Decatur Ladies Bowling Team Heads to California
Five local women Bran Bagwell Evelyn Latham Wilma Markham Dorothy Price and Betty Landers depart for a San Francisco women's bowling tournament sponsored by H. Ryans after winning Huntsville Thursday Night Ladies League with 84 28 record and ten trophies including five first place awards. They will mix sightseeing in Grand Canyon and Las Vegas with the event and return with hopes of national success.
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Salvation Army Has Four Million Recruits Worldwide
The Salvation Army reports about 4 million recruits serving in its missions across the globe. The figure highlights the organization's expansive network and clerical support.
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Outfielder Chuck Coles Takes SA Batting Lead
Nashville outfielder Chuck Coles tops league batting with .422 through May 7, per Howe News Bureau. Meeks and Barmes follow at .416 and .410 while Marv Melton sits at .367 and Andy Frazier at .355 for Mobile and Atlanta affiliations.
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Bob Hartman
Grandfather Walks 3500 Miles Toward Miami Beach
Regina dispatch notes Walking John Fry a 65 year old grandfather from Lindon Nebraska plans a 3500 mile trek to Miami Beach Florida aiming for December 5 arrival. The Swiss born man previously walked from New York to Mexico in 1954 marking a long distance walking record.
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Pirates Slug Way To 14 4 Win Over Phils
Pittsburgh pitcher Vernon Law pitched a complete game for the Pirates as they routed Philadelphia 14 to 4. The Pirates built a five run first inning surge and had 15 hits with every starter except Dick Groat collecting a hit. Bill Mazeroski hit his third and fourth home runs of the season while Ray Semproch took the loss after not lasting the first inning.
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16 New Cars To Be Displayed At Indianapolis Race
Indianapolis race event will feature 16 new cars shown in a parade around the track before time trials for the 500 Mile Race on May 30. Speedway owner Anton Hulman announced the winner’s prize a new convertible purchased by him to be used on the pace lap and then awarded.
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Tony) Hulman
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Hogan Snead To Match Strokes In Festival Clash
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead will meet again in competition at the Sam Snead Festival in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia starting Thursday. Hogan returns for a rare event this year aside from the Masters and Open while Snead has placed in the top two or three in most recent outings.
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Auburn National Champs Posed To Repeat As SEC Champions
Auburn dominant in Birmingham News SEC poll receiving 11 first ballot votes across 12 teams. Tigers lead with 11442 points. Mississippi 103%, Miss. State 93. Tennessee 88. Ga Tech 87. Jerry Wilson tops 1958 all SEC. several Auburn teammates named on pre season first team.
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Musial Plans Record Party If 3000th Hit Comes
Stan Musial aims to celebrate with a party after Sunday’s doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs even if he does not reach the 3000 hit mark during the three remaining games. He prefers to celebrate at home and the Cardinals head to Chicago Monday.
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U S Team Praises Russian Fans After Foreign Tour
The United States men basketball team praised Russian spectators for sportsmanship after a tour in Russia. Coach Warren Womble of the Peoria Cats noted smoother American balls could have increased scoring by 15 to 20 points, but players adapted as crowds applauded their plays.
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Hazle Released From Hospital After Concussion
Milwaukee Brave outfielder Bob Hazle was released from Jewish Hospital in St Louis after fully recovering from a concussion after being hit near the right ear by a Larry Jack fastball. Hazle will fly home to Milwaukee.
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