Legion Slaughters Falkville 11-1 Behind Bates Two Triples
The Decatur American Legion beat Falkville Blue Devils 11-1 on Saturday. Bates led with four hits including two triples and five RBIs, Johns hit a third inning homer, Todd stole a base and scored, while Hailbrooks and Bolding worked six and three innings respectively. Falkville’s Blackwood and Battle added two triples but could not overcome the Legion’s early scoring surge.
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Union Hill Wins Morgan County Softball Championship Again
Union Hill defeats Austinville 8 to 7 to secure the county softball title for the second straight year. Sophomore Joe Parsons pitched all three Union Hill games while James Bowlin and James Bowling provided key homers in the final. The final was played on Priceville’s diamond after sectional play split Western and Eastern groups.
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Trinity
Dothan Lad Wins State High School Golf Title
Dothan freshman Charles Rackley, sixteen, triumphed at Roebuck Country Club to claim the state high school golf championship. He defeated medalist Julian Strassburger of Sid ney Lanier 2 and 1 in the finals, rallying from behind to win by taking holes 15 through 17 and finishing four over par. Marvin Hester of Anniston won second flight honors by beating Evans Allison of Parrish Selma 4 and 3.
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Hudson Set for Mound Duty in Key Game
Robert Hudson is slated for mound duty in this game. In his only other appearance of the season he allowed one hit in six innings of work, signaling strong recent form as the rotation eyes a win. Box score:
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Vernon Returns to Form for World Champion Indians
Mickey Vernon, veteran first baseman acquired from Washington in the off season, is off to a strong start at first base for the Cleveland Indians. Fresh from an appendectomy last winter, he recovered quickly and is batting fifth in the lineup for the World Series champions.
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Mickey Vernon
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Tech Stops Tiger Trackman In Auburn Dual Meet
Georgia Tech led Auburn 42 3 at halftime then powered to a 70 1-3 to 55 victory. Buddy Fowlkes won the 100 and 220 dashes and the 220 low hurdles totaling 16 points while Tommy Coons joined him for a one two in the low hurdles. Auburn standout Joe Pennington set a new Auburn record in the high hurdles at 14.5 seconds as John Brailovich posted the best javelin mark this season among SEC foes.
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Schedule highlights for Cleveland Detroit and others
In today’s American League ledger Cleveland visits Chicago while Detroit plays St. Louis with a 2 game line. Boston faces Washington and New York meets Philadelphia in key matchups. Strong lineups and early-season stakes shape the card.
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Alabama Rolls Past Mississippi in Dual Meet Victory
Alabama's track team won its third straight dual meet 81 to 50 over Mississippi. Dick Hanson led the Crimson Tide with multiple wins and top finishes in jumps and sprints, while Mississippi State ace Telford Neely claimed the 100 and 220 yard dashes for his team.
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Trials Record Crowd Sets Pace for Indy 500 Pole
Dale Burgess reports Indianapolis May 14 40 000 to 90 000 witness Duke Nalon of Sherman Oaks California drive the Novi Mobil Special to 132.939 mph four lap average to take pole for the May 30 500 mile race. Bill Cantrell of Louisville sets a 10 mile speedway record at 125.022 mph in a bus engine powered twin coach. Mauri Rose slips to ninth after two boxes fail injuring 29. Rex Mays posts 129.740 mph. Jack McGrath lands third row spot ahead of Ta City ta?
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Truman’s MIddle Initial Acknowledged As Ornament
The article notes that President Harry S Truman’s middle initial functions as an alphabetic ornament rather than a ceremonial signifier, highlighting its nonessential stylistic role in his name.
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Giants Rock Ball For Win at Polo Grounds
New York Giants crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at the Polo Grounds. Johnny Mize Whitey Lockman and Willard Marshall led a 16 hit attack with homers and three RBI games. Marshall drove in three runs and added three singles.
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Rose and Holland race speeds cited in timer mixup
In Reading Pennsylvania racer Bill Holland placed and set times while Rose’s Blue Crown teammate suffered a fourth fastest run. A timer error briefly gave a faster speed before correction leaving Rose at 127.759 miles per hour and another car at 128.884 mph.
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