Legion Crushes Huntsville 17-4 In Stately Victory
Decatur American Legion blasted Huntsville Manufacturing 17 to 4 after a strong night at the plate. Doc Bates homered with two on as Freeman piled three hits and three walks, while Bill Freeman added three hits and two driven in.
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State and Ky meet today in SEC playoff for baseball title
Bars state and Kentucky start a best of five series for the Southeastern Conference championship at Mississippi State’s home field, the defending Western Division champion. Mississippi State shows 13–3, Kentucky tops the Eastern Division at 5–1. Play resumes Tuesday at Lexington.
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City Softball League Night Opens With John White Victory Hope
In Delano Park tonight John White faces cellar-dwelling Hartselle in the opener of City Softball League play as Firestone meets second place National Guard. John White leads the league with one loss, while Firestone has won 1 of 3 and the Guard 4 of 5.
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Unknown Medalist Forges Ahead in PGA Quest at Richmond
Ray Wade Hill, a Shreveport golf pro described as unknown, captured medalist honors in the PGA event by firing 67 to reach 136 after 36 holes at Hermitage Country Club. Sammy Snead by one shot and fellow unknown Howard Schmidt tied at 138, as 64 players entered today’s match play with 149 or better.
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Hill Wins PGA Medal with 136 Aggregate Finish
Ray Wade Hill of Shreveport shot 67 in final qualifying round to win the PGA Tournament medal with an aggregate 136. Frank Stranahan and Willie Turnesa advance to British Amateur quarter finals. Colonial National Invitation called off due to Trinity River flooding. Robinson Gavilan bout signing abandoned as managers refuse contract. Paddieduck wins Belmont Park handicap at 7.70. Budge Patty defeats Pancho Gonzales 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-3 in French international semi finals.
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Groza Targeted By BAA Under Podoloff Contract Plan
Maurice Podoloff, president of the Basketball Association of America, said the league intends to press Kentucky star Alex Groza to sign a BAA contract.
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Baseball pairings and all night games listed
The schedule lists the American League matchups St Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York and Washington at Boston. All games noted as night contests. In the Southern Association Birmingham at Chattanooga New Orleans at Little Rock Mobile at Memphis and Atlanta at Nashville are also listed as night games.
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Locke Passes Open Bet and PGA Courtesy Row
New York May 27 Bobby Locke hinted he would skip the British Open if he wins the U S Open and stay to collect the title The issue centers on PGA courtesy and honorary membership versus British PGA treatment The Ivy group colleges agree on a football ticket policy to limit refunds and secure crowds Also Baltimore reports Billy Jurges as a top candidate for Orioles manager position
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Drake proposes revolving court field house for better seating
Bruce Drake, Oklahoma basketball coach, advocates a field house with a revolving court. At halftime the court would rotate so fans behind the basket sit on the sidelines, claiming every seat would be good and the public would learn that end seats are best for viewing. He hints coaches may prefer mid court for visibility.
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Two to Fight In Women's Golf
Essex Falls New Jersey May 27. The first women's Eastern Open championship opens today with Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg as favorites to win the 54 hole three day event for a share of 3500 dollars. Amateur Grace Leczyk and Peggy Kirk were possible rivals if they arrive.
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Barons Take Lead With 9 0 Shutout To Top Standings
The Birmingham Barons routed the Chattanooga Lookouts 9 0 as Little Jimmy McDonald pitched a six hit shutout and moved the Barons to first in the Southern Association. Nashville Vols beat Atlanta 9 4 behind Tookie Gilbert and Babe Barna. The New Orleans Pelicans crushed Little Rock 16 10 as Mobile Bears ended a six game skid with a 3 0 win over Memphis Chicks.
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Baseball season leaders and team highlights AP list
Batting leaders include Zernial and Sievers with Chicago and St Louis leading in runs Jost Williams and Bost on players. Pitching leaders Lopat Byrne Branca Branca and Lively appear with perfect records and top win percentages across New York Brooklyn Cincinnati.
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Musial Sparks Cardinals Past Pirates in big rally
Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter heated up with strong home stand form as St Louis erased an early Pirates lead and crushed Pittsburgh 13-6. Musial hit .316 with eight RBIs and three homers during the stretch, while Slaughter batted .452 with nine RBIs, giving the rejuvenated Cardinals their third straight win.
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Baseball Scores From Regional Leagues
Birmingham 9 Chattanooga C. 8. Mobile 8. Memphis 7. New Orleans 16. Little Rock 10. Nashville 9. Atlanta 4. Georgia Alabama League Newnan 3 LaGrange 2 Tallassee 5 Griffin 3. Valley 16 Carrollton Opelika 7 Alexander City 6. Alabama State League Dothan 13 Troy 5 Andalusia 4 Enterprise 3 Ozark 10 Geneva 6 Greenville 9 Brewton 8 in 10 innings. Southeastern League Selma 5 Montgomery 4. Vicksburg 1 Jackson 0. Anniston 16 Gadsden 5.
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S E Linescores JackRON Vicksburg and Meridian Match
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