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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1956

Page

11

Thomson Drives Braves Past Giants in 4-0 Victory

Milwaukee righty Lew Burdette threw a four hitter and Charley Thomson powered the offense with three RBIs as the Braves beat the New York Giants 4 to 0 at County Stadium. Thomson doubled twice and singled in the scoring, with Johnny Antonelli taking the loss.

Milwaukee Lew Burdette Bobby Thomson Milwaukee Braves New York Giants Charley Grimm Thomson County Johnny Antonelli Eer Braves

Indians Rout Yankees 15-8 in High-Scoring MLB Tilt

Cleveland clubbed New York for 17 hits to come from behind and hand the AL leaders a 15 8 defeat. Chico Carrasquel had four singles in a late surge, Bud Daley earned the win, and Tom Morgan took the loss as the game stretched toward a near major league nine inning record. Attendance 31 419.

New York Cleveland New York Yankees Bud Daley Tom Morgan Chico Carrasquel Yankee Yankees Tribe

Caddo Outslugs Slipup 10 to 7

Caddo Outslugs beat four wins to improve to 5-1 on the season. Thrasher homered and tripled with two singles, boosting the Caddo offense. Winning pitcher allowed eight hits with one walk as Bates suffered his sixth loss.

Douglas Thrasher Caddo Bates Sede Kc Cees

Dodgers overcome Redlegs 8-5 in ten innings

In Cincinnati on June 9 the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Redlegs 8-5 after ten innings. Sal Maglie held Cincinnati to four hits before a grand slam by Ted Kluszewski sparked a late rally, later answered by Eddie Bailey and a decisive Brooklyn surge in the 10th led by Carl Furillo Hodges Labine Cimoli and Campaneris.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Redlegs Redleg Sal Maglie Ted Kluszewski Clem Labine Maglie Eddie Bailey Labine Brooklyn Carl Furillo Gil Hodges Roy CameSeeeee Ais Echuanem Chetley Neal Furillo Gus Bell Hodges Gino Cimoli Campy

Top Sprinters Vie In Berkley

Thirty one of the world’s fastest sprinters gather at UC Berkeley Edwards Field for the 35th National Collegiate Association championships. Contenders include Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian Art Pollard Penn State Ken Kaye Ed Waters Morgan State and Jerry King who has tied the world mark at Fresno. Competition runs Friday and Saturday with strong entries from Duke and other top programs.

Jack Berkeley Calif University of California Edwards Field Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian Art Pollard Penn State Ken Kaye Ed Waters Morgan State Morrow Agostini Whilden California Sime King Fresno Duke Flash Ron

Moore Hurls Orioles Past Athletics 4 To 1

Ray son walked on third and Groth on second as the Orioles defeated the Athletics 4 to 1 in Baltimore on June 9.

Moore Orioles Athletics Baltimore Rayson Groth

Roberts Optioned to Williamsport by Pirates

Pittsburgh reports that Roberts was optioned to Williamsport in the Class A Eastern League on an hour recall basis, with the move effective immediately for the Williamsport squad.

Hagge Sets World Record in Virginia Beach Golf Round Robin

Marlene Hagge, from Asheville, shot a 70 to total 286 over 72 holes, setting a women’s world record at the Cavalier Yacht and Country Club in Virginia Beach. She leads the 90 hole event by 19 points over Joyce Ziske with Berg dropping to fourth as Suggs and Faulk chase.

Robert Moore Virginia Beach Marlene Bauer Hagge Patty Berg Little Star Asheville N. C Cavalier Yacht and Country Club St. Petersburg Lake Worth Fila Thomasville Mrs. Hagge Marlene Mickey Wright San Diego Miss Wright Miss Rawls Miss Dodd Miss Suggs Miss Berg Miss Faulk Betty Hicks Palm Springs Calif

Phils Rally for 6-4 Victory Over Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies overcome Chicago Cubs 6-4 as a five run second inning sparks the win. Saul Rogovin improves to 2-? with Bob Miller relief. Ted Kazanski and Stan Lopata drive in two runs each while Del Ennis doubles home Marv Blaylock. Russ Meyer suffers his fourth loss as Jim Hughes and Turk Lown finish.

Chicago Philadelphia Phils Chicago Cubs Phil Saul Rogovin Philadelphia Bruins Rogovin Bob Miller Ted Kazanski Stan Lopata del Ennis Marv Blaylock Russ Meyer Jim Hughes Turk Lown Phillies

Redbirds Win in Narrow 9 8 Victory Over Safety Club

The Tennessee Valley Redbirds edged the Safety Club of Limestone County 9 to 8 yesterday. Winning pitcher was Alred. Cole took the loss for the Safety Club.

Tennessee Valley Redbirds Safety Club Limestone County Redbirds Alred Cole

Southern Association First Game Summary

Birmingham and Mobile played opening action in the Southern Association with early scoring noted. final inning details and complete box not available in fragment. Likely a season-opening report highlighting team entries and initial scores.

Patterson Hand Injury Might Nix Moore Title Bout

Floyd Patterson's right hand fracture was confirmed after X-rays at St Clair's Hospital. The injury could sideline him from the September world heavyweight title bout with Archie Moore following a 12 round split decision victory over Tommy Hurricane Jackson.

New York Floyd Patterson Archie Moore Patterson St. Clare’s Hospital Tommy Hurricane) Jackson

Orioles sweep Athletics with late double and Ray Moore gem

Baltimore Orioles win 7-5 over Kansas City Athletics after Bob Nieman clears loaded bases with a seventh inning double. Ray Moore allows five hits in five innings of relief for the day game win.

Baltimore Bob Nieman Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics Ray Moore

Tigers Top Senators 5 3 In Extra Innings

Detroit scored two runs in the 10th to upset Washington 5-3 as Steve Gromek worked the full game for his fourth win. The win extends Detroit’s unbeaten streak to six in a row over the Senators.

Washington Detroit Steve Gromek Tigers Senators

Moon Musial Pace 13 Hit Attack. Cards Beat Pirates

Wally Moon and Stan Musial led a 13 hit assault against six Pittsburgh pitchers. Jim Konstanty closed out Vinegar Bend Mizell for a scoreless relief to secure St. Louis a 3 0 victory and move into second place.

ST. Louis Wally Moon Stan Musial Pittsburgh Jim Konstanty Vinegar Bend Mizell Pirates

Chisox' Wilson Baffles Bosox

Veteran right hander Wilson allowed seven hits and blanked Boston as Chicago moved to third in the American League with an 8 0 victory. It was his eighth win against two losses this season tying his best year for a 34 year old pitcher in his 10th major league season.

Boston Curve Chicago Wilson Milwaukee Braves Boston Braves Baltimore

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