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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1952
Page
12
Pain's FINDINGS lauds Shady Terry for singlehandedly organizing the Morgan county tennis tournament. He improved the event with a smooth schedule, minimal mixups, and diplomacy, raising tennis interest locally though credit may be shared. He suggests moving the tournament to August for better attendance and weather.
A look back at Walter Camp 1889 All American selections with Alonzo Stagg and Harvard names among ends and guards. The piece also notes Football Rules changes for 1952 including mandatory ejections for elbows and 15 yard penalties for clipping piling on and defensive holding.
In a Friday game the Double Springs Bulldogs overwhelmed the Moulton Red Devils 13 to 0. The Red Devils entered as favorites after a win over Rogersville but failed to generate offense as Double Springs executed a sharp fast line and effective pitchout plays led by a skilled quarterback and decisive halfbacks.
Hartselle begins a new era under coaches Max Summerford and Fred Morgan facing West Limestone on September 12. The team debuts new Cardinal red uniforms with Princeton stripes and pearl pants as rounds of graduation losses leave inexperience but depth. Key backfield losses include Lecile Cordar and Ralph Pattillo, while ends Frank Stewart and Robert Peck anchor a strong line alongside newcomers.
Advance notices preview a 60 minute two out of three falls bout at the Decatur Armory featuring Mary Jane Mull and Ethel Brown. The card also includes Nick Carter versus Chriss Melissovas in a heavyweight 60 minute match, while Mull and Brown are profiled with biographical details and career notes.
The Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Browns 8 3 as Bob Lemon pitched a five hitter for his 18th win. Luke Easter and Larry Doby powered the rally with key home runs, lifting Cleveland within two games of the Yankees. Easter’s 28th and Doby’s 30th homers highlighted the attack.
Six boys will start their first football game on September 12 as coaches Summerford and Morgan expect improvement with experience. Summerford pledges a scrappy energetic team and the schedule lists games against W Limestone St Bernard Jasper Stevenson Hill etc with open dates and home away notes.
AMERICAN LEA New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston St. Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit. NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooklyn at New York Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at St. Louis SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION Birmingham at Atlanta Little Rock at Chattanooga Memphis at Nashville New Orleans at Mobile.
Auburn star Bill Turnbeaugh, 265 pounds and nearsighted, uses a unique radar like sense to thwart opponents. He follows ground vibrations from blocks to reach ball carriers and credits his success to blocks guiding him. Coaches and selectors praise him as a backbone of the Auburn line and a potential All American.
Meadow Gold and the Elks split a four game stretch in the junior league best of seven. Meadow Gold won game one 16 15 while the Elks captured games two three and four 14 9 6 5 and 5 4. Ralph Hurst pitched in relief for Meadow Gold. A decisive game is scheduled for this week at Decatur High School diamond with the All star team asked to practice Monday at 4 30 P M.
In Detroit on Sept 6 rookie Harvey Kuenn mishandled a grounder in the 11th and Johnny Pesky overthrew at first allowing Chicago White Sox to score the winning run. Dorish earned the win after Kuenn’s error and Pesky’s misthrow.
Coach H. L. Ogle notes heavy scrimmage weeks as 45 to 50 candidates compete for spots. End prospects include Jim Busbey Hoyt Powell Bobby Cox and Charles Ogle while guards lack experience. Backfield features Joe Burns Bob Smith Dawson Crim Jackie Freeman and Bill Doss who is sidelined by a pulled ligament.
Alabama head coach Harold Drew reports the Crimson Tide opened fall drills ahead of recent years as cooler weather and a late summer break allowed five scrimmages in six days. Returning lettermen include J. D. Roddam Billy Shipp and L. B. Couch with newcomers Bart Starr Nick Germanos Tommy Tillman John Paul Poole Red Emmons. Starr impressed with accurate passes and smooth drills.
New York Giants win 6-4 and 7-3 over Brooklyn, reducing the Dodgers' NL lead to four games. Jim Hearn wins the opener with a complete game and a fourth inning homer, while Monte Irvin Al Dark and Hank Thompson key the nightcap with multi RBI performances as Brooklyn errors and poor base-running fuel the Giarnts' two triumphs.
Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 as Grady Hatton delivered an eighth inning sacrifice fly scoring Ted Kluszewski for the go ahead run. The game drew 10,996 spectators on a windy September day. The note on bobcats appears unrelated to the baseball game.
Alabama's 1952 team features a youthful lineup with 36 sophomores led by a 175 pound standout pushing 190 pound starter Tommy Lewis. Coach Drew praises the team spirit and defensive emphasis as the Crimson Tide strives for progress this season.
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