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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1955
Page
9
Babe Didrikson Zaharias remaining hopeful under sedatives in Galveston as doctors announced a new cancer lesion in the pelvic area. Her husband George quoted her saying this is her greatest battle while vowing to return to competitive golf one day.
Alabama Golf Assn announces the 39th state tournament August 17 20 at Montgomery with 72 hole medal play for the championship and 16 player match flights. Defending champion Billy O Connor of Tuscaloosa returns to defend his 1954 title after beating Tommy Nicol 2 up at Anniston. Teams of three compete with clubs allowed multiple teams. An opening 18 hole qualifying round will seed flights with 40 low scorers and ties for the championship flight. Free buffet supper August 17 and Montgomery Country Club to open practice to competitors August 11 12 and 15 16.
Davy Crockett the wrestling star in a debut tag match at the Coliseum with partner Frank Thompson facing Charles Keene and Frank Hewitt in a best two of three falls contest with a 90 minute limit. Crockett promotes a musical show and will bring a chained bear to the ring. action begins at 8:30 as the DAV sponsors wrestling in Decatur.
Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark won a slow mile at Ranger's track and field meet in Glasgow in 4 08.9, defeating Britain’s Ken Wood by six yards as Wood finished in 4 00.8. Bob Seaman placed third in 4 13.4. Dick Blair claimed two wins for Kansas, taking the 120 yard handicap from scratch and the 220 yard, while Tom Courtney of Fordham ran the half mile in 1 49.2.
In Putnam County Florida commercial fishermen use electric shocks but sport anglers report a new issue a porpoise sighting about a mile north of Purpoise with bass in its meal near the upper St Johns River about 75 miles from the sea.
The Decatur Little League season nears close August 16 as several upsets unfold. Rotary remains atop with 14 1, Wolverine 13 1, Austinville 9 4, Eagles 7 8, Vols 6 11, Nursery 5 10, Chemstrand 3 11, Civitads 2 13.
Milwaukeet Journal veteran baseball writer Sam Levy, 60, died at his Milwauke e home after four years of heart illness. Levy, a 37 year staffer and head of the Milwaukee Baseball Writers of America, covered last night’s Pittsburgh Milwaukee game as official scorer before succumbing early morning at 9 a.m.
Antioch Legion hosts a two game set this afternoon starting at 2 p m at Legion field in Decatur. East Limestone opposes the home squad in the opener followed by Jones Crossroads in game two.
Conservation Director Drinkard proposes state bonds to finish building 60 planned public fishing lakes with 75 acre sizes funded mainly by DJ money. Thirteen lakes built so far. remaining to be financed over years, increasing total cost with interest. County reports mention wildlife like willow flies affected by local conditions. A coon-on-the-log contest is planned at Roberts Pond near the water.
Doors of Hartselle invite dogs for a 2 pm show sponsored by the local sportsmen group with 50 cent admission. Entries close at 1 pm. prizes include 40 25 and 10 dollars. Refug e warns drastic action may be taken to protect cattle on the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.
Baseball and hockey style box scores mix with team matchups and player pairings. Notable games include Washington vs Detroit and Chicago vs Baltimore with several pitcher and score details across leagues and venues.
Washington took an early 6-2 lead and held on to beat the Indians 9-7 as Spec Shea earned his second win. Cleveland’s two first inning runs came on Al Smith and Gene Woodling doubles and Vic Wertz single, while Washington answered with four in the frame off Art Houtteman.
In Corpus Christi last night a Big State League game between Corpus Christi and Port Arthur ended in a players’ brawl after Ree Vega of Corpus Christi hit a seventh inning or eighth inning home run. Vega laughed and taunted the Port Arthur pitcher as he circled the bases.
Dave Philley hit a grand slam and Gus Triandos added a four bagger as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Chicago White Sox 8-1. Irv Palica allowed three hits before sun and heat forced a change, with Harry Dorish finishing. Kennedy homered for Chicago, Harshman took the loss as Baltimore tacked on nine hits.
The Associated Press lists today’s American League games: Cleveland at Washington with two games, Baltimore at New York with two, Kansas City at Boston with two. In the National League: New York at Cincinnati with two, Pittsburgh at Milwaukee with two, and Brooklyn at Chicago with Philadelphia at St. Louis with two.
Huntsville August 6 entry deadline set for the Alabama Men's Softball tournament. About 25 teams expected. play begins August 15. State champion advances to regional playoffs in Clearwater Florida. Each team must submit $15 entry fee and roster by August 9, provide a ball and a $3 umpire fee per game, rosters limited to 17 men, single elimination after one loss.
The Huntsville Country Club will hold a women’s invitation golf tournament starting August 9 drawing top contestants. About 100 entrants are expected led by Mrs. Scott Probasco of Chattanooga, 1955 Southern champion, with Alabama contenders including Jo Ann Prentice, Minnie Lee Ashley, Mary McCutcheon and players from Birmingham, Gadsden, Jasper and nearby cities.
The Birds push their streak to four straight as they win another game and improve to five wins in their last six matchups, showcasing a strong run and momentum.
Pittsburgh pitcher Bob Friend tossed a five hitter for a 2 0 win over Milwaukee before 16 337 fans at County Stadium. Dale Long homered for the Pirates, his 14th, and Long also assisted on the second run with a hit and run. Jerry Lynch scored the other run after Long opened the inning with a hit and run. Ray Crone held Pittsburgh to seven hits in a losing effort.
Cincinnati Redlegs slugged New York Giants 13 to 4 as Ted Wally Post Gus Bell and Sam Kluszewski homered. Reuben Gomez Hoyt Wilhelm were roughed up for 17 hits including four doubles and a triple. Post 28th Bell 19th Kluszewski 36th.
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