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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1951
Page
8
Boston tops New York 3-1 behind Chuck Stobbs as baseball notes turn to troubled minor leagues. Dothan pulls from Georgia Florida League after fatal head injury incident. Headland’s Clifton blamed. League instability widens as Opelika exits and fewer teams remain for the season.
The Decatur Indians report financial footing improves and funds should cover operations until about August first. Management urges fans to support the team like Tuesday night to help survive the season, as attendance remains weak with interest waning.
The Wheeler Lake Yacht Club staged speed boat races last Sunday, delivering top quality entertainment amid variable weather. Races impressed spectators with excitements including a couple spills, as the new harbor opens and invites careful, owner like use.
Decatur Indians defeat Huntsville Boosters 4 runs in the ninth inning, snapping a three-game losing streak. Advance ticket sales underway for a day night doubleheader at Legion Field with U. S. Pipe of Birmingham as the opponent. afternoon game at 2:00, night game at 8:00. Decatur had previously beaten J. Pipe 5-3 earlier this year.
The Indians travel by train to face Cha in a two game Friday and Saturday night set. Southern Railway Team of Cha is billed as a strong club. Both games start at 8 00.
Brooklyn Dodgers rout Philadelphia 14 to 8 as Duke Snider hits a three run homer and 11 batters go to the plate in the fourth inning. Bubba Church falters for the Phillies while Erskine shuts down the Phils after a rough start. Hamner leaves after wrist injury from Furillo line drive.
The report lists major league matchups for the National and American Leagues with games in Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Cincinnati and more. It also mentions Southern Association pairings Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Little Rock Chattanooga Mobile New Orleans Nashville. Separate notes claim swifts fly at 200 mph and whales live up to 500 years.
Dodgers land most All Stars with three starters for the July 10 game in Detroit. Stan Musial leads voting with 1,428,383 ballots. Phillies, White Sox, Tigers and Red Sox each get two representatives.
Atlanta manager Dixie Walker was suspended indefinitely by Southern Association president Charlie Hurth after he forfeited the second game of a double header with Mobile. The incident followed catcher Leroy Jarvis being called for interfering at home plate in the eighth inning. Hurth noted an investigation and the right to appeal after a 10 day suspension, with All-Star plans in Little Rock.
The article notes the game of backgammon was played during the Tenth Century, highlighting its early origins and historical context within medieval societies.
Dick Starr pitched a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox ending the St. Louis Browns nine game losing streak. Starr allowed seven hits through seven scoreless innings before yielding three runs in the eighth. Joe Dobson took the loss for Chicago, a team that briefly held first in the American League as Boston defeated New York 3-1.
Decatur Tigers host Athens Cardinals today at Legion Field with a 3 00 kickoff. A section will be reserved for white fans. Buses depart McCarthy Street Shady Lane and East End park at 2 30. Manager Jackson says proceeds go to a band benefit.
A historic claim credits China with building the longest canal in the world many centuries ago, noting its vast scope and enduring state-building significance.
The fourth annual Decatur Country Club championship begins today after qualifying. Al Jones was low medalist with 72 and A C Bailey 73 while defending champ Cecil Chandler is in Korea. Play continues through July Fourth with prizes for top finishers in each flight.
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell says he is not worried about the legality of the option clause in contracts. The clause faces a Kanawha County court test in Charleston West Virginia. The Rams contend tackle Dick Huffman can leave for Winnipeg under the option.
During World War II British lifeboats relied on canned and preserved foods for safety at sea. Raw peanuts formed part of the improvised emergency rations carried by sailors and rescuers when ships issued distress provisions.
Decatur women golfers defeated Huntsville Jasper and Tuscumbia teams in a 24 entry event at Decatur Country Club. Winning foursome: Mrs. Mary Rogers Mrs. Ruth Carter Mrs. C D Cottingham Mrs. Lil Holmes of Huntsville. Second winning foursome included Gean Spencer Huntsville Lee Karachan Tuscumbia Mrs. George Jones and Miss Jackie Johnson of Decatur.
The Pepsi Cola game against Eva was rained out Friday night and Saturday afternoon but is on for today at White Way Field at 2 30. Acting manager Sterling Muzzy has not chosen starting pitchers yet for the tilt.
Rain Saturday afternoon halted the Decatur Indians game against Ft. Campbell Kentucky base ball. The Indians next ball game will be with U. S. Pipe in a day night doubleheader the Fourth of July, Wednesday.
Colorado leads the United States in livestock and hay production. The state dominates a key agricultural sector with cattle sheep horses and large hay yields contributing to regional economic strength.
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