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Newspaper

Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

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Cobb vs Ruth Golf Showdown Sparks Old Man's Game Talk

Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, aging baseball icons, headline a benefit golf match. Cobb at 54 and Ruth 47 trade shots on the links, proving golf is an old man’s game as the pair recall past rivalries and their enduring magnetic appeal. Cobb says he won’t redraw his baseball legacy while Ruth seeks a baseball role but finds none.

Harry Grayson NEA Service New York Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Cobb Ruth Obb Georgia Peach Wionaire Cobb San Francisco Iseball Basel Ablc

Batting Leaders in Early Baseball League Standings

The Associated Press notes batting figures across teams Boston Cleveland New York and Chicago. Key names include Williams Keller DiMaggio Heath and DiMaggio again with tallies around 60 to 93 RBIs and runs. base and hit statistics cited for Case Kuhel Feller Benton Ryba reflect league-wide performance.

Associated Press Willams Boston Cleveland Ygle J. Drew York Keller New and York Detroit Heath New York

National League Batting Highlights With Sluggers Named

Partial query text shows NL batting leaders and multiple players from St Louis Brooklyn Chicago and others. Mentions Reiser Mize Slaughter Ott Camilli Reese and more with tied marks and run totals amid scattered team names.

Reiser Brooklyn Mize Louis Muns—Moore Mack Chicago Runa Nicholson Slaughter Gfe Raventer Louk Moe Bt. Louis Weriplea— Slaughter St. Louis Moore Boston Ott New York Camilli

Notice of Tax Deed Application in Bay County

Notice is given that C. B. Atalynee holder of Certificate No. 463 filed for tax deed on property in Bay County described as SE to NE and NE of SW in Section 33 Township 9 South Range 14 West. Notice cites unknown owner and redemption under law. property to be offered to the highest bidder on first Monday.

C. B. Atalynee Co. B. Smith County of Bay Bece Loun Washington Heights Orig Pt. of Beg Pt. of Beg St. Andrews Bay Red Fish Point Mosher Cor S. Joe Sel Mosher Bry Swi Bunkers Cave Sra Che Bec Seca Bay Shore Kaaterly Lot Township Bay Atong Bay Nwi Bary B Bey W. & Cha. N W. H. Lynn I. EB. Schuting Mra D. C. Jones W. A. Mosher W. A. Mosier A. M. Chandlee Eligabeth Smith J. H. [Drummond J. Mousel B. Stone Uniaws Court House Aks

Boxing schemes and football tidbits from coast to coast

In New York Ray Carlen weighs Lou Nova training for Joe Louis at Grossinger s as fight writers hype the plan. Max Baer teases an early month return while brother Buddy faces Abe Simon in August. Earle Clarke plans Alaska conditioning for Lafayette. Tommy Harmon will broadcast Michigan and Detroit Lions games in fall.

Sid Feder Eddie Brietz New York The Special News Service Ray Carlen Mike Jacobs Lou Nova Joe Louis Grossinger’s Riverla Catskills Max Baer Barney Ross Billy Conn Mike Buddy Abe Simon Little Birdie Snorter Luster Oklahoma California Washington Earle Clarke Lafayette Alaska Tommy Harmon Michigan Detroit Lions

Challedon in peak form as Hollywood workouts rise

In Hollywood workouts Challedon scorches the scene while veteran boxers like Bummy Davis face praise and dispute. Bitsy Grant contemplates retirement from tennis as the sport shifts with older stars. Walter Briggs plans a five figure bid to acquire Nick Gregory for the Tigers and pro observers hail Harry Jeffra as top golfer in the ring with Baer and Louis noted sluggers. Bill Engeln draws attention for umpiring on the Pacific Coast League scene.

Challedon Hollywood Bitsy Grant Walter Briggs Nick Gregory Dallas Tigers Harry Jeffra Max Baer Louis Bill Engeln

Great profile at work for Kenny Washington in Sundown

UCLA ex ball tutor Kenny Washington becomes Sergeant Kumakwa in Sundown while Slingin Sammy Baugh begins work on a Texas ranger serial next week. The script has been rewritten to fit Hays office specifications.

Kenny Washington UCLA Kumakwa Sammy Baugh

Jingle Jingle DiMag Faces Unlawful Pitch Hype

A noisy controversy surrounds DiMag as pitchers claim unfair play and legal scrutiny looms. The feud centers on a striking habit and alleged rule violations affecting several teams and officials.

Track star defies science with leap over seven feet

Boston Globe notes a scientist’s finding that humans cannot jump seven inches above height. Less Steers stands just over six feet and has exceeded seven feet in a jump, challenging the study’s limits and labeling the result a freakish feat.

Jerry Nason Boston Globe

Take a Letter, Please To Bus Ham

A fragmented letter page notes thanks for a plug and remarks about waistline and rites sent to Buck Weaver and others. Mentions national football league and Whirlaway with garbled phrases and stray acknowledgments.

