Decatur Legionnaires rout Shyrer Jewelry 9-2 at Legion Field
George Burns limited Shyrer Jewelry to five hits and struck out nine as Decatur built a 4 0 lead by the third inning and pulled away with two more in the eighth. Jimmy Caudill led the winners with three hits while Nashville bats were paced by Jones Red Caudill Bates Sparkman and Faduska. Shyrer took an early 1 0 lead but committed five errors and never recovered. The two clubs meet again this afternoon at 3 p m.
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Decatur American Legion
Nashville
Legion Field
George Burns
Jimmy Caudill
Marina
Jones
Red Caudill
Bates
Sparkman
Howard
Smith
Wicsters
Burns
Shyer
Decatur
Donelson
Faduska
Binks
Bink
McMurtrie
Red
Bill Freeman
Todd
Isaac Aiewas
NNR
Eet Endnen
Donaldson
AO Manning
Ebmen
COMET
Freeman
Cafferky
Ford
J. Caudill
E. Caudill
Beach Ocean Not Cooling Despite August Forecast
Lifeguard Captain Don Kirkwood says August swells from Southwest winds may push warm surface water toward the Gulf Stream, allowing sub-surface cold to rise. He notes the effect only on wide white beaches and at the South's other beaches. The water remains warm with little change likely.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Don Kirkwood
Gulf Stream
Kirkwood
All Stars To Meet Friday In Alabama High School Game
North and South Alabama high school All-Star squads scrimmaged in Tuscaloosa preparing for Friday's game at Denny Stadium to conclude the University of Alabama's 17th annual coaching school. The event features coaches Rip Hewes and Billy Bancroft with lectures on basketball and football tactics.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Bobby Marlow
Troy
Jackie Williams
Tallassee
Billy Morris
Dothan
Billy Bancroft
Notre Dame
Jack Lewis
Birmingham
Jerry Watford
Gadsden
Clell Hobson
Fred Mims
Vernon Sparks
Guntersville
Tony Hinkle
Butler University
Don Faurot
University of Missouri
New Orleans Pelicans Rally Past Birmingham Barons 8-2
In Birmingham, August 13, the New Orleans Pelicans exploded for six runs in the seventh inning to defeat the league-leading Barons 8-2, salvaging the final game of a four game set. Bill MacDonald earned his 12th win on six hits, while Charley Glock and Stan Wentzell homered for New Orleans.
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Birmingham
New Orleans Pels
Birmingham Barons
Pels
Bill MacDonald
New Orleans
Jim Davis
Johnny Pod
Ballinger
Davis
Podgajny
Mathis
Mrs Leone Pruitt Cole Dies in Birmingham
Mrs Leone Pruitt Cole wife of Dr Houston Cole president of Jacksonville State Teachers College died today in a Birmingham hospital after a brief illness. The couple resided in Jacksonville where the college is located.
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Cole
Birmingham
Ala
Jacksonville
State Teachers College
Leone Pruitt Cole
Houston Cole
Stephens Sends Sox Past Senators With Grand Slam
Vern Stephens hit his 30th homer of the season a 12th inning grand slam off Joe Haynes to lift Boston to a 5 1 victory over Washington. Ellis Kinder earned his 14th win after enduring 13 hits. Sam Dente and Dom DiMaggio helped set the stage. The win preserves the Sox second place five games behind the Yankees in the AL standings.
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Boston
Vern Stephens
Red Sox
Washington Senators
Ellis Kinder
Senators
Sox
Mickey Harris
Kinder
Dom DiMaggio
Sam Dente
Johnny Pesky
Williams
Vernon Decatur Stephens
New York Yankees
Yankees Rally Past A's 9-7 Behind Ninth Inning Surge
The New York Yankees overcame a two run deficit with four ninth inning runs to defeat the Philadelphia Athletics 9-7. Pinch hitter Billy Johnson doubled in two, Phil Rizzuto scored on a squeeze, and Tommy Henrich drove in another with a two bagger.
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YANKS
Associated Press
Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Billy Johnson
Phil Rizzuto
Tommy Henrich
Cubs edge Reds 5 4 as Leonard wins at Wrigley
Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 5 4 with Leonard earning his fifth victory and first at Wrigley Field this season. Grady Hatton errors produced two unearned runs in the third, Walker Cooper homered for Cincinnati, tenacious batting supported by three runs in that inning. The game drew 14 097 fans. Meanwhile Detroit Tigers defeated St Louis Browns 12 9 behind a quartet of homers from Wertz Evens Groth and Wakefield marking their second straight win.
