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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1958

Page

8

Chicks Earn 3-2 Win As Barons Fall 2-1

The Chicks edged the Barons 3-2 behind a decisive second inning surge. Nashville split two against Mobile after a 4-2 win, while Little Rock crushed Atlanta 7-1 with Bob Spicer on the mound. Memphis beat Birmingham 3-2 as Chattanooga blasted New Orleans 17-8.

Mobile Bears Bruins Nashville Vols Little Rock Atlanta Crackers Bob Spicer Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Lookouts New Orleans Mobile Don Schaeffer Lyle Luttrell Luttrell Jack Baumer Jack Waters Don Dillard Schaeffer Gene Hayden Hayden Travelers Assa Kansas City Chicks Doug Hubacek Duane Wilson Bob Miller Barons Detroit Chattanooga

Rigney Keeps On Shuffling Giants Keep Top NL Stand

San Francisco manager Bill Rigney keeps juggling to keep the Giants atop the National League by a slim .003. After losing 10 of 14, he elevates relievers Paul Giel and Al Worthington to starting roles and plans lineup changes including likely Bob Speake in left. Ruben Gomez to face Vern Law.

SAN Francisco Bill Rigney San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Rigney Paul Giel al Worthington Giel University of Minnesota

Five Official Languages Used at United Nations

The United Nations recognizes six official languages: Arabic Chinese English French Russian and Spanish. This listing reflects the multilingual framework guiding UN meetings documents and interpretation services.

United Nations

Minoso Out Hurts White Sox Struggles Continue

Chicago the White Sox cling to basement spot as Minnie Minoso’s absence hurts offense. The club stranded 399 runners last season with 187 runs scored. Cleveland led by Minoso’s 29 RBIs while beating Baltimore 10-2.

National League standings and Tuesday results summary

Milwaukee slides to 27 71 while Chicago matches 27 27 and St Louis at 24 24. Pittsburgh 25 26 and Los Angeles 21 29 trail, with Chicago routing Milwaukee 9 to 6 and Philadelphia topping Los Angeles 3 to 2. Cincinnati rainout at St Louis followed by Philadelphia at Los Angeles on Thursday.

W. L. Pet Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

Major league standings show New York leading with 32 wins and 14 losses, Kansas City 25 22, Boston 27 22, Cleveland 25 28, Washington 24 27, Baltimore 22 27, Chicago 22 28, and other clubs. Upcoming games include Kansas City at New York and Detroit at Boston with day night splits and rain postponements noted. Southern Association results follow with Atlanta atop a low scoring pack and Memphis Nashville Chattanooga and New Orleans in action with scheduled games for Tuesday and Wednesday.

W. LI. Pet. G.B New York Kansas City Boston Cleveland Washington Baltimore Coicags Detroit Chicago Southern Association Los Pet Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans Mobile Nashy

Shoal Creek Triumphs 4 2 In Church Softball Thriller

Shoal Creek Baptist edged Austinville Methodist 4 to 2 at Pop Oliver Field in a pitchers duel. Sterling Holt fanned 14 with one walk for Shoal Creek while Fred Champion made two game saving catches.

Shoal Creek Baptist Austinville Methodist Pop Oliver

Davis Constructors Tie For Second In City League

Davis Constructors moved into a second place tie with Chemstrand after a 2 1 victory over Acrilan as Busby scored on Hardy hits and Poe earned the win. In the nightcap Pat's Freezette beat Alabama Flour Mill 9 7 in a hitting derby with Sparkman Sparks Sparkman and Sparkman contributing multiple extra base hits, McClanahan the winning pitcher.

Davis Constructors Chemstrand Pat’s Freezette Alabama Flour Mill Davis Hardy Busby Poe Pat Savage Bill Sparkman Chick Sparkman Junior Wallace Scott McClanahan

NASCAR Run Sunday At Birmingham

The 200 lap Grand National Circuit Convertible Race at Fairground Speedway Birmingham on Sunday June 15, 1958 draws top stock car drivers. Entries include Larry Frank Angier NC, Glen Roberts Daytona Beach FL, Billy Carden Atlanta GA, Joe Lee Johnson Chatta, Neil Castles Charlotte NC, Hill Tennessee, Roy Tyner Red Springs NC, with defending champion Bob.

Fairground Birmingham Daytona Beach Nascar Larry Frank Angier N. C Chevrolet Frank Glen “Fireball Roberts Fla Billy Carden Atlanta Joe Lee Johnson Neil Castles Charlotte Worth Hill Tenn Roy Tyner Red Springs Bob

Norman Debut as Tigers Manager Delayed by Rain

Boston AP says Bill Norman, 29th year in baseball, promoted to Detroit Tigers manager for a look see period. His debut was postponed when rain cancelled Tuesday’s game with the Red Sox. Jack Tighe fired earlier by GM John McHale.

