Athens Jaycees Plan First Amateur Stock Outboard Regatta
The Athens Jaycees announce the first Amateur Stock Outboard Boat Regatta for Sunday June 23 at Elk River mouth on Wheeler Lake with seven classes and a $100 prize per class. Entry details point to Lee Hi fishing camp 15 miles west on Highway 72. Participants must wear life jackets and be 18 or older. hydroplanes banned.
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Yankees fined stars for nightclub incident in New York
Cleveland report details New York Yankees fines of 1000 dollars for Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Billy Martin and Whitey Ford and 500 dollars for Johnny Kucks after a May 16 nightclub fracas. Trade rumors surround Bauer Martin and the team leadership tensions with Casey Stengel and George Weiss amid ongoing losses.
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Amateur stock car races set for June in area
Bill Killen serves as registration chairman for the event with entries due by June 10 to appear on the program. The first race at 1 p.m. will draw entrants from Decatur Huntsville Sheffield Tuscumbia Florence Guntersville Athens and other towns. Admission is $1 with free admission for children under 12. Parking will be ample.
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Indians Rally Past Tigers in Seven Four Victory
The Little League Indians rode strong pitching eight hits and nine Tiger errors to beat the Tigers 7 4. Dossey earned the two hit win while Sittason took the loss. In the NL the Dodgers and Braves were tied 8 8 at six innings with completion set for tomorrow at Wingfoot Field.
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Two Babe Ruth League Games Set Tonight at West Town Field
Tonight at West Town Field the Babe Ruth League features two matches the Athletics versus White Sox at 5 30 p m and the Pirates facing the Orioles at 7 30 p m A manager meeting precedes to discuss a proposed scheduling change following close finishes including Orioles 19 Redlegs 18 and Athletics 20 Cardinals 6 and efforts to reduce night games.
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IBC President Faces Federal Action Over Monopoly Case
New York judge Sylvester J. Ryan found the International Boxing Club guilty of monopoly charges and planned a final decree for June 24. He suggested dissolving the IBC branches in New York and Illinois and restricting James Norris and Arthur Wirtz in boxing promotions.
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Dickens Powers Chicks Over Nashville Vols 9-2 in Pivotal Win
Gip Dickens provided power with a first inning two run homer and a late roundtripper as Bill Henry earned his sixth win against one loss. The win keeps the Chickasaws 22 games ahead of the Vols in the Southern Association standings after a 9-2 victory against Memphis.
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Dodgers Giants Move Westward Rumor Claimed
Brooklyn Dodgers president Walter OMalley and New York Giants head Horace Stoneham were due to meet Mayor Wagner at City Hall to address rumors of a westward relocation. The mayor sought clear answers and distance from any financial entanglement.
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Blue Gray Tennis Opens With Big Entry List
The ninth annual Blue-Gray tennis tournament opens today in Montgomery with about 55 men and 20 women entered. Seeded in men's play are Bill Quillan of Seattle and Ft. Rucker, Ala as No. 1, Jose Aguero Brazilian Davis Cup player and national collegiate champ last year as No. 2, Barry McKay of Dayton Ohio a top contender as No. 3, and Johann Kupferburger of South Africa and the University of Miami as No. 4. Women include Jean Clarke of Birmingham a three time winner and Mrs Raymonde Jones of Ft. Rucker a former French national champion.
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Demaret Attacks USGA Practices Over Open Qualifying
Jimmy Demaret denounces USGA methods calling them ridiculous as he warns of a possible players boycott of the National Open. He notes Sam Snead and other stars faced tough 36 hole qualifiers at Knollwood and Metropolis clubs while Demaret and others contested exemption changes.
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Baseball Schedule and Results Preview
The American League shows no games today with a list of Monday matchups across the league. The Pacific Coast League also notes no results for Monday with a brief mention of scheduled games.
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Hartselle Grabs Softball Lead
The Hartselle Civics edged the Kiwanis Club of Decatur 8 to 6 in ten innings to seize the lead in the Civic Softball League. J. P. Cain and James Stephenson homered for Hartselle, with L. E. Shaneyfelt earning the win and Frank Troup the loss. In the nightcap, the Jaycees of Decatur defeated Rotary 17 to 14 as Tom Hurst went four for four with three doubles and a single. Charlie Thornton took the win over Ruffner.
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County league to stage twilight doubleheader at Legion Field
Four teams plan a Thursday twilight doubleheader at Legion Field with Antioch vs Caddo at 6 p.m. and Tanner vs Redbirds under the lights. Admission is 25 and 50 cents, concession stand will be open. Saturday results include Slipup 6 8 Flint, Caddo beating Antioch, and Redbirds losing 5 4 in 10 innings to Tanner.
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White Sox and Pace Texaco Pace Girls Win Softball
Pace Texaco Service Station defeated Mutual 11-7 after a 7-1 rally in the fourth inning. White Sox beat Russell's Minnow Pool 15-5 as they broke a 5-5 tie with seven runs in the sixth.
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Baseball line scores and results across leagues
National League Brooklyn tops Philadelphia 4 3 with homers by Hodges Cimoli and New York and Campanella. Pittsburgh beats New York 6 5 behind Gomez Margoneri and Grissom. Southern Association Nashville dims Memphis 9 3. Chattanooga eludes Little Rock 12 6. Birmingham blanks Mobile 4 0 in extra innings.
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Promoter Secures Date and Rights for Patterson Title Bout
New York promoter Emil Lence announces a $175000 deal for radio TV rights and a definite date for Floyd Patterson’s first heavyweight title defense at the Polo Grounds. The event is set for Monday in July.
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Two City League Softball Doubleheaders Tonight and Friday
City League doubleheaders feature Merchants vs Moulton at 7 30 and Chem strand against Pat s Freezette at 8 30 at Delano Park tonight The Merchants meet Pat s Friday at 7 30 with Moulton facing Wolverine at 8 30 Friday night.
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Podres Dominates Phillies in 4-0 Dodgers Victory
Johnny Podres pitched a three hitter and earned his fifth win as the Dodgers snapped a four game skid with a 4-0 win over Philadelphia. Hodges homered and Cimoli added a sixth as Brooklyn moved into a third place tie with Milwaukee. Pirates edged the Giants 6-5 in the majors.
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