Sewanee and Southwestern Rivalry Recalled for Decatur Kickoff
The long rivalry between Sewanee and Southwestern dates to 1899 when Sewanee won 54 to 0. Through 14 meetings Sewanee leads 7–5 with two ties and 1938 saw Southwestern’s 47 to 0 victory. Alumni frequent Decatur for the anniversary as Chas Puckett leads the delegation.
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Fighting Zoo Defeats Dodgers 14-2 in Softball Game
Hoyt Alvis pitched until Culver spoiled the no hit bid with a sixth inning single as the Fighting Zoo crushed the Dodgers 14-2 to take the Red Shield League lead. Schedule notes for Junior League and a watermelon cutting event are announced by Captain Short and Pop Oliver.
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Baseball matchups in early season slate
The American League card lists Chicago at New York two games, Cleveland at Boston two games, Detroit at Philadelphia two games, and St. Louis at Washington, outlining an active schedule without results.
Southern Association Matchups Filmed Across Cities
Southern Association basketball fixture notes list Mobile at Chattanooga Atlanta at Little Rock Birmingham at Memphis and New Orleans at Nashville for two games, outlining the schedule and host cities.
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Alabama Players Report Aug 30
Alabama's Coach Harold Red Drew announced 62 candidates including 22 lettermen invited to report for varsity practice starting September 1. Letters go out this week for August 30 physicals and equipment issues. Photos Tuesday August 31. Season opens September 24 at Tulane Mobile, then Vanderbilt Duquesne Tennessee Mississippi State Georgia. 22 returning lettermen include Steiner Lary White. backs Avinger Neconan Brown Salem Cochran Cadenhead Abston Davis and others.
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Tide
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Rebel Steiner
al Lary
Ed White
Floyd Miller
Bill Theris
Herb. Hannah
Jim Franko
Mike Mizerany
Ed Holdnak
Doug Lockridge
Larry Lauer
Elliott Speed
Pat. O'Sullivan
Butch Avinger
Red Neconan
Jack Brown
Ed Salem
Bob Cochran
Bill Cadenhead
Bill Abston
Charley Davis
Tom Calvin
Eddie Waitkus Improving After Bullets Wound
Philadelphia Phillies star Eddie Waitkus steadily recovers from a bullet wound. Doctors say weight gain is slow and the 28 year old musters only modest appetite. Officials doubt he will play this season but hope he can join the team on the Western trip as a morale booster.
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Indians Rally Past Red Sox 10-6 In Extra Innings
Cleveland trailed 6-6 before four runs in the tenth inning propelled the Indians to a 10-6 victory over Boston. Lou Boudreau was ejected after a dispute over a Pesky triple ruling. Ray Boone homered in the 10th, Vern directed a key two bagger, and Satchel Paige earned his fourth win in relief of Milt? Parnell and Mel Parnell pitched well for Boston.
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Mel Parnell
Ray Boone
Boudreau
Ereen
Micky Vernon
Dom DiMaggio
Vern Stephens
Jim Hegah
Allie Clark
Satchel Paige
al Zarilla
Hegan
Boone
Looney Powers Slip Up Past Rinky Dinks 9 to 5
Looney was the big gun in Slip Up s 9 to 5 victory over the Rinky Dinks at John son s Chapel Saturday. He allowed four safeties while going 3 for 4 with three triples. Looney and Martin carried Slip Up while Wallace and Wallace starred for the Rinky Dinks.
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Hares Show Longer Hind Legs Aid Uphill Sprint
Observation notes that hares accelerate faster uphill due to hind legs longer than fore legs, granting greater propulsion and stride length on inclined terrain.
Erratic Open holes haunt Snead and Locke legends
AP Newsfeatures recalls famous high and low moments in golfOpen histories feature Ray Ainsley with a 19 on hole 16 at Cherry Hills 1938 Willie Chisholm carding an 18 on 17 at Brae Burn 1919 Sammy Snead recalling an 8 at Spring Mill 1939 Lloyd Mangrum said to be tied by Locke after a water obstacle at Tam o Shanter last year The piece contrasts elite players’ frustration with unexpected missteps and the fickleness of sport performance
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Denver
Ray Ainsley
Willie Chisholm
Brae Burn
West Newton
Mass
Sammy Snead
Snead
Spring Mill
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Philadelphia Country Club
Spring Mill Course
Byron Nelson
Craig Wood
Denny Shute
Hillcrest
Bobby Locke
South Africa
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Lloyd Mangrum
Hardwick Wins Skeet Shoot
C G Hardwick Jr regained the skeet title with a perfect score of 25 of 25 in all gauge class and became the first 100 percent scorer in the 20 gauge events. John Sandlin finished runner up with 24 targets. several new gunners joined afternoon events as the club urged timely arrival at 3 pm next Thursday.
