Second Half Won By Vols In Southern Association Playoff Push
The Nashville Vols clinched the second half of the Southern Association under manager Larry Gilbert and earned a playoff berth after a seesaw race with Memphis and Atlanta. George Greek hit a three run homer to seal a 9 5 win over Memphis in the first game, with Hennessey earns his 10th victory. Memphis took the second game 3 to 0 behind Herman Dress six hit effort. Atlanta was edged for the title, while New Orleans Mobile and Little Rock endured mixed results as the season closed.
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Playoff Series Set Between Memphis and Nashville
A four out of seven playoff begins in Memphis on Wednesday with two games. If needed, the series moves to Nashville for three games Friday and could return to Memphis September 18 for the remaining games.
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Freddy Fritzsimmons Future In Doubt With Phillies
Philadelphia the Phillies postponing any decision on manager Freddy Fritzsimmons after a three hour talk between club president Bob Carpenter and general manager Herb Pennock. Carpenter said the club is not going to act now and the army sergeant expressed uncertainty about Fritzsimmons return. Carpenter praised Fritzsimmons for doing all he could with limited resources.
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Marines Edge Fliers In Ninth In Pinch Hit Chaos
In a ball game between Parris Island Marines and Daniel Field Fliers Gene DeSautels batted against ex teammate Chubby Dean. With two out and tying run on second Captain Roy Randall sent in Mike McNamara as pinch hitter. McNamara struck out on three pitches and quipped that Dean learned about him quickly.
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Coaches urged to stock first aid and medical support
Ted Owen of Oklahoma U. athletic trainer urges every high school coach to have a first aid kit ankle wraps and a whirlpool bath and to have a sports medicine doctor on the bench at games. He adds no football activity should occur without a doctor on hand to prevent injuries.
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Naval air training command assigns four grid coaches in Florida
Four big time grid coaches are assigned to the naval air operation training command in Florida. Lieut Frank Kimbrough from Baylor is at Fort Lauderdale NAS, Lt Comdr Malk Elward from Purdue at Deland NAS, Lt Comdr Spike Nelson from Yale at Melbourne NAS and Lt Comar Raymond (Bear Wolf) from North Carolina at Miami NAS. Bob Hendren, six feet eight inches and 230 pounds, is a football player referenced in the report.
Yankees Top League With Close 4-3 Win Over Red Sox
The Yankees regain first place in the American League after a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox. They lead the Tigers and Browns by a half game as Detroit dominates, while Boston trails.
Fish Jubilee At Mobile Bay Eastern Shore Event
A "fish jubilee" along Mobile bay's Eastern shore attracted residents and visitors who collected thousands of pounds of flounder crabs and shrimp washed ashore at Daphne Baldwin county. Natives attribute the phenomenon to rare mixes of fresh river water from the Tennessee river tributaries with Gulf salt water.
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Bizarre Claim About Induction Exam Bypass
A serviceman says he dodged Army induction by claiming doctors were busy with other checks and overlooked his kneeling during the weigh in. He asserts the deception allowed him to pass and join the Air Force Superbombers program.
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Southeast Teams Back On Grid In 1944 SEC Football Preview
AP Newsfeatures surveys SEC coaches on 1944 plans as eleven teams return to play. Veterans mix with 4-Fs and 17-year-olds. Vanderbilt stands apart with a declared exit from the sport. Auburn under Carl Voyles adopts unbalanced formations. Tulane faces Notre Dame October 7.
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Mobile Rains Break Seven Year Rainfall Record
Heavy rainfall in Mobile Alabama set a new seven year record at 7.08 inches. Torrential to steady drizzle flooded downtown streets and prompted an initial closure of the Mobile Bay Bridge Causeway before traffic resumed. A tropical disturbance inland north of Pensacola prompted a weather advisory.
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Chinese Use of Spices Dates Back Over Four Thousand Years
Archaeologists note that ancient Chinese used a variety of spices more than 4,000 years ago, with evidence from early agricultural sites suggesting trade and culinary experimentation. The finding highlights long standing culinary practices in ancient China and points to early spice networks in East Asia.
Baseball Standings Narrowed in Rain Tapestry
National league results show Chicago 9-2, St Louis 0-4, Pittsburgh 7-0, Cincinnati 5-2, Brooklyn 8-2, Philadelphia 4-8, New York 10, Boston 4. American League lists Boston 3-3, New York 2-4, St Louis 6-2, Chicago 2-3, Detroit 5-4, Cleveland 0-7, Washington 2-8, Philadelphia 1-2. Southern Association reports New Orleans Nashville 9-1, Memphis 5-3, Atlanta 9, Birmingham 4 with a second game rained out. Little Rock at Mobile two games cancelled due to rain.
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Tigers Sign New Player Under Coach Voyles
Coach Carl Voyles announced the varsity Tigers acquired McKelvery yesterday but did not specify the position he would try for. The note mentions rugby rules resemble football regulations.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE QUOTE
A mixed page of crossword clues across and down with partial answers and a cryptoquote. The cryptogram yields a quote by Austen: Where an opinion is general it is usually correct. Also notes a distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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