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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1955
Page
8
The piece notes many American cities run youth baseball leagues for ages 8 to 12 and 12 to 15, with Decatur considering a similar venture. It argues such programs include all interested youths, can reduce delinquency, and offer wholesome activity, healthful recreation, and enjoyment.
The article notes current age-group leagues are beneficial but limited by few officials sponsors and brief tryouts. Coaches scarce and uneven talent distribution lead to some teams dominated while others get limited playing time. Officials plan a new league to address these issues.
Decatur plans a broader Little League for ages eight to twelve with thorough tryouts and balanced teams. A Board of Directors will oversee schedules and rules, adopting National Little League standards and a point system to prevent overbalanced teams as they plan for years ahead.
Officials stress that success hinges on broad cooperation from all involved groups. The plan would affiliate with the national body and allow local leagues to enter intertown tournaments against Little League teams from other towns. Opponents cite wasted effort and lack of parental or youth interest.
The piece argues Little League baseball has long been a successful community program in many cities. It emphasizes proper supervision and local interest, noting opponents may fear professional competition but endorses organizing youth baseball for the long term benefits.
Grady Hatton delivered an eighth inning RBI single ending a pitching duel to lift the Boston Red Sox over the Orioles 5-4. Ellis Kinder earned the win, matching Jim Wilson in a tense relief duel as Sammy White sparked the rally with a leadoff triple.
The St. Louis Cardinals will hold a tryout camp for players aged 17 to 23 in Columbia Tennessee at Monsanto Base ball Park on July 14 15 and 16. Scouts Buddy Lewis and Jack Sturdy will start workouts at 10 a.m. daily. Participants need only bring a glove shoes and a uniform if available. equipment provided. Camp expenses will be refunded to any boy signed to a contract with any Cards organization.
In Ullswater England Donald Campbell flew Bluebird to 145 miles an hour in a warmup for a future record attempt. The boat sped after alterations intended to reduce water intake, surpassing a previous fastest trial of 140 mph as plans for a Seattle record race remain undated.
Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward died in his sleep at his Lake Shore Drive apartment from a heart seizure. He originated the All-Star baseball and football games and was described as promotional genius. He is survived by his wife Helen and son Thomas, who works for United States Steel Corp.
Nashville’s Charlie Williams lifts to a tied batting lead with Ed White of Memphis after a nine game hitting streak and 19 hits in 41 trips. White hits tie at .369 after a week ending July 6. Williams leads base hits with 121. Chisley climbs to .351. Downs and Skinner also near top. Hazle leads homers and RBIs. Aparicio, Wright and Kravitz pace other categories. Wingo and Wall top innings and complete games in the league.
Bob Turley limits Washington to two hits over six innings and defends a 4-0 lead built by Yogi Berra who hit his 15th homer a triple and a double while Mickey Mantle adds four singles and a double in a perfect day. Mantle and Berra driven runs in first inning.
Robe11erts pitched three hits allowed all in the second inning as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 1. He improved to 13–7, homered, and Del Ennis plus Andy Seminick also went deep while Del Ennis collected a triple, double and single in a 11-hit Phils attack.
The man suffered several heart attacks in five years. Dr William Rothman pronounced him dead around 8 30 a m after firefighters and squad from the fire department were summoned by the son and worked over him for about 30 minutes.
Tuesday night at the Coliseum features a return grudge match between Wild Mexican Carlos Rodriguez and Herb Welch after last week's near call. Promoter Alex Gulas notes a brawl involving referee Jimmy Dykes led to the rematch with no time limit and no disqualification. Semi final has Lucky Gilpin versus masked Red Devil. DAW sponsorship. show starts 8:30.
Dave Bazzell, veteran slugger, seized the City League hitting lead with seven hits in seven tries for a .628 average and 22 total hits tops the circuit. He also shines on defense infield and outfield. Buey Long added his sixth home run to lead the league.
In Detroit Frank Lary held the A s scoreless seven innings before a two run eighth inning. Jim Finigan delivered the go ahead single to plate Art Ditmar who earned his fifth win. The Tigers led 1 0 on Jim Delsing s ninth inning homer but the A s answered with Elmer Vale s double and Vic Power s triple before Finigan s late hit.
Milwaukee Braves beat the Cincinnati Redlegs 5-2 to win a third straight in the five game home stand. Joe Adcock and Johnny Logan homered, Ray Crone limited Cincinnati to six hits, and a three run seventh broke the game open after Smoky Burg error. Logan started the rally with a single and Mathews bunt put runners at second and third.
Brooksville lost a tight 1-0 game to Antioch as J Wiley pitched for Antioch and K Long scored the winning run. Brooksville was outhit 7-4 with John Thompson collecting three of Brooksville’s four hits. An all day picnic follows at Brooksville with multiple games on Legion Field. Delaware Oaks note briefly mentioned.
The article details Lary's latest fight where he drops to ten losses against seven wins in a tough contest. He remains a key competitor amid the ongoing season.
Sgt Dan Weatherly father is Decatur City Police Capt J T Weatherly appointed coach to the German All Stars in Barcelona Spain as Germany enters the European baseball series The top team advances to the Amateur World Series in Milwaukee Weatherly is Northern Area Command athletic NCO stationed in Frankfurt He is a former Decatur High football star and has led athletic programs with high commendations
National League hitters face American League pitchers Tuesday as Milwaukee stages the 1955 All Star Game at County Stadium with a capacity boost to about 45 000. Al Lopez leads the AL while Eddie Mathews anchors the NL for Milwaukee in the largest Braves presence yet. The event kicks off the All Star Festival with a national telecast and a downtown parade ahead of a rumor of rain yet officials expect comfortable weather.
Big Jim Hearn powered the New York Giants to a convincing win by slugging two home runs and driving in four, while also yielding solid pitching. Al Dark backed the effort with a first inning triple and a sequence that sparked a five run fifth, helping the Giants reach and extend their .500 mark while dodging a repeat of a late lead loss.
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