Stephenson Leaves College To Report With Indians
Riggs Stephenson, captain of Alabama baseball, joins Cleveland Indians for opening game after an emergency call from manager Tris Speaker. Sewell, Stephenson’s former Alabama partner, later lifts the pair with strong hitting. Alabama loses key players to pro baseball and faces a weakened season without them.
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McLeod Joins Hitting Pitchers League
McLeod, Furman’s top pitcher, added a home run in the eighth inning to win his game the other day. He joins a group of pitchers including Stone of Merc er, Clarke and Frost of Georgia, Johnson and Ollinger of Auburn, and Edwards of Mississippi College as season home run hitters. All named pitchers have homers this year.
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Stone Key to Mercer Infield Strength in Short Stop
Mercer baseball fans argue Stone at short improves the defense and offense. The last noted feat is a triple showcasing his hitting prowess and fielding impact.
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Russians Reluctant to Return as War Prisoners in Germany
Berlin reports show many Russian soldiers in German custody refuse to go back to Russia, especially Cossacks who favor remaining in Germany. About 190,000 plus former Russian troops remain in camps. some accept the Soviet open-purse aid and paroles. German guards’ leniency draws propa ganda claims, denied by Victor Kopp. Some prisoners sell crafts and stage fairs to raise camp funds.
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Georgia Team Extends Win Streak Under Coach White
Georgia’s team, led by Coach White, has won fourteen of fifteen games this season, drawing larger crowds statewide. The squad plays cohesive baseball with steady hitting and strong team-wide performance, despite lacking one standout slugger or star fielder. Use Georgia products.
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