Sheffield And Huntsville Into Finals Of NAST Play
Decatur reader replies to a July 17 1955 Phil's Findings column criticizing a boatman who allowed three youths to swim near fishermen at the railroad bridge. The writer asserts the boys were well behaved from decent homes and that fishing proceeded without disturbance aside from fast boats.
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Go Here Tuesday Double Main Event Promises High Stakes Wrestling
The Coliseum hosts a two bout program led by matchmaker Alex Gulas. The Red Devil versus Lucky Gilpin carries a hair versus mask wager with a barber on hand. Polo Cordova returns to face Danny Dusek as both bouts are best two of three with 90 minute limits and a disqualification rule noted.
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Interest High For Bench Show
Interest is high for the Wheeler Lake Fox Hunters Association Bench Show and Field Trials to be held at the Coliseum. Prominent attendees include Dr. Ray Ashwahder president Miss Inez Woodall Leoma Tenn Miss Martha Earwood Arab Tenn Terry Bain Anniston Ala John Witt Gadsden Ala and other noted bench show dog handlers. The Bench Show is set for Aug 3 at 7 p.m. and Field Trials for Aug 4 54. Ladies are invited and trophies ribbons and prizes will be awarded.
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Even Weatherman Against Jaycees in Little League
The Jaycees Little League team trailed 5-1 after a hot first inning against league leaders V.F.W. Then rain stopped play and the game was likely postponed as forecasted weather dampened the contest.
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Ennis Hits Trio Of Homers To Stun Cardinals 7 2
Del Ennis hit three homers driving in all seven Phillies runs as Philadelphia beat St Louis 7 2 in hot conditions. Robin Roberts earned his 16th win while Richie Ashburn and Glen G precede Ennis on base. Bill Sarni homered for the Cardinals.
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Hearn Shuts Out Reds 1 Hit Giants Win 2 0
New York Giants pitcher Warren Hearn carried a near perfect game into the ninth inning before Cincinnati’s Chuck Harmon broke through for a single. Harmon’s hit spoiled the no hit bid as the Giants won 2 0 behind Hearn’s 8 1 3 innings of dominant ball with sharp defense backing him.
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Blowup Can't Stop Red Sox Late Rally Over White Sox
Boston erased a four run lead with a four run ninth inning against Chicago to win 9 7. Ted Williams hit a 15th homer and Sammy White added two RBIs as the Red Sox tie the series at one game each. Minnie Minoso homered twice for the White Sox and Virgil Trucks started and pitched well until the ninth. Donov an struggled after giving up the lead.
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Early stop ends game at West Decatur field
The contest began at West Decatur field but was halted in the second inning, leaving chances of a big win uncertain as weather or other issues suspended play.
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Folsom Urges No Hit Weekend Across Alabama Roads
Gov. James E. Folsom urged a no-hitter weekend on Alabama highways after reporting no weekend traffic fatalities by Saturday night. He appealed to Alabamians and visitors to strive for a perfect weekend with no injuries or property damage.
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Ex Dodger Named Manager of Atlanta Crackers
Clyde King, 31, ex-Dodger hurler, named manager of the Atlanta Crackers after George McQuinn resigned. King, a UNC product with six Dodger seasons, takes over as Crackers sit sixth, 10½ games behind Birmingham and four from third.
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Brooksville Wins Two Of Three In Daylong Baseball Tilt
Brooksville defeated Oak Grove 6 3 and Caddo 8 1 after an 4 3 morning loss to Austinville. Fred Betterton took the loss for Brooksville in the opener while Pettus earned the win for Austinville. Grady Roberts got the afternoon win over P Gray. Brooksville meets Belle Mina next with Maxie Blankenship slated to pitch.
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Camp Stewart Names Speake Special Services Officer
Captain Russell E. Speake of Decatur is appointed special services officer at Camp Stewart by Brigadier General Richard W. Mayo. A West Point graduate, he served since 1946 with postings in the Far East and Europe, including the 25th Infantry Division in Osaka and the 4th Infantry Division in Germany.
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Rotary Quashes Ardmore 8 to 3 in Little League clash
Decatur Rotary Club’s Little League beat Ardmore 8-3 in six innings. Joe T. Jones pitched seven up with 12 strikeouts, yielding only one first inning hit. Scoring rallies in the third and sixth produced the decisive runs for Rotary. A rematch is set in Decatur on July 30.
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Pirates Trim Cubs 10 To 2 In Home Win
Pittsburgh's Bob Friend allowed six hits and earned his seventh win as the Pirates hammered the Chicago Cubs for a 10 to 2 victory. The club totaled a mix of a triple, five doubles and nine singles with Dick Groat, Johnny O'Brien and Dale Long delivering key hits.
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Howard Gentle, Reynolds Cup Semi Finals in North Alabama Softball
Howard Gentle of Huntsville upset Thiokol 6 5 in the first semi final as Reynolds of Sheffield defeated Chemstrand of Decatur 5 0. Finals are next Saturday at Delano Park with a 7 30 consolation between Chemstrand and Thiokol.
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Huntsville Parksers Capture State Semi-Pro Title
In Huntsville Alabama on July 23 the Huntsville Parkers defeated the Mobile Maynor Club 7 to 1 to win the State Semi-Pro Baseball championship. W C Baker hit a 350 foot homer in the sixth inning scoring three runs as Huntsville broke open the game. The Cubs have lost 14 of 16 and the Pirates have won four of five in recent contests.
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