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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1952

Page

5

Cullman and Butler Meet for Eighth District Final

Cullman Bearcats and Butler Rebels meet at Legion Field Saturday at 2 00 to decide the Western half of the Eighth District championship and the Eastern half of the TWC title. Both teams reached the finals with wins over Decatur and Athens behind Dwight Tucker's pitching.

Cullman Bearcats Itler Rebels Abloheader Legion Field Decatur Athens Dwight Tucker Cullman Butler Athens Golden Eagles Bobby Harrison Taylor Burnham Max Kelley

Pepsi Cola Opener at West Town Park Saturday

If the weather permits Pepsi Cola will open its season Saturday at West Town Park. Ryan Cross Road visits at 2 30 manager Grady Roberts names lineup Hawks catcher Smith first base Flack second base P Patterson third base Breeding shortstop J Patterson left field Betterton center field Nash right field Grizzard pitcher.

Pepsi Cola West Town Park Ryan Cross Road Grady Roberts Hawks Smith Flack P. Patterson Breeding J. Patterson Betterton Nash Grizzard

Pitchers Sparkles Across Majors With Shutouts and Big Hits

Pitchers dominated the majors Thursday with four shutouts led by Curt Simmons for the Phillies in a 6-0 win over the Pirates. Lefty Bob Rush and Warren Spahn each blanked opponents, while Monte Kennedy, Joe Black and others contributed strong showings. Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and Boston saw late-inning twists as Adcock, Campanella, and McDermott fueled decisive moments. Rain halted Yankees vs White Sox. Philadelphia and Detroit idle.

Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Simmons Boston Chicago Cubs Braves Bob Rush Warren Spahn Bob Thorpe Sam Jethroe Spahn Monte Kennedy New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Kennedy Gerry Staley Staley Giants New Yorkers Dave Williams Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Roy Campanella Dutch Hiller Gene Beardon Tom Ferrick Bob Porterfield New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Detroit

Bloat Risk From Gorging Cattle on Young Legumes

A veterinary note explains that cow digestion relies on bacterial gas release and belching. If cattle gorge on young legumes without enough roughage, bloat can occur, highlighting the need for fiber to stimulate belching and prevent distress.

Chemstrand Triumphs Over Merchants In High-Scoring Tilt

Southern Bell earned its second softball win with a 9 1 victory over Wolverine in Thursday action. Chemstrand and Merchants combined for 26 errors as Chemstrand won 18 12 behind Ridgeway who allowed six hits. Hoyt Alvis pitched the win for Telephone, while Dunlap homered for the Merchants in the early frame.

Chemstrand Merchants Southern Bell Wolverine Hoyt Alvis Dunlap Wilson Home Pirtle Thrasher McClanahan McMillan Murphree Winston. Ridgeway Pressnell Ridgeway Newlin M. Long Alvis Pirtle E. Nelson C. Nelson

Yesterday's Results and Today's Schedule in Baseball

Yesterday results include Atlanta beating Little Rock 10 to 6, Mobile defeating Nashville 16 to 2, New Orleans over Chattanooga 8 to 3, and Memphis beating Birmingham 9 to 7. Tonight's games feature Atlanta at Little Rock, Birmingham at Memphis, Mobile at Nashville, and New Orleans at Chattanooga.

Associated Press Southern Association Mobile New Orleans Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock Nashville Memphis Birmingham

Baseball scores and postponements from yesterday

Yesterday saw Boston 3 Cleveland 2 and Washington 4 St. Louis 2. New York at Chicago was postponed by rain. Night games listed include Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at St. Louis. Only games scheduled.

Cleveland Washington Boston New York St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Detroit

Baseball and horse racing results with track memories

Baseball scores show Brooklyn 8 Cincinnati 7 New York 6 St Louis 0 Chicago 3 Boston 0 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 0 Night games Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Philadelphia New York at Boston Delaware Park hosts noted memory of two jockeys Steve Di Mauro and John Weir who won their first races there last year.

Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Se Pittsburgh Boston Delaware Park Steve di Mauro John Weir

Chicago Giants Meet Black Barons Friday Night at Legion Park

The Chicago American Giants led by Winfield Scott Welch prepare to host the Birmingham Black Barons at Legion Baseball Park on Friday night May 23 at 8 PM. Welch, lauded as a top Negro leagues manager, has built a talented squad with new players and notable past championship success.

Chicago American Giants Birmingham Black Barons Legion Baseball Park Winfield Scott Welch Welch Harlem Globetrotters Abe Saperstein Magicians of Basketball American Giants New Orleans Crescent Stars Cincinnati Crescents Detroit Stars New York Cuban Giants Chicago Comiskey Park Satchel Paige Luke Easter Artie Wilson Orestes Minoso Ed Steele Piper Davis Jimmy Newberry Felix McLaurin

Prep Trackmen From Alabama Georgia Meet

Alabama hosts bring 37 from 16 schools to Legion Field to face Georgia 85-athlete squad from 37 schools in a closely contested dual meet. Key matchups include sprint duels Faulk and Bennett Wing and field events where Ramsay Meadows Ware lead. Georgia eyes discus strength with Lanier and others while Alabama shines in hurdles pole vault and broad jump.

Birmingham Alabama Georgia Legion Field Derrell Holmes Bill Yeilding Dewell Crumpton Ramsay Charles Faulk Dothan Ala Gus Bennett Model Harry Wing Gainesville Faulk Bennett Wing Northside Fred Roberts Lanier Atlanta Holmes Meadows Jordan

Chicks Defeat Woodrow Rich to Stay Afloat in SA

Memphis Chicks beat Birmingham 9 to 7 as Woodrow Rich earned his fifth win of the season. Floyd Fogg hit a homer and drove in five, while Mobile routed Nashville 16 to 2 and New Orleans topped Chattanooga 8 to 3. Norman Larker led Mobile with six RBIs in the lopsided win.

Chicks Birmingham Mobile Nashville New Orleans Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock Travelers Rich Memphis Floyd Fogg Southern Barons Marv Stendel Tommy O'Brien Lefty Ross Nashville Vols Norman Larker

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