Birmingham Rolls Up Two Wins Over Pelicans
The Birmingham Barons swept New Orleans 4-2 and 3-1 to extend the Southern Association lead as Jim Kite and Ralph Terry pitched three hitters apiece. Memphis split with Chattanooga after a 6-2 nightcap win.
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Odds Favoring Pros Show Drop
The College All Stars prepared for their Friday game with the Cleveland Browns with 49 players in top condition. Trainer Carl Erickson noted no injuries and Coach Curly Lambeau limited contact to prevent injuries. If healthy, this would be the first All Star game since 1950 without a casualty. Browns odds fell from 14 to 12 points.
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Bolton Named North Football Captain
Two Jefferson County high schoolers will serve as co captains at the All-Star game in Tuscaloosa. Kenneth Roberts of Anniston and Carl Bolton of Athens will lead the North squad, while Evan Cummings of McAdory and Bob Jackson of Murphy captain the South. The North basketball captains are Rex Frederick of Corner High and E B Hamner of Holt High in a Jefferson County lineup.
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Doug Ford Wins All-American Golf Title In Chicago
Doug Ford, 33, captured the All-American prize with a 72-hole 277 11 under par and a $3,420 check boosting season earnings to $19,030. Leo Biagetti, Willoughby Ohio, finished second at 280 as Peter Thomson faltered to seventh with 284. Other divisions list Wiffi Smith, Doug Sanders among winners.
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Willoughby
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Wiffi Smith
St.Clair
Mich
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Cedartown
Major League Batting Leaders Overview
A partial listing of American League batting leaders shows Seaton and Snider among top hitters with high averages and runs scored. The data highlights at bats and hits leaders in a midseason context, reflecting standout performances from players across teams.
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Brooklyn
Ieeihe
Beechive
Detroit
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Boston
Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Assn Opens Convention
Delegates to the annual Alabama LP Gas Association convention turned to business matters after social activities on opening day. About 300 members, dealers in butane and propane gas, expected to register for the three day session. Officer elections will be held tomorrow.
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Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Assn
Hartwig Temper Might Help U.S.
Hartwig, known for explosive temper, struggles in Davis Cup interzone matches at Nassau. He defeated by Miyagi after five sets and 4-sets, while Lew Hoad sits on the bench. Australia risks rating him for future ties against Trabert or Seixas in the August Challenge Round.
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Kosei Kamo
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Vic Seixas
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Tony Trabert
Bosox Catcher Calls Pitchers Improving in pennant chase
Sammy White, longtime catcher for the Boston Red Sox, says the pitching staff is improving down the stretch as Boston faces the New York Yankees in a three game series at Yankee Stadium. White lauds Willard Nixon who starts the opener, noting Nixon has won five straight decisions and is peaking for the late pennant push.
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al Lopez
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Alabama announces 1955 56 hunting season changes
Conservation Director W H Drinkard reports new regimes approved by the Conservation Advisory Board. Deer season gains 10 extra days starting November 10 with spike buck legality and Tuscaloosa County shooting limited to Tuesdays Saturdays and Thanksgiving. Doves now full days Oct 1 18 and Dec 16 Jan 1. Quail rabbit season closes Feb 15. White bass creel raises to 20 per day.
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Merry Mix-Up Delivers Gold Cup Win in Seattle
In a chaotic Gold Cup race, Gale driven by Lee Schoenith clinched the cup on points after a surprising mix up that saw Miss Thriftway widely believed winner. Gale earned a 400 point bonus for fastest heat, totaling 1 225 points to Miss Thriftway's 1 025 with Slo-Mo-Shun IV finishing third after engine trouble.
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This Horse Is Small But Not In Records
In San Juan Puerto Rico Wil Carmarero a 14 hand 750 pound four year old colt won his 55th straight race to become the winningest thoroughbred ever surpassing the 54 win mark held by Kincsem the Hungarian filly from the 1870s.
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Puerto Rico
Wil Carmarero
Kincsem
White Delivers Steady Behind Plate For Boston Club
White has been a durable and valuable catcher for Boston since June, appearing in 105 of 109 games with 47 RBIs. His solid defense earns respect from pitchers and his .265 batting average belies his clutch hitting.
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White
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Pete Daley
Five-team playoff in the American League looming
With seven weeks left in the season a five-team playoff for the AL pennant is discussed as possible. The top four teams are within 1 percent of each other, with Detroit 5 percent back in fifth. Rain and ties alter several key games as Mantle homers twice for New York, Boston drops a 16 12 thriller to Kansas City, and Chicago’s fate depends on postponed games.
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Negro Team Entered In Florida Little League Tournament
In Orlando Florida officials weighed whether to start the state tournament with a Negro team among six entrants. The Northwest Florida champions Pensacola Jaycees drew a first round bye and would play later. White teams showed mixed willingness to meet them while several teams did not comment.
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Texas Wool Clip Estimated at 44 Million Pounds
The 1954 Texas wool clip is estimated at 44,220,000 pounds valued at 26 million dollars. Farm industry officials report steady demand and strong prices across major markets.
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