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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

8

Yankees Cut The Comedy As They Rally In Cleveland

The New York Yankees, aimed at the AL pennant, exploded for 13 runs over two games in Cleveland aided by four homers including two by Gil McDougald and a 16‑hit effort. Bobby Shantz won his sixth as Yanks gain ground without catcher Yogi Berra who was out with a broken nose. White Sox beat Red Sox. Reds top Phillies in 11. Cubs drop to fourth behind Brooklyn and Milwaukee.

Associated Press Cleveland New York Yankees Yankees Champs Baltimore Washington Herb Score Bob Lemon Early Wynn White Sox Yogi Berra Wynn Gil McDougald Mickey Mantle McDougald Bill Skowron Bobby Shantz Chico Carrasquel Jim Hogan Boston Red Sox Detroit Boston Kansas City Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Phils Brooklyn Vicory Chicago Cubs Milwaukee New York Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh

Turner Wins Over Bahama But Wounds Led to Hospital

In a 10 round television bout Turner edged Bahama by split decision in Miami Beach. Dr. Samuel Kaplan reported a hematoma a blood blister the size of half an apple on Turner's forehead and said a concussion risk warranted hospital observation. Turner’s manager George Katz noted severe pain from the fourth round onward and blamed a butt for the injury.

Miami Beach Fla Gil Turner Philadelphia Samuel Kaplan Miami Beach Boxing Commission Turner Bimini Bahama Islands

Tennis Lessons Open To All At Delano Park Monday

Beginners register at 8 A.M. for a two week session daily 8 to 10 A.M. Monday through Friday with a special instructor.

Delano Park Delano

Garnett and Jones Battle On In Beaumont Tennis Tourney

Florence State Teachers College's top doubles pair Garnett and Jones advance to face Lamar State College duo Pedro Bueno and Paul Wilkins after reaching the NAIA sixth annual tennis champs round. Other Florence entries exited. Vaughn and Thompson lost in doubles.

Beaumont Tex Florence State Teachers College Jerry Garnett Decatur John Jones Pedro Bueno Paul Wilkins Lamar State College Florence Bueno San Diego Cal Rafael Reyes Garnett Sonny Straw Oklahoma Baptist University Mac Bane East Texas State Jones Lamar Tech Armando Perla Sonny Thompson FSTC OBU Jay Dalton

Blue Gray tennis opens with seeded men advancing

In Montgomery the Blue Gray tournament began its second day with all top seeds winning in straight sets after rain delays. Bill Quillian of Seattle and Ft. Rucker led the field as he faced Guice Potter of Anniston, Wade Herron of Birmingham met Eddie Rubinoff of Miami, and Jean Clarke of Birmingham prepared to play Mrs. Lee Pennington of Atlanta for the women's singles and doubles slate.

Montgomery Bill Quillian Seattle Ft. Rucker Ala Montgomery Country Club Guice Potter Anniston Wade Herron Birmingham Eddie Rubinoff Miami Jean Clarke Lee Pennington Atlanta

Bahama disputes Turner bite during bout

Kaplan claimed a punch could have caused the incident while Bahama insisted he did not butt Turner at any time in the fight. The brief notes a dispute over the method of the clash and quotes both sides.

Kaplan Bahama Turner

Barons and Vols Rally in Area Baseball Showdowns

Barons break hitting slump behind Jim Stump and a 10th win from Bob Kelly as Nashville climbs within a game and a half of league leaders after a 12-2 victory over Memphis. Birmingham belts Mobile 8-2 with Larry Osborne driving in four. George Brunet shines in Little Rock’s 2-0 win over Chattanooga. Atlanta tops New Orleans 17-7 as Dick Stuart and Frank Diprima lead an 18-hit attack.

Associated Press Bob Kelly Asia Ohio Nashville Vols Vols Memphis Chicks Nashville Birmingham Barons Johnny Pesky Ray Konkoleski Charlie Bicknell Mobile Little Rock George Brunet Chattanooga Atlanta New Orleans Pelicans Stan Hollmig Memphis Marty Garber Garber Stan Palys Tommy Brown Memphis Police Brown Cal Howe Kelly Pesky Larry Osborne Ed McGhee Bicknell Bears Indianapolis Jim Stump Brunet Dick Stuart Bob Montag New Orleans Stuart Frank Diprima Pelican Southern Association New ‘Orleans Little Nashville

Baseball Standings and Scores From Daily League Results

The American League standings show New York Cleveland and Boston}.{ Board notes Chicago Detroit Kansas City Baltimore and Washington with results from Wednesday including Detroit beating Washington in 11 innings New York beating Cleveland 13 to 3 and other AL games Today schedules list Boston at Chicago Baltimore at Kansas City Washington at Detroit and New York at Cleveland In the National League Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Milwaukee St Louis Pittsburgh and Philadelphia results are reported with several 11 inning games and postponed matches Tek as two separate leagues summarized.

