Five Home Runs In Decatur Legion Game
Hoffman of Birmingham led Decatur to a 19 13 win over the locals in two hour fifty minute game at home. Five homers were hit including Montgomery Sharp and King for the winners while Billy Micheal homered for the losers. Huffman pitcher held key early lead with two late blasts, as Decatur outhit 17 to 16 but left runners. Frequent errors by Decatur and Huffman capitalized on a high walk total, and Huffman built a midgame edge to secure the victory. .
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Decatur American Legion
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King
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McMurtrie
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Tucker
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Nash
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Odom
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Freeman
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Kellar
Raton
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J. FE
Looney
Burleson
Jeffs
Herdt
Opelika Valley
Opelika
Clark
Vanadestine
Hudson
Julian
Newnan
Alexander
Alexander City
S E Linescores Show Vicksburg Pensacola Split
In the Associated Press recap Vicksburg defeats Pensacola 10 to 2 with late nine inning rally and 8 hits. Gadsden over Montgomery 9 to 5 as pitchers struggle. Anniston falls to Selma 6 to 4 and Meridian beats Jackson 7 to 4 after late scoring.
Indy 500 Qualifying Extended After Weather Delays
In Indianapolis on May 23 drivers gain an extra chance to qualify for the Memorial Day 500 mile race after weather limited activity to four laps on Saturday. Rain, wind and cold kept crews off the track yesterday.
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Indianapolis
Tallassee Still Sets Pace in Georgia Alabama League
Tallassee defeated Carrollton 7 to 4 to stay ahead in the Georgia Alabama League standings. Opelika edged Valley 6 to 4, and Alexander City rallied past Newnan 8 to 7. LaGrange and Griffin were idle.
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Talassee
Carrolton
Opelika
Valley
Alexander City
Newnan
LaGrange
Griffin
Carrollton
Pro basketball bluff ends in courtroom chatter
A sports roundup notes a looming pro basketball dispute before July 4 and hints at fallout from Kentucky’s package deal with the NBA after Dean Adolph Rupp’s dealings. Alabama football ends coach Malcolm Laney drills the squad, with five of six baseball players listed as end candidates. Flint Journal editor Maurie Cossman receives a commemorative book from Michigan Football Writers.
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New York
Kentucky
National Basketball League
Adolph Rupp
Basketball Association of America
Malcolm Laney
Alabama
Bama
Maurie Cossman
Flint
Mich
Michigan
One Down Plenty To Go In Spring Golf Tales
A New Orleans pro Fred Haas Jr seeks advice from Henry Picard on perfecting a long smooth putting stroke. Picard warns success requires a full summer, not a single tournament. Paul Burris works in Odessa oil fields to sharpen for Packers duties next fall. Ty Cobb cheers Kid Nichols election to baseball hall of fame after campaigning for years.
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Fred Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Fred
Henry Picard
Henry
Bobby Jones
Haas
Picard
Paul Burris
Big Oklahoma U. Guard
Odessa
Tex
Packers
Kid Nichols
Ty Cobb
Nichols
Godin Viewed as Harvard Pitcher Near Major League Debut
Ira Godin may become the second Harvard pitcher to reach the majors following Charley Devens. Stuffy McInnis believes Godin has the talent to break through, while Angelo Bertelli contemplates another comeback with the Yankees after knee surgery and a damaged season. Bertelli cites pain and reluctance to be hit as factors in his prior struggles.
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Harvard
Charley Devens
Stuffy McInnis
Godin
Angelo Bertelli
Football
Yankees
Chicago
Bertelli
Movie Star Wins Inquirer Meet at Whitemarsh Valley
A movie star won the $15,000 Philadelphia Inquirer tournament at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club with a 276 total, 12 under par, setting a new record. Joe Kirkwood Jr finished tied for second with 281, earning $2,600, while Johnny Palmer and Bobby Locke followed with 280 and 281 respectively and prize money.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Joe Kirkwood
Hollywood
Joe Palooka
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Joe
Johnny Palmer
Badlin
N. C
Kirkwood
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Fred Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Parnell Keeps Sox Hopes Alive As Pitcher Stars
Boston Red Sox star Mel Parnell, 26, from New Orleans, improves to six wins and one loss in seven starts including two shutouts. His 12 runs and 51 hits allowed over 69 1 3 innings highlight a season that keeps Boston in the pennant race amid a busy day of major league results.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Marie Joe McCarthy
Boston
Red Sox
Mel Parnell
New Orleans
Withc Rw
Parnell
Cleveland
Indians
Mel
Virgil Trucks
Detroit Tigers
Parnel
Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Tribe
New York Yankees
Alex Kellner
Eddie Joost
Hank Majeski
Lou Brissie
Ken Raffensberger
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Raffensberger
Gil Hodges
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Cardinals
St. Louis
Redbirds
Chicago White Sox
Washington
St. Louis Browns
New York
Golf round totals spot four players with below par scores
Lloyd Mangrum and three others topped par with a four round total of 288. Jim Ferrier of San Francisco finished at 285, Clayton Haefner of Charlotte 286, and E. J. Harrison of Little Rock 287, among the top scores.
