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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1957

Page

11

Lemon and Tribe Dominate Senators 7-1 in Big Fourth

Bob Lemon worked five hits allowed as Cleveland erupted for six runs in the fourth inning to beat the Washington Senators 7-1. Lou Berberet drove in a run for Washington, while Rocky Colavito, Gene Woodling and Dick Brown led the Indians with key hits as Milo Pascual was relieved after the big inning. Roy Sievers doubled and had two singles for the Senators in a losing effort.

Washington Bob Lemon Cleveland Lou Berberet Pete Runnels Senators Camilo Pascual Rocky Colavito Gene Woodling Pascual Dick Brown Dick Hyde Indians Larry Raines Chico Carrasquel Woodling Roy Sievers Lemon

Redlegs win after late homer binge against Pirates

Cincinnati Redlegs beat Pittsburgh 6 3 after Wally Post hit a joiner homer in the 11th, with earlier Cincinnati homers by Hoak Crowe and Robinson. Pirates also homered by Clemente Mazeroski as rain halted play twice. Brooks Lawrence earned the win and Bob Purkey took the loss.

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Indians rally as Smith Raines and Carras pace offense

Winning his fifth of nine decisions this season, he struck out four. Al Smith, Raines and Carras each added two hits for the Indians.

al Smith Raines Carrasquel Indians

Salary Sheets For Majors Are Turned In

Major league financial statements filed with a House subcommittee show the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers leading both leagues in player salaries for 1956. The figures also reflect club officer pay and net income before taxes, as the antitrust inquiry weighs potential legislation affecting baseball.

Whitney Shoemaker Washington House New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees Brooklyn House Antitrust Committee Supreme Court Yanks Dodger Walt Alston Yank Dodgers New York Milwaukee Braves Wight

Stock Market Sets Back After Five Month Slide

New York traders faced a sharp weekly loss seen as the worst in five months. The NYSE declines total about 5.83 billion dollars from the market value of around 228 billion, marking a drop of just under 3 percent amid tight credit and inflation fighting.

New York New York Stock Exchange Humphrey Middle East

Notable stock index falls below 1957 high after May dip

The index dropped to $181.40, below the January 4 1957 high of $182.00 and the May 9 breach. After a period of rising peaks, the high was $186.40 reached on June 13, marking the summer peak before subsequent moves.

Rademacher to Meet Patterson in August Title Fight

Columbus native Pete Rademacher world Olympic heavyweight champion signs for a 15 round title bout with Floyd Patterson in Seattle during the week of August. The $250000 guaranteed fight will be televised nationwide and training camps set in Lake Huston and Seattle as Patterson defends again against Tommy Jackson in New York.

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Giammalva Moves In NCAA Tourney

Sam Giammalva of Texas won a semifinal in Salt Lake City, overcoming Art Andrews Iowa 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 to reach the final against second seed Barry MacKay Michigan. In doubles, Tulane’s Henry-Holmberg defeated Sawyer-Vickery. MacKay-Potter beat Giammalva-Keeton to reach the final.

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Jorgensen to face Cadilli in July 16 title bout

Port Arthur featherweight Paul Jorgensen the world seventh ranked will meet Gil Cadilli of San Francisco in a 10 round bout at Sabine Athletic Club staged at the baseball stadium. Jorgensen holds a 56 4 1 record while Cadilli recently dropped from the top ten after losses to Chestnut Moore.

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