Olympic records fall as Americans lead field in Helsinki
Charlie Moore cuts the 400 meter hurdles mark to 50.8 seconds in prelims and eyes a possible world record. Walt Davis clears 6 feet 8.32 in high jump, and Ekaterina Romashkova sets a discus mark while Emil Zatopek dominates distance events. Jim Fuchs, Parry O Brien and Darren Hooper prepare for the shot put as U S hopes rise in the finals alongside the broad jump and 100 meter dash.
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Paavo Nurmi's Haberdashery Olympic Mecca
Murray Rose reports from Helsinki where Paavo Nurmi figures as a symbol of Olympic style. The note places Nurmi and the Haberdashery as emblematic centerpieces in the Finnish capital during the Games.
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American writer in Helsinki notes city contrasts
Murray Rose reports Helsinki charms with tree-lined streets and no rooftop antennas or billboards. He praises calm traffic, warns drivers to keep distance, and notes Paavo Nurmi's shop draws visitors while Darren Hooper pursues Finnmarks and loud ties.
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Ninth Inning Runs Decide Ala Fla Thlts
In two Alabama-Florida League games the ninth inning decided outcomes. Eufaula edged Headland 4 3 after Blacky Connell tripled and Bill Screws drove him in. Panama City edged Ozark 9 8 on an unearned run, Pie Johnson's sun-affected fly to third setting up the decisive score. Graceville’s Billy Meyers went 4 for 4 in a losing effort. Dothan collected 14 runs.
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Hall of Fame Game Pits Indians Cubs in Cooperstown
In Cooperstown New York the 11th annual Hall of Fame game features the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. The program includes plaques for Paul Waner and Harry. Vic Towell’s bantam title notes and mention of his brother Willie Towell and Cleveland’s Nate Brooks as notable flies. Experts speculate a top Olympic clash if Towell faces Brooks.
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Yesterday's Results Across League Standings
Yesterday posted scores for Atlanta 5 to Chattanooga 7 in a high scoring result while Birmingham defeated Nashville 6 to 2. Memphis crushed Mobile 32 to 0 and New Orleans beat Little Rock 3 to 1. Chattanooga was set to face Birmingham and New Orleans to Little Rock in today's schedule with three games on tap.
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Baseball Scores From The Night In The League
New York defeated Chicago 9 to 7 while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8 to 5 and Cincinnati won 6 to 3. Philadelphia won 5 to 4, and St Louis defeated Boston 8 to 4 in other league games.
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Baseball scores from Sunday and ninth inning call
The Chicago and New York games finished 5 to 4 in Chicago, while Boston beat Cleveland 8 to 7. Philadelphia defeated Detroit 8 to 3, and a late ninth inning ended at nine with second called end. Washington beat St. Louis 7 to 6.
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Klan Official To Go On Trial in North Carolina
Thomas L. Hamilton imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan faces trial on flogging charges for four incidents involving White men and Negro women. He is charged with conspiracy to kidnap and assault with sixty four alleged members mentioned in Heilmann context.
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One Run Wins Keep Senators In The Race
Washington’s Senators surged with a fifth straight win and swept a doubleheader from the St Louis Browns 7-6 and 6-3 to climb to third place, a half game ahead of Cleveland and a half behind the Yankees. The Red Sox beat the Indians 8-7 in 12 innings, while the White Sox upset the world champions 5-4. Other results: Athletics beat Detroit 8-7 then tied 3-3. Dodgers lead in the NL with an 8-5 win over Pittsburgh. Giants beat the Cubs 9-7. Cardinals defeated the Braves 8-4. Phillies and Reds split a doubleheader.
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Pepsi Cola Nine Sweeps Mooresville Then Tops Trinity
The Pepsi Cola nine won their third and fourth games in a row 9 0 against Mooresville and 1 0 versus Trinity. Burns was injured in the Mooresville collision, head wound sealed with clamps. Betterson and Sims pitched in the two games while Wayne Sims won the second. Next triple header weekend includes Sardis and Catoco with Quattlebaum likely to start against Sardis.
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High Jump Champ Turns To Basketball
Will Grimsley reports on Walter Davis, 21, Olympic high jump champion who plans to quit track to play in the NBA for the Philadelphia Warriors. He cites economic reasons and aims to tend cows while pursuing basketball, after setting and surpassing Olympic records in Helsinki before a 70,000 crowd.
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Kentucky Turns Federal Hill Into State Park Site
Kentucky acquired the Federal Hill property associated with Stephen Foster and conserved it as a state park to honor the composer of My Old Kentucky Home.
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Charley Coe Captures Trans Miss Golf Meet Third Time
Charley Coe of Oklahoma proved his dominance by defeating Buster Reed 3 and 2 in 34 holes to win the Trans Miss Golf Meet for a third time. He becomes the first three time winner since 1927 1931 and 1935, with the 1951 champion eliminated in the first round.
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Barons Rally To Narrow Wins Over Lookouts
Atlanta used a strong pitching display from Howard Anderson and Dwain Sloat to edge Chattanooga and seize Southern Association leadership. Anderson carried a shutout into the seventh before allowing a run, with Gerry Lane finishing the first game. Other results: Little Rock swept Mobile 4 3 and 4 2, Birmingham beat Nashville 6 2, Memphis split with New Orleans 4 3 and 4 3.
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