Minnow Alert From Conservation Dept Rio Grande Tetra Described
The Conservation Department warns of a dangerous minnow, the Rio Grande Tetra, to be kept out of Alabama. Fishermen and bait dealers are urged to study George M. Kyle's article and the accompanying drawing to identify the species and prevent its spread.
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State Conservation Magazine
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Alabamas warns against dangerous Rio Grande tetra bait impact
Fisheries biologists in several states alert to possible introduction of the Rio Grande or Mexican tetra to Alabama waters. The Alabama Department of Conservation brands this minnow dangerous and urges reporting. it is not sold as bait in Alabama and should not be used or released. The department plans a bill to empower the conservation director to prohibit sales of dangerous bait minnows. The tetra is a small fish with a double row of cone teeth and moves in schools to prey on bass and bream sleepers.
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Alabama
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Tennessee
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Mississippi Game and Information Fish Commission
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University of Michigan
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America
Tee
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Warning on introducing Mexican bait minnow to Alabama waters
Dr Reeve M Bailey of Michigan warns that the Mexican bait minnow could bring problems similar to the carp introduction. Alabama biologists report no known occurrences yet but urge reporting of any importation or sale, noting potential identification challenges with local fish species.
Tetra threat to Alabama fisheries prompts report urge
Dr. canabalistic fish described as egg eating and vicious are believed to be present in Oklahoma Louisiana and possibly other states. State biologists urge fishermen and bait dealers to report any finds and inspect waters to prevent spread while warning against introducing these minnows to protect Alabama fishing.
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Fain Powers Tigers Past Red Sox 7-5 in Detroit
Ferris Fain drove in two decisive runs with a double and a single to rally the Detroit Tigers from a five run deficit and defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-5. His two hits helped Babe Birrer earn his first major league win as Detroit recovered from Boston’s early 4-0 lead. Ted Williams had a single and a walk in three appearances.
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Ferris Fain
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Harvey Kuenn
Bill Tuttle
Babe Birrer
Birrer
Boston
Billy Hoeft
Leo Kiely
Ted Williams
Raschi Shuts Orioles Down For A's 2-1 Victory
Vic Raschi pitched a complete game for Kansas City as the Athletics edged Baltimore 2-1. He carried a two-hit shutout into the seventh before Jim Pyburn singled and Cal Abrams doubled in a run, then Raschi closed out the inning by getting Hoot Evers. The A's scored twice in the fourth on a wind blown double by Joe to drive in Jim Finigan and Bill Shantz.
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Vic Raschi
Athletics
Baltimore Orioles
Jim Pyburn
Cal Abrams
Raschi
Duane Pillete
Joe
Jim Finigan
Bill Shantz
Breeding Heads To Baltimore For Orioles Contract Talk
Marvin Breeding of Decatur departs for Birmingham and then Baltimore to meet Orioles officials about a potential contract. The Howard College athlete, a standout shortstop and two sport player, has drawn major league scout attention and may sign before returning home.
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Williams Leads SA With .380
Nashville's Charlie Williams holds top batting mark in Southern Asia with a .380 average through June 8, edging Ed White of Memphis at .377. Leaders include Bob Skinner for hits, Hersh and Lemon for home runs, and Hal Griggs with nine wins as John Wingo tops in complete games.
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Charlie Williams
Nashville
Asia
Ed White
Memphis
Howe News Bureau
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White
Bob Skinner
New Orleans
Cal Neeman
Birmingham
Hersh
Jim Lemon
Chattanooga
Ben Downs
RBI
Danny Kravitz
Luis Aparicio
Hal Griggs
John Wingo
Clarence Churn
Trucks Win Fourth Straight as Sox Batter Senators
Virgil Trucks pitched his fourth straight victory as the Chicago White Sox opened with four runs in the first inning and defeated the Washington Senators 10 to 0. Jim Busby and Minnie Minoso got their first Sox hits since acquisitions, while Dean Stone took his seventh loss.
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Virgil (Fire) Trucks
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Washington Senators
White Sox
New York Yankees
Washington
Dean Stone
Stone
Sox
Jim Busby
Senators
Minnie Minoso
Bannister marries Moyra Jacobs in Basel ceremony
Dr. Roger Bannister and Moyra Elver Jacobs wed in Basel after a civil ceremony. The groom, 26, confirmed he will never return to competitive running. A guard of honor greeted the couple as the news circulated.
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Dodgers Rally To Beat Cubs 4 3 In Rain Delay
Brooklyn Dodgers extend lead in the National League with a 4 3 victory over Chicago. Duke Snider hit a seventh inning homer that broke a 3 3 tie as the Dodgers added to a string of wins. Junior Gilliam Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges also homered. Billy Loes earned the win with a five hitter despite starter Warren Hacker giving up all four homers. Frankie Baumholtz doubled in the ninth for Chicago before Loes finished the game.
