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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1948

Page

6

Rebels Hold Lead In Southeastern League Race

Montgomery’s Rebels beat Gadsden 9 to 6 to stay atop the Southeastern League standings. Pensacola toppled Vicksburg, Jackson defeated Meridian 8 to 4, and Selma edged Anniston 3 to 2. Frank Childs earned his third win as Montgomery rallied with five in the seventh and three in the eighth.

Associated Press Montgomery Rebels Gadsden Pensacola Vicksburgh Jackson Meridian Selma Anniston Frank Childs Bob Ferguson Jim McClure Pete Rhodes Gadsden Ln

Cordele and Americus Top Higher Georgia Florida Clubs

Cordele tripped Tallahassee 13 to 12 as Americus edged Moultrie 7 to 6 in a ninth inning finish. Thomasville fell to Valdosta 11 to 5 while Albany beat Waycross 8 to 5. Cyrus pitched for Albany in a low hit effort as Cordele and Americus pursue league leaders.

Cordele Americus Tallahassee Moultrie Thomasville Valdosta Albany Waycross Muskovich Calloway Gormish Zecolla Krausse Busa Misho Langemeire Wingo Wineers Funk Cann Knab Stamey Barbella Carter Aeth Cyrus Young Gottsman Cook

Selma Wins Late Thriller as Comeback Continues

In a tight matchup the winners moved ahead 2-1 in the fifth, Selma tied it in the sixth, and scored the winning run in the same frame. Ru runno earned the win for Selma while Scott took the loss.

Selma Rurunno Scott

Locals Rally Behind Hudson to Beat Reynolds Ramblers 3 1

Robert Hudson pitched nine strong innings and Red Kimbrell drove in the winning runs in the seventh as the Decatur locals defeated the Reynolds Ramblers 3 1 in Sheffield. Kimbrell singled home Chick Sparkman and Hudson for the decisive two runs after Sparkman reached on a hit by pitch. Avery Roberts and Bill Freeman contributed early for Decatur, which stays atop the Tennessee Alabama League standings with a 4 1 mark.

Ken Guettier Gadsden Charley Woddall Dave Willliams Pensacola Maurice Newlin St. Louis Browns Billy Seal Seal al Fisher Sally Dashiell Otto Denning Burt Thiel Wade Tate Jackson Meridiante Bo Palica Pali Robert Hudson Red Kimbrell Vecatur American Legion Reynolds Ramblers Sheffield Hudson Ramblers Kimbrell Chick Sparkman Sparkman Chick Little Red Avery Roberts Bud Lee Roberts Bill Freeman Reynolds Red Caudill Ray Vernon al Hunt Ray Addrie Vernon Hunt Lanning Freeman Decatur Elledge MecMurtrie Caudill Rhoides Ed Brazelton Ogle Legion

Demaret and Hogan Lead PGA Semi Final Showdown in St Louis

Jim Demaret and Ben Hogan advanced from quarterfinals while Sam Snead and Mike Turnesa were eliminated after marathon matches. Demaret posted a 14 under par 61 in a 5 and 4 win, Hogan defeated Melvin Harbert 2 and 1, as Harmon and Turnesa’s long 42-hole duel highlighted a day of grueling golf for the PGA tournament.

ST. Louis Jimmy Demaret Ben Hogan Mike Turnesa Turnesa White Plains N. Y Harmon Claude Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Johnny Bulla Phoenix Ariz Demaret Ojai Calif Hogan Hershey George Fazio Conshohocken Melvin Chick) Harbert Northville Mich Palm Beach Fla Winged Foot Club Mamaroneck Norwood Hills Country Club

Playoff Dates Set For SEC Baseball Title

Auburn and Mississippi State will contest a best of five series for the SEC title after finishing atop the Eastern and Western divisions respectively. First two games are set for Starkville on Friday and Saturday with the remaining games to be played in Auburn the following week. This marks the first postseason playoff after the conference split into two divisions.

Auburn Ala Mississippi State Wilbur Hutsell Starksville Miss Alabama

Schedule of Tonight’s Major League and Minor League Baseball Games

National League features Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St Louis at Philadelphia in night games. American League has Washington at Detroit for a single game. Southern Association slate includes Atlanta at Birmingham, Chattanooga at Little Rock, Nashville at Memphis, and New Orleans at Mobile all listed for night.

