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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1955

Page

5

Kline Emerges For Pirates In Honey Formula Era

Pirates manager Haney praised Ron Kline as youth movement grows. Kline, from Callery Pennsylvania, held Dodgers to two hits over seven innings in relief after two innings with one hit, part of a 7-5 opener win. His season shows six wins, ten losses, with solid relief performances.

Pirates O’brien Eddie Johnny O’brien Seattle University Kline Haney Pirate Dodgers Callery Pennsylvania Kansas City Detroit Vickline Dodger Roberto Clemente Frank Thomas Gene Freese Pittsburgh Carl Furillo Brooklyn Lees Cubs Sam Jones Harry Walker Cards Associated Press Birmingham Memphis Chicks Barons New Orleans Chattanooga Lookouts Nashville Mobile Little Rock Atlanta Crackers Milt Jordan Tom Flanigan al Pilarick Curt Raydon Don Gross Ralph Birkofer Vol Gross Bears Earl Hersh Jack Parks Atlanta Jordan Bill George Crackers George Bullard

Quillian Clinches Mid-Dixie Singles Title in Spartanburg

Bill Quillian of Seattle won the 24th Mid-Dixie Tennis Tour singles title in Spartanburg defeating Sam Daniel of Columbia 46 63 64 7 5. He and partner Mike Green of Miami Beach captured the doubles crown 6 3 5 7 60 over Allen Quay and Abbeville. Quillian earned the Peyre Kennedy trophy for his singles victory.

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Dodgers and Yankees tipped for World Series, amid pennant drama

Baseball roundup chronicles Brooklyn’s slump, Gil Hodges clutch homer, Pirates’ upset over the Dodgers, and solid performances by Chicago, St Louis, New York, and Cleveland. Ted Williams and Jackie Robinson noted in ongoing pennant chase as Red Sox streak persists and Robinson remains the Dodgers veteran.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Gil Hodges Pirates Brooks Dodgers Pittsburgh Ronnie Kline Clem Labine Chicago St. Louis Floyd Wooldridge Jim King Hank Sauer Ernie Banks Dee Fondy Bobby Thomson Eddie Mathews del Crandall New York Giants Philadelphia Jack Meyer Durocher Gordon Dusty Smith Mickey Vernon Schmitz Yankee Stadium Sena Eddie Lopat Cleveland al Smith Tribe Sox Ray Narleski Bob Lemon Red Sox Baltimore Ted Williams al Kaline Kansas City Detroit Power Lou Sleater DeeeeeSee George Zaverink

Major League Leaders AP batting and pitching tallies

American League leaders include Kaline Detroit in batting with 111 hits and 61 RBIs 67 runs. Mantle New York leads in home runs with 18. Pitching top is Kenstity New York with 60 1 000 strikeouts by Score Cleveland 126. National League leader Ashburn Philadelphia hits .352 with 64 runs Snider Brooklyn 100 RBI Repulski St. Louis 20 doubles Bruton Milwaukee 8 triples Kluszewski Cincinnati 26 home runs Boyer St Louis Newcombe Brooklyn 131 929. Strikeouts Jones Chicago 110.

Associated Press Kaline Detroit York Finigan Kansas City Kenstity New York Cleveland Ashburn Philadelphia Snider Brooklyn Ruggapatid

Trabert Wins Wimbledon Singles Title in Style

Tony Trabert returns to the United States with the Wimbledon men s singles trophy and unveils a new three quarter spin serve. He defeated Kurt Nielsen in the final and impressed peers with his powerful, accurate strikes and netting potential. He plans to stay amateur until the Davis Cup Challenge Round this fall.

Wimbledon England Tony Trabert United States Trabert Denmark Kurt Nielsen Dorothy Round Dorothy Little London Sunday Express Nielsen

Crocker Wires Wind for National Open Championship

Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay captured the Women's National Open title in Wichita after a fourth round 74 finishing at 299 for a $2,000 prize. Louise Suggs and Mary Lena Faulk tied second at 303 each earning $1,125. Gusts up to 45 mph hindered play. Miss Berg shot a 71 the only sub par round. Rookie Bob Thorpe of the Cubs jumped from Class C to the majors, logging 28 wins for Stockton in the California League.

Wichita Kan Fay Crocker Miss Crocker Montevideo Uruguay Louise Suggs Sea Island Mary Lena Faulk Thomasville Mise Suggs St. Andrews Ill Miss Berg Wichita Country Club Bob Thorpe Cubs Stockton California

Health For Today Time for Picnics

Health article urges safe picnicking with sun and fresh air benefits while warning about fire safety sun exposure and water quality. It advises proper fire extinguishing hot weather risks and cautions against food contamination and flies during outdoor meals.

Hazlewood Names Dill as Town Creek Football Coach

Town Creek selects Elmer Dill to lead the football program succeeding John Griffin. Dill, a veteran coach with a long career in athletics, played college football and baseball, served in the Navy, earned PE degrees at Alabama, and has coached at Vance School and Montgomery High School.

Town Creek Elmer Dill Dill John Griffin Whenwn Creek Natural Bridge Ala Southern Railroad Nauvoo Lynn Carbon Hill Walker County High School Harry Erwin Pearl River College Poplarville Miss Anne Holden Tulane University of Alabama Vance School Tuscaloosa County Montgomery High School Phi Delta Kappa AEA Alabama Coaches Association N.ea

Tuscaloosa Challengers Face Vestavia Semifinals

In Birmingham two Tuscaloosa challengers meet Vestavia contenders in an invitation golf semifinal at the Vestavia Country Club. Medalist Jackie Cummings and partner Walter Wood face Buddy Manderson and Buddy Debardeleben in morning play.

Birmingham Tuscaloosa Vestavia Country Club Jackie Cummings Walter Wood Webster Buddy) Manderson Nelson Buddy) Debardeleben

Sanders leads Piney Woods tourney at halfway mark

Doug Sanders of Cedartown held a one stroke lead at the halfway point of the 37th Piney Woods golf tournament in Thomasville Georgia. The defending champion posted a sub par 68 and a 73 for a 141 total as the championship flight began the final 36 holes at Glen Arven Country Club.

Thomasville Doug Sanders Cedartown Piney Woods Glen Arven Country Club Sanders

Chase Begins For British Open Honors

An international field of 273 golfers including 14 Americans starts the British Open chase at St Andrews Scotland. Qualifying over the Old and New courses. The 100 low scorers advance to the championship proper over the Old Course with 50 making the final 36 holes Friday.

ST. Andrews Scotland

Edge Over Dunn and Boynton Highlight 1954 Runner-up

A one stroke edge over Bobby Dunn of Camilla and Frank Boynton, 1954 runner-up from Orlando, Fla., marked a close finish in the event.

Bobby Dunn Camilla Frank Boynton Orlando Fila

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