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Gene Baker
Ransom Jackson
Billy Lees
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Loes
Eddie Miksis
Warren Hacker
Hal Jeffcoat
Webb Named Rogersville Coach and Athletic Director
Earl Webb, after three seasons as Falkville coach, will lead Rogersville as coach and athletic director next school year. He replaces Harold Glasscock, who resigned to assist Coach Hayden Riley at Coffee High in Florence. Webb will oversee football basketball track and baseball duties.
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the Daily
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Town Creek
George Nancarrow
Danville
Griffin
Clay
West Limestone
Moulton
Gurley
Loretta
Tenn
Lexington
Leighton
IOC Opens Long Meeting as 1960 Games Sites Debated
The International Olympic Committee opens its 50 session meeting at the Sorbonne with decisions on 1960 Games hosting and debates over amateurs professionals and scholarships. Rome leads in the summer bid with Lausanne second. Innsbruck favored for winter. Cities like Detroit Brussels and Mexico City show weaker interest. Squaw Valley Garmisch and St Moritz bid for the winter event. Voting for sites occurs June 16 and 17 by secret ballot.
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Budapest
Detroit
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Mexico City
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Germany
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Lifespan gains lag for older Americans
While life expectancy at birth rose from 47 to 68 years since 1901, Americans over 64 have seen only a two year gain, highlighting unequal improvements in longevity across age groups.
Sullivan Corbett Fight Gave Boxing Respectability
Hollywood observer notes the 1892 Sullivan vs Corbett bout that altered boxing’s image. Ex-bank teller James J. Corbett, lighter and faster, decisively knocked out the larger John L. Sullivan in the 21st round, as front-page New Orleans coverage described the brutal finish and the sport’s rising legitimacy.
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James J. Corbett
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Jim
Picayune
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James J
Canal Street
Sonny Todd Tops City League Batting Lead
Sonny Todd of Chemstrand became City League's leading hitter despite a week idle in league play. He overtook Elks star Jack Freeman as the .500 mark settled after a 0 for 4 performance. A list of 300 or better hitters with 10 or more at bats follows.
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Chemstrand
Elks
Jack Freeman
Todd
Mighty Nashua Captures Belmont Stakes in Classic Run
Mighty Nashua rushed to the front after a steady start and won the 87th Belmont Stakes by nine lengths under Eddie Arcaro. Blazing Count finished second with Portersville third as Nashua boosted his earnings and solidified his status among top money winners.
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New York
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Eddie Arcaro
Big Belair Stud
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Count Fleet
Citation
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Belair Stud
William Woodward Jr
Belmont
Gallant Fox
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Clearwater Stable
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Jabneh
Eugenia
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Slipup Slips to Union in twin bill loss
Slipup Baseball drops first season loss 6-2 to Union Cotaco after a 4 game win streak, Craft collecting two hits for Slipup while Hill and McCulloch pitched. Union piled eight hits, H Winton and brother combined behind the plate. Shelton took the loss. Slipup aims at Antioch next Saturday at Antioch.
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Indians Beat Yankees 7 6 In Ninth Inning Finish
Cleveland avoids a four game skid with a 7 6 win over New York as Jim Hegan scores the winning run on Bob Avila’s two out single in the ninth. Hegan opened the frame with a hit off Johnny Kucks who had retired Indians in order until the ninth.
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Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
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Bob Avila
Hegan
Johnny Kucks
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al Smith
Yankees
Don Messi
al Rosen
Vic Wertz
Ed Lopat
Larry Doby
Tom Sturdivant
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Heavy action promised on DAW card Tuesday at Coliseum
Promoter Alex Gulas showcases a tag team main event with Carlos Rodriguez and the undefeated Black Terror vs Danno O'Shocker and Nick Carter in a best two of three falls, 90 minute match. The program also features two one fall bouts Carter vs Rodriguez and O'Shocker vs Black Terror with 30 minute limits. Wrestling in Decatur is sponsored by the DAV.
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Carlos Rodriguez
Black Terror
Danno O’shocker
Nick Carter
Gulas
Carter
Rodriguez
O’shocker
Birmingham Southern
Decatur
DAV
FBI Agent Put On Duty Investigating Big Ten Activity
Chicago reports a former FBI agent, Jack Ryan of Milwaukee, is named part time athletic commissioner assistant for the Big Ten. Ryan, Northwestern halfback 1937 38 39, will leave officiating to focus on investigations of Big Ten code violations under Commissioner Tug Wilson who already uses special investigators.
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FBI
K. L
Tug) Wilson
Jack Ryan
Milwaukee
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Northwestern University
Wilson
Braves Power Pirates With 7-4 Victory
Ed Mathews Billy Bruton and Johnny Logan homered as Milwaukee defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 in Pittsburgh. Gene Conley pitched well for his eighth win despite a shaky start, holding the Pirates to six runs and eight hits, with six strikeouts and two walks.
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Billy Bruton
Johnny Logan
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del Crandall
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Little League Schedule At Delano Park And West Side
Five 5 PM games are listed each weekday. Monday features Civitads versus Eagles at Delano Park and Nursery against Vols at West Side.
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