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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1956

Page

15

Tagging Mussels and Wildlife Marks Stir Policy Debate

The piece notes TVA researchers tagging and releasing shell mussels to estimate harvest for button markets with a call for reports of found tagged mussels. It highlights disputes over government land rights on Wheeler Refuge and TVA crops, with local clubs meeting to discuss conservation, grain donations, and partridge pea cultivation. It cites bird and fish life literature and a Louisiana birds book available from LSU Press.

Thomas Z. Atkeson Big Sea Ae Miller Paul Bryan Ben Jaco T.V.A Fish and Game Division Wheeler Refuge Tom Inhof Alabama Louisiana Geoge Lowey Lowery L.S.U. Press Baton Rouge

Unclear anglers apologize after crop-rights confrontations

Farmers report fishermen who dive over fields are confronted and typically apologize, stating the act was a mistake and promising to avoid repeating the intrusion.

Senators Beat Red Sox 4 to 1 Behind Stubbs and Paula

Washington blanked Boston 4 to 1 as Chuck Stubbs held the Red Sox to one run. Carlos Paula delivered a two run double in the fourth after Roy Sievers and Clint Courtney opened the inning with hits. Ted Williams pinch hit in the seventh but the rally stalled.

Boston Washington Chuck Stubbs Carlos Paula Senators Red Sox Paula Ike Delock Roy Sievers Clint Courtney Nats Eddie Yost Whitey Herzog Pete Runnels Dave Sisler Courtney Stubbs Ted Williams Axis Lo Te Col Wik Cunea

Alabama Tigers Basketball Schedule Announced For 1956-57

Alabama revealed a 11 game list under new coach Dr. Gene Lambert. The Crimson Tide will face Wake Forest in Winston-Salem on December 20 and Canisius in Buffalo on December 22. The Birmingham Classic runs December 14-15 with Mississippi Southern Duke and West Virginia.

Alabama Wake Forest Winston-Salem N. C Canisius Buffalo N.Y Tide Jack Kubiszyn Auburn Western Kentucky Montgomery Gene Lambert Memphis State Johnny Dee Foster Auditorium Kubiszyn Dale Shuman Jim Fulmer Jim Bogan Jim Lewis Jim Touvelle Dick Bratton Fulmer Shuman Jacksonville Teachers Tuscaloosa Howard Mississippi Southern Duke West Virginia N.C Mississippi College Mississippi Louisiana College Feoeeed Florida

Probable pitchers lined up for major league games

National League matchups feature Pittsburgh with Friend and Dapper opposing Negray and Sannette. Milwaukee faces Neve and Fowler. Cleveland meets Chicago with Wynn and Score against Harshman and Keegan. Kansas City visits Detroit with Ditmar and Maas. New York travels to Baltimore to duel Byrne and Palica.

Pittsburgh Friend Sind Dapper Negray Brooklyn Oe Sanne Neve Milwaukee Fowler Boston Clevenger Pascual Brewer Porterfield Cleveland Chicago Wynn Score Harshman Keegan Kansas City Detroit Ditmar Maas New York Baltimore Byrne Palica

Chile Declares Easter Island A National Park

Chile designates Easter Island as a national park, preserving its statues and cultural heritage. The move elevates protection for the Rapa Nui archaeological site and surrounding landscape, aiming to safeguard biodiversity and tourism value.

Chile Easter Island

Unclear Play Inning Sparks Run Scoring Highlight

The ball bounced off Sievers and hopped beyond the dugout as Don Buddin, who had singled and advanced on Sammy White's walk, crossed the plate on the play.

Sievers Don Buddin Sammy White

Pastrano Spieser Title Clash Promises High Stakes Fight

Willie Pastrano meets Chuck Spieser in New Orleans for a nationally televised elimination bout with the winner advancing toward the heavyweight title. Pastrano, 22, from the French Market area, holds a strong record and seeks revenge after a prior win and a draw with Spieser. Spieser, boasting a higher punch count and better KO rate, aims to derail Pastrano in a bid for top contention as promoter Benny Geigerman projects a possible $20,000 gate.

