Cubs Grab Win As Reigers Delivers Power Blast
Anaie Reigers, a Bahamas-born shortstop traded from the Giants after swapping cricket for baseball, sparked the Cubs with a bases-loaded single in the fourth inning and a homer in the sixth to beat San Francisco 4-3. The move helped save his spot despite debuting amid a trade and pressure from his former teammates.
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Buds Rebels Are Winners In Flat Softball Action
Buds Minnow Pool defeated Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital 7-2 while the Decatur Rebels rallied past Industrial Uniforms 17-14. Buds out hit 12-10 led by Patterson Johnson and Waldrop with three hits each.
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Twins Rise to Second with 5-2 Win Over Kansas City
The Minnesota Twins climbed to second place in the AL with a 5-2 victory over Kansas City behind Joe Bonikowski and Rich Rollins. New York City’s Yankees solidified first, while Cleveland fell two games back as other MLB results unfolded. Bonikowski, 21, allowed six hits with five strikeouts and no walks, earning his fifth win against four losses.
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Arnold Earley
Ron Kline
al Smith
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Eli Grba
Eddie Fisher
Juan Pizarro
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Senators
Jack Fisher
Chuck Hinton
Billy Hoeft
Pete Burnside
Suspension On Sadecki Is Lifted
In St Louis the Cardinals reconciled with Ray Sadecki after a sideline dispute. Manager Johnny Keane had fined the 21 year old and suspended him for a poor outing against Cincinnati. A closed door meeting with Bing Devine ended the matter and lifted the suspension.
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Prep Baseball Stars On Parade At Birmingham
An all stars double header in Birmingham pairs Jefferson County teams from east and west halves against a state all-star team chosen by major league scouts. Deshler High School coach Max Burleson hopes to unite the state players into a strong unit with minimal practice. Proceeds benefit the Alabama Light Conservation Association.
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Yankees Edge Tigers 3 To 2 in Pony League tilt
In Decatur Pony League the Yankees defeated the Tigers 3-2. Bethune earned the win, Hester took the loss. Owens collected three singles for the Yankees while McDonald had two for the Tigers. Yankees improved to 4-1, tying first place with the White Sox. Tigers stand 2-3.
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Mongolians Use Milk From Many Animals For Food And Therapy
Mongolians milk sheep goats cows camels yaks and mares and turn the yield into yogurt cakes cheese and an alcoholic drink. They also use fermented mare’s milk to treat disease.
Hatcher Leads CC Golf After Day One at Decatur
Florence's Nolan-Hatcher shot a 71 to lead the Decatur Country Club Men's Annual after day one of a three round medal play event. Gil bert Wesley and Jimmy Wiley may challenge today as 31 golfers competed. Theo Compton followed with 72 and several others posted 73s.
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Decatur
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Today’s NBA matchups list across major cities
The schedule shows New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, San Francisco at St. Louis, Los Angeles at Houston. Today’s games include Oklahoma City at Indianapolis, Louisville at Omaha, and Dallas-Fort Worth at Denver.
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Derby and Preakness Winners Meet in Belmont Stakes
New York AP reports the first Derby and Preakness clash since 1956 as Greek Money, winner of the Preakness, and Needles, Derby victor, prepare for the Belmont. The Belmont marks the middle jewel of the Triple Crown with history of past ties and upsets.
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Brewer Early Leader In Golf Classic
Klife Nicklaus jokes Arnie will lead late as 45 beat Arnold Palmer in the first round at Upper Montclair Country Club for the $100,000 Classic. Gay Brewer shot 66 to lead, with Littler and Earl Stewart close. Palmer carded 73 amid a lingering cold. Hawkins and Ragan posted 68s.
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Dave Ragan
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16th Ave and Southside Win In Church Loop
The Church Softball League saw 16th Ave Baptist defeat Brookhaven 21 to 3 in five innings as B Benfield pitched a six-hit game. 16th Ave also had 12 hits with homers by Wright and Weaver. Smallwood took the loss. Southside beat Memorial Drive Methodist 9 to 1 behind Murphy’s three hits and a home run, while McClanahan was the loser and Moore held Memorial to three hits.
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Stuart
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Ernie Broglio
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Julio Gotay
Jim O'Toole
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Jim Pendleton
Norm Larker
Merritt Ranen
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Big Four In Belmont
New York AP notes Belmont Stakes features seven 3-year-olds in a 14 furlong race with a purse of 152,050 and 108,300 to the winner. Contenders include Decidedly Jaipur Greek Money and Crimson Satan. weather forecast partly cloudy with crowds up to 50,000 and CBS coverage 3:30 to 4 p.m. EST.
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Four Way Lead In Austin Golf Open
Gloria Fecht and Sandra Haynie joined Mickey Wright and Jackie Pung atop the Austin Civitan Open after the first round with five under par 69s. Marilynn Smith stood two strokes back at 71, with Judy Kimball Mary Mils and Sherry Wheeler at 72. Haynie sealed her co lead by parring the final hole with an eight foot putt. Bettye Mims was most pleased on site after a hole in one by Danoff on the 12th.
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Linda Lewis and Maureen Crum Face Birmingham Title Match
In Birmingham, Linda Lewis of Florence meets Maureen Crum of Plant City in the women's invitational golf title round at the Birmingham Country Club. Crum defeated Kathy Farrer of Decatur 3 and 1, while Lewis, medalist in a three way playoff, beat Mary Ann Lopez of Miami 3 and 2. Mrs. John Reid of Chattanooga exited in the first round after losing to Crum.
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Decatur
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Miami
Florida Southern
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Chattanooga
Chattanooga Player Wins Dixieland Tennis Title in Birmingham
Chattanooga's Ian Guerry, unseeded, won the boys singles title after a five hour match, defeating top seed Upton Giles of New Orleans 5-7 6-4 6-4. Giles and David Beste of Baton Rouge captured the boys doubles title, beating Adams and Mathes of New Orleans 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the final.
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Phil Adams
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Norman Perry
Los Angeles
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Wade Herren
John Pickens
John Powless
University of Chattanooga
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Colts Pears
Arnold Lefkovits
Mathes
Adams
Alberto Carrero
Stan Pasarell
Puerto Rico
Jack Jackson
Tomboys Softball Opener Set at Delano Park
The Mutual Savings Girls team known as the Tomboys will start their season Saturday night at Delano Park at 7 30. They will host a doubleheader against a visiting team from Anniston.
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Fedora hat named for Sardou heroine Fedora
The casual felt fedora hat origin traces to the 19th century play Fedora by Vitorien Sardou. Popularized for women by Princess Fedora, the style was later adapted for men.
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Records Set In A Play Giants Win Records Set In A Play
The De catur Little League Giants beat the Braves 3-0 in six innings in 45 minutes setting season records. Mike Smith earned the win, Frankie Stevenson the loss with 11 strikeouts. Giants rise to 8-1, Braves 4-4. Orioles beat Yankees 6-2. Indians tied Red Sox 1-1. Cards Cubs rained out.
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Orioles
Yankees
Phil McDaniel
Larry Spivey
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