Butterflies Signal Dark's Big Series Start in Boston
Alvin Dark, rookie of the year candidate for the Boston Braves, felt butterflies before the World Series opener against the Cleveland Indians. The LSU alum has grown from a slow start at the plate into one of the National League's leading hitters, proving his nerves steady under pressure and vowing the Braves will fight to the end. Dark, a 23-year-old from Lake Charles, La., credits Eddie Stanky's coaching and his own resolve for the turnaround.
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Vols Seek Grid Comeback in Knoxville Clash
Edwin Pope reports Georgia and Alabama stories amid a slate of SEC action. Tennessee eyes a revival with Proctor Littleford and Powell back, while Chattanooga tests the Vols. Ralph Chancy starts for Mocs, and injuries hit Alabama as Holdnak and Richeson leave. Georgia refines aerial attack as Bryant faces Georgia Tech injuries. LSU prepares for Texas A&M with Lyie and Cole stars. Ole Miss steady after Blississippi.
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Race to Nowhere in New York bicycle event
European racing stars compete in a six nectar grind at New York's Kimasbridge Acmium, slated for October 17.
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Chipola Indians Drill For Homecoming Tilt
Chipola's Indians push pass defense in practice ahead of homecoming game against Middle Georgia College at Baltzell Field in Marianna. Key players include Earl Childers and Alton Parris to lead a possible passing barrage against the fast running Middle Georgia unit. A gala parade is planned at 4 p.m. with several high school bands as guests. kickoff is at 8 p.m. local time.
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Lions Take Lead In Six-Man League
The Lions moved to the top of the City Six-Man Football League after three straight wins to begin the season. The Yellow Jackets and Redskins remain undefeated, though the Jackets have two victories and the Redskins one, with standings updated after Monday’s games.
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One-Time Bad Boy Of Georgia Prison To Try For Parole
Forrest Tha dey, a former Georgia prison inmate, seeks parole with support from Bellwood camp leaders and a backers group in Tapevilie. The article notes his past jail breaks and his current effort to win release, detailing connections and local backers.
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First close one Tuscaloosa Alabama flavor team
A fragmented account notes a late 23 24 Jessie Tulare event in Tuscaloosa Alabama with a flavor team near a touchdown after a tense moment. The wording is unclear but implies a close finish or notable play linked to a local team.
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Indians Favored To Beat Braves In World Series Opener
Cleveland, led by Feller, is a 9 to 1 favorite over the Boston Braves in the best of seven, as Johnny Sain and the Braves counter with Spahn. A 39,490 crowd was expected at Braves Field for the noon start, with $208000 gross potential.
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Barons Lead Cuts Two Games To One In Dixie Series
Birmingham Barons hold a two games to one lead over Fort Worth after a 3-4 victory. Walter Dropa hit a two run homer in the seventh to erase a deficit as Fort Worth built a five-run fifth on five singles off Pete Mondica. Unearned runs and defensive miscues aided the Barons in the late surge before 11,553 fans at Fort Worth.
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Alabama State Loop Directors To Meet
Montogomery hosts the fourth annual joint diamond session for baseball moguls from Georgia Alabama Southern and Southeastern conferences on Sunday October 24. Club presidents business managers and invited leaders will attend including Cravies A Huith Earl Mann and Larry Gilbert among others as the Southeastern event gathers prominent figures for talks and plans.
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Hewes Predicts Tough Dothan-Eufaula Clash Friday
Dothan coach Rip Hewes says Eufaula will be tougher than last year in the Wiregrass Stadium Friday. He cites similar offenses and lines, speed in the backfield, and Eufaula tackles led by a 210-pounder. He notes Dick McGowan’s Tigers improve with experience and a strong defensive line and passing game. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. with officials listed.
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Skinner Luke Whetstone J.T. Newman Charles Laney and Huvater
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Saints blank Royals as McGlothin stars in opener
Pat McGlothin pitched the St. Paul Saints to a 4 to 0 win over the Montreal Royals in the Little World Series opener. He fanned eight and gave up five hits as his offense collected seven hits, including three in the seventh inning to plate all four runs.
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Lane to be new White Sox general manager
Chicago AP reports the Comis key family will continue reshaping the White Sox by naming Frank Lane, president of the American Association, to the GM post.
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Auburn Coaches Include Ex-Tigers on Staff
Auburn Alumni make up a third of the Tigers coaching staff under Head Coach Earl Brown with Varsity End Coach Shot Senn from Troy and Freshman Backfield Coach McCoy Hewlett who joined from Ramsey in Birmingham.
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Williams tops AL batting crown with .369 in playoff carryover
Boston star Ted Williams claimed the American League batting title at .369 after four playoff at bats, edging Lou Boudreau who hit .355 and Viale Mitchell at .335. Williams’ tally follows season averages including playoff stats. other leaders include DiMaggio’s 39 homers and 156 RBIs, Henrich’s 140 runs, and Feller’s 164 strikeouts.
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Vanderbilt Alabama film shows illegal pass claim
Vanderbilt coach Red Sanders said motion pictures of the Vanderbilt Alabama game reveal an illegal last second pass. He cited ineligible receiver Jack Brown lined up behind the line, taking a direct snap from center and later scoring. Officials allegedly didn't receive Brown’s eligibility notification before the play. Alabama coach Brew stood by the 14-14 final.
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Red) Brew
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Red) Sanders
Vanderbilt protests illegal seo pass on last Alabama play
Vanderbilt officials dispute a late Alabama pass call in a game video review. Coach Drew says he did not see the alleged move but cites at least three plays where Vanderbilt players pushed and were not penalized. The pass from Ed Salem to Jack Brown covered nine yards.
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New Faces Seen In Auburn Lineup
Auburn AP reports coach Brown used several new players in a long scrimmage against freshmen. The line featured Hal Herring at center Chester Cline Ray Moore at guard, Joe Evangeliste and Alternate Captain Johnny Adcock at tackles, Virgil Willett and Ralph Pyburn at ends, with Charlie Langner at quarterback Ray Pfeffer and Bobby Gilliam at halfback and Russell Inman at fullback.
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Browns Rally Past Colts to Stay Undefeated
Cleveland Browns remain undefeated with a 14-10 comeback win over the Baltimore Colts. Last night the Browns trailed at halftime but powered a decisive rally to secure the victory and extend their lead in the All-American pro football conference race.
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