New Orleans Willie Pastrano Chuck Spieser Pastrano Rocky Marciano National Boxing Assn ABC Spieser Chicago Lansing Mich Bruiser Miami Willie Orleans Benny Geigerman Preesee Sie Seeo

Caddo Rolls Up Third Win as Hayward Shelton Stars

Caddo defeated L and M 11 to 5 to improve to 3-1. Hayward Shelton singled three times and impressed on the mound with three hits allowed and 19 strikeouts. All L and M runs were unearned as Caddo built and maintained a large lead. Next, Caddo hosts Ausae at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Barons Sign Utility Man Don Richmond

Birmingham announces the signing of outfielder infielder Don Richmond, a 35 year old veteran with time in Triple-A and brief stints with the Athletics and Cardinals. Richmond, a 1947 Barons alumnus, joins a young club and is expected for the home series opener against Memphis Monday.

Birmingham Eddie Glennon Ac Cement Mio International League Richmond Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Glenron Memphis

Top Names Remain In Net Tournament

The Birmingham Country Club Invitation moved into the semi finals with seeds Wade Herren, Leslie Longshore and Lonnie Jordan advancing. Herren beat Jack Bushman 6 4 9 7 and Longshore defeated Charlton Bergeron 6 3 6 4 while Jordan swept Ivey Jackson 6 3 6 1 and then beat Frank Longshore 6 3 6 4.

Birmingham Wade ‘Herren Jack Bushman Montgomery Leslie Longshore Anniston Charlton Bergeron Lonnie Jordan Ivey Jackson Frank Longshore

Monday Girls Softball Doubleheader at West Town Field

Two Girls Softball League games scheduled Monday night at West Town Field. The 7 PM match features Mutual versus White Sox, followed by Austinville against Chemstrand in the nightcap.

West Town Field Mutual White Sox Austinville Chemstrand

Large U S Delegation Heads to British Amateur Tourney

Troon Scotland May 26 a large U S delegation of golfers enters the 71st British Amateur championship led by players like Bill Goodloe and Frank Strafaci. The Royal and Ancient Club restricts entries to 200 with handicaps not higher than two as Americans seek to conquer the Scottish links and challenge strong home contenders.

Troon Scotland Britain Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews Conrad Thirlwell Doug Sanders Miami Beach Fla Gene Andrews U. S Pacific Palisades Calif Bill Dynamite) Goodloe Valdosta Frank Strafaci New York Bob Sweeny Palm Beach London Hobart Manley Savannah Ernest Pete) Arend Deal N. J John Dawson Nee Calif Goodloe Arend Prestwick Strafaci Firth of Clyde

Records Fall in Georgia AAU Track Champs at Tech Grant Field

Georgia Tech captured the team title with 37 points at the fifth Georgia AAU championships as Southeast stars set eight new records. Florida’s Jim Crosier set two AAU marks, Ed Murphey of Tennessee won the mile in 4 15.7, Bill Duckworth of Georgia set 225 feet in the javelin, and Tech’s Fred Berman threw 54 feet 4 1 4 inches in the shot.

Atlanta Southeast Track and Field Stars Georgia Tech Georgia Jim Crosier University of Florida Frank Albertson Bill Duckworth Bill Allison Pensacola Navy Fred Berman Buddy Fowlkes Jim Smith Florida Bill Adams Gainesville Fla Fowlkes Sook

A's Sign Bernhardt From Faith High School

Kansas City Athletics announce signing 17 year old catcher Bernhardt from Faith High School North Carolina to a farm club contract. He stands 6 1 and played last year for an American Legion runner up team in Salisbury North Carolina.

Bernhardt Kansas City Kansas City Athletics North Carolina A Bernhardt N.C Will Fitzgerald

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