Mike Romello Sparks Americus Phils in Georgia Florida League
The article profiles Mike Romello the diminutive shortstop for the Americus Phils returning from an illness and boosting the team as it vies for the top in the Georgia Florida League. It traces his journeyman path from Cordele to Utica and back to Americus, noting his earlier stand out high school and Legion play and his persistent rookie start in 1946.
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Pennsylvania Leader Seeks Sunday Baseball Law Change
Pennsylvania lawmaker Joseph A. Scdnlon plans to amend the Blue Laws to permit Sunday baseball at least until sundown in the upcoming legislative session. The move aims to allow professional and amateur games on Sundays across the state.
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Bevens Hearten Yankees as Beaten Red Sox Slip Further
Yankees gain on the front-running Red Sox as Floyd Bevens emerges as the No. 2 pitcher behind Spud Chandler. Bevens hurls a 1-0 win while Phil Rizzuto, Tommy Henrich, and Charlie Keller drive the lone NY run in the first. Chicago, Brooklyn, and others post varied results in a busy baseball day.
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Look Who's In Town Score by Inning Baseball Result
Thomasville 12 Cordele 2 in the listed game with runs per inning and player hits. Hurd Reese McBryde Dove Willingham Spaziano Mullen Leary among top contributors. Jobe charged with loss.
Seven Spokane Players Killed In Bus Disaster
Seattle June 25 AP. Seven members of Spokane's Western International League baseball club died when their chartered bus plunged off Snoqualmie Pass four miles west of Cascade mountains. Driver and eight others injured, several critically. Victims identified include Vic Ficetti first baseman and San Francisco native, and infielder Fish from Palo Alto.
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Softball Schedule for Rest of Year
The schedule lists upcoming games including V. F. W. vs Cowden South and Tuck vs Sou Bell North on June 26 and June 28. Further matchups include Harris Electric Co. against V. F. W. South, Colonial against V. F. W. South, and Cowden versus Tuck South through July 19 with several North and South divisions and cross meetings.
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Yesterday's American League Scores Report
Baseball results show Boston beating Detroit late, New York edging Cleveland 1 0, Chicago 18 run game, Brooklyn 6, Crague Americas 4, Albany 1, Waycross 10 Valdosta 4, Moultrie 7 Tallahassee 3, Thomasville 12 Cordele 2.
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Seattle Judge Rules in Favor of Al Niemiec
Federal Judge Lloyd L. Plack ordered the Pacific Coast League Seattle Rainiers to reinstate former second baseman Al Niemiec or pay his salary for a year. Niemiec, a naval lieutenant in World War II, was released after a 30 day trial this spring and sued under the Gr of Rights seeking his job back. The judge likened the baseball contract to chattels and argued service obligations should be honored.
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Southern Association Winners Pound Opponents With Huge Scores
Atlanta routed Chattanooga 11 to 1 on 20 hits as Birmingham beat Nashville 15 to 8 and Little Rock crushed Mobile 14 to 4. Memphis blanked New Orleans 8 to 0 to rise in the standings. Shelby Kinney earned his 16th win for the Crackers, holding the Lookouts to five hits amid three big innings by Birmingham.
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Tigers hammer Cordele in 12 2 win behind Willingham
Red Willingham scattered six hits over seven innings while driving in two with a two run double as the Tigers rout Cordele 12 to 2. Mullen Dove and Colgan led a 21 hit attack with Doves homer and power at the plate. Reese McBryde and Willett each contributed multi hit nights as Cordele’s starter Lewis Jobe lasted three innings before relief from Leary.
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McCarthy Returns as Talent Scout for Yankees
Joe McCarthy, who resigned as manager of the New York Yankees May 24, is back with the Bronx Bombers as a talent scout. President Larry MacPhail confirmed the new position as Del Webb watched the game in Cleveland.
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