Bears Down Pelicans 6-2
The Mobile Bears beat the New Orleans Pelicans 6-2 to tighten the Southern Association race. Frank Laga earned his seventh win allowing eight hits with five strikeouts and nine Pelicans left on base. Mobile piled nine safeties, seven for extra bases, to secure the win. Chattanooga Lookouts beat the Vols 8-1 to gain ground, while Birmingham shut out Atlanta 4-0.
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Major League Leaders Distill Key NL and AL Stats
National League leaders include Batting Slaughter St Louis 358 Walker Philadelphia 354 Runs Mize New York 48 Thomson New York 38 RBI Mize New York 45 Marshall New York 42 Hits Baumholtz Cincinnati 66 Haas Cincinnati Gustine Pittsburgh 60 Doubles Ennis Philadelphia Baumholtz Gustine St Louis Trips Edwards Brooklyn Cooper New York 4 Home Runs Mize New York Cincinnati 12 Stolen Bases Robinson Brooklyn Jorgeson Boston Haas Cincinnati 7 Strikeouts Blackwell Apop... Branca Pitching Rowe Philadelphia 71 875 Spahn Boston 92 818 American League Batting Boudreau Cleveland
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Nixon Opens for Auburn in Southern Intercollegiate Play
In Charlotte on June 12 Auburn faces Clemson in the opening double elimination clash as part of the Southern Intercollegiate series. Willard Nixon starts for Auburn while Alabama and Virginia meet in the other opener. Freeman is slated to start for Auburn in relief roles if needed.
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Baseball leaders show strong seasons for New York and Boston
DiMaggio leads with a .343 average and 60 hits for New York while Williams of Boston hits 38 RBIs and 13 home runs. Keller of New York drives in 36, and Mullin and DiMaggio pace doubles with 17 and 14 respectively.
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They Did It As Mueller Drives In Three In Reds Win
Ray Mueller hit a bases loaded pinch double to drive in three runs and lift the Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Carl Scheib, Athletics first major league start at age 20, shut out the Tigers 4-0 after Detroit won the opener 7-1.
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Red Sox climb to third as Harris shines in 3-0 win
Mickey Harris allowed seven scoreless innings in his first 1947 start as the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0. Boston earns a third straight win, pulls within 2 1 2 games of the league leading Detroit Tigers, while Detroit and Philadelphia split a doubleheader.
Baseball Results From National and Minor Leagues
National League games featured Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 4 and Pittsburgh 8 New York 7. Chicago 4 5 Boston 0 2. Philadelphia 5 St Louis 4. American League saw Chicago 3 New York 2 in 11 innings and Detroit 7 0 Philadelphia 1 4. Boston 3 Cleveland 0. Washington 4 St Louis 2. Minor leagues tallied multiple results across Southern Association South Atlantic League American Association Texas League Southeastern League and Georgia leagues with numerous pairings and scores including a 22 9 Pensacola over Gadsden and 18 1 Selma over Meridian.
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Alabama Georgia playoff decides state non pro champions
The National Baseball Congress of America announces its state tournament at Bemiston field for fifth straight year to decide the state non professional champions. Alabama and Georgia champions will meet in a playoff to determine who represents the two states in the national Wichita tournament. Entries should be sent to state commissioner John L. Moore in Talla dega Alabama.
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Teddie First in Poll Leads in All Star Balloting
Ted Williams leads the All Star Baseball poll with 13 082 votes as starting lineup balloting continues for the July 8 game at Wrigley Field Chicago. Bobby Doerr passes Joe Gordon for second with 9476 votes to 9083 and Billy Johnson tops Detroit's George Kell for the AL third base spot. Red Schoendienst moves to second in the NL second base race behind Emil Verban after passing Eddie Stanky.
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Multiple Baseball Scores From St Louis Philadelphia and More
Baseball line scores spanning games between Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington and other teams include varied innings results. Notable entries show pitchers and late runs in ties and shutouts with scores ranging from 0 to 11 runs and totals up to 8 and 9 for the victors.
Keene Pasha Wrestling Bout Faces Commission Review
Wednesday night’s match between Charlie Keene and Kali Pasha ends with a disputed decision. Keene led the first fall, Pasha the second, and referee Endlefield awarded the bout to Pasha before promoter Hart-Selle reversed it as Keene pinned Pasha. the Wrestling and Boxing Commission’s ruling is expected by Saturday. Blackely defeated Laye in two of three prelims, and a tag team bout between Nick Carter Herb Welch and Blackely Pasha is scheduled next week.
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Babe Zaharias Forces Tie In British Women’s Amateur
Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Jacqueline Gordon finished the first 18 holes of the British Women’s Amateur Golf Championship tied. Gordon led early but Zaharias won holes 14 and 15 to even, with the last three holes halved. The match resumes after lunch.
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Locke Picked to Win Open
St Louis June 12 Bobby Locke of South Africa opened as favorite for the 47th U S Open at St Louis Country Club where Loyd Mangrum defends the title. Locke aims for the $10 000 purse in a 72 hole test amid threats of scrutinized irons and all the usual drama as a field of top pros tees off.
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Top Softball Showdown in City League Tonight
Tonight at 7 30 Tip-Top faces second place V F W with Earl Paine starting for Tip-Top and Buddy Lovelace likely for V F W In the nightcap Meadow Co lines up against Cooper Ells two of the league s top four teams clash for crucial wins
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Decatur Cubs Clinch 14-4 Victory Over Pryor Field
The Decatur Cubs defeated the Service School of Pryor Field 14 to 4 at Delano Park. Austell Bowling limited Pryor Field to five hits while Cubs hitters totaled eleven. Cubs led 3-0 in the first and exploded for seven runs in the eighth to seal the win with Bowling striking out nine batters.
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