Paige Shuts Down Detroit as St Louis Wins in 12th
Satchel Paige, 43 going on 49, pitched nine scoreless innings for St Louis in relief start. In the 12th, Bob Nieman grounded a bases loaded single with two out to drive home the lone run, giving St Louis a 1-0 victory over Detroit after a tense pitchers duel with Virgil Trucks.
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Carbondale residents seek speed control by rough street
A group in Carbondale Illinois proposed grading a street like a roller coaster to slow motorists. The petition was taken under advisement and Mayor John Wright noted that allowing streets to deteriorate into ruts could also deter speeding.
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Golf's Gold Rush Opens World Championship of Golf
The World Championship of Golf begins at Tom O'Shanter with $90,000 on the line. Pros compete for a $25,000 first prize while Babe Zaharias leads the women's field, and Sam Snead seeks the $25,000 pot amid a strong challenger lineup.
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Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Necciai Called Up by Pittsburgh Pirates
Ronnie Necciai a 19 year old right hander who struck out 27 in a no hitter for Bristol Tenn Twins has been called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He may appear against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday after strong starts in the Appalachian and Carolina leagues.
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Satterfield Beats Johnson In Ten Round Decision
In Chicago at Chicago Stadium Bob Satterfield a 7 2 underdog defeated Harold Johnson in a ten round split decision Referee Tom Gilmore had 51 49 Hintz 54 46 and Bray 52 48 all for Satterfield Johnson the Philadelphia Negro and No 3 light heavy said he would welcome another chance at Satterfield for a rematch
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Layne Favorite to Stop Ezzard Charles in Utah Showdown
In Ogden Utah Layne Layne is a 6 5 favorite to defeat Ezzard Charles in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Municipal Stadium tomorrow promoter Kenny Mayne crowns the winner Utah’s claim to the world title belt is presented by the promoter. Charles is called the uncrowned world champion by writers after a June win over Jersey Joe Walcott and a September title shot may await the victor. No radio or television coverage is planned.
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Philadelphia
Florence and San Antonio Clash Tonight for Pony League Title
Florence hosts San Antonio in game two of the Pony League Southern championship series after rain delays. San Antonio won the opener 2-0 Tuesday and can clinch the best two of three with another victory tonight at 8 p.m. in Florence.
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Walks and Errors End Florence Run In State Title Loss
OPELIKA Montgomery edged Florence 4-3 to win the Junior American Legion State Baseball title after a late seven inning rally. Florence led 3-1 entering the eighth before walks and a misplayed fly enabled Montgomery to tie and take the lead. England pitched for Florence while Montgomery advances to the regional playoffs August 18-20 in Florence South Carolina.
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Tri-Cities Team Wins District 1 Baseball Title
Florence wins the Alabama Little League District One tournament final over Huntsville 9-1 led by Joe Quillen’s two homer night and Bob Higgins two RBI blast. Florence previously eliminated Gadsden while Huntsville beat Piedmont to reach the final. Myhan Brannum Elton Russell McGlockin scorebox details.
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Major League Baseball season stats update
The Associated Press records highlight leaders in batting runs batted in hits and home runs across leagues. Key figures include Stan Musial with 130 hits and 333 batting, Henry Sauer with 27 home runs for Chicago, and Frank Doby leading Cleveland with 78 RBIs. Pitching marks show Consuegra at 5-0 with a 1.000 average and Shantz at 20-3 with .870.
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Yesterday's results in southern baseball and scores
Birmingham at Mobile postponed by rain. Atlanta defeated New Orleans 12 to 2. Nashville at Chattanooga postponed with Memphis 5-2 and Little Rock 0-3.
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Today's Schedule Sparks Mobile Series and Arenas
Atlanta visits Little Rock in Birmingham at Mobile. Nashville travels to Chattanooga as the sole games on the slate.
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Baseball Schedule Briefs
Brooklyn at New York and Philadelphia at Boston games postponed. Chicago beat Cincinnati 5 to 3. St Louis defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3. Pittsburgh and Brooklyn games tied 2 to 2 after 10 innings in the first game. Second Brooklyn at New York doubleheader night. Philadelphia at Boston night. St Louis at Cincinnati night. Only games scheduled.
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Baseball scores from a day of games across the league
Washington defeats New York 6 to 4. Boston plays at Philadelphia. Cleveland beats Chicago 7 to 1. St. Louis loses to Detroit 0 to 1 in 12 innings.
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Today’s Sched New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia
A terse sports card lists three games on today’s schedule. New York visits Washington, Boston plays Philadelphia, and Detroit travels to St. Louis. Only those games are scheduled.
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Florida and Georgia Shotmakers Win Junior Masters Flights
In Dothan Alabama Florida and Georgia shotmakers swept the five divisions of the Press Thornton Junior Masters. Scotty Fraser of Panama City posted 217 to win the 15-16 flight earning the Press Thornton Trophy and Vulcan Life Trophy. Howell Fraser topped the 11-12 group with 173 two-day total, Cecil Calhoun of Columbus won 17-18 with 218, Frank Eldridge of Valdosta topped 13-14 with 158, and Billy Owen of Tallahassee captured the 10-under crown with 101. A light drizzle delayed some rounds. senior flights played 54 holes while others did 36 or 18.
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Stars Begin Twice Daily Workout Grind
In Tuscaloosa prep aces started a twice daily drill schedule to shape for the fifth annual State High School All-Star football game on Aug. 14. Forty eight top 1952 seniors, including South coach Snitz Snider and North coach Ernie Tees, will train in 5:30 am and 3:30 pm sessions due to heat. Albert Elmore of Troy may join the South today. Uniforms were drawn and players posed for photos.
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Semi Final Play Starts In Left Handed Tourney
The National Left Handed Golfers Association championship at Shawnee Inn and Country Club enters semi finals with Ross Collins defending champion from Fayetteville Ark facing Jack Wilkinson of Tyler Texas. Butler of Atlanta and Minco of Cleveland reach semis while Henderson and Kerr contest consolation rounds.
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Estimated U S timber loss from fire tops 460 million cu ft
A report estimates that fires annually destroy more than 460 million cubic feet of timber across the United States. The figure highlights the impact of wildfires on forest resources and related industries.
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Travs Split With Memphs Chicks In Series Split
The Little Rock Travelers divided a four game set with Luke Appling s Memphis Chicks and won the series three games to one. Memphis won game one 5 0 while the Travs captured the nightcap 3 2 highlighted by DeLagarza s fifth inning homer. Meeks homered twice for the Chicks in the nightcap. Atlanta beat New Orleans 12 2 as police watched for gamblers. Birmingham Mobile and Nashville Chattanooga games were rained out.
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Nashvéile
Weeds and Wildflowers In Mead Ow Land
European imports dominate meadow flora as clovers were planted while daisies buttercups thistles and other species arrived naturally over time.
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