Sparkman’s Two Homers Lift Indians Past Russellville 5 2
Chick Sparkman slugged two home runs and a single driving in four as the Decatur Indians defeated the Russellville Travelers 5-2 on their field. George Burns earned the win in relief after four innings of McGarr, Burns limited the Travelers to two hits and one run. Sparkman hit a first inning homer then again in the sixth to seal the victory as Decatur moves 2-1 in the series with plans to travel to Columbia, Tennessee, and end the swing Friday back at Legion Field versus the Florence Raiders.
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Fight Reset For Tonight In New York
Forecasts of clear weather uplift Louis and Savold as their 15 round fight resumes at the Polo Grounds after a postponement. Louis weighs 211 1 4 pounds and Savold 190 as crowds and gate hopes ride on the final decision to fight tonight or move to Madison Square Garden.
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Qualifying Rounds Open for Selma Country Club Tourney
Qualifying rounds begin today in the 23rd annual Selma Country Club Invitational Golf Tournament in Selma Alabama. After scores and pairings are set, match play starts Friday with the championship round slated for Sunday. Defending champion Ed Brown of Montgomery heads a strong field including Gilbert Wesley Fort Jackson Harry Pritchett and Lewie Crisman.
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U S Open Starts Play In Michigan
The U S Open opens at Oakland Hills in Birmingham Michigan with 162 competitors including Ben Hogan Sammy Snead and Bobby Locke in the 72 hole event. Prize money rises to 15000 with 4000 to the winner and 125000 in testimonial value.
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Decatur Tigers Host Monsanto Red Sox At Legion Field
The Decatur Tigers host the Monsanto Red Sox from Columbia Tennessee tonight at 8 at Legion Field. Decatur won a close game against this team last Sunday. Manager Jackson lists one top pitcher ready, with buses leaving Vine and McCartney at 7 30 and East Side Park at 7 45.
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Southern Association Scores From New Orleans Chain
New Orleans 6, Chattanooga 8. Mobile 5, Nashville 2. Birmingham 13, Memphis 8. Atlanta 7, Little Rock 4. Results reflect a slate of league games with multiple teams posting varied totals.
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Somber Rain Stalls MLB Cards Across League
The Associated Press reports Boston defeated Detroit 2 to 0 in the American League. Posts show St. Louis at New York and several games postponed by rain including Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
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National League Scores and Weather Postponement
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 5 to 0 and New York beat Cincinnati 5 to 2 while Brooklyn won 7 to 4 over St Louis. Boston at Pittsburgh postponed by rain. A stray fact notes a polar bear swimming a 40 mile strait.
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Milwaukee vs Louisville long game noted with extra innings
American Association results show Milwaukee 1 Louisville 4 in a late ten inning clash. Columbus edged Minneapolis 4 to 3. Other games were postponed.
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South Atlantic League Scores Highlight Sunday Play
Columbus defeats Jacksonville 7 to 4 while Augusta tops Charleston 6 to 2. Macon beats Columbia 2 to 0. Savannah vs Montgomery postponed due to unplayed game.
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Regional Baseball Scores From Georgia Alabama Florida Leagues
Eastman 6 Fitzgerald 2 Douglas 2 Jesup 1 Hazlehurst Baxley 6 Dublin 3 Headland 5 Dothan 4 Tallahassee 8 Panama City 3 Enterprise at Ozark postponed by rain Alexander City 7 Opelika 6 Rome 11 Griffin 9 LaGrange 4 Valley 1 Albany 3 Valdosta 2 10 innings Americus 4 Waycross 2 Cordele 3 Tifton 2 Brunswick 3 Moultrie 2 Houston 43 Fort Worth 3 1 first game 11 innings Dallas 9 San Antonio 4.
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Southern Nut Plays VFW at 7 30 In City Softball League
VFW faces Southern Nut in the opening 7 30 game in the city softball league. Wolverine meets Decatur Nursery in the second tilt. This is the last night of regular play in the first half with Friday and next week reserved for makeup games after Tuesday rainouts.
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Dodgers Top Cardinals 7 4 On St Louis Field
Brooklyn leads the circuit by six games after a 7 4 win over the St Louis Cardinals in a West coast trip start. Duke Snider delivered a three run homer to break a 3 3 tie in the fifth as Eddie Roberts and Robin Roberts worked the shutout for four Phillies runs.
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ODAY Is Bie New York at Cincinnati
Boston at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Chicago. Brooklyn at St. Louis.
Night Atlantic football pairings over five games
Five night games featured matchups: Atlanta at Little Rock, New Orleans at Chattanooga, Birmingham at Memphis, Mobile at Nashville.
Five NBA Tonight Matchups Highlight Saturday Card
St Louis visits New York while Detroit plays Boston and Cleveland faces Philadelphia in a slate of evening games. Chicago hosts Washington with a 2 night twi light start.
Tomorrow's Schedule for Tonight's NBA Night Games
The schedule lists St Louis vs Boston Detroit vs New York Cleveland vs Washington Chicago vs Philadelphia with all games set for evening starts around 7:00 to 7:30 PM. No venues or teams beyond those matchups are specified.
Brooklyn at Chicago and Sixteen Matches
Brooklyn plays Chicago at 1 30 P M Philadelphia meets St Louis at 8 30 Boston and Cincinnati face off at 8 P M New York travels to Pittsburgh for a 7 30 start
Barons Rally To Take 13-8 Victory Over Chickasaws
Barons erupt for five runs in the ninth to beat Memphis 13-8 as Hershell Freeman relieves and gains his eighth decision. Joe Dahlke suffers the loss after walking two with five straight hits scoring. Birmingham climbs within three and a half games of Little Rock. Mobile tops Nashville 5-2. Atlanta beats Little Rock 7-4. New Orleans downs Chattanooga 6-3.
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Panama Canal Granted to United States by 1904 Treaty
The Republic of Panama ceded the Panama Canal to the United States through a treaty dated February 26, 1904, transferring control and control over the canal.
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Hurth attends game as Lookouts deny win over New Orleans
League President Charlie Hurth was present for a Chattanooga Lookouts loss to New Orleans. Lookouts president Joe Engle avoided Hurth, leaving by a side door after learning Hurth was at the park and instructing his secretary not to arrange a meeting.
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Joe Engle
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