Bragan Blasts Pirates Star Dale Long
Pittsburgh manager Bobby Bragan criticizes star first baseman Dale Long for trying to imitate Babe Ruth as the Pirates slump from first to fifth in the National League. Long batted around .280 for most of the season but has 2 hits in his last 53 at bats and none in 17 at bats recently.
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Little League Batting and Extra Base Leaders Updated
Official scorer H. H. Custer releases National League batting averages through July 4 with American League data due Monday. NL extra base leaders include McDonal Nelson and J Smith with three homers each. Doubles leader Donaldson with Dodgers at three. Smith and Harpe Braves at two. Umpires and scorekeepers needed. contact H. H. Custer at 4473.
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Tigers and Giants win in Little League
In Friday Little League action the Tigers beat the Yankees 9 to 4 over six hits, with Johnson winning and Graham losing. The Tigers’ Parks had a triple as Terry homered for New York. The Giants edged the Dodgers 5 to 4 as Murphy pitched, McDonald hit a homer, and Sims tripled for the Dodgers.
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Alabama All-Star Football Coaches Named for Aug 9 Game
Kenny Morgan of Woodlawn leads the North and Doug Moseley of Lanier directs the South in the Alabama all-star clash set for Aug 9 at Denny Stadium. Morgan assists include John Cox and Herman Scott. Moseley’s staff lists Ivan Jones and Pearino Gaither among others. Morgan has coached Woodlawn 11 years and last season went 10-0 to win the Class AAA title. Moseley’s Lanier team went 9-0-1 last year.
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Alabama Pines and Bears in the Tennessee Valley
Alabama hosts eight pine species with loblolly and shortleaf common across most counties while other pines populate the north and south. The Bankhead Bear roaming Colbert County prompts a note on black bears, safety, and conservation law. Wheeler Refuge marks its 158 mile boundary as signs and paint mark the limit. Conservation officers stress evidence in fishing and hunting cases, enforcing penalties for telephoning violations.
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Robinson Aragon Title Fight Nixed by Commission
SAN FRANCISCO July 7 The state athletic commission rejected a proposed middleweight title bout between Sugar Ray Robinson and Art Aragon in Los Angeles. The unanimous decision followed an hour-long presentation by Jules Covey, attorney for the Olympic Auditorium. Covey argued Aragon had proven ability and had only one loss in 91 fights.
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Chemstrand and Wolverine Win in City Softball League
Chemstrand defeated Moulton 14 2 in Moulton and Wolverine beat the Merchants 9 3 Friday night in the City Softball League. Day pitched for Wolverine allowing eight hits as Merchants struck for 13 safeties. Ledlow had a four for four day for Wolverine while Wright went three for four for the Merchants.
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North Alabama Invitational Softball Tourney Planned
The North Alabama Invitational Softball Tournament is set for July 16 23 at Delano Park. Ray Adams and Scott McClanahan organize the event with a meeting July 16 at 7 PM in City Hall Park and Recreation room to draw teams and collect a $15 entry fee. Decatur teams and clubs from North Alabama are anticipated to compete for top honors.
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Who Tosses First Ball at All Star Game
Washington July 7 The choice of who throws the first ball at Griffith Stadium here for Tuesday's All Star game was unsettled. President Eisenhower, recuperating from abdominal surgery, cannot throw. Vice President Nixon is abroad and Chief Justice Warren plans to travel to Europe.
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