Legion Beats Dupont 3-1 in Sunday Baseball Match
The Legion defeated Dupont 3-1 at Decatur Sunday, with Ross Graham tossing six strong innings. Chick Sparkman led the offense with a home run and two hits, while Maxwell homered for Dupont. The Legion also swept the weekend with a forfeit win from John’s of Bessemer.
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49ers Open Pro Season With 35 14 Win Over Bills
In Kezar Stadium the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Buffalo Bills 35 14 in the league opener before a crowd of 33 946. Left handed QB Frankie Albert led the scoring with a first period tally and a three touchdown burst in the second quarter to seal the victory.
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Dodgers sweep Cardinals as Robinson hits for cycle in opener
Jackie Robinson and Arny Vaughan pace Brooklyn in a 12-7 opener win over St Louis as Robinson hits for the cycle with a home run triple double and single. Vaughan adds a tie breaking pinch single in the 10th for a 6-4 second game victory. Lemon blanks Senators 6-0 on three hits for career ninth shutout and 18th win.
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Valdosta Surges to Narrow Gap With Americus Win
Valdosta beat Americus 9 to 5 in a Georgia Florida League game leaving the Bears a full game behind league leader Valdosta while Waycross split with Moultrie. Tallahassee beat Albany 5 to 2 and Thomasville won 11 to 6 at Cordele with a 12th inning burst.
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Barons Sweep Twin Bill as Southern Loop Standings Shift
Nashville climbs to first in the Southern Association after taking a twin bill from Atlanta 6–3 and 4–2 while Mobile tops Memphis 3–1. Birmingham splits with Chattanooga 9–2 and 7–1 to solidify third place. Little Rock and New Orleans split as the Travelers win game one 10–4 and 4–3. George Byam’s late homer and a two‑run double pace Nashville, Tommy O’Brien homers twice for Birmingham, and 12,579 set an ASA attendance mark as Birmingham’s run of wins continues.
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Idle Again in Georgia Alabama League as Opelika Tops Hornets
Opelika defeats the Hornets 5 to 4 to pull into a first place tie with Carrollton while Tallassee edges Newnan 7 to 6 in 13 innings. Griffin and Alexander City split a twin bill. Griffin won the opener with two runs in the 7th and Kulig limited the opponents to four hits in the nightcap. Rikard had six hits for Tallassee, with a late homer, and Chappell pitched a one-hitter for Alexander City.
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S E Linescores Revealing 1900 Death Causes and 1920 Reserve Decline
The report lists scores for teams Selma, Anniston, Gadsden, Vicksburg, Meridian and others with multiple players named. A TB death rate note states TB led U S deaths in 1900 with 195 per 100 000, heart disease now leads with about 307 per 100 000. It notes U S reserve army officials declined from 68 000 in 1920 to a lower figure at World War outbreak.
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Baseball Scores From Multiple Minor Leagues Across Regions
A roundup of recent results from international and regional leagues. Notable scores include Buffalo 4-8 Newark 5-3 and Oakland 2-1 Seattle 1-5 in the Pacific Coast League, with several other leagues reporting wins and losses across the United States.
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North Squad Receives Wide College Scholarship Interest
After the North's 33 0 win over the South in Tuscaloosa, 23 of 25 North players received college scholarship offers. Notables include Joe Brewer who accepted an offer from Virginia Military Institute, Bobby Golden heading to Auburn, Joni Braswell linked with Union University and Southwestern Louisiana, and Tommy Tucker drawing invites from Union University and Memphis State. Shorty Ogle praised the victory and teased potential coaching interest while noting Decatur’s tough year ahead.
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Kiwanis and Lions Meet to Decide Civic Softball Champions
Kiwanis and Lions clash tonight at 7:30 to decide the Civic softball league champion after tying for first in the regular season. At 8:30 Civitan faces Rotary to determine last place as the season ends this evening.
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Coach Ogle Opens 1948 Football Uniform Distribution
Coach Ogle announced uniforms for the 1948 season will be handed out at the dressing room at 8 00 Wednesday morning. All players going out this season must be present to start practice on schedule.
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Dodgers Sweep Cardinals to Seize First Place in NL
Dodgers topple St Louis 12-7 and 6-4 in a doubleheader to climb from last to first with a two month surge. Jackie Robinson leads with six hits including a homer as Pittsburgh aids by dumping Boston twice to stay in pennant chase.
Major League enders and leaders in batting and pitching
Summary of American and National League leaders in batting runs and hits with key leaders including Williams Boudreau DiMaggio Henrich Musial and Klier, plus top pitchers Kramer Brecheen Brackwell and Fowler across major stat categories.
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Dark Horse Ruled Out In Open Amateur Title Chase
Marv Ward of Spokane says the winner of the Memphis course par three tests will claim the 1948 crown. Dark Horse Wilford Wehrle was ruled ineligible by the USGA for allowing his name to be used in advertising. Gus Moreland replaces him as a leading challenger while Robert H. Riegel defends against Richard Ewert as the field narrows from 1,230 to 210 entrants.
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Skee) Riegel
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Press Thornton Triumphs In Southeastern Amateur Golf
Press Thornton of Dothan Alabama defeated Sonny Swift 6 and 5 to win the Southeastern Amateur championship in Columbus Georgia. Thornton 20 yesterday carded a 69 in the morning round to lead Swift and then closed out the match with steady pars in the afternoon. He earlier eliminated Arnold Blum of Macon in the semifinals 11 up in 19 holes.
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Mangrum and Fazio Face Playoff for Utah Golf Title
George Fazio and Lloyd Mangrum enter a 2 p.m. playoff in Salt Lake City after finishing 72 holes tied in the Utah golf tournament. The $12,500 event awards $2,150 to the winner and $1,550 to the runner-up as they head toward Reno for a $25,000 stake starting Friday.
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