Tennessee Eyes Strong Measures Against Water Recklessness
Tennessee officials pledged to curb drownings and property damage after a Nashville columnist notes rising dangers on state waters. Gov Frank Clement convened a wide meeting with Coast Guard, Engineers, Safety Council and others to discuss strict controls amid growing concern over boating safety and even armed incidents on some reservoirs.
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Decatur Fast Electric Crews Light Up West Town Field
Decatur’s electrical department crews installed 160 lights at West Town Field in two weeks from scratch to enable night baseball for local Decatur Leagues. The project required equipment sourced from across the country and was completed ready by Thursday night.
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Forty Little League Minors game canceled by adult no-shows
Decatur Boys Baseball League notes 40 eager players ready to play as Giants and Braves were to face off. Umpires and dads failed to show, four volunteers promised attendance but none arrived, leaving 40 boys unable to play and wondering who let them down.
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Remembering Clarence De Mar Marathon Pioneer
A Reading Massachusetts resident Clarence De Mar died at 70 after a storied career as a marathoner. In 1910 he defied a doctor's warning and ran seven Boston Marathons with his last appearance in 1954. He was praised as a remarkable champion whose fame surpassed public notice.
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Youth Baseball Standings and Friday Results
In PONY League Seniors action the Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-4 as R B Jones earned the win and Holland the loss. The Indians defeated the Tigers 9-3 with Montgomery throwing a two hitter. Sherrill took the loss. Leading hitters include H Crow W Blalock E Henry and R B Jones. Friday results show the Braves rally to an 8-7 win over the Giants with Marshall the winning pitcher Teague the loser.
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Decatur Swim Teams Open Season With Wins Over Jasper
Decatur girls beat Jasper 74 66 and Decatur boys 99 76 to start the season. Friday the teams host Florence at Blue Haven Pool with a 6 p.m. meet time and a 4 30 p.m. pool closure for setup. admission is free.
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Panhandle Region Described As Large Texas Area
The Panhandle, named for its shape at Texas northern edge, is described as an area larger than Pennsylvania, highlighting its expansive geography.
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Trade School Beats Antioch 11-7 to End Losing Streak
Trade School, fresh from a four game skid, defeated Antioch 11-7 at Antioch to improve to 7-8. They set sights on win number eight today at St. Joseph Tennessee.
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Local Race at Jake's Drag Strip Near Draper's Store
Local sports brief notes races today at 2 30 P M CST at Jake's Drag Strip six miles south of Draper's Store off the New Moulton Road.
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Notable Youth Swim Meet Relay and Butterfly Winners
V Royer and John Wyker led multiple events in the 50 and 100 yard butterfly races across age groups 13 to 16. Teams included W Hughes, Billy Thomas, Don Hendry, Andy Anderson in the 100 yard relay and John Wyker, P Pisani, Andy Jones, Gene Hamilton in the 200 yard relay with divers led by Jack Anderson.
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Pat's Loses To Davis And Poe In City League Match
Tom Poe pitched a one hit shutout as Davis Constructors beat Pat's 2-0, snapping Pat's nine win season pace. Hoyt Alvis allowed five hits with a solo homer by Howard Busby deciding the game in the fifth. Poe struck out 10 with four baserunners, and Wolverine upset Chemstrand 4-2 in the other Friday night action.
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Local Resident Sparking Four Straight Softball Wins
Sgt. Al Sparks of the 6351st USAF Dispensary at Naha air base Okinawa led his Medic teammates to four consecutive softball victories. Sparks, long a pitcher since 1951, has won over 100 games in seven years of play. He recalls a no hit relief performance at Orlando AFB with 12 strikeouts. He is married to Annie Jane Fuller with a daughter Kathy.
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Top Entertainment: Dinah Shore Chevy Show and Pat Boone Chevy Showroom
TV listings note the Dinah Shore Chevy Show on NBC Sundays and Pat Boone Chevy Showroom airing weekly on ABC. Both programs feature musical guests and guest stars typical of early television variety formats.
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Slipup Baseball Team Beats Chemstrand 11 2
Slipup tops Chemstrand 11 to 2 at Decatur High School behind Jack Crowe who allowed two hits. Chemstrand won the prior Saturday. Slipup has played only two games this season. Manager Robert Russell invites inquiries about summer scheduling at EL 3-8208.
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Probable Pitchers Listed for MLB Interleague Matchups
National League games feature St Louis at Milwaukee with Maglie and Jay. San Francisco at Philadelphia with Miller and Monzant against Roberts and Morehead. Los Angeles at Cincinnati with Drysdale and Kipp versus Dra bowsky and Ellsworth. Nuxhall and Newcombe for Cincinnati. American League pairings include New York at Detroit with Larsen against Hoeft. Baltimore at Chicago with O'Dell against Wilson. Boston at Kansas City with Brewer against Dickson. and Washington at Cleveland with Stobbs and Griggs opposing Narleski and Grant.
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