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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1952

Page

5

Second Night Looms For Tennessee Valley Horse Show

A large crowd is expected for the second night of the 21st Annual Tennessee Valley Horseshow at Legion Field Decatur. Last night Golden Arrow of Oaklawn Farms Huntsville won the five gaited stallion open stake with Max Luther riding, followed by King Tornado and WhiteWay's Rex. Judges tonight include Eli Long Jr Germantown and Orman H. Gilmore Wartrace with ring master H R Moose Sherrow and announcer Marvin Moore. Ribbon girls Sam Jane Wyatt Mary Kretz Bess Cowan Bobby Mooney Betty Jo Wear take duties tonight as exhibitors tour Decatur and dine at Woodalls. First prize amateur ponies Rambling Peacock Gene Cummings Huntsville. second Marys Little Man Bobby Darnell Huntsville. amateur walking Power Glide Davis Brothers Chevrolet Summerville Ga. Continental second.

Legion Field Golden Arrow Oaklawn Farms Huntsville Max Luther King Tornado W. S. Hewett Albertville Nanette Peppiatt WhiteWay Rex Whiteway Stables Buddy Winton Decatur Eli Long Jr Germantown Tenn Orman H. Gilmore Wartrace H.R. “Moose” Sherrow Marvin Moore Ray Ashwander Leon Cole Nashville Sara Jane Wyatt Mary Kretz Bess Cowan Bobby Mooney Betty Jo Wear Sally Bryant Elaine Reed Sara Ruth ‘Aday Ann Sivley Beverly Nebrig Chamber of Commerce Woodalls Rambling Peacock Gene Cummings Mary's Little Man Bobby Darnell Show Boy Lida Elliott Carolyn Cummings Bitsie Thomas Birdie Bell Bessemer Power Glide Davis Brothers Chevrolet Company Summerville Bonnie L. Davis Continental W. L. Sanderson G. H. Barron Lewisburg Tom Johnson Athens Johnson N. J. Sibley Gold Arrow Bryant Stables Marie Ann Hopkins Lynn Odell Weivart Anniston George Witt Joe Rains Birmingham Howard Nix Sun All American Tuscaloosa Zollie Derryberry Wild Society Man Ralph Maddox Attalla Nobles Dream Jimmy Martin Ann Kaye Frances Cursey Selma Archie Reeves Claudia Reeves Martha Ann Barrack White Way Stables Martha Faye Winton King Bee Donamac Stables McMinnville, Tenn Douglas Stubberfield Davis Brothers Chevrolet Co Calhoun, Ga Go Boy Banner Rainbow Stables Gadsden Hershel Talley Lickley Highland Sir Brittain Sam G. Swain John Thompson Barry Anderson Mr. Swain Big John Dixie Queen

Mobile Faces Crucial Test In Southern Horse Show

The Southern Association Gulf coast series continues with Mobile and New Orleans in a four day set. Alabama horse Martha Ann Barrack’s Prima Dona and others vie for top walking stallion and three gaited pony honors as spectators witness lively judging and crowd banter.

Associated Press Southern Association Gulf Coast Mobile New Orleans Waterloo

Pensacola and Florence to contest Region 7 final

Marietta Georgia Pensacola Florida and Florence Alabama meet in the Region 7 District A Pony League playoff final at Larry Bell ball park. Game starts at 9 pm after Pensacola beat Augusta 9-1 in the semi final and Florence defeated Bremen 5-4.

Marietta Pensacola Fla Florence Ala Larry Bell Ball Park Augusta Bremen

SEC Considers Kentucky Rule Violation Charge

The Southeastern Conference prepares to evaluate charges that the University of Kentucky violated league rules in its athletic program. The six man executive committee meets at the Redmont Hotel to review Commissioner Bernie Moore’s report amid a broader basketball scandal context.

Birmingham University of Kentucky Redmont Bernie Moore Kentucky H. L. Donovan Moore John M. Gallalee New York Saul Streit Adolph Rupp Lexington

Besselink Advances To Second Round Of Sioux City Open

Al Besselink, a rookie on the PGA circuit, moved into the second round of the $15,000 Sioux City Open with a two stroke lead after shooting a 65 at Elmwood Course. The Escondido, California native plays for a Chicago company.

Besselink Sioux City al Besselink

University Leaders Gather for May Conference

The executive committee includes Chairman Gallalee of Alabama, Dr. J Hillis Miller of Florida as conference vice president, Dr. N W Dougherty of Tennessee as secretary treasurer, Dr. Fred T Mitchell of Mississippi State, and Dr. O C Aderhold of Georgia as members.

Gallalee Alabama J. Hillis, Miller Florida N. W. Dougherty Tennessee Fred T.mitchell Mississippi State O. C.aderhold Georgia

Indians Edge Travelers In Eleventh Inning 2-1

Ross Graham and the Indians outlasted the Travelers 2-1 in Russellville as Marvin Breeding and Gene Ratliff delivered key hits in the eleventh after Russellville tied it in the ninth. Ratliff and Freeman each had three singles while J Corner pitched all eleven for Russellville. The Indians visit Florence Saturday to face the Rai at Fair Park.

Ross Graham Russellville Travelers Marvin Breeding Gene Ratliff Indians Bill Terry Graham Ross

Pro golfer Al cards 65 as leaders hold early pace

Ed moved west and fired 65 to grab a share of the lead in a 72 hole test. Doug Ford of Harrison New York and Iverson Margin of Maplewood New Jersey shot 67s to trail close behind as the field begins to take shape.

Doug Ford Harrison, N. Y Iverson Margin Maplewood N. J

West Virginia Unveils Baseball Field Like Big League Stadium

West Virginia University opens a new baseball field modeled on major league design with seating for 1,700 fans and potential plans to expand to 4,000 seats in the future.

West Virginia University

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