Ingalls Faces Holt In Key State Tournament Clash
In Bemiston the Shipbuilders meet Holt for a decisive round four game as both teams carry two wins and one loss in double elimination. Ingalls lineup includes Red Caudill and Gurganis with Johnson Sparkman and McElroy in the field as they chase a 5th round bid.
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Gervis Moore
Avery Roberts
Lamar Gurganis
How They Fared Tournament Results First Round
Tournament results show Sulacauga 6 over Jacksonville 4 and Gadsden 4 over Ft McClellan 3. Bemistoy routed Columbiana 17 to 0 while Mignon beat Oxford 11 to 2. Decatur edged Andalusia 2 to 1 and Holt defeated Scottsboro 3 to 1. Citroele won 10 to 2 over Pell City.
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Fli ers Still Setting Pace In Southeast League Race
The Pensacola Fliers beat Meridian 9 5 to stay atop the Southeastern League standings as errorless pitching and a four run fifth inning powered the win. Annis ton topped Gadsden 11 9 to claim second place while Selma and Montgomery split a doubleheader with a 4 1 finale after a 5 2 opener. Vicksburg edged Jackson 2 1 in game one. the second game ended 8 8 after a late Sunday law caused a stoppage. Six pitchers were used in the Anniston see saw, with a six run sixth and two in the seventh proving pivotal. Jackson pitchers also battled in a tight contest.
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Williams stars as Red Sox win and lead in pennant chase
Ted Williams goes seven for nine with a cycle and a 400 foot homer as Boston routs St Louis 7 4 and Ferriss gains his 15th win. The victory places Boston 11 1 2 games ahead with 64 to play while Yankees stumble in later action.
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Williams drives Red Sox to win with cycle in second game
Ted Williams led Boston in a 11 point surge as he hit for the cycle in the second game. Stan Spence doubled home the go ahead run in a 2-1 opener vs Cleveland, while Stan Musial homered and Howie Pollet won 2-1 for St Louis. Furillo’s inside the park homer capped Brooklyn’s 6-5 win. Ennis aided Philadelphia’s 4-2 win as Borowy pitched well for Chicago. Major League leaders feature Musial Mize Williams Vernon and Reiser among batting and pitching leaders across leagues.
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Standings and scores from Georgia and nearby games
Standings show multiple teams including Atlanta Chattanooga Nashville New Orleans and Mobile with varied records. Rain and darkness caused postponements and a few games ended early including Georgia Alabama where Carrollton beat Tallassee Cephka and LaGrange 3 4 in ten innings.
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Fox Hunters Plan Tri County Hunt in Fort Payne
Northeast Alabama fox hunters schedule their annual tri count y hunt field trial and bench show in Fort Payne from July 29 to August 1. with entry deadlines, daybreak casts, a bench show judged by Roger Stone of Lexington ky, a free barbecue on July 31, and trophies and ribbons for winners under national fox hunters rules.
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Bill) Hamilton
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Tallahassee Takes 9-0 Win In Georgia Florida League
Telford pitched a three hitter to blank the Cordele Reds 9-0 as the Tallahassee Pirates won big. McMahon and Hamm allowed 11 hits while Tallahassee built a 7-0 lead in two innings. Americas Phils extended the league lead with a 14-7 win over Valdosta.
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Nelson Wins 6th Tourney In Chicago Victory
Byron Nelson, golf star, surged to the lead in the All-American and Chicago Victory Open series at Medinah amid rival claims of past dominance. He fired a five under par 69 68 for 137 to win the Chicago Victory with Harold McSpaden runner up at 281 and Chandler Harper third at 282. Hogan trailed with 286 as Mangrum and Harold Harrison tied for fifth at 285.
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Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Sanford
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Lloyd Mangrum
Detroit
Chick Harbert
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Little Rock
Augusta Tigers blank Macon Peaches 10-0 in South Atlantic League
Zeke Melignano allowed four hits as the Augusta Tigers routed the Macon Peaches 10 to 0. Pat Hallford keyed the Tigers with three hits and a three-run homer in the eighth. Jim Blackburn tossed a two-hit shutout for Columbia in an 11-0 win over Jacksonville. rain postponed two games.
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Mildew Control Tip for Floors and Woodwork
To discourage mildew growth on floors and woodwork wipe with a damp cloth dipped in water and a little kerosene for cleaning and prevention.
Chicks win in 19 innings to grab first game of doubleheader
Memphis Chicks beat Little Rock Travelers 8 to 6 in a 19 inning marathon, a record event in the Southern Association. Lew Flick of Little Rock went 9 for 9 in the nightcap as the Travelers won 6 to 1.
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Shaughnessy on curves and rookies dominate 1946 baseball talk
International League boss Frank Shaughnessy argues that poor curveball hitting and pitching hurts 1946 baseball. He notes rookies burden teams while old timers hold firm. Also highlighted are Marion Pugh recounting a fast field run, Joe Louis entering publicity, and Tulane basketball moving to the Coliseum for next season.
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Shag) Shaughnessy
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Pelicans Sweep Doubleheader Despite Wet Grounds
The New Orleans Pelicans won both games against Mobile 5 to 1 and 11 to 6 as part of a doubleheader postponed on wet fields. The Barons and Atlanta Crackers split a doubleheader with Birmingham taking 3-1 in game one and Atlanta winning 8-4 in the nightcap. Tonight’s slate features Atlanta at Birmingham and four other matchups in Nashville Memphis Little Rock and New Orleans.
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Coaches Meet in Chicago to Preserve Amateur Spirit
About 30 coaches and athletic officials from 16 conferences gathered in Chicago at the invitation of Big Ten Commissioner Kenneth L. Wilson. They discussed methods to curb semi professional trends in intercollegiate sports and support a uniform plan to keep the true spirit of amateurism intact. Wilson warned schools chase boys over schools seeking players, signaling broad agreement to address "evil influences."
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Two Day Convention to Address Scholarships and Athlete Transfers
At the two day convention key topics include aid to worthy students and the rules governing transfer of athletes. Officials and delegates will debate scholarship policies and transfer eligibility standards.
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