National Open spoof and golf putter farce headline
A satirical sports piece lampoons golf putting fads and publicity stunts. It mocks press-driven club hype, features a fictional winner Horatio P. Strowiulkowski of Waydownia, Ga. and a wildly improvised home made putter tied to a flyrod with a broom handle, reflecting sensationalist coverage of pro golf this season.
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Three Teams Battle For Third In SEL
In the Southeastern League scramble for third place Selma Montgomery and Jackson all fought to remain in the chasing pack. Meridian routed Selma 6 to 3 on a nine hit night led by Bovk Castro and Paires. Montgomery held opponent hits down as Al Hennebeck scattered ten. Anniston Rams edged Vicksburg Billies 2 to 0 with Johnson’s nine hitter performance.
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Enterprise Boll Weevils Top Browns In 12-1 Victory
Enterprise Bull Weevils halted the Dothan Browns with a 12-1 win at Wiregrass Stadium. Bob Van Dyke pitched a four hit shutout until the ninth, as Enterprise built a 9-run fifth inning barrage. Newcomer Bill Puckett and Dave Harrison aided relief while Lefty Lynn Smith took the loss.
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National and American League baseball scores yesterday
Results from multiple leagues show St Louis, New York, Chicago and Cincinnati among top scorers. Upcoming games feature Chicago at New York, St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and others across the National American Southern and Southeastern leagues.
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Cosby Hodges Wins With Linemen 16 15
Cosby Hodges outlasted the Linemen 16-15 at Baker lot to drop the team’s first Slow Softball League defeat. The Millers led 16-6 late before a nine-run rally by the Linemen. In the twin bill Covington Planters beat the Lawyers 11-4 behind a first three innings scoring burst and a three-hitter by Williams. Church League games follow tonight with three tilts at 6:00 oclock including Lafayette Street Methodists vs First Baptist and Lafayette Methodist girls vs First Baptist girls.
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Baseball Scores From Alabama State League
Last night Enterprise beat Dothan and Greenville 12 to 2 and 3 to 2 respectively while Geneva lost 1 to 3. Andalusia defeated Ozark 3 to 1 and Trey won 3 to 2 over Brewton. Tonight Enterprise visits Dothan, Andalusia plays Ozark, Trey faces Brewton, and Geneva hosts Greenville.
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Larrupin Lou Gehrig's Yankee debut and final farewell
The article recalls Lou Gehrig's first base debut with the New York Yankees 24 years ago and his death eight years later. It notes Gehrig's 2,130 consecutive games, batting and fielding records, and the public memory shaped by his humility and famous quote. Babe Ruth is pictured as a contrasting figure in their careers.
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Dothan Browns Sign rookie pitcher Bill Puckett
Cordelo Georgia native Bill Puckett a right handed rookie pitcher in Georgia Florida League has been signed by the Dothan Browns. He appeared briefly in relief as Dothan lost to Enterprise. The signing, along with rookie outfielder Joe Naples from Centralia DL, fills key spots as the Browns set their roster for now.
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Lawyer Gyped Too Fort Worth Case Ends In Fraud
Fort Worth Texas attorney Bert Ashby was hired to defend a check forger but uncovered he himself was a victim when the defendant allegedly signed Ashby's name to a $38 check.
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Atlanta Takes Over Southern Top Spot From Birmingham
Atlanta Crackers regain first in the Southern Association led by veteran infielders. Hugh Luby sparked a comeback as Birmingham faltered, while Atlanta’s Dick Hoover earned his sixth win on a tough start. Mobile, Chattanooga, and Little Rock losses reshaped the standings as Nashville pressed.
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Nine More Qualify For National Open
Nine veteran golfers led by Dutch Harrison and Jimmy Thomson qualified for the National Open at Medinah after late district rounds at Chevy Chase Country Club. Harrison shot 64-68-132 to top qualifiers, with Comer Buck White, George Fazio, Thomson, Ray Wade, Eric Monti, Jack Isaacs, Chandler Harper, and Jim Ferrier also earning spots. Isaacs Harper and Ferrier won a playoff for their places.
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Swish Sawatski Ties Home-Run Lead for Nashville
Burly Swish Sawatski belted his 13th homer to deadlock the league lead as Nashville overpowered Memphis. The 220 pound Volunteer catcher tied with Babe Barna and Freddie Hatfield for the homer crown while Alex Nedelco endured his sixth straight loss in the series.
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Pro tennis London semis feature Rig and Budge clash
UPI reports a world sessional tennis championship day with Bobby Rig facing Don Budge and Kramer taking on Pancho Segura. Segura, an Ecuadorian, advanced past Mohamed Alia 6 2 6 1 in the quarterfinals.
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Wooncock Favored in London Bout at White City Stadium
In London at White City Stadium more than 45,000 watched Mills Wooncock favored at 7.5 to1 before a night of boxing bouts aimed at crowning a new world champion. The winner of tonight’s round bout between top fishmen will face Lee Sandy Paterson of New Jersey on September 6.
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