Carlisle leads Alabama League thefts with 32 steals this season
Greenville third baseman James Edwin Carlisle, 23, of Atlanta, Ga, tops the Alabama State League with 32 stolen bases, ten more than his nearest teammate. Pirates manager Walter Tauscher emphasizes the steal sign, noting Carlisle’s pace in a 7-0 victory over Dothan-Greenville.
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Greenville
James Edwin Carlisle
Walter Tausher
Enterprise
Ben Catchings
Carlisle
Mays
Bues
Tauscher
Pirates
Bucs
Shakeup at Dodgers Giants Sparking New Club Fortunes
An as lead by Burt Shotton over Leo Durocher has energized the Dodgers and Giants. Brooklyn swept Hoofisterts as Durocher’s Giants won nine of 14. Hartung’s Reds were blanked. Walker Cooper appeared on the box score. Braves beat Pirates 8-2. Eddie Sawyer’s Pirates won their first game with a new lineup. Tigers’ Dizzy Trout shut down Detroit.
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Jack Hand
Burt Shotton
Leo Durocher
Brooksvea Doders
New York Giants
Burt
Leo
Ebbets Field
Dodgers
Durocier
Giants
Brooks Made
Flatbush
Caras
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Baines
Barto
Cincinnatio
Clint Hartung
Reds
Durocher
New York
Walker Coober
Tareer Hein Webrmeyer
Marchalis
Dock Nthe
Tory Sibron
Vern Bichford
Perocentace Boars
Das Dots Botan Braves
Pisani
Eddie Sawyer
Piriles
Cubs
Sawyers
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Dizzy Trout
Hogan Leads Field In Opening Western Open Round
Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania tops a field of 131 professionals and amateurs at Brookfield Country Club Buffalo. He enters as a strong favorite to win the $15,000 first prize and complete the rare feat of winning the National Open PGA and Western Open in the same year.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Brookfield Country Club
Iinksman
Vicksburg Dominates Montgomery In 13 to 0 Mismatch
Vicksburg pitcher Jim Cave hurled a two hitter to blank Montgomery 13 0 as the Southeastern League leaders were overwhelmed. Cave received strong support from his Studdies while Ferguson and Kerece were roughed up for hits. Meridian blundered defensively in an 8 7 loss to Anniston.
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Vicksburg
Jim Cave
Montgomery Rebels
Cave
Studdies
Ferguson
Kerece
Billiers
Meridian
Anniston
Rams
Drizmola
Braams
Bovk
Gadsdon
Pensacola
Jackson
Selma
Feller Declares Arm Perfect After Doctor Talk
Cleveland star pitcher Bob Feller met with Dr A L Austin to discuss his pitching arm amid reports of a potential problem. The doctor said no muscle condition was found while Feller insisted his arm is perfect and disputed any claim of advice to retire.
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Cleveland
Bobby Feller
Indians
A. L. Austin
Ir. Austin
Feller
Peller
Austin
Baseball Scoring Mixes Odd Plays In Mixed Results
Ibrakee 12 0 Philadelphia tops Cleveland on a fast ball bounce off Larry Doby that scored a run and set up Doby for the late rally. Don White and Lenon parts fueled a stage for a Doby style comeback while Freank Shea needed help to blank St Louis. Pieretti of Chicago beat Washington 2 1 as the Browns misfire in late inning defense.
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Ibrakee
Phiadelphia
Cleveland
Vicon
Indians
Centerfelder
Larry Doby
Bob Lenon
Doby
Bebe Hernan
Don White
Dabs
Freank Shea
New York
Heln
Alle Reynolds
St. Low
Dick Coates Sets Three Bagger Pace In Loop Stats
Dick Coates leads the league with 14 triples and 119 hits as Dothan tops the three bagger list. Frank Avinger of Dothan holds a .358 average while Lou Brown sits third at .347. G Lindermuth leads home runs with 12 and 83 RBIs for Greenville. Greenville players top several categories as Dothan fans remain in the first division hunt.
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Browns
Dothan
Frank Avinger
Lou Brown
Gilbert
Troy
Jake Moore
Frank Hill
Dick Coates
Coates
Greenville Pirates
Dothan Phivers
Burgamy
Hill
Moore
Taylor
Plyn
Colley
Avinger
G. Lindermuth
Greenville
Dot
Feller Faces Career Risk Over Untreated Back Injury
The article notes pitcher Feller may end his career if untreated. It cites his 10 wins and 12 losses this season and his refusal to seek treatment. Feller states he does not intend to undergo therapy and that there is nothing wrong with his back or shoulder.
