Pirates near strike threat stalls game with Giants
Pittsburgh faced a potential first union strike as Pirates players threatened to stay in the clubhouse until a bargaining election was agreed. Pirates president Benswanger met with union leader Murphy after a tense day, with thousands in Forbes Field watching a last-minute decision.
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Standings and Scores From Regional Baseball Circuits
National League standings show Chicago 6 New York 5 Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 2 Boston 1 with no games scheduled. American League notes Boston 8 St Louis 8 in 12 innings Detroit 2 Philadelphia 0 Washington 5 Cleveland 1 New York 9 Chicago 6. Southern Association Birmingham 10 Little Rock 5 Nashville 6 Mobile 5 New Orleans 8 Chattanooga 6 in 12 innings. South Atlantic Savannah 7 4 Charleston 6 2 Macon 3 Columbia 1 Jacksonville 7 Augusta 4 Greenville 8 Columbus 6. Georgia Florida Americas 6 Waycross 4 Moultrie 14 Cordele 4 Tallahassee 5 Thomasville 3 Valdosta 6 Albany 5 in 12 innings. Georgia Alabama Opelika 4 2 Tallassee 2 6 Newnan 6 4 Carrollton 2 Lagrange 7 Valley 4
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Transit to Meet Dot's in Softball League Opener
Dot's, undefeated in the first round, opens against Decatur Transit at 7:30 at Delano Park. Meadow Gold, winless in seven, faces Gar rison's in the nightcap. A Transit win and a Garrison win would knot the league lead with Transit a half game back.
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Origin of the expression tying the knot in weddings
The phrase tying the knot derives from priests tying the ends of their stoles around the joined hands of the bride and groom during the ceremony. This customary gesture linked the act of binding to marriage and has persisted in modern language.
Luzana Wins Feature Bout At VFW Card
Luzana, billed as Luzand, a rough wrestler, won the feature match at Benson Field on Wednesday night. He defeated Prince Budui in the first and third falls of the best two out of three, with a six minute thirty two second first fall by body press.
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First Wrestling Match Impresses Local Fan at Benson Field
A female spectator described her debut wrestling event at Benson Field Wednesday night. She noted two large wrestlers surrounded by fans, puffing like steam engines and growling like deer, as they wrestled and hair pulling occurred.
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Wrestling match ends in brawl and disqualification
Ringside fans in a 400-strong crowd disrupted the second fall with folding chairs as Suzana and Budui battled. Budui won the fall in 10 minutes, Suzana claimed the third after eye gouging and a body slam. Wentworth defeated Keene in the semis but Keene was disqualified after eye gouging and slugging the referee.
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Selma pitcher tosses no hit game in Southeast league
Richard Piatik of the Selma Cloverleafs blanked the Jackson Senators 5 to 1 in a no hitter. The Senators’ lone run came on a walk sacrifice and two infield errors. Piatik’s eighth inning rally sealed the win as leaders Pensacola and Vicksburg lost.
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Alabama farm receipts decline in 1945 total
Total cash receipts from Alabama farm products fell seven percent in 1945 from 1944, though the total remained higher than all years except 1944. Livestock income rose about four percent to 86.683 million, crops fell to 172.315 million, government payments dropped from 14.874 million to 9.536 million, totaling 268.534 million versus 291.95 million in 1944.
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Line Scores From Multiple Baseball Games
A compilation of line scores shows Detroit beating Philadelphia 2 to 4, Cleveland losing 2 to 17, Washington upsetting St. Louis 5 to 9, and multiple other MLB results including New York, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Boston games with varied innings and pitchers listed. The report includes box details like pitchers and key players across several parks.
Tigers edge Athletics on Kell Wakefield run
Yesterday's Stars George Kell and Dick Wakefield led the Tigers to a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. Ed Waiters singled with two out and the bases loaded in the ninth to lift the Cubs to a 6-5 victory over the New York Giants. Buster Adams hit a pinch hit single to drive in the winning run for the Cardinals in the ninth as they edged the Boston Braves. Mickey Vernon banged a double and single, scored twice and drove in a teammate as the Senators defeated Cleveland 5-1.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stat Leaders Display
National League leaders include Walker of Brooklyn hitting .370 with 32 runs and Cavarretta of Chicago with 32 runs. St Louis stars Musial and Slaughter lead RBI while Slaughter tops RBIs at 35. Pesky Boston leads batting with .393 and runs with 43. Greenberg and Vernon pace doubles and Williams adds 39 RBIs. Ferris Boston and Beggs Cincinnati tie with 5-0 pitching records.
