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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1952

Page

5

Yankees Roll Past Senators as Lopat Dominates

Eddie Lopat shines in a 6-1 Yankee win over the Washington Senators delivering a two RBI day with a bunt hit. Cleveland, Brooklyn, and St. Louis post wins as Boston splits a twin bill with Philadelphia. Giants fall to Brooklyn 9-1 while Shantz loses to Boston in Philadelphia.

Eddie Lopat New York Yankees Lopat Yanks Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox

Defense Keys Tide's 1952 Football Prospects

University of Alabama opens practice with seventy candidates as Red Drew stresses defense against eleven opponents. Six sophomores groomed for starting roles. six more for reserves. Key losses include ends and other starters, while tackle depth remains strong despite departures. The schedule features bowl teams from 1951 and a tough six-conference slate shaping goals for the season.

Tennessee Georgia Tech Miami Drew Bama Tide Sophs Joe Curtis Bud Willis Hyrle Ivy Jerry Lambert Bob Henderson Frank Reed Joe Cummings Red Lutz Jug Jenkins Ed Lary Ken MacAfee Mort Jordan Harold Manley al Wilhite Wes Thompson

National Sunday Results and College Football Notes

NBA and college summaries mix as Brooklyn beat New York 9-1 while Boston edged Philadelphia 1-0. Standings show Chattanooga leading, followed by New Orleans and Memphis with Nashville and Atlanta further behind. Football drill notes highlight 1951 Tide prospects with Hunt Shipp and a deep lineup. key returnees include Hobson Wilson Luna and Bobby Marlow among others.

Today’s Games List For Region Teams

New Orleans at Atlanta Mobile at Birmingham Memphis at Chattanooga Little Rock at Nashville.

Chattanooga New Orleans Memphis Nashville Little Rock Birmingham Atlanta Mobile

Baseball scores and matchups across cities

New York 6, Washington 1. Boston 11 to 0 over Philadelphia. Cleveland 6, Chicago 3. St Louis 7, Detroit 4. Upcoming games include Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Washington, Detroit at Chicago, and Cleveland at St Louis with two games each.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Wil Pet Ensese Cleveland Washington Detroit Omen Wees Detroit

Former National League Star Vaughan Drowns in Lake

Alturas California mourns Joseph Floyd Arky Vaughan forty a retired NL star and Bill Wimner forty five a logger after their fishing boat capsized in Lost Lake near Surprise Valley. Vaughan swam 65 yards toward shore and drowned twenty feet away. Wimner perished alongside. Bodies recovered Sunday. funeral Thursday.

Alturas Calif Joseph Floyd Arky) Vaughan Bill Wimner Vaughan Lost Lake California Verne Wheeler Surprise Valley Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn San Francisco Seals Margaret

Pels Drop to Fourth as Chicks Close In on Third

The Memphis Pelicans sitting in fourth after a six game win streak lost 14-7 to Little Rock and fell one game behind New Orleans for third while Atlanta crushed New Orleans 9-5 to seize second place. Luke Appling leads the Chicks in a determined bid for the pennant as they close in on the top positions.

Associated Press Memphis Chicks Luke Applings Chicks Little Rock New Orleans Pelicans Atlanta Crackers

SEC Practice Spotlight Pictures and Projections

Atlanta writer Sterling Slappey notes SEC teams open football practice with photo sessions and public relations focus. Mississippi State Auburn and Georgia Tech face injuries and line changes while Ole Miss LSU and Georgia gather large squads. Tennessee faces graduation losses and defensive strength. Key players include Zeke Bratkowski Harry Babcock Rick Casares and Charles Lapradd as teams plan early season games in September.

Atlanta Southeastern Conference Mississippi State Pulane Auburn Tennessee Vols Georgia Tech Johnny Hicks Pete Brown Tech State Tulane Johnny Vaught Misissippi Jimmy Lear Ole Miss Mississippi Reds Memphis Memphis State LSU Gus Tinsley Tigers Texas Baton Rouge Tinsley Georgia Wally Butts SEC Zeke Bratkowski Harry Babcock Florida Rick Casares Deluxe Haywood Sullivan Charles Lapradd Bobby Marlow Red Drew Alabama

Indians Face Florence In N A finals second game

The Decatur Indians travel to Legion Field for game two of the North Alabama semi pro finals against Florence. A win would clinch the best two of three series after Decatur 4 2 victory in Florence led by Bill Freeman and Bill Roberts with nine strikeouts apiece from Charlie Goodin and Burns.

Indians Florence N. A Decatur Indians North Alabama Legion Field Raiders Decatur Bill Freeman Bill Roberts Charlie George “Humminghbird Burns Florence Times Raider Goodin Freeman Joe Brewer Johnny Sessler Red Caudill Ross Graham Bill Terry John Meadows

Pot Of Gold Awaits Winner Of National Singles Tennis Championship

Forest Hills N Y The National Singles Championship moves into its fourth session at West Side Tennis Club Frank Sedgman the likely winner if he captures back to back titles the pot meets an early end. If an American wins and turns pro he could reach easy street as many former champions have done including Bobby Riggs Budge Pancho Gonzales and Jack Kramer.

Forest Hills N. Y West Side Frank Sedgman Frank Easy Street Bobby Riggs A Budge Pancho Gonzales Jack Kramer

Bear Bryant Experiments With Formations At Kentucky

Olympic discus man aimed for fullback duties as Kentucky began studying single and double wing schemes. Last year Bear Bryant favored the T formation in practice and strategy.

Kentucky Bear Bryant

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