Wakefield's Rise Behind Evers In Tigers Spotlight
In 1941 Wakefield emerged as a star for the Tigers while Evers battled for form. Wakefield's roomie and travel partner helped him stand out in Detroit's lineup as he posted strong hitting early in his career. By 1945 he returned to form with a .266 season and helped Detroit surge atop the league with timely hits and a long hitting streak.
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Tigers Fall By One Run To Dodgers In Tight Game
A late inning margin of one run sank the Tigers as the Dodgers claimed the win. Tonight the Pirates visit, bringing recent victories and a push toward top spots, while Tallahassee’s team eyeing a pennant clash with Albany promises a premium showdown.
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Baseball standings and today's games from regional leagues
Yesterday's results feature Georgia Florida League matchups with Tallahassee over Americus 4 2 and Albany 6 Moultrie 1 plus Cordele 377 Southern Association scores. Today list shows Georgia Florida League and other leagues with scheduled games including Albany Waycross Cordele Americus Tallahassee Thomasville Valdosta Moultrie and several night games in the National and American Leagues.
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Albany Cardinals crush Moultrie 15 to 1 in key league swing
Albany’s Lee Leftridge led the rout with four singles one inside the park homer and four runs driven in Roy Pounds won his eighth game as the Cardinals reclaimed first place by routing Moultrie 15 1 Waycross topped Cordele 6 2 behind Ray Hilliard six hitter Tallahassee beat Aniericus Phillies to stay atop standings
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Dodgers edge Tigers 4 3 in Valdosta baseball clash
Valdosta Dodgers defeated Thomasville Tigers 4 to 3 in a tight nine inning game. Coles tripled for the Dodgers with key hits from Stephenson Hamric Pignatano and Wasick. Strickland Long Stanley and Benischi produced for the Tigers with Weather ton and Stanley driving in runs.
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Qualifying Sites Named for National Amateur Golf Tourney
Thirty seven qualifying sites have been selected for the National Amateur Golf Tournament to be staged at the Minneapolis Golf Club August 21 to 26. All but two sections will hold 36 hole trials August 8 with Honolulu starting July 31 and Salt Lake City holding trials August 7. Entries close at 5 p.m. EST July 24.
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Box Scores IMB 5 Ode Eutectic Fit Hp Walditay
IMB 5, Ode Eutectic Fit HP Walditay leads with Walditay scoring burst. U Morrissey and Albury contribute solidly as T.34 pace sets the pace in the late showdown.
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Bass Hurlers Rally To Beat R. E. Lee For Ga Crown
Thomaston Georgia June 14 AP Bass hurlers Doyle Pair and Bob Willis combined for a two hit game as the Blue Wave defeated Thomaston's R. E. Lee 6-4 in a playoff for the state high school baseball title. Atlanta’s Huckaby took the loss for the Rebel nine giving up 10 hits. The teams meet again tonight with a deciding game possible in Atlanta at Ponce De Leon Park. The playoff winner advances to the Southeast high school baseball tournament in Tuscaloosa Alabama next week.
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Thomasville Tigers to face Tallahassee Pirates tonight
The Thomasville Tigers host the league leading Tallahassee Pirates on the local diamond. Carl Adams of the University of Georgia will make his first appearance as starter for the Tigers. After a double defeat in Lowndes County, the Tigers seek an upset to halt the Pirates’ surge.
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Musial and Kell Lead in All Star Baseball Fan Poll
Chicago voters select starters for the July 11 game at Comiskey Park as Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals and George Kell of the Detroit Tigers contend for the most popular player. Musial leads with 104 votes and Kell with 27639 as the poll runs until July 1.
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Pirates Visit Home Field Amid Crowd Support
A large crowd is expected at the stadium to back the home team against the Pirates, with fans ready to provide grandstand support and create a strong home atmosphere.
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Georgia Crate & Basket Defeats Times-Enterprise in Softball
The Georgia Crate & Basket Company softball team beat the Times-Enterprise squad yesterday afternoon on the Athletic Field. The Boxmakers collected 15 hits to the Printers 7, while the Vocational team managed only 5 hits in a lop-sided contest witnessed by spectators.
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