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Chicago
Dutch Leonard
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnti Reds
Grady Hatton
Cubs
Leonard
Walker Cooper
Wrigley Field
Howie Fox
Detroit
Vic Wertz
Hoot Evens
Johnny Groth
Dick Wakefield
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Tigers
Brownies
Stan Musial Dominates Ebbets Field In NL Race Preview
Frank Eck notes Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals is hitting .558 at Ebbets Field this season with seven hits in two games and five extra-base hits. He outlines Dodgers prospects to slow Musial with pitching and discusses upcoming series at Brooklyn and St Louis.
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Dodgers
Stan
Musial
Ebbets Field
Red Birds
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis
Dodger
Brooklyn
AB. R. H
RBI
Pre School Conference Plans Detail Teacher Groups
A detailed schedule lists 15 minute play periods and then faculty and interest group meetings for a preschool conference. It names schools and organizers, with chairmen for language skills, reading, school-community relations, special interests, and instructional materials and confirms state consultants.
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Collins
Florette
Gum Pond
Lacey's Spring
Lawrence Cove
Liberty
Neel
Oak Ridge
Pleasant Hill
Rocky Ford
Massey
Somerville
Valdermosa
Winton
Austinville
Cotaco
Danville
Eva
Falkville
Morgan County High
Priceville
Ryan
Trinity
Union Hill
McCall
Decatur Set to Meet Shyer Jewelry in Afternoon Tilt
Decatur faces Nashville's Shyer Jewelry this afternoon at 3. The teams split tight clashes last season with narrow margins and this year Decatur leads 1-0. Manager Bob McNelly says a post season game could occur in September if a worthy opponent is found.
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Decatur
Nashville
Tennessee
Bob MccNelly
Norfolk village signals woman stationmaster of trains
The railroad town of Stanhoe in Norfolk sees Mrs. Allen Wells a 48 year old grandmother and mother of six serve as stationmaster signalman ticket taker porter and lamplighter. She works 17 hours daily guiding dozens of trains while also managing four children and domestic duties.
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Stanhoe
England
Norfolk
Many Fail to Get Licenses in Two Counties
Morgan and Limestone drivers were urged to study a state manual before tests. Examiners H. L. Hester and Fred Matthews noted 32 failures on rules of the road this week. Of 105 applicants, 35 earned licenses, with Morgan reporting 66 applicants and 22 passes, Limestone 39 applicants and 11 passes.
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Morgan and
Limestone
H. L. Hester
Fred Matthews
Highway Patrol
Morgan County
Hester
Limestone County
Matthews
Battle Leaves Birmingham Southern Athletic Director Post
Birmingham Southern College athletic director W R Battle resigned to enter private business. He had held the post three years and is brother of U S Rep Laurie Battle. No immediate successor was named and the staff size may stay the same as the college does not field a football team.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. R
Bill) Battle
Birmingham-Southern College
Battle
U. S
Laurie Battle
Southern
George R. Stuart
Explorer Otis Barton Seeks 6000 Foot Ocean Depth
Rough seas postpone Marine Explorer Otis Barton from attempting a 6000 foot depth in a diving bell. He may resume tomorrow if conditions Improve. Barton stresses calm seas to prevent cable parting and notes further testing of gear may be needed.
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Calif
Otis Barton
Barton
Florence figures in regional advisory council members list
Florence figures among consultants from Florence Dr Wheeler Peabody College Nashville and Dr James Caldwell from Alabama. Local consultants include Walter Jackson Decatur superintendent Miss Gladys Moses Eva school Dr L R Murphree Morgan health officer and others. The conference planning committee names Mrs Parker chairman John P Sheats vice chairman Miss Ruth ae son secretary with a broad roster of local appointees.
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Christine C. McKee
Annie Belle Orr
Mary Collier
Gladys Moses
Ruth M. Parker
Kathleen Compton
Claudia Jones
R.E. Jaggers
Willie S- Elliott
Evelyn W. McCulloch
Juanita Blackwood
Arville Wheeler
Frances Spanabel
Hazel_c. Rowe
Emily Alexander
Vernice Trousdale
Cecil Teague
Edwin C. Price
Novel M. Bradford
Adelle S. White
Walter Jackson
Julia L. Sharp
L. E. Bagwell
Dixie G. Collier
Saunders
John Harding
H. L. Paul
Lizzie Reed Penn
Brock
Good Daily Living
Lera Teague
Bessi B. Summis
Florence
Wheeler
Peabody College
Nashville
James Caldwell
University of Alabama
Decatur
Eva
L. R. Murphree
Morgan
Elizabeth Lamon
Frances Norton
L. T. Wagnon
Roger Chapman
K. N. Tucker
Frank Kirby
Red
Foster
Thelma G. Haymes
L. G. McDonald
Edith Livingston
Teague
Jessie M. Roper
J. D. Light
O.N. Williams
Bernice Bailey
C. O
Velma M. Lipscomb
Franchise Interest Trials in Gadsden Ball Club
Ben Chapman owner of the Gadsden Class B team says the franchise is for sale and draws Decatur interest. He cites need for major league ties to succeed and notes Decatur fans helped fund a $60 000 ballpark with Morgan County American Legion support, hoping other North Alabama towns join a Class D circuit. Decatur may probe trades or talk for leverage.
