Four Prep Football Games On This Week’s Schedule
This week features three Friday contests Rogersville at Town Creek Central at West Limestone and Elkmont at Ardmore plus a Saturday night Tanner at Lexington starting 7 30 on West Limestone The Rogersville Tigers chase a second win after a 20 13 comeback over West Limestone Carlton Kelley scored twice Ardmore beat Gurley with Walter Walker’s squad improving Ardmore hosts Elkmont following a 13 0 opening win for Elkmont Lexington faced Tanner tied 6 6 with Elkmont and Tanner’s offense seeks a breakout against a strong Lexington defense.
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Red Devils
Owls
Three Way Tie In Gals Loop In Decatur Softball
The White Sox beat West Side 19 to 13 to join Austinville and the Jets atop the Decatur Girls Softball League. A playoff starts tonight at 7 30 at Delano with Austinville facing the Jets, then the White Sox meet the winner later this week to determine the champion. A tournament follows next week.
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Jaycees Win Civic League Softball Title In Extra Innings
The Jaycees beat the Civitans 7 4 in eight innings to claim the Civic League Softball championship and earn a meeting with Civic League All-Stars. The deadlock ended after four runs by the Jaycees in the bottom of the eighth, after a 3 3 tie through seven. Ed Wells pitched for the Civitans and Henderson for the Jaycees, with notable hits from Henderson and Cornwell.
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National League Baseball Schedule and Standings Update
In Monday and Tuesday listings the National League shows Milwaukee at St. Louis results 7 5 9 9 8 6. Standings include New Orleans 65 61 and Mobile 62 62 with Chattanooga 9 Atlanta 7, Birmingham 5 Nashville 1 rain, Memphis 3 Little Rock 0. Tuesday slate features Chattanooga at Atlanta and New Orleans at Mobile with two rainouts.
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Freeman Taken From Cleveland On Legal Black
The Cleveland Browns must cope with single quarterback George Ratterman as legal action blocks Auburn rookies Bobby Freeman and Jack Locklear from practicing or playing this season. Judge Paul Jones ruled the Canadian Winnipeg Blue Bombers hold valid contracts, delaying Freeman's and Locklear's NFL involvement. Graham contemplates a possible return if needed.
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Rain Cuts Into State Softball Tourney Start
Huntsville reports that rain delays push back opening rounds of the Alabama men's softball tournament as fresh teams prepare for first round games tonight.
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Vets Rained Out In Open Round At Big Springs Pond
Rain halted the opening round as the local VFW team faced Aniston Ordinance Stars at Big Springs Pond. Howard Phillips of Gadsden posted a 14 10 victory for a separate win over Redstone Fabricators, pulling Gadsden even before a final homer sealed the win. If the Vets beat Anniston they would meet the Gadsden squad again.
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Rain Shortens Opening Schedule In Alabama Tournament
Robbins Tire of Tuscumbia beat Kenora of Tuscaloosa 6 3 and Pepsi Cola of Tuscaloosa defeated Huntsville All Stars 3 1. Rain halted play with Huntsville earning a semi final berth to represent Alabama at the Southeast regional playoffs in Clearwater Florida. Tonight’s pairings include Huntsville Hill Chevrolet versus Gadsden First Methodist and Decatur Chemstrand versus Montgomery Globe Finance with the winners meeting later.
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Demopolis and Lakeland Clash in Region 5 Legion Tourney
Demopolis Alabama faces Savannah Georgia in the losers bracket while Demopolis battles North Charleston in the winners bracket. Lakeland crushed Demopolis 18 to 8 as North Charleston edged Savannah 7 to 6.
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All-Star Mat Card Set At Coliseum
All-Star revue tonight at the Coliseum features wrestling boxing and music under Alex Gulas. Debut giant Max Palmer from Clarksdale Miss 340 pounds 8 feet 4 inches faces Walter Series in a fall 30 minute limit. Hewitt Lay two out three 60-minute match. Thompson Dusek riot squad clash. Referee George Brown set. Boxing features Marion Orr and Kid Ray Robinson. Music by Arnold Morgan and his Echo Valley Band. Events start 8 30 with DAV sponsorship and expected large crowd.
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Tarzan) Hewitt
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Scotty) Thompson
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State poised for fourth straight MVP with Art Davis
Mississippi State eyes a fourth consecutive MVP in the SEC with Art Davis returning at halfback. Davis led last year with 670 rushing yards and 5.1 per carry while contributing on defense and as a receiver.
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Suber
Wightman Cup Stays In United States
The United States retains the Wightman Cup for another year after a 6-1 sweep over Britain. Louise Brough dominates with a 6-0 6-2 win over Angela Mortimer. Doris Hart, Dorothy Head Knode, and the Hart-Fry doubles pair help seal the tie.
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Athens Chosen To Repeat As TVC Champions
The Tennessee Valley Conference coaches pick Athens to repeat as football champions for 1955. Athens led with 89 points and five first-place votes, followed by Decatur Red Raiders and Coffee High in Florence among the top ballot choices.
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Memphis Still Close Behind Torrid Barons
Memphis remains 3 44 lengths behind the front running Barons in the Southern Association pennant race. Ed White's three run homer powered Birmingham past Nashville 5 1 as Billy Dufour earned his ninth win. Chattanooga beat Atlanta 9 7 and Mobile defeated New Orleans 3 1.
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Major League Baseball Games Run Longer in 1955
The Associated Press finds MLB games now run over 30 minutes longer than 25 years ago and 20 minutes longer than 15 years ago. Through Aug 15 nine inning games averaged 2 hours 29 minutes in 1955, with many games over three hours. Ford Frick promised winter action to address wasted time.
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Yankees Move Back To First In Tight AL Race
The New York Yankees moved back into first place in the American League by half a game after sweeping a doubleheader from Baltimore 5-4 and 12-6. Hank Bauer and Mickey Mantle homered, Mantle his 28th and 29th, as New York extended its lead while Cleveland and Chicago trailed. Ted Williams hit a grand slam for Boston in a 8-4 win over Washington. Milwaukee routed St Louis 12-1 in the lone National League game.
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Babe Ruth Home Run Record Seen as Immortal by Fans
New York fans recall Babe Ruth as the Bambino whose 60 homer record from 1927 stands as an enduring symbol. Despite stars like Ernie Banks and Willie Mays challenging the pace, his legendary season totals and World Series pitching feats remain unmatched in memory and record books.
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Between 1930 and 1940 Run Totals Show Decline
The record notes 1930 tallies totaling 13 695 and 1940 aggregates reaching 11 563 runs. This highlights a drop in scoring across the decade, reflecting changes in play or era statistics.
Tokyo Population Report by City Officials
City officials announce Tokyo’s population reaches eight million, noting steady growth and implications for services and planning. The figure reflects the latest census estimate and underscores ongoing demographic trends in the capital.
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