All-Star pennant chase shapes Alabama league finish
In the Alabama State League race, Enterprise leads as Dothan and Greenville press to challenge. The All-Star game looms this Monday August 7 with playoff hopes centered on the pennant, while readers await the Postseason Series that could pit Enterprise against Dothan for the title.
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Montgomery Wins South Alabama Legion Tourney
The Montgomery American Legion team clinched the South Alabama regional championship by defeating Jackson 16 to 6 in the finals of a double elimination tournament at Montgomery. The club finished with three wins and one loss, and advances to the state championship in Selma next Tuesday, with Jackson also strong after early routs of Ashford. First Lieutenant John Trevett reported for duty aboard the Columbus in November 1772.
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Enterprise Smashes Dothan's Threat In Doubleheader Victory
The Weevils defeated Dothan 3-2 in ten innings and then won again as they maintained the league lead. Dothan's Rudy York struck out while Mattig held the Browns to few hits in a tense extra frame.
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Myer
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Bowden
Parnell Sparks Red Sox Rally for Flag Amid Scramble
Boston, buoyed by Mel Parnell's form and a six-run stretch, beat Detroit 1 0 on a five-hit outing to cut the AL lead to 4 1 2 games. Ted Williams out and manager shakeups aside, the Red Sox seek a pennant as Yankees and Indians tighten chase.
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Seven Teams Remain In Southeastern Loop
United Press reports the Southeastern League remains a seven team circuit with Montgomery rising in the standings while Anniston and Ione struggle near the bottom. The league weighs potential gains against the shadow of Anniston's decline as teams continue play.
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Baseball results boost top spots and margins
Selma Cloverleaps defeated Meridian 11 to 8 to share the lead with Mer ridian while Montgomery edged Pensacola 8 to 7. The wins give both teams a five percentage point edge over Pensacola, who has played more games. Jackson at Gadsden was postponed.
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Nashville Lefty Schultz Wins 16th Game for Vols
In Atlanta, Nashville lefty Bob Schultz pitched his fourth win in the Southern Association, improving to 18-4 this season. The 27-year-old southpaw, once troubled by nerves, shutout New Orleans 4 to 3 and helped Tennessee close gap in the standings, with Memphis and Birmingham in pursuit.
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Troy State Plans For Coaching Clinic
AP report details Troy State College hosting a coaching clinic on August 10 with notable figures Allyn McXeen and Vaughat Mancha scheduled to participate. Mancha, an All-America center from Alabama 1945, now leads Livingston State College. McKeen is at Montgomery. Rey Wedgeworth and Joe, Jacksonville State assistants, also named to take part.
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