Boston Bill Norman Detroit Tigers Norman Detroit Charleston Jack Tighe Tigers Boston Red Sox Tighe John McHale Spring Lake, Mich McHale

Dodgers Rally Past Cubs 7-2 in Little League NL Clash

Dodgers outslugged the Cubs 7-2 as Quillen earned the win and Hinds took the loss. Ryan homered and had two hits with four RBIs, Evans and Aycock added two hits each for the winners while the Cubs managed only three hits.

National League Dodgers Cubs Quillen Hinds Dodgers Ryan Evans Aycock

Welborn Seeks 200 Points in 100 Mile NASCAR Race

Welborn of Greensboro N C will drive a 1958 Chevrolet to capture 200 points for the race winner in a 100 mile NASCAR sanctioned event. He is the current Convertible Champion and has won five straight races this year before a loss at Wilson. Time trials start 1:30 and green flag drops at 3:00 p.m. with a top prize of 800 dollars in a 4200 dollar guaranteed pay-off.

Welborn Greensboro N. C Wilson

Richards And Holland Top Traders Of 58

New York AP. Baltimore manager Paul Richards and Chicago Cubs GM John Holland led 58 season trades with seven deals in eight months. Notable moves included Harshman and Doby exchanges, Woodling and Portocarrero swaps, and the Thomson Speake trade, shaping early Chicago and Baltimore lineups.

NEW York Paul Richards Baltimore John Holland Chicago Cubs Richards Holland Jack Harshman Jim Marshall Larry Doby Russ Hemans Chicago White Sox Ray Moore Billy Goodman Tito Francona Doby Cleveland Gene Woodling Arnold Portocarrero Kansas City Bud Daley Harshman Marshall Orioles Hemans Woodling Portocarrero Daley Moore White Sox Goodman France Rush Don Kaiser Eddie Haas Milwaukee Braves Taylor Phillips Sammy Taylor Phillips Taylor Kaiser Haas Cubs Bob Speake San Francisco Giants Bobby Thomson Thomson Chicago Speake Alvin Dark Jim Brosnan Dark Brosnan St. Louis Turk Lown Cincinnati Hershell Freeman

Large Entry List Slated For Sunday At Moulton Races

Large entry list expected at Moulton Drag Strip on Sunday following 58 cars last week. An airplane display will entertain fans from 10:30 DST prior to racing while Hambone Gillespie drives his 1957 Chevrolet to a 14.65 second top eliminator win.

Moulton Hambone Gillespie

Yankees Nip Tigers In L Play 5 to 3

Haraway wins his 4th as the Yankees beat the Tigers 5-3 in Little League Majors action. Danny Haraway earned the victory, supported by Jack Ozier’s three run homer in the fourth. Mathis and Wallace each had two hits for the Yankees and Tigers, with Terry taking the loss.

Yankees Tigers Haraway Danny Haraway Jack Ozier Mathis Wallace Terry

Reluctant Leaders Complicate National League Pennant Race

San Francisco clings to the NL lead despite a 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh as Milwaukee stays in second place by a half game. Chicago Cubs erased a 5-1 deficit to beat Milwaukee 9-6 while Philadelphia shut Los Angeles 3-2. Rain paused Cincinnati St Louis and the American League slate. Bob Friend became the NL’s first nine win pitcher as the Pirates beat the Giants 8-0 aided by Stevens Skinner and Thomas home runs. Cepeda hit his 14th for the Giants. Banks Thomson Long Neeman Homers highlight the Cubs attack. Phillies stop Dodgers with Semproch win.

ED Wilks Associated Press Chicago White Sox Cleveland Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Sherm Lollar RBI Pittsburgh San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers Gary Bell Hoyt Wilhelm Indians Connie Johnson Washington Senators Roy Sievers Jim Wilson Julio Becquer Hal Griggs Herbie Plews Jim Landis Earl Battey Sox Billy Goodman Nellie Fox Smith Ray Moore Billy Pierce Truman Clevenger Camilo Pascual Braves Cincinnati St. Louis Baltimore Bob Friend R. C. Stevens Bob Skinner Frank Thomas Friend Pirates Thomas California al Worthington Ray Monzant Stevens Skinner Orlando Cepeda Willie Mays Cepeda Cubs Warren Spahn Ernie Banks Homer Bobby Thomson Dale Long Cal Neeman Neeman Glen Hobbie Dick Crott

Redlegs hammer Cardinals in Pony League Juniors clash

The Redlegs defeated the previously unbeaten Cardinals 25 to 2 in a Pony League Juniors game behind 6 for 6 hitting from Orr and a home run and double by McClarney. McClarney earned the win as R Jones added a double and triple for four hits. Brazelton doubled for the Cards as they managed four hits.

Redlegs Cardinals Orr McClarney R. Jones Brazelton

Trade School to host Cullman at Legion Field tonight

Trade School baseball faces Cullman at Legion Field with 8 p.m. start. Probable lineup includes Parker If Wells Birdyshaw Irby Wright McWilliams White Richards Crow. No admission charged.

Cullman Legion Field Trade School Parker Wells Birdyshaw Irby Wright McWilliams White Richards Crow

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