Yankees Start Fast as Stars Spark Rally Over White Sox
The New York Yankees opened with a 7 5 win over Chicago as Tommy Henrich supplied power and Allie Reynolds earned his second victory. Cleveland beat Boston 7 3 while Detroit edged Philadelphia 6 5 and Washington toppled St Louis 9 5. Giants, Cardinals, and Dodgers won in the N L with notable homers by Mize and Northey lifting the race.
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Joe Page
Fireman
Joe
Cleveland
Boston
Bobby Fetler
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Feller
Williams
Bobby Doerr
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Johnny Mize
Murry Dickson
Polo Grounds
Giants
Ron Northey
Cardinals
Dodgers
Billy Cox
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Giants Beat Pirates On 10th Inning Mize Homer
Johnny Mize of the Giants hit a 10th inning homer off Murry Dickson to defeat Pittsburgh 3 2. Bobby Feller returned from a two week injury layoff to earn his first win of the season, shutting out the Red Sox 7 3.
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Associated Press
Johhnny Mize
Giants
Murry Dickson
Pittsburgh
Bobby .Feller
Indians
Red Sox
Jacobs Steps Out as Louis Becomes Boxing Power
New York May 6 reports Mike Jacobs retires after 12 years as boxing boss. Joe Louis ascends to promoter throne with Louis International Boxing Club of Chicago forming a new national dominant combination.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Mike
Louis
International Boxing Club of
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Devore Safely Stole Four Bases in One Giants Inning
In 1912, Josh Devore of the New York Giants stole four bases in a single inning, highlighting his aggressive baserunning during that game.
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New York Giants
Tallassee Cardinals Lose First Georgia Alabama League Game
The Tallassee Cardinals were defeated 9 4 by the Newnan Browns snapping Tallassee undefeated run. Valley Rebels beat La Grange Troopers 5 3. Carrollton Hornets defeated Alexander City Millers 11 4. Opelika Owls beat Griffin Pimientos 10 3. Ed wards and Chappell homered for Alexander City. Jarvin was injured by a pitch and hospitalized in stable condition.
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John White Faces Hartselle and Firestone to Meet National Guard
Tonight in the city softball league John White meets Hartselle at 7:30 with Earl Payne pitching for John White and Mitchell for Hartselle. At 8:30 Firestone battles the National Guard with Bob Freeman likely on the mound for Firestone and Looney for the Guard.
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National Guard
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Hartselle
Firestone
Earl Payne
Mitchell
Bob Freeman
Looney
Baseball Night Schedule Across Leagues
The schedule lists night games in the National League with Chicago at Brooklyn St. Louis at New York Cincinnati at Boston and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. In the Southern Association New Orleans at Chattanooga Birmingham at Little Rock Mobile at Nashville Atlanta at Memphis all games slated for the night.
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Chicago Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh
Southern Association
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Birmingham
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Little Rock
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Ehnedaiehis
Oss
Barons Sweep Twin Bill in Southern Association Action
Birmingham Barons won both ends of a twin bill against the slumping Little Rock Travelers 2-0 and 4-1 to climb into second place. New Orleans Pelicans extended their lead with a 4-3 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts, increasing their record to 13-6. Atlanta Crackers beat Memphis Chicks 9-5 to sit third, Mobile Bears defeated Nashville 9-1 to move to fourth, and the Crakers also swept the Lookouts in Memphis, avenging a prior loss. Randy Heflin earned the win with help from Red Barrett and Lloyd Diehl, while Stan Coulling took the loss.
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Little Rock Travelers
New Orleans Pelicans
Chattanooga Lookouts
Pels
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Crackers
Memphis Chicks
Mobile Bears
Nashville Vols
Bears
Lookouts
Randy Heflin
Red Barrett
Lloyd Diectl
Stan Coulling
Russwood Park
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Chicks
Mike Jacobs retires ending another boxing era
New York May 6 Mike Jacobs and Joe Louis era ends as Jacobs retires due to illness. Kilpatrick announced the move in Jacobs office while Louis promoter Mike Jacobs is noted for his long association with the sport.
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Jacobs’ Beach
Tex Richard Wied
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Rickard
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Louis
Mike
John Reed Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
Hutson’s Goal Line Catch Story From Packers Era
Navy line coach Bob Ingalls recalls Don Hutson catching a short goal line pass when three defenders pressed him. Hutson swung around the goal post with both hands and made a diving catch on Cece Isbell’s flip, then teased Cece about leading him on those passes.