Dodgers Tie For National Lead With Braves Victory

The Brooklyn Dodgers join the St. Louis Cardinals atop the National League by routing the Boston Braves 11-2 as Whitlow Wyatt earned his 11th win. Dixie Walker powered seven runs worth of hits in a three-inning surge that sealed the win. In the American League, Lefty Marius Russo fired a one-hit gem to push the Yankees’ lead to a slim margin with a 4-1 win over the Browns. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to eight, while Tom Henrich homered to stretch the Yankees’ streak of four-baggers. The Indians edged the Red Sox 11-8 after Feller allowed 11 hits early, and Washington beat Chicago 3-2 in 16 innings with Bloodworth driving in the deciding run. Ed Smith pitched the White Sox deep, and Bob Johnson contributed two two-run homers for Philadelphia in an 8-4 victory over Detroit.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Boston Braves Brooklyn Braves Whitlow Wyatt Gene Moore Boston Dixie Walker New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Marius Russo George McQuinn Joe DiMaggio Tom Henrich Feller Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Bob Feller Sox Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Washington Jimmy Bloodworth Ed Smith Bob Johnson Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers

Moultrie Exits League Cellar With 6-2 Win

In Thomasville Georgia on June 27 the Moultrie Packers improved to tie for a basement spot by beating Americus 6-2. Tallahassee was blanked 8-0 by Valdosta, Albany edged Cordele 11-10 in the ninth, and Thomasville and Waycross had another rainout.

Thomasville Moultrie Packers Americus Tallaussee Valdosta Oe Americas Albany Cordelo Waycross

Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press

Marius Russo of the Yankees pitched a one hit game against the Browns. Bob Johnson of the Athletics hit two home runs with two on to beat the Tigers. Roy Weatherly of the Indians led the attack on the Red Sox with a homer a triple and a single. Jim Bloodworth of the Senators singled home the winning run in the 16th inning against the White Sox. Whit Wyatt of the Dodgers subdued the Braves on five hits for his 11th victory of the season.

Associated Press Marius Russo Yankees Browns Bob Johnson Athletics Tigers Roy Weatherly Indians Red Sox Jim Bloodworth Senators White Sox Whit Wyatt Dodgers Braves

Lash wins 10000m national AAU title in 32 29.2

Sports Mirror recalls Don Lash taking the National AAU 10,000 meter win in 32 minutes 29.2 seconds a year ago. It notes Navy’s late alty crew ending western shambles three years past.

Associated Press Don Lash Navy Alty

Braves Struggling as Casey Stengel Denies Revolt

Brooklyn June 27. Manager Casey Stengel says the Boston Braves are unhappy but not in revolt amid trading rumors and poor results. He notes players feel the strain of a pennantless season while defending his season moves and future-building plans. West denies unhappiness despite an ankle injury.

Brooklyn Boston Braves Casey Stengel Braves Cincinnati Reds Boston Stengel Dodgers Max West Babe Dahlgren Chicago Cubs Dahlgren Chicago Tulsa Cub al Montgomery Cubs Giants al Lopez Elbie Pletcher Pittsburgh Lopez Turner Sullivan Lanning Majeski Addie Miller Chet Ross West

Wakefield Paid $45,000 Early Major League Bid

Detroit owner Walter Briggs paid $45,000 for Richard Cum mings Wakefield, a lanky left handed college outfielder, as a high draft from Michigan. The piece notes that many stars, including Bob Feller Mel Ott and George Sisler, jumped from college or high school to the majors, and Wakefield’s deal mirrors a long tradition of early big league access for young prospects.

Harry Grayson NEA New York Detroit Richard Cummings Wakefield Walter O. Briggs St. Louis Cardinals Joe Medwick Red Birds Briggs Richard Wakefield Bob Feller Mel Ott Eddie Plank Gettysburg Jack Combs Colby Athletics Chief Bender Connie Mack Edward Trowbridge Collins Columbia University Walter Johnson Fullerton Calif Clark Griffith Tom Zachary Guilford College Senators George Uhle Indians Cleveland Herb Pennock Wenonah Military Academy Pennsylvania Ted Lyons Baylor Hal Schumacher St. Lawrence University Frank Frisch Fordham Lou Gehrig Yankees Joe Gordon Charley Keller Dick Wakefield Michigan Ann Arbor George Harold Sisler George Sisler

Baseball scores from the National League marathon

A string of late inning results lists St. Louis 1 New York 4, Cleveland 11 Boston 8, Detroit 4 Philadelphia 8, Chicago 2 Washington 3 in 16 innings, highlighting a dramatic extra frame.

St. Louis New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Washington

Brooklyn Beats Boston in Night Game 11 to 2

Southern Association scores show Birmingham 6 Knoxville 12 Memphis 5 Chattanooga 0 Nashville 12 New Orleans 5 Atlanta 14 Little Rock 0 with one schedule game featured.

