First Division Teams Fall In GAFLA Action
In a busy GAFLA night Cordele Reds beat Travelers 13 runs aided by wildness from Bank Newry. Albany Joe Rucker and Cordele’s Marsh led the Reds with multi hit games while Thomasville and Moultrie fell to second division opponents.
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Georsie Beride Loewe
Alban
Thomasville Aid Antieidens
Cordele
Pesdarue
Adlewiy Traveters
Phas
Reds
Bank Newry
Trav Lurler
Ivey
Taylor
Harcrove
Simonville
Evans
Tierce
Rucker
Red
Woody Largrove
Doc Tierce
Mack Carter
Hargrove
George Jamonville
Joe Tierce
Marsh
Carter
Willie Taylor
Dean Evans
Bill Taylor
Dean Vans
Jim Rucker
Albany
Bob Jorata
Murphy
Lovie Lucas
Atlanta Crackers
Rome
Riley
I. Lendicott
Doratz
Lucas
Heane
Lemback
Michel
Nowak
Prey
PO Ivey
Uh Taylor
Ciargrove
Major League Leaders
The article lists Major League leaders in batting runs and pitching across both leagues. Cleveland’s Ollie Averill tops several categories with a .372 average and 61 hits while Foxx of Boston leads in RBIs with 62 and home runs with 15. The National League highlights include Ott of New York with 43 runs and 44 RBIs, and McCormick of Cincinnati with 66 hits and 15 doubles.
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Trosky
Cleveland
Averill
Foxx
Boston
Travis
Washington
Cronin
Keltner
Greenberg
Detroit
Lewis
Myer
Werber
Philadelphia
Kreevich
Chicago
Kennedy
Grove
Lavagetto
Brooklyn
McCormick
Cincinnati
Ott
New York
Hack and Herman
Galan
Cubs
Slaughter
St. Louis
Orioles Nosed Out By Packs in Opening Series Game
The Thomasville Orioles fell 9 to 8 to the Packs in the series opener. Paul Smith sparked Moultrie with a long triple and both pitchers Hope and Clark struggled, while Don Cross delivered a ninth inning rally as Baltimore led until late. The Orioles and Americas Cards remain tied for second place as the series continues tonight.
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Thomas
Cieily
Americas
Tea Americas
Thomasville
Hadly Eien
Jost
Orioles
Bast Tacht
Pame
Moultrie
Pronald Hope
Walter Chark
Clark
Kenneth Trinkle
Paul Smith
Eran
Orales
Sithos
Sinay
Wheo
Orieles
Don Cross
Cardinals
Americus
Albany Travelers
Yesterday’s Results From Georgia Florida League Action
Recap of yesterday’s games across the league featuring Thomasville Americus and other towns. Scores include Little Rock, Chattahooga, and Cincinnati area teams with multiple regional matchups and key performances noted.
Hurler Fans 60 Batters in 30 Innings of Play
Raton N M SANA Nielders joboo on the Cammarron Broncs baseball nine is a soft snap When Jess Short is on the mound Short has struck out 60 batters in SO Gamings oof northern New Mesxico league ball this vere hif fing 28 in one sane and 21 in another.
Baseball Leaders and Standings Summary
Rizzo of Pittsburgh and Mize and Gut teridge of St Louis each credited with four. Goodman of Cincinnati hit 13 home runs while Ott led New York with 11. Galan of Chicago stole six bases as Hack added five. Top pitchers include MacFayden of Boston at 5-1 and Melton of New York at 7-2.
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Rizzo
Pittsburgh
Mize
Gutteridge
St. Louis
Goodman
Cincinnati
New York
Galan
Chicago
Hack
MacFayden
Boston
Melton
Orioles Fans Rally Against Smitty as Smith Leaves
Local clipping notes Paul Smith of Moultrie and the Orioles clashing last night. Smith exited in the sixth after the Orioles lost by one run, while fans mocked him with a funeral march. Also mentioned are umpires Ben Brown praised by Buck Campbell and Steamboat Johnson, and local figures Nub Lane and B. B. Broughton’s retirements.