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Bob Ingalls
Navy
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers
Bob
Hutson
Don
Cece Isbell
Cece
Baseball season leaders and stats from the league
The list records top players by batting and pitching across teams. Campanella Brooklyn leads with 442 runs and 16 RBI. Gordon New York has 17 runs and 6 home runs. Branca Brooklyn 4 0, 1.000 in pitching with 21 strikeouts. Lockman New York 26 hits and 4 stolen bases. other leaders include Ennis Philadelphia and Livingston New York among others.
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Brooklyn
Kazak
St. Louis
Gordon
New York
Wallus
Philadelphia
Ennis
Lockman
New
American League batting and pitching leaders highlights
The season figures show Groth of Detroit and Di Maggio of Boston at batting .407 and .400 respectively. Williams leads runs with 14 tied, 21 RBIs by Williams and Stephens, while Majeski posts 24 hits and Kell 23. Raschi and Trucks share 4-0 records at 1.000, with Bearden, Parnell, Lopat and Brissie also notable. Newhouser tops strikeouts at 25, followed by Trucks with 19.
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Boston
Joost
Philadelphia
Williams
Appling
Chicago
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Majeski
Kell
Chapman
Zernial
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St. Louis
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New York
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Derby Field Shapes Up With Olympia In Front
Louisville May 6 The Kentucky Derby field includes 14 horses with Olympia tipped as a potential winner. Trainer Col Matt Winh enters a strong lineup aiming to challenge Fred Hoopers favorite as the 73rd Derby unfolds tomorrow.
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John Chandler
Louisville
Olympia
Matt Winh
Fred Hooper
Florida
Derby Day Race forecast and likely contenders listed
Jockey Eddie Arcaro faces uncertain derby prospects as Olympia is tipped as the favorite. Capot and Wine List expected to challenge, with Capot’s Doug Dodson aboard Wine List. Other runners include Old Rockport Halt Duplicator Model Cadet Jacks Town and Lextown. Derby Day forecast calls for fair mild weather with post time at 4 30 P M CST.
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Hoope Board of Strategy
Ben Jones
Calumet
Ponder
Olympia
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Ree
Aftchinson
Capot
Doug Dodson
Wine List
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Halt
Duplicator
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Jacks Town
Lextown
Baseball Scores From A A and Texas League Listings
American Association results list St. Louis 6 over Indianapolis 3 Columbus 7 defeating Kansas City 6 Milwaukee 14 besting Louisville 9 Toledo 17 over Minneapolis 16. Texas League results include San Antonio 4 over Tulsa 3 Dallas 8 vs Beaumont 6 Oklahoma City 10 shutout Houston 0 Shreveport 3 beat Fort Worth 2.
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Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
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Toledo
Minneapolis
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Defending Champ Out In Birmingham Golf Invitational
The Birmingham Country Club Men's Invitation enters round two as defending champion Harry Pritchett of Tuscaloosa loses in the opening round 6 and 5 to Allen Bricken. Hilton-Green of Pensacola nets a 6 and 5 win and medalist honors in a four-way playoff.
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Birmingham Country Club
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Tuscaloosa
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Bricken
Henderson Hilton-Green
Pensacola
University of Alabama
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Leroy McDavid
Paris
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Buddy) Smith III
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Smith
Alabama
Charles DeBardeleben
Billy O'Connor
Paul Stapp
Tommy Nicol
W. D. Dilliard
Huntsville
Bill McWane
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Greenville
National teams vie for World Soccer Cup in Brazil
Thirty three national squads will compete for the World Soccer Cup in Brazil next year. The event gathers teams from major confederations aiming for the world title and national pride.
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Brazil
S E Linescores for Vicksburg and Nearby Teams
Scores list results from multiple games with Vicksburg Montgomery Meridian Gadsden Pensacola and other squads. Key players include Hayes Rogers Logan Jarmon Stare Barnes Chuka Diesgo Walker Jacome Thrasher Sooter Thrasher and Long. Several games show late innings or extra frames with run totals and notable pitching or hitting lines.
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Rogers
Logan
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Stare
Barnes
Chuka
Diesgo
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