Ruth’s New York Yankee Uniform Retired at Stadium
The article notes Babe Ruth’s uniform worn in his last Yankee appearance was officially retired and sent to Cooperstown Hall of Fame. Ruth attended the ceremony with other living Yankees as about 50 000 fans cheered the anniversary of Yankee Stadium opening.
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Rotary Lions Civitan clash headlines Civic Softball slate
Rotary meets Kiwanis and Lions face Civitan in a Civic Softball League night program. Unbeaten Rotary will square off with Kiwanis at 7 30 and Lions meet Civitan at 8 30. Manager Bob Hunter confirms games proceeding tonight despite earlier scheduling disputes.
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Rowell Field Grandstand Destroyed by Selma Fire
Fire of undetermined origin yesterday destroyed the entire grand stand of Rowell Field home of the Selma Cloverleafs in the Southeastern League. About 3,500 seats and 2,000 bleacher seats were lost. the field opened in 1926 and no damage estimate was released.
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Georgia Alabama League and Southeastern League scores
In the Georgia Alabama League Valley beat Opelika 3 to 1. Alex City triumphed over Newnan 6 to 4 and Carrollton defeated Tallassee 5 to 0. In the Southeastern League Montgomery won 10 to 1 against Vicksburg while Jackson edged Selma 10 to 9. Gadsden beat Meridian 3 to 2 and Anniston defeated Pensacola 8 to 4.
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Babe Ruth Uniform Retired to Hall of Fame Ceremony
Babe Ruth bade farewell in a ceremony as AL President William Harridge retired his No 3 uniform. Ruth stood on cue in the dugout with Ed Barrow, Dan Topping presented inscribed watches, and Lou Gehrig’s No 4 honored previously.
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Florence Hands Legion A Twin Defeat in Florence
Florence defeated the Decatur American Legion twice by 5-2 and 3-1 as rain hindered the opener. Pitchers Ross Graham and Robert Hudson struggled in the doubleheader, with Hudson briefly sidelined by rain and fatigue before Florence pulled away in the fifth and sixth innings.
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Hogan Wins U S Open Gold Title with Silver Cup
Ben Hogan captures the 1948 U S Open at 276 after a 72 hole record. Ralph Guldahl's 281 mark falls, with Jimmy Demaret and Turnesa posting 278 and 280. Hogan earns $2000 cash and a year with the Silver Cup.
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Elliott Beats Wood To Win Gadsden Tourney
John Elliott of Wilton North Carolina defeated defending champion Walter Wood of Birmingham 1 up to win the Gadsden Country Club invitation golf tournament in Alabama. Wood had earlier beaten Nathan Thacker 3 and 2 in the semi finals while Elliott beat 16 year old Robert Ryder 2 and 1. Ryder was medalist with a 71.
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National League pennant race tightens with Giants Braves
The NL pennant battle narrows to one and a half games separating co leaders Giants and Braves with Cardinals three games back and Philadelphia two and a half behind. Pirates and Cubs win. St Louis tops in a 32,000 crowd as Brecheen closes the nightcap. Yankees beat Indians. A's split with Browns to stay within three games of the AL lead. Tigers sweep Senators to move over .500.
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Memphis Winners Take Two From Barons in SA Games
Memphis Chicks moved to third place in the Southern Association by twin wins over the Birmingham Barons 11-8 and 4-3. Birmingham dropped to fourth as Mobile beat Chattanooga 9-2 and Atlanta and Little Rock split. New Orleans and Nashville also split two.
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Cotton States Tennis Tourney Kicks Off in Sylacauga
About 50 players start first round in the Cotton States tournament in Sylacauga Alabama with 32 men's singles brackets and first round byes for seeds. Seeded players include Donald Fryd Wade Herren Harcourt Waters Leslie Longshore and Andy Payton. Men's doubles begin today and women's division is not included this year. Dick Holroyd and Hamilton Richardson enter the junior division scheduled for June 21 26.
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Tuero Wins Southern Amateur Tennis Title at Memphis
21 year old Jack Tuero of Tulane University defeated Gardner Med of Chicago 5-7 6-3 6-3 6-2 in five sets to claim the 63rd Southern Lawn Tennis Association championship in Memphis amid 95 degree heat.
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Pirates Split doubleheader as Kiner homers twice
Ralph Kiner hit his 16th and 17th home runs to power the Pirates to a 9-2 nightcap win and split the twin bill with Philadelphia after an 8-7 opener. Paul Trout and Virgil Trucks combined for two wins as the Tigers swept Washington 9-3 and 9-2.
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Faulk Wins The Southeastern Golf Title
Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville Georgia defeated Sally Gallatin of Tallahassee in the final of the Tallahassee Women's Golf Association Southeastern tourney. Gallatin led early but Faulk adjusted with her putter and won three and one in the 36 hole final.
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Gadsden and Meridian collide in high scoring exchange
In a tense matchup the Gadsden and Meridian teams traded blows with late inherited runs. Baskin and Stokes led Gadsden while Demoran and Sosh paced Meridian in a game marked by offensive bursts and key pitching exchanges.
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Decatur Florence baseball game summary closes in close finish
Runs batted in by Graham, V. Jones, Sessler, and Richard are noted with Sessler adding a two base hit and Roberts a three base hit. Sacrifices credited to Brins V. Jones and Tanner. Decatur leaves 3 and Florence 3 runners on base. Graham and Challenger strike out twice each. Passed ball by Gandy. Time of game 1 30.
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