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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1950

Page

6

Legion Splits Twin Bill With Brasher In Independence Day Showcase

Decatur beat Brasher 4-3 in 12 innings as Caudill delivered a game winning single after Lewis Clark opened the frame with a hit and Charley Jones followed. Brasher took the nightcap 8-5 in 10 innings as William Thomas Vinson and Bibb scored in the 10th to pull away. Sparkman homered for Decatur in the first game, and Clark, Todd and Freeman contributed key runs in both contests at Legion Field.

Adill Lewis Clark Decatur Brasher Birmingham Legion Field de Presnell Key Clark Charley Jones Sonny Todd Bill Freeman Chick Sparkman Caudill Sparkman Freeman William Cochran Thomas Jonses Todd Vinson Bibb Brandson Red Caudill Ray Stockton Ed Brazelton Charlie Goodin Legion Stripland Presnell McConkey George E—Freeman RBI R. Caudill S—Todd Jones Coffman Burleson Goodin E Brasher E— Sparkman Lindsay Brandon J. Caudill S—Cochran So—Goodin Stri Bb—Goodin Williams Strip Nea Ee x-Bibb Ib Aenemneneineneres BEL Cmiondeeees Thomas Ereneweeweenes Vinson Teenewene Lindsay Abdrhoa Clay Sali Ocak Brazelton Wees Cochran Adainen Brewer Sinwoe Sane C J. Caudill Hudson i Athletics Boston New York Giants Dodgers Detroit Chicago White Sox Yankees Washington Tigers St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Ken Wood Browns Andy Seminick Phillies Sid Gordon Braves Gordon Erv Palica Bill Wight White Sox Johnny Groth Johnny Mize Joe DiMaggio Hank Bauer Vic Raschi Joe Page

Softball Tonight Schedule Highlights

Tonight features Wolverine against National Guard in a key matchup. East End faces E and W in a doubleheader style schedule with local teams vying for early season momentum.

Wolverine National Guard East End

Piney Woods title goes to veteran Jimmy Lee over rookie

Jimmy Lee of Tallahassee defeated Don Bisplinghoff, 5 4, to win the 32nd Piney Woods Golf Tourney at Glen Arven. Bisplinghoff, 15, from Orlando, led Lee at times but erratic greens cost him. Lee, first Piney Woods victory, extends his streak to five tourney wins this year.

Thomasville Piney Woods Jimmy Lee Tallahassee Lee Don Bisplinghoff Orlando Glen Arven Bisplinghoff

Phillies Tigers May Be In The World Series

The Phillies and Tigers appear top contenders for the 1950 World Series as standings shift. Detroit leads the American League, while St. Louis tops Philadelphia in the National League with several key games cited and multiple grand slams noted.

Phils Tigers Phillies Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Cardinals New York Cleveland Boston St. Louis Brooklyn

Tomorrow's Schedule for the American League

The schedule lists two games at 1:30 p.m. Philadelphia at New York and 1:00 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland with only those games listed for tomorrow.

Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland

Baseball schedule lines from national league games

National League matchups listed with times for Boston at Brooklyn New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Chicago and Cincinnati at St Louis highlighting evening and afternoon starts. The telecast or newspaper listing provides game times for several teams across the league.

New York Polo Grounds New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis

Chicagoan tops Snead in Motor City golf tournament

Dapper Chicagoan nosed out Sammy Snead by one stroke after a final nine-hole surge to post 274 in the 72-hole event. Snead, the top money winner, blew a three-stroke lead, missing a four-foot birdie putt on 18 after a tense day. Ferrier of San Francisco finished third with 276 for $1,400.

Motor City Sammy Snead Snead Mangrum Sneadrum Sam Jim Ferrier San Francisco

Chandler New Country Club Golf Champion

Cecil Chandler won the Men’s Gold tournament at Decatur Country Club defeating defending champ John Babis on Tuesday. Dozier earned low medal. multiple flight champions and consolations listed, including Britnell Powers Dodd and Yaney across seven flights.

John Babis Cecil Chandle Decatur Country Club Chandler Babis Cecil Chandler Dozier Buck Livingston John Smith Britnell John Powers Bill Green Emmett McClary Dan Gilchrist Douglas Dodd Joe Duncan Russell Humphrey Frank Yaney John Eyster E. W. McLeod A. J. Coleman Agnew Tom White Jimmy Wiley

First Western Irrigation Project Completed in 1906

The first Western irrigation project built by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation reached completion in 1906 marking a milestone in federal water management.

U. S. Bureau of Reclamation

Dodgers Dominate NL All Stars With Eight Man Staff

The Brooklyn Dodgers seize eight All-Star spots under manager Burt Shotton with Don Newcombe and Preacher Roe in the pitching staff. Widespread fan voting names Stan Musial at first base and Jackie Robinson at second. Key picks include Hank Sauer at outfield and Willie Jones at third as rosters form for the Chicago game.

Jack Hand NEW York Brooklyn Dodgers Burt Shotton Shotton Don Newcombe Preacher Roe Chicago City Park Nationals Larry Jansen New York Giants Philadephi Stan Musial St. Louis Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Marty Marion Jones Dodgers Gil Hodges Pee Wee Reese

Sports schedule brief shows night games across leagues

The listing details night matchups: St. Louis at Detroit, Chicago at Cleveland, Philadelphia at New York, Washington at Boston, Pittsburgh at ?, Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at St. Louis, and Southern Association games Chattanooga at Little Rock and Nashville at Memphis.

Southern Association Atlanta Ous Teene Birmingham Memphis Nearei Nashville New Breeene Seeees Mobiseeeeeee Chattanooga Little Roc Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Washington Onsen Ae Chica Associated Press St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Little Rock Memphis

Smoky Park Trees Span 131 Varieties In National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts 131 native tree varieties across North Carolina and Tennessee. The list contrasts with baseball notes citing Enos Slaughter Ralph Kiner Hank Sauer among players, and Walker Cooper as an eighth time named catcher.

Red Schiendienst St. Louis Eddie Stanky New York Enos Slaughter Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Hank Sauer Chicago Shotton Snider Brooklyn Johnny Wyrostek Cincinnati Dick Sisler Phils Andy Pafko Cubs Roy Campanella Boston Walker Cooper Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina Tennessee

USGS Says Only Two States Adequately Mapped

The U S Geological Survey notes that only Massachusetts and Rhode Island meet adequacy standards for mapping, highlighting gaps in coverage and quality across other states.

U. S. Geological Survey Massachusetts Rhode Island

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