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National League scores note tight games and five win marks
National League results include New York 8 Cincinnati 7 in ten innings, Boston at Pittsburgh with rain postponement, Philadelphia 4 Chicago 9 and 3-1, Brooklyn at St Louis night, Chicago 9 New York 2, Cleveland 10 Boston 6 in ten innings, Detroit 11 Philadelphia 0, St Louis 11 Washington 9.
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Probable pitchers listed for tomorrow's major league games
A New Surk lists probable starters for upcoming games. Boston at Pittsburgh pairs Vois Ne and Rickard or Sain with Chambers and Werle or Dickson. New York at Cincinnati features Zabalas and Jansen against Peterson and Raffenberger. Philadelphia at Chicago shows Borony versus Hacker or Dubie. Brooklyn at St Louis matches Newcombe against Staley.
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Dickson
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Jansen
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Raffenberger
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Chicago
Borony
Hacker
Dubie
Ponder Wins Arlington Classic at Arlington Park
Ponder charged from far back to win the Arlington Classic at Arlington Park in Chicago, beating Admiral Lea by three lengths. Capot and Palestinian followed, with Saint Nicholas, Capot, and John’s Joy completing the field amid a crowd of 32,047. Time was 2 1 3 seconds over the mile and a quarter course.
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Ted Atkinson
North Squad Nearly Complete
The Northern all star football squad for the Aug. 19 game with South Alabama is virtually completed at 22 players. Billy Bancroft, Anniston head coach, named two more players and will be assisted by Joe Gann, Fred Payne, and Hal Self. The Southern squad will be named before Aug. 11 practice.
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Allan Crash
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Ramsay
Bill Humphries
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University of Alabama
North Alabama
Joe Gann
Jones Valley
Fred Payne
Favetts
Hal Self
Athens
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Edwin Dupree
Talladega
Dock Godsey
Brilliant
Paul Billings
Shades Caaba
Wayman Gibson
Decatur
Jerry Watford
Gadsden
Dick Greer
Ananiston
Gusards
Archie Carmichael
Deshler
Bill Howell
Pell City
Sam McGhee
Tuscaloosa County
Vernon
Sparks
Guntersville
Guy
Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston College
Unclear matchups show Chicago at New York with zava and players Ku zava and Pierce. Cleveland faces Boston Gardeners McDermott and Lopat. Louis plays Washington with Fannin and Hudson. Detroit meets Philadelphia with Gray Hutchinson Kellver Beissie.
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Hutchinson
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Tennis Tourney Plans Announced
Decatur Rotary Club sponsor Chas Norman chairs the Boys Work Committee as the Decatur Tennis Tournament shapes up for August 29. The Rotary Trophy for men singles plus 31 prizes will be awarded. Five courts will host matches under newly granted Recreation Commission rights. An application blank will run next Sunday on the sport page. Other Rotary members include Billy Duncan and W D. The American automobile industry produced 4 797 650 passenger cars and trucks in 1947.
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Gustine optioned to Los Angeles by Chicago Civs
Frankie Gustine veteran infielder former Pirate and Cubs second baseman, 29, was optioned today to Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast League by the Chicago Civs. He joined Chicago this spring after coming to the Cubs from the Pirates in 1939.
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Chains Wins By A Neck At Saratoga Jamaica Meet
NEW YORK July NF Brookmeade Stable's Chains with Gordon Glisson aboard upset to win the Merchants and Citizens handicap at the closing day card. Chains led from early, beat My Request and High Trend, earning $14,600 for the victory and paying $26.80 to win. Time for 1 3/16 miles was 1 57 3/5. Glisson also rode Greta Green to win the seventh race, giving him a double for the day.
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Harness Races Begin in Maine
Old Orchard Beach Maine July 30 Frank Ervin of Aiken South Carolina won the Grand Circuit Vacationland Trot in straight heats with Oscar Hanover. The one mile Kite Track race was worth 2500 dollars. Saint Clair and Pearl Gantle each ran in the New England Trot. Saint Clair won the 2000 dollar event with a win and place over Pearl Gantle’s win and show.
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Frank Ervin
Aiken
Oscar Hanover
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Pearl Gantle
New England
Snead Seizes Narrow Lead in Western Open Round
Sam Snead shot seven under par 63 to reach 207 through 34 holes, one stroke ahead of Chick Harbert who posted 68 to stand at 202. Lloyd Mangrum and others contended before tough rounds left several tied at 208 as players prepared for the final 18 holes. The field resumes at 10:30 a.m. with a sudden-death playoff possible Monday.
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ST. Paul
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Jimmy Demaret
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Cary Middlecoi
Memphis
Skip Alexander
Lexington
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Michieroff
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Ted Neist
Walla Walla
Wash
Duren” Harrison
St. Andress
Marty Fargo
North Hollywood
Daly
World sugar output tops 33 million short tons in 1947
The world produced more than 33 million short tons of cane and beet sugar in 1947, reflecting broad-based gains across major producing regions. Strong crop yields and expanding processing capacity supported the high production level, with key suppliers including Brazil, India, and the United States contributing significantly to the total.
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