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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

8

Hank Bauer Freed On Parole After Club Brawl

New York Yankee outfielder Hank Bauer was freed on parole after a nightclub brawl last Thursday. A hearing on a felonious assault complaint by delicatessen owner Edwin Jones is set for June 21. The case arose from Bauer’s private citizen arrest and subsequent mugging, with Bauer’s lawyer claiming vindication and potential damages for false arrest. Bauer played his first game as a parolee that night.

New York New York Yankee Hank Bauer Bauer Delicatessen Edwin Jones Sidney Friedman Friedman Jones

Lopez Turns Prophet as Chisox Dump Yanks 3-1

The Chicago White Sox end an eight game win streak and beat the New York Yankees 3-1 at Yankee Stadium to move three games ahead in the AL race. Billy Pierce earned his sixth win with four hit shutout innings after the fourth. Jim Rivera and Bubba Phillips drove in runs while Pierce dominated the Yanks.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox New York Yankees al Lopez Yankee Stadium Yankees Lopez White Sox Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Baltimore Washington Kansas City Camilo Pascual Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Milwaukee Redlegs Philadelphia Chicago New York Giants Pittsburgh St. Louis Billy Tierce Billy Whitey Ford New York Larry Doby Bobby Richardson Jim Landis Jim Rivera Bubba Phillips Pierce

Aaron Leads Braves In Hit Power And Hot Streak

Milwaukee Braves star Hank Aaron dominates NL batting with a .360 average and 11 home runs while driving the team's offense. Teammate Eddie Mathews praises Aaron's impact as the club faces a mixed May showing and critics note pitchers adapting to him.

Milwaukee Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Fred Haney Aaron Braves Brooklyn Furillo Joe Adcock Billy Bruton del Crandall Eddie Mathews Johnny Logan Danny O'Connell Chuck Tanner Mathews Philadelphia Phillies Bobby Bragan Pittsburgh Dodgers Johnny Antonelli New York Giants

Bauer Denies Hitting Anyone as Court Scene Bogs Down

In a court proceeding Bauer, batting leadoff and playing right field, went hitless in four at bats with one putout. He claimed he did not hit anyone while the Jones party celebrated the end of their bowling season and observers marked Billy Martin's 29th birthday.

Chicago White Sox Bauer Jones Billy Martin

Baseball standings and Tuesday results

In the American League Washington edged Kansas City and Detroit beat Baltimore in 16 innings. Chicago defeated New York while Cleveland beat Boston. Today's schedule includes key matchups among Kansas City Washington Detroit Baltimore Chicago New York Cleveland Boston and others with several games postponed by rain.

Chicago Cleveland New York Detroit Windawie Boston Kansa City Ncvaca Sant Baltimore Washington Kansas City Altimore Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Lyn Oureesess Philadelphia Wren

Elmer Dill to Coach at Linden Alabama

Town Creek reports the resignation of Elmer Buck Dill from Hazlewood High School to become head coach and athletic director at Linden Alabama and superintendent of the City Recreation Department starting June 1. Dill replaces Bobby Golden at Linden and will lead a strong, experienced Red Devils schedule against Greensboro Orrville Selma Demopolis Thomaston Perry County Sumter and others.

Town Creek Elmer Buck Dill Hazlewood High School Linden Ala Bobby Golden Decatur High School Linden Red Devils Greensboro Orrville Selma Demopolis Thomaston Perry County Sumter County Green County Thomasville Butler

Round 2 in Gov Vs IBC Boxing Monopoly Bout

In New York the government and the International Boxing Club clash again as judge Sylvester J. Ryan weighs actions against the IBC for monopoly practices. Gene Tunney testifies for the defense while IBC chief Jim Norris seizes on talks with Sugar Ray Robinson about a September title bout. Emil Lence accuses contenders Hurricane Jackson and Eddie Machen of IBC subservience.

New York International Boxing Club IBC Sylvester J. Ryan Gene Tunney Jim Norris Sugar Ray Robinson Norris Robinson Carmen Basilio Emil Lence Hurricane Jackson Eddie Machen

Wolverine routs Moulton 23–3 in City League game

Wolverine hammered Moulton for 23 runs on 13 hits in five innings at Delano Park, led by home runs from Winston Ridgeway Blackwood and Jim Davis. Bobby Day earned the win as Moulton’s Schmidtke suffered a dislocated finger after the play. In the nightcap Pat's Freezette beat the Merchants 10–3 behind Hoyt Alvis with four hits allowed.

