Mobile Bears Rise With 6-5 Victory Over Nashville
Mobile climbs to second place by powering 20 homers in 12 games, edging Nashville 6-5 behind Chris Kitsos two on homer in the seventh. Birmingham Barons maintain a six game lead after Portocarrero and Co. blank the Chicks 7-1 at home.
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Parnell Sets Western Pace In Amateur Run
Parnell, Oklahoma A&M, from Nashville, led the Western Amateur at Belle Meade with a 138 after 36 holes. Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando and Jim Tom Blair of Jefferson City matched 139s for second, as 16 low scorers advance to match play beginning Thursday with finals Sunday.
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Indy 500 Field Set For High Stakes Race Duel Drama
Pat Flaherty earned the pole with a 145.596 mph run as Indianapolis prepares for the 40th 500 mile race. Jim Rathmann and Pat O Connor join in the front row driving the Vukovich era car, while a field of top drivers and cars contest a purse around 250000 with the winner set to about 75000.
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Elks overpower Moulton for 15 5 City Softball win
In Moulton the Elks crushed the Lions 15 to 5 as Ray Sparkman McKenzie and George Montgomery homered and Bill Woodall pitched well for the Elks. Chemstrand remained undefeated after a 8 3 victory over Wolverine in Decatur with J Terry and McMurtrie delivering key hits.
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Cotaco Bowl Sees Hanceville Huntsville in Semi finals
In the 8th district prep baseball playoffs Cotaco Bowl semis feature Hanceville Huntsville and Hartselle Cullman advancing. Glenn Talley pitched a one hitter as his team beat Monrovia 12 2 with seven safeties. Hanceville plated ten in one inning and Huntsville defeated Cotaco 43. Scotty Grammer three hit gem for Hartselle as they beat Monrovia 4 3. Championship set for Thursday.
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Record Pace Set in 1953 Indianapolis Trials
The report notes former winners Parsons Sweikert and 1952 champion Troy Ruttman among entrants as the field of 33 cars posted an average qualifying speed of 142.507 mph, higher than the 138.796 mph record set the previous year.
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Texas International Open heats up with final tune up
Dallas reports the $70,000 Texas International Open golf field completing final rounds at Preston Holt course. The 6 216 yard layout hosts the tournament opening tomorrow as players showcase form. A separate weather note mentions a white topped car cooler by up to 15 degrees when parked with a black topped car in sun.
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Nixon Still Has Yanks 'Number'
Yankees lose to Boston right-hander in a 7-3 game after threats of a perfect outing. Mantle hits his 18th homer as Red Sox derail bid and Don Larsen loses his first defeat. Dodgers beat Braves and White Sox edge Royals in extra innings.
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Tuesday and Wednesday Baseball Results Across Cities
Scores from Tue results include Boston 7 New York 3 and Cincinnati 10 Chicago 4 with 12 innings for Kansas City at Detroit. Wed schedule lists St Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Atlanta, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville games with rain postponements noted.
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Chemstrand Ties For Second In Girls League
White Sox beat Mutual 11-8 and Chemstrand won 7-2 over Austinville in the Girls Softball League on Monday night. Mutual led 5-0 before White Sox rallied with five runs in the fifth. Jets meet Mutual and White Sox faces Chemstrand Thursday at Delano with 7 P.M. and 8:15 P.M. games.
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National Geographic on first U S president under Articles
The National Geographic Society states that John Hanson served as the first U S president under the Articles of Confederation, not George Washington, challenging common history. Hanson held the office in 1781 1782, amid debates over presidential titles and authority.
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Pastrano Spieser Set For 10 Round Heavyweight Bout
Willie Pastrano, sixth in line for the vacant title, faces Detroit’s Chuck Spieser in a 10 round heavyweight clash in New Orleans. Pastrano should weigh about 187 pounds, Spieser about 172, with Pastrano holding a prior decision over Spieser and a draw earlier this year in Miami. ABC telecasts the bout at 10 p.m. EDT.
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