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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1950
Page
9
New York overwhelms Detroit 10-4 to trim the Tigers edge to half a game. Tommy Byrne earns his 11th win as Hal Newhouser struggles early. DiMaggio, Berra, and Brown contribute key hits while Kell homers for Detroit.
Maury McDermott pitched a complete game giving up eight hits and seven walks as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Browns 11 to 2. Bobby Doerr belted his 14th homer and 100th hit of the season. The Sox totaled 14 hits, scoring five in the first three innings against Dick Starr and Jack Bruner before adding two more against Duane Pillette.
In the doubleheader, the Phillies won the first game 2 to 0 behind Robin Roberts strong pitching. The Reds tied the day with a 6 to 1 win in the finale as Howard Fox scattered seven hits and preserved a shutout until the ninth.
Big Jim Hearn pitched a brilliant five hit 7-0 victory for the New York Giants over the Chicago Cubs. Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals for $10,000, Hearn struck out eight and walked one in his second win for New York. His first outing had beaten Cincinnati.
The Brooklyn Dodgers roared to a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a chaotic afternoon. A seven run third inning featured six walks issued by Pierro Walsh and Law, with Duke Snider Jackie Robinson and Carl Furillo driving in runs.
Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Athletics 6 to 1 as Dave Philley belted his tenth homer of the season and Phil Masi added a fifth, driving in three runs in a five run fifth inning. Billy Pierce pitched four hit ball for Chicago.
The Boston Braves defeated four St Louis Cardinal pitchers 8 to 5 to knock the Red Birds from first in the National League standings. Sid Gordon homered and Walker Cooper hit a double and triple in the late afternoon contest of a day night doubleheader.
The Phillies rely on Casimir Konstanty to anchor the bullpen as he aims to set a major league record for most games pitched. His relief work keeps Philadelphia atop the standings and cements his status as a key factor in the team’s pennant chase.
Coach Mal Morgan selects five guards for the Southern All-Star squad to face North Alabama high schools in Denny Stadium on August 18. The list includes James Emmons Atmore Neil Galloway West End Birmingham Jesse Holloway Tallassee Perry Lowery University of Mobile and Bill Kilpatrick Bessemer High with Emmons and Galloway holding prior All-State recognition.
Everett N. Case NC State basketball coach joins Oklahoma and Alabama staff for the 18th annual University of Alabama free coaching school August 14 to 18. Case, a dominant figure in Southern basketball, has posted 108 wins and 22 losses at NC State and guided Indiana high school programs to multiple championships.
Stan Musial topped the National League in three-base hits four times, a feat matched by few. The record for most three-base hits is five, held by Sam Crawford.
The All-Star Football Game in Alabama expands yearly. Organized by the Alabama High School Coaches Association and the Alabama High School Athletic Association with support from the University of Alabama, the event promotes high school and college football, coaching education, sportsmanship, and athletic welfare, with proceeds funding Alabama high school athletics. The third annual game is set for Friday night August 18 at the University.
Auburn announces general public sale of 1950 football tickets after alumni sale ends. Prices range from 2.50 to 4.20 for 10 games with various limits. Five games are in Alabama cities Montgomery Birmingham and Auburn plus five out of state. Order tips include 25 cents for handling and mail.
A meeting of the seven remaining Southeastern League clubs in Montgomery will decide the future of the homeless Anniston Rams. Decatur businessmen have offered to take over the franchise for the rest of the season, with potential play at a Class C 1500-seat field in Decatur if approved.
A tradition note records that no peer enters Britain's House of Lords wearing gloves in the king's presence. The article underscores strict etiquette observed by nobility during royal audiences.
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