Delano Park Wolverine Moulton Pat Freezette Merchants Winston Ridgeway Blackwood Jim Davis Bobby Day B. C Schmidtke Homer Pat’s Freezette Dave Bazzel Tom Ferris Blaylock Hoyt Alvis

Pelicans Triumph as Barons Fall Apart in Auburn Series

Nashville pitchers dominated with a 12-3 win over Little Rock, the Vols extending a six game win streak and lifting team batting to .301. Jerry Davis doubled in two runs for Chattanooga’s 5-3 win over Memphis while New Orleans beat Birmingham 7-1 behind Steve Kraly. Atlanta edged Mobile 3-2 as Tom Hamilton homered for New Orleans and Jim Stump struggled for the Barons.

Southern Association Memphis Nashville Ennemmoe Atlanta Chattan i Birmingham Aibieatgadl New Orleans Wrens Mu Mobile Chattanoogs New Orleans Birmiham Little Rock Chattanooga Charlotte Knoxville Savannah Columbus Columbia Jacksonville Macon Jacksonville Knox Augusta Columbia Associated Press Asia Vols Dick Sisler Steve Kraly Mobile Bears Jerry Davis al Lary Lookouts Glenn Hobbie Harry Perkowski Bruin Crackers Carl Thomas Jack Waters Kraly New York Yankee Pelicans Baron Jim Stump Tom Hamilton Jim Atkins

County Baseball League Opens 1957 Season at Legion Field

The 1957 Morgan County Base ball League starts June 1 at Legion Field with Flint as the home team and five other clubs Caddo Red Birds Antioch Slipup and Tanner. The board thanks Legion Post 15 and local sponsors for support and announces no admission for Saturday games with a 50 cent doubleheader fee on Thursdays.

Morgan County Baseball League Legion Field Flint Caddo Red Birds Antioch Slipup Tanner County League Morgan County League O’neal Springer R. Q. Lentz Robert Russell Tom Harvey Decatur Power Board G. L. Ford George Sletcher Phillip Kyle Decatur Daily

Flint Baseball tryouts and practice Friday at Legion Field

The Flint Baseball team invites players to try out and practice this Friday starting at 4 p.m. at Legion Field. Umpires are needed for the County Baseball League and interested persons should contact O. T. Price or Harold Lentz at the listed addresses.

Flint Legion Field O. T. Price Harold Lentz

Woman Journalist Barred From Fenway Press Box

Doris O'Donnell of the Cleveland News was denied admission to the Fenway Park press box for the Indians Red Sox game by the Boston Baseball Writers Association. She instead watched from a rooftop box near home plate as part of the visiting team's press corps admitting implication. She notes prior experiences challenging barriers and compares access to the Kremlin.

Boston Baseball Baseball Writers Assn Doris O'Donnell Cleveland News Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Miss O’donnell Cleveland Press Miss O'Donnell Army Russia Kremlin

Action Begins In 1st Round For Ladies Title

In Birmingham the Alabama women’s golf championship opens with Mrs. Sam Byrd posting 83 as low qualifying score. She faces Mrs. B H McCracken. Defending champion Mrs. Sam Upchurch carded 85 for Mountain Brook and starts against Mrs. E R Rogers. Other pairings include Mrs. Carl Hess vs Mrs. Richard Spencer and Mrs. Paull Bell vs Mrs. W E Timmons.

Birmingham Sam Byrd Alabama W. B. Timmond Timmons Sam Upchurch Mountain Brook Upchurch E. R. Rogers Carl Hess Richard Spencer Huntsville Mary McCutcheon Jasper Harry Webb Paull Bell W. E. Timmons Byrd B. H. McCracken Sam Mogilner Jesse Miller W. K. Mayson Mobile L. L. Shertzer Gordon Miller Tuscaloosa Richard Mckean

Eye injuries in American industry exceed three hundred thousand annually

A health and safety study notes that more than 300,000 eye injuries occur yearly in American industry. It highlights workplace hazards and the need for protective eyewear and safety training to reduce incidents.

Hornets Fall To Scottsboro in 8th District Playoff

Scottsboro defeated Austinville 3 to 2 in the 8th District baseball playoffs. Bran non struck out 13 to earn the win. Don Pettus started for Austinville, fanned 9, and took the loss before Gary Blagburn finished. Austinville had six hits, Scottsboro five.

Scottsboro Austinville Brannon Don Pettus Gary Blagburn Pettus

Priceville Pounds Eva 4-0 To Close Season

Priceville finished 4-4 as Thomas pitched three innings and Edwards four more, allowing only one Eva hit. Priceville totaled 10 hits with Edwards delivering a home run and two safeties, Nails took the loss for Eva, Bonner and Wright had Eva’s only hits.

Priceville Eva Thomas Edwards Nails Bonner Wright

Bears Dismiss Yanen and Hardin from Mobile Club

The last place Mobile Bears released pitcher Bob Yanen and reserve infielder Bud Hardin who saw limited action this season. The Southern Association club announced the moves yesterday.

Mobile Mobile Bears Southern Assn Bob Yanen Bud Hardin

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