Memphis Slices Barons Margin In Double Rise In Standings
Memphis beat Birmingham twice to cut the Barons lead to 3 1/2 games as Memphis pounded 16 runs in 10 innings and then 10-3 in a regular game. Catcher Hank Dotterer homered and Billy Wells added a three run shot as Memphis silenced Jim Russell and Dave Benedict. Dahlke logged his 17th win for the Lookouts.
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Mobile
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Jim Russell
Dave Benedict
Hank Dotterer
Billy Wells
Bobby Cain
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Tom Flanigan
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Bill Currie
Bob Purkey
Suspended Vol Catcher Earl Averill Jr. Under Review
Southern Association catcher Earl Averill Jr. was suspended pending written reports after a Saturday night melee in Chattanooga that left shortstop Lyle Luttrell with a broken jaw and concussion. Luttrell is hospitalized in Chattanooga in good condition. Averill was arrested for assault and battery and bonded for 500 dollars. A $50,000 damage suit against Averill was filed by Luttrell’s side, origin unclear.
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Kramer Says U. S. Appears Cinch To Whip Australia
Jack Kramer, serving as a trial horse for the U S Davis Cup team, predicted a easy victory for America over Australia in tennis world series next weekend. He cited Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas as strong singles bets and emphasized sticking with the American doubles pair.
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West Side Tennis Club
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U.S
Bill Talbert
Stewart Romack Loom As Women's Amateur Threats
CHARLOTTE N C A field of 104 opens the 55th National Women's Amateur Championship at Myers Park Country Club with Marlene Stewart of Canada and Barbara Romack of California regarded as top threats. The event spans seven match play rounds on a challenging course amid steamy heat and tough Bermuda greens.
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Canada
Marlene Stewart
California
Barbara Romack
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Barbara
Myers Park
Bermuda
Stewart
Florida
Rollins College
Romack
Bermuda Greens
Davey Ends Retirement in Saginaw Bout With Manzi
Chuck Davey returns from a 15 month retirement to face Pat Manzi of Syracuse in a 10 round bout in Saginaw Michigan. Davey last boxed after a seventh round KO by Vince Martinez and began his decline with a 1953 loss to Kid Gavilan. The card also features Rinzi No cero vs Paola Melis in a 10 round middleweight bout at St Nicholas Arena New York.
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Pat Manzi
Syracuse
N.Y
Saginaw
Mich
Michigan State
Vince Martinez
Kid Gavilan
Rinzi Nocero
New York
Paola Melis
Montreal
St. Nicholas Arena
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Pepsi Wins Alabama Softball Final In Huntsville
Pepsi Cola of Tuscaloosa defeated Howard Gentle Finance of Huntsville five to four in the finals of the Alabama Men's Softball tournament held Saturday night in Huntsville.
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Tuscaloosa
Howard Gentle Finance Company
Huntsville
Alabama
Players Prepare for Challenge Round Opening Friday
Readers learn that teams and players are in preparations for the upcoming challenge round set to begin on Friday. The article highlights anticipation and training. no specific names or locations are given in the available text.
Sunday results and Monday schedule in early baseball results
Detroit led with a 0-2 display as seven games were listed. The schedule notes no games on Monday with scattered matchups including Philadelphia versus Brooklyn and Cincinnati versus St. Louis. Other listed games include Atlanta versus Little Rock and Memphis versus Birmingham with various score fragments and venue notes.
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Little Rock
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Clem Nichols Hired To Coach Butler Rebels Line
Marvin Clem and Bill Nichols, former Athens athletes, were named to coach the Butler High School Rebels football line for this season. Nichols served as line coach at Athens last season, while Clem previously coached in 1954 at Oneonta High School.
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Bill Nichols
Athens
Butler High School Rebels
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Clem
Oneonta High School
Boswell Wins National Blind Golfers Tourney Record
Charley Boswell of Birmingham Alabama captured the National Blind Golfers Assn tournament with a 203 after a 52 51 103 second round. He earned his seventh national title, finishing 16 strokes ahead of Joe Lazaro with a 219, and was aided by sighted coaches at Green Valley Country Club Philadelphia.
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Charley Boswell
Birmingham
Ala
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Valley Forge General Army Hospital
Green Valley Country Club
Plymouth Country Club
Alabama
Joe Lazaro
Waltham
Mass
Lazaro
William Gilman
Portland
Maine
Lookouts Call Up Sally Leaguer To Replace Luttrell
The Chattanooga Lookouts call Mel Kerestes of the Sally League Charlotte Hornets to replace injured Lyle Luttrell at shortstop. Luttrell will miss the rest of the season after a home plate brawl caused a broken jaw and concussion.
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Tenn
Chattanooga Lookouts
Mel Kerestes
Charlotte Hornets
Lyle Luttrell
Luttrell
Nashville
Minoso Hits Streak Lifts White Sox Pace
Chicago outfielder Minnie Minoso has hit in 13 straight games, collecting 24 hits in 58 at bats and lifting his batting average from .257 to .280 as he rebounds from last May.
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Chicago
Minnie Minoso
Chicago White Sox
LSU Faces Tough Schedule With Thin Deck For Dietzel Debut
Louisiana State University coach Paul Dietzel starts as head coach this fall amid a punishing schedule and a shallow roster. Loss of key players Al Doggett and Sid Fournet leaves LSU short on speed and depth, with transfers and sophomores stepping in at end, guard, and backfield as Dietzel prioritizes rebuilding around Joe Tuminello O K Ferguson and quarterback M C Reynolds.
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Chuck Johns
Vince Gonzales
Joe May
Don Stinson
Donovan Return Boosts Chisox Pennant Chase
Chicago White Sox rookie Dick Donovan, 28, came off surgery to pitch the team to an 8-2 win over Detroit and move within a half game of the Yankees. Manager Marty Marion praised Donovan's comeback as pivotal to the pennant chase and noted the relief staff challenge ahead.
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Nashua Swaps Set For 100000 Race At Washington Park
Both sides express confidence ahead of the Swaps Nashua match race at Washington Park on August 31. Jockey Steve Brooks doubts Nashua will catch Swaps after Swaps won the American Derby, his ninth straight victory, and boosted earnings to 439 500.
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Brave Comeback Geared By Pitcher Bob Buhl
Milwaukee Braves ride the comeback of righty Bob Buhl as he beat the Chicago Cubs 8 to 1 on seven hits. The 27-year-old pitcher rises to second in the National League earned run average behind Robin Roberts after a rough start to the season.
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Palmer Ready To Start Montreal Open Tourney
Arnold Palmer, 25, Latrobe Pa, enters the Montreal Open after winning the Canadian Open with a near record 265. He signed off by finishing 72 holes 23 under par to claim his first pro victory.
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Arnold Palmer
Latrobe
Dodgers Face Threat of Collapse in Pennant Race
The Dodgers struggle since the All Star break with eight losses in 14 games as Philadelphia and others press. Brooklyn’s lead slipped from 16 1/2 to 11 games while Milwaukee and New York press toward the top. Philadelphia pounded the Dodgers for a 6-4 win.
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