Southern Association Birmingham Knoxville Memphis Chattanooga Nashville New Orleans Atlanta Little Rock

Mineapolis 11 Milwaukee 3 St Pau at Kansas City

Baseball scores show Mineapolis defeating Milwaukee 11 to 3 with St Paul vs Kansas City to be played later. Indianapolis won 7 to 2 against Columbus in the first game, then Columbus upset Indianapolis 8 to 7 in the second.

Mineapolis Milwaukee St. Pau Kansas City Indianapolis Columbus

Baseball and softball scores from Alabama league games

Shreveport defeated Tulsa 4 to 3 while Dallas and San Antonio played to a 3-2 12 inning game. Houston beat Fort Worth 8 to 2. Brewton edged eet 6 to 4 and Tallassee won 9 to Tr Dothan 11 to 9 in Alabama state league action.

Shreveport Tulsa Dallas San Antonio Houston Fort Worth Brewton Tallassee Dothan Andalusia

Nation regatta shatters record with 4 mile win

Nation of intercollegiate championship regatta posts a record smashing victory finishing the four mile course in 18 19. Five years ago the New York Yankees powered past the St Louis Browns with six homers moving the American League lead to seven games over Boston.

New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Boston

Beetem Aims to dethrone Al Blozis in shot put

Ed Beetem, Penn captain and six foot six man of 260 pounds, eyes a national AAU shot put crown at Franklin Field against favorite Al Blozis of Georgetown. Beetem noted the challenge but expressed belief he can beat Blozis, after finishing second to Blozis at the NY IC4A meet where Blozis threw 64 feet 3 inches and Beetem 55 feet 3/8 inch to win last year’s AAU title in Fresno California.

Philadelphia Biog al Blozis Georgetown University Aca Ed Beetem University of Pennsylvania Beetem Franklin Field Penn Blazil New York Georgetown Big al A.A.U Fresno Calif

Olewine Favored To Claim NCAA Tennis Title

Olewine, a husky sophomore from Southern California, reached the 57th national college tennis final at Merion when he defeated Bill Canning of California in three sets 3 6 6 2. He will meet the survivor of today’s semifinals to decide the title, continuing the West Coast legacy since Gene Mako’s 1934 victory.

Haverford Southern California West Coast Gene Mako Ted Olewine Merion Cricket Club Bill Canning University of California Netter beat _ bo Joe Hunt T Dene Ee

Lowery to meet Dubler in 10 round Fourth of July card

Anniston welterweight Jimmy Lowery a popular Southern fighter will clash with Henry Dubler of New Orleans in one of two 10 round bouts on the Fourth of July program. Lowery, noted for his aggressive style, has won recent bouts in Miami Palm Beach and Tampa attracting strong fan support.

Jimmy Lowery Anniston Ala Henry Dubler New Orleans Jly South Lowery South Florida Miami Tampa West Palm Beach al McCorney Jacksonville Chet, Jones Palm Beach Frankie Thomas Anniston Battler Bill Gore Gore Joe Knight Maxie Rosenbloom Dubler Birmingham Texas George Murla Billy Murray Regina Doucesen Bogs-Man Chick May Panama City Snow Sikes Blountstown

College Golf Stars Reach Semi Finals

Stanford, Louisiana State, Princeton and Baltimore reach the 5-hole semis of the 44th national intercollegiate golf tourney. Earl Stewart of LSU is favored after qualifying. Dan Carmichael of Princeton faces Ray Brownell of the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate champ, in a Columbus field. Carmichael, a Columbus youth and recent Princeton graduate, seeks a national title for Princeton.

Fritz Howell Columbus Stanford Louisiana State Princeton Baltimore F. Dixon Brooke Virginia Otto Greiner University of Baltimore Earl Stewart Stewart Greiner Danny Carmichael Ray Brownell Carmichael Buckeye

Fights Last Night Across Eight Cities

In Baltimore Bill Poland stopped Harry Bobo in the eighth round. Brooklyn’s Jerry Fiorello drew with George Martin after eight rounds. Waterbury saw Vicky Harkins win a points decision over Irwin Kaplan in eight. Portland and Manchester tussled to a decision with Paul Herrick outpointing Tony Dupe in ten. Oakland featured Johnny Hutchinson stopping Eddie Bello in two.

Notice of tax deed sale for multiple Bay County certificates

M H Edwards Jr holder of numerous tax certificates issued 1921 1933 seeks tax deed on described Bay County Florida properties including Washington Heights Mosher and Gregory plats with lots and blocks in fractional sections. Certificates list varied owners and dates with properties fronting St Andrews Bay and Red Fish Point. Sale by highest bid at courthouse on July 1941 per notice of deed redemption under law.

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