Late Rally Gives Wilson Dam 5-2 Win Over BPOE
Wilson Dam of Florence defeated Decatur Elks 5 to 2 at Legion Field on Sunday. Elks led 2 1 in the seventh before Wilson Dam scored five unanswered runs as Hoyt Grizzard and Easton Jones yielded the runs. Sparkman extended his hit streak with an RBI single in the fifth.
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Baseball results across leagues with rain delays and varied scores
National League results include Philadelphia 5 4 Pittsburgh 2 5 and St Louis at New York postponed by rain. American League games show St Louis 9 4 New York 2 5 and Washington 2 0 Chicago 0 8 in 1st game 18 innings. Southern Association standings feature Atlanta 6 2 and Birmingham 4 1 with multiple close contests. South Atlantic League notes include Charleston 3 Macon 0 and Augusta 17 2 Savannah 8 0. Georgia Florida League scores list Americas 6 Albany 5 Moultrie 13 Cordele 11 Tallahassee 2 5 Thomasville 1 4 Waycross 8 Valdosta 6.
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Clemson and Alabama Lead Third District NCAA Playoffs
In Charlotte Clemson and Alabama head the Third District NCAA Baseball Playoffs opener with Auburn and Virginia as contenders. Clemson’s Joe Landrum faces Auburn’s Willard Nixon while Alabama's Dave Charles battles Thayer Bellis. Charles, a war veteran, has a strong 7-1 record this season.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Share Highlights
Baseball leaders include Mize and Thomson atop runs. DiMaggio leads batting and hits. Slaughter and Ennis pace doubles. Keller tops RBIs. Spahn and Rowe lead wins. HRS by Mize and Keller. stolen bases led by Robinson and Dillinger. top strikeout totals by Newhouser and Feller.
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Cleveland
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Personal car loan offer with local finance agency
Quick private loan proposition for car purchase or trade via local finance agency. Includes full insurance coverage and clear terms. Contact promptly to arrange financing on favorable conditions.
Newhouser and Feller Dominate Weekend Baseball
Hal Newhouser shut out the Red Sox 5-0 after a five win six loss start. Bob Feller blanked the Athletics 2-0 in the second of a doubleheader as Phil Marchildon pitched four hits for the A's. The Yankees overturned St Louis 5-4 in the nightcap. Washington beat Chicago 1-0 after 18 innings. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh split a twin bill with Dutch Leonard and Ralph Kiner contributing key hits.
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Hal Newhouser
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Bob Feller
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Cubs Fall 15 3 to Athens in Contested Game
Decatur Cubs lost to Athens 15 to 3 at Delano Park after Athens piled up fourteen hits while the Cubs made eight errors. Denson Rice starred for Athens, while Austell Bowling yielded the hits. Cubs manager Gradie Roberts said he will seek new players to bolster the lineup.
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Franco Plans Test By Vote In Spain Referendum
Madrid reports Generalissimo Francisco Franco ordered a nationwide referendum on his regime and monarchy, to be held July 6. The law of succession names Franco as chief of state with a future king or regent, and restricts voting to those not imprisoned for political crimes. The underground claims 1.75 million Political offense sentences have been handed down.
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Didrikson Zaharias Wins First British Open Match
Babe Didrikson Zaharias defeats Nimmo of Gullane six and five to win her first match in the British Women's Golf Championship at Gullane Scotland on June 9.
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Marines to Depart Peiping Evacuate China By June
The remainder of the first division of U S Marines stationed at Tientsin will complete its evacuation from China in about 10 days. The first group is slated to depart June 12, a second group on June 16, and the last on June 19.
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Ingalls Shipbuilders drop doubleheader to Reynolds Ramblers
Ingalls fell 5 4 and 1 0 to Reynolds in Sheffield on Sunday. Ross Graham took the loss in game one as Charles Lambert hit a third inning homer for Reynolds. In game two, Herb McElroy allowed three hits and Reynolds won 3 0. Lambert was Reynolds’ only baserunner past first. J Caudill extended his hitting streak to 13 of 15 games for Ingalls.
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Tennessee
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White
Bulgarians Defiant Over Petrov Arrest
Sofia officials branded the arrest of opposition leader Nikolai Petrov as an internal matter despite U S and British warnings that it could have international importance. A government communique rejected foreign interference and upheld Dimitrov's stance.
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Georgi Dimitrov
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Estate of Pearlie Mae Garth probate notice issued
Letters of Administration granted May 23 1947 by Judge T C Almon. All persons with claims against Pearlie Mae Garth deceased must present them within the legal period or be barred. James Garth. May 26 June 2 9.
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Petition to probate will in Morgan County Alabama
Grace Ramey filed a petition to probate the last will of S. J. Ramey deceased in Morgan County Alabama. A hearing was set for June 17, 1947, with notice to Robert R. Ramey of Beaumont Texas and other interested parties. Judge T. C. Almon signed the notice May 24, 1947.
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Probate notice for Edward R. Spurlock estate
Estate of Edward R. Spurlock, deceased, announced for probate under law. Vera M. Spurlock to be served with proceedings. The notice dates referenced are May 31 and June 2, 9, 16.
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Hart Sees Four Americans Contending for Wimbledon Title
Doris Hart, Florida’s top amateur hopeful, predicts a wide open Wimbledon field with four American women able to win the singles crown after Pauline Betz leaves the scene. Hart, 21, notes the summer tourney lineup could feature a scramble among top contenders as she travels from Miami to England for grass-court practice despite persistent rain at Forest Hills.
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Bears and Pelicans Win
Mobile Bears win a doubleheader 3-2 and 1-0 as pitchers shut down Little Rock. New Orleans Pelicans also win twice over Memphis 3-2 in 11 innings and 13-6. Lookouts split with Birmingham 4-3 and 3-1 as Nashville and Atlanta also split two games.
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Trippi Back in Lineup After Shoulder Injury
Atlanta center fielder Charlie Trippi is doubtful starter but may pinch hit in tonight's game with Nashville. He is recovered enough to appear in a pinch hitting role after eight days with a shoulder injury from a diving attempt. Trippi had a .366 average in 40 Southern Association games and drove in a run with a third inning triple as Atlanta fell 8 to 2 to Nashville. He will leave for Chicago Cardinals football workouts in mid August.
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Masterson falters as Senators win 1-0 in 18 innings
Walter Masterson pitched 16 scoreless innings for the Senators against the White Sox but did not get the win in Washington's 1-0 18 inning victory. Early Wynn earned the decision with two innings of relief. Ralph Kiner homered twice, first in the second game to lift Pittsburgh 5-4, and he also hit a solo shot in the first game of the doubleheader in a 5-2 Phillies win.
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Mississippi Schoolchildren Choose Magnolia as State Flower
In 1900 Mississippi schoolchildren selected the magnolia as the state flower confirming a popular choice across the state. The declaration reflected a long standing affection for the magnolia in Mississippi culture and state identity.
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When the first commercial phone exchange opened in New Haven
The 1878 installation of New Haven Connecticut’s first commercial phone exchange introduced the greeting ahoy and hello. The historic moment marks a shift in telecommunication practice and urban adoption of telephone service.
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Yacht Club Meeting Slated At 7 30 Tonight
A special Wheel er Lake Yacht club session is planned for 7 30 this evening at John White Motors First Avenue. All members are urged to attend.
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John White Motors
First Avenue
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