Yankees Stretch Lead After Doubleheader Sweep
The New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 and 7-4 before 58,327 fans, extending their first place margin over the Boston Red Sox to a game and a half. Spud Chandler outpitched Dizzy Reynolds in the nightcap as Bill Johnson led the attack with four hits and two RBIs.
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Boston Red Sox
Spud Chandler
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Yankee
Roger Cramer
Walter Evers
Tigers
Steve O'Neill
Sherry Robertson
Washington
St. Louis Browns
Truman
Walter Johnson
Baseball results by the Associated Press
American League results New York 5 Detroit 4 Boston 9 Cleveland 1 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2 in 11 innings Washington 5 St. Louis 4 National League St. Louis 11 New York 5 Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 5 Boston 5 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 1 International League Syracuse 8 Rochester 6 Newark 10 0 Toronto 1 5 Jersey City 4 Buffalo 1 Baltimore at Montreal night doubleheader notes
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Syracuse
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Montreal
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Washington Shoes
Governor to Attend 15th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Governor James E. Folsom accepted an invitation to participate in the 15th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Dauphin Island August 11 13 and may bring southern state chief executives. Organizer Martin Thoss said the three day angling fiesta could draw over 2500 sportsmen to the event. Last year 1226 participants from 34 states and Canada took part. Construction began yesterday on a new canteen and other buildings on the island for this year’s rodeo.
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Son) Thoss
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Musial's three run homer seals seventh inning win
Stan Musial delivered a three run homer in the seventh to seal the win as Murry Dickson held the Giants to a late rally. The Cardinals moved to fifth place while the Giants dropped to third, a half game ahead of the Cubs. Phils beat Pirates 5 to 1 behind Dutch Leonard's eighth win. Johnny Sain tossed seven strong for the Braves in a 5-1 win over the Cubs. Dodgers rally for 6-5 win over Reds after seventh inning hits by Stanky Gionfriddo and Jorgensen with Walker on base.
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Murry Dickson
Pollet
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Dutch Leonard
Pirates
Johnny Sain
Boston Braves
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Doyle Lade
Eddie Stanky
al Gionfriddo
Johnny Jorgensen
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Assault Tops Cash Leader With Brooklyn Handicap Win
Assault won the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct carrying 133 pounds and earning $38,100 to push his career total to $576,670. Eddie Arcaro rode the four year old Clubfoot Comet from King Ranch Texas to a four length victory over Stymie and Larky Day in 2:03 3-5 for a mile and a quarter.
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Whirlaway
Arcaro
Slaughter Tops All Star Ballot In Chicago Vote
Enos Slaughter slugging outfielder of the St Louis Cardinals leads the National League in balloting for the 14th annual All Star game at Wrigley Field Chicago on July 8. He surpasses Joe DiMaggio and Tea Williams as the top vote getter with 257 102 ballots. DiMaggio holds third place with 251 402 and Lou Boudreau ranks fourth with 246 182. The poll closes at midnight Thursday.
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Slaughter
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New York Yankees
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Boston Red Sox
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Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Wrigley Field
Sprats Packed in Oil in Norway Marketed Like Anchovies
Large quantities of sprats, a small fish, are tinned in oil in Norway and sold as anchovies to imitate the more expensive product. The practice highlights labeling and consumer confusion in seafood markets.
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Norway
Dream of revived organized baseball sparks in North Alabama
Cleveland Indians president Bill Veeck, in Birmingham for an East-West game, envisions reviving organized baseball in North Alabama and nearby regions as early as 1948. He suggests a Class C or B circuit for Decatur Huntsville and surrounding towns, while noting his own wartime wound and possible further surgery.
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Tenn
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Tupelo
Cullman
Ala
Rome
Georgia
Marine Corps
Bougainville
Alabama seeks universal fishing license to fund lakes
State Conservation Director Bert E. Thomas defends a proposed $1.15 annual fishing permit for residents over 16. The plan taxes doodle fishing to finance new public lakes, with four lakes planned at about $25,000 each and expansion to 17 more counties if enacted.
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Bert E. Thomas
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Exchange Clubs Begin 26th Meet in Birmingham
The Exchange Clubs of Alabama open their 26th annual convention in Birmingham with a get acquainted hour. The event, sponsored by the association, officially launches tomorrow and will feature various programs and speakers.
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Ala
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Helsinki Wins 1952 Olympic Bid for Summer Games
Helsinki defeats competition from Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Minneapolis and Los Angeles to host the 1952 summer Olympics with Oslo awarded the winter games. Finland secured 15 of 28 votes on the final ballot in a heated IOC session.
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Philadelphia
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Russia
All City Baseball Games Rained Out
Decatur baseball teams faced widespread rain postponements on Saturday. The Ingalls shipbuilders Zame with Legion saw a shower before game time, while the Decatur Elks managed a half inning in Athens and the Decatur Cubs scored one run in the first before rain halted play at Basham. American Legion arrivals in New Hope were met with heavy rain.
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Birmingham club to host Fairfield Roebuck Shades Valley event
The event, chaired by Clyde Ulmer of Birmingham, gathers speakers including Powell of Atlanta and Clarence Mee of the Birmingham club along with Judge Hugh, signaling the opening session of a regional gathering.
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Birmingham
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Hugh
Worsham Tops Open and PGA Bid Moves Toward Double Crown
Lew Worsham of Pittsburgh leads after a 30 hole round, aiming to become the first player in 25 years to win both the National Open and PGA Championship. Vic Ghezzi Lloyd Mangrum and rivals contend as the field narrows to quarterfinals with Harbert Bell Metz and Harwood competing in a tight chase.
With Pleasure Captures Domino Handicap at Arlington Park
With Pleasure surged to a 19 to 1 upset win in the Domino Handicap at Arlington Park defeating 6 to 5 favorite Armed by one length. Spy Song led early and finished third as Armed carried 132 pounds in his first run in four months. Owner Oscar E. Breault of Chicago saw the six furlongs in 1:09 4-5 with a $41.20 payout to win as 29,000 fans watched.
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Arlington Park
Spy Song
Winer
Oscar E. Breault
Quarter finals set with veteran players in long match play
Gibson of Kansas City and Ed Joseph contest 37 holes as 33 year old Fairfax newcomer makes his first start. All quarter finalists except Laffoon are former servicemen with six in the Army and one in the Navy. Tomorrow features 36 hole matches with semi finals Monday and the final Tuesday on the same route.
Jean Clarke Reaches Finals Amid Weather Delays in Birmingham
Top seed Jean Clarke of Birmingham led Nancyson of Palm Beach 3-1 in the women’s singles final when rain halted play at the Birmingham Country Club Courts. Competition resumed at Sylacauga tomorrow weather permitting.
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Toda
Jean Clarke
Nancy Son
Palm Beach
Fla
Birmingham Country Club
Lucy Mouledo
Gerry Waterhouse
Orleans
Miss Clar
Miss Morrison
Gus Peeples
Billy Smith
Orlando
Jim Vuille
St. Petersburg
Don Floyd
Atlanta
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Anniston
Ala
Harcourt Waters
New Orleans
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