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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
8
Decatur fans are promised a special Appreciation Night as the Indians prepare to face Florence this Saturday. The event traces back to 1950 when James “Red” Sanders launched the concept to honor local baseball teams with community support.
The article notes fans and players contributed to Appreciation night with cash and merchandise despite reduced interest. It compares the 1951 Indians to the previous Legionnaires, arguing many current players were ex Legion members and expressing cautious optimism for the season ahead.
Sparse crowds marked the 1952 season as the Cleveland Indians urged local fans to attend Appreciation Night. Red Sanders and the campaign chair praised business and industrial support, hoping each player could receive about 100 in cash, and urged the public to come out to see the club before the season ends.
The Decatur Indians select the Florence Raiders as Saturday Legion Field opponents for Appreciation Night. Florence may start ace George Burns, a former Decatur player, who has a solid Florence record. Events include a milking contest with Hartselle mayor John Burleson and Decatur mayor Sandy Summers, free ice cream from local dairies, and bubble gum for kids starting at 7 30 P M.
The Indians finished the season with 32 wins and 15 losses after facing top North Alabama teams and even traveling out of state for matchups. As gates declined, the club began losing money though players remained hopeful with only a few days left in the campaign.
In the fifth Alabama All-Star High School game at Denny Stadium the South and North tie 7-7 before about 10,000. Bart Starr of Lanier earned outstanding back honors after guiding a late first-half scoring drive with Nick Germanos. North standout Jim Cunningham of Winfield led the line as the teams split after two prior victories each.
Pepsi Cola will play two games over the weekend. Saturday at 10:30 A.M. against Union there and Sunday at the high school field against the Athens All-Stars. Tournament action begins August 25 in Hartselle with seven teams entered at the Legion field.
Asheville report on the 30th annual Biltmore Forest Country Club Men s Invitation with a field led by young players. Quarter and semi finals set after round match play with 18 holes more today and 36 hole final tomorrow. Notable matches include Bobby Chapman of Spartanburg vs Tuffy Henderson and W A Dub Pagan of West Palm Beach vs J B Morrow of Selma with Patchin winning 1 up over Don Cole.
The pitching ledger shows Shirley Quattlebaum with six wins and three losses, Fred Betterton with five wins and three losses, Pat Patterson with one win and no losses, Wayne Sims with one win and no losses, and Bobby Harrison with one win and one loss as the team compiled a 14 7 record.
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