Decatur Swim Team Clinches Second Meet Victory
Decatur defeated Jasper Friday night to remain undefeated, sweeping diving 52 to 13 and swimming 225 to 155. Winners included Sue Street and Max Blalock in diving, with numerous top placings across freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and relays featuring swimmers such as McLaughlin, Evans, Berrigan, Hurgeton, and Stanford across age groups 8 and under through 15-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Jasper
Sue Street
Max Blalock
Marianne Berrigan
Terry Mummert
Brenda Roper
Bill Hebding
Frestyle
McLaughlin
Evans
Banard
Malone
Jackson
Berrigan
Hurgeton
Giles
Dockery
Morgan
Roper
Stanford
Jones
Sidebotham
Butterfly
Harrison
McWhorter
Relys
Haigler
McClendon
Love
Aiello
Power
Kiel
Chemstrand and Prestolite Win City League Games
Chemstrand beat Worthington 9 to 5 while Prestolite defeated 3M 15 to 5 in City Softball League action. Worthington stranded 12 with seven errors as Murphy led with three hits. Archie Noy earned the win for Prestolite, while Dugger homered for Prestolite and Jones hit an inside the park homer for 3M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemstrand
Worthington
Prestolite
Doolers
Murphy
Gardner
Walker
K. Sharpe
Crowe
Melson
Birdyshaw
Earl Breeding
Dugger
Archie Noy
Thompson
Memorial Dr Baptist Triumphs In Church League Night
Memorial Dr Methodist defeated Flint Baptist 6-5 and First Baptist crushed 9th St Methodist 16-2 Friday night. Scott McClanahan earned the win for Memorial Dr with James Lee taking the loss. Herb Gay homered for Memorial Dr. In the First Baptist game Tatum started, four innings, Pennington relieved. Draper belted two homers and a double, Niper hit a homer and a triple. Looney was the losing pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Memorial Dr. Methodist
Scott McClanahan
Memorial Dr
James Lee
Herb Gay
St. First Baptist
Tatum
Pennington
Draper
Niper
Billy Don Looney
Indians and rivals clash in week standings
Standings show Indians facing Red Sox on Monday and Indians versus Tigers on Friday with 7 p.m. starts. Friday night Indians defeated the Yankees 4 to 2 as Joe Culver earned the win with 12 strikeouts and one hit allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Tigers
Yankees
Red Sox
Joe Culver
Bill Oliver
R. Quillen
T. Morris
R. Duncan
G. Smallwood
Laver Beats Emerson in London Tennis Tournament
Rod Laver, Wimbledon champion, defeated Roy Emerson 6 4 7 5 at Queen's Club to win the London Tennis Tournament, a major curtain raiser to Wimbledon. It was their 11th meeting since last autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rod Laver
Roy Emerson
Queen's Club
Laver
Elorde Retains World Crown In Close Split Decision
Flash Elorde of the Philippines wins a split decision over Auburn Copeland to defend his world junior lightweight title in Manila. Elorde weighs 130 pounds, Copeland 129 1/2, with a ninth round knockdown proving decisive. Referee Hernandez had 74-68 for Elorde. judges Quinzon 70-69 and Trinidad 69-69. The bout marked Elorde's fourth title defense as Copeland retires briefly for the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elorde
Copeland
Philippines
Felipe Hernandez
Alfredo Quinzon
Wences
Dixie land Golf Meet Opens Tuesday at Selma Country Club
The Dixie land Junior golf tournament for players 18 and under begins Tuesday at Selma Country Club with 153 entrants in five age brackets. Qualifying rounds determine 2 players per bracket for championship flights, then 4-hole finale. Mac McClendon of Montgomery is a top pre tournament contender, facing Richard Anthony and Wayne Downey for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Selma Country Club
Montgomery
Mac McClendon
Clanton
Birmingham
Alabama
Richard Anthony
Andalusia
Wayne Downey
Gadsden
Frosting works with corn syrup on boiled egg-white sugar mix
The corn syrup in a boiled egg-white and sugar frosting helps prevent a dry sugary crust after application on cake, keeping the glaze moist and pliable.
