Wardens’ flying squads curb illegal fishing on Tennessee River
Don Cummins reports that about 15 conservation officers patrol the Tennessee River district to crack down on illegal commercial fishing. Initial finds include hoop nets and baskets with few trammel nets, signaling a decline as enforcement continues.
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Tennessee
Recreation Budget Lag Hinders Decatur Youth Programs
The piece argues Decatur, a progressive city, trails in recreation funding compared with similar towns. It notes active youth baseball and softball leagues, multiple fields at West Town and Delano Park, and a treacherous outfield gully at West Town Field. A new field and better stands are urged to reduce juvenile crime and boost activities.
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New York Times
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Lopez Worries Over Tribe Lapse At Plate
Manager Al Lopez frets as the Cleveland Indians are rained out again and slump at the plate. He notes they strike out at a record pace, with 160 strikeouts in 27 games, threatening a poor season pace. Maurice McDermott shut out the Indians 3 0 for Washington Thursday. The club batting average sits at .246, its lowest since 1946.
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Rocky Marciano Set to Tumble Cockell at Kezar Stadium
Rocky Marciano, 49-0 with 41 knockouts, defends his world heavyweight title Monday night at Kezar Stadium against British challenger Don Cockell. Cockell, 26, is seen as a heavy underdog, with odds ranging up to 9 to 1. Ticket sales top $150,000 in advance while a near 30,000 crowd is projected. no home TV, theater and radio rights split the gate.
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Young U S Walker Cup Team Vies With British Veterans
The United States faces a veteran British side at St Andrews for the Walker Cup opening Friday and Saturday on the old course. The U S team is young and largely untested with players ages 21 to 34, while Britain relies on four veterans and six new men. The matchups feature Capt. Bill Campbell, Harvie Ward, Don Cherry, Jim Jackson, Joe Conrad, and Bruce Cudd for the Americans against Caldwell, Carr, Ewing, Micklem, Morgan, White, Blair, Cater, Millward, and Scrutton for Britain.
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Queen's Colt Alexander Scratched From Ep som Derby
Queen Elizabeth's colt Alexander was scratched from the Ep som Derby at Newmarket. Trainer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort offered no reason, noting the three year old had several poor workouts in the past two weeks. The Derby remains set for May 25.
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Yanks Rally Past Tigers 7 6 in Ninth Inning Twist
Elston Howard delivers a pivotal triple in the ninth, driving in the tying and winning runs as the New York Yankees erase a 6-4 deficit against Detroit. Mickey Mantle adds speed on a winning dash from first base after Howard’s ball misplayed by Jim Delsing.
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Paparella
Florida Auburn LSU In Running For SEC Title
Florida and Auburn lead the bid for the SEC track title next weekend in Birmingham with LSU a strong threat. Auburn lacks Jackie Creel who left for work, while LSU is seen as a title contender. Other notable athletes include Joe May LSU Carl Vereen Georgia Tech Earl Poucher Florida and Harry Carpenter LSU with Barton Florida and Adams Georgia Tech in key events.
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Boston Continues To Roll A's Fall
Boston wins 3-1 as Jackie Jensen drives in two runs with a long homer off Johnny Sain in the 13th, giving Kansas City its eighth loss in nine games. Russ Kemmerer earns the win, Sam takes the defeat in his first KC appearance.
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Rush Blanks Giants 8-0 for second shutout
Chicago’s Bob Rush pitched his second straight shutout, blanking the New York Giants 8-0. He allowed seven singles and improved his scoreless-innings streak to 16 1 3, while Hank Sauer and Ted Tappe contributed timely hits for Chicago.
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Brubaker to Retire From NFL After 20 Years
Cleveland May 14 Carl BrubakerNFL official resigns after a 20 year career age 55 Brubaker says it is about time His son Dick Brubaker was co captain of Ohio State 1954 team and has signed a pro contract with the Chicago Cardinals
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Athens College Ends Season On Winning Note
Athens College closed its season with an 11 7 victory over Martin College of Pulaski to reach 5 5. Freddie slugged two homers and a double in five trips driving in five runs while Thomas Simmons added three hits. Jon Suggs Buford Eubanks each had two hits and Bobby Crafts earned the win as Athens College heads to Huntsville to face the Huntsville Parkers in a night game.
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Lookouts Lead Southern Association Batting Race
ATLANTA May 14 Lookouts top the Southern Association batting race with a .290 average through May 11. Al Stringer holds the individual lead at .415 after a 21 point drop. Earl Hersh rises to .394 with 11 hits in 23 at bats and moves into a tie for total bases. Ralph Mauriello leads pitching with 42 decisions and 41 strikeouts.
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al Stringer
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Bob Skinner
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Birmingham
Ralph Mauriello
Mobile
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Dodgers Overwhelm Reds 13-2 at Crosley Field
Brooklyn pacesetters erupt for seven runs in the seventh, Carl Furillo belts a grand slam after a nine homer season, Duke Snider adds a homer and two singles as John Podres dominates Reds with nine strikeouts. Wally Post homers for Cincinnati in the ninth. Dodgers improve Crosley Field dominance.
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Milwaukee Pulls 5-4 Comeback Over Phillies
In Milwaukee, the Braves beat the Phillies 5-4 after 6 1 3 innings of relief from Ernie Johnson and a homer by Eddie Mathews. Crandall's three run double cleared the bases in the fourth, with Mathews adding a 400 foot shot for the winning run. Johnny Logan was ejected in the fourth after disputing calls with umpire Lon Warneke.
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Schedule Highlights From Associated Press By AME
Today's schedule shows AME at Chicago, at Kansas, and at New York. Baltimore faces Detroit and Boston, with Cincinnati listed in the league standings.
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