger Cirrcuit Court Bay County Marjorie McQuagqge

Notice of Tax Deed Application for Lynn Haven Lot 13

Wilson Kent holder of Tax Certificate No. 207 issued September 6 1938 has filed for a tax deed on Lot 13 Block 101 Plat of Lynn Haven Bay County Florida The certificate was in the name Harry Terwilliger If not redeemed the property will be sold at the courthouse door on the last Monday of September 1941 date August 8 1941

Senate Herbey Wilson Kent Harry Terwilliger Court House Clark Af

Southeastern League Scores From Yesterday

Pensacola fell to Selma 3 to 11 as Gadsden defeated Meridian 2 to 4. Jackson beat Anniston 10 to 7 while Mobile edged Montgomery 3 to 2.

Pensacola Selma Gadsden Meridian Jackson Anniston Mobile Montgomery

Baseball scores from an extended Sunday schedule

Pittsburgh beat Chicago 4 to 3 and St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 in 11 innings. The day featured only scheduled games with Pitt and Chicago, plus St. Louis and Cincinnati, each game decided after extra frames.

Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati

Baseball scores brief from night games

New York 5 Boston 9 and Philadelphia 4 Washington 5 Detroit 4 Cleveland 3 all after 13 innings. Chicago 11 St Louis 1 night game.

New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland Chicago St. Louis

Alabama State League baseball scores report

Tuskegee at Brewton rain delays game in Andalusia with final note Greenville achieving a 4 to 2 victory.

Tuskegee Brewton Andalusia Greenville

Georgia Florida League Scores Snapshot

In the Georgia Florida League Thomasville 0 Albany 4. Tallahassee 1 Moultrie 7. Americus 0 Valdosta 15. Waycross 4 8 Cordele 3 1. American Association Milwaukee 3 Toledo 5. Kansas City 3 Columbus 10. Minneapolis 0 Indianapolis 5. St Paul 1 Louisville 0. South Atlantic League Greenville 4 Charleston 7 Columbus 4 Jacksonville 3 Macon 9 Columbia 8.

Thomasville Albany Egallahassee Moultrie Americus Valdosta Waycross Cordele American Association Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Greenville Charleston Jacksonville Macon Columbia

Stars Morton Cooper Cardin als Pitched and Batted St Louis

Yesterday's Stars Morton Cooper and Cardin Als pitched and batted St Louis to victory over Reds. Cooper hit a deciding run in the lth inning. Newsome kept the Yankees in check on eight hits. Lopez hit a ninth inning homer for Pirates to beat Cubs. Early had perfect day at bat with two doubles and two singles for Senators over Athletics. Eschoolboy Rowe pitched four innings of relief to beat Indians. Buck Ross and Taft Wright led White Sox in an 11-1 win over Browns.

St. Louis Cardinals Mort Cooper Billy Southworth Cooper Boston Braves Phillies Cincinnati Reds Cardinals St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Buck Walters Johnny Mize Enos Slaughter Estel Crabtree Reds Sam Nahem Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs al Lopez Hank Leiber Cubs Ken Heintzelman Lloyd Dietz Pittsburgh Jake Mooty Pirates New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Heber Dick) Newsome Yanks Ted Williams Boston New York Yankees Detroit Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Feller John Gorsica Clarence Soup) Campbell Cleveland Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Buck Ross Taft Wright Don Kolloway Joe Kuhel Kuhel Morton Cooper Dick Newsome Red Sox AL Early Senators Athletics Eschoolboy Rowe Indians White Sox Ross Browns Wright Chicago Sox

Wild oat mistaken for cold leaves farmer speechless

Hamilton Missouri farmer Ray Webb was left speechless after a bad cold. Doctors removed a stray cat in a medical misadventure that restored his voice and ended the odd ailment.

Hamilton Ray Webb Webb

Young Pitcher Hurls No Hit No Run Game

Savannah Ga August 8 twenty two year old Joe Page of Harmanville Pa in his first Class B season pitched a no hit no run game as Augusta Ga defeated Savannah 4 to 0. Page who played last year at Butler Pa faced 25 batters and retired the side in order five times. He has won eight and lost 10 with Augusta this season.

Savannah Joe Page Harmanville Augusta Page Butler

Piedmont League Scores Wide Range Plays

Durham blanked Asheville 4 0 while Portsmouth beat Winston-Salem 5 0 and Charlotte defeated Norfolk 6 3 in the first game. Greensboro dropped a 6 4 decision to Richmond and Spipiionte 4 defeated Norfolk 0 in the second game.

Durham Asheville Portsmouth Charlotte Norfolk Greensboro Richmond Spipiionte

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