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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1958

Page

11

Lary and Tigers Blank Yankees 1-0 in Detroit

Frank Lary pitched his third straight shutout as Detroit beat New York 1-0. Kaline homered for the Tigers and threw out a Yankee scoring chance from right field. The Yankees were held to one run in 37 innings as Lary improved to 13-4 lifetime against New York.

Detroit Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Frank Lary al Kaliner Tigers Kaline Yankees Lary Duke Maas New York Maas Duren Berra Wilson L—Maas

Wildlife group urges halt to aerial pesticides in Alabama

The Alabama Wildlife Federation urged the U S and Alabama Departments of Agriculture to stop aerial spraying of heptachlor and dieldrin. Telegrams from Federation president Dr E O Majure cited Wilcox County fire ant trials showing bird, animal and fish losses and 100 percent quail death after treatment. The group warned of unknown human risks and urged caution until cumulative effects are known.

Alabama Wildlife Federation U. S Alabama Departments of Agriculture Alabama E. O. Majure Federation Wilcox County Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Auburn Majure

Shrews, Birds, and Wildlife Notes From Local Patch

The piece surveys shrews as the world smallest mammals with notes on their diet habits and behavior. It mentions field observations at Wheeler Refuge including a mimeographed bird list, wild plums ripening, and the departure of U S Game Management Agent Leo Martin for Canada.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Wheeler Refuge Leo Martin U.S Canada Regina U. S

Senators Rally Behind Plews Pearson to Beat Indians 11-7

Albie Pearson and Herb Plews each collected four hits as the Washington Senators defeated the Cleveland Indians 11-7. The Senators totaled 16 hits with homers by Jim Lemon and Clint Courtney and built a 11-0 lead through five innings before Cleveland rallied. Pedro Ramos earned the win to move to 5-5. Indians pitchers struggled in spots, with Vic Power homering among five seventh inning hits.

Cleveland Albie Pearson Herb Plews Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Senators Jim Lemon Clint Courtney Cal McLish Don Ferrarese Jim Constable Washington Pearson Gary Bell Don Messi Indians Pedro Ramos Vic Power

Fridley Dominates SA Batting Sprint in Week

Jim Fridley surged to a .400 season mark with a .500 pace in the seven days ending June 18, lifting Nashville and leading a circuit that includes Dick Phillips and Sammy Meeks at .353 for Atlanta and others. Fridley also tops totals in bases and hits, while Les Peden and Mel Clark drive in runs as team averages rise across the league.

Atlanta Jim Fridley Big Nashville Howe Dick Phillips Sammy Meeks Chuck Coles Nashville New Orleans Russ Snyder Fridley Little Rock Rae Slider Bobby Durnbaugh New Orleans Pelicans Birmingham

Pipe Theft Hits Wingfoot Ball Field Water Supply

A 250 foot length of half inch copper pipe was stolen from Wingfoot baseball field depriving Little Leaguers of water at the facility. Little League officials urge return of the pipe to restore fountains at the field.

Wingfoot Baseball Field Little

Rain postpones finals at West Side Tennis Club

Rain again washed out the $15,000 tournament matches at Forest Hills. Promoter Jack Kramer said finals moved from Friday to Monday and would be re scheduled for Tuesday night. Saturdays program will be played Sunday and Sundays on Monday night.

West Side Tennis Club Jack Kramer

Cards Upset Braves 2 1 Behind Mizell Tight Pitching

Felix Mantilla hit a seventh inning homer for Milwaukee for its first hit and only run as St. Louis Cardinals edged the world champions 2 to 1 at County Stadium. Vinegar Bend Mizell won despite four hits allowed and Larry Jackson got the final outs. Mantilla homered for Milwaukee, Burdette took the loss.

Milwaukee Felix Mantilla Milwaukee Braves Vinegar Bend Mizell St. Louis Cardinals Mizell Larry Jackson San Francisco

Mays Set to Leave Hospital and Rejoin Giants

Willie Mays, star outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, will be released from a New York hospital Saturday after tests. He will rejoin teammates in Philadelphia. Despite fatigue, Mays still leads the National League with a .382 batting average and had played hurt recently.

San Francisco Giants Bill Rigney Rigney Giants Philly Philadelphia New York Willie Mays Mays Pittsburgh

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