Barons Rout New Orleans 8-4 in Southern Association
The Barons defeated New Orleans 8-4 as Birmingham beat New Orleans for the second straight game and Atlanta continued its hot streak by whipping Mobile 7-2. Little Rock beat Chattanooga 1-0, leaving Chattanooga near eliminated in the chase for first place. Memphis edged Nashville 2-1.
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Transfer Team Invades for Birmingham Game Doubleheader
Chick Sparkman will start in center field for the Decatur Indians as the transfer team from Birmingham arrives for an afternoon-night doubleheader with Fleming’s club. Sparkman hit two doubles and a single in the last encounter. Fleming has defeated Decatur in their two previous meetings. Wheeler Fleming leads a group of top talent including Ed and Mike Mizerany, Tom Jones, Wade Wallace, Russ Banks, and Bill Dickey, all former college and professional players.
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Moulton Tops Pepsi 10-7 Behind Strong Offense
Moulton defeated Pepsi Cola 10-7 as they racked up 16 hits while Pepsi managed seven. Meadows led Pepsi with a 3 for 4 day at third base, while Willard added two hits. Moulton’s defense committed eight errors and the lineup for upcoming games included Freeman, Burns, Nash and Patterson among others.
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Lehi’s 40 Day Period Set in 7th Century
A 40 day period for Lehi was established in the 7th century, marking a defined span of time tied to that period. The source notes the duration and historical context without detailing events or figures beyond Lehi.
Giants Take 6th Straight From Dodgers
The Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-3 at Ebbetts Field to run their win streak to six and pull to two games behind their interborough rivals. Don Mueller starred with a three RBI triple and crucial defensive plays including a seventh inning throw that nabbed Duke Snider at the plate. Jim Hearn earned his ninth win while Billy Lees took the loss.
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Lassies Fight For Olympic Places
Ninety two hopefuls from ages teen to early twenties competed in Harrisburg to win one of ten spots on the U S Olympic women s track and field team. Evelyn Hall of Glendale led the Women s Olympic Committee as trials set the selection plan with up to five athletes for the 400 meter team and five from the remaining events. Only two Olympic standards beat last weekend at Waterbury while Catherine Hardy and Mabel Landry posted notable marks. Barbara Jones, a 15 year old Chicago schoolgirl, headlines the teen segment pursuing Helsinki selection.
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Construction Up Birmingham Permits Jump in June
City Building Inspector H. E. Hagood says permits issued in June reached 2,389,731 dollars, up from May's 1,636,320 dollars and June 1951's 1,838,830 dollars, despite a steel strike affecting Birmingham's construction activity.
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Weekend Scores From South Division Baseball Results
Yesterday's results show Atlanta defeating Mobile 7 to 2, Memphis beating Nashville 2 to 1, Birmingham over New Orleans 8 to 4, and Chattanooga beating Little Rock 1 to 0. Four remaining matchups set include Atlanta at Mobile, Nashville at Memphis, Birmingham at New Orleans, and Chattanooga at Little Rock.
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Baseball scores from Chicago and New York games
Chicago defeated St. Louis 6 to 3 while New York beat Washington 9 to 4 and Philadelphia topped Boston 4 to 3. Cleveland at Detroit was postponed because of rain.
Today’s Schedule For Major League Matchups
The schedule lists New York at Washington Chicago at St Louis Cleveland at Detroit and Boston at Philadelphia all marked with a two. The brief item notes four games in total with locations not specified and no results provided.
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Baseball Scores From The City League Night
In a close set of results New York defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3 while Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 5 to 1 St Louis won against Chicago 4 to 1 Philadelphia shutout Boston 2 to 0 and the day’s results reflect a tight league competition.
Brooklyn at New York and other city matchups
A slate of sporting pairings lists Brooklyn versus New York, Philadelphia against Boston, Chicago facing St. Louis, and Pittsburgh meeting Cincinnati, all with two participants per game. The record highlights scheduled city showdowns across major leagues.
Seized Rose Mary Reported Damaged Near Aden Harbor
The tanker Rose Mary, seized in Aden Harbor during an attempt to run a British blockade on Persian oil, was reported hit and damaged by a British vessel. The Italian Middle East Oil Company said it received a cable confirming the ram, but gave no details on the British ship or extent of damage.
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Ruttman Aims to Repeat In 200 Mile National Championship
Troy Ruttman, winner of the 500 mile Memorial Day classic at Indianapolis, is considered the man to beat in the 200 mile national championship at Southland speedway. Nods from racing officials favor Ruttman over rivals Bill Schindler and Johnny Parsons as 24 top drivers compete for a $15,000 purse starting at 2:00 p.m. EST. Florence Chadwick pushes toward a Catalina Island to San Pedro record attempt in shark infested waters, eight miles across at 1:15 a.m. EST with hopes of becoming the first woman to complete the grueling channel. In Auburn, Saugatuckee Country Club marks 18 holes with a 36-hole event drawing about 100 golfers for the one-day tournament.
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Iran Rejects Russian Charge Over Soviet Aid Treaty
Tehran rejects Moscow claim that Iran violated the 1921 Iran Soviet friendship treaty by accepting renewed U S military aid. The pact allows Soviet troops into Iran and prohibits foreign military use of Iranian soil hostile to Russia.
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Housing Fund Approved for Birmingham Medical Center Plan
The Housing and Home Finance Agency approved an advance of 37795 dollars to the Birmingham Alabama Housing Authority for planning redevelopment of a 17 block Medical Center project.
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Saugahattee Extends Golf Course At Auburn Event
Auburn reports the Saugahat ed extension from nine to 18 holes hosting a one day 36 hole medal play rivalry drawing about 100 golfers from the area.
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Little Man seeks freedom from politics on Fourth of July
In The Nation Today, the Little Man plans a politics free Fourth of July, aiming to fish with his wife rather than argue about Democrats or Republicans. He pines for independence from media, debates, and public opinion while contemplating a letter to Hal Boyle about a column on fishing and women in boats.
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Frank Wakefield makes Katy Station a unique stop
Elmer Wheeler’s Success Secrets highlights Frank Wakefield at Katy Station 4610 Abbott Dallas area suburbia. Wakefield’s charm lies in friendliness the rare spice that elevates porter service above the ordinary. Hard work and courtesy keep Katy Station a homecoming oasis for travelers and locals alike.
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Adoption Ring Figure Guilty in New York Case
Attorney Marcus Siegel, described as the mastermind of a black baby adoption ring, was found guilty of inducing perjury and illegally depicting a child for adoption. He faced up to six years in prison and a $5 fine, with sentencing scheduled later.
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