Goodyear Field Naming Sparks Little League Dispute
Decatur Little League faced criticism over a published recap of a Board meeting where action was taken on naming the field in memory of Pop Oliver. The story quoted disputed passages. officials say the Board had authority but deferred to Goodyear’s request to name Wingfoot Field.
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Naming of Goodyear Field Sparks Minor Board Friction
The Decatur Little League naming dispute with Goodyear caused light criticism and confusion. Board members deny a hard push to name the field for Oliver and fear publicity could jeopardize the Goodyear lease while urging open discussion without hush hush attitudes.
Controversy Over Naming Decatur Field Sparks Publicity Clash
A local debate over naming the field drew mixed views from readers. The column explains printing opinions and letters while noting no campaign existed and apologizes for any hurt feelings, urging caution in future Little League publicity.
Softball Field Named In Honor Of Pop Oliver
The corner of Magnolia and 16th Ave will bear the Pop Oliver Memorial Field honoring the late recreation leader from the Salvation Army and City. The park improvements include lighting and a modern wire system, with Elliott noting the Park and Recreation Board’s official approval of the name.
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Title Bout On Armory Program
A championship wrestling match is set for Thursday at the Armory. Southern Heavyweight Champion Fred Blassie defends the title against Don McGee from Nashville. The card opens at 8 15 with a best two of three falls bout.
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Colts Delayed Look At Glenn Turner Set for May 5
The article notes Glenn Turner, drafted by the Colts in 1954, later entered the Air Force and will be evaluated for next season. Turner, 24, played for Georgia Tech and appeared in Sugar Bowl appearances, earning All Southeastern Conference honors in 1953.
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Wolverine Elks Softball Clash Set At Delano Park
Scott McClanahan manager of the Elks said Saturday the team will play Wolverine Tuesday night at 7 30 at Delano Park. He urged all Elk players to attend the game. Both clubs are in the City Softball league which will open soon.
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Girls' League Softball Schedule Opens Week Play
The Girls Softball League announces matchups for the week with Austinville facing White Sox and Jets meeting Chemstrand at West Town Field on Monday. Thursday features Chemstrand vs Austinville and White Sox vs Mutual at Delano Park. Saturday night at Delano Park White Sox play Huntsville in a 7 30 doubleheader.
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Sailor Escapes Injury in Indy Test Crash
Buddy Cagle, 25, Tulsa sailor, escaped injury in a minor crash during the third phase of his 500 mile Memorial Day auto race driver's test in Indianapolis. His Central Excavating Special suffered a broken left front wheel after the high speed incident.
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Needles Wins Derby By Half Length At Churchill Downs
Needles defeats Calumet Farm's Fabius by a half length in the 82nd Kentucky Derby run in sunny 8 degree weather at Churchill Downs. Jockey Dave Erb guides Needles to a 2 03 2 5 mile and a quarter, earning $123,450 and immortality for a Florida bred colt trained by Hugh Fontaine.
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Falkville Edges Raiders in Ten Inning Baseball Thriller
Falkville turned a six-run deficit into a 7 6 extra inning win over Decatur in 10 frames. Cecil Williams delivered the deciding run in the 10th after Dunlap stole second and Bobby Alford advanced Wil to reach base.
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Indians Edge Orioles 2 To 1
Cleveland defeated Baltimore 2 to 1 as Jim Hegan delivered a ninth inning double to score Al Rosen after Don Ferrarese struck out 13 in his first start for the Orioles. Ferrarese fanned all Indians except Hegan, surprising in his debut.
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Redlegs Rally To Beat Pirates 7 6 In Nine
Cincinnati falls behind three times as Cus Bell leads off the ninth with a single to score Rocky Bridges. Wally Post and Joe Nuxhall homer earlier. Frank Robinson drives in three with a eighth inning shot. Ted Kluszewski ties late with a ninth inning blast after benched stint.
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Injury Report From Toledo Midget Car Race Incident
A midget car race crash in Toledo Ohio left driver Cagle badly injured after the car slid 546 feet down the southeast turn and 101 feet backward into the inside guard rail. The incident followed a spin and is noted as a severe accident from last year.
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Wildcats Take Limestone Title
West Limestone Wildcats crushed Elkmont 23 to 1 to win the Limestone County prep baseball title. Tommie Smith allowed one hit with nine strikeouts in five innings, while West Limestone collected twelve hits and scored in the fifth and sixth innings.
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Smith
Wade Bates
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McGraw
Landy Edged by Bailey in Epic Four Minute Mile
World record holder John Landy was defeated by fellow Australian Jim Bailey who ran 3:58.6 to beat Landy 3:58.7 in a landmark mile at Memo and UCLA meet. The crowd of 40,000 witnessed the first US sub four minute mile by two runners in the same race, breaking Wes Santee’s 5:00.5 American record and challenging Landy’s 3:58 world mark.
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Commodores Triumph 11-5 Over Alabama in SEC Clash
Vanderbilt beat Alabama 11-5 to split a two game series in Nashville. Alabama led with a big final inning four runs sparked by Jack Rubberson's bases loaded homer for his first hit of the series. Truett Bayles pitched solidly for Vanderbilt before leaving with two outs in the ninth.
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Lon Spurrier Sets Pace in San Francisco Olympic Trials
Lon Spurrier of the San Francisco Olympic team posted solid form as the temperature hovered near 70 degrees and a 6 mile per hour wind influenced conditions.
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