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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1957

Page

8

Florence State Tennis Team Bows Out At Beaumont

Florence State Teachers College five man tennis squad exited the NAIA Sixth National Championships in Beaumont after all five singles players were eliminated on day one and the No 2 doubles pair Garnett Jones defaulted to Lamar Tech's Bueno and Wilkins. Lamar Tech dominated the four day meet.

Beaumont Tex Florence State Teachers College NAIA FSTC Jerry Garnett John Jones Lamar Tech Pedro Bueno Paul Wilkins

Phillies win as Robin Roberts stifles Redlegs 6-2

Phillies take five of seven from Cincinnati and Brooklyn as Robin Roberts delivers his eighth complete game, holding the Redlegs to eight hits while Stan Lopata and Bob Bowman homer. Dodgers’ game postponed by fog. White Sox sweep Boston. Yankees erupt for 34 runs in three games.

Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Brooklyn Robin Roberts Robin Redlegs Phillies Dodgers Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Milwaukee New York Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago White Sox Boston New York Cleveland Tribe Detroit Washington Baltimore Kansas City Roberts Stan Lopata Bob Bowman Rip Repulski Don Gross Minnie Minosy Jim Wilson Ted Williams Dave Sisler Johnny Bucks Yankees Bill Skowron Mickey Mantle Mantle Mike Garcia

Fullmer and Jones Clash in Chicago Stadium Bout

Chicago Stadium hosts a ten round middleweight showdown between Gene Fullmer and Tiger Jones. Fullmer, a 9 5 favorite, seeks to rebound after losing to Sugar Ray Robinson recently while Jones, once a Robinson conqueror, aims to upend the betting favorite and press for a title shot against Robinson. The bout highlights the evolving middleweight picture with Basilio looming for Robinson later in September.

Chicago Gene Fullmer Tiger Jones Sugar Ray Robinson Clasn Chicago Stadium Fullmer Jones Cleveland Robinson Sugar Ray West Jordan Utah Mauler New York

Major League Leaders By The Associated Press

National League batting leader Musial of St Louis tops the NL with .362 based on 100 at bats. Other NL leaders include Aaron and Cincinnati runners up, with Schoendienst and Robinson among hit leaders and Mantle top home runs in the American League with 13. Pitching leaders include Acker and Sanford at .857, Koufax strikeouts, and Trucks with 50 decisions.

Musial St. Louis Cincinnati Aaron Milwaukee Robinson Schoendienst New York I Iden Mays Acker Sanford Philadelphia Koufax Brooklyn Williams Boston Mantle Sievers Washington Tits Fox Chicago Landis Trucks Kansas City Pierce

Little League Umpires Meeting and Evening Schedule

Umpires hold a meeting Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. in City Electric Auditorium. City Softball League games at Delano Park feature Pat's Freezette vs Merchants at 7:30 and Moulton vs Wolverine at 8:30. Two Little League games are set at Wingfoot Field tonight.

City Electric Auditorium Delano Park Pat's Freezette Merchants Moulton Wolverine Wingfoot Field Cubs Dodgers Yankees Tigers Red Birds Caddo Antioch Flint Tanner

Furgol Laments Riches Elude Top Golf Pros

Akron coverage shows Ed Furgol lamenting earnings on tour as he defends the Rubber City Open title. He shot 73 on Firestone’s 6,620 yard course, while Gay Brewer Jr Charles Sifford and Tommy Bolt led at 67. Furgol notes prize money rarely stays with players.

Akron Ohio Ed Furgol Links Furgol Firestone Gay Brewer Jr Cincinnati Charles Sifford Philadelphia Tommy Bolt Los Angeles Brewer Bolt Sifford

Sports Results and Schedule Across Leagues

Scores show Chicago beating Boston 3 2 and Baltimore 8 3 while Detroit toppled Washington 7 6 New York routed Cleveland 14 5 in thursday results A busy slate lists today’s Baltimore Chicago Boston Kansas City New York Detroit Washington Cleveland matchups plus fog postponements and Southern Association standings and results featuring Memphis Nashville Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans and others

Chicago New York Cleveland Detroit Boston Aa Kansas City Baltimore Washington Boston

Barons Put Bears Back Into Cellar

Birmingham toppled Mobile 5-3 as Larry Osborne led the comeback with a triple two singles and three RBIs and a fine fielding moment. New Orleans beat Atlanta 3-2 in 10 innings as Shuba’s eighth inning double sparked a rally. Memphis beat Nashville 5-4 behind Shuba and a late run, while Little Rock won 6-2 over Chattanooga.

Southern Association Memphis Nashville Jas Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock Birmingham i New Orleans Mobile Apaens Skco Nashville Birmingham Mobile Associated Press Larry Osborne Bears Asia Osborne Baron Miff Davidson Nashville Vols Carl Thomas Gary Bell Bruin George Shuba Shuba Don Lauters John Goryl John Gabler Gip Dickens Chicks Paul Cave Pels Dick Stuart Dick Phillips Phillips

Opposite Views On Fines Put Upon Players

Prominent constitutional attorneys differed on the legality of fines imposed on players by baseball owners and officials. Frederic A. Johnson argues fines violate due process. Louis Carrol says provisions exist in the player owner contract. Rep. Emanuel Celler deems fines legal but deplorable, while Yankees players accept the penalties.

New York NW Frederic A. Johnson New York Danny Gardella Louis Carrol Ford Frick National League Emanuel Celler House Judiciary Subcommittee Frick J. Norman Lewis New York Yankees Dan Topping Jerry Coleman Yankees Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Billy Martin Whitey Ford Hank Bauer Johnny Bucks Johnson Rep Celler

White Sox Hold Ruth Lead in Babe Ruth League Action

The Pirates defeated the Orioles 9-1 while the White Sox routed the Athletics 13-3 Tuesday night. Montgomery homered for the Pirates and Hill earned the win. D Smith took the loss. For the White Sox, French hit his fourth straight triple in four at bats as Holland won and Warren lost. Last night’s games were rained out.

Pirates Orioles White Sox Athletics Montgomery Joe T. Jones Hill D. Smith French Holland Warren

Miami teammates clash in Blue-Gray quarter finals

Ed Rubinoff defeated Wade Herren 6 1 6 0 to reach a clash with Johann Kupferburger of South Africa in the Blue-Gray tennis tournament. John Brownlow beat Jose Ochoa 6 2 6 2 but fell to Dave Harum 6 2 6 4. Martha Hernandez of Mexico City was set to meet Mrs Raymonde Jones of Ft Rucker Alabama.

Montgomery University of Miami Ed Rubinoff Johann Kupferburger South Africa Miami Rubinoff Wade Herren Birmingham John Brownlow Presbyterian College Jose Ochoa Mexico City Dave Harum Martha Hernandez Raymonde Jones Ft. Rucker Ala

State Baseball Prep Champ To Be Known Today

Emma Sansom High of Gadsden and Theodore High of south Mobile County clash this afternoon for the state prep baseball title. An Emma Sansom win ends it. if Theodore wins, a decisive game follows.

Mobile Emma Sansom High Gadsden Theodore High South Mobile County Emma Sansom Theodore Bobcats Jerry Clay George Hewes Clay Ha Hews North Alabama South Alabama

Carrier Saratoga Surpasses Niagara Falls In Height

The carrier Saratoga rises 187 feet from water to foremast top, about 20 feet taller than Niagara Falls. This navy note highlights ship height and impressive scale in a concise item.

Saratoga Niagara Falls

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