Vols Rise Near Barons in Southern Association Race
The Nashville Vols with pitcher Bob Schultz overpower New Orleans 1 0 and move within a half game of the Birmingham Barons in the Southern Association standings. Atlanta Crackers hold first with six games left. Mobile and Little Rock win twin bills as Birmingham loses twice.
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Dressing for Shredded Cabbage
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Neyland Relies On Freshmen As Vols Open Season
Gen. Bob Neyland acknowledges college grid prognosticators praise Tennessee but warns a championship run hinges on ten to twelve sophomores stepping up. He notes the Vols must improve rushing, shift Bernie Sizemore to blocking, and build around Hank Lauricella with a strong backfield while the line will be younger and less stocked.
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Yesterday's Stars: Stephens and Newcombe Shine in Twin Wins
Vern Stephens of the Red Sox hit a homer, a triple, two singles, scored twice and drove in two as Boston beat the Yankees 11-2. Don Newcombe of the Dodgers blanked Philadelphia 2-0 on three hits, then started the second game to help Los Angeles win 3-2 with three ninth inning runs.
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Florence State Lions Open Grid Practice With 54 Men
FSIC opens 1950 grid camp led by Hal Self and George Weeks with 54 aspirants. Lions face building a strong line from lighter material and replacing backs Carl Boley and Joe Brewer called to National Guard. Season runs September 23 to November 18 with eight opponents including Austin Peay and Middle Tennessee.
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Bosox Triumph Over Yankees In Fenway 11-2
Red Sox pounded Ed Lopat for four runs in the second inning and went on to a 11-2 victory over the Yankees in Fenway Park opening a two game series. Mel Parnell earned his 15th win as Boston’s offense backed him with 16 hits. Vern Stephens homered for Boston. Detroit moved within a half game of New York with a 5-3 win over Cleveland as Newhouser improved to 13-9.
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Injuries Slow Down Action in Cat Camp
Cullman Bearcats stall for season opener vs Moulton as key players H. T. Cook Darel Tubbs Bert Burden Tim Adams nurse injuries. Coach Tilron Morrison hopes all return for the Red Devils clash. Billy Owen and Whimp Montgomery energized as drills stay positive.
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Baseball schedule for tomorrow’s Major League games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit at Chicago 8 30 P M St Louis at Cleveland two games 5 30 and 7 30 P M Philadelphia at Washington 7 30 P M NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston at New York 12 30 P M Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7 00 P M Chicago at Cincinnati two games 6 30 and 8 30 P M Pittsburgh at St Louis 8 30 P M
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Dodgers Rally in Ninth But Campanella Injured in Loss
In Detroit 1940 season recap the Dodgers win the nightcap on a three-run ninth inning but lose catcher Roy Campanella to a right thumb fracture from a foul tip likely ending his season. Giants beat Braves 3-1 to close gap. Musial homers as St Louis takes two from Chicago. Pirates edge Reds as Blackwell hit by pitch ends game.
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McCain Shines In Tide Work With Passing
Southeastern Conference teams worked on aerial offense as Tennessee pitchers showed a new passing combo with Hank Lauricella and George Carter. Alabama praised George McCain for handling running and passing duties. Florida practiced indoors despite bad weather as Gators quarterback trio Williams Sullivan and Stevens worked on short throws. Auburn held a rough scrimmage with Allen Parks and Dickie Flournoy contributing both sides. Bob Woodruff eyed outdoor scrimmage ahead of Citadel game on Sept 22.
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Champion Johns Retains Men’s Singles Title in Finals
Jimmy Johns won the Men’s Singles Championship for the second year in a row by defeating Charley Lindsey 6-1 6-1 in the finals. Johns also claimed the Men's Doubles with Lonnie Petty as they beat Buster Terry and Lindsey 6-2 6-4, and teamed with Mary Blackwell to win Mixed Doubles 6-2 6-1. Jane Long dominated Ladies Singles with 6-0 6-0, while Rotary will award trophies at the September 18 meeting.
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Baseball scores from multiple minor leagues tonight
Results across leagues include Nashville over New Orleans 1 0. Tulsa beat Oklahoma City 2 1. Dallas edged Fort Worth 3 2. Shreveport defeated San Antonio 5 1. Seattle topped Portland 6 3 and Los Angeles beat Oakland 9 6. Sacramento won over San Diego 7 2. Indianapolis routed Toledo 8 2. Minneapolis 6 7 with Kansas City 4 4. Milwaukee 5 7 over St Paul 3 1. All-South Atlantic games postponed by rain.
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Pruett Seeks Fullback Role for Sewanee Tigers
Sewanee Tennessee September preseason notes spotlight Sammie Pruett a 170 pound fullback from Decatur High Alabama as he competes for a starting spot with Bill White's Purple Tigers. The squad plans a large 74 man roster with aims toward the Trinity College game at Hartford on September 30 and the team emphasizes an amateur program free of athletic scholarships.
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Phillies shortstop Hamner named defendant in civil suit
Philadelphia Sept 7 Granny Hamner Phillies shortstop is named defendant in a $20,000 damage suit filed in U S District Court by photographer Malcolm Poin dexter Jr. of The Philadelphia Tribune for an alleged assault before a game with the Brooklyn Dodgers at Shibe Park on Oct 1 last year.
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Synthetic sponges cut demand for luffa vegetable sponges
The market shift shows synthetic sponges replacing natural luffa vegetable sponges as consumers adopt durable, cost effective cleaning products. Industry observers note reduced production and shifting supplier focus toward synthetic materials.
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