Navy Ensign Don Whitmire to Stay With Service Career
Ensign Don Whitmire, a former Alabama and Navy football star, says he will not pursue professional football. He plans to remain in the United States Navy, valuing his education and service, and foresees a future coaching role within the Navy.
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Lost Brown Billfold Reported in December at Deca Tur
A brown billfold lost on a Saturday at Deca Tur is urged to be returned to Bobbie Daniel at 1223 Fourth Avenue. Call 1660 W for contact.
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Cubs win sixth straight behind Chipman shutout
The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to six with a 2-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bob Chipman pitched the shutout, allowing five hits, while Rex Barney started for the Dodgers and lasted six innings. The Cubs tallied in the second on walks and a single, then Vin Rickert homered in the fourth. Cincinnati beat Boston 4-2 as Ed Heusser earned his fifth win. Johnny Mize cleared the bases for a 5-3 New York victory over Pittsburgh.
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Murphy Says Guild Has Not Died Yet
Murphy leader of the American Baseball Guild says Pittsburgh players did not strike last night to end the guild. He notes the action was a one night protest and does not mean the guild will never call a strike again.
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DOTS JUMPS INTO TOP SPOT
Tuesday schedule features Meadow Gold vs Transit at 7 30 and Dot s against Garrison s at 8 45 Jumps into top spot hints at a busy local card with rivalries on display
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Transit and Dot's win in City Softball League Friday night
Transit bested Namies 13-1 as Gervis Moore set a league strikeout record with 15 over seven innings. Dot's edged the Raiders 4-3 in a one-run affair as Callahan belted a three-run homer and Jackson, Love, and Jones contributed key hits in a 4-0-1-3 inning spread.
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National baseball gambling scare prompts strong league action
President Bramham of the National Association orders minor league clubs to act decisively against gambling in parks. He warns that failure to clamp down could lead to forfeiture of franchises and emphasizes protecting fans and the game, with clubs urged to consult attorneys and use all legal avenues.
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Scottsboro thumps Ingalls 13 to 3 on home field
Scottsboro bats 14 hits and builds a 12 to 1 lead by the fifth inning to rout Ingalls 13 to 3. Proctor and T Thomas lead Scottsboro with three hits each, while Bolding and Clark double for Ingalls in a game highlighted by a long early rally.
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Probable Major League Pitchers by Matchups Today
National and American league matchups list probable starters for twin bill games. Names include Reynolds Black Chandler Page Trout Hutchinson Harris Ferris Potter Gatehouse Marchildon Haynes Lopat Haefner Leonard Kennedy Joyce Heintzelman Ostermuller Sain Johnson Andrews Blackwell Lombardi Schmitz Judd Rowe Burkhart Wilks Brazle
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Broadcasters seek peace talk with Petrillo
The National Association of Broadcasters sent a new invitation for a peace powwow with AFM President James C. Petrillo. Petrillo told the AFM convention in St. Petersburg that he would halt radio network music broadcasts if the Supreme Court upholds the Lea bill imposing penalties for coercion against broadcasters.
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Braddock backs Conn in Louis showdown at Yankee Stadium
Former heavyweight champion James J Braddock endorsed Conn for the June 19 bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Braddock cited Conn’s conditioning and noted age differences, recalling his own title trajectory from 30 to 32.
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Standings and scheduled games across leagues
Standings listed for the National League and multiple minor leagues with teams and records. Atlantic region games show Philadelphia at St Louis and Southern Association matchups Memphis at Atlanta and New Orleans at Chattanooga, plus postponed rain in Montgomery at Jackson and Selma at Vicksburg. Meridian defeated Anniston 12 to 4 and Gadsden beat Pensacola 4 to 2.
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Vicksburg
Florida Boy Advances to Cotton States Final Four
Fort Lauderdale star Buddy Behrens reached the junior division semi finals by defeating Steve Potts of Memphis 6 0 after earlier beating Walker of New Orleans 6 3. Don Merritt and Dick Holroyd moved into the doubles final, and Joe Simms and Allen Wickersham reached the boys singles semi finals with victories over Wagner, Harris Asbury.
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