B. Vernon Brooklyn Elledge Palanebox X-Asbay L Pet Cleveland Decatur Philadelphia Ab. R. H. O. A. New York Detroit Kimbrell Netdeenes St. Louis See Vareni Hudson P Mobile Memphis Atlana Cavevece New Orleans Chattanooga Little Rock Decatur Reynolds Caudill Freeman Hunt Associated Press National League Cincinnati American League Washington Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Mobile

Tech Top In SEAAU Track

Georgia Tech won the SEAAU Track and Field meet with 52 points, beating Auburn 46 3-4 and Georgia 16. Florida 11, Tennessee 8, Alabama 7 1 2, South Carolina 7 and Mercer 1 followed. Four records fell and one tied including Fred Carley of Auburn in the mile, Scooter Bucks of South Carolina in the 440, Billy Queen of Tech in the 440 hurdles, and Martin Korik of Tennessee in the pole vault. Jimmy Walker of Auburn tied the 100 yard dash record in prelims and won the final.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Tech Auburn Tigers Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama South Carolina Mercer Fred Carley Bob Young University of Georgia Norman (Scooter Martin Korik Billy Weeks Jimmy Walker

League Baseball Scores From AMERICAN and SOUTH ATLANTIC Circuits

Results across multiple leagues show Louisville 6 Milwaukee 5. Columbus 9 Kansas City 9. St. Paul 11 Toledo 3. Atlanta 11 Birmingham 1. Nashville 8 Memphis 0. Mobile 5 New Orleans 1. Charleston 12 Greenville 7. Savannah 5 Columbus 3. Macon 10 Jacksonville 5. Pensacola 13. Jackson 8 Meridian 4. Montgomery 9 6. Selma 3 Anniston 3. Americus 7 Cordele 13. Tallahassee 12. Thomasville 5. Valley 5 Alexander City 0. Second game delayed by rain.

Associated Press American Association Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Little Rock Mobile New Orleans Charleston Greenville Augusta Columbia Savannah Macon Jacksonville Pensacola Vicksburg Jackson Meridian Montgomery Ag Yom Selma Anniston Georgia Florida Leagus Americus Moultin Cordele Tallahassee OS Thomasville Tallassee Valley Alexander City

Baseball scores across leagues and standings

The report lists multiple game results and standings including Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 5 New York 2 Pittsburgh 1 St Louis 18 4 Philadelphia 3 1 Boston 8 12 Chicago 5 4 AMERIC New York 6 1 Cleveland 5 5 Chicago 4 4 Boston 3 3 12nd game 10 innings Washington 1 Detroit 0 Philadelphia 7 8 St Louis 3 1.

Associated Press Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Chicago Americ New York Cleveland Gome Wasington Detroit

Vols Clinch Top Spot With Two Victories In SA Play

Nashville Vols toppled Memphis 8-0 and 5-3 to move clear of Birmingham in the Southern Association. Mobile beat New Orleans 5-1. Atlanta and Birmingham split a twin bill 11-1 and 11-2 as Chattanooga edged Little Rock 8-7. Hal Quick led Nashville with four hits. Art Cuccurullo and Pete Wolfe pitched five-hitters for key wins.

Associated Press Nashville Vols Birmingham Southern Association Memphis Mobile New Orleans Atlanta Crackers Barons Chattanooga Little Rock Ben Wade Vols Billy Bridges Hugh ‘Mulcahy Nashville Hal Quick Quick Vol John Perkovich Mulcahy Art Cu Tom Neill Baron ’ Southepaw Jim’ Hedgecock Alvin Heuser

Valley shuts out Alexander City as league leaders fall

Valley pitcher J Danna hurled a five hit game to blank Alexander City in the Georgia Alabama league. Danna fanned one and walked one while facing 30 batters. Lewis had three hits and drove in three runs for Valley. Valley scored in the 4th 6th and 8th innings. Tallassee beat LaGrange 8 2 Opelika defeated Griffin 5 0. Newnan and Carrollton idle.

Associated Press Valley J. Danna Alexander City Georgia Alabama Tallassee LaGrange Opelika Griffin Newnan Carrollton Danna Valley Lewis Hall Acton Childs Millinger Gunnels Hudson

Yankees Blasts Rally In 6-5 Win Over Indians

Joe Nimaggio hit three homers driving all New York runs in a 6-5 victory over Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians. Larry Jansen tossed a four-hitter to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for his fifth win.

Associated Press Joe. Nimaggio Yankees New York Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Larry Jansen Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Don Black Cleveland Ed Lopat Dick Fowler Lou Brissie Philadelphia Athletics Indians Browns St. Louis Virgil Trucks Early Wynn Gil Coan Washington Senators Tigers Detroit St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Polo Grounds Braves Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Boston

Durocher and McCarthy In Hot Water With Fans

Baseball round up notes managerial struggles for Durocher with the Dodgers and McCarthy with the Red Sox as both squads stumble in early season play. Dodgers crash to NL cellar after 6-5 loss to Reds while Red Sox fall with double defeat by the White Sox.

Durocher McCarthy Joe Reichler Leo Durocher Brooklyn Pace Gers Joe McCarthy Boston Red Sox Dodgers Rock Bottom Brooklyn Coney Island Gowanus Canal Cincinnati Reds Red Sox Tom Yawkey Tex Hughson Boston Mickey Harris Dave Fervis Pitcning Joe Hatte California Erv Palica Grady Batton White Sox Bob Kennedy Earl Johnson Joe Haynes Joe Dobson Don Kolloway Haynes Earl Harriss Cleveland Joe DiMaggio Yanks Feller

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