Barons Top Newcomers in Topsy-Turvy Southern Loop
Barons defeat Nashville 4-2 as Marv Rackley belts a three-run homer for Birmingham to spark a see-saw pennant race. Mobile Bears stay atop after Bob Ludwick pitches a six hitter over Little Rock, Chattanooga beats Atlanta 5-2, Memphis wins 2-1 over New Orleans, and Birmingham makes a pair of trades signing Dick Young and Walter Lanfranconi while sending Dave Cyrus and Dale Lynch away.
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Johnny Sain Wins Again for the Yanks in Victory Over White Sox
Yankee veteran Johnny Sain earned a 6-4 win over Chicago as New York extended its lead in the pennant race. Early Wynn pitched well for Cleveland, and Brooklyn widened its NL lead with a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh as Gil Hodges drove in the final runs.
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Coffee Wins Play Lanier Coffee Clinches Crown in Alabama Finals
Coffee of Florence will face Sidney Lanier in the state high school baseball finals in Montgomery. Coffee beat Gadsden 14 to 6 to win the upstate crown. the series ends in Florence next Tuesday if needed as a best two of three.
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Yesterday's baseball results and today schedule
Yesterday Chattooga defeated Atlanta 5 to 2. Memphis beat New Orleans 2 to 1. Birmingham won 4 to 2 over Nashville. Mobile prevailed 4 to 2 against Little Rock. Today Atlanta visits Chattanooga, New Orleans plays Memphis, Birmingham hosts Nashville, and Mobile travels to Little Rock.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games listed
The summary lists completed results New York 6 Chicago 4 Cleveland 5 Boston 0 Detroit 12 Philadelphia 2. It also notes future matchups St Louis at New York Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia and Chicago at Washington with no Cleveland at New York or other additions.
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Baseball scores and upcoming matchups in early season
Chicago 3 New York 1 Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 0 Boston 8 St Louis 3. Upcoming games: Boston at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis.
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Two Softball Tilts Set For Tonight
City Softball League resumes after rain with two games on the slate. Chemstrand faces Decatur Merchants at 7 30 p m and another matchup follows with a second pairing.
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Indians Travel To Florence For Road Test
Decatur Indians head to Fair Park in Florence aiming for a third straight win over the Florence Raiders. Manager Red Caudill may start Charlie Goodin or John Meadows with Pete Parahanick as a backup. Florence adds new players and is described as improved.
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Coleman Suffers Seventh Straight Loss in South Atlantic League
Three time ex big leaguer Joe Coleman pitched well with Savannah as Macon Peaches won 2-0 behind Stan West who also allowed four hits. Augusta Tigers extended its losing streak to seven with a 7-2 defeat to Jacksonville. Columbia Reds beat Columbus 4-1. Charleston Rebels won 3-2 over Montgomery. Everett Johnson homered for Columbia as Barney Martin won his eighth decision.
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Wolverine to Meet Hicks Chevrolet in Second Tilt
The Wolverines prepare for a second tilt against Hicks Chevrolet, aiming to secure a win and improve their standing in the series. The matchup follows an earlier contest, with both teams seeking momentum.
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Curtis Cup Opens As U S Foursomes Face Britons
Muirfield Scotland hosts the seventh Curtis Cup as the United States team begins two day two ball foursomes.captains and players: Dot Kirby Grace De Moss Claire Doran Marjorie Lindsay Polly Riley Pat O Sullivan with opponents Frances Stephens Elizabeth Price Mora Paterson. United States seeks its first cup victory in the ongoing competitive history.
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Jersey Joe Walcott Seeks Validation After Title Defense
Jersey Joe Walcott retained the world heavyweight title with a 15 round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles in Philadelphia. He argued the victory proves he is the rightful champion after last summer's Pittsburgh knockout, insisting his win settles doubters about his title claim.
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Walcott Keeps World Title After Tough Charles Rematch
Jersey Joe Walcott won a close decision over Ezzard Charles at Municipal Stadium to defend his heavyweight crown. The 38 year old’s victory came despite a late rally by Charles who suffered a cut and bruises. The fight drew 21,599 fans for a gross gate of 210313 with TV rights adding 175000. Walcott and Charles both earned about 92000 each from their 30 30 purse split.
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Hicks Chevrolet to Host Doubleheader With Long Lewis Hardware
Hicks Chevrolet softballers host Long Lewis Hardware from Bessemer in a Birmingham district double header at Delano Park. First game starts 7 30. Ed Wells likely to pitch the opener with McClanahan or Alvis in the nightcap. Starting Hicks lineup includes Taylor C Jones 1B Allen 2B Jack 3B Love SS Wallace LF Lovelace RF.
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Contender Bout Attracts Big Money Talks
Marciano and Matthews are prime attractions for a September championship showdown. Norris and Bocchicchio estimate a bout with either fighter could bring in over a million dollars, with television rights included.
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Golfers chase par in Montgomery Country Club tourney
Sports brief notes Marshall Carlson of Miami, 1951 champ, aiming to repeat as he leads a field including Huntsville’s Harry Webb and Birmingham players Elbert Jemison and Paul Stapp in the Montgomery Country Club tournament.
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