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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1948

Page

6

Take Two More to Move Win Streak to Eight Games

The Philadelphia Athletics stretch their winning run to eight after a doubleheader sweep of Detroit, led by Joe Coleman and rookie Lou Brissie on the mound. Cleveland and New York also win, while St. Louis and Washington climb in the standings amid a busy pennant race across the league.

Cleveland Red Sox Boston A’s New York Athletics Indians Yankees Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Joe Coleman Lou Brissie Joe McCarthy St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Boston Braves Cubs Giants Chicago Ards Murry Dickson Ted Wallis Warren Saplin Frank Shea White Sox Washington St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Forbes Field Dodgers Pirates Philadelphia Phils Reds Cincinnati Detroit St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Owls Lose to Guntersville in 8-0 Iowa Diamond defeat

The Decatur Owls' two game win streak ends as Guntersville wins 8-0 at Ingalls diamond. T. Snyder pitched the win while Decatur was limited to two hits, Patterson and Fields collecting the team’s only hits.

Decatur Owls Guntersville Ingalls Diamond Owls Grady Roberts Williams Pat Patterson Patterson Fields Decatur

Alexander City Dominates Griffin in G A League Action

Alexander City routed Griffin 17 to 1 as Valley and LaGrange sat idle. Mac Davis starred for the winners with two triples and a single driving in five runs. Carrollton beat Opelika 5 to 1 with Shorty Marshall going 5 for 5 including a homer. Tallassee overcame Newnan 6 to 4 as Ortez and Turner led the Browns. Childs keyed Tallassee’s late surge.

Associated Press Alexander City Griffin Tallassee Newnan Carrollton Opelika Valley LaGrange Millers Mac Davis George Cain Hornets Shorty Marshall Charley Bailey Wheeler Fleming Manuel Dorsky Owls Browns Ortez Turner Childs

Athens College Beats Martin 8 2 in Four-Hirm Win

Athens College Golden Bears defeated Martin Sottecoat Pulaski Tennessee by an 8 2 count for their fourth victory in eight starts this season. Chubby Morris scattered nine hits for his first win. Morris pitched eight scoreless innings after rough first, aiding Athens eight run third inning surge. Tomerlin doubled single, Pike walked, passed ball allowed scoring. Final 8 2. next game vs Decatur Owls.

Lloyd Stone Athens College Golden Bears Martin Sottecoat Pulaski Pennessee Morris Athens College Tomerlin Burks Pike Lumpkin Martin Brookshire Land Troupe Tom Burks Decatur Owls North Alabama Decatur Angel Gonzales Montgomery Jackson Eddie Zabek Britt Lew Flick Bill Adair Secon Tom Davis David Bill Spears al Brightman Reds Bob Warren Spears Mack McWhorter Brightman Walt Widmayer Carn Meurer Gadsden Pensacola Muerer Bill Baskin Jack Taylor Pilots Jimmy Morgan Ken Guettler Widmayer Anniston Rams Meridian Charlie Baron Quinn Filo Rawlinson Clark Resinger Pallmisiano Lance Hugh Sooter Ram Vicksburg Billies Selma McIntyre

Baseball scores from regional leagues across the Southeast

Summary of multiple minor league games with results from the Southeastern, Georgia Alabama, American Association, Southern, South Atlantic, and Florida leagues. Notable matchups include Gadsden 5 Pensacola 4, Nashville 14 Memphis 12, and Cordele 9 Moultrie 4 with varied innings and standings.

Columbus Milwaukee Southern Association Nashville Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Chattanooga Little Rock Atlanta Mobile Augusta Jacksonville Charleston Macon Greenville Savennah Columbia Fitzgerald Noua Eastman Baxley Lon As Rida Cordele Ih Moultrie Valdosta Waycross

Barron Wins Goodall Round Robin Pro Golf Meet

Herman Barron of White Plains New York defeated 15 rivals at the Goodall Round Robin Tourna ment at Wykagyl Country Club. He finished with a plus 38 total and medal score 355 to best Bobby Locke of South Africa, after 90 holes over five rounds. Barron won 12 of 15 matches, with three losses by one hole.

New Rochelle Herman Barron White Lains N. Y Barron Bobby Locke South Africa Wykagyl Locke Ben Hogan Vic Ghezzi

Barons Sweep Pelicans in Twin Bill to Stay Top

Birmingham Barons win 3–3 in 10 innings and 5–2 to extend lead in the Southern Association. Nashville takes two from Memphis 14–12 and 7–2. Atlanta and Mobile split. Highlights include Tommy OBrien homers for Birmingham and York two homers for Nashville.

Cleveland Philadelphia New York Washington St. Louis Boston Detroit Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Conan Aeensecenanene Cincinnati Southern Association Team Ltd Birmingham Nashville Avene Mobile Memphis Atlanta Ah Elthles- Frock Nas New Orleans Chattanooga Barons Victors Pelicans

Jackson Snaps Rebels in 3–2 Defeat of Montgomery

The Jackson Senators toppled the Southeastern League leaders Montgomery Rebels 3 to 2 as Zennie Britt delivered a seven hit performance and timely hits in the fifth and seventh. Angel Gonzalez pitched for the losers, with three Montgomery errors aiding Jackson’s verdict.

Associated Press Jackson Senators Montgomery Rebels Vicksburg Selma Gadsden Pennsacola Anniston Meridian Zennie Britt Senators Rebels

Cordele Pounds Moultrie In Georgia Florida League Twinbill

Cordele won 11 to 4 as Albany defeated Americus 2 to 0 and Valdosta beat Waycross 13 to 12. Tallahassee and Thomasville split a two game set with a tight pitchers duel and late scoring. Stephens pitched Albany to a 2 0 win over Albany and Thomasville trailed 2 1 before Tallahassee tied it and won in the ninth.

Thomasville Tallahassee Blaine Cordele Moultrie Albany Americas Valdosta Waycross Gormish Funk Florida Henderson Tallahas Stephens Potocnik

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