Brilliant Southpaw Helps Cardinals Climb NL Standings
The Cardinals, led by Howe Pez, Harry Brecheese, and Alpha Brazile, held a strong NL lead as St Louis beat the Pirates 8 4 on a seventh inning rally. Ralph Lapointe scored the winning run in the 10th after a Henry Moore fly dropped in center. Reds outlast Cubs 9 3 in 10 innings as Cleveland-Sox split doubleheader.
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Cornelia driver dies in postrace crash at Jefferson
Swain Prickett of Cornelia Ga. was killed in a postrace collision here after winning a feature event. His rival Truet Black, also of Cornelia, was critically wounded. The incident occurred moments after the finish.
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Blum wins second Peach Blossom Golf Tournament in Macon
Arnold Blum of Macon captured the second annual Peach Blossom Golf Tourney scoring 287 over 72 holes at the municipal course. His nearest rival was Gene.
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Gene
Two In Tenth Defeats Eagles in Dothan Rally
Dothan Browns extended their win streak to five with a 2 13 11 extra inning victory over Frank Martin's Ozark Eagles. Jake Moore earned the win with help from Creswell and Gibson as Hicks took the loss. Noto and Hughes drove in three. Clark, Godwin also produced runs. Dothan stranded 17 while Eagles outhit 14 13. The marathon game lasted three hours. Brewton Geneva and Troy Andalusia results follow with Troy win 16 11 and Enterprise 7 Greenville 0.
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Palmer Beats Hogan In Inquirer Tourney
Johnny Palmer of Badin North Carolina won the Philadelphia Inquirers fifth annual invitation golf tournament in Whitemarsh Pa with a final 281 seven under par. He defeated Ben Hogan by four strokes despite heavy rain, earning a $2,500 prize and his second career tournament title. Palmer trailed Hogan early then surged to lead by the turn and finished strong with clutch putting.
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Badin
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Japan
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Heeshey
Pal Sty
Greene
Theo
Pettle
Dartourder Jr. posts five under par in round at Atlanta
Datheider led with a final round score and finished four under par for the day as Dartourder Jr. of Atlanta had five drones back with a 282 indicating scoring and performance, reflecting a competitive round and strong play.
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Dartourder, Jr
Atlanta
Datheider
Luther E Brown Emerges as Key Hitter for Dothan Club
Luther E Brown, a limited service outfielder from Andalusia, is projected as a leading hitter this season in the Alabama State League. The 24 year old right hander posted .329 with 18 doubles and 51 RBIs at Dothan and West Palm Beach this year. He attended Auburn and Alabama, earning a BA, stands six feet tall, weighs 190 pounds, and remains single.
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Lou
Dothan
Andalusia
West Palm Beach
Brown
Auburn
Alabama
Louis
Young Curt Simmons Proves The Ball Still Has Life
Philadelphia rookie Curt Simmons, about to turn 19, struggles with control after a rocky start but rebounds with a 14 to 2 win over the Reds. He recalls major league debut victory over the Giants and names Walker Cooper as the toughest opponent he faced. Teammate Blix Donnelly jokes about his age as the promising pitcher seeks consistency.
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Donnelly
Jackson Fells Rebs For Second Place
Jackson Senators rallied to a 6 2 victory over the league leading Montgomery Rebels to pull even for second in the Southeast ern League. Eight hit effort by Thiel helped swing the tie as Vicksburg and Jackson chase the top spot. The Gadsden Pilots edged Pensacola 10 9 with a four run eighth inning.
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Meridian
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Drizmala
Midland City defeats Abbeville Lions 9 to 1
Midland City walloped Abbeville 9 1 here yesterday for an Alabama Florida League victory. The Fliers collected 20 hits as Kirkland and Andrews doubled and McKnight added three hits in four at bats. Champion and Benton each doubled for Abbeville. Midland City hosts Clayton Friday at 7:30 PM in a non league game. A Graceville Chipley league tilt was postponed. Barrentine, Roberts, Ed wards, Rosser and Taylor reported.
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Barrentine
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Edwards
Rosser and Taylor
Palmer trails Mangrum with second in recent golf event
Palmer posted 9100 total for the year, ranking second behind Lloyd Mangrum who finished third yesterday. Palmer's prior titles include the Western Open last year and the Nashville Tennessee open two years ago.
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Palmer
Nashville, Tenn
Ralph Hepburn Dies In Speedway Crash
Indy racing legend Ralph Hepburn 51 died practicing for the 500 mile Memorial Day race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Novi Special crashed into the wall after wavering across the track, ending a career marked by speed records and a near miss on the 500 victory.
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Women Invite Field For Birmingham Club Qualifier
Women golfers from several Southern states gathered at Birmingham for the qualifying round of the country club women's invitation tourney. Notables include Tennessee champion Margaret Gunther and Alabama title holder Mrs. Hugh Culverhouse. Miss Gunther has three Tennessee titles and Mrs. Culverhouse two Alabama crowns, with her first win as Joy McCann. Also in the field are Mrs. Frank Rous and local standout Ben McWane. Match play starts tomorrow morning in groups of 16.
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Country Club
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Tennessee
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Alabama
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Memphis
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Montgomery
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Mobile
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Eolfer
Chattanooga Upsets Loop Leading Vols in Twin Bill
Chattanooga Lookouts upset the league leading Nashville Vols in a doubleheader 9-4 and 9-3. Bob Schultz pitched a three hitter in the opener as Memphis beat Little Rock 4-1. Joe Stephenson drove in five runs for Chattanooga in game two. James Atkins starred for New Orleans against Birmingham, while Hugh Mulcahy earned the win in relief. Atlanta swept Mobile in a two game set behind solid pitching from Deal and Opplinger.
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Atlanta
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Russ Opplinger
Veteran Barrett Sparks Seattle Win In Pacific Coast League
Seattle pitcher Tracy Souder Barrett, described as balding and fortyish, delivered seven strong innings guiding the Seattle team to a 3 to 0 victory in the Pacific Coast League. Barrett, a 23-year veteran, relied on his right arm to anchor the win and set the stage for the club’s early season success against Sat.
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