Cardinals Open Flag Drive Into Second Half
The St. Louis Cardinals, atop the National League pennant race, begin the second half five games ahead of the Dodgers amid a five game win streak. Dodgers face injuries to Pee Wee Reese and Pete Reiser as Giants and Cubs also clash while Crosley Field hosts Reds Braves and Pirates Phillies. In the American League, Feller and Chandler meet at Yankee Stadium as Boston hosts Detroit and St. Louis meets Philadelphia in a 11 game home stand opening.
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Standings in the Southern Association across games
New Orleans leads with 11 wins and Birmingham 9 in a 12 inning result. Nashville defeats Memphis 2 to 1, Mobile 5 over Atlanta 2. Chattanooga 9 over Little Rock 3. Columbus 3 over Macon 2 in 10 innings. Augusta 9 over Charleston 7. Greenville 3 over Columbia 2. Savannah postponed. Cordelo 8 over Thomasville 5. Valdosta 4 over Waycross 3. Moultrie 6 over Tallahassee 0. Americus 6 over Albany 2.
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Line Scores AMERICAN LEAGUE No games scheduled
Memphis lost to Nashville 29 to 17 in a 9 inning game as Voiselle and Knierim pitched for Nashville and Stagg and Gillespie handled scoring duties for Memphis
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Tilden Out of Tourney in National Grass Court
Forest Hills N Y July 11 Big Bill Tilden 53-year-old tennis icon exited the National Professional Grass Court championships as singles play moved toward the quarter finals. Wayne Sabin leading the upper bracket joined by Bobby Riggs Fred Perry and John Faunce. In doubles Perry Kovacs and Budge Mako reached the semi finals with wins over Budge Peterson and Faunce Howard.
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Vicksburg Tops Gadsden Twice in Southern League Action
Vicksburg hammered Gadsden 12 to 9 in game one then edged them 2 to 1 in the nightcap on Sullivan’s five hitter. They split a twin bill with Meridian, taking game one 10 to 5 before Selma won 4 to 3. The Rams edged Jackson 4 to 3 in the opener and 6 to 3 in the nightcap. Pensacola had their game vs Montgomery rained out.
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Southern Amateur Golf Tournament goes to match play
The 40th Southern Amateur narrows to match play with Medalist Gene Dahlbender of Atlanta and runner up Cary Middlecoff of Memphis as favorites. Three divisions of 32 reduce 173 entrants to six flights of 16, with morning rounds and match play set for the afternoon on the 6,561 yard West course at the Country Club. Dahlbender fired 70 70 for 36 holes, three strokes ahead of Middlecoff who shot 72 71.
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Crackerstumble as Mobile Bears beat Atlanta 5-2
The Atlanta Crackers dropped their fourth straight, losing 5-2 to Mobile as Chattanooga moved into second after a 9-3 win over Little Rock. Nashville topped Memphis 2-1 and New Orleans beat Birmingham 11-9 after a six-run twelfth inning, with the Pelicans tying at 5-5 in the ninth. Tonight Mobile visits Atlanta and New Orleans hosts Birmingham.
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Raiders and Garrisons Aim to Gain On Transit Lead
In the City League at Delano Park tonight, 7:30 Namies meets Garrison's and 8:45 Meadow Gold faces the Raiders. Both Garrison's and the Raiders seek to close gaps on idle league leader Decatur Transit, with Transit ahead by one and two games respectively.
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Augusta Tigers reclaim first in South Atlantic League
Augusta's Tigers defeated Charleston 9 to 7 on their home lot to regain first place in the SAL, replacing the Reds who lost to Greenville. Columbia slipped to a third-place tie with Columbus after Columbus beat Macon 10 innings. Greenville edged Columbia 3 to 2 as Janikowski and Bartleson pitched well. Jacksonville was rained out at Savannah.
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Moultrie Packers rise to second in Georgia Florida League
The Moultrie Packers moved to second place with a 6 0 shutout of Tallahassee as Vuckas allowed three hits. Americus Phils beat Albany 6 2 to stay atop the standings with 11 hits. Valdosta edged Waycross 4 3. Cordele White Sox beat Thomasville 8 5 in a high scoring night.
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Paterson Defends World Flyweight Title in Drawn Bout
In Glasgow Paterson retained the flyweight title by outpointing Joe Curran over 15 dull rounds. The 26 year old Scot pressed for a knockout but Curran failed to threaten, keeping Paterson’s championship intact despite weight struggles to reach the 112 pound limit.
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Tide Tulane May Dedicate Stadium
A Southeastern Conference football game between Alabama Crimson Tide and Tulane Green Wave may headline Mobile’s new 30,000 seat sports stadium dedication in fall 1947. James P. Ewin, consulting engineer, said talks with the two schools are underway and the horseshoe design allows future expansion to 60,000.
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Wilson McCleskey Honored At July Fourth Dinner
Mrs. Ann Brown hosted a mid afternoon dinner on July 4 honoring her brother Wilson McCleskey. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Howard Verner and Glenda Darleen Mrs. Wilson McCleskey Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCleskey and daughter Raylene.
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Vitamin Pill Boom Fuels Revival Of Elegant Apothecary Boxes
A surge of $200 million yearly sales in vitamin health and slimming pills sparks renewed interest in vintage pill boxes. Makers offer refined designs in sterling gold and leather to appeal to health minded buyers seeking stylish storage.
Parker Reaches Quarterfinals at Spring Lake Clay Court
At Spring Lake New Jersey July 11 seeded players led by Frankie Parker and Gardner Mulloy advanced to the quarterfinals of the Spring Lake Invitational. Parker defeated Robert Kimbrell 0 6-4 and Mulloy crushed Edgar Buttenheim 6-0 6-1 as Don McNeill Alejo Russell Edward Moylan Frank Guernsey George Richards and Bill Canning also moved on.
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Kan City Invitational Draws Golf Giants
The Kan City Invitational at Hillcrest Country Club opens with 165 players including Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan. Hogan and Nelson shot 69 and 70 in practice rounds while Pete Cooper and Dale Morley posted 67s as Frank Stranahan leads amateur entrants.
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Louis Mauriello fight price sparks debate
Sports writer notes the Louis Mauriello price tag of 30 dollars is high given his recent form and opponent. He questions a Louis versus Mauriello bout in neutral territory and jokes about venues and other boxing business.
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