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Moultrie
Paul Smith
Orioles
Smith
Atlanta
The
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Buck Campbell
Steamboat Johnson
Ben Brown
Southern Association
Campbell
Trammell Scott
Brown
Steamer
Thomasville
Georgia-Florida
Ben
Softball Loop Opened in Bainbridge With Close Games
The Decatur County Softball League began at Centennial Park as Mayor Jule Kwilecki delivered the first pitch. W. W. Mac and Wards’ opened 9-8 in a tight girls game, Julia Davis earning the win. Georgia Power and Light beat Attapulgus 8-2 behind Johnny Roberson. Kwilecki’s boys rallied to edge R. C. Cola 4-3. A Dollar won a dollar when Mac Iwilecki presented a dollar to Doris Dollar for the only homer.
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Luther Bryant
Bainbridge
Decatur County
Jule Kwilecki
Centennial Park
W. W. Mac
Wards
Julia Davis
Sims
Waras
Georgia Power and Light Company
Attapulgus Lads
Johnny Roberson
Barrineau
Attapulgus
Power Boys
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R. C. Cola
Priest
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Doris Dollar
Box Score Highlights From Patchy Twinbill
The report lists numerous players with runs batted in and hits across two games. It notes box score details including bases, hits, errors, and pitching lines for players such as Mazer, Benjamin, Robinson, Taylor, Morgan, Reed, Stover, Heugerty, Cross, Vesek, and others, along with pitchers Hope, Trinkle, Smith, Sinay, Nowak, Marsh, and Jumenville. Time of game references and stray names appear. the summary captures the dominant scoring and pitching notes from the rowed box score.
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Jeagiue
Tallahassee
Almericas
Thomasville
Cordele
Obany
Moultrie
Amerdons
Pablitias
Price
Sass
Nowak
Albany
Marsh
Thomasville Moultrie
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Chirk
Trinkle
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Packers
Americus
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Robinson
Taylor
Morgan
Reed
Stover
Heugerty
Lee
Cross
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Clark
Smith
Sinay
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Cark
Immings
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Sinay Dil
Nas
Losmags Opitcher Trinkle
Curtis and
Kendall
Tiree
Jératy Evans
Tierce
Rucker
Ivey
Carter
Jumonville
Faylor
Michel
Murphy
Riley
Evans
Dernback
Kindicott
Marsh Pierce
Jumenville
Haslett
Austin
Kieher
Thomnsville
Travs Edge Barons in Rain-Free win to Lead Southern Loop
The Littl Rock Travelers defeated the Birmingham Barons 4 to 3 in nine innings to extend their lead as weather hits delayed two other Southern Association games. Doc Prothro led Little Rock with a solid pitching showing while Chattanooga fell to Knoxville 1 to ? in a day interrupted by rain elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Littl Rock Travelers
Sind
Travelers
Birmingham Barons
Rock Doc Prothro
Chattanooga
Knoxville
National Open at Cherry Hills Opens in Denver
The national open tees off at Cherry Hills in Denver, testing players on the difficult course layout. Weather and logistics await as competitors chase the title on a famed municipal venue.
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Denver
Cherry Hills
Giants Shifts and Boxing News Stir New York Roundup
A wide round of sports notes features the Giants paying $20,000 and Wally Berger to land Alex Kampouris from the Reds. boxing chatter centers on Louis versus Schmeling and side bets with Primo Ciamera. College football talent moves toward A M amid Rice and Texas U interest.
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Giants
Wally Berger
Alex Kampouris
Reds
Zinzinnatis
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Cubs
Mike Jacobs
Schmeling
Louis
Primo Ciamera
Italy
Texas ‘A. & M
Rice
Texas U
White Sox
Myrus
Ouija Board
Yanks
Georgia Editors Meet at Swainboro For State Newspaper Affairs
The Georgia editors convene at Swainboro to discuss state newspaper operations focusing on usefulness and efficiency. The gathering will cover major business matters with entertaining features expected to please attendees. The event signals a broader look at industry goals and regional needs.
