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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

12

Atlanta Crackers Top Lookouts In Southern Association Action

The Atlanta Crackers beat Chattanooga 10-4 11-7 to sweep a two game series while Birmingham edged Nashville 5-2 and Mobile defeated Little Rock 3-1. New Orleans rallied from a four run deficit to win 9-0 over Memphis as other results left Nashville leading the league.

Associated Press Atlanta Chattanooga Lookouts Cel Nashville Edgeirmingham Mobile Little Rock Ted Sy Orleans Memphis Crackers Chatooga Shelby Kinney Ernie Logan Theckers Gene Verble Lpokts John Myers Armand Cardi Lit- Rock Bears Bobby German Wilness Chuck Eisenmann New Orleans Icks Nashville Urler Vols Ingham

No Changes in G-F Standings

The Georgia Florida League saw no changes in the standings last night as Thomasville and Tallahassee won. Thomasville beat Cordele 5-4 for their straight win while Tallahassee defeated Albany 12-5 as Moultrie edged the Bears 8-3.

United Press Thomasville Tallahassee Tigers Tallahassee Pirates Cordele Waycross Bears Americus Bears Moultrie Moultrié Packers Ippolito Hurler Yebernetsky Albany Piraes Sullivan Americus Hurler Valdosta Phillies Dodgers

Red Sox Deal With Barons Beginning to Pay Off

The Red Sox 375 000 investments in Junior Stephens Jack Framer and Ellis Kinder are starting to pay off as Stephens and Kinder find form. Stephens hit well in recent games including an 11th inning homer and the Sox beat Detroit 4 3 for their fourth straight win. Kinder relieved late but escaped trouble in the 10th as Teddy Williams saved the day with a running catch and a peg to the plate.

Boston Red Sox Junior Stephens Jack Framer Ellis Kinder Kramer Kinder Boston Stephens Feway Park Dizzy Trout Sox Detroit Mel Parnell Harry Dorish Tigers Ed Mierkowicz Hoot Evers Teddy Williams Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Kent Peterson New York Johnny McCarthy Bobby Thomson Giants Phillies Chicago Schoolboy Rowe Peanuts Lowrey Rowe Phils Sam Nehem Bushwick Ben Wade Nashville Masterson Washington Senators Appling

Round Robin Meet Opens With Golf Stars In New Rochelle

In New Rochelle New York the Goodall Round Golf tournament begins with 16 top players including Bobby Locke Henry Cotton Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan. The event uses a hybrid plus minus scoring across four foursomes with each player facing all 15 opponents through Sunday. Fans favor the format while players question its fairness.

New Rochelle N. Y U.S. Golf Association Bobby Locke Henry Cotton Jimmy Demaret Ben Hogan Locke Cotton Demaret Hogan Pean

Two Shutouts Mark Southeast League Action

Montgomery Rebels remain atop with a 6th straight win by defeating Pensacola 6 0 while Meridian falls 2 0 to Self Ray Woodward tosses a two hitter over Meridian and Pensacola ace Joe Jackson. Anniston tops Gadsden 5 3, Jackson Selma Vicksburg tied for third as Pilots drop to last.

Associated Press Montgomery Rebels Pensacola Self Meridian Ray Woodward Joe Jackson Anniston Gadsden Vickburg Pilots Jackson Selma Vicksburg Joe Demoran Rebels Fliers Larry Hartley Jocal Lea Murray Leafs Peps Anniston Rams Cotton Hill Billy Seal Woody Rich Gene Goveau Bill McIntyre Rams Ed" Filo Willis Hudlin Zennie Britt Hudlin Humberson Guettler Mel. Hicks Britt Banks McDowell Walt Widmayer Carl Meurer Woodward Jack Maupin Jackson Woodard Bob Talbert Mike Scire Talbert Ralph’ Dickson Butt Wrenn Sosh Hartley Murray Woodard and Clausen Long

Gopher Bites Golfer At Willis Case Course

Denver University student Bob Rounds twisted an ankle after stepping in a gopher hole on the eighth fairway at Willis Case. The gopher lunged and bit his ankle before he could kill it with a putter. He remains hospitalized with an infected ankle.

Denver Willis Case Gophers Bob Denver University

They Did It Vern Stephens Breaks Tie With 11th Inning Homer

Vern Stephens of the Red Sox hit an 11th inning homer to lift Boston to a 4 3 edge over Detroit. Kent Peterson of the Reds limited ...

Associated Press Vern Stephens Red Sox Tigers Kent Peterson Reds

Browns, Millers deadlock as Carrollton shutout ends drought

Tallassee falls 4-0 in a game that keeps the Browns and Millers tied atop the standings at 11 4. Carrollton finally shut out this year and the Browns post their eighth win in nine games while Edwards and Corley lead their teams in a string of decisive innings.

Tallassee Browns Millers Carrollton Franson McBride Aye Atiange Troopers Troupers Owls Valley Griffin Rebels

Newnan Takes Lead in Georgia Alabama League Race

Newnan surged to the lead by defeating Carrollton 2-0 as the Millers were shut out, tightening the Georgia Alabama League standings and bringing Newnan closer to overtaking Alexander City. The win cemented Newnan's momentum in the race.

Newnan Georgia Alabama Alexander City Millers Carrollton

Giants Rally In Five-Hit Start To 5-2 Victory

New York Giants collect five hits in the season debut as they build a 5-2 win. Offense supports pitcher with early runs while defense prevents late threats.

New York Giants

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