Barons Fall 5 3 To Chicks In Southern League Drama
The Barons lost to the Chicks 5 to 3 as Little Rock hampered pace leader Atlanta last night. Chattanooga won the nightcap 3 to 2 after a 6 to 2 opener with Mobile, while Memphis beat Birmingham 5 to 3 and Nashville swept New Orleans 5 to 3 and 16 to 10. Tonight’s schedule features Little Rock at Atlanta, Memphis at Birmingham, Mobile at Chattanooga, and New Orleans at Nashville.
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Little Rock
Atlanta
Ihe Ackers
Russ Messerly
Chattanooga
Mobile
Memphis
Birmingham
Nashville Vols
New Orleans
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Southern Association
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Fourth sellout announced by Alabama athletic department
Tuscaloosa July 31. Jeff Coleman, Alabama athletic business manager, says reserved tickets for the Alabama Vanderbilt game in Birmingham November 16 are sold out. Alabama’s entire allotment for the Tennessee game in Knoxville the Georgia game in Athens and the Mississippi game in Tuscaloosa have also been exhausted.
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Selma Back In Top Four as Selma Beats Senators 8 to 2
Selma Cloverleafs return to first division by routing Jackson 8 to 2 in the Southeastern League scramble. Gadsden climbs from cellar while Meridian drops. Pensacola defeats Rams 10 to 8 as Montgomery outscores Vicksburg 9 to 2 with Deets delivering strong pitching.
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Baseball Standings and Rain Postponements Across Leagues
National League results show New York 3 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 2 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 4 with Pittsburgh at Boston postponed by rain. American League scores Detroit 6 New York 5 Boston 4 Cleveland 0 St Louis 6 Washington 3 in 11 innings. Southern Association and South Atlantic items report several postponements and team records, plus Georgia Florida note. The piece ends noting a country tree farm ranges from 22 to 70 000 acres in size.
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Pirates Front Office, Crosby Plan, and College Stars Timelines
Sports writer Hugh S. Fullerton Jr. notes Mrs Barney Dreyfuss’s asking price for the Pirates at 2 1/2 million and the need for a long term front office contract with Bill Benswanger. He mentions Bing Crosby’s possible bid, Penn State star Bob Higgins, Indiana’s Bob McMillin as 1919 All Americans coaching, Primo Carera returning to wrestle, and family ties in the Braves organization. He also covers Johnny Perkovich’s pitching in Wisconsin Rapids, and golf prospect George Hamer emerging from NCAA amateur ranks.
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Line Scores From Baseball Doubleheaders Across Teams
A string of line scores from multiple games shows Cincinnati, St Louis, Chicago, New York, Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Washington, Little Rock, Memphis, Birmingham, New Orleans, Nashville, Mobile, Chattanooga and more. Scores vary widely with pitchers Vandermeer Hetki Rowe and teammates listed for Cincinnati and other clubs.
Bilbo Threat to Outlaw Miami Daily News
Sen. Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi said in a letter that he is seriously considering introducing a bill to outlaw and suppress The Miami Daily News over its views. The missive was reported by the Miami Daily News on July 3.
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Jacobs May Move Fight From Yankee Stadium to Detroit
Promoter Mike Jacobs considers moving the heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Mauriello from Yankee Stadium to Detroit after a call from Michigan Boxing Commissioner John Hettche. If approved by stadium and baseball officials, the Sept 18 fight would occur in Detroit, prior to other scheduled bouts at the Bronx arena.
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Tami Mauriello
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Abe Simon
Hettche
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Rocky Graziano
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Alabama OIC Swine Breeders Elect Officers at Cullman Meeting
The Alabama OIC Swine Breeders Association elected officers for the next year at its July 20 meeting in Cullman High School Auditorium. W. B. McKntogh opened as president, J. Gilbe White as vice president, E. Steele as secretary treasurer, and trustees H N Channell Maplesville W C Jones Cullman J P Sullivan Danville. Plans set for a February show and sale. a grotto visit to St Bernard College delighted members.
