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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1952

Page

9

Tennessee Volf Eyes SEC Title After Sugar Bowl Loss

Tennessee aims to rebound from a Sugar Bowl upset and Kefauver's presidential setback. Pat Shires leads a promising group with several freshmen and returnees like Lauricella missing, while coaches project a stronger defense and a possible six-win season, though big losses loom.

Sterling Slappey Associated Press Football Volunteers University of Tennessee Tennessee Vols Maryland Estes Kefauver Georgia Tech New Orleans Southeastern Tech Pat Shires Marshall Shires Pat Bob Neyland Hanks Lauricella Lauricella Knoxville Shires Buddy Cruze Dave Griffith Buddy Helton Dave McIinturff Bob Scott Dick Mayock Doug Atkins Jimmy Wade Pat Oleksiak John Michels Andy Kozar Francis Holohan Ray Byrd Vic Kolenik Lamar Lehman Neyland Pug Pearman Jimmy Hahn Harold Payne Bert Rechichard Tommy Jumpers Ted Daffer Bob Davis

Rawls Leads Women Pro Golf Money List. Jameson Close Behind

Betsy Rawls of Austin tops the 1952 money list with $12,820 while Betty Jameson of San Antonio trails with $11,945, edged up after Jameson won $5,000 at the World meet, as released by officials.

Chicago Betsy Rawls Austin Tex Betty Jameson Miss Rawls Miss Jameson San Antonio

Southern Association Standings Snapshot

The Associated Press tally shows teams and records in the Southern Association with Chattanooga leading at 69 54 561, New Orleans at 65 58 528, Mobile 62 60 508, Memphis 62 62 .500, Little Rock 56 68 .452, and Birmingham 54 70 .435.

Associated Press Southern Association Chattanooga New Orleans Mobile Memphis Little Rock Birmingham

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

Yesterday results show Little Rock 4 Birmingham 3 and Nashville 8 New Orleans 7. Today’s schedule includes Memphis at Atlanta Mobile at Chattanooga Birmingham at Little Rock New Orleans at Nashville, with several rain suspended games and doubleheaders listed among other matchups.

Little Rock Birmingham Nashville New Orleans Memphis Atlanta Mobile Chattanooga Washington New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn

National and American baseball season leaders noted

The list highlights national batting leaders Musial Sauer and Schoendienst with runs batted in and hits, plus leaders Reese and Sauer in stolen bases and home runs. Pitchers Roe Wilhelm Consuegra Raschi Shantz top the ERA and win totals. The piece closes with a stray note on court jesters and Louise Suggs earning $8699 in Carrollton Georgia.

Musial St. Louis Sauer Chicago Schoendienst Fain Philadelphia Doby Cleveland Fox

Giants trail as Dodgers surge in front running action

The Giants trail Brooklyn by nine games as August sees the Dodgers' power lead. Brooklyn batters Hodges Campanella and Robinson powered a six run sixth inning, while Robin Roberts won for Philadelphia in the twin bill. Allie Reynolds pitched a two hitter shutout for the Yankees in a 7-0 win.

New York Giants Brooklyns Dodgers Giants Brooklyn Brooks All Guns Gil Hodges Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Philadelphia Eart Robin Roberts Phils Bill Nicholson Dodger Boston Braves New York Lew Burdette St. Louis Chicago Cubs Allie Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Cleveland Mickey Mantle Sid Hudson Detroit Chicago Washington Phila

Rogersville Opens With W. Limestone Tigers Start 1952 Season

Rogersville faces West Limestone as the Lauderdale county Tigers kick off the 1952 football season Friday night in opener at home.

Lauderdale County Tigers

Cincinnati Romps Pittsburgh 10-4 as Wehmeier and Kluszewski homer

In the other National League game, Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 10-4. Herm Wehmeier earned the win and Ted Kluszewski hit a homer for the Reds.

Delphia Senators Cincinnati Pittsburgh Herm Wehmeier Ted Kluszewski Cincy

Civitan Field Showdown: Rogersville vs West Limestone Invasion

West Limestone travels to Civitan Field in Rogersville for a clash against the Tigers seeking a follow up after last year’s 13-7 victory. West Limestone arrives with one win already and aims to extend the winning start against a familiar foe.

Civitan Field Rogersville West Limestone Tigers

Quebec City Known as North Americas Only Walled City

The article notes that Quebec City in Canada is believed to be the only walled city in North America, highlighting its historic fortifications and unique urban feature.

Quebec Canada North America

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