Chemstrand Clinches City Softball Title With 6-1 Win
Chemstrand wrapped up its second straight City Softball League championship by beating Elks 6-1 after trailing four innings. Wolverine fell 16-8 to V. F. W. in the other game as Chemstrand and V. F. W. powered late to victories. Chick Sparkman hit a two run homer and Dave Bazzell drove in four runs for Chemstrand.
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V F W Tops Elks 8-6 in Junior League makeup game
V F W stretched its lead in the Decatur Junior Baseball League with an 8-6 win over the Elks in a makeup game at West Town Field. Criscoe homered for V F W while Bry ant doubled for the Elks and Wells doubled for the Vets. Line score shows Elks 220 001 1 and V F W 051 110 x.
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Pros Set To Tee Off In Tam O'Shanter Golf Circus
About 150 pros were to start in Chicago to determine 72 exempt berths for the $25,000 All-American Tournament at Tam O’Shanter. Hebert of Erie Pa led the first section with a seven under par 65, one stroke ahead of Bob Gadja of Detroit who shot 66. Hebert’s 65 was two off Lloyd Mangrum’s course record of 63.
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Rogersville Tigers Ready for Season Opener vs West Limestone
Rogersville tunes up under 90 degree heat for the season debut with West Limestone on Friday at 8 00 p m in Rogersville. Head coach Bimol Poole leads a 40 player squad missing several lettermen but returning standouts and promising newcomers.
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Woodrow Hooie
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Banks Grand Slam Ties Major League Record
CHICAGO Ernie Banks tied the major league mark with four grand slam home runs in one season as the Cubs beat Pittsburgh 12 4. Banks hit his 32nd homer of the year, aiding a six run fifth inning and leaving him seven from Vern Stephens 39 for a shortstop single season record.
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W Limestone And Ardmore Kick Off Football Season
Ardmore hosts the North Alabama County opener with an almost all letterman Wildcat lineup led by co captains Ridgeway and Smith. The squad features seven linemen and backfield stars Coggin Sides and Leroy Eubanks in a season debut against Ardmore Indians on Friday at 7 30 p m.
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David Crockett and Bear Scheduled for Next Tuesday
Wrestling promoter Alex Gulas touts a strong crowd after Ethel Johnson defeats Babs Wingo in a Negro Womens match. Danny Dusek beats Lucky Gilpin in a three fall bout as Gilpin rallies with a jackknife reverse before a knee back. Officials attended as DAY sponsors plan next week headlined by Crockett versus his bear and Charlie Keene's appearance.
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Arch Moore Seeks Two Sparring Partners in North Adams
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore, aiming at Rocky Marciano on September 20 in New York, arrived in North Adams to begin training. He will spar Sunday with Tiger Bacon of Toledo and hopes to add two more partners from nearby boxing circles.
Outlook Not Good For Elkmont Team
Elkmont coach Walter Walker says the team, eight lettermen but only 16 players, faces five games this season beginning Saturday at Ardmore against the Tanner Owls. Starting line spans Gregg Holt Guthrie Dildine Holt Young and Bates with several lettermen returning. Other opponents include Lexington Ardmore Central West Limestone.
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Marion Gives Luck Credit For Sex Rise
The Chicago White Sox remained atop the AL pennant race after a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Connie Johnson pitched 8 1 3 innings before being relieved as Marty Marion cited luck, while Morrie Martin earned the win with a triple by Faye Throneberry driving in the lone run for Chicago.
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More Like It Says Stengel About Yankees Victory
New York Yankees 2 Cleveland Indians 1 as Joe Collins hits two homers and Tommy Byrne shines on the mound. Casey Stengel notes lineup tinkering and late scoring as the team remains behind the White Sox in the pennant race.
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Memphis Chicks Hit Hard After Cassini Injury
Memphis trails Birmingham by two games as star second baseman Jack Cassini suffers a fractured cheekbone and is out two weeks after a first inning pitch ended his night in a 10-1 loss to the Nashville Vols. Duke Doolittle coaches in Cassini’s absence as Billy Maley arrives from Colorado Springs.
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Wednesday Baseball Schedules and Results Across Leagues
The page lists Wednesday schedules across major teams including New York at St. Louis and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with several National League pairings. Tuesday results show New Orleans beating Atlanta and Nashville edging Birmingham, among other scorelines.
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Late homer sparks tense finish as Lopez and Harder ejected
In a tight contest, a right field shot near the spot of a first inning round-tripper provided late momentum. Al Lopez and Mel Harder were removed from the game in the ninth as Umpire Bill Grieve ruled a strike on a 3-2 pitch to Collins in the eighth, keeping the walk as a potential winning run.
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Sommelier Describes French Wine Service Role
In France a wine waiter is called a sommelier, a term identifying a trained professional who assists guests with wine selection, service, and pairing. The title reflects hospitality traditions and wine culture within French dining.
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Chisox and Yankees Win Big Games in heat
In a sizzling AL race Chicago and New York stretched their leads with veterans powering wins. Connie Johnson and Millard Howell led the Sox 2-1 over Boston while Tommy Byrne and Joe Collins boosted the Yankees 2-1 past Cleveland. Detroit rallied to 13-10 over Washington, Baltimore beat Kansas City 5-1, and in the NL Brooklyn fell to Milwaukee 5-3 as New York handled St. Louis 3-0 Cincinnati swept Philadelphia twice, 2-0 and 4-0. Banks homered and drove in four Cubs runs in a grand slam performance as Chicago swung past Pittsburgh 12-4.
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