Barons Stretch Lead With 9 4 Victory Over Chicks
Memphis fans saw the Barons widen their lead by beating Mobile 9 to 4 as Howie Boles arrived from Tulsa to boost the lineup. Birmingham toppled Atlanta 9-4 for a pennant push while Chattanooga fell to Nashville 4-2 and New Orleans edged Little Rock 1 0. Dick Strahs earned his eighth win for Memphis on a six hitter.
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Dave Benedict
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John Wingo
Bob Giggie
Marvin Rackley
Bob Honor
Gair Allie
Allie
Andy Frazier
Girls Softball Playoff Title Match Set After Semifinal Win
Austinville defeated the Jets 12 to 2 to reach the final playoff against the White Sox. The championship game is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Delano Park.
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Jets
White Sox
Delano Park
Regua
1955 Tech football eyed for strong season despite losses
Atlanta report notes Georgia Tech under coach Bobby Dodd returns a wealth of talent in 1955 with Wade Mitchell at quarterback and a deep backfield. End positions worry Dodd though five sophomores show promise and linemen remain thin ahead of games against Miami Florida SMU and others.
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Atlanta
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Henry Hair
Don Ellis
Charlie Huff
Tommy Rose
Ted Smith
Icture
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Larry Morris
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Miami
Florida
Southern Methodist
George Volkert
Dick Gookin
Dick Mattison
Ken Owen
Johnny Thomason
Jimmy Thompson
Paul Rotenberry
Johnny Menger
Big Gun
Fair Kentucky fishing tale from local resident
Local businessman David Wiley writes of superb fishing at Kentucky Dam in a bold tale. He claims catching 1,162 fish yesterday with a 1,200 fish limit and six pound fish eggs, noting fish will bite more as cool weather arrives.
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David’ Peek
Decatur
Kentucky Dam
David
Morgan County Tennis Tournament Entry Form
Entry form for the Morgan County Tennis Tournament dated August 29 asks for name address and phone for various age groups and events. It lists boys and girls singles and doubles across multiple age brackets and open divisions for mixed and men’s events.
Cleveland Closes In On First In Tight AL Race
The Indians snap a slump with a 5-3 win over Detroit as Cleveland nears first place and within three percentage points of the White Sox. Vic Power belts a two run homer, Arnie Portocarrero allows six hits, and Virgil Trucks solos a win in the opener. Brooklyn defeats the Giants 8-4 as Bessent wins in relief. Cincinnati tops the Cubs 2-1, and the Braves beat the Cardinals 5-3 with Spahn earning the win.
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Vic Power
Harry Byrd
Sherm Lollar
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Joe DeMaestri
Wilbur Shantz
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Herb Score
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Jim Bessent
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Karl Spooner
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cubs
Milwaukee Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Warren Spahn
Bill Bruton
Chuck Tanner
Larry Jackson
Thursday’s Recap and Friday Schedule for Atlanta, Memphis, Rock
Readable fragments show results and upcoming games: Atlanta at Birmingham, Memphis at "Mabie," Little Rock at New Orleans. No clear dates or complete team names. schedule hints reflect plausible regional matchups and venues.
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Memphis
Mabie
Little Rock
New Orleans
Panama City leads Dothan in playoff opener
In the Alabama Florida League playoffs Panama City defeated Dothan 5 to 4 in the first game of a best of seven series. Crestview topped Fort Walton Beach 17 to 14 in the opening game of their best of seven.
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Crestview
Fort Walton Beach
Brooks Seek New Park Site For Dodgers in Jersey City
President OMalley and Mayor Wagner met to discuss a possible Dodgers move to a new park with parking, as OMalley signaled plans to move games to Jersey City next season. OMalley announced Ebbets Field would be sold after the 1957 season.
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Walter O'Malley
Brooklyn Dodgers
Robert Wagner
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Jersey City
O'Malley
Ebbets Field
Galf League All-Star Games Set At Delano Park
Saturday night at 7 30 the Galf League All-Star Game features the White Sox against the Girls Softball League All-Stars at Delano Park. The Girls Softball League playoff tournament starts Monday night at 7 30 at the same field.
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White Sox
Delano Park Field
Questions Hang Softball Meet Ends In Con Includes VFW
Vague notes show a softball meet involving Questions Hang, local groups, and teams from Chemstrand VEW and Goodrich. Names include Howard Gentle Reynolds Tuscaloosa. details unclear.
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Chemstrand
VEW
Ocean Howard Gentle
Goodrich
Tuscaloosa
Reynolds
Raiders Begin Fall Practice
The Decatur Red Raiders opened fall football drills ahead of a September 9 match in Athens with Athens. TVC coaches picked Athens as top in the conference with Decatur runner-up. The Raiders also face Tuscaloosa Gadsden Butler Sheffield Cullman Huntsville Florence Moulton and Tuscumbia.
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Cullman
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Troup Shatters Country Club Course Record
Frank Troup shot a 30 at Decatur Country Club to break the course record of 31 set last week. He used nine putts, with six birdies and three pars, as Dick Fleming and Al Jones followed in the threesome.
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Frank Troup
Decatur Country Club
Jim Wiley
Troup
Dick Fleming
al Jones
Nationals Doubles Move Inside After Rain
The 75th National Doubles Tennis Championships in Brookline Mass moved men’s play indoors from Longwood’s waterlogged grass courts due to two days of rain and a withdrawal threat by U S and Australian Davis Cup players. It marks the first time the doubles tournament has been held on indoor covered courts.
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U. S
U.S. Lawn Tennis Assn
V F W Edges All Stars In Tight Junior League Fight
The V F W rallied twice to beat the Junior League All-Stars by six runs. Ray Mitchell and Lindsay were standout players for the Stars while the vets secured the win behind solid team effort. The teams combined for seven and six hits respectively as a good crowd watched.
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All-Stars
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Ray Mitchell
Austinwile
Lindsay
Stars
Chicago Teams Battle for Brief AL Lead in Doubleheader
Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees jockeyed for first in the American League. A 6-2 Sox win over Kansas City briefly put Chicago in sole first before a 5-3 loss to the Athletics dropped them to second as the Yankees rose in the standings. Manager Martin Marion has
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Chicago White Sox
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Sox
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