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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1956
Page
8
Mutual and Chemstrand claim league wins as girls softball action unfolds. Austinville faces White Sox in a night game as city league play continues.
St Louis moved within three games of the NL lead after Stan Musial delivered a two run homer and Murty Dickson pitched the Dodgers shutout for 6 0. Johnny Antonelli’s five hitter helped the Giants top the Cubs 2 0 while Del Ennis fueled a Phillies rally with a two run homer in an a d game.
Brooklyn players praise Alvin Dark after the Giants to Cardinals deal. Dark, a three hit performer with LSU roots from Lake Charles, La., has energized St. Louis as a spark plug in the Cardinals’ recent three straight wins.
Archaeologists uncover indigo dyed textile in a tomb dating to about 3000 years ago. The fragment suggests trade links and dyeing techniques used in ancient Egypt.
The Alabama State Softball Commissioner announced that the 1956 men’s softball tournament is awarded to Tuscumbia with dates to be set later in August. Childersburg retains the women’s tournament title for a third straight year and will also be held in August with dates to be announced.
Nashville's Vols post a .737 June win rate and ride a seven game streak as Birmingham leads the Southern Association by five games. Barons rely on strong hitting and clutch pitching including Wilson Parsons and Don Leppert impact as Mobile and Atlanta results shift standings.
A report notes 657 829 members in Ohio Parent Teacher Associations across the state. It highlights the large volunteer network supporting schools and communities.
Patty Berg Louise Suggs and Betty Jameson lead the so called old guard as they chase their first LPGA Championship in Detroit. Bev Hanson won last year at Fort Wayne and the 72 hole event at Forest Lake Country Club features a field aiming for a score around 287.
Detroit beats Philadelphia 4 to Cincinnati 2 and Milwaukee defeats Pittsburgh 5 to 3. Wednesday's schedule includes Chicago at New York, Louis at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, and Memphis at New Orleans.
The listing highlights top MLB figures including leaders in batting and stolen bases. In the National League Jim Bat II from St Louis tops with 30 runs, while Mantle of New York leads the American League in batting among players with 125 at bats. Francona of Baltimore steals the most bases with seven, as Detroit posts notable steals.
The Birmingham Barons expect help from two former players returning from Class AAA. Lefty Jim Russell from Denver and outfielder Don Leppert from Vancouver rejoin the club to replace Vic Marasco and Frank Wehner who depart for Tulsa and Binghamton respectively.
Chemstrand remains the league’s only undefeated team after routing Moulton 14 to 4 in six innings. Wolverine beat Merchants 14 to 4 to strengthen second place, with Garner Lovelace and Tommy Todd homering for the Tubers. Gervis Moore pitched the Chemstrand win. Turner took the loss.
Infielder outfielder Don McGinnis appeared on the Mobile Bears roster replacing shortstop Bud Hardin who was placed on the disabled list with a knee injury. A recent acquisition from the University of Arizona, McGinnis is expected to handle third base duties.
The Braves beat the Dodgers 10 to 0 in a minor league baseball game. Don Loggan earned the win for the Braves while Earl Slaten took the loss for the Dodgers.
Defending champion Robert Maness of Tuscaloosa advanced in the Alabama Junior Golf Tournament semifinal against Mike Gregory of Dothan. He won 7-6 over Arthur Malone of Dothan and shot 68 for the round, three under par, signaling strong odds to repeat his 1955 conquest. Frost Walker of Birmingham also reached the semifinals in the other bracket.
In morning action from the Steel City, Walker defeats Teddy Ghido of Dothan 1 up in the first round, eliminating the medalist in a tight bout.
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