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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1957

Page

10

Roberts Shuts Down Cubs In 4-2 Phillies Win

Robin Roberts pitched a three hitter striking out 13 as the Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2. Dale Long homered and added a single while Lee Walls hit a triple. Longest strikeout total of Roberts nine year career, with one walk.

Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Dale Long Lee Walls Roberts Milwaukee Braves Chicago White Sox Braves Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati New York Giants Walter Dropo White Sox Washington New York Yankees Boston Kansas City Detroit Tigers Red Sox Gene Baker del Crandall Danny O’connell Henry Aaron O'Connell Don Blasingame Eddie Miksis St Louis Herm Wehmeier Don Hoak

Ten Horses Await Call For Derby

The Louisville crowd focuses on Churchill Downs where ten three year olds prepare for the Kentucky Derby. Gen. Duke's participation remains uncertain amid a bruised hoof and possible blind quarter, while Bold Ruler and Iron Liege loom as strong contenders with Eddie Arcaro riding the favorite Ruler.

Orlo Robertson Louisville Ohio River City Churchill Downs Calumet Farm Gen. Duke Jimmy Jones Jones Clifford Lussky Federal Hill Bull Lea Calumet Wheatley Stable Bold Ruler Florida Needles Calumet Ace Iron Liege Ruler America Eddie Arcaro Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Whirlaway Travis M. Kerr Round Table Buddy Carter John Applebaum

Baseball standings and results across the major leagues

Standings and Thursday results from the American League National League and Southern and International leagues include Chicago Washington Detroit New York Kansas City Baltimore Cleveland Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and Brooklyn with scores 6 1 7 5 3 1 9 7 and 8 5 plus schedule notes and rain games. The United States Forest Service timber note appears at the end.

Chicage Ice New York Cleveland Kansas Baltimore Detroit Washington A Chicago Washington Boster Kansas City Milwaukee Brooklyn St. Louis's Cincinnati Philadelphia Sciensiciais Fo Pittsburgh Wits Chicago Ie Thursdy Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Columbus Buffalo Havana Montreal Richmond Rochester Miami Toronto

Barons Edge Braves in 11th 4 to 3 in Southern League

New Orleans defeated Birmingham 4 to 3 in 11 innings as Dan Prentice scored on a single in the 11th. George Brunet and Hy Cohen each hurled strong games for Little Rock and Memphis respectively, while Atlanta’s Carl Thomas no hit the Crackers into the 9th.

Southern Association Memphis Os Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Mobile Atlanta New Orleans Associated Press Carl Thomas Thomas Bears George Brunet Southpaw Dick Stigman Stigman Vidana Georgia State Hy Cohen Cohen Dan Prentice Steven Kraly Barons Birming

County League Baseball Action Saturday

Four County League teams play non league games at Bates Field and Legion Field. Decatur Red Birds meet Bates, Bates faces Caddo, and Decatur hosts Flint versus Athens College at Legion Field. Games start 1 PM with free admission.

Bates Field Decatur Redbirds Bates Caddo Legion Field Decatur Flint Athens College

Mig Beats Grounder in Fifth Inning

In a key moment, Mig beat out a grounder for an infield single during the fifth inning, keeping the rally alive and contributing to the team's scoring chances.

Mig

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