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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1958

Page

6

Giants Rally In Ninth For Narrow Victory

The Giants won in the ninth inning after a bases loaded hit by pitch in the last of the frame. Larry Jackson took the loss as Philadelphia extended a seven game win streak by beating Cincinnati 7 1 in the opener of a doubleheader.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Giants Cardinal Larry Jackson Jimmy Davenport Jackson Davenport Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Redlegs Braves Dick Crott Don Elston Los Angeles Jay Bon Pirates Wes Covington Milwaukee Ort Raydon Cubs Drott Jim Gilliam Gus Bell Ray Semproch Phils Ivan Ike

Crax Win Twice Keep Heat On Barons In pennant race

The Crackers swept a doubleheader from Birmingham 6 1 and 4 1 to strengthen their grip on the Southern Assa pennant. Paul Cave Jim Umbricht and Ken MacKenzie pitched well as Atlanta moved within reach of hosting the All-Star game. Chattanooga’s Vern Morgan led his club with five hits and five runs in a dramatic day as Mobile fell further from first.

Atlanta Crackers Chattanooga Birmingham Paul Cave Jim Umbricht Ken MacKenzie Barons Mobile Little Rock Bears New Orleans Joe Grzendalt Sammy Meeks McClark Grzenda Chuck €Ottier Meeks Cave Umbricht MacKenzie Cottier Jim Raugh Jim Raugh His First Loss. the Big Baron Vern Morgan Husky Nashville Bob Allison John Schaive Morgan Spicer Vern Grace Jack Waters al Scott Howie Rodemeyer

Baseball Standings and Scores From National League and American League

National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 40 wins, 33 losses, and .548, followed by San Francisco 41-36, Philadelphia 36-35, Chicago 39-39, Cincinnati 36-37, Pittsburgh 36-41, Los Angeles 33-42. Sunday results include Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 0 and Chicago 6 Los Angeles 2 among others. American League lists New York 48-25, Kansas City 38-37, Boston 38-37, Cleveland 37-40, Chicago 36-39, Baltimore 35-40, Washington 31-45, with notable scores: Boston 10 New York 4, Cleveland 8 Kansas City 5, Detroit 2 Chicago 1, Washington 4 Baltimore 3. Southern Association standings show Atlanta 65-? and Mobile 43-? with schedule details for Monday and Saturday results.

W. L. Pet Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Los Angeles St. Louis New York Kansas City Boston Cleveland Baltimore Washington Detroit Southern Association Atlanta Mobile Les Birmingham Nashville Little Rock Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans SchebuLe Birmingham Birmingham T New Items

Athletics Triumph Over Cardinals 12–6 in Pony League

In West Town Park Saturday night youth baseball games saw the Athletics defeat the Cardinals 12 to 6 in the Pony League junior division, followed by the Pirates beating the Orioles 5 to 4.

Atheletics Cardinals Pirates Orioles West Town Park

Wall Wins Rubber City Open In Sudden Death Playoff

Art Wall Jr., 34, edged Don Finsterwald in a sudden death playoff at Firestone Country Club to capture the Rubber City Open. The final scores were 269, 15 under par, with Wall earning $2,800 after a clutch birdie on the second extra hole. Finsterwald tied Wall with three late birdies, including a 40-foot put on the final hole.

Akron, Ohio Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Wall Firestone Country Club Mike Souchak Jack Fleck Don Mike Jack Finsterwald

Carter Hopes to Top Valdes in Spokane Heavyweight Bout

Harold Carter, ranked No. 5 by the NBA and No. 9 by Ring, seeks a path toward Floyd Patterson by facing Cuban Nino Valdes in a 10 round bout at Spokane Coliseum. Valdes, 33, has won three straight since a February loss to Alex Miteff. The fight airs on ABC television.

Associated Press Harold Carter Floyd Patterson Nino Valdes Spokane Wash Carter Willie Besman National Boxing Association Ring Valdes Alex Miteff Havana Wayne Bethea Mike DeJohn Johnny Summerlin ABC

Sink Or Swim Philosophy Works On Jay

Milwaukee pitcher Joey Jay delivered a 2-0 four-hitter shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates to halt the NL leaders five-game slide. The 22-year-old right-hander, who signed with Milwaukee five years ago for 40 000, improved to two victories in five decisions and posted a 1.05 ERA over five starts.

Red Sox New York Yankees Boston Yankees Kansas City A's Cleveland Detroit Chicago Washington Baltimore Delock Mickey Mantle Ike Kiely Ted Williams Jackie Jensen Don Larsen Williams Jensen RBI Jackie Jim Bunning Tigers White Sox Dick Donovan Gary Bell Ned Garver Indians Dick Hyde Orioles Russ Kemmerer Milwaukee Joey Jay Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Jay Cards Stan Mu Sial del Crandall Del Musial

Pine forests suffer from green striped worm outbreaks

In North Carolina and Virginia a green striped worm defoliates pines by eating needles. The trees are harmed only in appearance, becoming bare without foliage.

North Carolina Virginia

Navigation by memory disproved by duck migration study

Dr. Frank Bellrose grands the Illinois Natural History Survey tests blue winged teals, showing fledglings follow adult routes to wintering sites, contradicting memory navigation. The article notes fish touch senses outpace scent and taste, while blackberries ripen as a public fishing road remains secured by TVA and Wheeler Refuge. A new martin apartment on Lee Street donated by Hicks Chevrolet and Robinson Furniture Co. eases housing for purple martins. Ten million Russians study English per Dr. Leon Twarog after tours of colleges.

Frank Bellrose Illinois Natural History Survey United States Canada Cuba West Indies Mexico Central America South American U. S Bellrose Martin Lee Street Hicks Chevrolet Company 1St Ave Johnston Street Robinson Furniture Co

Railways in India Use One Third of Coal Produced

Railways in India consume about one third of the country’s coal. Many rail lines are now being electrified to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

India

Peter the Greek name for a rock.

Peter is the Greek given name meaning a rock or stone in the language. The term denotes a hard, enduring quality linked to the ancient name.

Peter

Washington May Be Next To Lose Team

Washington Senators loom as potential movers amid attendance woes and board pressure. Calvin Griffith plans to gauge AL owners at the All Star period on relocating from the capital to possible new homes such as Minneapolis Houston Dallas or Toronto as内部 tensions over greener opportunities persist.

Baltimore Washington Senators Calvin Griffith Senators Washington Griffith Minneapolis Houston Dallas Toronto St. Louis Philadelphia Kansas City National League Dodgers Giants New York California

Iowa Name Derived From Sioux Indian Tribe

The word Iowa is said to originate from a Sioux group name used by early inhabitants. The attribution links the state’s name to Native American heritage in regional lore.

Iowa

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