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White
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E. C. Steele
P. O. Box
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Dick) Bowden
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Ava Maria Grotto
Little Jerusalem
Tent Dweller Settles in Cleveland Ball Park
Cleveland Indians add an extra outfielder after a tent dweller moved into the center field tent at League Park. William Stengel, 56, claiming kinship to Casey Stengel, occupied a cot in the tent housing a 15 piece swing band. Ballpark officials including President Bill Veeck said they will not charge rent while he seeks another home.
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Cleveland Indians
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Casey Stengel
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Treasure Hunt Halted by Police in Minneapolis Lot
Detectives Mike Michelson and Donald Trovie rushed to a vacant lot after neighbors reported suspicious digging. They uncovered cans containing small toys candy and rubber balloons then took them to the station and planned further action as two teenagers claimed a treasure hunt had been sabotaged by stolen prizes.
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Mike Michelson
Donald Trovie
Dot's Nabs First Half Lead In City Softball League
Dot's defeated the Raiders 6 3 to pull even with Decatur Transit at top of the standings and knock both from title contention. Garrison's can still force a tie but must win both remaining games while Dot's loses once. Transit routed Meadow Gold 13 2 as Moore dazzled on the mound with a five hit shutout bid until the fourth inning.
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Bucs May Be Sold Any Day Now
Pittsburgh July 31 The oft rumored sale of the Pittsburgh baseball club may come any day now Pirate President William Benswanger said. Two would be buyers are believed to remain Charles Margioty representing an unnamed client and Frank E McKinney banker and co owner of the Indianapolis club.
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Major League Leaders Baseline totals and top performers
National League batting leader Hopp of Boston at .375 while Walker of Brooklyn leads in runs and hits. Slaughter and Walker top RBIs, Musial and Walker pace batting average. Mize and Kiner lead home runs. Regis and Haas pace steals. Pitching leaders Higbe and Rowe post top win totals with strong ERAs.
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Prizes Reburied by Lot-at-Night Shovel Crew
A midnight group returned to the site and reburied the items once unearthed. The effort involved shovels and coordinated effort, with authorities noting the occurrence occurred after dark.
Women’s World Title Contender Headline Wrestling Tonight
Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts an 8:30 p m wrestling show at Benson Field with two women in the main event Nell Stewart of California faces Mattie Beil of Nashville in a two of three falls bout winner could earn a future shot at Mildred Burke. Olaf Erickson meets Sailor Watkins in a second two of three falls bout, pitting Watkins rough style against Erickson speed and craft.
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Erickson
Baseball Roundup: Giants, Dodgers, Phillies Win Narrowly
Yesterday's stars include Goody Rosen delivering a pinch hit single with the bases loaded in the ninth to give the New York Giants a 3-2 win over Chicago. Rube Melton outpitched Howie Pollet for Brooklyn in a 2-1 victory, with Hank Behrman’s relief in the ninth. Andy Seminick had four hits and a three run homer to power the Phillies past Cincinnati 8-4. Dave Ferris blanked Cleveland for the Red Sox 4-0 in his 17th win. Virgil Trucks struck out 13 as the Tigers beat the Yanks 6-5 in the twilight game.
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BUMS Widen League Lead In Tight National League Run
In a sharp stride toward the World Series, the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Cardinals 2-1 at Ebbets Field as Howie Pollet took the loss. Dixie Walker sparked a tying rally with a seventh inning single, and Carl Furillo capped it with a ground rule double. The Giants beat the Cubs 3-2 to slip ahead in the NL race, while the Red Sox extended their lead in the American League with a 4-0 win over Cleveland as Virgil Trucks dominated Yanks.
St Louis Wins in 11 over Washington. Phila Beats White Sox 9 2
Two mates on delivered a 6 3 win for St Louis over Washington in 11 innings while Philadelphia chased Frank Papish with a six run seventh to defeat the White Sox 9 2.
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