White Sox angry at Yank tactics in outfielder clash
The Chicago White Sox charged Hank Bauer with dirty play after a seventh inning collision on a bases loaded situation in an 11 6 Yankee win. Umpire Ed Hurley ruled Bauer interfered, prompting White Sox threats to retaliate when the teams meet again.
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Alabama Favored To Take SEC Track Meet
Alabama appears poised to win the SEC track meet next weekend, according to Bill Beckwith who, despite Florida being the favorite, projects Alabama at 50 points with Auburn and Florida tied for second at 36. He notes Alabama leads in second-place potentials with Cassity, Christman, Reeves, Hyde, Crumpton and the mile relay, while Florida and Georgia hold four favorites each.
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Meisner Optioned as Carter Joins Barons
Second baseman Bob Meisner is optioned by the New Orleans Barons to Birmingham to make room for third baseman Leon Buddy Carter who has joined the Barons from the Denver organization. Right handed pitcher Al Cicotte also optioned to Birmingham by Denver. Eddie Glennon Baron GM announced Meisner's move.
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Buddy) Carter
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Pep Avenges Loss in Televized Rematch
Willie Pep defeated Gil Cadilli in a one sided rematch at Olympia Stadium Detroit. The crowd of 744 watched a sparsely attended event with gross gate of 883 dollars amid lingering controversy from the March 30 California bout.
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Birmingham Golf Pro To Retire In December
Charley Hall aged 68 will end 44 years as golf instructor at Birmingham Country Club on December 31. He began pro work in 1906 at age 19, moved from Nashville to Birmingham in 1911, and once led the Professional Golfers Association of America in 1931-32. Hall, born in Leeds England, was long noted as one of the country’s premier drivers.
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Accidental Death Rate on U.S. Railroads in 1954
The accidental death rate of passengers on U S railroads in 1954 was .07 per 100 million passenger miles.
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Cardinals Sweep Series From Bums
The Cardinals won 3-2 to sweep the Brooklyn Dodgers, fifth straight win for Stanky’s club. Stanky’s pitching allowed just three runs in five games, with Barney Schultz recording the final outs. Cubs took two from the Phils. Giants beat Milwaukee. Cleveland crushed Boston 19-0. Yankees swept Chicago. Detroit toppled Baltimore in 10 innings.
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Mathews Out Of Braves Lineup With Acute Appendicitis
Eddie Mathews, Milwaukee Braves third baseman, was sidelined by acute appendicitis and will miss two to four weeks after yesterday’s operation performed by Dr. Irwin Schulz.
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Doris Hart Plans Retirement After Wimbledon Season
New York Doris Hart the U S champion and 1951 Wimbledon winner plans to retire from competitive tennis by end of the season. Hart ranked No 1 in the United States and will compete in Wimbledon before stepping away.
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Major League Leaders and a Sap-Production Note
The piece lists American and National League batting and pitching leaders with names such as Mantle Kuenn Snider Newcombe and Gilliam. It also notes a weather-driven note that freezing nights and thawing days are needed to stimulate sugar maple sap production.
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Entries Coming Along Fast For Tennessee Valley Horse Show
Sam Wheat, entry chairman, reports strong ticket sales and entries for the annual Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Legion Field next Thursday night. 44 horses had entered, with horses from 10 states already showing in 13 classes plus a model class. box seats are partly sold and general admission tickets move quickly. Contact 3706 for tickets or box seats.
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Action Tonight In City League Action
The Elks seek their first win against Wolverine at 7 30 in City Softball League. Tubers chase a second win over league leaders. WFW faces Chemstrand. Elks top the standings at 2 1. Wolverine, Chemstrand are 1 1 and Vets are 1 2.
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Campbell Prepares Walker Cup Team for Opening Foursomes
Captain Bill Campbell names the possible Walker Cup foursome pairs after five days of practice. Harvey Ward joins Don Cherry with Joe Conrad and Dale Morey to form one predicted team, while Bruce Cudd Jim Jackson Billy Joe Patton and Dick Yost shuffle partners as Campbell experiments for the lineup.
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Pelicans Stop Birmingham 3-0
In a midweek AA contest, New Orleans defeated Birmingham 3-0 as attendance lagged in Little Rock and Mobile but remained solid in Nashville and Atlanta. Fred Green pitched well for New Orleans while Jim O Reilly allowed two wild pitches in relief. Gerry Lane pitched a no hitter through 423 innings for Nashville earlier in the season.
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