Dodgers Beat Cubs 14-8 in Little League Majors Play
The Dodgers defeated the Cubs 14-8 after being outhit 13-11 in a high scoring game. Eight errors by the Cubs and five by the Dodgers marked the affair, with seven Dodgers runs in the second inning. Larry, Ryan and Ray Stephenson homered for Los Angeles. Mike Putman earned the win and Perry Hines took the loss.
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Wrigley Sees 10 Team NL Expansion Possible
Chicago Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley says he would not be surprised if the National League expands from eight to ten teams next season. He notes New York’s lack of enthusiasm for baseball and cites a push from an "impetuous group" as a factor. He has supported a 10 team structure, but acknowledges unanimous eight vote hurdles remain.
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Speedway 500 Race Sparks Fast Pit Crews and Fresh Records
Indianapolis AP report notes the 500 mile battle at the Speedway with a tight finish history and pit crews racing to refuel within 35 to 40 seconds. Sam Hanks, last year’s champion and racing director, won last year by 21 seconds over Rathmann as 33 drivers vie for a prize over $100,000. The piece adds context on pit stop strategy and compares Speedway mileage to a long highway trip.
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Granny Hamner Facing Possible End Of Playing Career
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Granny Hamner, 31, seriously injured with a torn knee ligament, faces 12 to 15 weeks of rest and possible end of his playing career. He is in a cast after surgery and may be placed on the disabled list as the team calls up an infielder from the minors.
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Six Decatur golfers enter Gadsden invitational
Six Decatur golfers began qualifying at Gadsden Alabama today for the Gadsden Country Club annual invitational. Entering from Decatur are Frank Troup John Sosa Harold McCommon Al Jones Roland Oliver Jr and Jimmy Wiley. Match play opens tomorrow morning with finals Sunday afternoon.
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Pirates' Thomas Credits Teachers For Hitting Form
Pirates third baseman Frank Thomas credits coaching from Hall of Famer George Sisler and minor league mentor Lenny Levy for his .318 batting, 36 RBIs this season. Thomas says Sisler showed his faults and Levy pushed him to apply the lessons, aiming for 35 home runs and 100 RBIs.
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Yankees Defeat Tigers In II American Little League Game
The Yankees defeated the Tigers 12 to 7 in the Little League American division. Joe Culver limited the Tigers to seven hits while Yankees collected 13. Culver, Storey, and Ozier each went 3 for 4. Kelly took the loss. The Yankees scored five in the fourth, three in the fifth, and three in the sixth. Tigers had three in the third, two in the fourth, and two in the fifth. Tonight the Red Sox meet the Indians and the Braves face the Giants at 5 p.m.
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Trips of appraisal to assess church activity overseas
Three top American Baptists will travel this month to review religious activity in areas of tension. Dr. Theodore F. Adams, president of the Baptist World Alliance, departs April 15 for a tour of Colombia. Rep. Brooks Hays and Dr. Clarence W Crawford leave April 22 to visit Moscow representing the Southern and American Baptist conventions.
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Morning service at Gandy's Cove Church draws large crowd
A large congregation gathered for the morning message led by Harold Sanders at Gandy's Cove Church. Visitors included Mrs Helen Dougherty and her baby. Bertha Nelson returned home after a week with Lavern Nelson in Birmingham. Guy Turney shows slight improvement post hospital stay. Brenda Hogan stayed overnight with Dana Morris. Earl Thompson of Eva and Olen Thompson of Cole Springs visited.
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Tomorrow’s Horoscope Highlights And Birthday Outlook
The reading calls Saturday stimulating with a green light for work or play and a satisfying period. Birthday folks see improvement in occupation and personal affairs by next September and a strong planetary cycle in 48 hours to seize. Travel shines in July and romance appears in October for singles. avoid August tension and October November excess.
Pirates Win Pony Jr Till Defeat Athletics 5 4
The Pirates edged the Athletics 5 to 4 in Pony League Junior action last night. Bridges and Williams pitched for the Pirates while Holt and Jenkins worked for the A's. Williams Smith and Wright had two hits apiece for the Pirates. Tonight the White Sox meet the Redlegs at 8 at West Town Ball Park.
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Key Florida deer and ferret face extinction, says society
The National Geographic Society warns two U S manuals are endangered with extinction, focusing on the key deer of Florida and the black footed ferret.
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Limestone Fry At Mooresville
The South Limestone Sportsman's Club will hold a fish fry tonight at Mooresville Belle Mina School starting at 7 30 p m DST. All members and prospective members are invited.
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Five Official UN Languages Include English French Spanish Russian
A United Nations note lists five official languages used at UN conferences: English French Spanish Russian and Chinese. The selection underscores multilingual proceedings and broad international communication at the world body.
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