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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

11

American diver McCormack leads U S 1 2 3 in platform sweep

Mrs Pat McCormack gave the United States a record diving double in Melbourne leading an American sweep in the platform while Murray Rose and Lorraine Crapp of Australia dominated the swimming finals. The U S trailed Russia in overall points with 593 to 712 as the Games moved toward the closing ceremonies.

Melbourne Pat. McCormack Murray Rose Lorraine Crapp McCormack Helsinki June Stover Irwin Glendale Calif Paula Jean Myers Southern California Glendora Calif Sam Rose Miss Crapp McCormick Lakewood Cailiff United States Russia Australia America Milan U.S United States Tsuyoshi Yamanaka Roses George Breen Buffalo N. Y Dawn Freser Sylvia Ruuska Berkeley Marley Shriver

Ole Miss LSU Survive Narrow Wins in Conference Play

In SEC actions last night Ole Miss and LSU slipped past non conference foes. Georgia Tech beat Furman 93 74 with Terry Randall scoring 33. Mississippi tied East Tennessee 79 79 then won 89 88 after Joe Gibbon hit the late shot.

Mississippi Louisiana State Georgia Tech Furman Terry Randall Yellow Jackets Tech Reemain Joe Gibbon Rebels East Tennessee Gibbon Tennesseans

Radio and TV Schedule Fragments From Decatur Daily

A dense OCR list outlines a multi-channel broadcast grid with shows, times, and network labels. It catalogs daytime and evening programs across radio and TV stations, including news segments, music blocks, sports, soap operas, and educational fare, reflecting a bustling local schedule.

Harrison Sets Out To Hold Havana Golf Lead

Veteran E. J. Harrison of St. Louis aims to defend his Havana Invitation lead as Crosby and Harris struggle in the pro-am event. Harrison led with a 66 at Havana Country Club, two strokes ahead of Ed Furgol and three up on five others. The pro-am pairings featured Souchak and Greer, while Ford and Harris competed in the other pairing. LSU rallied to beat Birmingham Southern 60-59 behind Troy Bushing’s 18 points. None of the SEC teams play tonight.

Havana E. J Dutch) Harrison St. Louis Bing Crosby Phil Harris Harrison Havana Country Club Ed Furgol John Greer Memphis Harris Doug Ford Mahopac N.Y Wade Lindsey Rebels LSU Dem Merle Birmingham Southern Tigers Troy Bushing

Tribe Ready to Trade Garcia and Other MLB Rumors

At the minor league convention, Cleveland offers Mike Garcia to Detroit and Ha Aragon to Boston for a top catcher, while Cincinnati lines up a third baseman Randy Jackson deal with Brooklyn. Detroit and Boston weigh the talks as Phillies and Dodgers pursue a shortstop swap including Bill Lillis and Gino Cimoli.

Joe Reichler Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Indians Mike Garcia Detroit al Rosen Boston Cincinnati Redlegs Brooklyn Randy Jackson Chicago Tiger Hank Greenberg Indians Garcia Ha! Aragon Frank Pig) House Greenberg Red Sox Sammy White Redlegs Smokey Burgess Dodgers Jackson Chicago Cubs Gene Baker Sam Jones Philadelphia Phillies Bill Lillis Gino Cimoli Harvey Haddix Curt Simmons Jack Meyer E. J (Buzzie) Bavasi Cincinnati

Auburn and Vanderbilt Hit C ham Jackpot in Alabama

Auburn signed eight Alabama high school stars including Murray Mullinax and Billy Wilson from Ensley and other players from Bessemer and Emma Sansom. Vanderbilt signed four Woodlawn standouts Benny Shepherd Bob Patrick Charles Rinehart and Pratt Busby. Alabama added Laurien Stapp Bud Moore and Jack Rutledge. About 60 state players were expected to sign grants in aid with SEC schools after midnight signing rules.

Birmingham Auburn Vanderbilt Woodlawn Alabama Benny Shepherd Bob Patrick Charles Rinehart Pratt Busby Anthony Thomialho Murray Mullinax Billy Wilson Ensley High School Bill Baggett Wayne Proffitt Emma Sansom Richard Pate Bessemer Nolan Nakos Phillips G. W. Clapp Hanceville Laurien Stapp Shades Valley Bud Moore West End Jack Rutledge SEC

Folding fan invention in Japan around 670 A.D.

The familiar folding fan used by Japanese girls to hide blushes origins in Japan around 670 A.D. This early device marks a key point in portable personal accessories and cultural expressions of etiquette.

Japan

Club eyes future trade options for catching pitching or outfield

The club believes a new catcher or pitcher or outfielder could improve the team without sacrificing current players. Meanwhile the minor league affiliates finished their duties a day early as 29 amendments are considered.

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