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Ant instincts rooted in hunger shape behaviors and bonds
The text argues that nearly all ant instincts, including actions resembling love, sacrifice, and bravery, are driven by hunger as the fundamental motive behind these behaviors. It frames hunger as the core force guiding complex ant conduct and social dynamics.
Kush Saves Cubs Victory In Nail-Biter Win Over Giants
Emil Kush, a Chicago native, earned his fourth relief win as the Cubs rallied from 5-1 down to beat the New York Giants 6-5 at Forbes Field. Peanuts Lowrey fueled the comeback, Ed Waitkus delivered the bases loaded single in the ninth, while Brooklyn and St Louis victories kept pace in the standings.
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Ducks Face Shorter Season and Less Bag in 1947
Washington reports a reduced duck hunting season or smaller bag to halt a steep drop in wild duck numbers. Director Albert M. Day of the Fish and Wildlife Service cites a two year average decline near 23 million birds per year and notes migratory waterfowl populations fell from a 1944 peak to 80 million in 1946 while duck hunters rose to 1.69 million.
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Biblical Bible Counts Across Letters Verses and Books
A count details the Bible containing 3 586 489 letters 773 690 words 31 173 verses 1 189 chapters and 66 books. The figures reflect a comprehensive tally across the full scripture.
Americus Tops Waycross Bears 6 4 in Florida League
Americus defeats the Waycross Bears 6 to 4 behind Chuck Dommer nine hits as the Bears see late rallies stifled. Valdosta edges Albany Cardinals 6 5 in 12 innings. Moultrie routs Cordele 14 4 with 12 runs across two innings. Tallahassee beats Thomasville 5 3 aided by Tigers errors.
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Augusta Tigers Bite Dust In Jacksonville Setback
Savannah Indians and Greenville Spinners moved within sight of Augusta as Augusta lost to Jacksonville 7-4. The Indians swept Charleston 7-6 and 4-2, while the Spinners beat Columbus 8-6 to close the gap. Macon edged Columbia 3-2 as a 3,874 crowd watched. Savannah opened with a three run seventh in the first game.
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Waycross Pitcher Sets Fast Pace In Georgia League
Guin Cronic, a 23-year-old left hander with the Waycross Bears, has emerged as a top Georgia Florida League pitcher. Navy veteran Joe Cronic joined three weeks ago and won four straight decisions with strong showings including a 6-hitter, two-hitter, and four-hitter, totaling 37 innings with 18 hits allowed and 4 runs while striking out 13 against Valdosta.
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Atlanta Crackers aim for attendance record on home stand
The Atlanta Crackers open a 19 game home streak aiming to beat their 1935 record. In 1935 the club drew 330,795 total with about 4 300 per game. After 25 games this year they have 131,097 in attendance, an average of 6,554 per date so far.
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Observers Split on Billy Conn Training Session
Three observers at Billy Conn's training in Greenwood Lake New Jersey on May 6 offered divergent views. Al Hoosman praised his sharpness but remained unconvinced overall while Abe Attell questioned Conn's skill noting deficiencies especially in feinting.
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Time Will Tell and Conn Camp Insights in Sugar Ray Louis Camp
Sugar Ray Robinson said Louis can improve quickly if his timing returns and noted Louis’ current conditioning. Conn’s camp hints Billy Conn is ready to fight soon, aiming to be under 180 pounds after weighing 182, planning multiple 12 round sessions. Auburn adds Albert Werner to its football staff.
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Pop) Werner
Pelicans Rally Past Lookouts in 12 Inning Thriller
The New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 6-0 deficit to beat the Chattanooga Lookouts 8 to 6 in 12 innings. The Pelicans pounded 13 hits, scoring two runs in the twelfth to seal the win as Nashville moved into second place with a 6 to 5 win over Mobile. Birmingham beat Little Rock 10-5. Memphis was idle. Tonight’s games: New Orleans at Chattanooga, Little Rock at Birmingham, Nashville at Mobile, Memphis at Atlanta.
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Morrow and Green Awarded Trophies at Alabama Graduation
Hugh Morrow of Birmingham and Jack Green of Centre received honors at the University of Alabama graduation exercises. Morrow, a multi sport sophomore, won the W Hugo Friedman award for best all around athlete. Green, a former football guard, received the Jimmie Moore memorial trophy for the highest scholastic average among A club members.
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Duke Engineer Graduates in Four Years Sets Record
A Duke student becomes the first in school history to complete an engineering degree in four years. The feat showcases accelerated coursework and strong performance across required majors and labs, signaling a notable pace for engineering education.
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