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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

6

Runaway Redlegs Win 2 From Cubs

Cincinnati’s Frank Robinson, National League Rookie of the Year in 1956, extends a 12 game hitting streak and hits .452 during the stretch as the Reds win 7-5 and 7-1 at Chicago. Teammate Birdie Tebbetts helps with a late homer, while Don Gross and Raul Sanchez secure the wins. Milwaukee, Brooklyn, and New York also post splits or wins as Hank Aaron and Mantle homer to pace their teams.

Frank Robinson Ted Kluszewski Redlegs Cincinnati Birdie Tebbetts Robinson Reds Chicago Tebbetts Hal Jeffcoat Art Fowler Raul Sanchez Wally Post Don Hoak Don Gross

Heiress Hetty Green Inherits Large Fortune at 21

Hetty Green becomes one of the wealthiest American women after inheriting seven and a half million dollars at age 21. Her family wealth places her among the era's financial elite.

Hetty Green United States

Fatal Mille Miglia Crash Kills 13 and Injures Many

The red Ferrari driven by Marquis Alfonso de Portago crashed into spectators near Mantua, killing 12 instantly including de Portago and his co driver Edmund Nelson, and later another victim near Florence brought the toll to 13. The race’s safety precautions and crowd control were under scrutiny amid ongoing fatalities.

Brescia Italy Alfonso de Portago Mantua Josef Goéttgens Florence de Portago Paris Europe Piero Taruffi Wolfgang von Tripps Germany

SCOREBOARD SUMMARY

The Associated Press reports score results and standings from recent games and events. Key team names, scores, and notable performances are summarized with emphasis on outcomes and top performers.

Monday's Schedule: Dallas Houston Fort Worth Shreveport

Dallas plays Houston and Dallas teams meet in Texas games. Fort Worth faces Shreveport while Oklahoma City meets San Antonio and Tulsa travels to Austin.

Dallas Houston Couk Cincinnati San Antonio Milwaukee Oklahoma City Fort Worth Philadelphia Tulsa San Ene St. Louis Austin New York Chicago Shreveport Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Fort Worth Newark Cleveland Oston Kansas City Baltimore Washington Boston

Demaret Wins Hot Springs Open in Low 67

Jimmy Demaret, 46, delivered a near flawless round at Hot Springs Open posting a five under par 67 to take first money in the $20,000 event. The win underscored his veteran prowess amid a field of rising young pros in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Hot Springs Ark Jimmy Demaret Demaret

Bold Ruler Seeks Pimlico Prep Amid Uncertainty

Bold Ruler headlines Pimlico as a week of buildup begins for the 100000 added classic. Gallant Man is out, Gen. Duke looms as a doubtful starter with Calumet stablemate Iron Liege. Bold Ruler will wear blinkers and run his own race under Eddie Arcaro following a Derby disappointment.

Baltimore Gallant Man Bold Ruler Pimlico Ralph Lowe Gen. Duke Calumet Iron Liege Eddie Arcaro

Roberts Sets Record In Rebel 300 Victory

Glen Fireball Roberts wins the inaugural Rebel 300 convertible race at International Raceway in Darlington South Carolina setting a new speed record. Curtis Turner from Roanoke Virginia and Marvin Panch of Charlotte are knocked from the race in a nine car pile up early on.

del Booth Darlington S.C Glen Fireball

Lookouts Showing Signs Of Life In Sluggish Season

Chattanooga shows momentum by winning a third in a row over Mobile 9-5 as the Lookouts chip away at eighth place. Vern Morgan and Bob Allison key Cincinnati style hits, with Morgan driving in two and Allison ending the game with a two run double after a tense seventh.

Musial Stan Musial Cardinal Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Busch Stadium St. Louis Hal Dixon Dixon Associated Press Chattanooga Lookouts Memphis Asia Chicks Atlanta Mobile Bears Little Rock Birmingham Travs Bill Kern Nashville New Orleans Pels Ning Vols Vern Mogran Bob Allison Morgan Bears Allison Bob Yanen Don Heffner Kern Barons Johnny Pesky Larry Osborn Steve Demeter Frank White Pesky Crackers al Lary Don Lauters Bill Gabler Joe Hannah Dick Phillips Gip Dickens Lauters Phillips Glenn Hobbie Don Burgardt Stan Palys Larry Taylors Pel Peanuts Lowrey Lowrey Ken Hunt Harvey Zernia

Back To Wall Sox Pitcher Delivers In Relief

Detroit falls 5-4 as Bill Fischer, a 26 year old rookie, holds the Tigers in eight inning relief. He saves Chicago from the minor leagues and keeps the Sox a half game up on the Yankees. Larry Doby hits two homers and Walt Dropo adds another.

Detroit Chicago White Sox Bill Fischer al Lopez Detroit Tigers Fischer Sox New York Yankees Lopez Jack Harshman Larry Doby Walt Dropo Harshman Tiger Harvey Kuenn

National Guard Roles in World War II Campaigns and Landings

National Guard units participated in eleven campaigns and 34 amphibious landings during World War II, contributing to major operations across multiple theaters and earning recognition for their diverse combat roles and sustained service.

National Guard

Canal disaster leaves children dead amid crowd

Eyewitnesses describe vehicles veering across the road into a crowd as a car uproots a concrete milestone, burying it among bystanders. Two of the children killed were struck by the milestone, highlighting the deadly impact of the crash.

Babe Ruth League Teams Set Practice Times at West Town Field

The Babe Ruth League Athletics will practice Wednesday at 5 P.M. at West Town Field, announced by Manager Tom Allen. The Orioles will practice Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. at West Town Field.

The Babe Ruth League Athletics West Town Field Tommy Allen Orioles

Frost Walker Wins 1957 Alabama Prep Golf Crown

Frost Walker of Shades Valley won the state prep golf championship by defeating Stewart Thames of Murphy 3-2 in the final. Walker is 17, Thames is 18, with the match decided yesterday in Birmingham.

Birmingham Frost Walker Shades Valley Walker Stewart Thames Mobile Murphy Thames

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