Legion Defeats Florence 21-2 in Decatur game
Decatur Legion routed Florence Independents 21 to 2 at Legion Field. Sonny Todd hit the first grand slam there, stole all possible bases, and led with four hits including three steals. Hudson earned his second win, scattering five hits while 8 strikeouts.
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Decatur Legion Heads Into Busy Week Of Games
The Decatur Legion enters a packed schedule starting this week with home games and road trips. They host Muscle Shoals Thursday night, visit Birmingham area teams Friday, travel to La Tenn on Friday, and then go to Cullinan Saturday to face the Sox, continuing a string of strong play even as modern Formosa buildings are noted in a historical aside.
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Indians Rally For 7-4 Victory Over Tigers
Cleveland defeats Detroit 7-4 behind three homers as Early Wynn improves to seven wins. Hegan hits a solo shot in the eighth, while Evers and Groth homer for Detroit. The win moves Cleveland to second place, four games behind Detroit, with New York also four back.
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Phillies Rally Past Bums 6-4 In Second Win Over Brooklyn
The league-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat Brooklyn 6-4 to win the series second game. Homer by Mike Goliat and Willie Jones sparked the offense with late-inning power while Jim helped seal the victory with relief pitching.
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Chisox Move Into Fifth
The Chicago White Sox beat the St. Louis Browns 4 to 1 to reach a tentative tie for fifth place in the American League with Washington. Billy Pierce allowed four hits in a strong start but MS Moss drove in a run late. Hank Majeski doubled and Marvin Rickert singed in the two other runs. Masi provided the fourth with a single after a double by Rasquel.
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Giants Defeat Braves 4 to 2 on July 1
New York Giants defeated the Boston Braves 4 to 2 as Clint Hartung drove in the decisive run. The game featured a comeback to secure the victory for New York.
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Red Sox rout Yankees 13 4 as Dropo drives in seven
Boston over New York 13 4 powered by Walt Dropo who collected seven RBIs on a grand slam and a long single. The loss drops the Yankees to third, with Cleveland moving into second in the standings. Boston struck early scoring four runs in the first two innings.
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National Guard Upsets Nursery in City Softball Match
In the City Softball league opening game, National Guard defeated Nursery 7 to 6 as Bill Walling homered and McClanahan pitched for the win. Wolverine routed East End 20 to 0 behind strong patient at the plate and 13 walks, with Fields and Garner collecting multiple hits.
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Civic And City Softball Games Postponed For Holiday
President Red Williams of the City Softball League announced postponement of games scheduled for Tuesday July 4 and Monday night Civic League action. Makeups will be scheduled later as players head out of town for the holiday.
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Americans Lead At Wimbledon Quarterfinals Highlight
Philadelphias Vic Seixas defeated Jack Bromwich to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in fine tennis weather. New Yorks Billy Talbert beat Adrian Quist 6-3 6-3 6-2, while Gardner Mulloy and Art Larson also advanced amid scattered notes of banana and coffee crops near Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Fast Field To Race In Athens On Fourth
The 12 mile Athens Fairgrounds oval hosts the largest three year field in local history for a Tuesday July 1 event offering 900 dollars in prize money. Co sponsors North Alabama Metrocycle Club and the VFW expect top riders from the southeast in three classes with heats and finals. Time trials start at 1 PM and racing at 2 PM with fast track conditions despite potential last minute rain. Notable entrants include Joe Weatherly Claud Dawson Leo Anthon and Horace Travis among others with a lineup expected to draw strong crowds for the Fourth of July races.
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Wallace Pitches Hustlers To 13 5 Victory At Union
Wallace hurls Hustlers to a 13 to 5 win over Union with 4 hits allowed. Hustlers offense supports him as teammates collect 17 hits. Next game on Tuesday at Mt Hope during Fourth of July celebration. Also note historical fact: Formosa was ceded to Japan by China in 1895.
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Barons-Crax Series Opens as All-Star Stakes Rise in Atlanta
The Barons trail in the Southern Association by five games with 10 to go, as Atlanta hosts the Crackers in a Sunday showdown that could decide the all-star manager for the pennant winner’s rep. Rollie Hemsley’s move shifts honors to the Barons’ skipper if they finish second. Nashville, Memphis, and Little Rock also factor in the race as editors select the All-Star team, with Atlanta and Nashville each hosting games historically.
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