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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
8
Kenneth Carr discusses how insurance policies often hinge on fine print affecting coverage for boats. Riders like accident handling, racing, or salvage clauses can determine reimbursements and whether a nonowner using a craft is covered, urging readers to review policies with agents.
United Press International reports a tight Texas League pennant race with Albuquerque and Tulsa close behind as the Dukes and Oilers win to trim the gap. Larry Miller’s 6-0 shutout over the Austin Senators highlights Dukes’ strong start while El Paso, San Antonio, and Fort Worth battle for position. Tonight’s schedule features Albuquerque at San Antonio and El Paso at Fort Worth in a doubleheader.
Minnesota Twins President Calvin Griffith pursues a right handed pitcher and shows willingness to trade players. He attempted deals involving Vic Power Lennie Green and aimed for Gary Bell or Jim Grant from Cleveland. Power and Green were sent to the Angels in separate trades bringing Jerry Kindall and Frank Kostro to Cleveland and the Angels respectively.
The Arkansas Travelers extend a seven game win streak behind John Boozer four hit effort as they beat Indianapolis 9-2 for their ninth win in ten starts. Tacoma Giants and Seattle Rainers see streaks falter as Oklahoma City tops Tacoma 6-3 and Portland upends Seattle 3-1. Denver explodes for 17 hits in a 12-6 win over San Pedro. Dallas edges Spokane 4-3 and Salt Lake City nips Hawaii Islanders 6-5 on late errors.
Johnny Kelley, a Groton Connecticut veteran marathoner, is favored to win the second annual New England Amateur Athletic Union race in Holyoke Massachusetts scheduled for Sunday.
Philadelphia report says Bob Hebert, the 1963 U S road racing champion, retires at age 41 after 12 years in the sport. Hebert stated he has won about all there is to win.
In Thursday Pony League action the Tigers edged the Braves A 6 5 in 11 innings after a Moris homer, and the Reds beat the Cubs 5 4 in seven as Woodruff pitched well. Hembree and Sherer drove key hits for the Tigers while the Reds benefited from timely hits by Hembree and Woodruff and Woodruff’s strong pitching.
The Jaguars edged the Redskins 2 to 0 in a Junior Texas League game. The victory adds three points to the Jaguars season standings as they control the early group stage.
Thomas Richardson pitched one hit for the Giants who shutout the Rotary Red Sox 80. Giants collected seven hits off Bruce Garner as Richardson and teammates led with early scoring and steady offense. Cardinals edge McKnight Yanks 5-4 behind Tommy Briscoe four hitter with seven hits off Allen Sanderson and Craig Dopson.
Mel McGaha is hired as the Kansas City Athletics manager to lift the team from the American League cellar. He plans a strict curfew and possible pitching staff shake up, aiming to raise discipline and enthusiasm after replacing Eddie Lopat and meeting players before the game with the Indians.
In Las Vegas the welterweight rubber match pits Emile Griffith and Luis Rodriguez for the 147 pound title. Rodriguez, the Cuban challenger from Miami Beach, is listed at 9-5 to regain the crown from Griffith, the New Yorker who would be the first to win the title three times.
Tokyo reports Avery Brundage says Indonesia must pledge to abide by IOC rules before readmission. Japan is expected to back Indonesia’s Olympic participation bid.
Robert F. Lynch of Fair Lawn New Jersey Eastern field representative of the American Bowling Congress will be honored at the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association annual dinner on June 1 in New York.
Sherman Bearcats beat Dallas South Oak Cliff 1-0 to win the Class AAAA regional baseball championship. Ken Perrin struck out 11 and drove in Stan Thomas, who had stolen second base. SOC starter Mike Livings ton fanned 10. Sherman advances to face the state playoff opponent to be announced this weekend.
Randolph defeated Dodd City 12 to 5 after nine innings in Pony League action. After seven innings the score was tied 5 all, both teams remained scoreless in the eighth, and Ronnie Odom hit a bases loaded home run in the top of the ninth, with three others scoring to cap the rally.
In a firm call to GOP unity, Scranton vows to resist phony liberalism and blind reaction. He emphasizes the party’s Lincoln era responsibility and warns against compromising toward slavery or fiery extremism. Sen Thruston B Morton notes Scranton’s decision signals a likely presidential run.
Former major league first baseman outfielder Bob Farley returned from retirement to sign with the Williamsport Mets of the Class AA Eastern League. Farley played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers in 1962 and now resumes his professional baseball career with Williamsport.
Three more witnesses report a nine foot tall, 500 pound hairy creature near Sister Lakes Cass County Michigan. University of Michigan zoologists weigh gorilla or black bear theories with bear deemed more likely if the animal roams the area two years, while sheriff’s deputies continue an unsuccessful search.
Civil rights leaders in St Augustine Tuscaloosa and Ole Miss saw brief easing of tensions after tactic shifts. A King aide failed to dine at a segregated restaurant and night demonstrations halted in St Augustine. Police curb rises in Tuscaloosa and Ole Miss enrollment advances with minimal protest.
President Johnson, during a White House ceremony marking equal pay for women, joked that Republicans might nominate a woman this year. He praised capable women and referenced the party’s efforts to name a nominee, noting the era of equal pay.
In Pony League play at Leonard the undefeated Leonard Tigers beat the Ector Eagles 10-6. Tom Brown and Bill Sagely contributed early runs for Ector, while Leonard’s rally in the fifth and two final innings sealed the win. Fetor dropped to 1-3 after losses to Trenton, Randolph, and Leonard. Dodd City looms next for Leonard.
Ho b art Oklahoma UPI reports the U S Army seeks the body of Kiowa Chief Big Bow for reburial near Fort Sill alongside Satanta and Stemling Bear. The grave site four miles south of Hobart was marked by a stake long since lost. helicopters and a bulldozer are searched for clues with a mine detector planned to locate remains and grave goods.
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