Avila Keeps Indian Sign on Bosox
Roberto Avila fueled a Cleveland comeback with four singles and a key scoring dash to beat Boston 5-4 in 11 innings. The Indians moved within two percentage points of the Yankees as Chicago and the White Sox clashed, tightening the tight AL standings. Avila’s speed and late scoring burst highlighted a dramatic, rain-affected day across MLB.
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Power 9 Defends City Softball Title in Charleston
Appalachian Electric Power champions open defense of their company league title Sunday at Reynolds St Field Charleston. Beckley team meets AEP Philip Sporn Plant in a twin bill at 10 and 2 with Charleston facing Cabin Creek at 12 and 4.
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South Atlantic League scores from AP roundup
Macon defeated Columbus 2 to 1 in 11 innings. Jacksonville beat Savannah 4 to 1. Montgomery won 12 to 3 against Augusta. Charleston triumphed 5 to 3 over Columbia.
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Mangrum's 63 at Tam O Shanter
Lloyd Mangrum recalls his 63 at Tam O Shanter in the 1948 world championship, describing his playoff bid and a tearful moment with George May. He notes prior 64 at Augusta 1940 and 65 at Santa Anita 1941, plus his 1946 U S Open win and status as top money winner in 1951.
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Roundup of Local Sports News Last Night's Linescores
Final scores from multiple leagues include Kidd's Grill 3 Legion 0 and Moose 8 2, protests noted in a playoff. Harry's, Appalachian, and College matchups set for 8:30 and 4. Third semi finals possible Monday with championship series to follow.
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Sam Shares Blue Ribbon Open Lead
Milwaukee led by Sam Snead and Ed Oliver with Fred Hawkins and Glenn Teal tied for second as the Blue Ribbon Open's opening day featured a four under par team total of six under on the North Hills course. Henry Ransom challenged early before a costly misstep on the 16th and final two holes left him two strokes back.
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First Million Dollar Colt Retired at Six
In Los Angeles and Inglewood reports the era ends as Citation is retired at six after a stellar career earning over 1.08 million dollars. Trainer Jimmy Jones and Mrs. Warren Wright led the decision following the Hollywood Gold Cup, ending a record 45 starts with 32 wins and season-long dominance.
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U S Jap Davis Cuppers Clash
Louisville hosts the Davis Cup opening round as the United States faces Japan in the American Zone eliminations. Dick Savitt of Orange New Jersey and Herbie Flam of Los Angeles lead the U S squad in what promises to be a tense start.
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National League and American League batting leaders listed
A compilation of league leaders in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases for the National and American Leagues. Notable names include Musial Hodges Ashburn Williams Zernial DiMaggio and Doan with supporting pitching leaders Kinder Raschi McDermott and McDermott. Also notes a boxing fact on Ruby Robert Fitzsimmons and a baseball game box score for Detroit and Washington with key pitchers and scorers.
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