Falkville Loses to Legion 2-1 in Narrow Game
Falkville drops a 2-1 decision to Decatur American Legion on the losers’ field. Curtis tossed a five hit game for Falkville and Freeman belted a decisive home run for Decatur. Vanzant held the Legion bats to four hits, while Falkville stranded nine men.
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Tennis Tourney Set At Delano For August 9th
Citywide tennis tournament to be held at Delano park starting Monday August 9 with two age divisions up to 16 and over 16. Joe Elliott, tournament director, announced trophies for men and women singles and gifts for other winners. Spectator seating will be provided for finals and semi finals.
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Moulton Baseball Teams Roll with Two Victories
Moulton swept two games last week in North Alabama League action. The Nighthawks beat Ingalls 14 to 4 at Ingalls field, with Coy Halbrooks finishing the route after Shorty Justice was touched for eight first inning runs. Lefty Leo Robertson pitched a six hitter for Moulton. In the Thursday rematch Falkville fell 9 to 8 in ten innings as Tidwell started for Moulton and Hoyt Grizzard allowed eleven Ingalls hits. Moulton now leads the league and faced Anderson in Anderson on Saturday.
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Moulton Lawyer, Hurled A Six-Hitter For the Victors
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Hannegan Says Dyer Will Stay Cardin als Manager
St Louis Cardinals president Bob Hannegan says Eddie Dyer will stay as manager despite the team slipping in the National League. He notes disappointment at being behind but will not change leadership for now and emphasizes learning the game and recognizing variable factors in wins and losses.
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Rain Delays City Softball League Play Again
Rain stopped the City Softball League action on Friday night delaying games including Tip-Top vs V5 FW and Home Supply scheduled for Saturday night in the local loop.
Opening of the Olympic Games Nearer
London July 24 runners sped the flame toward Wembley for the 14th modern Olympiad opening next Thursday at the British site. Leaders forecast the United States 341 athletes will prize medals in track and field swimming boxing basketball wrestling and more. Dean Cromwell predicts eight first places in track and field with potential more.
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Bama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Scheduled August 2
Mobile officials report the 16th annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo on August 24 with $5000 in prizes and hopes of a large turnout. Local anglers reel in trophy tarpon and ling as Gulf catches attract fishermen including many out-of-town entrants. Rodeo HQs set on Dauphin Island near Mobile Bay mouth.
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Chandler Set For Visit in Georgia Bama
Baseball Commissioner A B Happy Chandler plans a Georgia Alabama league tour next week beginning in West Point Georgia Monday morning. He will luncheon in Lanett Alabama then attend flag raising in Carrollton Georgia Monday night. He will visit Griffin Georgia and LaGrange Georgia Tuesday and Wednesday respectively then attend Opelika Alabama for an area game with Art Decatur. On Thursday he will visit Buford Georgia for an American Legion tournament.
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Two Auburn Players Out For Year
Auburn's 1948 football forces took a heavy blow as Hamp Vason of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Bowling Buffords a local sophomore guard were lost. Vason was declared ineligible due to scholastic trouble. Buf ford broke his wrist in an automobile accident and will not be between to play.
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Jike Ferentz Wins Public Links Championship
Jike Ferentz of Long Beach California defeated Ben Hughes of Portland 2 and 1 to win the 23rd National Public Links Golf tournament at North Fulton Park Atlanta July 24. Ferentz used two decisive stymies on holes 34 and 35 to secure the victory after a tight 36 hole final.
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Probable MLB Pitchers Listed for Tomorrow's Games
New York reports probable pitchers for tomorrow's major league games with win loss records indicated. The note lists expected starters for several teams and their recent performance.
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National League Schedule Showdowns Across Rivalry Matches
Baseball page lists NL games including New York at Chicago Peat Hamner Rowe Leonard Blackwell Raffensberger, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Branca Barney Chesner Bonham, Boston at St Louis Spahn Bickford Brecheen Munger Staley, Cleveland at Boston Gromek Dobson, Chicago at New York Grove Gettel Wight Popat Raschi, Detroit at Philadelphia Trucks Hutchinson Coleman Scheib, and St Louis at Washington Stephens Sanford Scarborough Harrist.
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Major League Standings Update Not Including Tonight’s Game
New York report notes current Major League standings as of July 24 with no details on last game. Key teams and positions are summarized without scores or outcomes.
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Try-Out Camp for Cards Opens In Huntsville
Huntsville hosts a two day try-out camp for the St. Louis Cardinals at Lincoln Park on July 26 and 27. Scouts W H Buddy Lewis and Jack Sturdy will lead drills in running fielding hitting and throwing and teams will play practice games. Participants should bring gloves shoes and uniforms if available. expenses will be refunded for players who sign contracts.
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Red Sox extend win streak with two over Indians
Boston beats Cleveland 6 5 and 2 1 to complete a doubleheader sweep. Ted Williams drives in the winning run in the opener and scores the night cap clincher after a go ahead double. A's rally past Detroit to pull into a temporary tie for first with Cleveland.
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Doubleheader notes mix Yankees and White Sox loss and Giants win
In New York the White Sox won the second game 8-4 after a late rally aided by Yankee errors and three late hits. The Yankees took the opener 6-2 behind Frank Shea. In Chicago, Koslo held the Cubs to five hits as the Giants shut them out 3-0 to split the double header. Whitey Lockman drove in all runs with a triple and two doubles.
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Phillies Win One Over Reds in Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phillies defeat Cincinnati Reds 7-5 before 5100. Curt Simmons held the Reds to two hits through seven innings before an eighth inning surge, with Ken Heintzelman and Ed Heusser closing out the win for Simmons, now 5-10. Vander Meer, troubled early, lasted two innings.
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Baseball Leaders Named In AL and NL Plates And Runs
The AP lists top players in both leagues with Williams and Musial leading runs batted in and hits. DiMaggio, Stephens, Kelter, Mize, Kell and Ashburn appear among the leaders with strong totals across ABR H and batting averages.
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Sports Schedule Featured Across Major Matches Today
The Associated Press lists today’s card: Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Washington. Southern Association games include Atlanta at Little Rock, Birmingham at Memphis, Mobile at Chattanooga, and New Orleans at Nashville.
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Boys' Club Opens Second Half Schedule for Softball
The Red Shield Boy's Club softball league begins the last half on Monday July 26 with thirteen teams. Games run weekdays at Delano Park with three matches daily from 3 to 5 pm and a one hour limit.
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Gus Yesnevich Favored to Defeat Mills at White City
London July 24 Gus Yesnevich is the firm favorite to beat Freddie Mills in their world light heavy title bout at White City Stadium Monday night. Yesnevich is expected to win decisively and claim the prize at stake.
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Locals Aim For Fourth Win Over Ramblers At Legion Field
The Decatur locals host the Reynolds Ramblers in a Tennessee Alabama League game at Legion Field. First pitch is at 3:00 PM with a large crowd anticipated. Manager Shorty Ogle plans to start either Ross Graham or Robert Hudson, as Decatur seeks a clean sweep of Reynolds this season and stays in the league title race with Monsanto and Scottsboro.
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Heavyweight Title Shot Looms After Lesnevich Bout
In London rumors swirl that Lesnevich may lure Joe Louis out of retirement for a September title clash. The celebrated 175-pound champion Gus Lesnevich, who has held the crown since before the war, stopped Mills in the tenth round of their last meeting.
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Radio Schedule Highlights A Week Of Music News And Shows
A dense listing of radio programs and hosts including John Daniel Quartet and Lone Ranger slots. Entries cover morning to late evening with music, news, Bible study, and variety segments across multiple days.
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