Giants pace to keep 1947 homer record intact
Oscer Freiey notes the Giants face power questions with players like Mize, Marshall, Thomson, and Cooper, expecting 1947 homer pace to hold. He highlights Whitey Lockman and Lohrke as potential power sources but doubts the offense will surpass the long-standing mark.
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Walker Cooper
Bobby ‘Thomson
Wan Long Blow
Ding
Marshall
Thomson
I.ng
Senn Sholgers
Ruth
Jimmie Foxx
Bambino
Hank Greenberg
Giant
Whitey Lockman
Confucius
Southeastern Loop Opens With Rain Delays and Wide-Open Scores
After two false starts the Southeastern Loop is in full swing with eight teams playing. In Vicksburg the Bills beat Jackson 5 to 4 as Satterfield won on the mound. Pensacola routed Meridian 10 to 6 behind 14 hits led by Taylor. Montgomery edged Montgomery 10 to 9 in a late seven-run frame. Gadsden Pilots toppled Anniston 11 to 10 in a ninth-inning rally as both teams churned hits including 13 by Anniston.
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Browns Routed by Hamilton Club in Exhibition Loss
Dothan Browns suffered a 9-1 defeat to the Hamilton Ontario Cardinals in an exhibition game, tallying four hits and eight errors while Hamilton collected nine safeties. Dothan’s runs came on a lone eighth-inning tally, with Coates driving in the run. Hamilton's Hersinger tripled and Cian had three hits as Lewandosk earned the win with Hill taking the loss. The Browns travel to Blakely, Lanett, and Opelika for upcoming road games before returning to face Salisbury.
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Ont
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Dick Coates
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Kissell
McCabe
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Lanett
Opelika
Salisbury
Moore
Colley
Fliers Rally In 11-Inning Win Over Ozark Eagles
Midland City Fliers edged Ozark Eagles 7 to 6 in 11 innings after a six run rally in the ninth. Carter led Midland City with two hits Hughes had three for the Alabama State League club. The game ended in a scuffle as Pete Andrews collided with manager Frank Martin and both benches cleared. The Fliers host Columbus, Ga. next.
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Hughes
Pete Andrews
Ozark
Frank Martin
Columbus
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Robertson
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O'Brien
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Rosser
Dassinger
Headland makes early charge as Wiregrass League opens third round
In the Wiregrass Baseball League third round, Headland and Rehobeth led after today’s open with Midland City near the cellar. Fliers meet Headland on the road while Slocombe hosts Columbia and Abbeville visits Vicksburg. All games start at 1 pm. Standings show Auburn blanking Troy, with 9-40 in tennis action.
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Slocombee
Indians Loom As Darkhorse Of American League Chase
Cleveland Indians loom as a surprise threat in the 1888 American League pennant race. Manager Lou Boudreau touts an airtight infield and strong pitching led by Robert Feller. outfield battles for three jobs may decide the season. Key players include Walt Judnich, Al Clark, Larry Doby, Joe Gordon, Ed Robinson, Elbie Fletcher, Hank Greenberg, Jim Hegan, Russ Christopher, Don Black, Bob Lemon, Bob Muncrief, Gene Bearden, Charley Wensloff, and Bob Kuzavi.
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Yankees
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Wilkes-Barre
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Feller
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Bob Lemon
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al Gettell
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Gene Bearden
Oakland
Charley Wensloff
Bob Kuzavi
Baltimore
Snead Favored As Greenbrier Opens Amateur Tourney
Slammin Sam Snead returns to the Greenbrier course for the first annual 7800 dollar amateur professionals golf tournament. He teams with 45 amateurs in a 15 pro field. Eighteen holes Saturday and 18 Sunday determine pairings and prize money. Amateurs feature Bing Crosby and the Duke of Windsor. pros include Hogan Wood Dutton Harrison and Ghezzi.
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Henry Dutton
Dutch Harrison
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George Schoux
Tommy Armour
George Fazio
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Gene Kunes
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Soclal
Exhibition Slate Results From Boston and Nearby Cities
United Press tally lists results from exhibition slate with teams including Baltimore Pittsburgh Chicago New York St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Some games cancelled due to inclement weather and scheduling issues.
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Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
St Louis
Texarkana
St. Louis
Cincinnate
Syracuse
Salisbury Shutout By Geneva Redbirds
Geneva Redbirds beat Salisbury Cardinals 4 1 in 14 innings after a Gilliam triple drove in the winning run. Geneva plays Tyndall Field tomorrow night. Pitchers Black Oberfell Wilkes Morgan Wojeeiax Davis Fehren bacher Ivey.
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Tenth Inning Rally Beats Geneva 10 6 in Exhibition
Johnson City Tennessee based Class D Appalachian League club rallied in the 10th inning to defeat the Geneva Redbirds 10 to 6 after nine scoreless frames. Geneva led 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 before the late surge as Frank and Thomas pitched for Geneva while Carter Pryor and Fehrenbacher worked for Johnson City.
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Geneva Redbirds
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Enterprise to Host Maxwell Sunday in Exhibition Play
Maxwell, already 4 3 winner over Montgomery Rebels of the Class B Southeastern League, will face Enterprise Boll Weekads of the Alabama State League in Enterprise Sunday afternoon. Weevils split a home and home with Ozark and beat Troy State Teachers College Red Wave in other exhibitions.
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Semi Finals Today In North South Tilt
Four semi finalists tee off today in the North South Women’s Golf Tournament at Pinehurst. Pepys Kirk of Findlay Ohio won the qualifying pedal with 72, facing Grace Lenesas of Npfon Cenmam Favored Suggs of At Yunta Ga versus Carol Disinger of Tiffin QO. Today’s round determines the title at 18 holes with a par 74 and distance of 242 yards. Klrg’s opponent Lenenev posted a 79 in qualifying.
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Grace Lenesas
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Boance Suggs
At- Yunta Ga
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Tiffin QO
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Lenezyve
Dothan Golfers In Panama Event Lead Local Contenders
Medalist Bob Martin of Pensacola led Panama City qualifiers in the 18th Panama Country Club Invitation with a 73, alongside Alabama entrants Harry Brock and Tommy Nicol. Defending champ Jim Lee and multiple Alabama players advanced, with finals set Sunday after first round matchups. Dothan club pro Woody Laffoon noted strong pro-amateur results, including Flowers winning low medalist with 72. Alabama golfers Ralph Johnson and others also participated. The Tuscaloosa track team heads to Tennessee for a dual meet Saturday as the Crimson Tide seeks early season form before home fans.
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Guy Yaste
Scudday Horner
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New York City
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Diringer and Suggs Lead With 77 and 78 Scores
Diringer was one of three players tied at 77 while Miews Suggs posted a 78. The event featured tight scoring among a small group of competitors, highlighting a competitive round with no clear leader.
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Miews Suggs
Keiser Seen As Favorite In Cavalier Tourney Quest
Virginia Beach AP Herman Keiser dominated warmups at Cavalier Country Club posting a 62 after a 63 and tied for medal lead at the $10,000 Cavalier Specialists Tournament. The field includes 15 top pros with rival Chandler Harper of Portsmouth cited as likely challenger.
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Cavalier
Akron
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Keiser
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Crowded field nominated for 32nd Indy 500 race
In Indianapolis sixty seven cars have been entered for the May 31 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway President Wilbur Shaw says more entries may arrive by the midnight deadline and the total could match the 1938 record of 72.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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