Brooklyn Dodgers Take Lead In National League Pennant Chase
Brooklyn edged Milwaukee as part of a late season surge to second place, winning 6-4 over the Braves after a road run that included victories at Chicago and Milwaukee. Carl Furillo drove in three, and Al Walker delivered a bases loaded single to seal the win at Ebbets Field. The Braves tumbled to fifth after 11 losses in 16 games amid managerial turmoil surrounding Lou Perini.
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Chariie Grimm
Lou Perini
Hemia Earns Win in New York Bout for Title Shot
Cherif Hemia of Algeria earned a unanimous 10 round decision over Miguel Berrios at Madison Square Garden. Despite being hurt in rounds one five and six he seized control late, weighing 125½ to 125, and now stands 26-1-1 with a 12 fight unbeaten streak. He could challenge Sandy Saddler for the featherweight crown if terms are arranged.
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Treadway Leads Georgia Florida League Batting Race
Fitzgerald first baseman-manager Leon Treadway tops the league with a .345 average. Albany’s Chase Riddle is close at .348. Other leaders include Dick Babich .332, Robert Wellman .326, Ronald Hoenes .374, and Joaquin Perez with 51 runs.
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Albany
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Rain Delays Hit YMCA Softball League Schedule
For the second straight night rain washed out games in the YMCA Men's Softball League. Davis Meter and Powell Produce games postponed after an afternoon shower left the field unplayable. Rescheduled at a later date.
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Thomson Club Bows in Straight Time
Douglas beats Vidalia 2-2 on a Vidalia error while Sandersville wins 8-6 at Hazlehurst to narrow the Georgia State League pennant race. Vidalia pitcher Dick Stigman allows four hits and 12 strikeouts but the Vidalia catcher’s errant throw on a double steal decides the fifth. Dan Sarver, Frank Rivera drive Sandersville, Dublin's offense tallies aid by multi hit games as Dublin and Thomson struggle in standings.
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Thomason Orioles
Dick Stigman
Dan Sarver
Frank Riveira
Haztlehurst
Riveira
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Thomson
George Smith
Enid Drake
Scoreboard Snapshot From Regional Baseball Notes
The scoreboard shows Columbia 5 Macon 3 and Savannah 2 Columbus 1. Jacksonville 4 11 and Knoxville 1st. Today Augusta at Charlotte and Macon at Columbia with Knoxville at Jacksonville and Columbus at Savannah. Also scattered listings include Alabama Florida Georgia area teams and beach club notes.
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Valdosta Wins 6-4 After Eighth Inning Rally Over Brunswick
Valdosta defeats Brunswick 6-4 in Georgia Florida League action with two runs in the eighth. Don Miller walked nine as Brunswick pitcher and Don Whitcomb hit a three run homer to tie briefly. Tifton homered three times in the ninth to beat Moultrie 9-6 while Waycross topped Fitzgerald 4-2.
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Thomson Grabs Open Lead as Hogan Close Behind
Australia’s Peter Thomson led the U S Open after two rounds at Oak Hill with 70-69 139. Ben Hogan trailed by one stroke after shooting 68 while former champions Cary Middlecoff Ed Furgol and others battled for position.
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Memphis
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Australia
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N.Y
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Oak Hill
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Los Angeles
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Rivervale
N.J
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Lew Worsham
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Atlanta
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Nine-Horse Field Ready For Belmont Stakes Duel
Needles and Fabius head the Belmont Stakes field as nine three year olds race the mile and a half track at Belmont Park in a $100,000-added event. Career Boy Jazz Age Ricci Tavi and others seek victory in the historic classic.
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Courtney OBrien Set Track Records
In Los Angeles Courtney and OBrien posted top marks in distance and time. Parry OBrien produced 61 feet 4 inches in the shot and Tom Courtney 1 47.1 in the 600 meters, aiding the Air Force and Army competitors as Wes Santee faltered under officials.
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Legion Post 31 Junior Baseball Opens Season at Home
After two delays the American Legion Post 31 junior team begins its 1956 season tonight at Municipal Stadium against Tifton. Game starts at 8 pm with free admission. Coach Lamar Red Hines takes over after Bob Waller could not return due to business reasons.
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Reveira Extends Lead in Georgia State League Batting Race
Frank Reveira of Sandersville maintains the top batting average in the Georgia State League through June 10, slipping from .341 to .319. Larry Helms of Douglas sits second at .310, with Colon of Hazelhurst-Baxley third at .308, and Chuck Smiley at .301. Reveira also leads in total bases with 84 and RBIs with 44, while sharing doubles with Doug las and Ray Carson.
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Sandersville
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Chuck Smiley
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Lou Hungate
Earl Maples
Ray Carson
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Savannah Tops Columbus Foxes 5 2 for Fifth Loss
Savannah shut out Columbus into the ninth, then added two runs as Gene Hayden left the Foxes blank until the ninth. Columbus dropped five of seven, Oakland’s Lamar Newsome club slipped nine runs in a week, while Jacksonville widened its pace with Knoxville in a doubleheader sweep. Augusta rallied to beat Charlotte 10 5 in 18 innings, and Columbia beat Macon 5 3.
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Unclear Baseball Box Score Notes Highlight Pitcher Risle
Fragmentary report notes Moose Williams and Dick Phillips homered in the second game as the Tribe battered Knoxville for 14 hits. Boze Zieser earned his fifth win. Columbia and Macon details are incomplete due to garbled text. Risle threw a four hitter to beat an opponent.
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Dick Scott Spins Four-Hitter As Dodgers Split Twin Bill
Thomasville Dodgers and Albany Cardinals split a Georgia Florida League doubleheader. In game one Albany won 4 0 behind Jere Hill three hits. In game two Dick Scott struck out 16 over seven innings as the Dodgers won 6 3, boosting their margin in the standings.
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Georgia Florida League split season plan rejected
G F Clubs reject split season plan as five of eight clubs vote in favor but six needed. Thomasville Albany Fitzgerald Moultrie and Tifton support the idea while Valdosta Brunswick and Waycross oppose. Plan would have split the 140 game slate into two halves with a champion for each.
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Thomasville
Albany
Fitzgerald
Moultrie
Tifton
Valdosta
Brunswick
Waycross
Crackers Grab Fourth Place Behind Bicknell Stout Relief
Atlanta Crackers move into fourth in the Southern Association after a 4-2 win over Mobile. Charlie Bicknell pitched five innings of five hit ball in relief, earning a return to form after a long layoff.
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