Cmacrest Jn Ascapadecs SFES New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Washington Chicago National League Cincinnati Brooklyn Ms Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Eausmec Chicago Seahdale Brooklyn Pittsburgh New South Atlantic Augusta Charlotte Savannah Knoxville Jacksonville Columbia Columbus Ll Macon Sone i Kon Columbus Columbia A Richmond Toronto Wees Buffalo Miami Rochester Havana Eoee Montreal Havana Toronto Dallas Houston San Antonio Fort Worth Shreveport Soon -Om Austin San Astonio Worth Oklahoma City American Association Wichita Pau Omaha Indianapolis Charleson Sane Denver

Baseball line scores and home runs across multiple games

A dense recap of line scores from games featuring Milwaukee New York Chicago St. Louis Washington Detroit New York Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City and others. It lists pitchers batters and home runs by Adcock Johnson Thomson Mays Sauer Lockman Shhoendienst Bouchee Moon Maxwell Yest and others with final tallies and extra innings where noted.

Milwaukee New York Pizzaro Johnson Phillips Crandall Burnside Ridzik Grissom Davis Miller Thomas Katt Adcock Thomson Mays Sauer Lockman Shhoendienst Jersey City Chicago Brooklyn Kaiser Littlefield Elston Lown Neeman Drysdale Campanella L—Kaiser Cincinnati Philadelphia Jeffcoat Hacker Klippstein Bailey Simmons Farrell Lopata W—Klippstein L—Farrell Bouchee St. Louis Pittsburgh L. McDaniel H. Smith Friend Arroyo Foiles Rand L— Friend Moon

Black Barons Meet Mobile Giants Friday Night At Legion Field

Friday night at Legion Field the first place Birmingham Black Barons face the second place Mobile Cuban Giants in an official Negro American League game. All Decatur Little Leaguers admitted free with a parent.

Legion Field Birmingham Black Barons Mobile Cuban Giants Decatur

Corsican Brothers Clinch Armory Wrestling Victory

The Corsican Brothers Joe and Jean extended their win streak at the Decatur National Guard Armory by defeating Angelo Martinelli and Tarzan White in a rapid match. Martinelli was pinned in the final fall as George Harris the Baby Blimp opened with a win over Prince Omar.

Joe Jean Decatur National Guard Armory Angelo Martinelli Tarzan White Martinelli George Harris Prince Omar

Dodgers Beat Braves 13-8 in NL Game Lightning

At Wingfoot Field the Dodgers defeated the Braves 13-8 completing a game started Monday. Dodgers had 10 hits with four errors. Braves five hits and seven errors. Larry Bridges earned the win, Don Tucker the loss.

Wingfoot Field Giants Braves Red Sox Indians Dodgers Larry Bridges Don Tucker Cubs Hammond Thrasher Yankees Campbell Stephenson Tigers

Status Of Ward Will Be Talked Friday

CHICAGO The USGA executive committee will discuss Harvie Ward's amateur status on Friday at its headquarters in Golf, Illinois. Ward, San Francisco, will attend in person after questions about expenses paid for his 1954 Canadian and U.S. Amateur tours. If stripped of amateur status he may seek reinstatement immediately.

Chicago Harvie Ward U.S. Golf Assn Ward San Francisco Western Golf Assn Golf Eddie Lowry U.S USGA

AMA Under Fire Over Pep-Up Pills Claims

Athletes and officials reject pep pills as a source of athletic vigor. The AMA called for a trustees study into alleged abuses and urged a halt to drug use to enhance performance. Experts cite training and conditioning as the real lift while warning amphetamine misuse may start with sports.

New York American Medical Assn AMA Herbert Berger New York State Medical Society Don Bowden University of California James A. Farley Jr New York State Athletic Commission Walt Byers National Collegiate Athletic Assn Ation Berger Bert Bell National Football League

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