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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

5

Bosox And Tribe Battle Tonight In Tight AL Race

In a tight American League pennant chase the Yankees cling to first with 4 percent edge over Boston and 1.5 over Cleveland and Chicago. Boston faces Detroit while Cleveland meets Baltimore as New York and Chicago also play, with Dodgers leading the NL despite a slump.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Yanks Cleveland Indians White Sox Dick Donovan Indians Red Sox Ivan Delock Boston Cleveland Casey Stengel Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Pale Hose Marty Marion Orioles Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates

Tuesday Baseball Schedule Across Leagues

Schedule lists American League games including Washington at New York and Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, and National League matchups Chicago at Brooklyn and St Louis at New York. Southern Association results show Little Rock, Memphis, and Birmingham with postponed games and a Nashville at Chattanooga result.

Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Southern Association Little Rock Birmingham Rai Mobile Nashville Atlanta New Orleans Chattanooga

Romack Downey duel headlines women's amateur golf

In Charlotte Barbara Romack from California and Mary Ann Downey from Maryland lead the round of 32 of the Women's National Amateur Golf Championship. Both posted 36 on the front nine at Myers Park in 95 degree heat and won decisive first round matches to set up a third round clash.

Charlotte N. C Barbara Romack Mary Ann Downey Myers Park Country Club Tiny Barbara Sacramento Calif Mary Ann Baltimore Carole Jo Kabler Roseburg Ore Anne Quast Marysville Wasit Miss Kabler New York Naomi Venable Poughkeepsie Miss Quast Grace

Tide Fans Brace for Long Alabama Season

Alabama under J. B. Whitworth faces a rebuilding year after losing 12 lettermen. Sophomores may assume key roles at quarterback and end as Whitworth reshapes the line and defensive unit while tackling a demanding schedule featuring Georgia Tech, Auburn, Georgia and other SEC foes plus Miami, Rice and Texas Christian.

J. B Earl) Whitworth Alabama Oklahoma A & M Crimson Tide Tide Whitworth Bart Starr Albert Elmore Charley Nelson Nelson Starr Elmore Harry Gilmer Bart Corky Tharp Bama Soph Marshall Brown Wisconsin Camp Campbell Hank Dembski Brown Curtis Lynch Doug Potts Jim Cunningham Fred Sington Max Kelley Nick Germanos Tommy Tillman Jim Pritchett Pete Cook Soph Jim Loftin Bill Stone Jim Bowdoin Georgia Tech Auburn Georgia Miami Rice Texas Christian

Rogersville Tigers Take On Moulton Red Devils Headline Clash

Rogersville and Moulton clash in a Friday night football headline along with Tanner at Ardmore Gurley at West Limestone. Rogersville seeks revenge after last year’s close loss while Moulton eyes another victory as head coach Bimol Poole’s Tigers ride a 2-0 start into the showdown. Town Creek sits idle ahead of West Limestone action and West Limestone prepares to face Gurley after recent wins.

Rogersville Moulton Tanner Ardmore Gurley West Limestone Red Devils Bimol Poole Town Creek Tigers Carlton Kelley Lewis Watkins Elkmont Lexington Kenneth Camp Elzie Tillery Wildcats Central Tommie Smith Marshall Greene Bears Jack Bendall Bendall Denzil Redding Elmer Dill

Grudge Match Set With Davey and Hewitt On Mat Card

The Alabama Boxing and Wrestling Commission orders a rematch between Davey and Hewitt as part of a mixed card organized by Matchmaker Alex Gulas. The best two of three falls will end within 90 minutes with Action starting at 8 30 p m under DAV sponsorship.

Alabama Boxing and Wrestling Commission Alex Gulas Gulas Hewitt Charley Laye Croc Kett Davy Crockett South McGee Keene DAV

Arch Moore Throws Challenge At Marciano In Contract Moment

Archie Moore, 38, a psychology student and heavyweight contender, taunts Rocky Marciano at a contract signing. Moore says he expects to win the title, while Marciano vows to fight hard on September 20 for what he calls the fight of his life. Commission chair Julius Helfand presides.

New York Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Moore Rocky Commission Julius Helfand Archie Marciano Helfand

Jaycees Announce All-Star Game Lineup At Legion Field

Two softball All-Star games are set for next Monday night at Legion Field. The City League All-Stars face Chemstrand, while Civic League champions Jaycees meet the Civic All-Stars. Jaycees lineup includes pitcher Henderson catcher Minton first base Washburn second baseman Hewitt third baseman Trimble shortstop Den.

Legion Field Chemstrand Civic League Jaycees Civic Delano Park Shady Terry White Sox Austinville

Davey Battles Slow Comeback In 15 Month Ring Layoff

Chuck Davey, once a welterweight hopeful, fought Pat Manzi to a dull 10 round decision in Saginaw. Davey, at 148 pounds with a two pound edge, showed rusty movement and admitted his punching lacked sharpness though his legs held up.

Saginaw, Mich Chuck Davey Kid Gavilan Michigan State University Pat Manzi Syracuse Davey Manzi

Dodgers Facing Slump Amid Cubs Series At Ebbets Field

Brooklyn fans watch the Dodgers open a 16 game stretch at Ebbets Field against the Chicago Cubs after a stretch where they lost 10 of 14. Manager Walt Alston says the club is in a general slump with hitters cooling off and timely hits lacking.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Ebbets Field Chicago Cubs Walt Alston

Memphis Triumphs 1 0 over Birmingham in tight league tilt

Eddie McGhee homered in his first at bat to supply the lone run as the Chicks shaded the Barons 1-0. Memphis- Birmingham race tightens with Stuffel’s next start looming and Atlanta, Mobile wins noted among the day’s results. Chattanooga and New Orleans rained out, now doubleheader.

Associated Press Eddie McGhee Tribe Speed Merchant McGhee Memphis Eddie Chicks Barons Birmingham Southern Assn Paul Stuffel Birmingham Phil Page Jim O'Reilly Stuffel Bob Boring Atlanta Little Rock Mobile Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans

Kaline Nears AL Batting Title Lead in Second Gameday

New York Detroit outfielder Al Kaline, 20, extended his American League lead to .351 with under five weeks left, while Vic Power slid to .314 and Harvey Kuenn dropped to .313. In the NL Richie Ashburn fell to .331 and Campanella to .320, with Kluszewski at .317 leading homers at 41 and Snider driving in 111. Mantle boosted AL average to 32 homers. Jensen leads NL RBIs with 95.

New York Detroit al Kaline Kaline Vic Power Kansas City Tigers Power Harvey Kuenn Kuenn Richie Ashburn Philadelphia Brooklyn Roy Campanella Ashburn Campanella Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Duke Snider Dodgers del Ennis Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Jackie Jensen Boston Red Sox

Seixas Looms As Key Man In U S Title Defense

Vic Seixas, 32, the U S champion, looms as the main figure in defending the Davis Cup against Australia at Forest Hills. Most expect him to lose both singles matches while teammate Tony Trabert wins two. doubles are in doubt. Seixas remains confident, saying he feels keen mentally and ready.

Forest Hills N.Y Vic Seixas U.S Australia West Side Tennis Club Seixas Tony Trabert Bill Talbert

Tennis Player Opens with Sharp Net Attack

The player shows sharp movement and quick reactions at the net guiding him to success. Without these attributes he would be outmatched and defeated on the court.

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