Prokop Remembered For Georgia Tech Greatness At 33
Eddie Prokop, a 1940s Georgia Tech star, died at 33 from a cerebral hemorrhage. The big Yellow Jacket back set Tech rushing and passing records, starred in the 1944 Sugar Bowl with 199 rushing yards, and was praised by Bobby Dodd as one of Tech’s top backs.
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SCOREBOARD SUMMARY FOR REGIONAL LEAGUES
Albany shows a 29 16 record in the Orida League standings with Brunswick at 27 19 and Waycross at 25 18. Today’s schedule lists Thomasville at Waycross and Albany at Valdosta with several cross matchups.
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Blue Sox Beat Dodgers To Halt Six-Game Dodgers Streak
In Tifton, the Blue Sox pounded 15 hits to defeat the Dodgers 9-4 before 733 fans, snapping Thomasville’s six-game win streak. Bill Arellanes hit a first-inning homer, while John Wisniewski and Harry Kallas led Tifton with three hits and three RBIs each as Bob Spier took his second loss of the year.
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Brunswick Pirates Destroy Waycross 12-2 to Move Up Standings
In Georgia Florida League action the Brunswick Pirates crushed Waycross 12-2 as Joe Drotar pitched well and Bob Duzyk led a 16 hit attack. The win lifts Brunswick into second place, 214 games behind Albany, with Moultrie and Cordele also posting wins in a busy day of minor league baseball.
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Box Score Totals Show Tight Match In Nine Run Win
Tifton battles Thomasville with 9 to 6 tally as Wisniewski Braziel and Arellanes drive 3 runs each. Stutsman leads relief, Sarmiento earns win with 2 innings of scoreless relief while Spier takes loss after 7 2/3 innings.
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Unclear OCR Summary of Baseball Notes and Scores
Fragmentary sports notes reference Pinch hitting and a 6-4 loss. Mentions Giants Indians Pelicans Lookouts and Mobile Little Rock Chattanooga. Lacks coherent names, dates, or complete events. cannot identify a single clear outcome.
Walston Signs Pro Grid Pact With Philadelphia Eagles
Bobby Walston, star scorer, signs for his fifth year with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Glennville Georgia native played eight games last season scoring 114 points and was sidelined by a broken jaw midseason. He earned the PFL Rookie of the Year in 1951 and has 377 points in four seasons on 27 touchdowns 140 extra points and 25 field goals.
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Crestview vs Panama City dominates local schedule
Crestview shut out Panama City 3 0 and headlines today with matchups including Crestview at Graceville and Panama City visiting Fort Walton Beach while Donalsonville hosts Dothan.
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Dusty Rhodes Reflects on Slump and Comeback
AP reports Dusty Rhodes, star Giants outfielder, laments a .130 stretch and 1 for 16 slump though boasting a .220 career average. He vows to work, noting a recent 2-1 game loss and a pushed improvement plan as he eyes better form and daily play.
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Pelfictory at New Orleans Stirs Braves Slow Start
The Pelf led Atlanta past New Orleans in a rough Southern clash though eight unearned runs in the eighth and ninth frames helped blow the game. Atlanta suffered a shutout loss to blinding odds as Orleans bounced back, leaving Atlanta two games behind and facing a tough schedule with Ville and Chatta upcoming.
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Cam Bouts in Title Fight at East Arena
Fragmentary report notes Cam, a two weight class boxing contender, scheduled for a televised bout after a surprise gap. Broadcast clues mention a $4,000 prize and a 16 round or extended format, with references to Hy and ABC as media partners.
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Mayor Declares National Golf Day in Thomasville
Thomasville marks National Golf Day with Mayor Heath Varnedoe proclaiming Saturday June 4 as Golf Day. Proceeds from a National Open round featuring Ed Furgol and Patty Berg benefit the American Red Cross and National Golf Fund. Local volunteers sign up golfers at Glen Arven Country Club ahead of the event.
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Venturi Reaches Third Round in British Amateur Golf
Venturi, a 24 year old American Army corporal from San Francisco and 1953 Walker Cup member, beat William Tweddell of Scotland 6 and 5 to reach the third round at St Ames England. Bert Weaver of Beaumont Texas also advanced, defeating S J Fox 3 and 2. Don Bispinghoff of Orlando Florida faces Ian Caldwell in a key third round clash.
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Lightweight bout rescheduled amid 20 percent dispute
The fight, replacing the Jimmy Carter Wallace tius, is set with Smith as lightweight champion. Originally slated for this date, the match is postponed to June 29, affecting the title plans and scheduling.
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Giants edge Phillies for first win on four hits
New York Giants prevail 2-1 over Philadelphia behind Don Missie in relief as Davey Williams drives in the go ahead run in the ninth. Boss Durocher notes timely hitting remains the key issue.
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Glen Arven Golfers Host Luncheon and Ring Er Winners
Members of the Glen Arven Country Club Ladies Golf Association attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ed Dawes who has led the group for a year. Prizes in the ring er competition went to Mrs. John Walter 69 in A, Mrs. W. W. Shoemaker 89 in B, and Mrs. Dial Sweeney 102 in C.
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Lanter Tosses No-Hitter as DM Farns Wins Softball
Kenny Lanter pitched seven innings without a hit as Davis Meter defeated Cox Pulpwood 6-0 in YMCA Men's Softball League play. Lanter faced 29 batters, walked one, hit another, and six reached on errors while racking up five strikeouts.
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