Raiders Don Pads Monday For First Full Scale Work
Raiders open full scale practices Monday under Coach H L Ogle as they prepare for the September 12 opener with Athens Golden Eagles at Decatur high school field. Ogle outlined a heated position battle across lines and backfield with multiple contenders for every spot.
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Tim Baker
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John Mullican
Hoyt Powell
Jim Busbey
Dawson Crim
Bobby Smith
Jackie Freeman
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West Limestone Wins Fourth Over Tanner 27-0
West Limestone defeats Tanner 27-0 as Elkmont fails to score at Athens High stadium. Vina drives 66 yards for a third quarter touchdown and adds another late in the game, with standouts including McCowan Beddingfield Taylor for Limestone and McClain Palmer Scott Franklin for Vina. Elkmont to be open next week.
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Yankee Power Too Much As Sens Fall 6-4
Yankees beat the Washington Senators 6 to 4 behind Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle home runs. Reynolds won his 16th. Gumpert took the loss after four innings. Berra’s seventh inning homer broke a 2-2 tie as Mantle added a 19th round tripper and the Yanks pulled away.
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Threats Reach Baseball Figures in Anonymous Letters
Philadelphia report says Bobby Shantz Ralph Kiner and Jimmy Dudley Al Lopez received threatening letters. Shantz said one note warned him not to appear at Fenway Park in Boston next weekend and hinted at harm. FBI is investigating possible federal law violations.
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Ardmore and Leighton battle to scoreless draw in mud
Friday night game on a rain soaked Leighton field ended 0-0 as Ardmore forced a fumble near the three yard line. Coach Bob Lumpkin cited mud as a major handicap for both teams. West Limestone won 27-0 over Tanner on a soggy Athens field.
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Football Opens Season With Old Problems
Football fans will find the new season mirrors past issues. Many teams keep two platoons, bowl games continue, and top players still receive scholarships. Maryland leads as a preseason national favorite with Don Farout and Bud Wilkinson influencing split-T trends amid broader shifts in formations and coaching changes.
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Gas Company Seeks Under River Permit for Etowah Crossing
Southern Natural Gas Co. of Birmingham asked the Army Engineers for a permit to lay two 12 inch gas pipelines beneath the Etowah River near Rome Georgia. The lines would run three feet below the river bottom and navigation protests must be filed by September 9.
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Pitcher comments on mound target after weigh in
The player notes at 139 pounds, saying he does not make a large target on the mound. He frames his lighter frame as an advantage and discusses his pitching approach in the interview.
Probable pitchers for tomorrow's major league games
A rundown of expected starters across today’s marquee matchups. Ridzik and Konstanty for Philadelphia at Boston, Surkent and Jester opposing them. Mizell vs Dickson in St Louis at Pittsburgh. Hearn vs Lees in New York at Brooklyn.
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McGregor Forced to Default In National Tennis Opener
Australian champion Ken McGregor pulled out in the third set of his first round match at Forest Hills with a strained stomach, handing Calvin MacCracken a default option and ending hopes of an all Australian final. Vic Seixas remained a top US hope as Herbie Flam looms in the possible semifinal, while Art Larsen struggled past William Long in straight sets.
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Elks Reach Meadow Gold Final in Junior League Upset
In the Junior Baseball league playoffs the Elks upset Pepsi-Cola 3-1 to advance to the finals against Meadow Gold. The best four out of seven series begins Tuesday at West Town field with 7 P M game time.
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Walcott Sparring at Night Ahead of September Title Clash
Jersey Joe Walcott prepares for the September 23 world heavyweight title bout with Rocky Marciano at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia. Manager Felix Bocchicchio says Walcott will train at night in Atlantic City to gain night air experience. A separate item reports Wilfred Mellinger, 39, a former Pittsburgh and Louisville heavyweight, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leaving a note to his wife Grace.
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Pepsi Cola in Finals of Morgan County Tournament
Pepsi Cola faces Antioch in a sudden death final after beating Union 10-8 and with Antioch handling Pepsi 12 hits. Morgan City protested a Saturday forfeit over wet field in Hartselle. a noon meeting will decide the issue with managers and officials present.
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Cubs Batter Out 5-3 Win Over Redlegs
The Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati 5 to 3 at Crosley Field. Raffensberger pitched five innings and allowed nine hits as Bill Serena doubled and Dee Fondy Roy Smalley Randy Jackson and Harry Chiti drew walks or singled to spark a five run fifth inning. Kruszewski drove in Cincinnati’s first run in the sixth. Willard Marshall scored the final Cincinnati run in the eighth on an error.
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Dee Fondy
Harry Chiti
Roy Smalley
Reds
Kruszewski
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Prep football results from Cedar Bluff to Winfield
The Associated Press summary lists Cedar Bluff 12 Sand Rock 0. Red Bay 32 Town Creek 7. Hubbertville 31 Berry 12. Stevenson 19 Grundy Tennessee 14. West Limestone 27 Tanner 0. Winfield 7 Hackleburg 0. Local teams posted multiple shutouts and decisive scores across Friday games.
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Indians Advance In North Alabama Semi-Pro Finals
The Decatur Indians and Florence Raiders had Friday’s Legion Field game rained out. The Indians will face Florence Saturday night and then play the second final Monday night at Legion Field.
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