Barons Stop Chicks 4 3 In Tough Memphis Loss
Birmingham edged Memphis 4 3 as Jim Stump worked eight innings for the Barons and Al Grandcolas started the scoring with a first inning homer. Memphis starter Al Lary failed to go the distance for the 13th straight game. Georgia Shuba and George Shuba plated Chick runs as Memphis lost back to back to Birmingham.
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Six Teams Prepare for County League Second Season
The County Baseball League with six teams including Caddo Antioch Redbirds Tanner Flint and Slip up starts its second season June 1. First night games June 6 at Legion Field feature Caddo versus Antioch and Redbirds against Tanner in a twin bill. Tickets are sold by players from each team. A non league Saturday has Redbirds facing Tanner at Decatur High School Field and Flint plays Caddo at Legion Field with a 1 30 p.m. start.
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Chicago Wins Narrowly as White Sox Down Yankees
In a tense American League card, Chicago defeats New York 5 to 3 while Cleveland holds a steady pace with a six hitter in a later report. Detroit loses to Boston 1 to 2 and Baltimore tops Washington 3 to 2 as Friday schedules promise matchups across major teams.
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Yankees Stay Hot with 3-0 Win Over Athletics
Casey Stengel again reshapes the Yankees lineup after a curfew brawl as New York shuts out Kansas City 3-0 behind Bob Turley. Mantle Bauer and Howard deliver key hits while Richardson makes a sparkling defensive play and Turley earns his first win. Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, St Louis and Brooklyn also win as pennant races tighten.
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White Sox and Texaco Take Lead in Delano Softball League
White Sox defeated Russell's Minow Pool 20 46 to seize sole first place while Texaco beat Mutual 214. Peggy Kimbrel hit a grand slam for the Sox. Monday night games at West Town Field feature Mutual versus White Sox at 7 and Texaco versus Russells at 8 15.
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Harney's 63 tops field as Hogan Snead chase Sam Snead event
Paul Harney shot a career best 7 under par 63 to lead after the first round of the Sam Snead golfing festival at White Sulphur Springs. Ben Hogan and Sam Snead trailed by two and three strokes, with Billy Casper among the early chasers. The article notes Hogan's focus, Harney's rise, and Casper's promise as the 72 hole event unfolds.
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Calhoun Set To Battle Giardello In 10 Round Pivot
Rory Calhoun from White Plains faces Joey Giardello in a 10 round middleweight bout at the arena. Calhoun, 22, boasts 27 wins with 14 knockouts and one loss, while Giardello, 27, carries 70 wins with 50 knockouts and 23 losses. NBC will televise at 10 p.m. EDT with five points per round.
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Basketball Prospect Quits University of Alabama
Ronnie Cochran, 19, a highly regarded basketball player, has quit the University of Alabama over dissatisfaction. The 62 inch, 175 pound forward said he has no plans to transfer and may seek work locally. He averaged 23 points for the Alabama freshmen team.
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Former all state player leaves university after dissatisfaction
Cochran, an ex Murphy High all state player, told The Mobile Press he left college because he was unhappy with campus life and felt there was too much partying. He spoke to Sports Editor Dennis Smitherman.
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Languages you seldom hear spoken around the world
The snippet notes Javanese with about 41 million speakers Marathi with about 28 million and Swahili with about 8 million. It highlights these languages as less commonly heard globally.
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