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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1957
Page
14
A previous Daily piece sparked mixed reactions as farmers and some fishermen debated property damage. The editor explains the stance blames guilty parties, not all fishermen, and urges better cooperation to avoid stricter land access and lost fishing spots.
A call to readers to protect fish and game from illegal telephoning and related harming acts. The article urges stronger laws and higher penalties, including a $200 minimum fine and jail for repeat offenders, and advocates banning old battery telephones and restricting phone sales. It stresses citizen cooperation and court action to curb violations.
The Fargo brothers Jack and Don defend their world tag team title against Nick Carter and Tony Martin this Wednesday at the Decatur National Guard Armory. A second bout features Miss Verne Bottoms vs Miss Penny Banner. The show starts at 8 15 with two out of three falls and one hour time limit.
Iron Liege edged Gallant Man by a nose to win the Kentucky Derby amid a 100000 crowd. Gallant Man finished second with Round Table third as Willie Hartack claimed his first Derby victory for Calumet Farm. Gen Duke's withdrawal due to a hoof injury altered the field and futures, with Bold Ruler finishing fourth.
Billy Wells struck out 12 in a stellar pitching from the Raiders as they defeated Falkville 13-3 in a rain delayed completion. Decatur had nine hits while Nuby hit a Falkville homer and Wells Peebles Crowe each had two hits.
Leo Durocher urges quick responses on NBC Saturday baseball telecasts to avoid second guessing. He wants the chance to call the play before the pitch and keeps his remarks concise during the game.
Former Giants manager Leo Durocher explains his transition to NBC baseball telecasts. He emphasizes minimal narration, personal knowledge of players, and staying true to on field action. He recalls retirement aims to spend time with wife Laraine Day and prefers remaining in the broadcast booth rather than wearing a uniform for pay.
Four players Bayer Higgins January and Vossler had their suspensions reduced to 90 days probation with a $200 fine by PGA official Ed Carter after admitting guilt in the Kentucky Derby Open incident. They may play Colonial National Invitation as it is not PGA sponsored. Carter expects future penalties to favor fines over suspensions to protect sponsors.
The Corsican brothers claim the top bout as Jack weighs 220 pounds and Don 222 pounds, both from North Carolina. Carter from Oneonta Alabama weighs 230, his partner Martin from New York City 220, in Martin's first local appearance. Miss Banner from St Louis 149 faces Miss Bottoms of Nashville, who is one pound lighter.
Cincinnati recovered from Antonelli's early shutout to score five runs in the eighth inning Sunday, beating the New York Giants 5-2. Johnny Temple and Wally Post sparked the rally with singles, Frank Robinson delivered the tying hit, and Art Schulz drove in two with a double.
The White Sox girls softball team will face Austinville Girls Monday at 7 30 p m in a practice game at West Town Park. Coach Shady Terry says all White Sox players should arrive by 7 15 p m.
Snapshot of today’s pro and minor league games with matchups across the National League American and Southern and South Atlantic leagues including Milwaukee Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta New Orleans Augusta Macon Knoxville Jacksonville Savannah Charlotte and more.
In Tuscaloosa on May 4, Alabama routed Vanderbilt 7 to 1 in the first game of a twin bill to boost its bid in the SEC western baseball race. Vanderbilt won the second game 3 to 1, damping the day’s ending in a watered down finish.
May 4 in Athens Georgia Tech pitcher Bud Blemker allowed only 2 hits as Georgia Tech beat Georgia 3 to 0 to win the Eastern Division baseball championship in the SEC. The seven inning game was the first of a doubleheader and gave Tech a 13 2 season mark. Auburn with a 10 3 record and two games left cannot overtake Tech.
Alabama's track team won its third dual meet in four days, defeating Mississippi State by 4 and one third to 48 and two thirds. Alabama captured 11 of 15 first places.
Decatur junior baseball meets Mooresville Bel Mina Monday while Raid er B faces Falkville Thursday. Decatur A plays Trinity Tuesday and Cotaco Friday. Last year's Elks Softball gains Pat's Freezette sponsorship by C. C. Patterson with new uniforms. ex-Decatur Indian. Delano Park hosts two City League softball games Tuesday with Chemstrand versus Thiokol at 7 PM and Pat's Frezette versus Thiokol at 8 30 PM. McClanahan urges return of last season’s Elks uniforms. four or five remain.
Auburn and Florida split a home doubleheader with Florida winning 2-1 on Bernie Parrish’s two run homer in the fourth and Auburn taking the nightcap 7-5 on Jackie Burkett’s 12th inning homer with a man on. Calhoun of Atlanta junior won the high hurdles in 14.6 and the low hurdles in 23.9 as Auburn clocked eight first places in a meet with no relays.
Ernest Com of Mobile's McGill High School defeated Billy McWilliams of Selma's A. G. Parrish High to win the Alabama Jaycee high school singles title today in Sylacauga.
Pete Calhoun and Ellsworth Richter led Auburn to an 89 37 win against Georgia Tech. Richter, a Birmingham senior and defending SEC champion, won the two mile in 9 50.5, breaking the Auburn Tech dual meet record previously 9 51 5.
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