Idle Yanks Hold Lead Of Nine Games In AL
The Yankees hold a nine game lead in the American League amid a quiet schedule after Kansas City beat Baltimore 5-4 in 10 innings. Bob Turley seeks his eighth win as Casey and the pennant race tightens behind New York.
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Decatur golfers seek open spots in National Open
Birmingham Alabama sectional qualifying will decide four berths for the National Open. James B Wiley Jr and Melvin R Oliver Jr are among 78 entrants from Alabama Georgia and Northwest Florida set for 36 holes of medal play at Birmingham Country Club Monday.
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Best Ever Says Rigney On Willie Mays
San Francisco manager Bill Rigney praises Willie Mays as the best he ever saw and predicts potential for a .380 average 50 homers and 140 RBIs. Mays cautions about May, while Rigney notes his spring forecast and a surge after a slow start. Giants rout Army 17 to 1 in the Cadets game.
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Trenton Ordinance Sets Hoop Skirt Limit at Five Feet
In 1857 the city of Trenton New Jersey enacted an ordinance restricting hoop skirts to a maximum five foot diameter, aiming to curb excessive dress styles and enforce public modesty.
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Byrd Falls as Hunt Delivers for New Orleans Pelicans
Ken Hunt hit a 300 foot homer with two aboard in the ninth to snap Harry Byrd’s 2-1 lead and give New Orleans a 4-2 win. Atlanta stretched its league lead. Birmingham dropped to second after a 6-0 loss to the Crackers. Nashville, Chattanooga, and Memphis also played, with Nashville moving to fourth as Dufour’s nine hits couldn’t salvage Memphis.
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Auburn Still Competing Despite Three Year Ban
Auburn football coach Jordan said the three year recruiting ban has not ended the team’s right to compete. At the Banquet of Champions, he noted alumni unity, while awards honored Jimmy Phillips as top senior athlete among about 100 lettermen. The event celebrated a record year with SEC and national titles in multiple sports.
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Bible Society marks 75 million pocket Gospels since 1948
Since 1948 the American Bible Society has published 75 million pocket Gospels in 16 languages, a steady expansion of distribution and reach across diverse Christian communities worldwide.
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No Retirement In Sight Says Archie Moore Keeps Fighting On
San Francisco AP reports light heavyweight champion Archie Moore plans more fights into his 40s after a 10 round victory over Charley Norkus. He rejects retirement, seeks a title shot with a $100000 guarantee against Yvon Durelle or Eddie Machen, and aims a Sacramento bout in two weeks. Floyd Patterson is the current heavyweight champ.
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Lights Cut in Late Seventh Doomed Kiwanis Hartselle Game
In Delano Park, Kiwanis trailed 10-8 with two on when Don Kyle hit a grounder past the infield. A lights switch plunging the field into darkness halted play and the umpire ordered runners back. Kyle flied out then. In the nightcap, Decatur Jaycees beat Rotary 12-10.
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Mrs. Greene Wins Ruth Banks Baugh Handicap Golf
In a three way playoff at the Ruth Banks Baugh Handicap, Mrs. J. H. Greene won after nine extra holes. Mrs. Hemminghaus finished runner up with 44, while Mrs. Jonas missed the playoff with 44 after the first nine. Mrs. Lee Damsky was the defending champion.
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Javelin Accident Hurt Woodbridge Prep Track Star
A Woodbridge High School javelin accident on Monday left Robert Hartman, 17, critically injured with a pierced lung after a teammate’s throw went 150 feet and buried four inches in his upper abdomen. He remained in poor condition at a local hospital.
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Cards Clip Sox 15-0 In Pony League Curtain Raiser
The Cards defeated the White Sox 15-0 in the Pony League Juniors opener at West Town Ballpark. Battery for the Cards was Terry and Reed, for the Sox Hines relieved by Sittason and Tucker. Game ended after five innings and Johnson hit the longest ball, a triple. Junior play resumes tonight with the Redlegs vs Orioles at 8.
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Antioch to Play Tennessee Valley State Trade School
Antioch baseball set to face Tennessee Valley State Trade School at Legion Field at 1 30 p m Saturday. Antioch won 6 0 against Athens and 7 1 vs Hatton in its first two games. Clark earned the win in the opener with a five hit effort and 16 strikeouts while Stewart allowed seven hits and fanned 10 in the second.
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Gutzon Borglum Lived From 1867 to 1941
Noted American sculptor Gutzon Borglum best known for the Mount Rushmore Memorial in South Dakota lived from 1867 to 1941. His career spanned carving large scale monuments and shaping national landmark projects.
Estrella Horoscope Highlights Cooperation and Travel
The stars urge cooperation with associates as a must and warn against shirking duties. Travel could broaden horizons in mid July and June brings inspiration for work and finance. Personal relations shine for birthday individuals with family happiness and domestic focus. Recognition may come in September and November urges calm. A talented child may be born today with humor.
Double dies St. Petersburg actor Marvin McConnell
Marvin G. McConnell aged 63 died Monday in St Petersburg Florida. He was a former double for silent screen star Harold Lloyd and appeared in small acting parts and as an on screen writer in Hollywood projects.
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Local Girls Softball League Results and Tomorrow’s Schedule
Shady Terry reports results from the Girls' Softball League and notes that the schedule for the next games will be announced tomorrow.
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