Ingalls Shipbuilders Take Game Two From Blue Devils
In Decatur, the Ingalls Shipbuilders moved ahead 8-2 over the Decatur Devils as errors plagued the Blue Devils. Ed Johnson starred with a five hit effort and drove in a run, while Bud Lee collected four hits. the series resumes at Ingalls Diamond after a Sunday tilt marked by multiple misplays and big innings.
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College football turns professional say Atlanta editor
Editor Ralph McGill of the Atlanta Constitution declares college football an entirely professional game. He notes big teams openly bid for talent and pay players, says it is not amateur in spirit, and questions the beauty of Saturday pageantry amid packed stadiums and high ticket demand.
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Baseball game report with Grizzard and Johnson pitching
Injury notes unclear. The scorer lists runs batted in by Bolding Moore Landers Lee Gurganus Spark man and two base hits by Roberts Gurganus John son three base hits by Gurganus with double plays Todd to Roberts to Jackson Lee to Gurganus to Landers and Gurganus to Lee to Landers. Grizzard and Johnson pitched four innings each with Johnson earning the win and Grizzard the loss. Attendance an estimated 500. Hire A Veteran.
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Jones Raiders claim 1946 city softball batting title
Third baseman Jones of Coach Hy-L Shorty Ogle's Raiders topped the 1946 City Softball league with a .431 average after meeting the 35 at bats minimum. Ed Smith Decatur Transit was second at .394, with Mark Long Garrison at .386 and Gene Ratliff Raiders at .383 following. Bernice Clark 1945 champ hit .121 this season.
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Major League Leaders in National League Batting and Pitching
Summary of top season stats across teams: Musial St Louis leads batting with 369 and runs 101, Slaughter 100 RBIs, Hopp Boston 365 and 81 runs, Walker Brooklyn 157 hits, Holmes Boston 27 doubles, Mize New York 22 homers, Reiser Brooklyn 30 stolen bases. Pitching Rowe Philadelphia 11 4 and Erickson Chicago 8 3. Additional leaders include Vernon Washington 339 batting, Williams Boston 130 runs, Pesky Boston 338 hits, Doerr Boston 111 RBIs, Spence Washington 39 doubles, Edwards Cleveland 13 triples, Williams 34 homers, Ferris Boston 23 4 and Newhouser Detroit 23 6.
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Crackers Extend Lead With Double Win In A Pivotal Week
Atlanta Crackers beat Little Rock twice 4 1 and 9 2 as Bill Ayers earned his 21st victory. Memphis Chicks swept Birmingham 8 3 and 4 3 extending their home win streak to 21 at Russwood Park. Chattanooga Lookouts toppled New Orleans 9 5 while Mobile edged Nashville 5 4 in 12 innings.
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Feller Loses to Chisox 4 1 in Grudge Game
The Chicago White Sox beat Bob Feller 4-1 as Joe Haynes pitched the win and Feller dropped to 11 losses. Haynes, 28, married to a team president’s daughter, improved to five wins this season, with four against Cleveland. Dodgers sweep Giants 3-1 and 2-1 as Cardinals’ lead narrows. Cubs beat Reds twice. Sain wins 16th as Braves and Phillies split games in Philadelphia.
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Ingalls Hosts Birmingham Team In Labor Day Baseball Showdown
Ingalls baseball team welcomes Continental Gin of Birmingham for a Labor Day game at Delano Park this afternoon. First pitch is 3 o clock. Ingalls sits 17 15 this season and owns a 6 2 edge over the Birmingham squad with Dennison Rice slated to start for Ingalls.
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Red Sox Rally Past Athletics 4-3 in 10 Innings
Boston rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 in ten innings as Spud Chandler helped by four double plays limited Washington five hits for his 17th win. The Tigers’ season finale in St Louis was halted by rain in the third inning with Detroit leading the Browns.
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