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Feller
Shel
Browns Add Pitcher as Two Hurlers Depart
Browns acquire Devon Chaptman a right handed pitcher from Norman Veasey’s Newnan Georgia league club after relinquishing two pitchers Id McKnight and Bob Laster. McKnight returns to Midland City Fillers with expectations to rejoin Browns next year. Dothen anticipates an experienced infield addition this week from a Florida club.
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Browns
Devon Chaptman
Norman Veasey
Newnan
Chaptman
Veasey
Formier Brewton
Id McKnight
Bob Lasster
McKnight
Midland City
Joop
Dothen
Wie
Florida
Alabama and Florida League Baseball Scores Scrambled
Local score table shows results from Alabama and Florida leagues with teams like Dothan, Geneva, and Troy. mixed with unrelated notes and league listings. Associated press summary lists yesterday’s American and National League results and standings with scattered errors.
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Alabama
Geneva
Dothan
Genesis Browta
al Troy Gacenville
Plothin Ora
Alabama Tlorida LL
Associated Press
Elas Cron
Smolko Fires One-Hit Victory Over Chattanooga
Joe Smolko pitched a one hit game against Chattanooga as Atlanta and Mobile split doubleheaders in the Southern Association. Norman Brown earned win number 14 for Atlanta, while Vernon Curtis pitched well for Chattanooga. Rich hitting from Nashville, Mobile, and Memphis highlighted a day of six games and home runs from Workman Gilbert and others.
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Associated Press
Southern Association
Atlanta
Little Rock
Mobile
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Bears
Nashville
New Orleans
Memphis
Birmingham
Alph Brown
Lvan
Norman Brown
Ralph
Ed Mierkowicz
Joe
Smoky) Smolko
Larry Drake
Smolko
Vernon Curtis
Walt Sessi
Drake
Charrles
Workman
Gilbert
Ted Cieslak
Johnny Antonelli
Southern
Dick Adkins
Gordon Goldsberry
Chicks
Talk Packs Punch Chicago Commencement Mockery
An AP report from Darwin school describes a single graduation speech that mocked the event with the line Ice cream and cookies now will be served in the gymnasium. Kindergartners accepted their diplomas and moved to the refreshment tables amid laughter.
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Chicago
Darwin School
U S Athletes Favored As London Olympic Games Open
The United States entered the London Games as the favored unofficial champion in men’s track and field and swimming with Sweden seen as a strong dark horse. Competition begins tomorrow after a formal opening at Wembley Stadium led by King George VI, with the flame lit from a historic Olympian torch.
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London
Wembley Stadium
George VI
George
Olympia
Greece
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Sweden
Holland
Denmark
Robert Cowell
Frankie So
League Leader Stat Totals for 1949 Baseball Season
National and American League leaders listed by player and stat. Boudreau and DiMaggio top batting and RBI lists. Musial leads hits and doubles with 138 and 28. Kiner knocks in 28 homers. Branca Branca and Jansen among top pitchers in strikeouts. Includes steals and pitching records for multiple clubs.
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Stephens
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DiMaggio
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Boudreau
Feller
Cleval
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Burn
Philadelphia
Hopp
Pittsby
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Cincinnati
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Torgeson
Boston I
Branca
Brook
Blackwell
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Jansen
Hamer Ousted In State Amateur Match By Aaron Jack
Defer Champion George Hamer of Columbus was eliminated in the second round at Rome Ga in the state amateur golf tournament. Hamer fell to dark horse Aaron Jack of Atlanta who shot par over the Coosa Country course and advanced past the defending champion.
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George Hamer
Jumbus
Hamer
Aaron Jack
Atlanta
Coosa
Opening Parade Delays Hit Several Athletes Across Events
Dane of Philadelphia sprain sidelines broad jumper He Douglas of Pittsburgh for day one. Dr. Steve Seymour treats a elbow injury delaying javelin, while Jo Slade the field hockey goalie undergoes ten stitches head wound. Tomorrow features six basketball games at Harringay, fencing at Wembley, wrestling at Bar Court, and six track events including jumps and sprints at Ems Stadium.
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Philadelphia
He Douglas
Pittsburgh
Steve Seymour
Jo Slade
Harringay Arena
Wembley
Bar Court
Ems
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