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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

11

Goodin White With Indians Open 1952 Baseball Schedule

Decatur hosts Florence State Lions at Legion Field Saturday at 8:00 marking the start of the 1952 season. Manager Red Caudill contemplates opening pitcher while Lester White and Charlie Goodin join the squad.

Decatur Indians Florence State Lions Legion Field Red Caudill Chargers Caudill Florence State Decatur Pulaski Huntsville Parkers Huntsville Boosters Bob McNelly Lester White Charlie Goodin White Cullman Indians Goodin MccNelly Lawrenceburg Florence Bill Freeman Freeman

MLB Stat Leaders and Standings Highlights

Summary of top players across leagues with leading batting averages home runs and RBIs. Delsing Baker Rosen Simpson DiMaggio Throneberry Avila Rizzuto Rivera Henry Cain Kluszewski Sauer Baumholtz Adams Pafko Mathews Sauer Jethroe Staley Maglie noted for standout marks in 1940s era box scores.

Delsing St. Louis Baker Washington Rosen Cleveland Dropo Boston Simpson Wertz Detroit DiMaggio Throneberry Avila Rizzuto New York Rivera Robinson Brooklyn Lowrey Edwards Cincinnati Kluszewski Sauer Chicago Baumholtz Adams Pafko Mathews Jethroe Staley Maglie

Faulk Faces Riley in So Amateur Semifinal

In Savannah Georgia Mary Lena Faulk from Thomasville advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Southern Amateur Golf Tournament by defeating Mary Ann Villegas of New Orleans 7 and 5 in second round play. Defending champion Polly Riley from Fort Worth Texas beat Georgia Darby of Atlanta 6 and 4 as Bee McWane of Birmingham eliminated Jo Ann Whitaker and Jo Ann Prentice fell to McWane.

Savannah Mary Lena Faulk Polly Riley Miss Faulk Thomasville Mary Ann Villegas New Orleans Ft. Worth Tex Georgia Darby Atlanta Birmingham Bee MecWane Betty Rowland Lexington Miss McWane Jo Ann Whitaker Winter Haven Fla Betty Jo Ann Prentice Maurice Glick Baltimore Marnie Polk Chattanooga Glick Miss Polk

Baseball Scores From The NOR and PACIFIC COAST Leagues

NOR League Southern Association results include Mobile 8 beat Atlanta 7 in 10 innings, Birmingham 8 over New Orleans 0, Memphis 5 over Chattanooga 1, Little Rock 6 over Nashville 5. Pacific Coast: San Diego 1 over Sacramento 0, Portland 4 over Seattle 3, San Francisco 10 over Hollywood 7, Los Angeles at Oakland postponed.

Southern Association Mobile Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Memphis Chattanooga Little Rock Nashville Pacific Coast San Diego Sacramento Portland Seattle San Francisco Hollywood Los Angeles Oakland Southern Association Mobile

Hockey scores from international and regional games

Montreal defeated Ottawa 3 to 1 while Rochester 5 Toronto 2 Syracuse 4 Springfield 1 and Baltimore 4 Buffalo 3 were reported across ten innings as the slate of results.

International Montreal Ottawa Rochester Toronto Syracuse Springfield Baltimore Buffalo

Baseball scores from American Association games

Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 5 to 4 and St Paul won 8 to 3 over Louisville. Columbus routed Kansas City 4 to 3 while Milwaukee at Toledo was postponed across the 14 innings played.

American Association Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo

Texas Scores Road Wins In Regional Playoffs

The Dallas 4 Beaumont 2 and Shreveport 5 Fort Worth 4 games concluded with Dallas and Shreveport victory margins. Houston 7 Oklahoma City 8 and San Antonio 5 Tulsa 3 results showed close regional action with Fort Worth and Oklahoma City dominant in key showdowns.

Texas Dallas Beaumont Shreveport Fort Worth San Antonio Tulsa Oklahoma City Houston

Atlantic recap shows Charleston edge Montgomery in 10 innings

Baseball scores from the South Atlantic and Alabama Florida leagues report Charleston defeating Montgomery 2 to 1 in ten innings. Macon beat Savannah 7 to 2. Augusta won 4 to 3 over Jacksonville. Columbus triumphed 6 to 3 against Columbia. In Alabama Florida play, Dothan edged Panama City 7 to 6, Eufaula won 9 to 4 over Enterprise, and Ozark defeated Headland 7 to 5.

South Atlantic Charleston Montgomery Macon Savannah Augusta Jacksonville Columbus Columbia Alabama-Florida Dothan Panama City Eufaula Enterprise Ozark Headland

Local Scores Report Big Thomasville Victory

Thomasville defeated Waycross 9 to 0 while Valdosta upset Moultrie 21 to 7 and Brunswick beat Tifton 9 to 4 in a trio of high school football results.

Thomasville Waycross Valdosta Moultrie Brunswick Tifton

15 363 Come Out To See Jacksonville 15 363

The Savannah crowd watched rival teams in the South Atlantic League fight in a 7 2 Macon win on 16 hits. John Longgood collided with John Smith in a run down, umpires kept peace, and Columbia and Montgomery lost tightening the standings.

