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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
11
Barry MacKay of Dayton Ohio defeated Australian Neale Fraser in a Wimbledon quarter final to reach the semi finals against Rod Laver. The 6 foot 4 private, noted for thinking his way around the court, won 5-7 10-8 6-0 6-3 6-1.
Tom Hamilton, 53, resigns from Pittsburgh to head the four‑team AAWU, formed by California UCLA Southern California and Washington. He signs a five year contract around 20000 dollars yearly to run association affairs and promote intercollegiate athletics. Stanford may join the group later.
A dense listing from tee time to sign off outlines daily radio and television slots. Programs include Top Tunes, News Headlines, Album Time, Public Service features, sports, gospel shows, and market reports with multiple repeats and interleaved local segments.
A fragmented listing shows daily program blocks across WBRC TV Channel 4 WAPI Channel 3 and CHANNEL 1 educational net, detailing news, cartoons, game shows, dramas, and math lessons with times varying by day. The scan preserves a schedule-wide mix of entertainment, education, and sports segments.
Rear Admiral Hamilton, retired from the Navy in 1949, will discuss a new athletic leadership post with officials from member schools. He plans to base headquarters in San Francisco and has coached football while serving as Pitt director in 1951 and 1954. Dr Frank Kidner of California praises the appointment as a national figure in intercollegiate athletics.
The Braves defeated the Yankees 8 to 3 in an exhibition game at County Stadium with 30,554 fans. The Braves donated 100000 to their foundation for college scholarships while the Yankees allocated about 30000 to the New York Sand Lot Baseball fund. Mickey Mantle injured his right ankle but likely won’t miss AL action. Hank Aaron and Joe Adcock starred in pregame home run contest.
A new wing will add ten private rooms to Hartselle Hospital, boosting capacity to 40 beds. The 89 by 30 foot addition extends north from the existing building, with brick veneer walls and one hour fire rating. Each room includes baths, terrazzo floors, optional TVs, telephones, pillows radios, and nurse intercoms. Construction is by J. E. Johnson and Co. when complete, landscaping and adjacent lots are planned.
Ingemar Johansson said he will take the world heavyweight title back to Sweden after a Florida vacation. He promised not to retire after two more fights and declared his intention to remain a fighting champion as he arrived in Miami with his brother Rolf and fiancées.
Announcement reveals expansion of the Doctor's Clinic with two new doctors offices and an extension to the existing kitchen. Construction on the clinic will start in the fall while the kitchen project begins immediately. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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