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Ben Chapman
Gadsden
Decatur
Chapman
Decatur Baseball
Cleveland Indians
Morgan County
American Legion
North Alabama
North
Alabama
East All Star Football Coach Named for Corpus Christi Game
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas Aug 13 Two passers have accepted bids for the National High School All Star football game to be played next Saturday night Claud Kincannon of Waco will likely start in the East backfield and Clell Hobson of Tuscaloosa is slated for Alabama duty Coach Red Drew of Alabama will coach the East with Hobson as a premier passer and Lauren Hargrove and Todd Millette as breakaway threats The Wigwam Wisemen of America anticipate filling the remaining berths by next week with 25 already accepted
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Claud Kincannon
Waco
Will Walls
University of Corpus Christi
Kincannon
Red Drew
Alabama
Clell Hobson
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Hobson
Drew
Lauren
Hargrove
Fitzgerald
Todd Millette
Greenville
Miss
Mose Simms
Wigwam Wisemen of America Committee
First Nighter Upsets Assault In Mass Handicap at Suffolk
In the Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs First Nighter the Cherry OCA Stable four year old upset Mighty Assault the King Ranch tri ple champion who trailed the field to finish two and a quarter lengths back. First Nighter driven by Joe Renick won in 2 04 3 5 by a head over Brookmeads Going Away earning owner David S Topchin 39350 and paying 20 40 to win from a 9 1 mutuel.
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Boston
King Ranch
Cherry Oca Stable
First Nighter
Brookmead
Massachusetts
Suffolk Downs
Assault
Nor Mill Farm
Michigan
Brooklyn
David S. Topchin
Bobo Newsom Day Set at Engel Stadium in Chattanooga
Chattanooga announces August 28 as Bobo Newsom Day at Engel Stadium after his return to good standing with the Lookouts. Newsom, who beat Little Rock in a twin bill, aims to replicate his marathon win from Birmingham and has declined a new-suit offer from the club.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bobo Newsom
Joe Engel
Engel
Chattanooga Lookouts
Bobo
Little Rock
Birmingham
Chat
Newsom
Big Bunker
Lookouts
Fairfield Steelers Edge Decatur Legion In Eleven Innings
The Decatur American Legion defeated the Fairfield Steelers 5-4 in 11 innings. Claude McMurtrie and Chick Sparkman delivered the decisive back-to-back doubles in the 11th, while Brown led Fairfield with three singles and a triple. Red Caudill made a remarkable one handed grab to steal a hit.
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Decatur American Legion
Fairfield Steelers
Claude McMurtrie
Chick Sparkman
Decatur
Brown
Bell
Jimmy Caudill
Sparkman
McMurtrie
Grammer
Huntsville Enters Softball Tourney
The Alabama Softball Association opens a 17-team men’s tournament with night games in Northport and Tuscaloosa. Single elimination after two rounds. four undefeated teams advance to double elimination for the title, winner to regionals in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama Softball Association
Ben A. Green
Queen City Park
Northport City Park
Alabama
St. Petersburg
Fla
Gogas
Alabama Power
Avondale
Ers
Alexander City
Northport
Dixie Cleaners
Boys Club
Southern Bell
Montgomery
Anniston
Central Foundry
Holt
Anniston Ordnance Depot
Wright Tire
Jasper
Holt Recreation Club
Queen City
Butler Electric
Tuscmbia
Redstone Rockets
Huntsville
Motor Sales
Selma
Jasper Shell Oilers
Sokol Redwings
Oneonta Merchants
Shell Oilers
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Clarence Light
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Frances Currier
Mrs Hamilton
Miss Moses
E. B. Gurley
Frances Collier
Edwin Price
L. E. Wooten
C. O Bone
S. D. Whitten
Miss Teague
Elizabeth M. Barclift
Sue Oden
Raymond Compton
D. A. Cox
Bettie Lou Horizon
Tempie W. Cain
Elizabeth M. Howell
Orr
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Hazel Crowe
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Jean Freeman
Grace Wasson
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Sonny Todd
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Grammar
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Shyer Jewelry
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