Hartselle and National Guard Split Two City League Games
In last night’s City Softball League action Hartselle edged National Guard 6-5 in the opener as Shipp Long and Kracke led with two hits apiece. National Guard then won 21-1 behind a multi-hit night from Bobby Golden and strong team hitting as every player except one reached base.
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Chalmers Riley
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Shaneyfelt
Tucker
Prater
Bill Loncey
Airdales Defeat Red Sox in Red Shield League Action
In the Red Shield League the Airdales beat the Red Sox 7 to 1. The Junior division saw Ozark Kids extend their winning streak by routing the Fairview Scouts 15 to 4, keeping Ozark Kids atop the junior standings.
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Volf Stop Barons 6-1 in Mobile doubleheader win
The Mobile Bears swept a twin bill from the Little Rock Travelers 3-1 and 3-2 to claim undisputed fourth place in the Southern Association. Atlanta fell to Chattanooga 4-2 as the Lookouts moved two games ahead in the standings. Nashville beat Birmingham 6-1, widening the Vols’ lead to four games atop the league. The Memphis Chicks blanked New Orleans 8-0 behind Bobby Cain’s three-hit shutout as Ken Olson earned the win.
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Baseball Statistics Leaderboard Summary
In the American League DiMaggio leads with 345 batting average and 116 hits tied with Williams. Williams and Stephens top 25 home runs each with 103 RBIs by Stephens and 101 by Williams. Reynolds leads with 10-1 record and 9.09 ERA.
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Detroit
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Cleveland
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Yale
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Hartselle Falls to National Guard in Slugfest baseball
Charles Riley Tucker and Watterson hit homers for the winners with Aday a triple as National Guard outscored Hartselle 17 6. Henry Kracke plated Hartselle’s lone run in the fourth on a walk and fielder’s choice. Final lines show National Guard overpowering Hartselle with big innings and key hits by Mitchell Shaneyfelt Hill and Prater.
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National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Summary
Robinson of Brooklyn leads NL in batting with .327 and 130 hits while Reese and Hodges also star. Robinson adds 75 RBIs and 79 runs. Kiner and Sauer pace home runs. Robinson steals 23 bases. Pitching leaders include Spahn with 83 strikeouts and Chambers 6-1 record.
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Spahn
Boston
Branca
Oslo clinches early lead at Little Olympics track meet
Yesterday in Oslo Norway Scandinavia led U S track forces 10442 to 78 on the first day of the Little Olympics. The score reflects a large margin in events as local and visiting athletes competed across track disciplines.
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Robinson and Belloso Set Non Title Bout at Yankee Stadium
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson and middleweight challenger Steve Belloso agreed to a 10 round non title fight at Yankee Stadium on August 24.
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Ray Robinson
Steve Belloise
Yankee Stadium
Rid dell topples defending champ in Canada Amateur rounds
Tommy Riddel of Quebec eliminates defending champion Frank Stranahan in the third round, wining 19 holes to advance in the Canada Amateur golf championship held at Saint John.
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Racing Chicago-Little wins Arlington Matron Handicap
Chicago colt Racing Chicago Little earned $25,000 added in the Arlington Matron Handicap at Arlington Park. New York air Lift, a full brother of 1946 Triple Crown winner Assault, was destroyed after breaking his left ankle in the sixth race of the Satoga-ata-Jamaica program.
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Lou Boudreau Questions Pitching Choice In Yankees Clash
New York July 28 71 Cleveland managers second guessers wonder why Lou Boudreau didn't call Mike Garcia to start yesterday's big game against the Yankees. The rookie has stepped up with two shutouts and two one run games in seven starts. He’s been effective against Boston and New York. Boudreau faces a tough decision with five pitchers winning more than seven games each.
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Bob Feller
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Vern Stephens
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So long Mike and Skippy
Harry Stuhl dreher, Wisconsin athletic director, sees his two athletic sons depart for college. Skippy will enroll at Michigan in September and compete in football and hockey after attending Kiski Prep. Mike graduates from Madison West High in June and earned a Yale scholarship to pursue track and swimming.
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Chicago All Star Football debuts feature Bernard
Chuck Bernard joins Earl Brown staff at Auburn and stars in the 1934 Chicago All Star game with teammates Ivan William George Sauer Beattie Feathers and Moose Krause among others. An English golf journal mocks Walker Cup uniforms with no headgear. Coley Wallace set for pro debut August 10 on Lesnevich card.
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Ripley Signs With Cards
Ripley signs with the St. Louis Cardinals as the team continues its strong play, especially against Brooklyn, with the announcement coming yesterday.
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Georgia Men Get Hits
Georgia ballplayers dominate the 2,000 and 2,700 hit club chatter with Wally Moses joining the 2,000-hit ranks. Luke Appling and Fred Walker lead as Georgia born stars, while Johnny Mize Jackie Robinson and Ty Cobb cited in a regional pride feature on red clay hitters.
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Alabama To Start Practice Monday
Alabama issued the annual fall football practice call with 62 varsity candidates invited by Head Coach Red Drew. Twenty two lettermen from the five win team plus one tied season are among the invitees who must report August 30 for physicals. two a day sessions begin September 1. The Tide opens September 24 against Tulane, then faces Vanderbilt Duquesne Tennessee Mississippi State Georgia and Tech, plus Mississippi Southern Florida and Auburn in that order.
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Selma Pensacola Wnetrzakane and Wilson A ssociated Press
Scores from a multi game slate show Selma and Pensacola tied in a lengthy contest with errors and standout pitching. Montgomery and Meridian also feature in the standings, while Jackson and Anniston split a doubleheader across two games as Vicksburg and Gadsden clash in another pair.
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They Did What They Did Batting-MARV Rickert Homer
Battling in extras, MARV Rickert of the Braves hit a two run homer in the 13th to give Boster a 9 7 lead over Cincinnati. MEL Parnell of the Red Sox shut out the White Sox for a 6 0 win, his 14th victory and complete game in 21 starts.
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Philadelphia A's Rally To Take Doubleheader Win
The Philadelphia A's, riding a five game win streak, defeated St Louis 7-3 in the opener as Carl Schieb again silenced the Browns after a rough first inning. Eddie Joost cleared the bases with a double and Rob Sievers, Dick Kokos homered in Chicago. The day also saw Mel Parnell blank the White Sox 6-0 and other AL battles as the league tightens behind the Yankees.
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Yellow Jackets Face Bob Cats In Evening Baseball Game
Tonight at 7 P M the Yellow Jackets meet the Bob Cats at the park. Yellow Jackets lineup includes Freeman at first Edgil at second Dement at short Horn at third Berrett in left Cracklin in center Hubbart in right Farish catcher Gan away on the mound. Bob Cats starting Smith at first Collins second Powell third Johns short Mullins left Weaver center Ryan right Knoblack center field Lee to pitch.
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Giants Top Pirates 8 3 Behind Higbe and Westrum
The New York Giants took fifth place by beating Pittsburgh 8 3 aided by Kirby Higbe relief pitching. Wes Westrum hit a three run homer in the seventh inning as the big blow. In Boston, Mary Nickert homered with two on in the 13th to power a 9 7 win over Cincinnati. Bob Elliott hit two homers and four runs scored before being ejected by umpire Franc Dascoli.
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Wes Westrum
Mary Nickert
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