Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Across American League
The American League standings show New York and Cleveland tied, Chicago leading, and Detroit mid pack. Weekend results include New York beating Washington 8 1 and Baltimore routing Boston 12 0, with Chicago sweeping Cleveland 4 0.
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American League
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Boston
Kansas Ci
Baltimore
Wash
Washington
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Get Out And See Stars Of Tomorrow
Decatur Little League and Babe Ruth League open their seasons this week. Babe Ruth baseball debuts as an organized program in Decatur alongside last year’s Little League milestone. Attend early games to spot future Major League stars.
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Decatur
Babe Ruth
Phillip Kyle
Decatur Area Tops In Recreation
Decatur offers diverse outdoor recreation within three miles including fishing hunting boating water skiing camping golfing tennis and softball. The writer asserts Decatur outpaces many cities for recreation and urges residents to explore local options.
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Decatur
United States
White Sox Seek Fifth Straight In Monday Softball Action
In West Town Park Monday two girls softball games are on the schedule. Russell's Minnow Pool faces Pace Texaco Service Station at 7 p.m. then the White Sox aim for a fifth straight win against Mutual Savings.
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West Town Park
Russell
Pace Texaco
White Sox
Mutual Savings
Russell’s
Mutual
Ae Russell
Ike Goes Golfing After Disarmament Meeting
President Eisenhower played golf today following a two hour session on disarmament with his diplomatic and military advisers.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Mer chants to meet Thiokol No. 1 in Delano Park softball
Saturday night at Delano Park the Mer chants face Thiokol No. 1 of Huntsville in two softball games beginning at 7. The Civic Softball League schedule for Monday lists Jaycees versus Kiwanis in game one and Rotary versus Hartselle in game two at Delano Park.
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Merchants
Thiokol No. 1
Huntsville
Civic Softball League
Jaycees
Kiwanis
Rotary
Hartselle
Big Time Boat Racing Comes To Scottsboro Soon
The Scottsboro Lions Club, Scottsboro Boat Club and Jackson County Park Board sponsor a June 2 boat race at Guntersville Lake near Jackson County Park. Over 60 drivers are expected from the Southeast with 500 dollars in prizes. Races start 1:30 p.m. and run to about 5 p.m. Events include Midget and various hydro classes plus runabouts and free for all.
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Scottsboro
Guntersville Lake
Jackson County Park
Scottsboro Lions Club
Scottsboro Boat Club
Jackson County Park Board
Little Eagle and Martin Aim for World Tag Title
Cherokee star Chief Little Eagle returns to the Decatur National Guard Armory on Wednesday night to team with Tony Martin in the main event for the world tag team championship against the Fargo brothers Jack and Don from New York City. The Fargo duo has recently defended their title. Bonnie Watson of Florida faces Millie Stafford of Ohio in the semi final. Both bouts are one hour time limit, best two of three falls.
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Chief Little Eagle
Decatur National Guard Armory
Tony Martin
Fargo Brothers
Jack
Don
Martin
New York
New York City
Bonnie Watson
Florida
Millie Stafford
Ohio
First circulating library founded in Philadelphia
The first circulating library in the United States began in Philadelphia in 1731. Benjamin Franklin was among its customers and supporters.
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U. S
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Little League American Major Rosters Listed for Decatur
Officials release names of players on American Major League rosters for Decatur Little League. Tigers Indians and Yankees are led by managers Dr R H Parks R Mackiewitz Thornton Fleming and Howard Culver with multiple coaches listed for each squad.
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Decatur
Tigers
R. H. Parks
Thomas Parks
Stanley Ange
James Hieserman
Carlton Kelley
Charles Sittason
Joe Sobetka
Hollis Wood
Steve Branum
Andy Kelley
Larry Morgan
Don Parks
Donnie Terry
Tommy Bridges
Joe Pirtle
Tommy Wallace
Garland Ward
Indians
R. Mackiewitz, Sr
Bob Williams
D. Dossey
W. Downes
J. Morrison
R. Lerner
D. Stone
K. Wright
A. Anderson
J. Barran
M. Jones
J. Spain
A. Turner
D. Morrison
Rosters Released for National League Major and Minor Teams
Decatur Little League lists rosters for minor and major league teams led by Braves, Cubs, Giants, and others. Managers Myron Gibson Andrew Smith Billy Sandy Cecil Quillen and dozens of coaches and players are named, including Hank Caddell Frank Parrish Ray Baker and John Aycock.
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Decatur
Braves
Jack Pate
Floyd Briscoe
Hank Caddell
Jack Caddell
Frank Parrish
George Gilly
John Taylor
Paul Shaw
Ray Baker
Amos Morris
James Lake
Kenneth Smith
Lowell Reece
Harold Lentz
Lenard McCowan
William Fite
Jim McClary
David Harris
Don Ryan
Phillip Bagwell
Gary
CUBS
Myron Gibson
Ray Albert
Kenneth Hill
Bobby Wells
Bobby Agnew
Bill Harwell
Larry Lynn
Gene Burt
John Webb
Mike Dockery
Melvin Hudson
Douglas Simmons
Randy Stroud
Danny Albert
Steve Gibson
Everett Hill
Jimmy Sandy
Phillip Powell
Wayne Hammond
Robert LaGeone
Donald Perry
Hardeman
Cecil Quillen
Jerry Robinson
David Reed
Larry Bridges
John John Johnson
Jerry Taylor
Jerry Crisco
Mike Wilson
Ray Stephenson
Larry Ryan
Jimmy Levie
Gary McLaughlin
Rickey Quillin
John Vassar
John Reed
Mike Putnam
Gary Craig
Giants
Open Play This Week Decatur Youth Await The Call
Little League and Babe Ruth League open this week with five Babe Ruth teams at West Town Field and an after-school schedule. The Babe Ruth opener is 5 30 P M Tuesday with White Sox vs Cardinals and Pirates vs Redlegs. Little League plays Monday at Wingfoot Field with major and minor league rosters listed elsewhere.
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White Sox
James Irby
Cardinals
Ed Brazelton
Redlegs
Kenneth Jackson
Orioles
Price Parker
Athletics
Tommy Allien
Pirates
Russell Smith
West Town Field
Shorty Ogle
Eddie Black
Sim Hamilton
Bethlehem Shoal Creek Tie For Baptist Lead
Bethlehem and Shoal Creek are tied for the Baptist AA softball lead at 2-0 after Bethlehem defeated First Baptist of Hartselle 26-15 and earlier beat Flint 20-12. Arm strong and Mayfield formed the winning battery while Ferrer and Britt homered and doubled for Bethlehem.
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First Baptist of
Hartselle
Flint
Shoal Creek
First Baptist
Armstrong
Mayfield
Ferrer
Britt
Loes Shuts Down Red Sox as Orioles Win 12-0
Billy Loes pitched five hits allowed as the Baltimore Orioles hammered Boston 12-0. The Orioles collected 17 hits led by a five run first inning and added four more in the sixth, two in the seventh, and one in the eighth. Ted Williams went 0 for 4 after a four for four night previous, his double play ending his chance for a hit.
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Boston
Red Sox
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Ted Williams
Orioles
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