Decatur Raiders Stopped by Anniston Bulldogs in Anniston
The Anniston Bulldogs defeated the Decatur Red Raiders 27 to 19. Annis ton built a 27 13 lead by the end of the third quarter, then held off Decatur as the Raiders reached the one foot line in the final moments.
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Dick Coffman Speaks at Junior Banquetica
About 100 boys from the Junior Baseball League attended a barbecue banquet at Elks hall with Dick Coffman as guest speaker. He shared major league experiences and pitching tips, while donations and awards recognized league champions and top players.
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Lonnie) McDaniel
Anniston defeats Raiders 27 to 19 in football clash
Anniston edges Decatur 27 19 as Freeman passes to Levin and Ridgeway to set up scoring. Freeman QB sneak halted at the goal line as time expires. Lineups list Decatur and Anniston players at end tackle guard and back positions.
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Bands Shine at Anniston Decatur Half Time Show
Decatur and Anniston bands delivered strong performances at the Anniston Decatur game. Decatur showcased seasons on field with seasonal scenes from summer sailing to spring race, while Anniston wore red and black uniforms and featured a bulldog symbol, the year 50, and initials WIN D. The halftime concluded with Alma Mater and both bands exiting from the West end.
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Church Won't Hurl For 10 More Days
Philadelphia pitcher Emory Bubba Church underwent plastic surgery after facial injuries from a line drive off Ted Kluszewski. Doctors reported no broken bones and intact vision, though the ball ripped a gash above his right eye and cut his cheek.
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Bubba) Church
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Scores Of Local High School Football Games
Football scores list results across Alabama towns with teams such as Murphy Selma Oneonta Hueytown Tuscaloosa Gadsden Huntsville Deshler Tuskegee Talladega and Opelika posting victors. Notable outcomes include Huntsville 61 Gurley 0 and Montevallo 41 Calera 0.
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Browns Upset Red Sox To Return To First Place
In St Louis Cliff Fannin pitched a five hit two run win over Boston as Ken Wood homered to give the Browns a 3-2 lead in the fifth. Doerr and Zarilla homered for Boston but Fannin held on for his fifth win.
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Phils Lose Bob Miller in 2–0 Setback by Redlegs
Philadelphia fell 2–0 to Cincinnati as Ewell Blackwell hurled a three hitter. Bob Miller left with a sore shoulder in the seventh after Emory Bubba Church was lost to a pitch hit. Ted Kluszewski drove in both Cincinnati runs with a first inning homer and sixth inning RBI. the Phils cling to a 1½ game NL lead as St Louis beat Brooklyn.
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Bubba” Church
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Ford Stops Tigers 8 1 in tense pennant clash
Lefty Ed Ford, 21, rookie sensation, limited Detroit to six hits as New York exploded for seven runs in the ninth to win 8 1 and seize a share of the AL lead. DiMaggio homered for the Yanks who added a sixth inning blast to back the rookie. Boston also lost, tightening the pennant race with two weeks left. The Yankees head to St Louis for a two game set, Lopat and Byrne slated to pitch.
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Tribe Defeats Senators 5-1 on Rookie Power
Cleveland Indians rout Washington Nationals 5-1 as rookies Al Rosen and Jim Lemon drive the outcome. Rosen hit his 35th four-base hit of the season driving in three, with Ray Boone and Larry Doby drawing walks ahead of him. Lemon, called up from Oklahoma City, belted his first major league homer in the seventh.
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Bucs Dump Braves 4-0
In Boston on September 16 Cliff Chambers pitched for the Pirates as they blanked the Braves 4-0 in a a decisive game. The outing featured strong defense and timely hitting supporting Chambers through the full nine innings.
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Feller Secures 14th Win with Five Hits Allowed
The seventh inning featured singles by Gil Coan Irv Noren and Ed Stewart. Bob Feller allowed only five hits in his 14th win against 11 losses.
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Bob Feller
Schmitz Guides Cubs Past Giants 6 to 4
Chicago starter Johnny Schmitz earned his first win in a starting role since June 25 by hurling six hit innings as the Cubs beat the New York Giants 6 to 4. The decisive seventh inning produced the go ahead run with no hits as a walk and two sacrifice plays set the stage, Preston Ward driving in Hal Jeffcoat for an insurance run. Ward also hit a double and a homer while Hank Sauer added his 29th in Chicago. Alvin Dark and Bobby Thomson homered for New York.
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White Sox topple Athletics 10 to 3 in Chicago
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 10-3 to pull even at 11-11 in the season series. Eddie Robinson hit his 19th homer in the fourth, Billy Pierce earned his 10th decision after a seven-hitter, and Chicago scored all its runs across three innings including a five-run seventh.
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Cardinals Beat Dodgers 4 3 on Del Rice Ninth
Del Rice hit a ninth inning homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over Brooklyn. The win narrows the Dodgers' gap on the league leading Philadelphia Phillies, who hold a seven and a half game edge after Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 2-0.
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