McSpaden Leads Strong Field In Victory National Tourney
June ap tyres paden from Sanford Me leads a 33 pros and nine amateurs field in an 72-hole medal tournament at the Victory National event. Byrom Nelson and a host of top players compete as McSpaden posts 67 70 137 to pace the early standings, with Sgt. Walter Burkemo and other notable golfers in close pursuit.
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Atlanta Tops Nooga Twice in Twin Bill Sweep
Ted Cieslak delivered a clutch twelfth inning single to drive in Connie Creeden as Atlanta edged Chattanooga 2-1 in the nightcap to sweep the doubleheader after winning the opener 6-5. The victories widen Atlanta's lead over Lookouts to four games and over New Orleans to three. Nashville beat Birmingham 9-5 ending a seven-game skid as Jinx Poindexter starred with a strong mound effort and 13 hits from the Vols.
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Sports Roundup by Hugh S Fullerton Jr
A compact sports roundup by Hugh S Fullerton Jr. notes various daily results and updates across teams and events, highlighting standout performances, scores, and emerging stars from the latest games. It provides snapshot standings and brief context for upcoming matchups.
College coaches gather to strengthen college baseball in face of pro raids
New York June 29 Many college coaches at a two day meeting discuss keeping college baseball viable amid player poaching by pro clubs and football spring practice demands. Organizers Eppy Barnes and Joe Bendek address unity and long term improvements.
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Eppy Barnes
Joe Bedenk
Brothers, Disco clash as softball race tightens tonight
Brothers and Disco meet at 8 45 p m as Brothers defend first place in a three win zero loss league. Tonight’s doubleheader opens with Daily vs Raiders and ends with Brothers versus Disco. Brothers revived last night with a 12 11 extra inning victory over Austinville after a six run seventh inning rally and late run in the first overtime.
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Nanies
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Gene Lentz
Ralph Halbrooks
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Charlie Jones
Briscoe
Bill McRae
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Bolding
Justice
Tucker
Long
Gardner
A. Bolding
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Leonard Love
Gene Ratliff
Whitt
Free
Joe Brewer
Teague
Bud Lee
George Connor
Brewer
Connor
Wilson
Roger
Sparkman Sherrill
Shelton
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McRae
Braswell
Six scouts visit Fort Benning watch Munger’s true identity
The service department notes six major league scouts visited Fort Benning in the past weeks and were surprised to learn the on field standout is George Munger formerly of the Cardinals. Pfc. Jack Biery, ex Penn State star, wed Iris Bossso an English war bride.
1943 US death and injury tolls cited in brief note
A historical snippet reports 94 500 accidental deaths in the United States in 1943 and about 9 000 000 disabling injuries highlighting wartime hazard impacts.
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United States
College Coaches to form National Association at two day session
Leaders from professional baseball high school coaches and college coaches meet in New York to revive interest in college baseball. Branch Rickey for organized baseball Jesse Brewster R B Jamison and C Q Tremper to observe as the National Association of College Coaches is formed.
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Freeport
Long Island
National Association of College Coaches
Birmingham
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Chandler
Southern Association
Billy Evans
B-29s Move Up in League After Strong Night
The B-29s led by Shady Terry and Cecil Turner win three games in the men's double bowling league to rise from fifth to a two team tie for second, three games behind Go-Getters. High games include Turner 194 and Dumas 201, with Turner 530 series and Dumas 521.
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J.C. Ray
C. K. Pitt
Harold Watkins
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Decatur All Stars to Play Florence in Saturday Doubleheader
An all-star team from the City Softball League will travel to Florence Saturday night to face Reynolds Metals, Tri-City champions, in a doubleheader. The same teams will meet in Decatur later. The traveling squad includes Jimmy Johns, Bud Lee, Justice, Austinville, Bernice Clark, Mark Long, and Herbert McElroy among infielders.
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Cubs Passeeau Warneke lead NL pitchers with flawless fielding
Chicago stars Claude Passeau and Lon Warneke, each 20 game winners, boast long errorless fielding streaks. Warneke, back from Army duty, has 222 chances without an error since Sept 30 1938, while Passeau’s 219 chances span since Sept 16 1941. Stella Walsh aims to break her 24.1 second 200m AAU mark at Harrisburg.
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Hayes to Set Record Today for Catcher Streak
Frank Hayes of the Cleveland Indians is poised to extend his consecutive games streak to 218 as he faces his former team, the Philadelphia Athletics. Hayes tied the mark with 217 straight starts, while the Indians flirt with the pennant race as Bagby and Detroit also post strong showings.
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Fish Prospects by Alabama Conservation Dept Colbert and Lauderdale
Lake Pickwick below Wilson Dam and surrounding creeks show clear and normal conditions with bass bream crappie and white lake bass striking live bait plugs flies red worms and minnows. Prospects fair across most areas with fishing improved below Wilson and Wheeler Dams for catfish and drum.
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Incomplete Baseball Team Lineup Features Raiders and Austinville
Readable fragments show Savile Scot McCallahan and Dick Still in outfield with Floyd Briscoe Teague Disco and Gardner. Catchers listed Bob Wilson Disco Aston Bolding Austinville. Pitchers Raphael Thompson Raiders and Payne Disco.
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Aston Bolding
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First British Postage Stamps Issued in 1840
The article notes that Great Britain issued postage stamps for the first time in 1840, marking a landmark change in mail service and prepaid postage.
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City Softball League Sets New Two Round Schedule
City Softball League manager Alvis Briscoe announced a revised schedule after Courtland Army Air Field's withdrawal. Each team will play the others twice for 12 league games, with the season ending by August 7. The second half winner faces the first half winner for the city title.
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