Dot's Slash Disco's Lead In City Soft League
Tonight at 7:30 Raiders face Dot's and at 9:00 Liberators meet Courtland as the final half of the City Soft League week opens with Dot's a half game ahead of Disco. Standings show Dot's 55 percent behind Shipbuilders, league title decided by a three digit percentage. Dot's 5 Brothers 3. Disco Liberator game ruled no contest at 10-3 after time limit. Flyers forfeited to Austinville 2-0.
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Ato and Stull spark offense as streaking team leads Libera tors
Ato and Stull singled to start a scoring burst. Cisco, trailing 1-0 after one inning, delivered power with five runs in the second, one in the third, three in the fourth, and one in the fifth to push the lead to 10-1 through four and a half innings before the game was called with the Liberators at bat and two runs across with runners on first and second.
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Southern Association Scoreboard Sees Braves Lead Upbeat Standings
In the Southern Association Atlanta leads with 80 wins and a .682 pace while Chattanooga and New Orleans trail. Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, and Little Rock show mixed results with several games noted as completed or postponed. Little Rock at Birmingham is postponed. Cincinnati beat St. Louis 5 to 0 in the National League. American League had no games scheduled.
Charlie Blanton Promoted to Staff Sergeant in India Burma Service
Charlie M. Blanton son of Mrs. Sally Blanton of Trinity has been promoted to staff sergeant. He serves as ammunition supply technician in the India Burma air service command unit awarded the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for superior duties. He attended Decatur high school and entered the Army in February 1942. His wife Ruby lives in Trinity.
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Cochrane Stops Eddie Miller in Second Round Knockout
Freddie Red Cochrane world welterweight champion knocked out Eddie Miller of St Louis in 55 seconds of the second round in Atlanta. Cochrane, a Navy veteran after three years service, said his timing is off but punches harder and noted he taught self defense to about 200000 enlisted men during overseas duty.
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Holmes Extends NL Batting Lead Amid Braves Hot Streak
Tommy Holmes of Boston overtook Mel Ott of New York for the NL batting lead with 14 hits in seven straight Braves games, raising his average to .386. Mel Ott slipped to second at .371, with Cuccinello leading the American League at .349.
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Pitt Coach Shaughnessy Refines Freshman Football Roster
Clark Shaughnessy introduced Pitt’s 34 freshmen at spring practice and outlined plans to restore Pitt football while noting that wartime duties take priority over the sport. He framed the task as rebuilding with available players during the duration of the war.
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Walters Struggles as Cardinals Lose Ground in N L
Bucky Walters, once a top winner, loses form for the St. Louis Cardinals amid lineup changes. With Musial, Walker Cooper in the Navy and Lanier in the service, Walters struggles in three starts, suffering two knockouts and a confrontation with umpire Lou Jorda. Barrett shines as the Cardinals win 5-0 to climb into the first division, 2.5 games behind the Mets.
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Mary Morgan Is Honored At Surprise Party
Miss Mary Morgan of Trinity 1 was feted Saturday evening at her home in a surprise party. Attendees included Mavene Morgan Ottis Cartee Pauline Whitlock Austin Standridge Opal Speegle Sherman Kirby Celler Yates James Morgan Audie Posey Arnold Morgan Louise Burnett Hoyt Lee Retha Hardin Herbert Cartee Wilma Morgan Ferold Segars Claire Hardin Paul Yates Mutt Lee Bill Bell Alfred James W. M. Rose Junior Whitlock Carl Morgan Grady Dotson Billy Letson Thomas Whitlock J B Dotson Claudie Terry Paul Morgan Spencer Hardin Floyd Posey Burl Morgan Mitchell Whitlow Frank Dotson Aldean Morgan Floyd Lang Howard Morgan Leon Dotson John L. Morgan.
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Homecoming Day Observed by Liberty Church of God
The Liberty Church of God will observe Homecoming Day on June 24 with all day services and a dinner for returning service members. A welcome home is planned with special singing and speaking. Rev. W W Owens of Morgan City invites all to attend.
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Two Negroes Sought in Death of 75-Year-Old Man
Police search two Black men in Birmingham for the killing of Thomas Leslie, 75, who died after being struck by a truck they rode in and alleged to have attempted a robbery. Leslie worked for the city park and recreation board and was injured May 12. In the Middle Ages jewelry was developed in monastic workshops and by town jewelers.
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New York Sports Roundup Mentions Mississippi State ties and boxing
A collage of sports notes covers Mississippi State ties to Red Sox catcher Fred Walters and a Pee Wee Armstrong pass, boxing futures for Vinnie Larkin, plans for the San Francisco Olympic Club to attend national AAU track, and notes on local venues and possible wartime shifts in track and racing venues.
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Zollo Battles Ecker in Indiantown Bout
Peter Zollo a Providence soldier heavyweight class challenged Enrique Ecker. The 200 pounder spotted the much taller opponent a foot in height and 120 pounds in weight. Chicago Cardinals tie to Navy service future noted.
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Lookouts Drop Pels in Southern Standings
Atlanta led the league as Chattanooga Choo Choo moved up to No 2 by routing New Orleans 14 to 2. New Orleans fell to third while Atlanta beat Mobile 7-5. Nashville beat Memphis 8-3. Little Rock's game with Birmingham was washed out.
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Gap Pa Military Reservation Defeats Big Boy
A brief item notes Gap military reservation scored a decisive win over the Big Boy, signaling a notable victory in a regional contest. The report highlights the military unit's performance and the unexpected result for local readers.
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