Indians Romp Parkers 20 to 4 at Joe Bradley Field
Decatur exploded for 23 hits to crush Huntsville Parkers 20 to 4 at Joe Bradley Field. Red Caudill and Avery Roberts drove in key runs while Chick Sparkman homered. Decatur faces Florence Raiders Friday at Legion Field in 8 PM game marked Ladies Night.
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Huntsville Parkers
Indians
Decatur
Huntsville Club
Joe Bradley Field
Bill Perry
Red Caudill
Avery Roberts
RBI
Roberts
Bob Freeman
Chick Sparkman
Gene Ratliff
Bill Freeman
Bill Roberts
Jim Caudill
Mary Breeding
Bill Terry
Florence Raiders
Legion Field
Charlie Goodin
Raiders
Illinois Laborer Tops Publinx Round as Underdog Star
In Miami on July 10 21 year old Decatur Illinois laborer Bob Scherer rose to prominence at the National Public Links Golf Tournament. He defeated defending champion Dave Stanley of Los Angeles 4 and 3 to reach the fifth round, after a dramatic rally from yesterday.
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Miami
Fla
Illinois
Bob Scherer
Decatur
Dave Stanley
Los Angeles
Stanley
UCLA
MeWane advances to second round at Broadmoor Invitational
Wane of Birmingham led into the second round by defeating Virgil Proctor 4-2 after a 77 on the opening day. Her performance, the day’s best, reinforces her status as the tournament favorite. Also: Charlie Hurth to continue as SA president for three more years after a three year contract renewal with the Southern Association.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Bee MeWane
Birmingham
Ala
Miss MeWane
Virgil Proctor
Miss McWane
New Orleans
Charlie Hurth
Southern Association
Bobby Shantz to Rest While Chest Condition Clears
Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Bobby Shantz will take extra rest due to a chest muscle condition. X rays show no serious injury from last Sunday's game against the Yankees. Dr Ilarion Gopadze says a few days rest and diathermy should cure it. Manager Jimmy Dykes will not use him until next Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Bobby Shantz Southpaw
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Yankees
Ilarion Gopadze
Jimmy Dykes
Public links crown contested in second year golf match
Scherer rallied in the afternoon fourth round to defeat George Caskey of Dayton 4 and 3. Stanley Bielat, 1940 champ from Yonkers, fell to Frank Rutkiewicz of Honolulu 1 up. Andy Szwedko, once winner in 1939, was eliminated by Charles Hess of Indianapolis 2 and 1, with Rutkiewicz then knocked out by Matt Carvey of Harvey 1 up.
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Scherer
George Caskey
Dayton
Stanley Bielat
Yonkers
N. Y
Frank Rutkiewicz
Honolulu
Andy Szwedko
Pittsburgh
Charles Hess
Indianapolis
Rutkiewicz
Matt Carvey
Harvey, Ill
Pelicans Escape All-Stars In 11th For 4-3 Win
New Orleans based Pelicans topple the league All-Stars 4-3 in 11 innings. Nashville pitcher Pete Modica, a New Orleans native, faltered after a tense extra frame as Felipe Montemayor drew a bases loaded walk to force home the winning run.
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Pelicans
All-Stars
New Orleans
Southern Association
Nashville
Pete Modica
Modica
Ape Tee
Gail Allie
Jack
Francis Holeéian
Felipe Montemayor
Montemayor
St Paul Open Opens With Star Golf Field
The 1952 St Paul Open begins at Keller Course with top contenders Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead Jim Turnesa among entrants. Julius Boros withdraws. Mangrum defends with a 72 hole record 266 while Snead seeks another win and prize money totaling 7634.34. Early rounds feature Hines Sarazen Hunter Stranahan and others with 18 holes today and top 50 to finish tomorrow.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Keller Course
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Snead
Jim Turnesa
Julius Boros
Mangrum
Snead
High Stakes Bad For Racing Widener Says
The 1949 meeting of state racing commissioners heard Belmont Park president George Widener argue high stakes races harm the sport and that no stakes should exceed 50 000, with purses in other races raised. Track officials largely agreed, noting big money draws top horses, while Florida and New Orleans tracks push to increase added money and attract stables.
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John Chandler
Gayle Talbot
New York
National Association of States Racing Commissioners
Commodore
George D. Widener
Belmont Park
Jockey Club
Widener
Florida
Fair Grounds
New Orleans
California
Ing’s
Chicago
Santa Anita
Blue Man
Spartan
Valor
Calumet
Tom Fool
Gulfstream Park
Hialeah
Doubleheader At Antioch School Saturday
Two baseball games are set for Saturday at Antioch School in Lawrence County. Mt Hope faces Sardis at 10 AM and Antioch plays Union at 12 30 PM, with the winners meeting at 3 PM. An all day picnic and refreshments are planned for the public. teams will be provided lunches.
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Antioch School
Lawrence “County
Mt. Hope
Sardis
Antioch
Union
Redbirds Face Tough Road Stretch Against Eastern Teams
The St Louis Cardinals aim to extend a nine game win streak as Eddy Stanky leads a tough two week run against Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York before a home 11 game stretch with Boston The club trails Brooklyn by 9 2 games but stays hopeful for a pennant with Enos Slaughter driving in key runs while Musial Lowrey Schoendienst Hemus Rice and Sisler contribute on offense and Brazle Staley Presko Mizelli and Yuhas anchor the mound The Yankees lead the AL with a 14 game home stand opening against the Browns as White Sox chase in Washington and Boston and Chicago push in the pennant race
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St. Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Stanky
Dodgers
Giants
Stan
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York Yankees
White Sox
Yankees
Indians
Senators
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Kell Sees Peak Form As Red Sox Star Emerges
George Kell says he is reaching his prime with the Boston Red Sox after a midseason trade from Detroit. He notes improved timing and power, hitting .325 at the 60 game mark and possibly challenging for the league batting title. Kell, 29, moved from Detroit in June after a .297 pace in 40 games.
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George Kell
Yankee Stadium
Tigers
Kell
Kéll
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Motor City
Red Sox
Bosox
Clleveland
al Rosen
Poston
Dom DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Sox
Lou Boudreau
Barney McCosky
Connie
Swifton
Ark
Athletics
Lancaster
Red Sex
Tom Yawkey
Solul Wind
Peasant
Red Sexeare
Dark Horse
Joe DiMaggio
Cullman Defeats Athens in Legion Junior Baseball Meet
In the American Legion Junior Baseball tournament district opener in Cullman on Tuesday, Cullman overwhelmed Athens 13 to 4. Athens pitchers issued several walks enabling Cullman to build a 9-0 lead, while Chief Umpire Roscoe Knight warned Athens’ manager of expulsion.
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Cullman
Athens
American Legion
Roscoe Knight
Harp origins linked to ancient warrior bow music
A tradition ties the harp to music once created by warriors who plucked bowstrings. The piece mentions a green door with a lion head knocker as the entrance to No. 10 Downing Street, residence of Britain's prime minister.
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No. 10
Downing St
Britain
Baseball Schedule Preview Headlines Day Games Across Leagues
The Indians visit the Athletics in Philadelphia while the Red Sox host Detroit in Boston. Brooklyn opens a 12 game West swing in Chicago, the Giants face Pittsburgh in their road opener and the Cardinals meet Philadelphia. Braves and Reds start a two game set in Cincinnati.
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Athletics
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Detroit
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Giants
Pittsburgh
Cards
Phillies
Braves
Reds
Cincinnati
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