Haefner Beats Indians in 1-0 Senators Shutout
Ex Indian hurler Haefner wins 1-0 for the Washington Senators over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland. He allows only one first inning single by Larry Doby and walks, with Doby later reaching on a hit by pitch. The victory tightens the AL standings as the Senators and Athletics stay even for fourth place at .500.
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Georgia Stars Pick Rauch and Geri for Grid Classic
University of Georgia stars Johnny Rauch and Joe Geri are named to the College All-Stars for the Chicago Tribune grid classic this summit to face the National Professional League champions. The Tribune announced the pair yesterday.
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Sam Breadon Dies Former Cardinals Owner at 72
Sam Breadon, long time head of the St. Louis Cardinals, died of cancer at St. John's Hospital at age 72. He led the club for 27 years, winning nine pennants and six World Series titles, starting with a $200 investment in 1917 and building a $3 million organization. Breadon and Branch Rickey formed a famed front office duo, launching the farm system that supplied key players and financial stability.
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Flyers Millers Rally in Blistering SEC Pace
Pensacola clipped Anniston 6 to 5 as Meridian beat Gadsden 8 to 4. Flyers and Millers share top two spots with 36 wins in 47 games, pace tight behind Selma and Jackson Senators. Pendings include Montgomery 6 1 Vicksburg 1, five-run eighths and strong pitching across the league.
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SEC Net Tourney Set At New Orleans
SEC tennis stars Tulane and Florida clash before the conference tournament opens in New Orleans. Tulane eyes a third straight SEC title with an undefeated record facing Florida, LSU, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Mississippi, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Tulane with Kermit Stengel at No 1 for Vanderbilt.
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Noland of Tech Atlanta to join Phillips Petroleum
Georgia Tech star Jim Noland of Macon has accepted a position with Phillips Petroleum Co and a berth on the Phillips Oilers. He turned down two professional basketball offers and a professional football offer to take the Phillips post.
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Crackers Move Up To Second Position
The Atlanta Crackers defeated the Mobile Bears 13-2 to rise to second place in the Southern Association. New Orleans beat the Birmingham Barons 5-4 to remain first. Memphis split a doubleheader with Nashville 5-4 and 2-4. Al Flair hit two of Atlanta’s three home runs, Larry Drake added one, and Jim Atkins earned his fourth win for New Orleans.
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Frank Thomas in Critical Condition at Birmingham Hospital
Alabama athletic director Frank Thomas, famed football coach, remains in critical condition after a heart attack on March 29. He was admitted to a Birmingham hospital and is kept in an oxygen tent. Thomas retired as Alabama head coach in 1947 due to ill health but stayed on as athletic director. six of his 15 teams played in post-season bowls.
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Ardmore Defeats McAlester In Wild Class D Tilt
Ardmore beat McAlester 7-5 in a Sooner State League game marked by eight batters being hit by pitches. The unusual sequence had several players plucked by fastballs as the night produced a wild, high contact contest.
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