Charley Workman Dominates Sulphur Dell in Return
Charley Workman, newly with the Chattanooga Lookouts, delivered a standout performance at Sulphur Dell, homering in 1948 and stealing attention from his Vols past. He went two doubles and two singles in a 8-2 Lookouts win, with teammate Bob Schultz earning a win in relief as Atlanta fell 8-2.
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Ram Player Killed In Auto Accident
Anniston Rams right fielder Tony Smeraglia died after a car crash in Pell City Alabama. Manager Lou Bevil and two others were injured as five others died in the incident. The game with Gadsden was called off by unanimous vote. All-Star selections were being prepared for a Pensacola event on July 11.
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Kell Leads AL Batters
Chicago July 4 George Kell Detroit's 1949 AL batting champion reached the halfway mark of the 1950 season with a .375 average through Sunday's games. Kell led Cleveland's Larry Doby by five points with Walt Dropo third, 22 back, as the top ten included Evers Pesky Dillinger Rizzuto Yost Williams Lehner. Williams led in RBI and runs while Kell topped hits with 103 and Dillinger had nine triples.
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Population estimates for Tibet range widely
Estimates of Tibet’s population vary from under one million to as high as six million, reflecting uncertainty in early demographic data and differing methods used by researchers and authorities.
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Brasher to Visit Decatur for Two Game Doubleheader
Brasher Construction Company of Birmingham brings a strong Birmingham area team for a two game afternoon and night doubleheader in Decatur. Decatur inputs a 14-13 record as the Legionnaires aim to extend a two game winning streak while batting .291 through Sunday. Red Watts plans Phillips for the matinee and Charlie Goodin for the nightcap with a lineup featuring Charley Jones Sonny Todd Avery Roberts Bill Freeman Chick Sparkman Red Caudill Ray Stockton Jimmy Caudill and the two pitchers.
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Sonny Todd
Avery Roberts
Bill Freeman
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Red Caudill
Ray Stockton
Jimmy Caudill
Robinson Tops NL Sluggers
New York July 4 Jackie Robinson maintains the lead atop the National League batting race as his average climbs to .378 after a 93 hits in 246 at bats. Stan Musial sits 28 points back at .350 with 82 safeties in 234 tries. Dick Sisler leaps to third with a .338, Enos Slaughter holds .335, Whitey Lockman at .332 while sidelined.
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Philadelphia
Enos Slaughter
Whitey Lockman
National League and American League batting leaders listed
The excerpt lists NL leaders: Robinson Brooklyn .378 batting, Jethroe Boston 58 runs, Kiner Pittsburgh 59 RBIs, Robinson 95 hits, Musial 21 doubles, Jethroe and Musial 6 triples, Kiner 21 homers, Jethroe 18 stolen bases, Spahn 102 strikeouts, Miller 701.000, Lade and Chipman 41.800. AL leaders: Kell Detroit .373, Williams Boston 73 runs, Williams a Williams 24 RBIs, Kell 22 doubles, Dillinger 9 triples, Rosen Cleveland 25 homers, Williams 24, DiMaggio 8 stolen bases, Reynolds 83 strikeouts, McDermott 51 833 pitching.
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Log Cabin Deluxe A Hollow Log On Wheels
Kelso Washington woodsman S J Arnold built a two year hand carved log cabin from a hollow spruce log mounted on a truck chassis. He charges admission to tour the seamless varnished interior and avoids city stops saying metropolis folk are too sophisticated.
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Boston Braves surge as six of seven boost title bid
The Boston Braves, led by Billy Southworth, win six of their last seven games to close within 11 a game of first place as Tommy Holmes hits .351 and Gordon leads with 14 homers. Sain Spahn and Bickford pace a strong pitching trio, with Bickford gaining his eighth win in a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia that tightens the National League race.
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Vipers Sent from Siam to Buffalo Zoo
Two vipers were shipped from Siam to the Buffalo Zoo along with their mate and 28 offspring. Zoo officials dubbed the arrival a $1,400 dividend in vipers and kept the family in quarantine while bedding down in their new habitat.
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Cullman Red Sox to Meet U S Pipe in Fourth of July Clash
Cullman Red Sox and U S Pipe, two top North Alabama clubs, clash on July Fourth led by pitcher Clifford Copeland and Ace Davis. U S Pipe sports an 11 1 record against Jefferson County foes, while Cullman has beaten Birmingham teams and posted a 7 1 tally after a recent 2 1 win over Brighton with Fred Davis limiting the opponents to five hits.
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Winor League Scores Ripple Across Texas Cities
Beaumont defeats San Antonio 6 to 1 as Oklahoma City tops Fort Worth 6 to 5 and Shreveport edges Houston 4 to 2. Dallas at Tulsa game postponed due to rain.
Baseball Scores From Southern and Southeastern Leagues
Birmingham beat Atlanta 8 to 2. Nashville edged Chattanooga 4 to 3. Mobile won 7 to 2 over New Orleans. Southeast games include Vicksburg 5 Jackson 2 and Pensacola 5 Meridian 4 in 11 innings. Montgomery 7 Selma 6 in 10 innings. Gadsden at Anniston noted after the death of an Anniston player.
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Georgia Florida and Georgia Alabama League Scores
The report lists league results with Tallahassee 15 over Cordele 2 and Thomasville 11 over Moultrie 3. Albany 6 blank Valdosta 0. Americus 9 over Waycross 6. In the Georgia Alabama League Griffin 4 over Alexander City 0 and Newnan 4 over Opelika 1. Valley 11 over Rome 8 and LaGrange 1 over Carrollton 0.
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National Park Service Oversees 181 Outdoor Areas
The National Park Service administers 181 outdoor areas including national parks monuments and historic sites, managing preservation and public access across multiple regions. The agency oversees diverse sites and maintains conservation programs essential to cultural and natural resources nationwide.
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