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Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Clayton Haefner
Charlotte
N. C
E. J. Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
DiMag to Try Heel Tonight for Yankees Return
New York May 23 Joe DiMaggio will test his ailing heel tonight before the Yankees and Cardinals game at the stadium. The $90 000 a year outfielder has been out since spring drills and will wear a uniform to hit and exercise but is not scheduled for game action. The test aims to show when he can return to regular or part time duty.
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New York
Joe DiMggio
New York Yankees
St. Louis
Umpire Hospitalized After Being Hit By Ball
New Salem Georgia May 23 An umpire G H McKaig 36 fractured skull after being struck on the head by a baseball relayed from the out field during a New Salem versus Trenton game. Condition listed as fair at a Chattanooga hospital.
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New Salem
G. H. McKaig
Chattanooga
McKaig
Trenton
Unclear Baseball Highlights From AP Dispatch
Mel Parnell drove in two runs including the winning run in the 12th inning for Boston in a 3-2 win over Detroit. KE Raffensberger pitched Cincinnati to a 2-0 one hit victory over Brooklyn in the second game of a doubleheader, his third one hit win in two seasons.
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Associated Press
Mel Parnell
Red Sox
Boston
Detroit
KE. Raffensberger
Reds
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pels Take Double Win in Southern Association Action
New Orleans edged Memphis Chicks 5 4 to climb from fourth to third place while Little Rock defeated Mobile 12 7 and 5 4 to rise to fourth. Atlanta beat Chattanooga in both ends of a twi n bill as Lookouts fell 11 4 then Crackers won 10 8. Birmingham and Nashville split. Atlanta leads with Birmingham close behind.
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New Orleans
Memphis Chicks
Little Rock
Mobile
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Crackers
Birmingham
Nashville
Vols
Alabamians
Weekend Sports Roundup From National Track and Regattas
Belmont and other sites report multiple race results. Olympia wins the Withers Mile at Belmont while Ocean Drive places second. Arcada California wins the Golden State Breeders Handicap at Santa Anita. Minnesota claims the Western Conference outdoor track title. Missouri secures its third straight Big Seven title. California sets a world distance record in a half mile relay at Modesto. Georgia Tech wins the SEC track meet as LSU places second and Auburn third. North Carolina repeats as Southern Conference track champion with Duke second. California beats Wisconsin in a three mile intercollegiate course. Boston University sweeps Dad Wald Regatta. Princeton surprises Cornell Yale and Penn in the Carnegie Cup Regatta. Harvard's third varsity wins the American Henley Regatta feature.
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Evanston
Iil
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Charles Peters
Indiana
Omaha
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Boston
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Paris-Louise Brough and Gonzales duel in French tournament
Paris-Louise Brough was beaten and Dick Gonzales narrowly escaped defeat in the fourth round matches of the French International tennis tournament. Golf news notes Joe Kirkwood Jr won the sixth annual Inquirer Invitation golf tournament in Philadelphia.
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Paris
Louise Brough
Dick Gonzales
Philadelphia
Joe Kirkwood, Jr
Inquirer
Buck Whitmer Killed in Spectacular Racing Crash
Chico California reports Buck Whitmer the 1948 racing association champion died in a dramatic crash. Authorities say the veteran driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene with emergency crews responding quickly.
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Chico
Calif
Buck Whitmer
Racing Association
MIOR League Scores Roundup
In a Midland league update Opelika beat Valley 6 to 4 and Alexander City edged Newnan 8 to 7. Tallassee defeated Carrollton 7 to 4 with only these results listed.
Alabama State League Scores and Southern Association Standings
Dothan 9 Ozark 4 Enterprise 11 Geneva 1 Troy 4 Greenville 3 Andalusia 16 Brewton 16 tie. Southern Association results Mobile 7-4 Nashville 15-9 Birmingham 9-10 New Orleans 5-5 Memphis 4-4 Chattanooga 11-8 Atlanta 4-10 Little Rock 12-5.
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Detroit
Chicago
Emer
Washington
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St. Louis
Boston Wen
Nees Oe
Brooklyn Sence
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Suecuree
Southern Association Wien Pet
Chattanooga
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Emphis
Alabam
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Ozark
Enterprise
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Troy
Greenville
Andalusia
Brewton
Tonight's Schedule Matches Local and State Teams
At 7:30 Vew faces Hartselle in a high school game while State meets the National Guard in a separate event, outlining tonight's athletic slate and matchups.
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VEW
Hartselle
State
National Guard
Florence Golfers Defeat Decatur 28 26 Sunday
Florence golfers defeated the Decatur team by a 28 to 26 score Sunday afternoon. Decatur pro Mr Lowery announced matches would be held here as often as possible. Jasper golfers will come to Decatur June 5 and interested players were asked to sign up at the Country Club.
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Florence
Decatur
Lowery
Jasper
Country
Baseball stat notes with team and pitcher figures
Cleveland Yale Philadelphia and Robertson Washington players appear in a pitching and strikeout summary. Lopat and Parnell are listed with win loss records and opponent teams. Newhouser and Trucks are noted for high strikeout totals in Detroit.
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Yale
Philadelphia
Robertson
Washington
Lopat
New York
Parnell
Boston
Newhouser
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