Cubs Take Over The Lead From Brooklyn Bums
Chicago catcher Joby Atwell delivered a bases loaded single in the tenth inning to lift the Cubs 3-2 over the Dodgers and push Brooklyn from the NL lead. Bob Rush earned his second victory for Chicago while Brooklyn starter John Rutherford absorbed the loss.
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Black Barons To Play Memphis Again Tuesday
The Birmingham Black Barons face the Memphis Red Sox again this week at Legion Field Tuesday night at 8 15. They met last Thursday in an 11 inning duel that drew about 600 fans. After this game the Black Bar
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Boyer drives Cardinals to 3-0 win over Phillies
Cloyd Boyer, 24, returning from a sore arm, pitched six hits allowed and one walk as the St Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0. He added a fifth inning double driving in Del Rice for the second run and also batted in a run himself.
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Reds Defeat The Boston Braves Behind Hiller
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Braves 8 to 1 as Frank Hiller pitched five hits and struck out nine to improve to 3 1. The Reds totaled 13 hits and capitalized on four Boston errors including a five run fifth inning.
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Struggling text fragment about two weeks on road
The readable line notes a team is on the road for two weeks before returning to Legion Field at Decatur. The snippet implies upcoming games but lacks full context or specifics about teams or dates.
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Danville Ad By J Warren Highlights Local Politics
Political advertisement by J Warren from Danville Alabama promotes a candidate or issue in the local race. It emphasizes civic engagement and urges support, reflecting small town campaign messaging.
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Guntersville Plans Colossal Boat Race On July Fourth
Guntersville confirms the July Fourth spectacle as its biggest outboard and inboard boat race yet with speeds over 100 mph. The event attracts crowds surpassing 60 000 and includes a boat race dance and beauty pageant crowning Miss Guntersville Lake of 1952.
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Alabama Sweeps Vanderbilt With Ninth Inning Rally
Alabama defeats Vanderbilt 8 to 0 in Nashville to sweep the two game series. Charley Hawkins pitched eight frames allowing five hits and two runs before a ninth inning surge featuring three consecutive triples and key hits from Jerry Watford Dick Hearns and Jerry Belk.
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Florida Beats Auburn 7 5 to Keep SEC Playoff Hopes Alive
Florida pitcher George Reed left with bases loaded in the sixth but returned in the seventh to help the Gators defeat Auburn 7 5 in Auburn Alabama. Hayward Sullivan homered in the second and Jim Hirsch belted a four bagger in the fourth as Florida built an early lead. Auburn rallied to trim the gap but Reed and Harry Coe limited further damage.
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Today’s Schedule Across Leagues by the Associated Press
The AP lists this day’s card across leagues with matchups in the American, National and Southern associations. Included are Chicago at New York St. Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia and more with multiple games noted by twin parentheses.
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Auburn Downs Tech In Dual Meet 81 45
Georgia Tech star Fred Berman set a school record with a 51 ft 11 in shot put, but Auburn dominated the dual meet 81 45 at Grant Field. Jim Dillion won the discus and javelin, while Auburn swept sprints led by Jackie Creel in 9.8 and 21.3 seconds.
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National League Scores Evening Games Summary
Cincinnati defeated Boston 8 to 1 in 10 innings while Chicago beat Brooklyn 3 to 2. New York edged Pittsburgh 3 to 2 and St Louis shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0.
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Probable pitchers named for Sunday major league games
In New York May 3 the list names probable starters for Sunday games. Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis with matchups including Jansen Hatten Spahn and Staley among others. multiple NL and AL contests noted with pitcher records and lineups.
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Runnels Delivers Ninth Inning Win For Washington
Pete Runnels singled with two out in the ninth to lift Washington to a 7 6 victory over Cleveland as Gil Coan scored the decisive run. Mele homered and singled in his last game for Washington before being traded to Chicago. Newsom notches first major league win since 1947.
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Andalusia hosts Alabama semi pro baseball tournament kickoff
Teams from Greenville and Andalusia join the Alabama semi pro baseball tournament set for July 12 in Andalusia. Sponsored by the Andalusia Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event features last year's champions the Thomasville Ramblers who will defend their title and aim for the national championship in Wichita, Kansas, on August 15.
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