Baseball Roundup From Decer Freley Sport Parade
In this Sport Parade column Decer Freley notes Grady Hatton homering off Erv Palica to spark the Reds past Brooklyn as the Dodgers drop their eighth straight. He discusses the A’s playoff questions, Nippy Jones driving the Cards to a three-game lead, and Joe DiMaggio’s Westward bounce as the Yankees chase a new pace. Virgil Trucks loses to Washington, Vern Bickford shines for the Braves, and the Red Sox tumble as Chicago’s White Sox look for an edge.
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Crxice
Lee Durecter
Philadelphia A's
Dick Fowler
Lou Brissle
Browns
Nippy Jones
St. Louie
Dick Sisler
Phils
Mississippi ‘Mudcats
New York
Dimaggio
Joe Dibiargio
Rainoe
Trppert Co Amore
Yarat
Raip Kiner
Virgil
Washington
St Himslf
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Vern Bickford
Braves
Cubs
Ant
Milwaukee
Eniwetok
Chicago
Red Sox
White Sox
Sacramento rider wins national five mile motorcycle title
Paul Albrecht of Sacramento California edged defending champion Leo Anthony of Port Huron Michigan to take the national five mile motorcycle title with an official time of 5 05.4 yesterday in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Paul Albrecht
Sacramento
Calif
Leo Anthony
Port Huron
Mich
Schmeling Knocked Out by Neusel in Ten Rounds
In Hamburg, Max Schmeling 42, former heavyweight champion, lost to Walter Neusel 40, the German champion, over ten rounds ending Schmeling's hopes of another U.S. campaign.
Browns Rally to Edge Tigers in 12 Inning Nod
The Browns edged the Geneva Redbirds 8-7 in 12 innings after a late rally. Glenn Clark’s 12th inning single plated the deciding run as Dothan felled two hurlers and tied the series with the Cardinals. Jim Colley and Harrell provided offense for Dothan, while Genevas Harold Fehrenbacker homered and drove in three. The Browns host the Ozark Eagles next at Wire Grass Stadium.
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Geneva Redbirds
Enterprise
Birds
Dothan
Johnny Dominey
Jake Moore
Houston County
Jack Creswell
Jim Colley
Harrell
Glenn Clark
Geneva
Tet
Glenn
Clark
Harold Fehrenbacker
Redbirds
Wiregrass Stadium
Ozark Eagles
Headland Defends League Lead Fliers Climb To Second Place
The Headland Dixie Runners held the league lead as Midland City Fliers moved from last to a tie for second after wins. Headland crushed Abbeville 13 4 with Tram mell two three baggers and Doering two hits, while Vann had three for Headland and Pelham two for the losers.
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Abbeville Uons
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Doering
Vann
Pelham
Abbeville
Troy State Teachers College
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Watson
Alabama State League
Midland City
Graceville
Rosser
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Jenkins
Williams
Tyler
Lee
Edwards
Snell
Fowler
Sullivan
Taylor
Pet
Chipley
Baseball Results by the Associated Press
National League Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 2 New York 2 St Louis 18 4 Philadelphia 3 1 Boston X 12 Chicago 5 4 American League New York 6 1 Cleveland 6 5 Chicago 4 4 Boston 3 3 (2nd game 19 innings) Washington 1 Detroit 0 Philadelphia 7 8 St Louis 2 1 Southern Association Atlanta 11 2 Birmingham 1 11 Nashville 8 5 Memphia 0 3 Chattanooga 7 Little Rock 7 Mobile 6 New Orleans 1 Southeastern League Pensacola 3 4 Vinietarg Jackson Meridian 4 Montgomery 9 Gadsden 6 Selma 3 Anniston 2 GAMES TODAY National Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia night Only games
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Ruths No 2 Jersey Retired On Silver Anniversary Day
The New York Yankees will retire Babe Ruths famed No 2 jersey on June 13 Silver Anniversary Day. General Manager George Weiss announced the event and described the significance of Ruths impact on the team and the game.
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New York
Babe
Vels Top Memphis to Seize SA Lead in Doubleheader
Nashville Vels take first place from Birmingham by sweeping Memphis 80 to 53 in a double header. Atlanta and Birmingham split, Crackers winning 11-1 then Barons 11-2. Chattanooga beat Little Rock 8-7 amid rain postponement. Wade and Mulcahy strong on mound. Quick four hits for Nashville. Drake extends hitting streak to 30.
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Art Cuccurrullo
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Alvin Heuser
Hal ‘Tvenes
Travelers
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Cerdan Loses European Middleweight Crown in Brussels
Marcel Cerdan, the French 160 pound contender, was upset in Brussels last night as Cyrille Delan noit defeated him to claim the European middleweight title. The upset marked a unexpected turn in the boxing scene, with Delan noit rising as an unheralded Belgian challenger. Potatoes are natives of Peru and the Peruvian Indians called them papas.
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Cyrille Delannoit
Peru
Demaret and Hogan Reach PGA Semifinals in Marathon Round
At the PGA, Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan advanced to the semifinals while Claude Turnesa and Sammy Snead battled in a 42-hole marathon. Harmon, the Masters champion, edged toward the final with a 25-foot putt on the 42nd hole as Snead faded after a strong start. The article notes Harmon balancing golf with family obligations and desire to claim the $3,500 prize. Also included is a Boston education item about Walter Bryan proposing a Franklin Park children’s zoo.
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Ben Hogan
Claude Harmon
White Plains
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Sammy Snead
White Scipher Springs
W. Va
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Johnny Bulla
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Ariz
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George Fazio
Conshohocken
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Chick) Harbert
Northville
Mich
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Palm Beach
Fla
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Reds and Jackson spark Pensacola win in SE League action
Pensacola Fliers rallied to a 134 victory over third place Vicksburg as Montgomery and Jackson led with wins over Gadsden and Meridian. Rebels beat Pilots 9 6 while Jackson won 8 4 and Selma shaded Anniston 3 2. Rams collected eight hits to Cubs seven as Autunno held the line.
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