Pittsburgh Faithful Proud Of Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh fans praise star Ralph Kiner amid a slow start and early season struggles. Kiner trails with a .223 average but hit a homer and three hits in the 11-2 win after going hitless in the 8-3 loss to Philadelphia. The crowd projects another 40 plus home run season as the Pirates chase first place and try to lift morale.
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Fitts Captures Anniston Invitational Golf Crown
C. Wits of Tuscaloosa staged a late rally to win the Anniston Invitational golf title. He defeated Joe Headrick of Gadsden by one with a birdie on the final two holes. Semifinalists included Elbert Jemison of Birmingham and Jim Glazner of Anniston, with Claude Kitchin making his first return since a lightning strike years ago.
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Howell Rips Two Home Runs In Browns Big Victory
Howell slugged two homers and drove in three as Dothan beat Headland 7 to 3 in a spring game. Colley contributed three hits, Talbot went the distance on the mound, and Pettus scored after walking in the fifth. Headland chased starting pitcher Jordan early, with Liedtke finishing.
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Indians End Eight-Game Streak With 8 3 Win Over Yankees
Cleveland Indians sweep a doubleheader against the New York Yankees for eight straight wins as Bob Feller and Bob Lemon shut down the Yanks. Pirates drop their skid to eight after losses to the Phillies, while the Giants and Cardinals split a pair as Koslo bested Lanier 1-0. Red Sox and White Sox contend in AL standings with decisive wins. Detroit ends seven-game skid with a 10-2 victory over Washington.
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Last Place Bears Edge Pelicans In Mobile Baseball
The Mobile Bears narrowed their eighth place gap by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 2 to 1 in Mobile. Bob Ludwig shut the door on New Orleans with a four hit game, aided by Les Barnes homer. Meanwhile Little Rock split with Memphis, Birmingham split with Atlanta, and Chattanooga beat Nashville to stay within three and a half games of first.
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National Open States Qualifying Play Today
New York AP reports the largest field in U S Golf Association history begins shot in quest of 126 open spots at Oakland Hills Birmingham Michigan June 14 16 Amateur and professional players compete with 163 exempt entrants including Open champions and major title holders. Locations include Birmingham Alabama Orlando Florida and Memphis Tennessee with several qualification sites and open places allocated.
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Regional Qualifying At Birmingham For Open
Sixty five golfers from Alabama Mississippi Tennessee and Georgia competed in a 36 hole regional qualifying round in Birmingham seeking five National Open spots. Elmer Reed of Atlanta posted the low score last year at 144 while Eddie Merrins of Meridian Mississippi and Let Mackey Jr of Birmingham were among top contenders. Gardner Dickinson Jr and Press Thornton Jr of Dothan also played in the strong field.
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No Known Casualties As Celebrities End Annual Golf Tourney
Washington AP reports light casualties as celebrities wrap up the two day charity golf tournament at Mary Country Club. Notables like Attorney General Howard McGrath and Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark led divisions, with Patty Berg as top woman scorer and Rep. Lea Arends guiding the official Washington clan.
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