Indians Clinch 16-7 Over Huntsville at Legion Field
Decatur Indians exploded for 16 runs on 12 hits as Ross Graham went the distance, fending off Huntsville. Lead hitter Mathis drove in five with a first inning homer, while Jim Caudill, Bill Freeman, and Parker assembled key extra base hits. An upcoming Aug 7 milking contest and postgame promotions were announced to boost attendance.
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Bill Freeman
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Charlie Jones
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Ed Stewart UCLA Grad Exits for White Sox Baseball
Chicago White Sox outfielder Ed Stewart has earned a bachelor of education degree from UCLA. He completes his education as he pursues professional baseball with the Sox.
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Chicago White Sox
UCLA
U S Women Break Olympic Record in Helsinki Trials
U S women’s 400 meter relay set an Olympic record in their trial heat with 4 28.1, Evelyn Kawamoto Jacqueline Lavine Marilee Stepan and Joan Alderson of Chicago led the team to beat Holland and top the 1948 mark. Eight teams advance to the final Friday.
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Sweden
Japan
France
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Athletics Are Definite Threat In American League
DETROIT The Philadelphia Athletics under manager Jimmy Dykes have surged to sixth place, just six games behind the league-leading Yankees and three behind the Indians in the loss column. A hot streak from postponements could even push them into a six-team scramble as they won five straight series before a Briggs Stadium twinbill split with the Tigers yesterday, led by ace Bab.
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Jimmy Dykes
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Dykers
Briggs Stadiu
Tigers
Ace Bab
Baseball Scores and Tonight's Schedule
Yesterday results show Atlanta 5 13 tied with Little Rock 3 7 while Memphis led Birmingham 6 2 Mobile beat Chattanooga 8 4 and New Orleans 2 12 lost to Nashville 1 7. Tonight's slate features Little Rock at Atlanta Memphis at Birmingham Chattanooga at Mobile and Nashville at New Orleans.
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Little Rock
Memphis
Birmingham
Mobile
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Nashville
Baseball Scores From The Day's Standings
New York defeated Chicago 10 to 7 while Cleveland beat Boston 4 to 1. Philadelphia trounced Detroit 8 to 0, and St. Louis beat Washington 7 to 3. Upcoming games include New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland and Washington at St. Louis.
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Detroit
Chicago and Pittsburgh Dominate Baseball Scores
Chicago defeated New York 4 to 2 while Pittsburgh routed Brooklyn 7 to 1. St Louis edged Boston 6 5 and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 6 to 4 with 3 to 1 in the other game. Plural results indicate a mixed day of league play.
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Match Plans Hinge On 3 Points In Heavyweight Title Fight
Plans for a million dollar heavyweight title bout between Jersey Joe Walcott and Rocky Marciano hinge on three points. Percentages date and site are debated among managers and promoter Jim Norris. Walcott's camp seeks 45 percent while Marciano and backers push higher. Sept 15 16 or 23 are proposed dates. Yankee Stadium Jersey City or Philadelphia are considered venues.
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Marcilano
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Pennsylvania
John Fisher
James Duff
New York State Athletic Commission
Eddie Eagan
Athletics pick up 3% games on leader since July 14
By Shantz 18-3, Alex Kellner Carl Scheib and rookie Harry Byrd the Athletics have improved 3 percent in games on the season lead since July 14. They now trail the Yankees by 942 games.
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Alex Kellner
Carl Scheib
Harry Byrd
Athletics
Yankees
Pelicans star Long hits 25th homer in win duo
Richard Dale Long, New Orleans first baseman, earns another meeting with Branch Rickey to discuss a Pirates return. He received a trophy for 25 homers and likely delivered the longest Pelican Stadium homer as New Orleans swept Nashville 2-1 and 12-7. Atlanta beat Little Rock 5-3 and 13-7. Memphis shut Birmingham 6-2 to rise in the standings while Mobile defeated Chattanooga 8-4.
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Mobile
Chattanooga
Cardinals Rally Past Braves In Thirteen Inning Tilt
The St Louis Cardinals edged Boston 6-5 in thirteen innings as Murry Dickson earned a Pittsburgh win over Brooklyn. Mantle lifts Yankees with a grand slam in a 10-8 win over the White Sox. Dodgers and Giants remain ahead in the NL race.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Cincinnati
Saxton Beats Akins In Chicago Ten Round Bout
Undefeated Johnny Saxton a 7 5 favorite over Virgil Akins in a 10 round Chicago Stadium bout. Saxton outweighed Akins 146 to 141 and aims for his 31st straight win and a possible crack at Kid Gavilan for welterweight crown.
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Johnny Saxton
New York
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
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Akins
Kid Gavilan
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Gil Turner
Bocchicchio declines license fear of rejection
New York, said Bocchicchio. And I can't put my fighter where I can't manage him. I will not apply for a license if I'm going to be turned down again.
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Bocchicchio
Tuesday Night Baseball Scores From Local League
Hicks Chevrolet defeated Southern Bell 4 to 1 while Southern Nut routed Wolverine 13 to 9 in Tuesday’s games.
Thursday Softball Schedule Spurs City League Results
Southern Nut toppled Wolverine 13 to 9 boosting their bid to climb out of last place as Hicks Chevrolet shut out Southern Bell 41. Linley hit a round tripper for Southern Nut while Wolverine scored in bursts amid six innings of steady offense.
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National and American Baseball Leaders Highlight Season
Major league leaders listed include Musial of St. Louis leading in batting with 329 and runs with 69, while Sauer of Chicago tops home runs with 24 and Robinson of Chicago has 70 RBIs. Fox of Chicago has 128 hits and Berra of New York 21 homers. Roe of Brooklyn records 7 0 with 1.000 ERA. Schantz of Philadelphia posts 183 innings pitched and 857 opponent average.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
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Fox
Berra
New York
Errors Big Difference As Sharp Killen Snares Trophy
Sharp & Killen defeated Beasley Produce 7 to 6 to win the Commercial League softball playoff trophy. Miller's fifth inning single and Beasley's errors turned the game, with Sharp & Killen taking a 3-0 lead by the third and holding on as Beasley attempted a late rally in the seventh.
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