Aggies Take Senior Title In Salvation Army League
The Aggies won the senior title by beating the Beavers 27 22 in the playoff, securing a second straight victory. The Nutheads defeated the Woolies 18 16 in the junior class to tie their series at one game each, with a deciding game looming. Leonard Love led the Beavers with 13 points, Crain had nine for the Aggies, and Wald Warren paced the Nutheads with eight points.
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Sixth Century Heating: Coal and Gas Used by Chinese
In the sixth century, historical notes indicate the Chinese employed coal and gas for heating. This early adoption shows energy resources being leveraged for domestic warmth and industrial purposes.
Managers Hear 6 30 Meeting On Softball Entries
League President Julian Hardy announced a 6 30 p m meeting in the high school tonight to decide how many teams may enter and a starting date. A tentative start date of May 14 was set.
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Augusta Regains SL Lead With 8 6 Win Over Jacksonville
Augusta tops Jacksonville 8 to 6 to reclaim the South Atlantic League leadership. Columbia shocks Columbus 4 to 2 in first home game since leading. Macon Peaches sweep Greenville 7 2 and 9 5 to move into third. Savannah Charleston game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Rain Washes Out Schedule in Georgia-Florida League
Rain washed out last night’s Georgia-Florida League games. Americus faces Thomasville while Valdosta meets Cordelo and Tallahassee plays Albany. Moultrie and Waycross clash as Thomasville will be without Jack Wiley, who fractured his pitching arm in a practice throw.
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Cards Fall 3-1 as Giants Stifle St Louis
Giants beat the Cardinals 3-1 behind Dave Koslo's strong pitching and a late four-run uprising that sent Harry Brecheen from the mound. Dodgers rally past Cubs 3-2 with Billy Herman's pinch hit. Williams homers in 10th to power Red Sox over Tigers 5-4. Yankees win 8-2 over Indians as Spud Chandler earns four wins. Browns slug 10-3 over Athletics. Ostermueller steadies Pirates in 8-3 win over Phillies. Braves Reds game postponed. Washington and Chicago not scheduled.
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Mrs Graham Sends Three Derby Entrants in 72nd Run
Louisville May 3 Mrs Elizabeth Graham enters three horses in the Kentucky Derby fueling talk of a three horse bid for the 100000 prize in the 72nd running at Churchill Downs. Only eight times previously has a trio run together in the Derby with the winner under intense scrutiny from fans and rivals.
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Baseball aid in fighting crime urged by Chandler in Schenectady
Schenectady New York May 3 Baseball Commissioner A B Happy Chandler told a dinner welcoming Schenectady back to organized baseball after a 43 year lapse. The city joins the Class C Canadian American League opening next Tuesday. He said sports contributed to America and urged more playing fields for youth.
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Traditional Kitchen Hint Removes Tattletale Odors
After preparing fish, rub hands with salt and lemon juice before washing. The salt and citrus neutralize lingering odors, leaving hands fresh without strong soap residue.
Derby Talk and Turf Tales From Churchill Downs
Louisville writers discuss Derby hopefuls and the press box myth, noting experts’ picks, past losses, and Dave Ferguson’s rebirth after a 1944 fire. Kitty League prep faces shoe shortages as Ken Taylor hopes to catch the Derby tomorrow after long absence.
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Selma Edges Vicksburg 5 3 In Southeastern League Play
Selma defeated Vicksburg 5 to 3 to take the lead in the Southeastern League. Both teams had 11 hits with Selma pulling away with a two run seventh inning. Meridians beat Gadsden 6 to 3 while Anniston topped Pensacola 9 to 3. Jackson defeated Montgomery 4 to 3 as Montgom ery faltered late.
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Line Scores From The Major Leagues Today
A compact roundup of line scores across the American and National leagues with results for Cleveland and New York, St Louis and Philadelphia, Detroit and Boston, plus Southern Association games in New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta and Birmingham. Key pitching notes and late innings highlight the day’s outcomes.
Seattle Law Obsolete Says Police Chief
Police Chief Herbert D. Kimsey declines enforcing a historic Seattle rule that would force swimmers in public pools to wear bathing outfits covering from waist to knees. He quips that such enforcement would draw complaints from shapely women and others, keeping the streets safer.
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Three Teams Tie For First In Mixed Doubles Bowling
The Tigers the Red Skins and the Red Sox shared first place in the Mixed Doubles Bowling League after Thursday night action. The Red Sox won three from the Indians on forfeit while the Red Skins took two from the Dodgers and the Tigers dropped two of three to the Cardinals. Giants beat Browns to narrow the gap on sixth place as Browns stayed fifth. White Sox stretched toward mid standings two games from Yankees and within one of ninth place Indians. Five weeks remain with 15 games. Notable women’s games included Jimmie Knowles 155 and Helen Kitchens 153. Men topped 180 with Bob Wilson 190 and 198, Harold Watkins 180, J. C. Ray 192, Sonny Todd 201. No women bowled a 450+ series Thursday night. Wilson 527, Ray 525, Todd 539 led the men.
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Georgia Florida Amercus Standings Update
Georgia and Alabama teams feature in a sectional standings update with results from Carrollton Opelika and Valley Tallassee games. Postponements affected multiple matchups including Valdosta Cordele Albany and Waycross with rain halting play.
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Yesterday's Stars and Big League Highlights
Summaries of key performances from baseball on a recent day. Billy Herman delivered a pinch hit single for the Dodgers in an 8th inning rally that beat the Cubs 3-2. Dave Koslo held the Cardinals to four hits as the Giants won 5-1. Hank Camelli and Bob Elliott contributed triples in a Pirates rally to beat the Phillies 8-3. Ted Williams homered in the 10th to lift the Red Sox 5-4 over the Tigers. Mickey Mantle slugged a grand slam as the Yankees rocked the Indians 8-2 in a big fourth inning.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Lists
National and American League leaders in batting runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases with players from teams such as Boston Brooklyn St Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Detroit and Washington. Pitchers from Boston New York Chicago and other clubs lead in winless or zero records.
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Unions Protest Interference in Alabama Brantley
A protest alleging interference with union activities at Brantley, Alabama, was lodged with Governor Chauncey Sparks. The governor’s office released a statement naming Carey Haigler, CIO regional director, and a delegation as involved in the dispute.
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Raiders Rally Past Transit 11-10 In Eight Inning Slugfest
Decatur high school Raiders erased a 10-9 deficit with two runs in the eighth to beat Decatur Transit 11-10 in eight. They led 4-0 in the second and 5-0 in the fourth but Transit rallied with multiple innings, including a third inning surge, before falling just short.
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Falkville Rally Edges Hartsel I H Rally
Falkville high school softball wins 6-5 over Hartsel on a seventh inning run. Ralph Murphy scored from third as Bobby Phillips grounded out to bring home the decisive run. Thomason earlier beat Eva 3-1 with four hits allowed.
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Chief Executive Asked to Probe Incident in Covington Crenshaw Visit
From Covington and Crenshaw counties officials visited the Chief Executive yesterday and requested an investigation into the incident. The move signals formal scrutiny and potential action based on the inquiry.
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Chicks Sweep Pelicans 9 1 In Key Southern A S Series
Memphis Chicks rout New Orleans 9 to 1 to pull into a two game lead in the Southern Association. Voiselle limited the Pelicans to three hits as the game ended after six innings due to rain. Atlanta Crackerbacks beat Chattanooga 4 1. Bill Ayers held foes to three hits. Nashville Vols crushed Birmingham 17 2 with a seven run second inning. Mobile Little Rock game rained out. Tonight’s schedule lists four night games.
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