Savannah Indians Macon Johnny Longgood John Smith Columbia Montgomery Columbus Charleston Augusta Jacksonville Bill Brown Ross Passineau Arthur Murray John Walter Oran Davis Walter Davis Lew Davis

Womanless Wedding to Be Presented in Courtland

A womanless wedding will be presented at Courtland school on Monday night May 12. Participants include bride Boots Gilchrist groom Brendon McGowan preacher Stanley Kracke and family members Harris Pippen Fred Ashford William Toms C. T. Happer with maid of honor to be named.

Courtland Boots Gilchrist Brendon McGowan Stanley Kracke Harris Pippen Fred Ashford William Toms C. T. Happer

Faulkner Eyes Greenbrier Open Victory

British Open champion Max Faulkner predicts the Greenbrier Open at the White Course in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia will require sub par scoring. He notes the par 70 layout offers two strong nines with fast greens similar to English courses and says this first visit excites him.

W. Va Max Faulkner Faulkner England

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings

A mix of visits and social events from Decatur and nearby towns lists numerous individuals and families such as Stuart Blythe, bridesmaids, and various cousins and aunts. The report mentions church events, hospital visits in Nashville, Florence social calls, and weekend guests, ending with a codfish fact.

Senators Rally Behind Ex-Yankees In Six-Game Win Streak

Senators powered by Washington newcomers Jensen Wilson and Spec Shea beat Detroit 6-2 as Sid Hudson held the line. Across the league, Yank rivals faltered with Garcia and Kellner delivering solid wins and Maglie extending his scoreless streak for the Giants.

Bucky Harris Yankee Washington Yankees Jackie Jensen Archie Wilson Spec Shea Irv Noren New York Wilson Jensen Shea Senators Detroit Sid Hudson Yanks Cleveland Yankee Stadium Mike Garcia Indians Boston Red Sox Chicago Bill Henry Philadelphia Alex Kellner St. Louis Browns Earl Harrist Eddie Joost Kellner Harrist Brooklyn Johnny Rutherford Cincinnati St. Paul Chris van Cuyk Leo Durocher Eddie Stanky Durocher New York Giant Sal Maglie Larry Jansen Stanky St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Maglie Peanuts Lowrey Sal Wally Westlake Enos Slaughter Jansen Slaughter Leo Barber Sally Hemus Howie Pollet Pittsburgh Phillies

Weaving Among the Earliest Human Crafts

A brief note states weaving is among the earliest crafts practiced by humankind, suggesting its roots in ancient manufacture and daily life. The idea highlights weaving as a foundational skill observed across early cultures.

Three Straight Homers by Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio hit three consecutive homers in a 6 5 Yankees win over the Indians at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. He connected off Bob Feller and Bob Muncrief, drove in all six runs, and described the day as a major thrill.

Frank Eckap New York Joe DiMaggio Yankees Indians Cleveland Municipal Stadium Bill Veeck Bob Feller DiMaggio Tommy Henrich Henrich Charlie Keller Feller Bob Muncrief Washington Griffith Stadium Allie Reynolds Joe Page Pat Seerey Ed Robinson Yogi Berra

Schedule of Today’s Major League Baseball Games

The card lists today’s games: American matchups Detroit at Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, New York at St. Louis, plus Mobile at Atlanta, New Orleans at Birmingham, Nashville at Little Rock, and Chattanooga at Memphis.

National Brooklyn Eree New York Chicago Cincinnati Sa St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Southern Association Mobile Chattanooga New Orleans Atlanta Noome Birmingham Nashville Little Rock Memphis Detroit Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh

Baseball scores puzzle from Brooklyn and New York games

Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 4 and New York defeated St Louis 3 to 1 while Pittsburgh rolled over Philadelphia 5 to 1 in night games. Numerous teams posted results highlighting tight finishes and decisive wins.

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Florida champ Hall Withdraws From High Jump In Dual Meet

A pulled muscle sidelined Florida star J. Pappa Hall from the high jump in the dual meet against Georgia. He competed in the shot put but did not place as Boston at Chicago faced postponement due to cold conditions.

Florida J. (Pappa) Hall Georgia

Baseball scores from night games in three leagues

The card notes several scores from night games: Cleveland beat New York 7 to 2, Boston defeated Chicago 7 to 2, Washington won over Detroit 6 to 2, and Philadelphia edged St. Louis 1 to 0.

Barons Triumph Over New Orleans 6-0 in SA Baseball

Memphis righthander Woody Rich pitched well though yielding three hits after seven and a third innings. Marv Rackley hit a grand slam for Birmingham in a 6-0 win over New Orleans. Umpire Roy ejected Pelican manager Murtaugh after a heated exchange at home plate.

Woody Rich Danny Murtaugh Rich Murtaugh Chattanooga Memphis Marv Rackley Birmingham New Orleans Pelican Paul Roy Roy Rackley Little Rock Nashville Rance Pless Billy Antonello Mobile Atlanta

Pasteeth Dental Powder Advertises Stability

An old advertisement promotes PASTEETH powder to secure slipping false teeth. It claims teeth stay firmer during talking eating laughing and sneezing and promises added comfort without a gummy taste. Available at drug stores.

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