Rowe Hit by Flying Bat in 15 Inning Phillies Win
In Philadelphia, the Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2 to 1 after a 15 inning nightcap with Rowe struck by a flying bat. Stan Musial broke his bat in the sixth inning, a fragment hitting Rowe on the elbow. Dickson continues winless this season despite late relief.
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Vols Climb to Third After 4-1 Win at Atlanta
Rube Walker earned his 11th and 12th home wins as the Nashville Vols beat Atlanta 4-1. Walker tied the game with a fourth inning homer, drove in the go ahead run with a sixth inning sacrifice fly, and added a second homer in the eighth. George Diehl suffered a 10-2 loss as New Orleans and Mobile fell behind Nashville in the Southern Association standings.
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Walker Moves Into The Lead In Batting Averages
Harry Walker tops both leagues with a .383 average after a .500 week. DiMaggio and Boudreau sit tied for American League lead at .356 while Slaughter Mize and Haas hold other top spots. McQuinn Kell Kell and Mullin round out the first five as Spence trails.
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Nimitz Receives Alabama Honor After Graduation Address
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz spoke at the University of Alabama commencement urging understanding of forces for peace and warning against abandoning ideals. He received an LLD degree for devoted wartime service as Tuscaloosa crowds listened.
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Morgan students enroll at Alabama College Montevallo
Several Morgan county agents are enrolled at Alabama College at Montevallo. The list announced to Gey includes Mary Louise Alexander Jo Hamilton Eliza beth Heflin and others.
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Giants Rally Past Pirates 13 10 In NL Thriller
The New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13 to 10 as Walker Cooper delivered two home runs and five RBIs. The win, coupled with Cincinnati’s win, moved the Giants into first place in the National League.
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Legion Post 15 Nominates 11 Candidates for Year
Reports from two nominating committees and floor nominations at American Legion Post 15 at the Legion home on Bank Street list 11 candidates for seven offices for the coming year. Voting set for Monday June 23 with all members urged to attend. Commanders Fred Robinson Jimmy Williams Butler P A Hine first vice Bill Evans John Smith second vice Billy Hine Clifford Green third vice Joe Ragsdale adjutant Tom Harvey finance Leo Wright chaplain Rev John Troxler.
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Major League Leaders in National League and American League
National League leaders include Slaughter and Mize in several categories with high batting averages and runs. Pitching leader Spahn posts a 9-1 record while Rowe stands 7-1. American League top batting is Boudreau, with DiMaggio pacing runs and hits, and Kennedy leading in several categories while DiMaggio also tops in doubles and RBI.
Baseball and hockey scores from regional games and stats
Linescores show New Orleans, Mobile, Nashville, Atlanta and other teams with varying runs and innings. Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and St. Louis results appear with pitchers and lineups listed. Potatoes distributed in Montgomery include 17 000 pounds from Foley Alabama to local institutions via the county and marketing association.
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Baseball stats excerpt with team and player leaders
Report lists top performances: Home runs Keller 13 Williams 12. Triples Philley 14, Lehner 5. Stolen bases Dillinger 14 Philley 9. Strikeouts Newhouser 77 Feller 75. Pitching Shea 1 0.875 Hutchinson 51 0.833.
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Softball Presidents and Managers Meet Over League Rules
The City Softball League managers and president met to decide league actions. They ruled that Decatur Transit and Williams Auto losses would not count against Hartselle, with those games to be replayed later. Umpires gain full authority to eject players for arguing decisions.
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Darleen Green and Stein Open Tonight’s Softball Schedule
Tonight at 7:30 Darleen and Green Stein face off as Decatur Softball fans watch two Ss teams in the league. At 8:30 V F W meets Dots in a rematch from the season’s prior game. Probable starters include Buddy Love for V F W and Gervis Moore or Tom Collins for Dots.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues For Various Matches
Baseball results show St Louis 4 1 over Philadelphia 1 2 in 15 innings, New York 13 Pittsburgh 10, Boston 1 Chicago 0, Cincinnati 9 Brooklyn 6, Chicago 9 New York 8, Philadelphia 11 Detroit 3, Boston 7 Cleveland 5, St Louis 1 Washington 0. Southern Association Nashville 4 Atlanta 1, Birmingham 10 Chattanooga 2, New Orleans 7 Memphis 5, Mobile 5 Little Rock 0. South Atlantic League Columbia 9 Jacksonville 8 Columbus 7 4 Greenville 6 1 Macon 7 1 Charleston 5 15 Augusta 21 Savannah 6. Eastern Wilkes Barre 10 Albany 8 Williamsport 7 Binghamton 2 Elmira 0 2 Utica 1 3 Scranton 3 9 Hartford 1 6 Georgia Alabama Albany 8 Americus 4 Moultrie 5 Cordele 4 Thomasville 17 Tallahassee 5 Valdosta 6 Waycross 4 Southeastern Vicksburg 4 Anniston 2 Selma 2 Jackson 0 Montgomery 7 Meridian 1 Gadsden 9 Pensacola 8 Georgia Alabama Opelika 20 Griffin 8 Lahett 7 Carrollton 4 LaGrange 8 Tallassee 2 Alexander City 4 Newnan 3 11 innings.
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Murray Named to State Board of Industrial Relations
W Bonneau Murray Jr of Montgomery has been named to a six year term on the board of appeals for the State Department of Industrial Relations. Gov James E Folsom appointed him to succeed Walter J Knabe whose term expired, with Murray to represent the public on the board.
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Williams Tops Early All Star Vote in Chicago Poll
Ted Williams led the ballot in the second tabulation of the all star vote sponsored by the Chicago Tribune and numerous newspapers and stations. Williams received 948 of 2 365 ballots. Pitchers to be chosen by managers for the July 8 game at Wrigley Field. Dixie and Harry Williams among early favorites. Lou Boudreau slipped to second as Luke Appling rose.
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