Legion to Host Dupont After John’s Forfeit
John’s of Bessemer forfeited Saturdays game with the Legion, leaving Legion Field ready for a 2:30 p.m. matchup with Dupont. Manager plans to start ace pitcher Ross Graham, with McMurtrie catching Freeman at first, Roberts at second, McElroy at third, Caudill at short, Lee in left, Sparkman in center, Kimbrell in right, and Graham pitching.
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Homewood Dairy Is State Champ
Pinewood Dairy of Birmingham won the Alabama state softball title with an 8-2 victory over Delchamps, while in the opener Mobile’s Don Stainbrook shut out Homewood 3-0. George Milburn pitched for Homewood in relief in the nightcap as Homewood rallied to an 8-4 win.
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Probable 4-2-2 Major League Games Listed for Aug 29
Major league slated games include Cleveland at Washington with Lemon and Black opposing Thompson and Wynn, Chicago at Philadelphia pitting Cumpert and Gettel against Scheib and Marchildon, and more across the American and National Leagues. Key pitchers include Spahn, Voiselle, Koslo, Blackwell, and Brecheen in matchups.
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Tanner High Secures 34-0 Victory Over Ardmore
Tanner High School, led by coach Donald Williams, rolled to a 34-0 win over Ardmore. The Tigers opened with a 67 yard drive ending in a King TD, added three more scores, and closed with a final fourth quarter TD pass from Laughmiller to Hargrove. Key standouts included Berrman, Alexander, Laughmiller, and strong line play from Lauderdale and Gates.
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Decatur to Build New Six Grade Elementary School
Jackson proposed selling two properties Ward 1 and Joe Wheeler to abandon. Construction could begin next spring with occupancy by September 1950. Bonds for the new elementary school have already been voted by Decatur residents.
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Weekend Warriors Begin Refresher Flight at Pensacola
A Texas naval reserve detachment of pilots comes to Pensacola on Monday for refresher training at the naval air station. The exercises will culminate in a mock attack on the USS Wright, according to Rear Admiral J W Reeves Jr chief of naval air training.
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Man forgets wife in crib rush to hospital
In Memphis at St. Joseph's Hospital a man who placed a baby’s crib in his car rushed to the hospital to announce a birth only to realize he had left his wife at home. He returned to fetch her, then brought her to the hospital. Clerks share a giggle at the stunned father’s mistake.
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Excavations at Pompi Begin Around 1748
Excavations at Pompi began about 1748, with the city about half dug out of volcanic debris that destroyed it in 79 A.D.
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Decatur Tennis Tournament Ends With Doubles Victory
Charles Lindsey and Lee Billions won the Decatur tennis doubles title over Rex Rankin and Chilli Green in three sets 8-6 6-4 6-4. Mayor Summer praised the park, Rotary Club presented trophies, and multiple youths received awards for singles doubles and sportsmanship.
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Yanks Rally To Top Indians In Ninth
New York rallies with three walks a hit batsman a sacrifice and a fielder’s choice to score two runs in the ninth and beat Cleveland 3 2 lifting to second place. Cliff Mapes grounded out but Larry Berra scored on a failed double play attempt. Robinson Homereds Dodgers Top Reds As Roe Shuts Out Cincinnati.
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Detroit Rally Falls Short Against Ardmore in Scrappy Tilt
In Washington on August 28 Detroit staged a comeback with two runs as key players Lauderdale Hargrove Johnson Beddingfield Laughmiller and Alexander led offense. Ardmore Reeders Mitchell Brock Bain Bauer Corning Jones Bean Hodges Gates and Tanner scored with King and Berrman adding touchdowns and multiple extra points.
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Scott's Scrap Book: Tigers beat Senators 7 5 in tenth
In the tenth inning the Tigers defeated the Washington Senators 7 to 5 after the Senators tied the game with two runs in the ninth. Vir Trucks earned the victory, his twelfth of the season.
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Braves Rally For 5 4 Win Over Cubs In Fourth Game
Jeff Heath belted an inside the park homer with two on in the ninth to lift the Boston Braves to a 5 4 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. The win avoided a sweep in the four game series.
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Jeff Heath
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Boston
Musial Delivers in 12th to Give Cardinals Win
Stan Musial hit his 33rd homer in the 12th inning with the bases empty to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over the New York Giants in the first game of a doubleheader. Sid Gordon drove in all Giants runs with his 26th and 27th homers.
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New York
Chapman's single caps A's 5 4 win over Browns
Sam Chapman delivered a tenth inning single scoring Don White who tripled, giving the Philadelphia Athletics a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Browns completing a four game winning streak.
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Sam Chapman
Don White
Philadelphia Athletics
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Phillies blast Pirates in twin bill with eight homers
The Phillies snapped a 10 game losing streak by sweeping the Pirates in a day twin bill. Del Ennis led the attack with three home runs in the 9 2 win and 11 7 victory. Ashburn left with a broken hand.
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