Smokies Split with Birmingham. Dunn Hits Two Homers
Cecil Dunn slugged his seventh and eighth homers as the Knoxville Smokies beat Birmingham 9 3 and 14 5 in a doubleheader. The wins lift Buddy Lewis’s crew to second place, a half game behind Memphis, as Birmingham falls to fourth. 6,034 fans watched the Knoxville games.
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Yale Coach Red Rolfe Pushes College Baseball Group
In New York June 53, Red Rolfe proposes forming a national college baseball coaches association akin to football and basketball groups. The plan aims to boost interest, support spring practice balance, counter pro scouts, and help coaches improve without overhauling rules.
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Rickey Run Down Play and Shaughnessey Baseball Tactics
Critic notes forgotten baseball finer points from Rickey to Shaughnessey. He recalls Rickey’s run down trick, Shaughnessey’s memory of the play, and a pennant season shaped by pitching and fielding. He questions college coaches' awareness of throwing technique and fast ball control.
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Baseball coaching reform urged by Western Michigan booster
Hom er Dunham criticizes colleges and high schools for giving inexperienced coaches. He says few understand the game or develop players and notes potential in forming a cooperative group like Rolfe proposed to drive improvements if interested individuals unite.
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Black Barons Sweep Stars and Black Yankees In Shutout Twinbill
Birmingham Black Barons hammered the Philadelphia Stars 9 0 and shut out the Black Yankees 13 0 at Yankee Stadium drawing about 12 000 fans. Al Gipson blanked the Stars allowing two hits while Don Bankhead pitched the second shutout. Art Wilson led with six hits in eight at bats.
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Pensive Beaten by Bounding Home in Belmont Stakes Upset
In New York Bounding Home an $34.70 outsider defeats Pensive the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner in the Belmont Stakes. Conn McCreary rode Pensive and faced criticism for early move too soon as Bounding Home wins by a half length. Crowd of 34,233 includes trainer Ben Jones and other owners amid postrace commentary.
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Sit-up Champ Sets Navy World Record Claim
Ill June 3 Able Seaman Bill Froehlig 18 from Kingsford Mich claims a world sit-up record after 5 555 in three hours five minutes with a drop of nearly five pounds. Navy disputes his mark noting Sergeant Edward A Beranek reportedly did 6 034 at Yale May 4.
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Red Sox Take Flyers By 5 3 in Southern Airways Game
The Southern Airways Red Sox beat the Courtland Flyers 5 to 3 on the home field. Pieper's infield grounder led to a ruling on bases after a bad throw, while O Conner struck out six and Elbert twelve. Umpires were Sgt Bodner and Ray Pepper. box score shows Courtland 3 runs 5 hits 5 errors, Southern Airways 5 runs 5 hits 3 errors.
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Baseball Standings From The National American And Association Leagues
National League standings show Pittsburgh at 9-7 and New York 4-4 with Chicago 6-8 and Brooklyn 5-8 in a doubleheader called at dusk due to darkness. Cincinnati sits at 1-7, Boston 0-3, St. Louis 4-0, Philadelphia 2-1, amid weather notes on games shortened or postponed. American League lists Chicago 6-9 and Washington 5-1 with first game going 10 innings, Philadelphia 4-3, St. Louis 3-4 in a 10 inning second game, New York 6-3, Cleveland 4-4, Detroit 2-1, Boston 1-5. American Association reports Milwaukee 20-4, Indianapolis 3-2, Louisville 11-11, Kansas City 4-2, Minneapolis 16, Toledo 9 with second game postponed by rain and Columbus 1, St. Paul 1 with ermd of 17th rain and further postponements.
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Southern Association standings brief
Knoxville 8-14, Birmingham 3-5, New Orleans 14-9, Nashville 5-6, Memphis 12-0, Atlanta 5-2, Little Rock 6-3, Chattanooga 6-4. Team records listed with recent results and overall marks.
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Senators On Losing Spree After Rough Road Swing
The Washington Senators plunged to nine losses in ten games on a brutal road trip through Chicago Detroit and St Louis as they prepare for a five game set with Connie Mack’s Athletics in Philadelphia. Ed Garnett and Tom Turner sparked Chicago’s wins while Cleveland and New York posted mixed results.
Britt May Take Coaching Job After Medal Honor
Capt. Maurice Footsie Britt returning to Fayetteville for the University of Arkansas commencement said he may accept a coaching or sports writing job on discharge from the Army. He distinguished himself as a football star and student at the campus.
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Mighty Mite Aims For World Crown At NCAA Meet
Buddy Young Illinois freshman mite heads to Milwaukee for the national collegiate championships. He will seek four event wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes the broad jump and the low hurdles, a feat last achieved by Jesse Owens.
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None of His Offers Decided Until Medical Discharge
The statement indicates that decision on offers will wait until a medical discharge is issued. It notes that no firm action will occur until official health clearance is provided. The wording centers on timing and procedural condition affecting offer decisions.
Moose visits Augusta airport and city streets again
A 600 pound cow moose toured Augusta yesterday after inspecting the local airport. The animal wandered through city streets scattering Sunday pedestrians while residents observed the unusual sight. Nearby reports note garlic cooking with green beans providing a new flavor to meals.
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