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Georgia
Swainboro
Yesterday's Stars Highlight MLB Wins and Standouts
Bill Lee of the Cubs stifled the Giants with seven hits to win his sixth straight, 4 2. Don Christman of the Tigers posted three hits including two doubles in a 5 4 over the Athletics. Vito Tamulis of the Dodgers held the Cardinals hitless and scoreless in four inning relief.
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Associated Press
Bill Lee
Cubs
Giants
Don Christman
Tigers
Athletics
Vito Tamulis
Dodgers
Cardinals
Odgers
Golfers Practicing For National Open Tourney
In a busy baseball day the Indians won 7 to 5 over Boston to extend their lead in the American League. The Cubs held a one game edge in the National League as Chicago beat New York 4 to 2 in the opener, with Carl Hubbell slated for a later game. St. Louis Browns defeated Washington 11 to 8, Detroit topped Philadelphia 5 to 4, and Brooklyn’s Dodgers moved to 5-2 in seven in the West while rain halted several other games.
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Cubs
Giants
Hubbell
Associated Press
Carl Hubbell
Chicago
Indians
Boston
Tribe
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Rudy York
Detroit Tigers
Athletics
Mackmen
Bob Johnson
Baby Arizmendi Draws Ambers In 10 Round Bout
In Los Angeles at the Olympic Auditorium a lively 10 round non title clash ended in a draw as Baby Arizmendi battled Lou Ambers before 10 000 fans. Arizmendi forecast Armstrong would stop Ambers in New York on July 26.
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Los Angeles
Baby Trizmendi
Lou Ambers
Olympic Auditorium
Henry Armstrong
Ambers
New York
Cracker Option John Rucker Sent to Macon Peaches
Atlanta reports that John Rucker left the University of Georgia to join the Atlanta baseball club and has been sent to Macon of the South Atlantic League on option. Cracker club president Earl Mann said Rucker will spend the remainder of the season with Macon and report immediately.
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John Rucker
University of Georgia
Atlanta Baseball Club
Macon
Earl ‘Mann
Cracker Club
Rucker
Luke Appling Back in Uniform After Injury
Chicago veteran Luke Appling of the White Sox returns to a baseball uniform after a spring leg fracture in an exhibition game in Los Angeles. He will test his right leg with running and throwing, with a possible return to play within two weeks.
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Chicago
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles
Dixie
Appling
Browns Belted Rally Stuns Senators 11-8
Harland Clift led the Browns with four hits including two doubles and five RBIs in an 11-8 victory over the Senators. Thornton Lee limited the Yankees as White Sox beat them 8-5, while Indians rallied for seven hits in the ninth to topple the Red Sox 7-5 with Odell Hale Lyn Lary Earl Averill each contributing a hit.
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Harland Clift
Browns
Senators
Thornton Lee
White Sox
Yankees
Odell
Hale
Lyn Lary
Earl Averill
Indians
Red Sox
Savannah Indians Edge Columbus Red Birds In Sally League
In Savannah the Savannan Indians beat the Columbus Red Birds 7 to 6 after a ninth inning run broke a 6-6 tie. Both teams had eleven hits as two pitchers worked for each side, while Jacksonville topped Augusta 6 to 3 and Columbia beat Greenville 6 to 3.
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Savannan Indians
Columbus Red Birds
Savannah
Indians
Columbus
Macon
Spartanburg
Jacksonville Tars
Augusta Tigers
Columbia Reds
Greenville
Ales Swails
Open Championship Opens With Wide Field At Denver
America's top pros and strong amateurs gathered in Denver for the 1938 national open. Cherry Hills' tough 6826 yard layout challenged players as practice days yielded few sub par scores with Henry Picard the lone 18 hole par effort. Sam Snead led practice with a 68 while Ralph Guldahl, Snead and Harry Cooper were listed at 8 to 1.
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Russ Newland
Denver
Colo
America
Henry Picard
Hershey
Sam Snead
Ralph Guidehil
Snead
Harry Cooper
Tigers Fall After Eight-Run Inning Error Plague
The Tars rallied with three runs in the eighth to overcome the Tigers. Jacksonville’s infield committed a fifth inning error that contributed to the damage, while the Tigers managed five walks and eight strikeouts in a tense game.
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Tars
Tigers
Jacksonville
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