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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
8
Philadelphia announced the sale of reserve outfielder Jim Greengrass to the Miami Marlins, the Phillies’ Triple A farm team in the International League.
Gene Fullmer defeated Sugar Ray Robinson by unanimous decision over 15 rounds to become Utah’s first boxing world champion. Fullmer, 25, landed a strong surge in rounds 13 and 14 and earned an $20 802 purse to Robinson’s $139 050. Robinson hinted at a return bout, while Fullmer vowed to be twice as mean for a possible rematch.
Baylor fullback Hickman, 210 pounds, apologized in person to Tennessee’s Bruce Burnham at New Orleans infirmary for kicking him during a mid field brawl. Burnham, hospitalized with facial injuries, forgave Hickman as officials banished both from the game and kept reporters behind closed doors.
Ryan seniors win their seventh game of the season by defeating Eva 59 to 40 while Ryan juniors lose 37 to 20 to the Junior Blue Eagles. Ryan led from start to finish in the senior contest. A note mentions Brahman cattle from the United States being imported increasingly into Latin American nations to upgrade herds.
Mobile Alabama coaches Joe Kuharich and Paul Brown began evaluating North and South squads for the eighth annual game. They reviewed backfield combinations and key players including Baylor star Del Shofner and All-America backs like Don Bosseler and John Majors while Brown reshuffles defense with Bill Glass at middle guard and Don Owens and Roy Wilkins on the wings.
SMU, ranked fourth in the AP poll, extended its conference-leading streak to 17 straight Southwest Conference wins by defeating Baylor 79-64. Baylor employed a zone, but SMU’s shooting sliced through it as Vanderbuilt and other top teams saw limited action.
Hatton's Hornets defeated Speake Seniors 66-48 after a Christmas layoff. Hatton led 28-23 at halftime and pulled away in the final period. Hatton juniors also beat Speake. the seniors now stand 11 wins and 5 losses.
The 1957 Los Angeles Open begins with a pro am preview at Rancho Municipal Golf Club in West Los Angeles. Twenty two of last year’s top money winners enter the $37 500 event with Lloyd Mangrum back to defend his title.
New York reports that Gene Fullmer outpunched Sugar Ray Robinson in electronic tests conducted by Lavoie Laboratories on December 18 19. Stephen D. Lavoie said Fullmer will be world middleweight champion, noting greater speed and force, while Robinson quipped that the machine wins but not the fight.
Jack Kubiszyn, a 19 year old junior from Buffalo New York, scored 47 points to set a new Alabama single game scoring record in an 86 53 victory over Mississippi College. He hit 17 of 32 from the field for 53 1 percent and tied the school record for field goals. Alabama improves to 7 4 and travels to face Ole Miss in SEC play.
Eddie Gottlieb owner of the Philadelphia Warriors accuses Celtics center Bill Russell of illegal maneuvers including goal tending and underbasket zone play. Gottlieb says he will protest a play in Syracuse while Celtics coach Red Auerbach calls it sour grapes.
Harvard discusses replacing Lloyd Jordan after a faculty vote to dismiss him. Jordan says athletics director Bolles cited poor teaching as the reason. Jordan, 56, joined Harvard in 1950 after Amherst tenure and earned about 12500 dollars annually.
Danville's seniors chalked up a 69-33 win over Trinity here Tuesday night while Trinity's juniors took a 30-29 opener. The article also notes voting rules in Bermuda allowing up to nine votes per parish based on property value.
Auburn Tigers exploded for 56 second half points to top Howard College of Birmingham 101-70 last night, setting a school scoring record and marking the first time the program surpassed the hundred point mark.
The Baltimore Orioles announced the signing of Bob Boyd to a 1957 American League contract. Boyd, who spent three months out after a left elbow fracture, ended the season at .311 in 70 games, second to teammate Bob Nieman batting .320, with a successful second operation to remove bone growth and expected readiness for spring training.
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