Bucs Edge Tigers 5 4 After Controversial Call
The Tallahassee club edged Thomasville 5 4 in a tense game marked by umpire controversy and tempers from players and fans. After two Pirates runs in the ninth, an umpire safety call sparked a 20 minute police quieting of the Tiger dugout. The first Ladies Night of the Waycross Thom asville series is announced with 10 cent tax for admittance.
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Henkle
Birmingham Drops Little Closer in 5-3 Setback
The Birmingham Barons fell 5-3 to Little Rock, their seventh straight loss, as Normal Brown earned his eighth win while Atlanta blanked Memphis 6-0 and Chattanooga shut out New Orleans 6-0. Travelers extended winning streak to four.
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Southern Association
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Norman Brown
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New Orleans
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Pirates Hire Lead 3 1 2 in Georgia-Florida League
The Tallahassee Pirates widened their lead to three and a half games by sweeping Thomasville 5-4. Valdosta fell 5-2 at Waycross, Albany lost 11-0 at Americus, and Cordele lost 15-12 at Moultrie but took the series two to one. Wingo shutout the Cardinals with a six hitter.
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Wrath of Dick Sisler leads Phillies past Cardinals
Dick Sisler, son of George Sisler, hit two homers to power the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants beat the Pirates 9-5 as Bobby Thomson homered in the eighth to seal the lead. Jim Russell homer spree helps the Boston Braves defeat the Chicago Cubs 9-5. Browns upset the Yankees 5-3 as Cleveland leads the standings. Senators beat White Sox 7-1 amid rain.
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Today’s Games Link Regional and National Matches
In the Georgia Florida League Americus plays Cordele, Moultrie faces Albany, and Tallahassee meets Valdosta. The South plays in the Southern leagues with Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Chicago hosting Boston. Local teams Atlanta and Memphis appear tied to national schedules.
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New Eaths
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Graziano and Zale Secure Guarantees for Third Fight
Newark where seven millionaires back the bout set guarantees of at least 120000 for Crastano and 60000 or more for the ex-chap from Gary. Past purses show Zale 152968 and Rock 76484. early gate estimates fell to about 350000 from 450000.
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Tony Zale
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Tigers Edge Tallahassee In Ninth To Split Series
In a wild finish Thomasville survives a Tallahassee rally to win 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth. Curtis and Engle were ejected after a benches clear during a prolonged argument on the field.
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Zeiser
Hirsimaki
Shaw
Engle
Zeiger
Craig
Wopinek
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Stasko
Kame
Henkle
Komisarek
Connie Mack regards A's slump as temporary due to injuries
Philadelphia. Connie Mack 85 says Oakland Athletics are not tired after a rough stretch. He cites Valo and McCosky injuries and pitching staff health as the cause, but expects improvement as McCahan nears readiness and warm weather aids Fowler and Marchildon.
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Warner Brothers Ties 222 for Softball Lead
Warner Brothers tied Post 222 for the City Softball League lead after a 19 to 10 win over Clark Thread Mill. Warner hitters totaled 29 base hits, with ten for extra bases including two homers two triples and six doubles led by Jimmy Rigsby with nine hits. Clark Thread Mill slid to six losses as Post 222 faced Colonial Stores next at 6 30 PM with a win needed to reclaim sole possession of first.
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Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues and Cities
Yesterday's results list multiple baseball and basketball scores from various leagues. Georgia Florida teams, American League games, and Southern Association matchups show wins by Atlanta Memphis and Birmingham with numerous postponed games noted.
From the Sidelines: Tallahassee Improves Baseball Club
Tallahassee shows improvement over last Tiger-Buc series with sharper Buc fielding and solid hitting led by Zeiser Thomas Seana and Stasko. Henderson’s two losses in Tallahassee noted. Cordele rises as a strong hitter. Buc release Torak Callanza. Dick McCallum joins roster from Salisbury NC.
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Frank Torak
Joe Callanza
Buc
Dick McCallum
Salisbury
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Baseball Standings Georgia Florida region recap
Georgia Florida standings show Albany, Valdosta, Waycross, Tallahassee, Thomasville, Cordele and Moultrie teams with varying scores. Highlights include Albany 11 13 1, Waycross 5, Thomasville 4, Cordele 11, and Moultrie 11 with multiple pitchers and batters named in recaps.
Fans protest bad umpiring in Thomasville games
Last weekend in a Thomasville vs Valdosta game and a recent Tallahassee vs Thomasville contest fans booed and protested umpire calls. They alleged biased rulings sparked unrest with police escortged officials and crowded locker rooms after disputed plays.
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Lee E. Kelly
Thomasville
Valdosta
Tallahassee
Heeth Varnedee
Ted Williams Extends Lead In Batting Crown Race
Chicago June 8 AP Ted Williams boosted his AL batting lead to .391 with 11 hits in 22 at bats expanding his margin over Lou Boudreau to 29 points. The article lists other leaders across batting runs and pitching, noting Boudreau, Dimaggio, Keltner, Dillinger, Raschi, and Lemon among top performers.
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Washington
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Vic Raschi
Bob Lemon
Alexander Millers Hold Narrow Lead With 2-1 Win
The Alexander Millers maintained a half game lead in the Georgia Alabama League by edging Tallassee 2-1 in a pitchers duel. Newnan stayed second by beating Carrollton 2-0 on Hihi lik's four hitter. Grange topped the home club 42-6 to stay in third, while the Owls suffered a 42-6 loss.
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