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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

8

Wolverine And Chemstrand Win In City Softball Open

Wolverine jumped to an early lead at Delano Park and beat the Merchants 11 6. Gervis Moore pitched a no hitter through six innings as Chemstrand defeated Moulton 10 0. Thompson pitched for Wolverine, Hope Akers Pirtle and Johnson led the hitting for Wolverine, while Craig Moulton struggled with walks and hits for the Merchants.

Delano Park Wolverine Merchants Erha Moulton Gervis Moore Elks Chemstrand Moulton Jimmy Hubbard Merchant Hope Akers Pirtle Johnson B. Whitten Moore Gilley ‘Sith'e Thrasher Craig

Saxton Coins 8-5 Victory Over Gil Turner

Johnny Saxton earns an 8-5 decision in a 10 round welterweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Saxton dominates the faster Turner with steady aggression to claim boxing momentum in the windy Chicago scene.

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Little Rock Beats Pelicans 3 2 In 10 Innings

The Little Rock Travelers defeated New Orleans 3-2 in ten innings. Steve Souchock delivered the go ahead run with Harry Minor driving in the winner. Joe Tully silenced the Pelicans over 3 2 innings, fanning six and allowing no hits in a key relief stint. Memphis dropped 7-5 to Mobile while Atlanta topped Chattanooga 8-7 as Nashville Birmingham rained out.

Associated Press Little Rock Travelers Nashville New Orleans Steve Souchock Pebbles Little Rock Joe Tully Big Arizona Harry Minor Memphis Chicks Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga Jack Waters Memphis Crackers Jesse Levan Bruce Barmes Tailend Lookouts

All-Rookie Loop Organized In Ohio

In Columbus Ohio an eight team all rookie league for baseball was organized. Eight major league clubs will share profits or losses equally in the venture. The Class D Nebraska circuit will accept only June high school or college graduates with no pro experience. Each club will have a non playing manager. George M Trautman president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues stated the loop would open this year with a 63 or 1 game program between July 1 and September 9.

Columbus Ohio Nebraska George M. Trautman National Assn

White Sox and Mutual Girls' Loop Winners

The White Sox defeated Chemstrand 9 to 4 in girls softball action. Mutual edged Jets 10 to 9 in a free scoring thriller. Jets visit White Sox Thursday at 7 pm with Mutual at 8 15 pm vs Austin. White Sox travel to Huntsville Saturday for a double header.

White Sox Mutual Girls Chemstrand Mutual Jets Delano Jets Austin Huntsville

Big Field For Preakness Race Headed For Pimlico

Eiffel Blue stable at Pimlico and Golf Ace expected to join 11 horse field for next Saturday's Preakness. New York entrants raise odds of boxed-in favorites in the drive to the wire. Eiffel Blue finished second by three lengths to Chev in the Withers while Golf Ace has shown recent disappointment.

Baltimore Eiffel Blue Pimlico Race Track Winding Way Farm Golf Ace New York Danny Arnstein Chev Golf Ace Ied Kentu Lerby Needles

Negro Baseball Game At Legion Field Matchup Friday Night

Detroit Stars host Kansas City Monarchs in a Negro league game at Legion Field Friday night at 8 p.m. This marks Detroit’s first appearance at the venue.

Legion Detroit Stars Kansas City Monarchs Legion Field Detroit

Major Leagues Begin To Trim Player Rosters

General managers and managers worked by phone as clubs moved to 25 man rosters. Dodgers sold Jim Hughes to the Cubs to clear room for Sal Maglie. White Sox traded Bob Kennedy and Jim Brideweser to Detroit for Jim Delsing and Fred Hatfield. Harry Byrd sold to Charleston. Willard Nixon placed on the DL by Boston. Indians reduced to 29 by DLing Gene Woodling. Basana optioned to Vancouver. Orioles at 25 with Basana awaiting assignment. Reds waivers on Al Silvera for unconditional release.

Brooklyn Dodgers Jim Hughes Chicago Cubs Sal Maglie Brooks New York Giants Cleveland Chicago White Sox Bob Kennedy Jim Brideweser Detroit Jim Delsing Fred Hatfield Harry Byrd Charleston American Assn Boston Willard Nixon Maglie Indians Gene Woodling Baltimore Orioles Fred Basana Vancouver Cincinnati al Silvera

AAU Emerges From Santee Case Stronger Than Ever

New York reports the Amateur Athletic Union strengthens its authority after upholding a lifetime ban on Wes Santee. The case ends with Santee barred from AAU competition, leaving him to run only for service teams. Santee admits rule violations, blaming promoters allied with AAU officials.

Aau Santee New York Amateur Athletic Union Aie Wes Santee Emerg America Walter A. Lynch New York State Supreme Court Marine Corps AAC Charles P. Grimes Wes Missouri Valley Quantico Marine Base Justice Lynch

Sox Beat Senators 5 1 as Winning Streak Grows

Chicago White Sox explode for 14 hits in a 5 to 1 win over Washington. Keegan picks up nine hits in his first 1956 start as the Sox move within 1 percent of the AL lead while Cleveland and New York share top spot after rainouts.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Sox Cleveland New York Boston Chicago Washington Keegan Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Stu Miller Yankee New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Weather Postpones Baseball Doubleheader Across Cities

Rain causes postponements across arenas with teams from Baltimore Kansas City and New York affected while Cleveland games are delayed awaiting clear skies. Derek and Benen cited as local figures in preliminary reports.

Eee Meerees Derek A Benen Baltimore Kansas City New York Cleveland Associated Press Washington

Baseball Scores and Postponement From Tuesday

Brooklyn beat St. Louis 7 to 5. Philadelphia defeated Miles 2 to 0. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh was postponed due to rain.

Gesuire Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Tuesday's Results from New Orleans and More

The week's results include New Orleans outcomes and upcoming schedule details with Little Rock, Orleans, Memphis, Mobile, and Nashville matchups noted for Wednesday. The fragmentary text lists teams and venues without complete scores or dates.

Little Rock A Orleans Memphis Mobile Nashville

Snead to Enter British Open as Hogan Bypasses Field

New York Sam Snead plans to play the British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 26 after submitting his entry with the Royal and Ancient. Ben Hogan will skip the event. Snead, defending champion from 1946 at St Andrews, sent in the entry and fee.

Snead Ben New York Sam Snead Liverpool Ben Hogan St. Andrews Royal and Ancient

Home accidents injure about four million Americans yearly

A rough annual estimate places around four million Americans injured in home accidents. The figure highlights common risks in daily living and the need for safety awareness and preventive measures.

Michigan Tech Fans Rally Behind Huskies Abroad

Loyal hockey supporters in Houghton send 49 telegrams from home as Michigan Tech battles Colorado College and 835 telegrams are noted during the Minneapoli trip, underscoring strong hometown backing.

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