Harold Johnson Wins Remains Lightweight Title In Berlin
Harold Johnson retained the world light heavyweight title by outpointing Gustav Scholz in 15 rounds at Berlin's Olympic Stadium before 35,000. Johnson held edge with sharp lefts and body work, no knockdowns, Johnson 172½ pounds to Scholz 171, official AP tally eight rounds to Scholz three with four even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Harold Johnson
West Germany
Gustav Scholz
Olympic Stadium
Johnson
Scholz
Bowling Results Display Seasonal League Scores and Highs
The weekly bowling results list teams and standouts across games and series. High team, individual, and average figures include Wiggly 4 State Farm 6 Pruetta Used Car Parts 2 Logan Real Estate 2 and Nicholson Ford 2 with top performers such as Joann Prince Peggy Martin Bobbie Lee S Teague S Warren and M Thompson, across men and women categories with multiple 3 and 4 game series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm
Pruetta
Logan Real Estate & Ins
Nicholson Ford
No Way Cleaners
Ew Wiggly
Bobbie Lee
Peggy Martin
Sue Teague
Joann Prince
Peggey Martin
Ley
Nu Way Cleaners
Pruetts
Logans Real
Wednesday 3 Man League Standings at Decatur Bowling Center
Decatur bowling league standings show Fuller No 2 and Bi Brothers tied for top with 2 0 records. Moose Lodge No 24 Merita Bread and Fuller No 23 Moose Lodge No 1 Mavericks Slow Starters Ten Pins Elm City U S A posted various game and series highs and individual scores including L Turner 235 I Maurer 207 and T Whitehead 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Fuller
Bi Brothers
Moose Lodge
Merita Bread
Elm City U.S.A
Ten Pins
L. Turner
I. Maurer
T. Whitehead
TEAM
Elm City USA
Mavricks
Big Brother Moose Lodge
Local Bowling Scores and Standings Across Leagues
Noland Co leads off a crowded scoreboard with 2 2 ties and split results including Pace’s Texaco and Sodbusters. Individual marks highlight Thornhill Moore Horsley in Ind High, J Pruett and Latham in high games, and Bagwell Pruett atop averages as Yellow Laners dominate team series. Mentions include Bee Wees Scrappers and Pin Laners for weekly results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noland Co
Army Reserve
F & H Fishiers
Pace
Texaco
Ind
R. Thornhill
H. Moore
G. Horsley
J. Barbin
R. Mooneyham
J. Motes
J. Pruett
F. Latham
E. Bagwell
E. Latham
C. King
the Markers
Red Sox Win In LI Action
The Red Sox beat the Orioles 3-0 in Little League action. Winning pitcher Mike Hogan allowed four hits with nine strikeouts. Gary Lynn and Ronnie Atkins each had two hits, including a home run by Lynn. Hess had two hits for Baltimore, while Pressnell took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
Orioles
Mike Hogan
Gary Lynn
Ronnie Atkins
Hess
Pressnell
Bowling scoring summary from Brick Layers league night
Toms Potato Chips defeated Days Grocery 6 to 4 while Universal Const. beat C and S Grocery 4 to 0. Brick Layers won high team game with 827 and high team series 2365 for C S Grocery. Indiv players J Newbourn 225 and 580 series led, followed by F Partlow 202, L E Shaneyfelt 200, J Bagley 511 and B Townsend 511.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Layers
C & S Groc
J. Newbourn
F. Partlow
L. E. Shaneyfelt
J. Bagley
B. Townsend
Indiana High School Bowling League Scores Report
Individual high averages and game totals from the Indiana High League show M Kennedy 613 series and B Pirtle 663 top the list, with top averages Meguiar 194 and Pirtle 183. Team standings include Thrillers nine wins and Kings Cleaners four, Gulf Super Service leading in high game with 849 and Kings Cleaners 2259 high team series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutter Rats
Raiders Ee
Long-John-Turner If
Enone
KOK
Ems
Ind
L. Cole
B. Pirtle
B. Hogan
Mitchell
L. Sanders
Albritton-Taylor
Hornets
Coasters
Gals & Pals
Kings Cleaners
Thrillers
Cannon Balls
Yankee Clippers
Ups & Downs
Colfax Cats
Gulf Super ‘Service
Road Runners
Jay Cees
Bc's
M & M1
Mp’s
Flintstones
Watkins-Moore
M. King
J. Pruett
D. Morgan
P. Harris
B. Scruggs
L. Wilhite
C. Turner
W. Taylor
B. Ayers
D. Harris
Fr. Perry
Jay-Cees
Kings Cleaners Gulf Super Service
Watkins-Moore Eenee
Vf Bh Hornets
Ao Gals & Pals
M& M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gann
Blalock
Correll
Owens
Stutts
Prestwood
Craig
Branum
Turner
Thomas
Fisher
Chemstrand Prestolite
Worthington Worthington
Joe Hagler
Royal Tire Service
Lee St. N.E
A.R.A
Oceanside
West Moulton Sr
Colt League
The
Mike Callahan
Rita Bentley
Lorna Cawthorn
Miss Bentley
Justine Bricka
St. Louis
Australia
Margaret Smith
Darlene Hard
Montebello
Calif
Maria Bueno
Brazil
Dixieland Golf Meet
Roly Polies
S. Wallace
S. Warren
C. Namie
B. Anderson
FE. Wallace
R. Parker
C. Fowler
D. Lecroix
M. Thompson
J. Winton
C. Allen
D. Cagle
Pin Pals
Raiders
Pin Busters
Alleybums
Tee Tots
Fire Bails
Wildcats
Pin Killers
Alleycats
Wild
Eagies
Wi-Ba-Ki
Long-John.Turner
Keglers
Co. Turner
B. Perry
J. Johns
D. Perry
PD. Perry
J. Babis
J. Howell
J. Pannell
J. Thompson
J. Ackley
John Taylor
Betsy Anderson
Bob Evans
Peggy Fite
Fe Co Ce
Wiicnen Pemniniiniinn
Bb&t
Ward
Tom Cats
Valley Builders
the Clan
Gote M & W Teers & Foreballe
Big Four
Jets
Die Tuefele
Freda Perry
Nora Turner
Debie Perry
Carel Thomas
Don Perry
Mike Turner
Barbara White
Dean Pitts
Sarah Loggins
Ruth G. Jones
Perrylanes
Ledbusters
Eeeens
Wee Menen
Ewe
Lyons Electric
Emems Army Reserve
Rainbow League
Coca Cola
PET
Second Ave
Dial EL
Sundown Rollers
BB & T
Tennessee Valley Flight Service
Mation
Piper Aircraft Sales and Service
Tennessee Valley
PLAID
Ensist
Naren
2Nd St. S.W
Laundry & Cleaners
Hartselle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!