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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1955
Page
5
The Philadelphia Phillies purchased 34 year old right handed pitcher Marino Pieretti from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League for an undisclosed sum. Pieretti went 19 15 for Sacramento last season.
Ohio State star Howard Cassady headlines the AP 1955 All America backfield with Navy end Ron Beagle, Michigan State’s Earl Morrall, Texas Christian’s Jim Swink, and Oklahoma’s Tommy McDonald. The selections praise Cassady’s Heisman season and Morrall’s punting and versatility as part of a strong overall team.
The veteran player has previously appeared in the major leagues with the Chicago White Sox and the Washington Senators, highlighting a renewed period of activity at the top level.
The St. Bernard College Saints travel to Fulton, Mississippi to open their basketball season against Itawamba College. The Saints, known for upsets, will be without guard Frank Burgan but rely on guards Charles Hardy and Nathan Cobb and center Jack Price out until after year start. Itawamba, coming off a strong season, is expected to be improved and tough to beat. Schedule includes games with Athens College, Troy State, Christian Brothers, and others through February.
New York Pittsburgh headed for the Sugar Bowl on Jan 2 was chosen as the 1955 Lambert Trophy winner. The Panthers compiled a 7 3 record under coach Johnny Michelosen and received 11 first place votes from a 24 member selection panel.
Alabama defeated Jacksonville State 95 to 55 in the season opener. George Linn led Alabama with 24 points, while Dick Gunder added 17. Jacksonville's top scorer was Bryan Yates with 11 as the Jaguars briefly led early before the Tide pulled away.
The Brooklyn Dodgers signed a three year contract to play seven games at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, with plans to host some 1957 games there and possibly move more games there in 1958 before their new stadium is built, while the Brooklyn franchise remains intact.
Sugar Ray Robinson reaches Chicago to begin the Chicago phase of training for the 15 round middleweight title fight against champion Bobo Olson at Chicago Stadium on December 9. He will train at the Johnny Conlon gym after delaying the bout due to an ankle injury suffered October 25.
Navy led the season but finished as runner up after being edged by Army. The team received eight first place votes and remained a prominent title contender in the standings.
Dixie forecasters once more name Kentucky atop the Southeastern Conference as Adolph Rupp weighs his 14 man roster. He cautions the goal is to field the first seven or eight players capable of beating strong opposition. Kentucky opens the season at Louisiana State in a non conference game.
At the 68th AAU convention in Louisville Marine Corps athletic head Major A W Latta cites armed forces’ view that headgear prevents injuries while opponents warn it may heighten danger. The dispute centers on mandatory protective gear for boxers amid years of amateur competition.
The Decatur Red Raiders lose 54 to 50 at Falkville in a season debut hampered by inexperience. Delbert Flack scores 19, junior Allred adds 12, Ralph Hurst 10 as Falkville’s Tucker and Anders lead with 21 and 18. Decatur led after three quarters but managed only six points in the final period. fouls hurt Decatur as Hurst and Nebrig fouled out. In junior action, Decatur won 51-21 led by Jimmy Jackson with 19.
Town Creek Golden Bears start 1955 basketball season in a new gym without center J P Kimbrell and guard Roger Hill. Four returning lettermen Norman Crow Waylon Cross Wayne Holliday and Jack Bendall join the regulars, with Billy Etheredge and Ralph Connor possibly alongside them for the opener against Lexington. Coach Nancarrow cautions for needed improvement but expects a strong showing.
Mississippi State freshmen edged Alabama 81 78 as John O Keefe led the Crimson Tide with 33 points in yesterday afternoons game at Tuscaloosa.
Havana pro am event opens with sharp shooter Mike Souchak of Groysinger New York leading the second round of the $15 000 Havana tournament.
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