Great Rush Of Atlanta Crackers Goes Forward Unchecked
The Atlanta Crackers push a seven and eight inning surge to defeat Nashville 11 to 5 in a Southern Association game. Sheriff Harris of Guilford County delivered a two run hit to spark the rally. Bobby Durham earned the win as Atlanta extends home attendance records and maintains top standing.
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Lawrenceburg to Meet Hosierymen
The Alabama Mill baseball team faces tough tests this weekend starting with Lincoln Dallas of Huntsville tomorrow at Alabama Park. Lawrenceburg Slant & Slant Shirtmakers visit Saturday at Fairview Park, seeking revenge after losses to both teams.
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Amateur Boxers Battle Thursday in Martin Arena Card
Local city try-outs for the district tournament on June 15 begin Thursday night at Martin arena. Featured bouts include Butler Hine versus Bill Hine, C. W. Bethany against J. E. Shirley, Blondy Ryan versus Buster Hames, and Jessie Christian versus Bill Smith.
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Yesterday's Southern League Results Highlight Close Games
Little Rock defeated Birmingham 4 to 3 in 10 innings. Atlanta beat Nashville 11 to 5. Chattanooga triumphed over Knoxville 10 to 8 in 10 innings. Memphis edged New Orleans 4 to 3 in 13 innings.
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Baseball scores from four leagues on this slate
American League results Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 5 and Detroit topped New York 8 to 3. St Louis defeated Boston 6 to 5 while Cleveland edged Washington 5 to 4. Cincinnati crushed Boston 13 to 4 and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 with two rainouts noted in New York-St Louis and Brooklyn-Chicago. International League Newark won 6 to 3 over Baltimore as Syracuse Albany and Montreal Rochester faced rain. Dixie Amateur League headlines Troy over Union Springs 7 to 3 and Ozark defeated Abbeville 18 to 10 with Eufaula 3 results listed.
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Scheduled NBA and college tilt night card
Tonight Menu includes Birmingham at Little Rock Nashville at Atlanta New Orleans at Memphis New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Ozark at Dothan Eufaula at Troy Union Springs at Abbeville No results given.
Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Vaughan Pirates batting .404 with 37 runs and 32 RBIs, Suhr and Martin doubles, L Waner triples, Ott and Joe Moore tied for homers, and Castleman and Parmalee top pitching. Also notes Johnson Athletics batting .361 with 53 hits and Greenberg 41 RBIs. Whitehead 7 0 and Allen 5 0 lead pitching.
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Local bouts feature Knoblock and Woodruff in action
Boxing card promises lively action with Henry Knoblock versus Russell Woodruff and Barney Google against Sug Green. Also scheduled Rufus Johnson versus Wallace Webb and Tipton versus Jackie Baker, two top pros in four round clashes.
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Barney Google
Sug Green
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Wallace Webb
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Jackie Baker
Ross Grabs Title From McLarnin in Brutal Welterweight Clash
Barney Ross defeated Jimmy McLarnin in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds to reclaim the welterweight championship. Referee Jack Dempsey and judges Abe Goldberg and George Lecron ruled Ross winner by unanimous decision as McLarnin contemplated retirement. Ross suffered a bleeding nose and a left hand injury but matched McLarnin’s ferocity and outran him with speed and power for the Irishman’s final defeat.
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George Lecron
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Southern Leaders Compiled for The Associated Press by Charles H. Miller
Statistical recap shows batting leaders G. A B H and averages for Birmingham Birmingham and Chatanooga players. Pitching leaders list Kelley Cohen Schmidt Greer Milnar with win totals and ERAs. Home runs by Hutcheson and Duke Memphis. RBIs led by Miles and Duke. Stolen bases highlight Boss Miles and Nonnenkamp. Double plays tallies by city teams. opponents runs led by Atlanta New Orleans and Little Rock.
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Nonnenkamp
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New Leagues to Be Started Here
Two new softball leagues will make their appearance here soon. One loop will be composed of the teams already active in the local scene with plans for expansion and schedule details to follow.
Lever Marshall “Owell” Signs 10 Win Their Bouts
In Martin Arena a large crowd watched Mickey McGuire, wrestling as Lever Marshall, dominate the Red Masked Marvel in the first fall. McGuire failed to pin in the second but won the fall with head locks. Marshall Carter defeated Jack Terry in straight falls, with Terry warned for illegal holds.
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Decatur League Schedule Set for Six Teams
Southern Bell Telephone Co., Brothers Stores, South Decatur Tigers and High School Sluggers form the first loop with 12 games starting June 3. A second loop will include four teams from Cooper Wells starting Monday.
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Reds Win Sixth Straight as Hopes Rise
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Braves 18 hits to none to extend a six game streak, with Kampouris Lombardi and Rigg delivering power and Rhem Cantwell on the mound. Brooklyn Chicago and New York were rained out, Pirates beat Phillies to inch toward first division as Detroit and Philadelphia both win on home runs and strong batting. The Tigers and Athletics also triumph with Greenberg Johnson homers highlighting the day.
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Tigers and Reds Stars Deliver Big Hitter Bouts
Detroit’s Hank Greenberg and Bill Rogell drove in all Tigers runs against the Yankees with two home runs each. Alex Kamipouris of Cincinnati nailed two doubles and a triple against Atlanta. Julius Solters tied a game with a ninth inning single for Cleveland and added a double and single. Mel Harder limited the Senators to 12 hits. Pinky Higgins homered to drive in three for Philadelphia over Chicago. Jim Weaver of Pittsburgh held Phil to six hits and struck out seven.
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Sports Mirror lookback highlights past sports milestones
Today a year ago Yankees sign Burleigh Grimes a veteran spitball slinger and a National Leaguer for 19 years. Bill Miller three time U S curling champion turned professional. Three years ago Hans Oldag won Baltimore marathon and gained place on U S Olympic team. Juan Carlos Zabala who won Olympic marathon later set new American record for 10 000 meter run. Five years ago Bobby Jones and George Voigt only American survivors in British amateur golf.
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TVA Ramblers to Meet Wilson Dam at Wheeler Dam event
The TVA Ramblers will provide entertainment at the Wheeler Dam celebration as they meet the Wilson Dam softball team Thursday.
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Home Run Leaders and Totals From Tuesday Baseball
Greenberg and Rogell each hit two home runs for the Tigers. Johnson and Marcum led Athletics with one apiece, while Werber of the Red Sox and Higgins of the Athletics added solo shots. League totals show American 150, National 146, overall 296.
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Track Closed At Indianapolis Ahead Of 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis May 29 The 500 mile race field will practice and qualify under tight security as oil on the track is washed away and public access is barred. Twenty three drivers back their four cylinder or eight cylinder cars as veterans clash with eight newcomers for the $100000 prize. A new speed record is expected unless weather or accidents intervene.
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Business Men Beat Ramblers On Delano Park Diamond
The Business Men won their third straight game yesterday afternoon defeating the TVA Ramblers 20 to 12 on Delano Park diamond. The Business Men schedule a game against the Goodyear softballers this afternoon at 5 o'clock at Delano Park diamond.
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