Kangaroo Ball Sets New Home Run Marks In Baseball Scores
The Sunday box scores reveal a flood of records across both leagues. Ted Beard and Duke Snider posted notable hits while Babe Ruth era benchmarks were challenged as the Giants and Cubs clashed in a high scoring afternoon.
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Connie Mack Family Likely to Sell A's For Sale Sign Removal
Connie Mack and heirs consider selling the Philadelphia Athletics as bids from syndicates emerge. James P Clark leads a group tied to the Phillies, with potential involvement from Mack's son Earle and Roy. Reported asking price exceeds 1,000,000, covering park and farm assets, while insiders note the Shibe interests hold significant stakes.
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Weevils Edge Enterprie In pennant race update
The Weevils stay in the hunt by beating Greenville 72 as Enterpr ise and Dothan clash atop the league. Morprise leads the host club for the Alabama State League All Stars on August 7 with July 30 as the deadline for host club naming.
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Chattahoochee Runner-Up After Semi-Pro Win Note
Graceville loses as Chattahoochee secures second place in the West Florida semi pro tourney. Jack Wilson homered for the winners while Briley and Wilson contributed key plays. Chipley upset with Duncan homer and solid pitching as Thelin and teammates handled defense.
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Baseball Results Alabama State League Scores Yesterday
Baseball results from Alabama State League list games played yesterday with scattered rain cancellations. Headland faced Anda while Brewton and Headland were among the teams noted in the condensed score roundup.
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Brewton and Ozark Nip Tight Win Amid Eventful Contest
In a crowded matchup yesterday Brewton faced Ozark in a high tension game. Key players Tommy Laite, Merl Senuit, and Sean Jastre h contributed multi hit efforts while Vio connected for decisive runs. Brow and Fort C? tied on defense as KiKE, Wricht and Bem added crucial plays.
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Ditehtord
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Sean Jastrehski
Brow Inn
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Wricht
Bemfay Citehford
Boetinor
Abbeville and Evataula Win In Flint Loop
Abbeville built a strong showing with 6 runs and 6 hits while Blakely’s Tigers faltered. John Wright went 2 for 4 with solid fielding for the Abbeville win as Tavini and Kirksey, Clark and Edwards contributed. Cuthbert edged Evtaula 2 with Teague leading their offense. Tuesday league games feature Cuthbert at Abbeville and Evtaula at Blakely. standings show Evtaula and Cuthbert near top.
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Clay Courts Tennis Meet Opens Today
CHICAGO AP report notes the clay court event opens today at River Forest with 40 men and 32 women. Top amateur Schroeder faces Trabert and Flam as rivals. Magda Buderac seeks women's top title while Doris Hart and Althea Gibson contend for honors and a Forest Hills invitation.
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Flag Pressure Tells On Fliers in Tight Southeastern Race
In a tense Southeastern League pennant chase Pensacola routed Meridian 12 to 8 as Meridian fell two games back. Pensacola jumped early with six first inning runs and Lea Murray held the Rebels to a late comeback. Selma beat Meridian 3 to 1 behind Don Rabier’s four hits. Gadsden defeated Jackson 9 to 7 as Pilots plated four in the opening frame.
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1914 Model T Ford Wins 100 Mile Race
In Santa Monica a reenactment of the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prix road races saw 10 vintage cars compete. Louis Mahoney and souped 110 Jef4 Ford led with mechanic Dan Long pumping the war as the old Model T lowered the field in 2 7.33 mins at about 47 mph, aiding Santa Monica’s diamond jubilee celebrations.
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Softball Tonight at Baker Jet Schedule Debut
Tonight's softball card lists Telephone versus Eagles at 7:30 and Nip Ennie facing Hedstrom at nine o'clock. The event features local teams racing to secure early-season wins under lights at the Baker Jet.
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League folds after TV games blamed for demise
Stamford Connecticut February 196? competition from television broadcasts of Major League games led the Class B Colonial Baseball League to vote itself out of existence.
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Atlanta Increases Southern Lead Over Birmingham
Atlanta built a commanding lead in the Southern section by sweeping Chattanooga and Birmingham with strong pitching and power. Ralph Brown and Eddie Matthews homered for Atlanta as the Crackers piled up runs in support of Don Liddle and George Uhle Jr. The Nashville Vols were also beaten as Cleveland hurler Art Fowler secured his 12th win, while Birmingham’s hopes dimmed after late rallies failed.
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Sulpher Dell Falls as Nashville Wins Ninth Inning Rally
Tom Neil's long hit sparked a four run ninth inning surge for Nashville, handing Memphis a tough loss. Pappy took the defeat while Pete Modica notches his sixth Vol victory as Gilbert's ex-New Orleanian stint yields mixed results for Memphis. Memphians tie late, force extra innings, then fail to hold, with Maton Rolblatt sealing Chick win for the Pels. Johnny Ferrell, former U S Open champ, adds a notable note with a strong showing and course tournament remarks.
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